SSC Class 10 English Paper Pattern 2025 – Full Guide with Section-Wise Marks, Tips & Format

If you're a Maharashtra Board Class 10 student, this complete guide explains the entire English Kumarbharati paper structure for 2025, along with section-wise tips, marks distribution, and writing formats to help you score better.

🧠 Section I: Language Study (10 Marks)

This section tests your command over English grammar and vocabulary.

Skill Area	What to Study
Grammar Rules	Tenses, voice, narration, articles, modals, degrees
Vocabulary	Synonyms, antonyms, homophones, suffix/prefix
Sentence Transformation	Do as directed: active/passive, direct/indirect, etc.

✅ Tip: Practice grammar daily. Focus on sentence correction and word usage.

📚 Section II: Textual Passages (20 Marks)

This section includes comprehension-based questions from your textbook lessons and poems.

Question Type	Focus Area
Seen Prose/Poetry	Understanding, theme, character analysis
Textual Questions	Reference to context, explanation, figures of speech

✅ Tip: Read all lessons and poems with paraphrasing. Understand the meaning and central idea.

🎭 Section III: Poetry (10 Marks)

This section is dedicated to poetry appreciation and analysis.

Skills Tested	Includes
Figures of Speech	Metaphor, simile, alliteration, etc.
Central Idea	Summary and theme
Appreciation	Purpose, tone, interpretation

✅ Tip: Use the standard poetry appreciation format. Practice identifying figures of speech.

📖 Section IV: Non-Textual Passage (15 Marks)

This is an unseen comprehension passage testing your reading skills.

Question Types	Includes
Reading Comprehension	MCQs, short answers, true/false
Vocabulary	Find synonyms/antonyms from passage
Summary Writing	Brief note using main points

✅ Tip: Practice unseen passages regularly. Summarize in your own words.

✍️ Section V: Writing Skills (15 Marks)

This section includes practical writing formats tested in real-life contexts.

Q. No.	Type	Options	Marks
Q.5	Letter Writing	Informal / Formal	05
Q.6	Information Transfer	Non-verbal ↔ Verbal	05
Q.7	Speech / View–Counterview	Choose any one	05

✅ Tip: Know all writing formats. Be clear, structured, and grammatically accurate.

🎨 Section VI: Creative Writing (10 Marks)

This is your chance to showcase your imagination and storytelling skills.

Group	Task Type	Options	Marks
A	Thematic Writing	Expansion / News Report	05
B	Story / Experience	Story / Experience Writing	05

✅ Tip: Use creativity, structure, and expressive language. Practice both formats.

🎧 Internal Assessment (20 Marks)

This assessment evaluates your speaking, listening, and regular assignments.

Component	Marks
Listening Skill	05
Speaking Skill	05
Assignment 1	05
Assignment 2	05

📊 Total Marks Summary

Section	Marks
Language Study	10
Textual Passages	20
Poetry	10
Non-textual Passage	15
Writing Skills	15
Creative Writing	10
Written Exam Total	80
Internal Assessment	20
Grand Total	100

🎯 Final Tips to Score High in Class 10 English

• 📚 Read your textbook thoroughly – don’t skip any poem or passage.
• ✍️ Practice letter writing, speeches, stories, and reports weekly.
• 🧠 Solve sample papers and revise grammar regularly.
• 🗣️ Improve speaking and listening skills through YouTube and podcasts.
• 📱 Use learning tools like Quill – The Padhai App for model solutions.

🔗 See This Also 👇

• 🔍 English Kumarbharati Textbook Solutions for Class 10 – Get chapter-wise detailed answers to all textbook questions.
• 📝 English Kumarbharati Chapter-wise Notes – Simplified summaries, grammar tips, and answer formats.
• 🛠️ Question Paper Making Software for Teachers – Instantly generate custom papers with marks and solutions!