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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2021 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Grade: 10 Time: 2 hours Date: 3.2.2021 Max. Marks: 80 Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt all five questions. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. You are advised to spend not more than 30 minutes in answering Question 1 and 20 minutes in answering Question 2. Question 1 (Do not spend more than 30 minutes on this question.) Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following: [20] a) It has often been said, Life is a journey, not a destination. Narrate an important event in the journey of your life. What did it teach you that you can implement in the future? b) Try as we might to avoid them, accidents do take place. Describe a time when you were involved in an accident. Where and how did it take place? Describe the sights and sounds in the aftermath of the accident. What was the outcome? c) Technological development has destroyed family life. Express your views either for or against this statement. d) Write an original short story titled: A Strange Visitor. Page 1 of 5
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