Reading: Unseen Passages: Class 10 English (Language and Literature) (CBSE) important questions and practice
Reading: Unseen Passages is chapter 1 of 19 in CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature). Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Discursive passage: inference and author's viewpoint
- Case-based or factual passage with data, tables or graphs
- Vocabulary in context: synonyms and antonyms
- Multiple-choice and very short answer items
- Skimming, scanning and note-taking
What examiners usually ask
- Based on the passage, infer why the author calls the trend 'alarming'
- Choose the word from the passage that means the same as 'reluctant'
- Complete the sentence using information from the graph in the passage
Exam tip
Read the questions before the passage and underline keywords; inference items lose marks when students copy a sentence instead of stating the implied idea in their own words.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Reading: Unseen Passages for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Reading: Unseen Passages in the CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) syllabus?
Yes. Reading: Unseen Passages is part of the current CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Reading: Unseen Passages MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.