sample question papers - Central Board of Secondary Education

Section B : Advanced Writing Skills Max. Marks : 25
3. Option–l
Objective : To use an appropriate style to draft a notice.
Marking : 2 marks for content. ½ for each point and credit should be given for ideas coherently
and clearly.
The following four points carry ½ mark each:
• title (what)
• venue, time, date (when)
• participation (who)
• salient features (How)
Format : 1 Mark.
Fluency : 1 Mark
Accuracy : 1 Mark
OR
Option–2
Objective : To use an appropriate style to express inability / decline an invitation.
Marking : 2 marks for content ½ for each point and 3 marks for expression.
The following four points carry ½ marks each:
• thanking for the invitation
• inability to accept offer
• reason for the same
• wishing them success 2 + 3 = 5 Marks
4. Option–l
Objective : To use an appropriate style to write a formal letter. To plan, organize and present
ideas coherently.
Marking : 2 marks for format.
(format clues the following points : Sender’s address, Addressee’s address, date,
subject, salutation, subscription and complimentary close)
3 marks for the body / content of the letter and 5 marks for expression (2½ for
fluency and 2½marks for accuracy)
Content may include the following value points
• introduction/elaboration ofthe problem of eve-teasing in local buses 1 Mark
• expression of concern 1 Mark
• suggestions to women for their own safety 1 Mark
try in judo-:karate / self defence
carrying chilli powder
shouting for help
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