Basic English Grammar rules can be tricky. In this article, we’ll get you started with the basics of sentence structure, punctuation, parts of speech, and more.
We also providing Extra Questions for Class 10 English Chapter wise.
Short Composition Writing for Class 10 Format, Examples, Topics, Exercises
Notice, Message, Diary Entry
A notice provides information regarding an important event that is about to happen or that has already happened. It is displayed publicly to give information for others to know and follow.
The notice must contain complete information.
The important aspects of a notice include:
- an eye-catching caption – preferably a phrase and not a sentence
- inclusion of all important details
- the name of the body/organization organizing the event
Format:
Name Of Issuing Authority/Organization Date Subject Of The Notice Body of the Notice
Signature/name of the person issuing the notice |
Body of the notice
- The purpose of the notice should be very clear.
- The notice must contain complete information. The message should have all the essential details.
- The details should be in order of importance and in crisp short sentences.
- The language of the notice should be impersonal. Use passive voice as far as possible. Do not use the first person, for example, ‘I’, or the second person, for example, ‘you’.
- Mention the name of the body/organization organizing the event.
- State clearly if the event is for any cause.
- The notice must answer the questions: what, why, when, where.
- The signature, name and the designation of the person issuing the notice must be included.
Important points
- The notice must be placed within a box.
- The word limit of 50 words must be adhered to.
- Capital letters should be used for the name of the issuing authority.
- A notice is written largely in the future tense. ’
Sample Notice
The Majestic Club of Bangalore is organizing a mega charity show to raise funds for building shelters for those living on the streets. As Secretary of the club, write a notice to be put up on the club notice board about the charity show. Invite names of those interested in taking part in the programme. Members can give suggestions for the programme, to the Secretary in a week’s time. Do not exceed 50 words. Do not give extra information.
Short Composition Writing Solved Example for Class 10 CBSE
Diagnostic Test – 9
Vasudha Reddy, a student of Class X-A of St. Mary’s School, Allahabad, had got two hardbound books, Zlata’s Diary by Zlata Filipovic and Daddy Long-legs by Jean Webster, issued in her name from the school library. However, she lost the books. She decided to put up a notice on the school noticeboard regarding the books. Complete the notice in not more than 50 words.
St. Mary’S School, Allahabad 21 June 20xx Two library books (a) …………………………………………. and …………………………………………. by Jean Webster (b) ………………………………………… . Vasudha reddy |
Answer:
(a) titled Zlata’s Diary by Zlata Filipovic and Daddy Long-legs
(b) have been lost in the school today
(c) are hard bound
(d) to the school library
(e) may please return the books to the undersigned in Class X-A
(f) will be suitably rewarded.
Short Composition Writing Practice Example for Class 10 CBSE
4.2.1 You are Sharat, President of the Interact Club of your school. You wish to organize a snack bar on the Sports Day of your school. The proceeds of the sale will go to charity. You put up a notice on the noticeboard of your school, calling for a meeting to discuss the same. Draft the notice, giving all the details in not more than 50 words. Put the notice in a box.
4.2.2 Modern Public School is organizing a ‘Book Week’ from 3rd to 8th of August. Students’ work, which include poems, cartoon strips, short stories and book reviews, will be put up for display. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Ms Shehla Shrivastava, a well-known writer of children’s books, and will be open for parents on 7th and 8th of August during school hours. Students will also put up plays based on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and As You Like It on the two days. You are Kirti Rana, President of the School Book Club. Put up a notice for the school noticeboard to this effect. Do not exceed 50 words. Put the notice in a box.
4.2.3 Kanika/Kunal Ranjan is the Head Girl/Boy of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Amla. On 26 April 20*x she/ he attended a meeting with the Principal and senior teachers at which it was decided that extra coaching classes will be arranged in English, Science and Maths for the students of class X during the summer vacations. Later she/he wrote a notice for the students’ noticeboard, asking interested students to give in their names regarding the same, so that necessary arrangements could be made. Write this notice in not more than 50 words, giving all the necessary details. Put the notice in a box.
4.2.4 You are the Secretary, Blood Bank Society, Allahabad. Write a notice, in not more than 50 words, that you would like to put up in various colleges of the city, asking the students to donate blood. Give the necessary details of the Blood Donation Camp that you would be organizing at Brave Heart Hospital, Allahabad. Put the notice in a box.
4.2.5 Amrit Raj of Class X-A is the Sports Captain of St. Agnes’ School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana. He is asked by his sports teacher to put up a notice on the school noticeboard, inviting the students to buy some old cricket bats, balls and leg guards. The equipment is in fairly good condition. As Amrit Raj, write an eye-catching notice in not more than 50 words. Put the notice in a box.