Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to conduct the Class 10 English Paper (Language & Literature) the day after tomorrow on December 11, 2021. The exam will be held for the duration of 90 minutes, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Even though this is a language paper, the exam is entirely objective in nature. Hence, students have to spot the right option and mark the same in their answer sheet.
Another key advantage is that this year, CBSE has decided to continue with the same reduced syllabus as applicable last year. Moreover, this reduced 70% syllabus has been divided into two terms – Term I and Term II. So, effectively, candidates have to only study 35% of the portion to ace tomorrow’s exam.
CBSE Class 10 Term 1 English 2021-22 Syllabus
The CBSE Class 10 English 2021-22 Exam shall cover only the Term I topics. These topics along with their weightage have been enlisted in the bifurcated syllabus uploaded by CBSE. Accordingly, the following topics will feature in tomorrow’s English exam:
# Reading
- Discursive passage (400-450 words)
- Case-based Factual passage (with visual input/statistical data/chart etc. 200-250 words)
# Writing
- Descriptive paragraph (Person)
- Short Story (based on beginning line, outline, cues, etc.)
# Grammar
- Tenses
- Subject-Verb Concord
- Modals
- Determiners
- Reported Speech
- Commands and Requests
- Statements
- Questions
# Literature
- Moments – The Lost Child, The Adventures of Toto, In the Kingdom of Fools, The Happy Prince
- Prose – The Fun, They Had The Sound of Music, The Little Girl, A Truly Beautiful Mind, My Childhood
- Poems – The Road Not Taken, Wind, Rain on The Roof, A Legend of The Northland
CBSE Class 10 Term 1 English 2021-22 Sample Paper Download
To understand the changed paper pattern, CBSE had earlier, uploaded sample papers for each subject. These sample papers showcase how the term-wise syllabus will be reflected in the new objective-based pattern. So as to ensure that students don’t go for the exam completely clueless and oblivious.
Following is the link to access the CBSE Class 10 Term 1 English 2021-22 Sample Paper and Marking scheme –
| CBSE Class 10 Term 1 English Sample Paper | Click Here |
| CBSE Class 10 Term 1 English Marking Scheme | Click Here |
As seen in the case of previous major subject exams conducted so far, solving the sample papers has significantly helped students in two aspects – one, understanding the new paper pattern, and two, practicing questions for the impending exam. So, students have been advised to solve the sample paper at least once before the exam.
