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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2023-24 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2023-24: question 5(B)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2023-24, section B, question 5(B), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q5(B) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedLetter to the Editor

Despite being an essential component of road safety infrastructure, many people do not respect zebra crossings and fail to follow traffic rules, which results in hazardous situations on the roads. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, sharing your concern, and examining the reasons for such behaviour. Provide suggestions for spreading awareness of rules and etiquettes involved, and ways to ensure adherence. Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this letter. You are Soma Baruah, a concerned city resident.

Figure in the paper: Box of cues: For awareness - general public / educational institutions; how? - in person/ social media; Dire consequences - self and others; Adherence - fines & penalties; revoking driving licenses; strengthening traffic police force - monitoring resources and technology. See it in the official paper.

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2023-24.

Hints

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Hint 1

Start by stating your concern about zebra crossings.

Hint 2

Cover causes, then consequences, then awareness, then enforcement, using the cues.

Hint 3

Close with an appeal to the public and authorities.

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

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  1. Format: sender's address, date, The Editor, a national daily, Subject: Disregard for zebra crossings, salutation 'Sir/Madam', closing 'Yours truly, Soma Baruah'.

    1 mark

  2. Through your newspaper I wish to express concern that many people ignore zebra crossings and traffic rules, leading to dangerous situations. Reasons include lack of awareness, ignorance of road etiquette and weak enforcement.

    1 mark

  3. This causes accidents, injuries, deaths and traffic jams. Awareness should be spread in schools and colleges and among the public, in person and on social media, stressing the dire consequences for oneself and others.

    1 mark

  4. For adherence, impose fines and penalties and revoke driving licences of repeat offenders, and strengthen the traffic police with monitoring resources and technology.

    1 mark

  5. Logical paragraphs, accurate language, about 120-150 words.

    1 mark

Answer: A letter to the editor on disregard for zebra crossings, with reasons and suggestions.

Where the marks are

  • Format (1 mark)
  • Reasons for the behaviour and its consequences (1 mark)
  • Awareness suggestions (1 mark)
  • Enforcement suggestions, organisation (1 mark)
  • Accuracy (1 mark)

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