SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Important Questions for English

Develop a story in about 80-100 words with the following beginning. Give a suitable title:

He boarded the train happily and he searched his pocket for the tickets and found ……….

Imagine you are Rohan/Rima residing at 225, Veerchakra Colony, Kolhapur, 416002 “Hima Das the Indian Sprinter won 5 Golds in one month”

Non-verbal to Verbal:

Transfer the information into a paragraph:
Observe the tree diagram of types of disease and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.

Write your counterview on the topic “Internet will soon replace books”.

Points:

1. easily accessible
2. time-saving
3. economical
4. authentic
5. storehouse of information

Prepare a news report based on the following:

“Sweeper’s daughter/son scores 96% in Class XII.”

‘Imagine you are Saurabh/Soha Das residing at, Parijat Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Historical Monument - A National Treasure.’

Formal Letter -

Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting him/her to take strict action against those who spoil the beauty and purity of the Historic Places.

Verbal to Non-verbal:

Write Do’s and Don’ts for ‘In the Examination Hall’. Suggest a suitable title.

You should carry all necessary materials for exam such as pens, pencils, erasers, scale, geometrical box etc. You should not forget your identity card and hall tickets. After you enter the examination hall, keep all required things on your desk. You should follow the instructions given by the invigilator. You must read the question paper carefully. You should avoid observing other students because their tension might disturb you. You need not feel upset even if you notice other students writing very speedily. You stay calm. In any case do not talk to any of the students during the exam. It’s advisable to drink sufficient water before you enter the exam hall. Last but not the least, don’t forget to check all answers in last 10 minutes, before submitting your answer sheet to the invigilator.

Non-verbal to verbal:

Transfer the information into a paragraph.

Observe the web diagram and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.

Prepare a speech to be delivered by you in the ‘Interschool Elocution Competition,’ on account of the ‘Teacher’s Day’.

Topic: ‘Salute to the teachers’

Hints:

• An excellent educator
• Brightens a soul with its light
• Teaches from the heart, not just from the book
• Resourceful and dedicated
• Hard-working and motivated

Counterview:

Write your counterview on the topic

Science and technological development have made our life very comfortable.

Points:

• Has made life comfortable and happy.
• Life being lengthened
• Increased agricultural production
• World is brought closer through communication and transport systems
• modes of entertainment

‘Imagine you are Rohit/ Richa residing at, Sainik Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Science Exhibition’

Formal Letter-

Write a letter to a famous scientist inviting him/her as a Chief Guest of the ‘Science Day Celebration’ of your school.

Verbal to Non-verbal:

Prepare a fact file using the following points:

Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness

Ooty or Udhagamandalam’ is a hill station in Tamil Nadu. The queen of the blue mountains sits in the central region of the Nilgiri Range at 7,400 feet, 292 km south west of Bengaluru. The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church are the places which add to the beauty of Ooty. Wenlock downs is one of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty. Ooty’s hotels range from swanky to budget places. Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims are some renowned hotels. It is best to visit the place during off season, i.e. March to May to avoid large crowd. Coimbatore is the nearest airport and from there cabs are available to Ooty. From Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station you may travel by rail or meter gauge. For those taking the road NH 17 Bandipur via Maddur and Mysore will be convenient. From Bandlpur take the route to Mudumalai reserve to Ooty via Gudalur. Ooty is well known for its handmade chocolates, aromatic oils, spices and of course tea.

Speech:

Prepare a speech to be delivered by you on account of the Republic Day.

Topic: ‘How to build a new India.’

Hints:

• unity in diversity
• sacrifices of the freedom fighters
• education
• pollution free

Counterview:

Write your counterview on the topic:

‘Home cooked food cannot compete the readymade, restaurant food.’

Points:

• Simple
• Hardly mouth watering
• Consumes time and energy
• Less variety

News Report-

Prepare a news report on the following:

‘14 Child Labourers Were Rescued From Firework Factory.’

Develop a story in about 80-100 words with the following ending:

Give a suitable title:
following words:

This year it was an unusual Independence Day...

News Report:

Prepare a news report on the following:

‘Traffic Police Commissioner conducts a lecture series, to enlighten the students about safe driving.’

Developing a story/Narrating experience:

Develop a story in about 80-100 words with the following beginning:

Give a suitable title:

It was Saturday night and I was all alone at home, when suddenly...

Narrate an experience based on the given beginning and suggest a suitable title.

'Last year in September, we were travelling to our village for Ganesh Utsav. It had been raining heavily for two weeks...'

Non-verbal to Verbal

Study the table given below and prepare a paragraph on it.