School Assignments for Class 10 English: Story Writing
Access comprehensive school assignments for Story Writing using the CBSE Class 10 English Reading Comprehension, Letter Writing and Grammar Assignment Set 09. Designed to align with the 2026-27 CBSE academic guidelines, these practice sets help Class 10 English students reinforce core concepts and improve their problem-solving accuracy.
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Questions
Section A: Reading, Passage 1 (attempt any eight)
Read the passage and answer the questions. 1. Cricket is a global passion, played everywhere from Test match arenas to village greens, tropical beaches and dusty back lots. Cricket is the world's second most popular spectator sport after football. 2. The origin of cricket lies somewhere in the Dark Ages. All research concedes that the game derived from a very old, widespread and uncomplicated pastime in which one player served up an object, be it a small piece of wood or a ball, and another hit it with a suitably fashioned club. Cricket was first recorded in 16th-century England, and it was played in grammar schools, farm communities and everywhere in between. But things really took off when 18th-century nobles realised it was a great sport. 3. The oldest surviving set of cricket laws dates from 1744, printed on a handkerchief, naturally. It is now in the MCC Museum at Lord's in London. The oldest permanent fixture is the annual Eton v Harrow match, played since 1805. A young Lord Byron turned out for Harrow in the first match, though history does not record how poetic, or 'mad, bad and dangerous', his bowling was. 4. The first international match was in 1877 when Australia beat England in Melbourne. The match was dubbed a 'Test', since the gruelling nature of playing over five days was deemed the ultimate 'test' for any side. But it was Australia's first win on English soil, in 1882 at The Oval in London, that led to matches between the two nations being christened the Ashes. Following the defeat, newspapers published an obituary mourning 'the death of English cricket', adding that 'the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia'. 5. A One Day International (ODI) is a form of limited-overs cricket, played between two teams with international status, in which each team faces a fixed number of overs, usually 50. The Cricket World Cup is played in this format. The international one-day game is a late twentieth-century development. The first ODI was played on 5 January 1971 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Q1. According to the passage, how did the game of cricket originate? [1 mark]
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Answer: It derived from a very old, simple pastime in which one player served an object such as a piece of wood or a ball and another hit it with a suitably shaped club.
Teacher's Note:
1. The origin is described in paragraph 2.
2. Mention the two players' roles.
Q2. Where can we find the oldest set of cricket laws? [1 mark]
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Answer: The oldest surviving set, dated 1744 and printed on a handkerchief, is in the MCC Museum at Lord's, London.
Teacher's Note:
1. Paragraph 3 gives the location.
2. Name the museum and the city.
Q3. Which match did Lord Byron play? [1 mark]
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Answer: He played for Harrow in the first Eton v Harrow match, held in 1805.
Teacher's Note:
1. The match is called the oldest permanent fixture.
2. Mention the school he represented.
Q4. When was the first international match played? [1 mark]
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Answer: The first international match was played in 1877.
Teacher's Note:
1. The year is given in paragraph 4.
2. A one-line answer is enough.
Q5. Which countries played that match? [1 mark]
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Answer: Australia and England played it, and Australia won in Melbourne.
Teacher's Note:
1. Both teams are named in the same sentence as the date.
2. Naming the venue is optional.
Q6. Why were the matches between Australia and England titled 'The Ashes'? [1 mark]
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Answer: After Australia's first win on English soil in 1882, newspapers published a mock obituary saying English cricket had died and its ashes would be taken to Australia. This led to the name.
Teacher's Note:
1. The name comes from that obituary.
2. Link the cause with the 1882 defeat.
Q7. In which format is the Cricket World Cup played? [1 mark]
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Answer: It is played in the One Day International (ODI) format.
Teacher's Note:
1. The format is described in the last paragraph.
2. Give its full form as well.
Q8. When did ODIs begin? [1 mark]
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Answer: The first ODI was played on 5 January 1971, so ODIs began in 1971.
Teacher's Note:
1. The date is in the last paragraph.
2. The passage calls it a late twentieth-century development.
Q9. Which word in paragraph 4 means the same as 'exhausting'? [1 mark]
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Answer: gruelling
Teacher's Note:
1. The word describes five days of play.
2. Exhausting and gruelling both suggest severe tiredness.
Section A: Reading, Passage 2
Read the passage and answer the questions. 1. Politeness has been well defined as benevolence in trifles. It is the desire to put those whom we meet perfectly at their ease, and save them from every kind of petty discomfort and annoyance. The limited part of benevolence called politeness requires only an inclination to make them happy temporarily, while they are in our presence, and when this can be done without any sacrifice on our part or only with a slight sacrifice of personal comfort. 2. Politeness is said to be one of the important characteristics of a civilised person. Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts. It must be implemented in every walk of life. When we deal with people elder to us we are polite. But an honest polite person is polite with everyone, people of lower status, workers and even children. Not only with humans but also with animals we must be polite as they are our helpers. 3. Politeness is a skill. Like any other skill, you can master it with practice. The greatest enemy of politeness is ego. To be a polite person, you have to sacrifice your ego. It is difficult for an egoist to be polite. You have to imply politeness in your thinking, speech and actions. Actions work more than words. Polite actions will give fine results. Politeness will reduce your stress and boost you to be productive. Apart from your present benefits, you protect your future. Being polite makes you mentally healthy. 4. Different rules of behaviour have to be observed, accordingly as we are in the street or in the drawing-room, at home or at school, in the company of friends or of strangers. There is also to be considered the great diversity of social etiquette which distinguishes one country from another. 5. Politeness, besides being a duty that we owe to others, is a valuable possession for ourselves. It costs nothing, and yet may in many cases bring much profit. The great advantage of this excellence of conduct was very clearly expressed by Dr Johnson, when he said that the difference between a well-bred and an ill-bred man is that one immediately attracts your liking, the other your dislike.
Q10. Why is politeness called a limited part of benevolence? [1 mark]
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Answer: Benevolence is a wide desire to do good, but politeness needs only a wish to make others happy for a short time while they are with us, usually at little or no sacrifice.
Teacher's Note:
1. The first paragraph draws the contrast.
2. Mention both the limited time and the small sacrifice.
Q11. List some of the persons we should be polite to. [1 mark]
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Answer: We should be polite to elders, people of lower status, workers, children and even animals.
Teacher's Note:
1. Paragraph 2 gives this list.
2. Include at least four of them.
Q12. Why is it difficult for an egoist to be polite? [1 mark]
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Answer: Ego is the greatest enemy of politeness, and a polite person has to sacrifice ego. An egoist cannot do this easily.
Teacher's Note:
1. The reasoning appears in paragraph 3.
2. State the link between ego and sacrifice.
Q13. What are the benefits of being polite? [1 mark]
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Answer: Politeness reduces stress, makes a person more productive and mentally healthy, protects the future and wins people's liking. It costs nothing but can bring profit.
Teacher's Note:
1. Draw the points from paragraphs 3 and 5.
2. Four benefits are sufficient.
Q14. Which are the rules of behaviour to be observed? [1 mark]
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Answer: The rules change with place and company: street or drawing-room, home or school, friends or strangers. Social etiquette also differs from one country to another.
Teacher's Note:
1. Paragraph 4 lists these situations.
2. Add the point about different countries.
Q15. Fill in the blank: Politeness is an art of choosing ______. [1 mark]
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Answer: among your thoughts.
Teacher's Note:
1. The sentence is in paragraph 2.
2. Copy the phrase as it is.
Q16. Fill in the blank: An honest polite person is polite with ______. [1 mark]
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Answer: everyone, including people of lower status, workers and even children.
Teacher's Note:
1. The next sentence after the elders point has the answer.
2. Include the examples if space permits.
Q17. Find a word in paragraph 1 that means the same as 'insignificant'. [1 mark]
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Answer: petty (also 'trifles' in the sense of small matters)
Teacher's Note:
1. The paragraph says 'petty discomfort'.
2. Petty means small and unimportant.
Q18. Find a word in paragraph 4 that means the same as 'manners'. [1 mark]
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Answer: etiquette
Teacher's Note:
1. Social etiquette means accepted rules of polite conduct.
2. It fits the sense in paragraph 4.
Q19. Find a word in paragraph 5 that means the same as 'civil' (polite). [1 mark]
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Answer: well-bred
Teacher's Note:
1. Dr Johnson contrasts well-bred and ill-bred people.
2. A well-bred person is courteous.
Section B: Writing and Grammar
Q20. You are Sonal/Samkit of Vidyanjali Public School, Lucknow. You saw an advertisement in The Times of India about new batches of the Astronomy Club started by the National Science Centre, Lucknow, beginning in the coming fortnight. You wish to join. Write a letter to the Director enquiring about the venue, duration, fee structure, activities and transportation. Invent other necessary details. (100-120 words) [5 marks]
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Answer:
Vidyanjali Public School
Lucknow
12 July 2026
The Director
National Science Centre
Lucknow
Subject: Enquiry about the new batch of the Astronomy Club
Sir
I have read your advertisement in The Times of India about new batches of the Astronomy Club beginning in the coming fortnight. I am a student of Class 10 and am keen to join.
Kindly let me know the venue and the timings of the sessions, the duration of the course and the fee structure. I would also like details of the activities, such as telescope sessions and night sky observation, and whether transport is available from the city. Please also tell me the documents needed for admission.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Sonal
Teacher's Note:
1. An enquiry letter should be polite and list every point asked.
2. Avoid long introductions and keep to the word limit.
Q21. You are the in-charge of the Medical Section of Gyanodaya Public School, Nehru Vihar, Alwar. Your stock of medicines is about to finish. Write a letter to the Director of Jambo Medicare, Delhi, ordering items such as glucose, crocin, bandages, tincture and ointments. Ask for a discount on the bulk order. (100-120 words) [5 marks]
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Answer:
Medical Section
Gyanodaya Public School
Nehru Vihar, Alwar
12 July 2026
The Director
Jambo Medicare
Delhi
Subject: Order for medical supplies
Sir
The stock of medicines in our school medical room is about to finish. Kindly supply the following items: 20 bottles of glucose powder, 50 strips of paracetamol tablets, 100 bandage rolls, 10 bottles of tincture, 25 tubes of pain-relief ointment and 10 packs of cotton wool.
As this is a bulk order, we request you to allow a suitable discount. Please send the goods within a week with the bill. Payment will be made by cheque on delivery.
Yours faithfully
In-charge, Medical Section
Teacher's Note:
1. Quote quantities in a clear list-like sentence.
2. Mention delivery time and payment terms.
Q22. Fill in the blanks by choosing the most appropriate option.
A. Sanitation and hygiene are also important (a) ____ the well-being of society and biodiversity conservation.
B. The government has (b) ____ a programme.
C. It aims to develop (c) ____ riverfronts.
D. It will solve the problem of pollution (d) ____ the rivers.
E. The need has been (e) ____ for a long time.
(a) (i) by (ii) from (iii) for (iv) into
(b) (i) initiates (ii) initiated (iii) initiate (iv) initiating
(c) (i) an (ii) a (iii) in (iv) the
(d) (i) in (ii) on (iii) onto (iv) by
(e) (i) feeling (ii) feel (iii) felt (iv) have felt [4 marks]
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Answer: (a) (iii) for
(b) (ii) initiated
(c) (iv) the
(d) (i) in
(e) (iii) felt
Teacher's Note:
1. The auxiliary 'has' or 'been' needs a past participle after it.
2. Prepositions follow fixed collocations such as 'important for' and 'pollution in'.
Q23. In the following passage one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word before and after it.
1. Pine Hill Eco Camp one of the ecotourism resorts
2. near Barog Himachal Pradesh. Ecotourism is
3. gaining popularity each passing day as more
4. and more people want get away from the
5. hectic schedules. This become a favourite tourist spot. [4 marks]
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Answer:
| Before | Missing word | After |
|---|---|---|
| Camp | is | one |
| Barog | in | Himachal |
| popularity | with | each |
| want | to | get |
| This | has | become |
Teacher's Note:
1. Read each line for sense and spot where a verb, preposition or auxiliary is needed.
2. Then write the three words in order.
Q24. Rearrange the word clusters to make meaningful sentences.
(a) rain water / flooding / helps / harvesting / in / chances of / reducing
(b) storm / helps / also / better / water / it / water management / in
(c) plant growth / in / storing / rainwater / can / help / improving
(d) is / from / stored / natural and / pollutants / rain water / free / man-made
(e) out / the / street / earthquake / another / on / people / came / fearing [5 marks]
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Answer: (a) Rainwater harvesting helps in reducing chances of flooding.
(b) It also helps in better storm water management.
(c) Storing rainwater can help in improving plant growth.
(d) Stored rainwater is free from natural and man-made pollutants.
(e) Fearing another earthquake, people came out on the street.
Teacher's Note:
1. Look for the subject and its verb first, then attach the remaining phrases.
2. Participle openers such as 'Fearing' need a clear subject after the comma.
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