Passages: Two unseen passages, one of which may be a literary passage, and the other could be from non-fiction or general topics. Questions are designed to test understanding, vocabulary, and inference skills.
Writing Skills
Essay Writing: Topics can vary from descriptive, narrative, argumentative, to analytical.
Report Writing: Based on an event, situation, or incident.
Letter Writing: Formal and informal letters.
Application Writing: Applications for various purposes like seeking admission or a job.
Grammar
Tenses: Use and correct forms.
Voice: Active and passive.
Narration: Direct and indirect speech.
Transformation of Sentences: Changing from one form to another.
Correction of Sentences: Identifying and correcting errors.
Literature
Prescribed Textbooks
Prose and Drama
“The Merchant of Venice” by William Shakespeare: Study of the play, its characters, themes, and critical analysis.
“The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank: Study of the diary, its historical context, and themes.
Poetry
“A Collection of Poems”: This could include various poets like William Wordsworth, Robert Frost, and others. The focus is on understanding the themes, stylistic devices, and meanings of the poems.
Short Stories
A selection of short stories by various authors. This includes understanding the narrative, themes, and character development.
Supplementary Texts
Additional Books: As specified by the board or school. These could include supplementary texts or additional literature recommended by the curriculum.