CBSE 10th Class English Non-grammar Model Paper 2026: Master Reading & Literature

 CBSE 10th Class English Non-grammar Model Paper 2026: Master Reading & Literature

While grammar is the "skeleton" of your English paper, the Non-grammar sections—Reading, Writing, and Literature—are the "flesh and soul" that carry a whopping 70 out of 80 marks.

If you want to cross the 95% threshold in your 2026 Board Exams, you need to move beyond just "reading the chapters." You need to understand how to decode complex passages and write analytical answers. This model paper is designed to give you a taste of the actual 2026 challenge.

Section A: Reading Skills (20 Marks)

I. Discursive Passage (10 Marks)

Expect a passage on contemporary issues like Artificial Intelligence in Education, Mental Health, or Sustainable Living.

Sample Question Format:

  1. Based on your reading of the passage, why does the author refer to AI as a 'double-edged sword'?

  2. Select the option that conveys the opposite of 'Stagnant' as used in paragraph 3.

  3. Complete the sentence: "The shift toward digital literacy is not just a choice but a..."

II. Case-based Factual Passage (10 Marks)

This will include a chart, graph, or data sheet. You must interpret the data correctly.

Sample Prompt: Analyze a bar graph showing the "Reading Habits of Teenagers (2020 vs 2025)".

  1. What percentage increase was seen in E-book consumption over the five-year period?

  2. Justify the statement: "Digital platforms have not entirely replaced physical libraries."

Section B: Creative Writing Skills (10 Marks)

III. Formal Letter (5 Marks)

Topic: You are Aryan/Ananya, a resident of Green Park, New Delhi. You have noticed a significant increase in the stray dog population in your locality, leading to safety concerns. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner in about 100-120 words, suggesting a humane solution.

IV. Analytical Paragraph (5 Marks)

Topic: The following pie chart shows the "Primary Sources of Energy Consumption" in a developing city. Write an analytical paragraph in 100-120 words summarizing the features and making comparisons where relevant.

Section C: Literature Textbook & Supplementary Reader (40 Marks)

V. Reference to Context (5 + 5 = 10 Marks)

Extract 1 (Prose): "The baker usually collected his bills at the end of the month. Monthly accounts used to be recorded on some wall in pencil..." (From A Baker from Goa)

  1. Why were accounts written on walls?

  2. What does this reveal about the relationship between the baker and the villagers?

Extract 2 (Poetry): "But he’s locked in a concrete cell, His strength behind bars..." (From A Tiger in the Zoo)

  1. Contrast the tiger's current state with his natural habitat.

  2. Identify the poetic device used in "strength behind bars."

VI. Short Answer Questions (40-50 words)

  1. How did Mandela’s understanding of 'freedom' change with age and experience?

  2. Why did Valli save every penny for her bus ride? What does this tell you about her character?

  3. In The Midnight Visitor, how did Ausable use his wit to outsmart Max without using a weapon?

VII. Long Answer Questions (100-120 words)

  1. The Ball Poem: "Loss is an essential part of growing up." Discuss this statement with reference to the boy losing his ball.

  2. The Sermon at Benares: How did Kisa Gotami realize the universal truth that "Death is common to all"?

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