MARKING SCHEME- SQP Class 10-English Language &

MARKING SCHEME- SQPClass 10-English Language & Literature 2020-21Part A (40 marks)QuestionSolutionMarks1. Discursive Passagei.(a) constant need for something different.1x10 10 marksAttempt 10 of 12ii.(d) Option (4)[Inference, Evaluation,Vocabulary ]iii.(c) 1 and 4(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Twoanswers chosen will result in zero credit ofmarks)iv.(c) How much is too much?v.(c) be possibly dangerousvi.(d) Officials admit thatthe emergency system is in thelonger run.vii.(d) offer advice toviii.(d) stressix.(b) To organize our lives.x.(c) (3) and (5)xi.(c) lines on the highway.xii.(c) Be yourself.

2. Case-basedfactual passagei.c) the ability to launch something new1x10 10 marksii.b) Countries with upcoming economiesshall see maximum tourist footfall from allover the world in the next decade(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Twoanswers chosen will result in zero credit ofmarks)Attempt 10 of 12[Analysis & Interpretation]3. Literature(Prose extract)iii.a) wild and untouched surroundings.iv.b) (1) is an ethical tourist and (2) is ageotouristv.c) 2&4vi.b) the activity preferences were varied infemales and males.vii.d) ecotourism was no more limited to theniche group of highly educated travelers.viii.b) 75%.ix.d) the opportunity to travel to new places.x.c) Emerging economies will receivenegligible international tourists in the nearfuture.xi.b) changed with the monetary requirementsfor the trip.xii.b) The person who is yet to travel evenonce as an ecotourist.(A)i.1x5 5 marks(c)Fairly displeased(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Twoanswers chosen will result in zero credit of

Attempt 1 of 2ii.d) 2, 3, 6[Inference , Evaluation,Vocabulary ]iii.(d) F – 3 and O – 1,2,4iv.c) Intersectedv.b) indulgencemarks)OR(B)i.4. Literature(Poetry extract)Attempt 1 of 2[Analysis and Interpretation]c) Option (3) / For Visually impairedCandidates – (c)ii.c) baking, as a job, isn’t as gainful as itused to be.iii.b) The baker was paid for his servicesat the end of the month.iv.d) it was a dress-like attire.v.b) Option (2)(A)1x5 5 marksi.a) restlessii.d) abcd; abcbiii.c) freedom and captivity.iv.c) “Join me”.v.a) hopes to be free and in the wild,someday.(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Twoanswers chosen will result in zero credit ofmarks)

OR(B)i.b) carefree childhood days.ii.d) whatever he has lost is irretrievable.iii.d) cargo.iv.c) a sense of unexpected interruption.v.a) worthless5. Grammar(i) d) is an important1x3 3 marksAttempt all 3(ii) b) celebrated to mark[Applying conventions usingintegrated structures with accuracy](iii) a) leads the youngsters(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Twoanswers chosen will result in zero credit ofmarks)6. Grammar(i) c) asked him what he was1x3 3 marksAttempt all 3(ii) d) replied that[Applying conventions usingintegrated structures with accuracy](iii) c) had heard that people who had(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Twoanswers chosen will result in zero credit ofmarks)7. Grammar(i) d) need to1x4 4 marksAttempt 4 of 6(ii) c) is[Applying conventions usingintegrated structures with accuracy](iii) a) fewer(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Twoanswers chosen will result in zero credit ofmarks)(iv) a) a, an(v) b) shall be presenting(vi) b) will

Part B (40 marks)Question8. WritingAttempt 1 of 2[Creation, Application andAnalysis]SolutionMarksFormal LetterFormat1. sender’s address2. Date (any standardised format -21.5.20 /21 May’20 / 21/5/20 etc.)3. receiver’s address—mentioned in the Q/fictitious (receiver’s address may also be followedby date)4. subject5. salutation6. complimentary close1x5 52 marks for content2 marks for expression (1 mark-grammaticalaccuracy, appropriate words and spellings 1 mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logicalprogression & coherence through relevance ofideas)Format 1 mark An organised format structure is expected.Absence of even one aspect shall result incredit of ½ marks only.Full credit of 1 mark requires all listedaspects of format.Zero credit if just format is listed withoutletter content

(A)Letter to SHO requesting action against flouters Competency applied for overall expressionof quarantine rules Paragraphing recommended. Listing ofpoints shall lead to deduction of 1 mark Opening--using phrases like ‘This is to drawyour attention towards ’; ‘I would like todraw your attention towards ’ etc. Complaint—use of linking words forsequencing, adding, etc. Impact- use of linking words for cause &Suggestive Points:effect etc. Appeal- use of phrases like ‘ I earnestlyComplaint about some residents not following thehope ’, I’d like to request ’ etc.quarantine rules Accuracy—grammar, spellings- There is an evident disregard to the rules of socialdistancingCompetency applied for content- people roaming without masks in the colony Stating reason/s for writing by explaining thesituation followed by complaints-min. 2- no staying indoors- The Resident Welfare Association is not taking(content-1 mark)any steps to prevent such behavior Stating the impact-min. 2- Any other relevant(content- ½ mark)Impact- Putting everyone’s life at risk through theircasual behavior- Aggravates mental stress Requesting need for action- Any other relevant(content- ½ mark)Appeal- Request to look into the matter at the earliest- Take immediate action- Any other relevant pointOR

(B)Letter to Book Haven Store requesting homedelivery of ordered goodsCompetency applied for overall expression – ReferenceParagraphing recommended. Listing ofpoints shall lead to deduction of 1 markOpening--using phrases like ‘This is withreference to the order ’; ‘Kindly refer toorder no. ’ etc.Reason—using ‘because’, ‘due to’ , ‘since’etc.Request-- use of ‘Kindly ’ , ‘ I would begrateful ’ etc.Accuracy—grammar, spellingsCompetency applied for content Reference to order placed telephonically forpick-up in person(content ½ mark)- Inform- Give reason - Illness, family emergency,professional commitments, any other relevantreason &- Request (content 1 mark) – Details9. WritingAttempt 1 of 2[Analysis and Evaluation]Inform about inability to pick in person,provide reason/s and forward request todeliver the goods at homePresent details of suitable time slot,conformation of address and phone number(content ½ mark)Analytical Paragraph writing1x5 53 marks for content2 marks for expression (1 mark-grammaticalaccuracy, appropriate words and spellings 1mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logicalprogression & coherence through relevance ofideas and style)

(A)Data about purchase of digital devicesCompetency applied for overall expression single paragraph use of appropriate functional languagerequired to show trend progression andcomparison (more/less/ increase/ decrease/stable etc.) to achieve cohesion accuracy- Introductory sentenceCompetency applied for content Paraphrase Q. information(content-½ mark)- identification of main trends(content -2 marks content) at least 4 clearly identified trendsNote – focusing and extending one particulartrend would be considered as one trend only.- concluding line(content-½ mark)stating main inference from the data provided.FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CANDIDATESData about sources of nutrition information incollege athlete respondents- Introductory sentenceCompetency applied for overall expression single paragraph use of appropriate functional languagerequired to show trend progression andcomparison (more/less/ increase/ decrease/stable etc.) to achieve cohesion accuracyCompetency applied for content Paraphrase Q. information(content-½ mark)- identification of main trends(content -2 marks content) at least 4 clearly identified trendsNote – focusing and extending one particular

trend would be considered as one trend only.(content-½ mark)- concluding linestating main inference from the data provided.OR(B)Argument for excerpt --Ban on Plastic- Introductory sentenceCompetency applied for overall expression single paragraph use of appropriate functional languagerequired to show comparison/ contrast/emphasis etc. to achieve cohesion accuracyCompetency applied for content stating the given assumption in the questionas the introduction.(content-½ mark)(content -2 marks content)- arguments rationalizing against/in favour ofassumption- concluding line10. Literature (20-30 words)First Flight & Footprints Without Feet at least 2 clearly listed arguments countering/favouring the premise.Note – focusing and extending one particulartrend would be considered as one trend only.(content-½ mark) reiterating main inference/position.Content 1 markExpression 1 mark(coherence and cohesion accuracy)

(A)Any 2 of 3(i) she felt Wanda lied about her dresses- Wanda wasn’t ordinary as she had a funny name- she believed that she was just having fun anddidn’t mean harm(ii)-Custard was always teased as being thecowardly one, by all others-When the pirate arrived, others ran away to hide-Custard was the only one who stood up to fightwith him/who attacked him.(iii)-not someone who doesn’t experience fear-someone who doesn’t give in to it-one who wins over fear2x2 4 marksCompetency applied for :content Stating Minimum 2 rationales Depicting Support of / reference to textualevidenceexpression Applying logical progression, usingappropriate linking devices (e.g. because/besides, in order to, therefore etc.)- cohesion Response relevance for overall senseaccording to the question attemptedcoherence Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,vocabulary and spellingsNOTE— Writing in a paragraph recommended.Just listing of points shall result in deduction ofmarks allotted for cohesion & coherence.(B)Any 2 of 3(i)- she knew her son Lutkins was pretending to beBill- the narrator’s predicament amused her(ii)-she was overfeeding Tricki; beingoverindulgent-she needed to cut down Tricki’s food intake tohelp him regain his health (be cruel to be kind)(iii)- Kind/encouraging/empathetic/assuring/anyother relevant trait from the text.-Reason from text required2x2 4 marksCompetency applied for :content Stating Minimum 2 rationales Depicting Support of / reference to textualevidenceexpression Applying logical progression, usingappropriate linking devices (e.g. because/besides, in order to, therefore etc.)- cohesion Response relevance for overall senseaccording to the question attempted-