From the Diary of Anne Frank – important questions for Boards 2027

CBSE Class 10 English

1. SA · 2 marks

   According to the passage, what lasting effects can war have on those left behind, including women and children?

   Answer

   War brings severe human suffering, and women and children left behind may carry trauma and indelible impressions on their minds. These lasting effects can shape their emotions and sense of safety.

2. LA · 5 marks

   Anne Frank’s diary records the miseries of war and her feelings of alienation and isolation. Explain how you might relate to these feelings, using the passage and your own understanding of the effects of war.

   Answer

   War can isolate people by taking away safety, freedom and ordinary human connection. 1. If I were living through war, constant danger and the loss of home could make me feel cut off from familiar people and secure routines. Like Anne, I might find it difficult to share my fears openly. 2. Fear, uncertainty and restrictions could deepen that loneliness; separation from friends or family would leave me without the comfort of their support. Anne’s diary shows that a young person can face these feelings intensely, even while surrounded by others. 3. I would try to cope by writing down my thoughts, staying connected with trusted people whenever possible, and supporting others. These actions might not end the danger, but could help me feel heard and less alone. War’s effects are not only physical: trauma and lasting impressions can also shape people’s emotional lives.

3. SA · 2 marks

   When did the Siege of Leningrad take place, and what happened to the city during the siege?

   Answer

   The Siege of Leningrad lasted from September 1941 to 1944. The city was cut off from the rest of Russia and continuously bombarded by the Germans, causing death, destruction and starvation.

4. LA · 5 marks

   Complete each sentence with the correct form or expression: “These dresses belong to you; they are ______”; “The fire caused serious ______ to the houses”; and “The board was ______ plans for the tournament.” Briefly explain your choices.

   Answer

   The correct choices are “yours,” “damage,” and “concerned with,” because each fits the sentence’s grammar and meaning. 1. The dresses belong to you, so “they are yours” uses the possessive pronoun “yours” to show ownership; “your” would need a noun after it. 2. The fire caused serious damage to the houses. “Damage” is an uncountable noun meaning harm or destruction, so it does not take a plural ending here. 3. The board was concerned with plans for the tournament. “Concerned with” means involved in or giving attention to the plans. Thus, “yours,” “damage,” and “concerned with” are the grammatically and contextually correct completions.

5. SA · 2 marks

   How long did the siege last, and what did residents do during the repeated air raids and artillery bombardments?

   Answer

   The siege lasted 872 days and nights. During repeated air raids and artillery bombardments, residents took shelter in bomb shelters several times a day, often remaining there for hours.

6. LA · 5 marks

   Rewrite “is not” as a contracted form, then complete these sentences with suitable phrasal verbs in the correct tense: “Her car ______ on the way back”; “She had to ______ a mechanic”; and “She ______ that her internet was not working.”

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7. SA · 2 marks

   Why did Leningraders welcome inclement weather but dread sunny days and moonlit nights?

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8. LA · 5 marks

   After listening to the assigned recording about the Siege of Leningrad, write a narrative account of the events, using your notes to organise the information.

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9. SA · 2 marks

   Why did cloud cover offer no protection from the artillery fire, and on how many days in just over six months did shells not explode on the city’s streets?

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10. LA · 5 marks

    Explain how will power, persistence and determination can help a person become strong, smart and steadfast. According to the poem, are bravery, strength and intelligence innate or acquired?

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