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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2024-25 · 4 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2024-25: question 3(A)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section B, question 3(A), for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q3(A) · 4 marks · WritingCompetency-basedNotice Writing

Attempt any one of the two, (A) or (B), in about 50 words.

Your school is planning to conduct an inter-class seminar on the topic–The Importance of Mental Health–to create awareness in adolescents. As the head of the organising committee, write a notice to inform all students about the seminar and invite registrations from classes XI-XII. Include other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

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Hints

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Hint 1

Start with the school name, the word NOTICE, the date and a heading.

Hint 2

Cover what, when, where and how to register, and who may attend.

Hint 3

End with your name and designation, and keep it near 50 words.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Format: boxed notice with the school name, the heading NOTICE, date, and a title line.

    1 mark
  2. ABC Public School, Puri

    NOTICE

    Inter-Class Seminar: The Importance of Mental Health

    10 August 2025

    The school will hold an inter-class seminar on 'The Importance of Mental Health' to build awareness among adolescents. It will be held on 22 August 2025, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, in the School Auditorium. Experts will speak and a panel discussion will follow. Students of Classes XI-XII interested in participating should register with the undersigned by 16 August 2025.

    Anika Rao
    Head, Organising Committee

    3 marks

Answer: A boxed notice giving the topic, date, time, venue, who may register, the last date and the issuer's name and designation.

Where the marks are

  • Correct notice format in a box: school name, NOTICE, date, title (1 mark)
  • Content: purpose, date, time, venue, registration details (2 marks)
  • Accuracy of spelling and grammar, about 50 words (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

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

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