CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2027 for English Communicative

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CBSE Class 10 Sample
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Communicative
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CBSE Class 10 2027 Sample Paper English

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ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE - 101
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS-X-(2026-27)
Time allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions
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i. This question paper has 12 questions. All questions are compulsory.
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Section A: Reading Skills,
Section B: Writing Skills
Section C: Grammar
Section D: Literature.
iii. Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question
number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
iv. Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
v. Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

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SECTION A
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READING SKILLS (22 marks)

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1. Read the following passage carefully: 12

1 1. What does travel do to you? Do you come back home a different person? Travel could be far
more than a change of scenery — it can become a spiritual experience that shakes off our
usual certainties and connects us to a richer, vaster world.

2. As celebrated travel writer Pico Iyer reflects, “When you are in a foreign place, you can’t
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define yourself as you used to.” In unfamiliar surroundings, stripped of familiar routines and
expectations, we are no longer the versions of ourselves that we know best. The landmarks
that once anchored our identity fall away, and in their absence, a wider self begins to
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4 4. Indeed, many travellers discover that their journey becomes a mirror. The unfamiliar acts as
a magnifying glass on the self: our prejudices, fears, joys and curiosities all come into
sharper focus. Iyer suggests that in such moments, we return “a different person than the
one who left home.” We become more curious, humble and open to the world’s complexity,
rather than reinforcing old certainties.

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5 5. Travel’s greatest gift may be humility. When we step out of our comfort zones, we face
situations that challenge our assumptions — from language barriers to unfamiliar foods,
social norms and customs. This daily negotiation with difference teaches us resilience and
empathy. As travellers engage with peoples whose lives have unfolded on very different
cultural trajectories, they begin to weave a broader understanding of humanity.
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6. But not all travel has to be far-flung to be transformative. Even within one’s own country,
journeys through varied landscapes — deserts, mountains, coastlines, forests — can stir a
deeper appreciation for life’s diversity and the interconnectedness of all people. In a world
where so many people live in digital proximity yet real-world distance, travel reminds us that
human experience is far broader than our immediate neighbourhood.
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7.Ultimately, travel is not merely about ticking destinations off a list; it’s about letting
experiences shape a more expansive sense of self. Whether you walk ancient streets,
witness natural wonders, share a meal with strangers, or simply watch a sunset in a place
unknown, the journey invites reflection, challenges complacency, and inspires growth.
Source: Published in The Times of India – Speaking Tree (Travel & Personal Insight)
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

I Why does the writer describe travel as more than “a change of scenery”? 1
a) it provides temporary enjoyment without lasting personal impact
b) it provides a brief escape from everyday duties and routines
c) it leads to transformation of one’s outlook and self
d) it increases awareness of one’s regular habits and surroundings

II Complete the following with the correct option from those given in the brackets. 1
In the line ‘a wider self begins to emerge’, the word ‘wider’ indicates ____
(a broader and more inclusive sense of identity / a physically expanded self / an
unclear or confused identity).

III What does Pico Iyer mean by the phrase ‘you can’t define yourself as you used to’? 1
It means that travel ____

Select the correct option to complete the answer.
a) removes all memories of a person’s past life.
b) compels individuals to abandon their cultural origins.
c) questions fixed identities formed by habit and familiarity.
d) eliminates the need for personal identity altogether.

IV Give two reasons why encountering unfamiliar cultures can transform a traveller’s 2
worldview. (Answer in 30–40 words.)

V Complete the following with the appropriate option. 1
The phrase ‘the journey becomes a mirror’ creates the imagery of a _____.
a) reflection revealing one’s inner self
b) window opening to the outer world
c) shield protecting personal beliefs
d) map guiding physical travel
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VI. What would be the most suitable title for Paragraph 4? 1
a) Pleasure, Escape and Recreation in Travel
b) Discomfort, Adjustment and Challenge in Travel
c) Humility, Empathy, and Growth Through Travel
d) Difference, Distance and Division in a Globalised Travel

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IX Why does the writer describe travel as an experience that inspires growth? 2
(Answer in 30–40 words.)

X Why does the author suggest that travel helps individuals develop empathy and 1
resilience?

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In every classroom, there are students who learner gains confidence, clarity, and the
quietly struggle. Some hesitate to ask questions. courage to ask questions. The student-
Some need a little more time. Some simply need teacher develops patience, leadership, and
someone who will sit beside them and say, empathy. In helping someone else
“Let’s try again.” understand, they begin to understand
themselves better.
The ‘Each One Teach One’ project begins with a
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weeks. The focus may be reading, writing,
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mathematics, grammar, or even exam
preparation. ‘Each One Teach One’
reminds us that education is
When students teach, something remarkable not merely about scoring well
happens. They revise concepts more deeply, in examinations. It is about
understand ideas more clearly, and discover building a community where

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gaps in their own knowledge. Teaching does not knowledge flows freely and no student feels
reduce what they know; it strengthens it. left behind.
Education becomes not just a personal
achievement, but a shared journey. One student.
One learner.
One meaningful difference.

To volunteer or register for the project, contact the School Social Responsibility Cell or speak to
your Class Teacher.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ssspschool.edu/eachoneteachone
Helpline: 98765 43XXX
Registrations open till 15 August.

Answer the following questions, based on your reading of the above information.

I. Complete the following with a suitable option. 1
The ‘Each One Teach One’ initiative challenges the idea that learning is primarily a
__________.
(a) structured institutional obligation
(b) competitive individual pursuit
(c) government-regulated system
(d) performance-based evaluation model

II. Complete the following with a suitable option. 1
When the passage states that ‘teaching strengthens what they know,’ it implies that
peer instruction leads to __________ understanding.
(a) superficial and temporary
(b) memorised and mechanical
(c) reinforced and conceptually deeper
(d) examination-oriented and strategic

III. State whether True or False 1
The ‘Each One Teach One’ initiative suggests that academic excellence is best
achieved through individual competition rather than collaborative responsibility.

IV. Select the option that best explains the phrase, ‘partners in progress’. 1
(a) students working separately to achieve their own academic improvement
(b) classmates supporting each other to achieve shared academic growth
(c) learners competing actively to secure higher academic positions
(d) teachers monitoring students to ensure steady academic progress

V. Explain how the initiative benefits the student-teacher beyond academic revision. 2

VI. Complete the following with a suitable option. 1
The phrase ‘no student feels left behind’ suggests ________.
(a) automatic promotion of all students regardless of performance levels
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(b) comprehensive emotional and academic inclusion within the classroom
(c) complete abolition of examinations across all grade levels
(d) total elimination of differences in student ability and performance

VII. Complete the following suitably. 1
By encouraging students to support peers who hesitate to ask questions, the ‘Each
One Teach One’ project transforms learning from a competition into a __________.

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All the names and addresses used in the questions are fictitious. Resemblance, if any, is purely coincidental.

3. You are Riya, Class X-B, Vidyabhavan Public School. Write an application to the 1x3=3
Principal requesting permission to set up a Reading Corner in your classroom. State
the reason how it will benefit students and suggest one way to manage it effectively.

4. Write a factual description of the School Library in your school in not more than 100 1x4=4
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A. You are Anish Khanna, a concerned citizen, residing at 45, Green Park, New Delhi. You are
deeply worried about the increasing tendency of people to consume antibiotics for minor health
issues such as common cold, mild fever, or throat irritation, often without proper medical advice.
This indiscriminate intake is leading to serious health problems, including weakened immunity
and antibiotic resistance.
Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily highlighting the harmful effects of misuse of
medication on human health in 120–150 words. Use your own ideas along with those from MCB
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B. You recently came across the article that private coaching centres,

a in shaping students’ values, discipline, empathy and social responsibility.
Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily as Meera Singh, 102, Rosewood Colony, Jaipur,
expressing your views on how schools contribute to value education to create better humans.
Use your own ideas along with those from MCB Unit 2: Education, to write this letter.

6. Attempt any one of the two, (A) or (B), in 150 words 1x8=8

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A Imagine you are Soham Sharma of Class X. Write an article for your school magazine
on the topic ‘Promoting Social Harmony in a Diverse Society’. Emphasise the
importance of respect, tolerance and cooperation Explain how social harmony
strengthens national integration and suggest practical steps students can take to
promote peaceful coexistence in their daily lives.
You may use your own ideas along with the given cues and your reading of MCB Unit 6:
National Integration.

Social harmony – key elements – small acts build unity – practical ways to practice
harmony in daily life.
OR

B You are Kritika Kapoor, class X. Write an article for your school magazine on 'The Role
of Renewable Energy in Building a Sustainable Future'. In your article, discuss the
different types of renewable energy, their benefits to society and the environment and
the challenges faced in adopting them.
You may include use your own ideas along with the given cues and your reading of the
MCB Unit 3: Science

Major sources- key advantages- challenges and critical issues-actionable steps to
promote clean energy use.

SECTION C
GRAMMAR (10 marks)

7. Fill in the blanks (i) – (iii) with the appropriate option from those in the 3x1=3
brackets.

Urban green spaces play an important role in improving mental health and are central to cities’
plans of (i)_________ (promote / promoting / promoted) sustainable living. For many people,
nature-based solutions (ii)_________ (was seen / are seen / seeing) as optional luxuries, but
modern research proves their necessity. Today, governments (iii)________ (recognise / recognised
/ recognising) green spaces as an essential part of urban development.

8. In the following paragraph, one word has been omitted in each line. In your answer 4x1=4
sheets, remember to write the missing word along with the word that comes before
and after it, as shown below. The first one has been done as an example

S No. Text Word Before Omission Word After

e.g. When travelling most regions of India, travelling in most
i you find local restaurants serving

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stress / same time it

II. Report the conversation given below by filling in the blanks to complete the following 1X2=2
paragraph.

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said (ii) _____________. He added the digital installations had made it even more
interesting.

SECTION D: LITERATURE TEXTBOOK (26 MARKS)

10. Read the given extract and answer the questions briefly, for any two extracts, 2X4=8
of the three, given.
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I What attitude does the speaker express towards her past experiences in the given 1
statement?
“Those were terrible days; the memory of them made me mistake purgatory for
paradise”?

Why does the speaker say, she “gave it up at last for that very reason”?
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III What does the speaker’s action of sighing and rubbing her nose suggest about her 1
feelings towards her past experiences?

IV How does the speaker’s resolve that “something should be done” reflect a change in 1
her outlook towards life and her present identity?

B. When wasteful war shall statues overturn,
And broils root out the work of masonry,
Nor Mars his sword nor war's quick fire shall burn
The living record of your memory.
'Gainst death and all oblivious enmity (Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments)

I How does the phrase wasteful war emphasise the destructive power of human 1
conflict over time?

II What does the phrase ‘the living record of your memory’ suggest about the poet’s 1
belief in the permanence of poetry?

III How does the reference to ‘Mars his sword’ and ‘war’s quick fire’ enhance the 1
contrast between physical destruction and poetic immortality?

IV What message about time and human achievements is conveyed through the idea 1
that wars cannot erase the subject’s memory preserved in verse?

C. ANTONY: O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth,
That I am meek and gentle with these butchers!
Thou art the ruins of the noblest man
That ever lived in the tide of times.
Woe to the hand that shed this costly blood!
Over thy wounds now do I prophesy, --
Which, like dumb mouths, do ope their ruby lips,
To beg the voice and utterance of my tongue—
A curse shall light upon the limbs of men;
Domestic fury and fierce civil strife
Shall cumber all the parts of Italy;
Blood and destruction shall be so in use
And dreadful objects so familiar
That mothers shall but smile when they behold
Their infants quarter'd with the hands of war; (Julius Caesar)

I What does Antony mean when he calls Caesar “the ruins of the noblest man, That 1
ever lived in the tide of times”?

II How does the line “dumb mouths… ruby lips” for Caesar’s wounds intensify the 1
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his understanding of Rome’s future?

IV How does the image of mothers smiling at the death of their infants highlight the 1
extreme consequences of war predicted by Antony?
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III How does the villagers’ participation reflect collective moral compromise driven by 2
power and money? (Mrs. Packeltide’s Tiger)

IV How does the contrast between the boys’ age and their responsibilities deepen the 2
theme of sacrifice in the story? (Two Gentlemen of Verona)

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12. Answer any one of the following two questions in about 150 words. 1x8=8

I Both Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Letter highlight love and devotion. Compare how the
boys’ silent sacrifice in ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and Coachman Ali’s patience in
‘The Letter’ reflect true love and loyalty. Evaluate what the stories suggest about the nature of
selfless devotion in human relationships.
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