English

This is a complete, free study companion for English — built around what the exam actually asks. The topics examiners repeat most are Textual prose comprehension with activities, Grammar do-as-directed in textual/non-textual passages, and Personal response questions from prose passages. The syllabus runs to 6 chapters. Below you'll find the full topic-frequency ranking, the exam paper pattern, every chapter, a step-by-step study plan, and the official downloads — everything in one place.

Everything here is free. We're an independent student resource, not the official Maharashtra Board body, so always confirm the current syllabus and exam dates on the official Maharashtra Board website before you rely on them.

Key information

Level: Class 10
Programme: CL10
Exam: Secondary School Certificate
Conducted by: MSBSHSE

Most frequently examined topics

#	Topic	Times asked
1	Textual prose comprehension with activities	4
2	Grammar do-as-directed in textual/non-textual passages	4
3	Personal response questions from prose passages	4
4	Formal and informal letter writing	4
5	Information transfer: verbal to non-verbal and non-verbal to verbal	4
6	Poetry appreciation format	4
7	Summary writing from non-textual passage	2
8	Speech writing with given points	2
9	View-counterview writing	2
10	News report writing	2
11	Story development or narration of experience	2
12	Infinitives and non-finite verb forms	2

Counted across the official previous-year question papers we have analysed for this subject. It shows what has been asked before — it does not predict what will appear in your exam. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Grammar Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Sentence Structure and Punctuation
Chapter 3: Writing Skills: Paragraphs and Essays
Chapter 4: Reading Comprehension: Prose Passages
Chapter 5: Literature: Poetry and Short Stories
Chapter 6: Writing in Context: Letters and Reports

How to study English and score well

Start with the highest-frequency topics — In English, Textual prose comprehension with activities, Grammar do-as-directed in textual/non-textual passages, Personal response questions from prose passages, and Formal and informal letter writing appear again and again in past papers. Master these first — they return the most marks for the time you put in.
Practise with previous-year papers — Solve the last 5–10 years of Maharashtra Board English papers under timed, exam-like conditions. Past papers show exactly which topics repeat and how questions are worded.
Revise actively, not passively — Write a one-page summary for each of the 6 chapters — key definitions, formulas and the points examiners reward — then re-test yourself instead of re-reading.
Mark your answers with the official scheme — After each practice paper, score yourself against the official marking scheme. It shows how marks are awarded step-by-step, so you learn to present answers the way examiners expect.

Exam tips: how to score higher in English

Where students lose marks: rushing the high-weightage questions, skipping the steps the marking scheme rewards, and saving easy sections for last. Read the whole paper first, attempt your strongest section early to bank marks, and always show your working.

Manage your time: split your time in proportion to the marks each section carries, keep a few minutes at the end to check, and never leave a question blank — a partial, structured answer still earns partial marks.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most important topics in English?

Based on past papers, the most frequently asked topics include Textual prose comprehension with activities, Grammar do-as-directed in textual/non-textual passages, Personal response questions from prose passages. The full ranked list with how often each appears is in the "Most important topics" section above.

Where can I download English previous-year question papers?

Official Maharashtra Board previous-year question papers are available on the official Maharashtra Board website. Open the Question Papers section for the direct link, plus the exam pattern and the topics that repeat most.

How can I prepare for English faster?

Start with the highest-frequency topics, learn the exam pattern so you know how each section is marked, and practise with past papers. A subject-aware study tutor can quiz you on exactly these topics.

A Gyani AI tutor trained on the English syllabus and past papers can quiz you on the most-asked topics and show you exactly what to revise.