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Weightage: Unit G1CDC High YieldA, an, the — definite, indefinite, and zero articles with usage rules, exceptions, and practice.
38 chapters · CDC Syllabus 2081/2082 · 0 Solved Model Questions · 100 Marks Preparation Guide
The Class 10 SEE English paper is unusual among SEE subjects because half of its marks come from writing rather than from recalling facts. The syllabus here is therefore split in two, exactly as the exam is. The first group covers grammar in the order the syllabus teaches it: articles, prepositions, tenses, connectives, question tags, reported speech, voice, conditional sentences, subject-verb agreement, interrogation and negation, causative verbs, modals, relative pronouns, and adjectives and adverbs. Each grammar chapter explains the rule, shows the common mistake, and gives paired examples that contrast a wrong answer with a right one, because in a multiple-choice grammar question the distractor is usually the mistake you are most likely to make.
The second group covers writing skills: paragraphs, describing labels and charts, sets of instructions, recipes, advertisements, notices, rules and regulations, news stories, story skeletons, condolence and congratulation messages, invitation and thank-you letters, biography, leave and job applications, dialogue, letters, email, short essay, diary entries, newspaper articles, and book and film reviews. Each writing chapter gives a worked model with the layout marked out, because in this paper the format carries marks on its own. Together the two groups cover every question the paper has asked in recent years.
A, an, the — definite, indefinite, and zero articles with usage rules, exceptions, and practice.
Prepositions of time, place, and direction with collocations and common SEE patterns.
The full tense system: present, past, and future in simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous.
Conjunctions, connectors, and linking words that join clauses and ideas coherently.
Tag questions — forming, matching auxiliary with subject, and intonation patterns.
Direct into indirect speech — tense backshift, pronoun and time changes, and reporting verbs.
Active and passive voice across all tenses, with agent, modal, and imperative conversions.
Zero, first, second, and third conditionals with mixed forms and use of 'If'.
Concord rules — singular and plural subjects, collective nouns, and tricky SEE traps.
Wh- and yes/no questions, negation, and transforming statements into questions.
Have, get, make, let, and help — causative structures with active and passive forms.
Can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, and ought to with uses.
Who, whom, whose, which, that, where, and when — defining and non-defining clauses.
Degrees of comparison, adjective and adverb positions, and their correct forms.
Topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion — structuring a coherent paragraph.
Describing process diagrams, charts, tables, and picture-based content in clear English.
Writing step-by-step instructions using imperatives, sequence markers, and clear layout.
Ingredients, method, cooks' tips — a structured recipe format for board exams.
Tone, slogans, and key information — drafting effective classified and display ads.
Formal notice format — headings, date, venue, and clear announcement information.
Drafting rules and regulations — numbered clauses, do's and don'ts, and formal tone.
Headline, byline, lead, and body — reporting events in an inverted-pyramid structure.
Expanding outlines into a complete story with setting, conflict, and resolution.
Sympathy messages — warm, respectful tone, appropriate structure, and wording.
Congratulatory messages — cheerful tone, occasion details, and warm wishes.
Formal and informal invitations — recipient, event details, response, and format.
Grateful letters — tone, sincerity, structure, and appropriate register.
Life stories — early life, achievements, and legacy in a chronological narrative.
Free-style paragraph writing — fluency, linking ideas, and effective vocabulary.
Formal leave applications — recipient, reason, duration, and polite closing.
Cover letters and CVs — qualifications, experience, and professional presentation.
Writing dialogues — natural speech, speaker turns, and situation-appropriate expressions.
Formal and informal letters — address blocks, salutation, body, and complimentary close.
Email writing — subject lines, salutation, concise body, and closing conventions.
Essays — introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion with examples and clarity.
Diary entries — date, personal reflection, feelings, and informal first-person voice.
Magazine and newspaper articles — headings, paragraphs, and reader engagement.
Reviews — plot, characters, themes, and personal evaluation with reasoned judgment.
Complete full mock test set following the official 100-mark grid: Group A (10m), Group B (34m), Group C (40m), Group D (16m) with real-time timer & step-by-step marking rubric.