Class 10 English Comm Previous 2018

CBSE Class 10 English Communicative Chapter-wise Previous Years Questions (2018) with Solution

 

Class 10 English Communicative Question Paper (2018) – Solved Question papers from previous years are very important for preparing for the CBSE Board Exams. It works as a treasure trove. It helps to prepare for the exam precisely. One of key benefits of solving question papers from past board exams is their ability to help identify commonly asked questions. These papers are highly beneficial study resources for students preparing for the upcoming class 10th board examinations. Here we have compiled chapter-wise questions asked in all the sets of CBSE Class 10 English Communicative question paper (2018).

 

Fiction

 

Chapter 2 – Mrs. Packletide’s Tiger

 

Q1. Why does the author say that Louisa Mebbin had a “protective elder sister” attitude towards money?  [30 – 40 words]

Ans. Miss Mebbin was a paid companion of Mrs. Packletide. She was money-minded and saved each and every penny given to her as tips in the same Moscow hotel. She blackmailed Mrs. Packletide and forced her to buy a cottage for herself. Looking at all these acts of hers, the author says that Miss. Mebbin had a “protective elder sister” attitude towards money.

 

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Chapter 4 – A Shady Plot

 

Q1. In the story “Shady Plot”, why did Helen appear in bits and pieces?  [30 – 40 words]

Ans. In the story ‘Shady Plot’, Helen appears in bits and pieces. It is so because Helen is a ghost. She doesn’t want to scare anyone. Her appearance in parts adds suspense and drama to the story.

 

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Chapter 5 – Patol Babu, Film Star

 

Q1. “Patol Babu, Film Star,” by Satyajit Ray emphasizes the valuable contribution of a mentor in changing a negative mind-set into a positive one. Describe how Mr. Pakrashi’s advice helps Patol Babu in performing his role.  [100 – 200 words]

Ans. Mr. Prakashi was the mentor and guru of Patol Babu. He always told Patol Babu that whatever small part he was offered he should never consider it below his dignity to accept it. As an artist, his aim should be to make the most of the opportunity and squeeze the last drop of the meaning of his lines. When Patol Babu was given only a single dialogue ‘oh’ to utter, he thought of quitting. But when the words of wisdom of his mentor echoed in his ears, he came to terms with the small role. He did it so well that everyone was all praise for Patal Babu. He did it with commitment and perfection.

 

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Chapter 6 – Virtually True

 

Q1. How do we know that Michael’s father was fascinated by computers? [30 – 40 words] 

Ans. Micheal and his dad would visit computer fairs and buy gadgets like 16 speed CD ROM, complete with peakers, printer, modem, and scanner. He would buy any new gadget that got launched in the market. He had bought Michael all the latest computer games such as Tornado, MeBabash, Black Belt, Kyrene’s Kastle. All this showed that Michael’s father was fascinated by computers.

 

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Poetry

 

Chapter 7 – The Frog and the Nightingale

 

Q1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :

“You must make your public happier : 

Give them something, sharper, snappier. 

We must aim for better billings.” 

 

(a) Identify the speaker of the above lines. 

Ans. The frog is the speaker of the above lines

 

(b) Who does ‘we’ refer to? 

Ans. ‘We’ refers to the frog and the nightingale

 

(c) What must be done for ‘better billings’? 

Ans. For ‘better billings’ we must be sharp and alert. We should be able to do something extra-ordinary to get that attention in public.

 

(d) What trait of the speaker’s character is revealed through the above lines? 

Ans. The speaker’s character has been portrayed as an arrogant, pompous, haughty, patronizing, opportunist, condescending and boastful.

 

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Chapter 8 – Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments

 

Q1. What will Shakespeare’s friend realize when he rises on the Day of Judgment?  [30 – 40 words]

Ans. On the day of judgment Shakespeare’s friend will realize that the poet’s statement was true because that day, after several years will have passed, he will still remain alive in the memory of the readers, while the monuments erected by the powerful rulers will have gotten destroyed by the ravages of time.

 

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Chapter 9 – Ozymandias

 

Q1. Time humbles even the greatest of the great. One should cultivate the quality of humility. Describe how time has reduced the mighty Ozymandias to nothing.  [100 – 200 words]

Ans. King Ozymandias considered himself to be the king of kings. He ruled over his empire with a firm hand. He looked down upon his subjects with sneer and cold command and regarded them as inferior. He was arrogant and highly conceited and believed that no one will ever be able to equal his achievements. He was so intoxicated with power that the welfare of his people was never his consideration. He believed himself to be above law and destiny. But now his shattered statue, half-buried in sand, proved that time had leveled his fame and work. The ruins around the statue bear the testimony to the fact that nothing lasts forever. This is the true destiny of man. He is insignificant before the power of time. The poem illustrates the vanity of human greatness. It depicts, that one must command respect and not demand it. One must never misuse power and might.

Glorious deeds should be committed to get respect from posterity. The real power lies in winning the hearts and not in ruling the weak and needy. This describes how time has reduced the mighty Ozymandias to nothing.

 

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Chapter 11 – Snake

 

Q1. In the poem “Snake”, why does the poet say “I have something to expatiate.”? [30 – 40 words] 

Ans. The poet says so because he tried to kill the snake though it did not cause any harm to him. He was feeling guilty for this act and knew that he would have to amend things to be forgiven for this sin, just like the mariner who killed the albatross bird.

 

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Drama

 

Chapter 13 – Julius Caesar

 

Q1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :

But speak all good you can devise of Caesar,
And say you do it by our permission;
….. ….. ….. …..

(a) Identify the speaker. 

Ans. Brutus is the speaker.

 

(b) Who is being granted permission? 

Ans. Antony is being granted permission.

 

(c) What is the speaker afraid of? 

Ans. The speaker was afraid that people will choose Caesar as their king.

 

(d) What opinion do you form of the speaker? 

Ans. The speaker seemed to be cunning and generous but he had immense intelligence and energy too.

 

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