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Attempt ANY ONE of… (Class 12 English SQP 2023-24, Q6A)

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

CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2023-24: question 6(A)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2023-24, section B, question 6(A), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q6(A) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedArticle Writing

Attempt ANY ONE of two, in about 120-150 words.

You are Sohail Hassan of class XII-B. Write an article for your school magazine, sharing the importance of young adults, as volunteers in one's local community, the need to do so and the benefits involved. Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this article.

Figure in the paper: Box of cues: Importance for personal growth + community development; Benefits - For self: new skills, experiences, a sense of purpose; For community: positive impact; What are the ways one could get involved? 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

Give a catchy title and a byline.

Hint 2

Use the cues as paragraphs: importance, benefits, ways.

Hint 3

End with a call to action.

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.

Verified: two independent solves agree and the official marking scheme matchesChecked 2026-11-01

  1. Format: title, e.g. 'Young Hands, Stronger Community', and byline 'By Sohail Hassan, XII-B'.

    1 mark

  2. Introduction: volunteering locally is valuable for young adults, as it builds personal growth and develops the community.

    1 mark

  3. Benefits for self: new skills such as communication, leadership and event planning, new experiences and a sense of purpose. Benefits for community: a positive impact on lives and stronger social bonds.

    1 mark

  4. Ways to get involved: join NGOs, clean-up drives, teaching underprivileged children, helping at health camps, or running neighbourhood initiatives.

    1 mark

  5. Conclusion urging youth to volunteer; accurate language, about 120-150 words.

    1 mark

Answer: An article on the importance and benefits of youth volunteering in the local community.

Where the marks are

  • Title and byline (1 mark)
  • Introduction and importance (1 mark)
  • Benefits for self and community (1 mark)
  • Ways to get involved and conclusion (1 mark)
  • Accuracy (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Article Writing (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)

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