CBSE Class 10 English Writing Skills Analytical Paragraph Worksheet

Class 10 students can further enhance your writing skills with our specially designed collection of Analytical Paragraph for Class 10. The examples with solutions given below have been designed based on samples provided by various school teachers and previous years exam question papers. The answers have been designed in a manner which will help the students to understand how to comprehend the question and the related facts and the details provided in the paragraphs. Students should be able to understand the data and graphs which are generally given in all analytical paragraphs and answer the questions which are always related to the given data. In the examples provided by us we have given a paragraphs with lots of data and related questions.

• The process of data analysis uses analytical and logical reasoning to gain information from the data. The main purpose of data analysis is to find meaning in data so that the derived knowledge can be used to make decisions. It is evident that the interpretation of data is very important, and as such needs to be done properly.
• In this writing exercise Analytical Paragraph, students are required to analyze a data given in the form of – Maps, Charts, Report, line graph, etc.
• Write your analysis in one paragraph within the word Limit of 150-200 words. This question carries 10 Marks in the examination. Note that data interpretation methods are how analysts help people to make sense of data that has been collected and presented.
• The guidelines below will help you to structure your answer on the line graph given hereunder and present it in the form of a paragraph. Focus on the right aspects given in the graph. Line Graph: It is a graph with points connected by lines to show how something changes in value as time goes by, or as something else changes.
• Try to include all information from the two axes of the graph and the names of categories. Put all main trends in an overview statement. Make sure you include the main increases and decreases shown in the graph. Use a range of vocabulary and do not make spelling mistakes. Use different verbs and nouns, Use a range of adjectives and adverbs, vary your time phrases.
• Don’t always use expressions like: from … to … for the amount, etc. Sometimes you can make the difference using expressions like: “it increased by double.., etc.” Put numbers or percentages to support your sentences in the paragraph.
• Organise your paragraph logically so that it is easy for the examiner to read. This is not a rule, it is a strong recommendation. If the line graph contains many lines and a lot of movement, be selective. You are being marked on your ability to select key features. Don’t spend more than 20 mins on this exercise.

Following are the solved analytical paragraph questions which the students can refer to to get better understanding :

Question. Given below are the results of a phone survey of a group of 1000 students aged 13-16 carried out by an education company to find out how effective online classes are. Study the data carefully and then write an analytical paragraph to summarise the information. Make comparisons wherever appropriate and draw your own conclusions.

Answer.The pie-chart based on a phone survey of 1000 randomly selected students shows how school students aged 13-16 years are taking their online classes. A majority of respondents (45%) take their online classes rather seriously, which is a good sign for the newly introduced online education system. It also indicates that this age group is well-versed in the use of the internet and online education platforms and applications. A little under one-fifth (18%) students said that they do join the online classes but mute their microphone and camera, which makes online classes more manageable but does not permit any interaction which is vital for any effective teaching and learning. Then there are those who do not take the online classes seriously. Fortunately, this group constitutes only7%ofthe survey population. They make mischief and disturb the class by writing funny things on their teachers' white board. While 15% of all the respondents said they play games on their digital devices while their online classes are in progress, an equal number of students admitted they do not study textbooks or do assignments on their own after the classes. Clearly, a lot needs to be done to ensure student compliance before online classes become truly effective.

Question. The table below contains some information about climate change and air-pollution, their causes and effects on the environment. Study the information carefully and then write an analytical paragraph to summarise it in your own words.

Answer. Two of the environment’s most serious problems – climate change and air pollution can be blamed on Green House Gases, mainly carbon dioxide, that cause climate changes with global repercussions, and Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Dioxide, VOCs or volatile organic compounds and PM or particulate matter, which have mainly local or regional effects. While climate change affects human health in an indirect way through the various effects of global warming, airpollution has direct effects on human health causing such problems as breathing difficulties for healthy people, eye, nose, throat and lung irritation as well as asthma, chronic bronchitis, heart disease and even death. These effects are often short-term and almost always immediate whereas effects of climate change take a long time to manifest. The climate change triggered by global warming is responsible for such environment problems as rising sea levels, and air-pollution, on the other hand, is to be blamed for problems like acid rain and smog. Burning of fossil fuels is responsible for both climate change and air pollution.

Question.The given pie chart represents the amount of money spent by a family on different items in a month. Write an analytical paragraph in about 100-120 words using the information given in the chart.

Answer. The pie chart provides information about the amount of money a family has spent on different items in a month. On an average, the family has spent majorly on grocery which is twenty-three percent of the total expenses. Whereas it has spent 20 percent on education which shows that it’s the second priority for the family. The other item on which it has spent the most is clothes and transportation which levels off 19 and 18 percent respectively. Fifteen per-cent of their expenses were on other items that might include stationery, cosmetics, accessories, etc. and the least they had spent was on their rent. The maximum amount was spent on grocery, education, transportation and clothes. Overall the data shows that they have not spent much on the unnecessary items or miscellaneous. After spending on grocery which is of utmost importance they have spent a significant amount on education. The least money is spent on miscellaneous items after spending on their rent which is their liability. Thus, it is evident that 85% of their total amount of money was spent on their liabilities whereas only 15 percent was spent on other items that might not be necessary to spend on

Question. The given double bar graph shows the preferences of children in a school in playing different games over the span of six years. Write an analytical paragraph about the given information.

Answer. The given double bar graph shows the preferences of children in a school in playing different games over the period of six years i.e., from 2014 to 2019. The graph shows that the highest number of children, interested in playing volleyball is in the year 2016 whereas in the year 2019, very less number of children preferred volleyball. The graph shows a hike in the game of volleyball again in the year 2018. The data shows that the preference of people in basketball is almost constant, like in the years 2014, 2017, and 2018 same number of children showed interest in it. Basketball got a slight hike of interested children in the year 2016 but a decline has been seen in it in 2019 which is equal to 2015. If we observe the graph we can see that children’s preference related to volleyball is continuously changing every year. Although initially 200 children were interested in volleyball in 2014. Then it reached 300 in 2015, the greatest hike of 450 in 2016, but it again declined to 250 children in 2017, it again showed a hike of 400 children in 2018 and the lowest number of children i.e., only 150 in 2019. Whereas basketball was much preferred in 2014 than volleyball. It shows a decline of 100 children in 2015 but again reached 400 in 2016 and then remained same in 2017 and 2018. To conclude the data shows that throughout the six years basketball was more preferred in comparison to volleyball. Although data shows that volleyball has got the highest number of interested children in 2016 but the numbers are constantly flickering which reached the lowest and is less preferred by the children in the year 2019 also.

Question. The pie chart shows the proportion of people from different households living in poverty in the UK in 2020. Write an analytical paragraph to describe the information in 100-120 words.

Answer. The given pie chart illustrates seven different categories of households living in poverty in the UK in 2020. It is clearly evident from the pie chart that 26% of the total poverty-stricken households are those of sole parents. Single people without children account for the second highest proportion with 24%. In contrast to couples without children that accounts for just 9%, couples with children account for 15% of the poor households. Single aged persons and aged couples’ proportion for 12% together for poor households. Overall, 14% of all households in the UK were living under poverty. The younger generation had a greater poor percentage than their aged counterparts. Couples without children had better economic conditions than those with children.

Question. The following table shows details about the internet activities for six categories for different age groups. Write an analytical paragraph for the table given in around 100-120 words.

Answer. The given table suggests the internet activities of seven age groups ranging from teens to those in their seventies for six different kinds of activities. The table shows that the younger generation is more interested in online games and news, while the older generation spends time on the internet to research and buy products. It is evident from the table that teens mainly use the internet for games (as high as 81%), news and downloads and are interested in searching for people or friends or doing any product research. The middle-age group (people in 20s to 60s) is highly interested in getting news, doing product research and buying products, the percentage ranging from 70-80%. The internet activity which gets the least time is searching for people. All the age groups spend less than 30% of their internet time on the same. The amount of time spent on downloads decreases with age and gets as low as 6% (for people in 70s). Overall, the table suggests that teenagers are most likely to spend time playing games and doing downloads. On the other side, older people are interested in researching and buying products. People spend the least amount of time searching for other people online.

Question. The given line graph provides information about changes in birth and death rate in New Zealand between 1901and 2101. Write an analytical paragraph summarize information and make comparisons where relevant in about 100- 120 words.

Answer.The graph shows birth and death rates starting from 1901 till 2101. Since 1901, the birth rate has remained more than the death rate until 2041. Birth rate was 20000 in 1901 and started increasing gradually. It peaked in 1961 to around 65000. From 1961, birth rate has fluctuated multiple times between 50000and 60000. It is expected to decline for the coming years reaching approximately 42000 by 2101.On the other hand, the death rate stood at around 10000 in 1901 and then has increased steadily. It is expected to rise strikingly from 2021 before levelling off to approximately 60000 between 2061 and 2081. The graph indicates a slight decline in deaths the year 2101. The graph indicates a slight decline in deaths in the year 2101. The graph shows the huge gap between birth rate and death rate during 1961 to 2001. However this gap is expected to reduce in the later years. Overall, as opposed to the prevailing trends, the death rate will be more than the birth rate in the later half of the 21st century.

Question. The given bar graph shows the increasing use of skin care products by men and women over the period of three months. Write an analytical paragraph elaborating the given information.

Answer. The given bar graph shows the usage of skin care products by men and women over the time of three months. The products used are facewash, toner and sunscreen. The bar graph of men shows that the most used product by men is facewash. In the month of June the facewash was used around 33 times, in July 30 times and in August 35 times. The toner was used around 27 times in the month of June, 20 times in July and around 33 times in the month of August. The sunscreen was used 29 times in the month of June, 25 times in July and 32 times in August. The bar graph of women shows that the most used product is sunscreen. In the month of june the facewash was used 25 times, in July 22 times and in August 24 times The toner was used 22 times in the month of June, in July 25 times and in August 27 times. The Sunscreen being the most used product was used 34 times in June, 29 times in July and 35 times in August. To conclude the given information, the usage of facewash by man saw a rise in the month of August and reached its peak and usage of sunscreen by women saw its rise in the Month of August too, reaching its peak of 35 times of usage.

Question. You are the General Manager of a restaurant. You have noticed that the cost of seafood items has gone up in recent times and this has overshot the budgets of raw materials procurement. Your supplier explains that the supply chain of seafood items is adversely affected due to bad weather and a disruption in transport due to a strike, and consequently the prices of seafood items have gone up. Write an analytical paragraph briefly describing how the cost of procuring seafood items has overshot the procurement budget of the restaurant and suggesting a solution to the problem in consultation with the restaurant chef and sales and marketing manager such that the seafood continues to be on the menu but the restaurant does not incur any losses or lose valuable customers to the competition. You might also like to introduce a new menu with attractive alternatives to seafood.
Answer. The restaurant is finding it increasingly difficult these days to serve its patrons a range of seafood items like prawns, shrimps, crabs, lobsters, oysters and tuna fish. While this may have left many of our customers disappointed, the restaurant is unable to please them by overshooting its monthly budgets of raw materials for sea-food dishes. Our vendor Messrs Bombay Seafood Suppliers have expressed their inability to provide these items at the existing rates owing to the disruption caused in their procurement due to inclement weather and a transport strike. Faced with this predicament, the restaurant has the following options – one, increase the prices of sea-food based dishes; two, offer smaller portions to save on raw materials; and three, take away our customer's interest in seafood by introducing a fortnight long food festival with a new menu of non-vegetarian items based on chicken, mutton, lamb and fresh water fish and eggs as well as a whole new range of Indian and Chinese vegetarian menu, including regular South Indian delicacies. This will not only help the restaurant save on its raw materials supply expenses but also keep our customers happy with a variety of alternative food menu. This matter was discussed with the Chief Chef as well as the Food and Beverages Manager, who are aligned to the proposal spelt out above. Subject to the management approval, the new food festival can go live next weekend.

Question. The given paragraph shows the decline in the use of television and newspaper with the excessive use of smartphones over the span of three years. Write an analytical paragraph in 100-120 words describing about the given information.

Answer. The given line graph illustrates the decline in the use of television and newspaper with the excessive use of smartphones over the span of three years. The graph shows that in the year 2014 there were around 180 people who were using television, then there is a huge decline towards 2015where only 85 people were interested in using it and then there is continuous downfall in the number of people which levelled off to only around 72 people in 2016. On the other side, there were around 200 people who are likely interested in reading newspaper rather than watching television. It stagnated to 190-150 people for the next few months and started to fall with a drop down of around 80 people in 2015. The number of people interested in reading newspaper shows a striking increase in the next few months which has reached 130 people in 2016. Overall, the graph shows that there is a huge decline in the use of television and newspaper but there were still more people who were using newspaper in comparison to the use of television. However, the excessive use of smartphones has declined the usage of television and newspaper. In 2016 television has become less popular among people whereas newspaper is still preferred over television by many of them.

Question. Write an analytical paragraph based on the following
table:
Answer. The 'Table' shows year wise percentage of attendance in four different types of schools of India. The percentage of attendance is recorded with a gap of 5 years.
As it is clear from the given data, from 2000 to 2010 there is a steady and positive increase in the percentage of attendance in all the four types of schools. The attendance in public schools is much higher compared to the other three types of schools. Initially, the village schools show a noticeably poor percentage in attendance. At the same time, the 'General English Medium' schools witnessed less attendance than the public schools. All in all, the continuous higher percentage indicates that the relevant authorities are concerned about improving the country's education. Therefore, the 'Government' must have taken an effective measure to improve the literacy in the villages.
Noteworthy, public school attendance indicates solid infrastructure and focuses on the healthy growth of the corresponding authorities.

2. The two pie charts below show the online shopping trends in Delhi.
Write an analytical paragraph based on the given information by selecting and reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons.

Question. Write an analytical paragraph based on the following bar chart:
Answer. The bar chart shows the percentage of females entering higher education in the years 1985 and 1995. The chart shows the percentages in four countries, India, London, Italy, Russia. The data is shown in millions. Overall, the proportion of women in higher education is increased in the four countries. In general, there were more female students in 1995 than in 1985, with more than half of women in higher education in all of the four countries. In addition, in four of the countries, the percentage of women going into higher education rose. The most dramatic change was in India, where the percentage is more than doubled. The least of all change was seen in London change. The only country where there was no increase was Italy. Although the percentage of Australian women going into higher education remained the same. Russia's highest percentage of women went for higher education, which sustained its position even after a decade.

Question. Analyze the picture in your own words.

Answer. Our world is suffering a great deal because of the rising problem of pollution. It is really painful to see the city and its environment suffering for years. There used to be trees on the city roads. Also, a few vehicles were plying on them. Life was peaceful and free. Now it has become a thing of the distant future. The smoke emitted by vehicles has become a health hazard causing many respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis etc. Also, noise pollution has greatly increased. The smoke being emitted from chimneys of factories contains poisonous gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. These cause various breathingrelated problems and later serious diseases. The trees look diseased and withered. The drains used to be cleaned. But now, they are seldom cleaned. Mounds of sewage are seen piled up on thoroughfares. Thus the city has become unfit for healthy living. It is all due to increasing environmental pollution. This all calls for immediate steps by all of us to check the increasing environmental pollution. If immediate steps are not taken in this direction, the world may soon become unsuitable for living.

Question. Write an analytical paragraph on whether the Internet is useful or not based on cues given below.
Hints:
● Internet widely used
● Interconnection
● Easy and quick
● Made our life easier
● Various uses
● E-commerce
● No access in a few places

Answer. The Internet is a modern international computer network system. It is an interconnection method that makes access easy from anywhere. Internet is one of the greatest creative and popular inventions in the history of science. Its functions are easy and quick. A number dialled from the computer and a link to the Internet will soon connect to the outside. It has made our lives easier. The Internet has various uses like communication, learning, exchanging information, entertainment, etc. It is a milestone in the modern world of communication. It also plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. Today ecommerce has become very popular with customers. Because online shopping applications have brought a revolution in the world, which saves time and gives millions of options of one product at their convenience. Nowadays, millions of people have access to the internet facility. But many people in some areas of the world still don't have access to the Internet.

Question. The line graph shows Delhi Metro station passengers.Write an analytical paragraph on the information provided by the graph and make comparison where relevant.

Answer. The line-graph depicts the number of people using a metro station in New Delhi over a given day of a year.The number of passengers rises sharply in the morning reaching a peak of 1500 at 7 am. After the morning peak there is a steady drop to 800 at around 9 am and less than 500 at 12 in the noon. After 12 there is a steady increase in the number of passengers. 1000 passengers boarded the train at 3:00 pm .The evening brings a huge increase from 1200 at 4 pm to almost 1600 at 5 pm. The number of passengers tapers off slightly after 5 pm, but falls quickly to 200 by 8 pm.
All in all, the time series show that the greatest number of passengers gather in the station early in the morning and also early in the evening when it is their time to go to work and in the evening when they come back from work and take the train to home. In between the travelling is less mostly by those who are going to or coming from some personal business.

Question. Write an analytical paragraph based on the following
table:

Answer. The 'Table' shows year wise percentage of attendance in four different types of schools of India. The percentage of attendance is recorded with a gap of 5 years.
As it is clear from the given data, from 2000 to 2010 there is a steady and positive increase in the percentage of attendance in all the four types of schools. The attendance in public schools is much higher compared to the other three types of schools. Initially, the village schools show a noticeably poor percentage in attendance. At the same time, the 'General English Medium' schools witnessed less attendance than the public schools. All in all, the continuous higher percentage indicates that the relevant authorities are concerned about improving the country's education. Therefore, the 'Government' must have taken an effective measure to improve the literacy in the villages.
Noteworthy, public school attendance indicates solid infrastructure and focuses on the healthy growth of the corresponding authorities.

2. The two pie charts below show the online shopping trends in Delhi.
Write an analytical paragraph based on the given information by selecting and reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons.

Question. Write an analytical paragraph based on the following bar chart:

Answer. The bar chart shows the percentage of females entering higher education in the years 1985 and 1995. The chart shows the percentages in four countries, India, London, Italy, Russia. The data is shown in millions. Overall, the proportion of women in higher education is increased in the four countries. In general, there were more female students in 1995 than in 1985, with more than half of women in higher education in all of the four countries. In addition, in four of the countries, the percentage of women going into higher education rose. The most dramatic change was in India, where the percentage is more than doubled. The least of all change was seen in London change. The only country where there was no increase was Italy. Although the percentage of Australian women going into higher education remained the same. Russia's highest percentage of women went for higher education, which sustained its position even after a decade.

Question. Analyze the picture in your own words.

Answer. Our world is suffering a great deal because of the rising problem of pollution. It is really painful to see the city and its environment suffering for years. There used to be trees on the city roads. Also, a few vehicles were plying on them. Life was peaceful and free. Now it has become a thing of the distant future. The smoke emitted by vehicles has become a health hazard causing many respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis etc. Also, noise pollution has greatly increased. The smoke being emitted from chimneys of factories contains poisonous gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. These cause various breathingrelated problems and later serious diseases. The trees look diseased and withered. The drains used to be cleaned. But now, they are seldom cleaned. Mounds of sewage are seen piled up on thoroughfares. Thus the city has become unfit for healthy living. It is all due to increasing environmental pollution. This all calls for immediate steps by all of us to check the increasing environmental pollution. If immediate steps are not taken in this direction, the world may soon become unsuitable for living.

Question. Write an analytical paragraph on whether the Internet is useful or not based on cues given below.
Hints:
● Internet widely used
● Interconnection
● Easy and quick
● Made our life easier
● Various uses
● E-commerce
● No access in a few places

Answer. The Internet is a modern international computer network system. It is an interconnection method that makes access easy from anywhere. Internet is one of the greatest creative and popular inventions in the history of science. Its functions are easy and quick. A number dialled from the computer and a link to the Internet will soon connect to the outside. It has made our lives easier. The Internet has various uses like communication, learning, exchanging information, entertainment, etc. It is a milestone in the modern world of communication. It also plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. Today ecommerce has become very popular with customers. Because online shopping applications have brought a revolution in the world, which saves time and gives millions of options of one product at their convenience. Nowadays, millions of people have access to the internet facility. But many people in some areas of the world still don't have access to the Internet.

Question. The line graph shows Delhi Metro station passengers.Write an analytical paragraph on the information provided by the graph and make comparison where relevant.

Answer. The line-graph depicts the number of people using a metro station in New Delhi over a given day of a year.The number of passengers rises sharply in the morning reaching a peak of 1500 at 7 am. After the morning peak there is a steady drop to 800 at around 9 am and less than 500 at 12 in the noon. After 12 there is a steady increase in the number of passengers. 1000 passengers boarded the train at 3:00 pm .The evening brings a huge increase from 1200 at 4 pm to almost 1600 at 5 pm. The number of passengers tapers off slightly after 5 pm, but falls quickly to 200 by 8 pm.
All in all, the time series show that the greatest number of passengers gather in the station early in the morning and also early in the evening when it is their time to go to work and in the evening when they come back from work and take the train to home. In between the travelling is less mostly by those who are going to or coming from some personal business.

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