How to prepare for English Class 10: Tips & Tricks, Important Topics for English | How To Prepare For Class 10

English subject might be ignored by many students as importance is given to other mainstream subjects. But, English is quite an important subject to study especially in the present scenario. It is not very difficult to study but, requires a complete strategy when preparing as it contains quite a few sections that need attention.

English for Class 10 (Videos | Docs)

Includes 277 docs, 28 videos & 5 tests

A few tips and tricks for English Class 10 Preparation are given here:

1. Read your NCERT Textbooks thoroughly:

You must start with giving a thorough reading to your NCERT Textbooks especially when preparing for Literature section. NCERT Textbooks help in building a base for further learning. Read NCERT books regularly as CBSE board exam question papers are completely based on this book. It is important to read every poem and chapter at least once and answer all the questions given at the end of the chapter/poem. NCERT Solutions will also be of great help here as they contain answers to all questions according to CBSE Pattern.

NCERT Textbooks and solutions

Literature Reader

Chapter 1 - Two Gentlemen of Verona

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 1 - Two Gentlemen of Verona; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions - Chapter 1 - Two Gentlemen of Verona; Class 10; English

Chapter 2 - Mrs. Packletide s Tiger

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 2 - Mrs Packletide's Tiger; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions - Chapter 2 - Mrs. Packletide's Tiger; Class 10; English

Chapter 3 - The Letter

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 3 - The Letter; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 3 - The Letter; Class 10; English

Chapter 4 - A Shady Plot

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 4 - A Shady Plot; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 4 - A Shady Plot; Class 10; English

Chapter 5 - Patol Babu, Film Star

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 5 - Patol Babu; Film Star; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions - Chapter 5 - Patol Babu; Film Star; Class 10; English

Chapter 6 - Virtually True

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 6 - Virtually True; Film Star; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions - Chapter 6 - Virtually True; Class 10; English

Chapter 7 - The Frog and the Nightingale

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 7 - The Frog And The Nightingale; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 7 - The Frog and the Nightingale; Class 10; English

Chapter 8 - The Mirror

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 8 - Mirror; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions - Chapter 8 - The Mirror; Class 10; English

Chapter 9 - Not Marbles, Nor the Gilded Monuments (Sonnet 55)

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 9 - Not Marble; nor the Gilded Monuments; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 9 - Not Marbles; Nor the Gilded Monuments; Class 10; English

Chapter 10 - Ozymandias

• NCERT Solutions Chapter 10 - Ozymandias; Class 10; English

Chapter 11 - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 11 - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 11 - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner; Class 10; English

Chapter 12 - Snake

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 12 - Snake; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 12 - Snake; Class 10; English

Chapter 13 - The Dear Departed

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 13 - The Dear Departed; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 13 - The Dear Departed; Class 10; English

Chapter 14 - Julius Caesar

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 14 - Julius Caesar; Class 10; English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 14 - Julius Caesar; Class 10; English

First Flight

Chapter 1 - A Letter to God

• Chapter 1 - A Letter to God (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 1 - A Letter to God ; Class 10; English

Chapter 2 - Nelson Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom

• Chapter 2 - Nelson Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 2 - Long Walk to Freedom; Class 10; English

Chapter 3 - Two Stories about Flying

• Chapter 3 - Two Stories about Flying (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 3 - Two Stories about Flying ; Class 10; English

Chapter 4 - From the Diary of Anne Frank

• Chapter 4 - From the Diary of Anne Frank (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 4 - From the Diary of Anne ; Class 10; English

Chapter 5 - The Hundred Dresses - I

• Chapter 5 - The Hundred Dresses - I (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 5 - The Hundred Dresses - I ; Class 10; English

Chapter 6 - The Hundred Dresses - II

• Chapter 6 - The Hundred Dresses - II (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 10 - The Hundred Dresses - II ; Class 10; English

Chapter 7 - Glimpses of India

• Chapter 7 - Glimpses of India (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 7 - Glimpses of India; Class 10; English

Chapter 8 - Mijbil the Otter

• Chapter 8 - Mijbil the Otter (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 8 - Mijbil the Otter; Class 10; English

Chapter 9 - Madam rides the Bus

• Chapter 9 - Madam rides the Bus (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 9 - Madam Rides the Bus; Class 10; English

Chapter 10 - The Sermon at Benares

• Chapter 10 - The Sermon at Benares (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 10 - The Sermon at Benares; Class 10; English

Chapter 11 - The Proposal

• Chapter 11 - The Proposal (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 11 - The Proposal; Class 10; English

Poem - Dust of Snow

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - Dust of Snow; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - Dust of Snow; English; Class 10

Poem - Fire and Ice

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - Fire and Ice; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - Fire and Ice; English; Class 10

Poem - A Tiger in the Zoo

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - A Tiger in the Zoo; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - A Tiger in the Zoo; English; Class 10

Poem - How to Tell Wild Animals

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - How to Tell Wild Animals; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - How to Tell Wild Animals; English; Class 10

Poem - The Ball Poem

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - The Ball Poem; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - The Ball Poem; English; Class 10

Poem - Amanda!

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - Amanda!; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - Amanda!; English; Class 10

Poem - Animals

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - Animals; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - Animals; English; Class 10

Poem - The Trees

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - The Trees; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - The Trees; English; Class 10

Poem - Fog

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - Fog; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - Fog; English; Class 10

Poem - The Tale of Custard the Dragon

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - The Tale of Custard the Dragon; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - The Tale of Custard the Dragon; English; Class 10

Poem - For Anne Gregory

• NCERT Textbook: Poem - For Anne Gregory; English; Class 10
• NCERT Solutions: Poem - For Anne Gregory; English; Class 10

Footprints

Chapter 1 - A Triumph of Surgery

• Chapter 1 - A Triumph of Surgery (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 1 - A Triumph of Surgery; Class 10; English

Chapter 2 - The Thief s Story

• Chapter 2 - The Thief's Story (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 2 - The Thief s Story; Class 10; English

Chapter 3 - The Midnight Visitor

• Chapter 3 - The Midnight Visitor (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions; Chapter 3 - The Midnight Visitor; Class 10; English

Chapter 4 - A Question of Trust

• Chapter 4 - A Question of Trust (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions; Chapter 4 - A Question of Trust; Class 10; English

Chapter 5 - Footprints without Feet

• Chapter 5 - Footprints without Feet (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 5 - Footprints without Feet; Class 10; English

Chapter 6 - The Making of a Scientist

• Chapter 6 - The Making of a Scientist (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions; Chapter 6 - The Making of a Scientist; Class 10; English

Chapter 7 - The Necklace

• Chapter 7 - The Necklace (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 7 - The Necklace; Class 10; English

Chapter 8 - The Hack Driver

• Chapter 8 - The Hack Driver (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions; Chapter 8 - The Hack Driver; Class 10; English

Chapter 9 - Bholi

• Chapter 9 - Bholi (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions Chapter 9 - Bholi; Class 10; English

Chapter 10 - The Book that saved the Earth

• Chapter 10 - The Book that saved the Earth (Textbook); Class 10 English
• NCERT Solutions; Chapter 10 - The Book that saved the Earth; Class 10; English

2. Practice a lot: 

Every section in english be it Reading, writing, grammar or literature can be excelled only with a lot of practice. Practice by writing out every answer as writing will help you analyse your grammatical as well as spelling mistakes and help you improve on them. English cannot be studied in a day, practicing it through writing, reading, listening and speaking is the best way to gain mastery over the language.

Practice tests

• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 1 - Two Gentlemen of Verona; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 2; Mrs. Packletide's Tiger; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (Solved) Chapter 3 - The Letter; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 4 - A Shady Plot; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 5 - Patol Babu; Film Star; Class 10; English
• MCQ (with Solutions) Chapter 6 - Virtually True; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 7 - The Frog and The Nightingale; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 8 - The Mirror; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 9 - Not Marbles; Nor the Gilded Monuments; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 10 - Ozymandias; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 11 - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 12 - Snake; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 13 - The Dear Departed; Class 10; English
• MCQ's (with Solutions) Chapter 14 - Julius Caesar; Class 10; English

3. Solve Previous Year Papers:

Previous Year question papers are a way of knowing the pattern of the final exam. By solving previous year papers, you will be able to figure out your weaknesses and strengths for various concepts. One must solve previous year papers/ sample papers to get familiar with the questioning pattern and to be able to know how to manage time.

Section wise Weightage for Class 10 English Exam:
 

Section wise Preparation Tips:

• Unseen passage/note making: This is an extremely scoring section and needs the least amount of effort comparatively. Read the passage very carefully and you will be able to find answers to the questions easily.

• Writing skills: Remember to always follow the format. Majority of the questions in this section are for 10 marks, divided into 3 marks for format, 4 for content and 3 for fluency/accuracy of English as far as I remember. Read as many articles, letters etc. to get an idea about the flow to be followed and also learn some new terms and words.

• Grammar: For Grammar, Practice is the only key. Brush up basic rules and attempt as many questions as possible and learn from the mistakes you make.

• Literature: Read all the chapters very thoroughly from the NCERT textbooks and learn answers from NCERT Solutions. Understanding the chapter is not enough as you will be expected to write 7-10 mark answers in the exam. Keeping this in mind, try to attempt past year papers and questions from other reference material and try to frame long answers. Each of these long answers should have an introduction, body and conclusion. Aim for about 150-200 words spread across 3-4 paragraphs.

Formats for Writing Section

Article Writing:

How to Write an Article Step by Step-

Eye catching Title – This is the most important part of your article. Give your article a title that catches the attention of the reader. If you choose a topic burning It should be relevant to the.

Beginning – Begin your article with a quotation or popular poetic line that supports your topic most relevantly. Let the readers be satisfied that you are going to write something new and relevant.

Content- A vast ground for your creativity comprising reasons, effects, present state of affairs, etc. This part must include:

Facts/ statistics

Statistics

Quotes by well-known people

References from media (film, television, radio)

Definitions of the terms you are using.

Quotes and illustrations on the subject you are writing.

Helpful tools, resources or products (if many, consider creating a sidebar)

References to local venues or events (if for a regional/local publication).

Note - Good vocabulary, grammatical knowledge, Creativity and Subject knowledge are the integral parts of Article writing

Conclusion- Conclude with your strongest point. Use short and humourous sentences , leave at least one questions to provide a required effect on the reader’s mind.

Format/ Layout of Article Writing-

Heading/Title

By- name of the author

Body

Para I:                Introduction –

Para II:               Content -Causes, effects, present state of affairs, etc.

Para III:              Conclusion -Draw solutions and conclusions

Marking Scheme- CBSE Board session 2018-19 (08 marks)

Title –             1 mark

Accuracy-       2 marks

Content-         5 marks

Notice Writing:

A notice is the most common method of communication which gives information regarding an important event that is about to take place. A notice conveys information in a very precise manner. With the help of a notice, information is displayed publicly for others to know and follow.

Note: The notice should always be inside a box. The title of the notice should not only be catchy but also be indicative of the purpose of the notice. You could either mention the name of the event or something catchy to draw the attention of target audience. For example, Meeting of the Nature club, Attention music lovers!

Diary Entry

Diary is a kind of personal document. It records an individual’s account of a day of his/her life.

 Format

1. Top left- Date, day and time.

2. Tense Most frequently used- Simple past, Present perfect and future.

3. First person application.

    Steps

1. Begin the entry with general sentence describing the day or momentary feelings.

2. In the body, you may discuss an event, your feelings towards it. How it is likely to affect your future plans.

3. Conclude with final remark and future course of action.

E-Mail Writing:

E-mail, also known as Electronic Mail is a method of exchanging digital messages across internet or other computer networks. It is the quickest way to communicate in writing.

 E-mail messages consist of two major sections:

1. Header consisting of- subject, sender, receiver, date and time.

2. Body which contains the message. It can be formal/informal letter depending on the purpose

 Tips on composing E-mails:

Subject

• It should be brief

• It should give a clue to the content of the message

• It need not be a complete sentence

Salutation

Dear Sir/first name of the person

Opening Statement

Begin with a pleasantry or greeting

When replying a message- Thank you for your message/ I received your message

Clarity and tone

When you expect a reply-‘Please let me know’

When you want help-‘please’ or ‘kindly’

Paragraphs

Each main idea should be in a separate paragraph.

Use complete sentence. Do not use SMS language.

Complimentary close

Regards/Love

Name.

Informal Letter Writing

INFORMAL LETTERS

Informal letters are the letters written to friends, parents, relatives and acquaintances.

FORMAT

Formal Letter Writing

In English there are a number of conventions that should be used when writing a formal letter. Furthermore, you must write as simply and as clearly as possible, and not to make the letter longer than necessary. Remember not to use informal language like contractions.

It is very important, therefore, that your letters have the desired effect on the reader. In order to achieve this, they should be:

1. In the correct format

2. Short and to the point

3. Relevant

4. Free of any grammatical or spelling mistakes

5. Polite, even if you’re complaining

6. Well presented

FORMAT

Speech Writing

Purpose

To express views before the public.

Format:

• Salutation or greeting

• Disclosure of topic

• Narration of facts, presentation of data, relevant examples, etc.

• Sensible deviation from the topic

• Draw conclusion in an innovative and imaginative way.

Debate Writing

What is debate?

A debate is a formal discussion, or an argument on a subject on which people have different opinion.

POINTS TO REMEMBER::

• Always focus on the topic that needs to be addressed or discussed.

• Avoid any kind of offensive words and be polite.

• Avoid any kind of repetition and see that there is variety in your expression of ideas.

• Do not forget to mention either FOR or AGAINST the motion. Be convincing in what you write.

• And take both the sides.

Purpose

To show skill and ability in arguing.

 Format/Steps

• Salutation-‘Respected chairperson, honourable judges and all present…’.

• Introduction- views for/against-topic.

• Body- views, facts, Contradiction of opponent’s argument, rebutting the statement, questions etc.

• Conclusion- clarification of stand made.

Common phrases

I’d like to raise/the question/argue…..

In my opinion………..

Nothing could be more illogical than

I feel very strongly that…….

I would like to draw attention to…..

I fail to understand…….

I submit that…….

May I ask all present…….

I strongly oppose……..

On the contrary…….

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