Class CBSE 10 English Grammar Answer key for held on 15 February 2025

1. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets:

(i)"Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to working in your organization."

2. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence:

(ii)Original sentence:Ninety-seven percent of the Earth's water is salty ocean water and another two percent is trapping in the Earth's ice caps and glaciers.

Error:trapping

Correction:Ninety-seven percent of the Earth's water is salty ocean water and another two percent is trapped in the Earth's ice caps and glaciers.

3. Report Yukti's question:

(iii)Yukti asked, "Does this restaurant serve good South Indian food?"Reported speech:Yukti asked if the restaurant served good South Indian food.

4. Report the dialogue between Amit and Ananya:

(iv)Amit: Are you sure you can manage to go to the railway station on your own?Ananya: Oh yes! I have already booked a cab.

Correct Option:(B) if she was sure she could manage

Explanation: The sentence is reporting a past event, so "was" is used instead of "is," and "could" is the correct past form of "can."

(v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option:

Each year, thousands of birds (migrate/immigrate/emigrate) southwards to avoid the harsh winter, embarking on an incredible journey that spans thousands of miles.

Correct Option:migrate

Explanation:Migrate refers to the movement of animals (including birds) from one region to another, typically seasonally.

• Immigrate means entering a new country to live permanently.

• Emigrate means leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.

(vi) Identify and correct the error in the given line:

Original sentence:Tell us much about your project and we'll select suitable candidates for you to hire.

Error:Tell us much about your project

Correction:Tell us as much about your project

Explanation:The phrase “much about” should be changed to “as much about” to correctly convey the intended meaning.

(vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:

Original sentence:Obesity in teenage children is a major concern between parents today.

Correct Option:(C) between → among

Error:between

Correction:among

Explanation:"Between" is used for two entities, whereas "among" is used for more than two entities. Since the sentence talks about parents (a group), "among" is the appropriate choice.

(viii) Complete the given narrative with the correct option to fill in the blank:

Yesterday, Tanu walked to the park and ______ a breezy evening.

Correct Option:(C) enjoyed

Explanation:The correct verb form is "enjoyed" (simple past tense) to match the past-tense verb "walked" in the first part of the sentence.

(ix) Report the dialogue between two friends by completing the sentence:

Original dialogue:

• Bhawna: I finished the project yesterday.

• Sohail: That's great! Are you going to present it tomorrow?

Reported speech: Bhawna told Sohail that she had finished the project the previous day. Sohail responded that it was great and asked if she were going to present it the next day.

(x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the notice on a school notice board:

Original sentence: We are pleased to announce that our Annual Sports Day ______ on 30th April, 2025 at the school playground from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Correct Option:(B) will be held

Explanation:The sentence is referring to a future event, so the future tense "will be held" is the correct choice.

(xi) Complete the slogan on "Save Earth", by filling in the blank with the correct option:

Original sentence: Let’s join hands, cultivate conservation, and ______ a greener tomorrow for generations to come.

Correct Option:(B) ensure

Explanation:The sentence calls for the verb "ensure" in its base form, as it is an imperative statement. "Ensure" makes the sentence grammatically correct and coherent.

(xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note in an air purifier's instruction manual:

Original sentence: The plug should fit upto the outlet. If it doesn't fit, do not force it in.

Error:upto

Correction:The plug should fit up to the outlet. If it doesn't fit, do not force it in.

Explanation:"Upto" is incorrect; it should be written as two words, "up to," when describing a limit or range.