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How to write good essays for ICSE Class 10 (Samples, Books, Topics)

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As part of ICSE Class 10 board exams, students are required to write a composition (essay) of around 300 to 350 words from a choice of subjects. The idea is to see how well students can describe, explain, present ideas coherently, arrive at conclusions and suggest solutions. Here are more tips and suggestions to help ICSE students master the art of answering/writing essay questions.

How to Write a Good Essay for ICSE Class X

Lot of students look for sample essays that can come in the for class 10 ICSE exam. However, instead of trying to guess, which topics come, a better approach is to learn how to structure an essay, and so some general reading on current topics.

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Here’s how to write a good essay for ICSE. Here are some hints on how to prepare for important essay topics:

• Read newspaper headlines. Usually, the Essays seem to be based on current hot topics/burning issues
• Have some information about current incidents, in politics, sports etc
• Learn how to structure an essay.

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• You would be given multiple options of essay topics. Take some time reading those topics and pick the one you’re most comfortable with.
• You can also buy ‘last 10 years question paper’ book and go through all the essays and letters to understand the style of writing, the way introduction and conclusion should be written.

With this approach, you will surely be able to write on any topic.

Essay Topics for Class X Exam

The ICSE Class X English language exam normally provides five essay topics. Pick the topic you are most comfortable with and you think you know more about.

If you take a look at the past question papers, you will see that the Essay topics are not usually repeated. It means you don’t have to by-heart any particular essay.

What they are looking for is a decent structure, they are not keen to know whether you have a mastery of the topic.

Having said that, be aware of current incidents and controversies in India, which could be one of the essay topics.

Possible topics for ICSE Class X (just have some basic idea about these and maybe practice writing on a few of these):

In the past ‘Science and Technology in Modern Society’ or ‘Comparison of various education systems’ have been hot topics. Other likely topics include demonetization in India, world peace, democracy, advent of selfies, human rights, etc.

Here are some more topics:

Artificial intelligence -job creator or job destroyer

Feminization of agriculture

Women empowerment-men have to walk extra mile

Globalisation and climate change cause or effective

Water scarcity where the buck stops.

Appo deepo bhavo

Rule of law or human rights -which comes first

Science and ethics -antagonism or synergy.

Judicial activism overeach or under performance of other two wings

Media and rule of law -two means to an end.

Fight against poverty, pollution, terrorism

Tiger, an endangered species

Child labour

Memorable day in school

Importance of sports in school life

My favourite pet

Global warming

Importance of reading

Your ambition in life

Swachchh bharat/Plastic bags/ Hygiene

Views on Fashion or show-off

Corporal punishment in school

Views on animal cruelty in circuses

Role of mother in life

TV/Computer/Mobile-boon or bane?

Nuisance by animals in public places

Interviewing a famous person

One day experience as your favourite fictional character

Trip to a hill station

A day visit to an orphanage/old age home

Story on ‘every cloud has a silver lining’

Detective story on a stolen antique

Women empowerment(with reference to Beti Bachao Beti Padhao)

Story titled ‘The gift’.

Good Books on Writing Essays

Here are a few good books on essay writing that can give your more ideas on how to write good essays, and help you to practice better.

• CBD’s ICSE Model English Essays (by Dr A.K.Mukherjee)
• Essay writing for high school -Essay writing for high school
• Cracking the English Essays For ICSE Class 10 Board Exams (by Madhuri Shukla)

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• Descriptive Essay

You ever read a really good travel essay? It makes you believe that you are there with the writer, it paints a vivid picture. This is because the essay is so descriptive, that it appeals to our senses. As a result, our brain starts imagining it. Let’s learn more about a descriptive essay.

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What is a descriptive essay.

Our brain is so powerful that it can easily imagine scenarios and make use of our senses. The job of such an essay is to appeal to our senses in a way that it creates an image in our minds. Hence a descriptive essay plays with at least one of our five senses (touch, smell, taste, hearing, sight).

In other words, the description of the person, place or thing in an essay should be really vivid. This means it after reading the essay, the reader should be left feeling like they actually know the person, have held the object or have visited the place.

In the light of the above-mentioned things, it is comfortable to say that a descriptive essay provides for artistic freedom. For example, assume you’re writing about a house.

Instead of simply stating that the house was beautiful, you should talk about the color of the house, the garden in front of it i.e. all the details about the house. In that way, the readers would be able to imagine the house because of a nicely written essay.

Contents of a Descriptive Essay

As it is with most of the written forms of English literature, the basic structure of a descriptive essay also comprises of an introduction, a body, and the conclusion.

• The introduction of a descriptive essay should be interesting enough to catch a reader’s attention. The introduction should be all about creating a base or a background for the person, place or thing you’re going to describe in your essay.
• Next, the main body of a descriptive essay should appeal to the reader’s senses. This includes unfolding the information by creating images in the reader’s mind. A trick to achieving this is to explain how the subject about which you’re writing in your descriptive essay, appeals to your senses.
• Lastly, the conclusion should summarize the whole essay. Along with again going over the main details about the essay’s subject, you should end the essay in a way that it gives a sense of completion.

How to Write a Descriptive Essay?

Before starting off with a descriptive essay, thinking about the subject in detail will be your best bet. Just take some time off and imagine about the subject. This means to imagine how the subject appeals to your senses- how does it smell, looks like and so on.

Further, if the subject is related to a past experience think about how it felt or your experience with the subject. Next, express all of these on the paper right in front of you. You can also take some time to think about how you want your essay to unfold. Lastly, a revision of the essay provides a great opportunity for improvements and small tweaks. Remember that a descriptive essay is all about teasing the reader’s senses.

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Q:   A descriptive essay should:

• Narrate a story.
• Appeal to the reader’s senses.
• Present an argument
• None of the above

Ans:   The correct option is ‘B’. A descriptive essay should appeal to the reader’s senses in such a way that the reader feels at one with the subject of the essay.

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Exercise 1 Descriptive Essay

Compose a concise descriptive essay on a city metro ride. Highlighting the following aspects of the journey: energetic station, approaching train's rhythmic sound, diverse passengers, vibrant advertisements, and the sensory journey inside. Also, reflect on the anonymity and connectivity experienced by commuters.

The city metro is like a magical underground world where the hustle and bustle of the city above ground gives way to a different kind of energy. As I stepped into the metro station it felt like entering a secret portal to another dimension.

As I approach the platform, the rhythmic hum of the approaching train grows louder. It's a comforting sound, like the heartbeat of the city. The train emerges from the tunnel with a whoosh, its doors sliding open to reveal a multitude of faces. There are people of all ages and backgrounds, each lost in their own thoughts or engaged in animated conversations.

Stepping inside the train, the vibrant advertisements on the walls catch my eye. They're a kaleidoscope of colors, promoting everything from the latest gadgets to upcoming events. The jingle of a catchy tune from one of the ads plays in the background, creating a lively atmosphere.

The inside of the train is a mosaic of humanity. There's the tired office worker, slumped in a seat with a briefcase by their side. A group of friends laughs together, their backpacks and school uniforms giving away their student status. A musician strums a guitar in one corner, adding a melodic layer to the ambient noise.

The rhythmic clatter of the train on the tracks becomes a soothing backdrop to the diverse conversations happening around me. The occasional announcement from the intercom breaks through, providing information with a robotic precision. The sense of anonymity is palpable, as everyone is engrossed in their own world, yet connected by the shared experience of the metro journey.

As the train glides through the tunnels, the flickering lights create a mesmerizing dance. The windows frame glimpses of the city above ground, blurred and distant. It's like watching a silent movie, a moving panorama of urban life.

In this underground sanctuary, I feel both invisible and connected. The anonymity allows me to observe without being observed, yet there's a sense of camaraderie with my fellow passengers. We're all on this journey together, riding the currents of the city's pulse.

As the metro reaches my stop, the doors slide open, and I step back into the city's embrace. The station is a hive of activity once again, but the memory of the rhythmic hum, colorful advertisements, and diverse passengers lingers. The city metro, a place where anonymity and connectivity coexist, is a fascinating microcosm of urban life.

The station was a symphony of movement and noise. People rushed in all directions, their footsteps echoing on the cold, tiled floor. The air was filled with the scent of coffee from the nearby café and the distant aroma of freshly baked pastries. It was a sensory overload, but in a strangely exciting way.

As I approached the platform, the rhythmic hum of the approaching train grew louder. It was a comforting sound, like the heartbeat of the city. The train emerged from the tunnel with a whoosh, its doors sliding open to reveal a multitude of faces. There were people of all ages and backgrounds, each lost in their own thoughts or engaged in animated conversations.

Stepping inside the train, the vibrant advertisements on the walls caught my eye. They were a kaleidoscope of colors, promoting everything from the latest gadgets to upcoming events. The jingle of a catchy tune from one of the ads played in the background, creating a lively atmosphere.

The inside of the train was a mosaic of humanity. There was the tired office worker, slumped in a seat with a briefcase by their side. A group of friends laughed together, their backpacks and school uniforms giving away their student status. A musician strummed a guitar in one corner, adding a melodic layer to the ambient noise.

The rhythmic clatter of the train on the tracks became a soothing backdrop to the diverse conversations happening around me. The occasional announcement from the intercom broke through, providing information with a robotic precision. The sense of anonymity was palpable, as everyone was engrossed in their own world, yet connected by the shared experience of the metro journey.

In this underground sanctuary, I felt both invisible and connected. The anonymity allowed me to observe without being observed, yet there was a sense of camaraderie with my fellow passengers. We were all on this journey together, riding the currents of the city's pulse.

As the metro reached my stop, the doors slid open, and I stepped back into the city's embrace. The station was a hive of activity once again, but the memory of the rhythmic hum, colorful advertisements, and diverse passengers lingered.

• Ensure to answer all parts of the question
• Be as descriptive as possible, let your imagination wild.

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Essay Writing Class 10 ICSE Notes PDF (Quick Revision Notes)

The ICSE Class 10 English (Comprehension and Composition) Essay Writing may sometimes create confusion among students, but those who often take help of Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 Notes and revise the topic more often can benefit a lot. It is so, because the revision notes of Essay Writing help students refresh the learning time and again which help deepen the understanding in Class 10 English (Comprehension and Composition) Essay Writing.

In order to help students in studying the topics of Essay Writing properly here, we provide the Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 Notes PDF for free of cost. The revision notes of Class 10 ICSE Essay Writing have been prepared by subject matter experts of Selfstudys and so, it will aid students in maintaining the accuracy level too.

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5 Benefits of Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 Notes

These 5 benefits of Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 Notes help you understand why one should download the Essay Writing revision notes in PDF and use them.

• Better Command on the uses of Essay Writing: No doubt the more you practise the better you become and so, revising through the ICSE Class 10 English (Comprehension and Composition) Essay Writing help students make their command better on the uses of Essay Writing and enables them to learn how to use the skill properly.
• Opportunity to Strengthen the Knowledge in Essay Writing: Apart from the revision notes of Essay Writing, students can use a variety of study tools to strengthen the knowledge; however, the use of Essay Writing revision notes not only help students to enhance their knowledge in theory but give them skill to utilise them in real-world.
• Works as Confidence Booster: A thorough revision of Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 notes help students boost their confidence in the topic and also gives the confidence to solve several related questions regardless of its difficulty level.
• Provides Various Questions to Practise: This is more like a feature than benefits, but the Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 Notes PDF help students practise several questions. It is because the subject matter experts have included a variety of easy to difficult questions on Essay Writing. Solving those questions also boost the overall confidence in the topic and help students better write answers in the ICSE Class 10 annual examination.
• Ability to Identify Errors in Own Answers: Using the ICSE English (Comprehension and Composition) Essay Writing Class 10 Notes on a regular basis gives students the ability to find errors or mistakes in their own given answers. It happens when a student has gained a great command of the concepts as well as has done a lot of practice to the questions.

5 Methods to Revise Using Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 Notes?

From so many revision methods; here, we have mentioned the 5 revision methods so that you can better use Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 notes and score impressive marks in your examination.

• Reading Aloud: When you are referring to the Essay Writing revision notes of ICSE Class 10 try to read aloud. Reading aloud helps you hear your own voice which boosts the memory’s capability to remember information for a longer period of time. It also helps you improve your English (Comprehension and Composition) pronunciation skills.
• Writing without Looking At the Notes: The very first step is to go through the revision notes of Essay Writing for once and then keep them far from you and try to write whatever you just studied. Writing without looking at the notes gives you confidence and helps you test your own memorising power.
• Solving Relevant Questions: For the convenience of ICSE Class 10 students, we have added some relevant questions in Class 10 English (Comprehension and Composition) Essay Writing notes so that you can test your revision level. Revising using this method doesn’t only help you to level-up your conceptual understanding but help you practise for the examination.
• Use Classic Revision Tool such as FlashCards: One of the classical revision tools is Flashcards in which students write a word, definition or keyword on one side of the card and meaning on the other side. If you are familiar with this technique then, we will advise you to use this method to easily do your revision.
• Revise According to Pomodoro Technique: One of the most renowned and powerful techniques, Pomodoro can be used to revise the Essay Writing ICSE Class 10 Notes. In Pomodoro Technique, one can break their total work time into a 25 minute time slot so that they can better maintain their focus.

How Does Using ICSE Class 10 Notes of Essay Writing Help Students Score Better Marks?

Keep in mind that, Essay Writing is a single topic among so many and so, only using ICSE Class 10 Notes of Essay Writing will not help a student score better marks in the exam, but for sure, revising using this note will help the students to better answer the Essay Writing questions in the exam if asked.

Those who want to score better marks in their ICSE Class 10 English (Comprehension and Composition) paper should first go through the CISCE Syllabus and then they should study accordingly. Using the complete ICSE Class 10 English (Comprehension and Composition) Notes and such other study resources may help a student to score better marks in the annual exam in a particular English (Comprehension and Composition) subject.

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• ICSE Sample Question Papers for Class 10 English (2023-24)

Free Download ICSE Class 10 English Sample Paper

The English language is a vital part of the ICSE Class 10 syllabus. At Vedantu.com, you can download the solved sample papers for Class 10 ICSE English language for free. It will take a total of 2 hours, 30 minutes, to solve the sample paper. You should utilize the first fifteen minutes to read and understand the questions.

You may complete your writing within the next 2 hours. There will be a total of 5 questions, and you have to attempt all five questions. It is suggested that you shouldn't spend more than thirty minutes and twenty minutes on question 1 and question 2, respectively. ICSE Class 10 English language sample papers with answers will help in your preparation for the main examination. You will learn to do time management by attempting the sample papers.

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The subject experts make the English language sample paper for Class 10 ICSE provided by Vedantu. The sample papers are prepared to help students understand the language as well as their grammar and vocabulary. The sample papers are made of five parts that will help students to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

These sample papers are made by following the question papers of the last ten years. You will find the updated questions and answers in the sample papers. Students will learn to solve both subjective and objective-type questions within a limited time by solving sample papers. Students' confidence and interest will grow by going through the sample papers prepared by the experts of Vedantu.

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The English language solved sample papers for Class 10 ICSE contain both long answer-type questions and objective-type questions. Many problems are prepared to check the grammar and vocabulary of students. There can be a passage that you have to read well and answer questions accordingly. Students can know about their current preparation level and do self-assessment.

Students should try to solve the questions provided in the sample papers without checking the answer. It will help in their writing speed and accuracy. Most of the questions from sample papers have been asked before in the board exam. Sample papers contain a lot of questions and contents which require complete attention. It prepares students to understand the question pattern and prepare accordingly.

Class 10 ICSE English Language Paper - Weightage of Marks

ICSE Class 10 English examination has two parts. The first part is about the English language. The first paper in English has a total of 80 marks. There are a total of 5 questions based on reading, writing, and grammatical knowledge. The first question is about composition writing of 300 to 350 words. Here, students will get five choices to choose from.

The first question has 25 marks. The second question is about letter writing, where students will get two options to choose from. The second question has ten marks. The third question is about notice and email writing. Here, students will get two questions of 5 marks each. The fourth question is about a particular passage that will be given in the question paper. The fifth question contains the grammatical part. It includes sentence making, preposition, conjunction, and other grammatical usages.

Benefits of Sample Papers for Class 10 ICSE English Language with Answers

There are a lot of benefits of solving sample papers for Class 10 ICSE English language. Some of the benefits are listed below:

Sample papers will help students to learn about the question pattern and take preparation accordingly.

Students will learn to solve both subjective and objective-type questions within a limited time by solving sample papers.

At Vedantu, you can download the solved sample papers for Class 10 ICSE English language for free.

The sample papers are made of five parts that will help students to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Many questions in the sample papers are prepared to check the grammar and vocabulary of students.

Students can know about their current preparation level and do self-assessment by checking the sample papers.

FAQs on ICSE Sample Question Papers for Class 10 English (2023-24)

1. How is the Weightage of Marks of ICSE Class 10 English Paper 1?

ICSE Class 10 English examination has two parts. The first part is about the English language. The first paper in English has a total of 80 marks. There are a total of 5 questions based on reading, writing, and grammatical knowledge. The first question is about composition writing of 300 to 350 words. Here, students will get five choices to choose from. The first question has 25 marks. The second question is about letter writing, where students will get two options to choose from. The second question has ten marks. The third question is about notice and email writing. Here, students will get two questions of 5 marks each. The fourth question is about a particular passage that will be given in the question paper. The fifth question contains the grammatical part. It includes sentence making, preposition, conjunction, and other grammatical usages.

2. State Three Benefits of the Sample Papers of ICSE English Paper 1 for Class 10.

The benefits of sample papers are listed below:

To download the most accurate sample papers you can visit Vedantu.com , where India's #1 teachers have prepared 100% accurate Sample papers. You can Download PDF Sample papers Class 10 English 2023-2024 by following certain steps-

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Nothing is impossible if you want to achieve it, and you can get full marks in English Class. All that you should know is that Hard work is the key to success. Besides that, here are some tips to help you score maximum marks in ICSE English Class 10 exam:

Follow the correct writing format for letter writing and summary.

Practice more and more to improve your writing abilities

Go through the comprehension passage slowly and thoroughly.

Make revision notes to get a quick revision of the syllabus multiple times.

Solve sample papers of Class 10  2023-2024.

Many students of Class 10 want to know the exact routine they should follow to excel in Class 10 boards. One should not compare their routine with other students as it can adversely affect their own morale. Some students might study for 3-4 hours and get 98-99 % marks and some may study for 7-8 hours and get fewer marks. Ultimately, the main aim should be to understand the topic thoroughly no matter how much time you devote to it. It is advised to take a good sleep of 8- 9 hours before the exam day. Otherwise, it is up to you how much time you want to be involved in. All you need is to practice more and more, that's all.

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ICSE English Composition: 5 Tips to Write Effective Essays

by Yash Soni on Sep 26, 2022

ICSE English composition or essay writing is among the most challenging aspects of the exam. English compositions broadly are of 5 types . Here are few things you need to keep in mind when writing a composition in your English 9 or 10 language exam.

Start with a Strong Introduction

A good introduction will set the tone of your essay and pique the interest of your examiner. It is good to cultivate curiosity in readers.

Write About Something You Know Well

If you're writing about something you know well, you can use examples from your own life to illustrate your points. However, if you're writing about something new, you might find yourself struggling with ideas. Try brainstorming different ways to approach the subject. You can develop your ideas by reading good books from publishers such as Almond Books .

Develop a Point of View

After deciding what you want to say, you need to decide where you stand on the issue. This is called developing a point of view. If you are writing an essay on an argumentative topic, you should begin by identifying the opposing side's position. Then, you should identify your own position. Finally, you should explain why you believe your position is correct.

Craft a Clear Structure

A good composition structure includes three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion (not paragraphs; you can divide your essay body into a few small paragraphs). Each part has its own purpose. The introduction provides context for the rest of the composition. It introduces the main idea and gives background information. The body explains the argument and supports the central idea. And the conclusion summarizes the key points of the composition.

Include Details That Support Your Claims

You should also use examples to illustrate your points. These examples should be relevant to your composition topic. They should not just be random facts; rather, they should relate to your point of view.

You will be able to write effective essays in ICSE if you follow these simple but vital tips. Prepare well for your Language exam by practicing the latest ICSE essay topics (taken from Almond Books ICSE Compositions Textbook ).

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Descriptive Essay Topic – A Visit To A Historical Place

A Visit To A Historical Place. You can find Previous Year Descriptive Essay Topics asked in ICSE board exams.

Introduction: India has a rich historical past, reminisced from the majestic and imposing monuments like the Taj Mahal.

• Preparation for the journey and arrival at Agra
• Description of the Taj Mahal
• Description of the surroundings; Its magnificence in the moonlight

Conclusion: Beauty that could inspire poets

India perhaps is amongst few countries of the world which is blessed with a rich historical past. Some glimpses of its glorious history, can be reminisced from the majestic and imposing monuments spread across the length and breadth of the country. One of these monuments, which also finds place in the UNESCO list of ‘wonders of the world,’ is the Taj Mahal at Agra. This was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his loving wife Mumtaz Mahal, more then three hundred and fifty years ago.

I had always wished to see this monument and was thrilled to learn, that my class was going on an excursion trip to Agra in the Dusshera vacations. There were thirty boys in the group accompanied by three teachers. Early morning we set forth from Delhi by bus for the four hour drive to Agra. The journey was a memorable experience with chorus, dance and music. Our enthusiasm was contagious for even the sober teachers joined in the merriment. On reaching Agra, after light refreshment we were back again in the bus for our tryst with the Taj Mahal.

Leaving the bus in the parking slot, we trudged along on foot towards the ticket counter. By the time we got the tickets it was late afternoon. The entrance was through a majestic gate made of red stone. The glowing white Taj Mahal viewed from here presented a magnificent sight. The monument stood on a raised and square platform at the farthest end of the complex. In front was a large lush green garden, which had four pools, which reflected the majestic monument in all its glory. In the centre was the driveway on either side of the pool, lined with fountains. The river Yamuna flowing behind it gave it a divine look. Slowly winding our way through the milling crowd we reached the monument, made of pure white marble, which sparkled in the late afternoon sunlight.

On the four comers of the monument, were four tall graceful, slender minarets, on which were embedded precious gems and stones for decoration and calligraphy. The main structure comprised the central dome flanked by four subsidiary dome chambers. Beneath the central dome were the two gravestones of marble around which we moved. The actual graves of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaj Mahal lay beneath them in the basement. The walls of the main structure and the dome had exquisite carving done on marble, with precious stones embedded in them. Seeing them closely one could not help wonder the great mastery of the artesan who had created them.

The imposing structure was indeed a noble gesture of an emperor expressing his love for his beloved wife. It was however moving to learn that these master artesans had their hands amputated, so that they could not create a similar structure elsewhere. It was late evening and we therefore decided to wait a little longer to see the Taj Mahal in the moonlight.

As luck could have it there was a clear sky. A sigh escaped my lips as I watched the milky monument in moonlight. I was speechless for a moment and could not help recall the words of the famous English poet, Sir Edwin Arnold, “Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones.”

Assignments

• You and your friends decide to visit the Red Fort at Delhi. Write about the preparations you made and what impression this monument left on you.
• Describe one frightening incident that you and your family found really nightmarish.