The board exam English literature component is always considered very easy. It has been noted that while teaching English as a second language, teachers often assign considerable homework focusing on “writing competence, grammar, listening, and speaking,” leaving the majority of the work up to the students themselves. Teaching English as a foreign language is an integrated activity in which equal time must be devoted to the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. So it is very much important to know about how to score good marks in English Class 10.

Short answer type questions are naturally students’ strong suit; however, questions based on “read the extract and answer based on the given text” require substantial “reading skill” and adequate practise before the examination to score 4 marks out of 4. Most students get average results on questions requiring long answers and on questions based on a required novel book for prolonged reading requiring.

The goal is to succeed in scoring top marks in all categories of questions.

Class 10 English Exam Pattern:

Core skills are tested in the Class 10 Exam Pattern. These are:

1. Reading skills: Through comprehension tests and through measuring general comprehension of questions posed in the literature section which measures comprehension of the text
2. Writing skills: Through the written and grammar sections of the paper and also through the literature section as well
3. Listening and Speaking skills: Through the grammar and literature sections of the paper and also through particular activities in the writing sections that are based more on an oratory style of writing that a literature one

Section A of the English Paper deals with reading, Section B deals with writing and grammar, and Section C poses questions on the literature that the students are given to study throughout the year, including essays, poetry, prose, and a novel. 

CBSE Class 10 English exam preparation tips:

CBSE Class 10 English exam preparation tips include:

1. Making notes of what the teacher is teaching in class in the borders of the textbook so you can recall it while studying literature
2. Using books like Wren and Martin to practice grammar exercises
3. Revising figures of speech and poetic devices well before the exam
4. Reading extra notations on the given prose/poetry/essays online to better understand where the author was coming from
5. Reading fiction helps anyone to write and articulate better and improve grammar and perfect spelling. Investing in books is a great idea
6. Reading facts and general knowledge related things will help with the writing section of the paper

Following these steps while dealing with the writing section of the paper will help score marks:

1. Pick the most familiar of the options given and create a structure in your head for your writing
2. Write pointers in pencil at the top of your page to guide you to write the entire piece. Do this in less than 1.5 minutes
3. Proofread, keep enough time to proofread, proofread again.

Following these steps when dealing with the literature section of the paper will help you gain the perfect grade:

1. Determine the Title of the Lesson from which the question is posed
2. Who is the writer, poet, or playwright?- Write this.
3. Take your time reading the excerpt provided.
4. Find the most important terms or ideas.
5. Who is talking/who is this character?- Write this if it is relevant.
6. Think back on the central focus in the poetry or prose.
7. Think back to what you learned or saw in the poem, prose piece, or lesson.

References and Helpful Books for Class 10 English:

Some helpful references and books to learn English for Class 10 Boards and beyond include-

1. Guides released on the subject by publications like Oswaal, Together With, Arihant (All in One) and VK Global (Xam Idea) which are also used by most coaching classes for all subjects including English
2. Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition
3. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
4. Old question papers should be solved by all students in preparation of the exam and to better understand the pattern of questions asked
5. And of course, nothing is better than the good old NCERT textbook which is the power to go back to after referring to anything else every time

In conclusion, while the Class 10 Board Exam for English can seem daunting, the correct guidance towards good reference materials and resources and proper methods used to educate oneself on the language shall make one succeed in scoring top marks in the English Class 10 Board Exam.