The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has concluded the class 10 board exam for English today, i.e. on February 21 (Saturday). Students and experts have analysed the exam to be 'moderately easy'. The question paper has been analysed as balanced and well-structured. Students have described it to be syllabus aligned which helped them finish the exam within the given time. This was also reaffirmed by experts.
"Most of the questions were directly based on the prescribed syllabus making it easy for the students to attempt it comfortably," said Vinnita Maheshwari, Lancers Army Schools, Gujarat.
The factual passage included an Assertion–Reason question, whereas the discursive passage largely had straightforward, direct questions. Overall, the section was accessible, with comprehension depending more on careful reading than on unusually complex interpretation.
The grammar component was largely consistent across all three sets, with only one question differing in Set 2. However, the reported speech question contained a punctuation error: it was framed as an interrogative sentence but ended with a full stop, which may cause brief confusion for attentive students.
In the writing section , all sets placed greater emphasis on the Letter to the Editor. The analytical paragraph was more fact-based in paragraph form rather than being strongly driven by data representation; nonetheless, it remained easy to understand and attempt for prepared students.
The short answer questions varied across the three sets, whereas the long answer questions remained the same. The literature questions were largely understanding-based and were easiest for students who had a firm grasp of the underlying themes and messages, particularly those who could decipher figurative and metaphorical meanings within the text.
"The literature section was easy, but it expected learners to have a broader view and sound knowledge of the topics and subtopics," said Gitika Haloi, PGT-English, Modern English School, Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam.
Experts have also added that the due weightage was given to all topics which made the question paper balanced for students. "The language used was lucid and coherent, which likely enabled smooth comprehension for most students. The paper appeared balanced and well-structured, giving due weightage to the prescribed syllabus. Most questions were competency-based, expecting students to think critically, compare and contrast ideas, and draw logical conclusions rather than rely solely on rote learning," said Mahima Dudeja, PGT English - JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru.
Students who could interpret figurative and metaphorical meanings would have had an advantage, as several questions served as a quiet test of analytical ability. "A well-read and well-prepared student would be able to take the paper in their stride, with preparation truly standing them in good stead, leaving them with a sense of confidence and contentment after the attempt," Dudeja added.
Experts and students have also appreciated that most of the questions provided clear guidelines regarding word limit and format of questions/ answer, making it easier for students to organise their thoughts effectively.
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