Grammar Questions for Class 10 Boards:
1. Tenses
Q1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets:
"By the time we reach the station, the train ____ (leave)."
Q2: Rewrite the sentence in the future perfect continuous tense:
"By next month, they will complete the project."
2. Reported Speech
Q3: Convert the following sentence into indirect speech:
"She said, 'I have finished my homework.'"
Q4: Change the following sentence into direct speech:
"He told me that he was going to the library."
3. Active and Passive Voice
Q5: Change the following sentence into passive voice:
"The teacher explained the lesson clearly."
Q6: Change the following sentence into active voice:
"The cake was baked by my mother."
4. Modals
Q7: Fill in the blank with an appropriate modal verb:
"You ____ (should/must/might) not waste food."
Q8: Choose the correct modal verb:
"You ____ take an umbrella, it looks like rain."
(must, might, should)
5. Error Spotting
Q9: Identify the error in the following sentence:
"The children enjoys playing outside."
Q10: Spot the error in the following sentence:
"He didn't went to the market yesterday."
6. Prepositions
Q11: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
"I will meet you ____ the bus stop." (at, in, on)
Q12: Choose the correct preposition:
"She is fond ____ reading books." (of, for, in)
7. Subject-Verb Agreement
Q13: Choose the correct verb form:
"Neither the teacher nor the students ____ present today." (is/are)
Q14: Fill in the blank:
"The boys ____ playing cricket." (is/are)
Writing Skills Questions for Class 10 Boards:
1. Formal Letter Writing
Q1: Write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting him to grant you permission for a
leave of absence due to illness.
Q2: Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper about the increasing pollution levels in your city
and suggest measures to control it.
2. Informal Letter Writing
Q3: Write a letter to your friend inviting them to your birthday party.
Q4: Write a letter to your cousin telling them about a trip you recently took to a historical place.
3. Application Writing
Q5: Write an application to the Principal requesting permission to organize a cultural event in
your school.
Q6: Write an application to the Headmaster of your school requesting extra classes for
preparation of board exams.
4. Speech Writing
Q7: Write a speech on “The Importance of Education” to be delivered in your school
assembly.
Q8: Write a speech on “Save Water, Save Life” for a school event.
5. Article Writing
Q9: Write an article for your school magazine on the topic "The Role of Technology in
Education."
Q10: Write an article on “The Importance of Cleanliness and Hygiene” for your school
newsletter.
6. Diary Entry
Q11: Write a diary entry about your experience of attending a cultural program at your school.
Q12: Write a diary entry expressing your thoughts after winning a prize in a sports competition
at school.
7. Notice Writing
Q13: Write a notice for the school notice board informing students about a Health and Wellness
Workshop to be held on the upcoming Saturday.
Q14: Write a notice informing about the Annual Sports Day event, including details like date,
time, and venue.
8. Report Writing
Q15: Write a report on the Annual Day Celebration held at your school.
Q16: Write a report on the environmental awareness rally organized by your school.
Tips for Writing Skills:
Ensure that the format of the letter, application, notice, or report is correct (address,
subject, salutation, etc.).
Be clear and concise in your writing. Avoid unnecessary information.
Maintain a formal tone in formal letters and applications, and a friendly tone in informal
letters.
Use paragraphs to break your writing into logical sections, especially in essays and
articles.
Focus on a strong introduction and conclusion in essays, reports, and speeches.
1. Letter Writing
A. Formal Letter
Formal letters are written to official or professional entities, such as the school principal, the
editor of a newspaper, a government official, etc.
Format:
Sender’s Address
Date
Receiver’s Address
Salutation (Dear Sir/Madam)
Subject
Body (introduction, main content, conclusion)
Subscription (Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely)
Signature
Examples of Formal Letter Writing:
1. Write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting leave for a week due to
illness.
2. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the growing
problem of pollution in your city.
B. Informal Letter
Informal letters are written to friends, family, or relatives.
Format:
Sender’s Address
Date
Salutation (Dear [Name],)
Body (informal and conversational tone)
Closing Remarks (Take care, Best wishes)
Signature
Examples of Informal Letter Writing:
1. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party.
2. Write a letter to your cousin sharing your experience of a recent school trip.
2. Application Writing
Applications are formal letters written to request permission, information, or a service.
Format:
Sender’s Address
Date
Receiver’s Address
Subject
Salutation
Body
Subscription
Examples of Application Writing:
1. Write an application to the Principal of your school requesting permission for
organizing a cultural event.
2. Write an application to the Headmaster requesting leave for a medical check-up.
3. Notice Writing
Notices are short pieces of writing that inform others about events, programs, or important
messages.
Format:
Title (Notice)
Name of the Organization
Date
Content (details of the event or message)
Signature of the Issuer (Name & Designation)
Examples of Notice Writing:
1. Write a notice informing students about a Health and Wellness Seminar in your
school.
2. Write a notice about the Annual Sports Day event in your school.
4. Report Writing
Report writing is a formal way of presenting information regarding an event or situation.
Format:
Heading
Byline (Reporter’s name)
Date
Introduction (event description, context)
Body (details of the event, what happened, participants)
Conclusion (summary or outcome)
Examples of Report Writing:
1. Write a report on the Annual Day Celebration held in your school.
2. Write a report on a cleanliness drive organized by your school.
5. Speech Writing
Speech writing is an important skill where you need to deliver a speech on a given topic.
Format:
Salutation (Good morning/afternoon respected teachers, principal, and dear friends)
Introduction (Greet the audience and introduce the topic)
Body (Points, arguments, facts related to the topic)
Conclusion (Conclude with a call to action or a motivational message)
Sign-off (Thank you)
Examples of Speech Writing:
1. Write a speech on the importance of saving the environment for your school
assembly.
2. Write a speech on the topic, "Role of Students in Nation Building."
6. Article Writing
Articles are informative pieces that can be written on a variety of topics. They are generally
written for a school magazine or newspaper.
Format:
Headline (Title of the article)
Byline (Author's name)
Introduction (Introductory paragraph introducing the topic)
Body (Detailed explanation, facts, or opinions)
Conclusion (Summary or suggestion)
Examples of Article Writing:
1. Write an article on the topic "The Importance of Discipline in Student Life."
2. Write an article for your school magazine on the topic "The Role of Social Media in
Modern Life."
7. Diary Entry
Diary entries are informal, personal writings where you express your thoughts, feelings, and
experiences.
Format:
Date
Salutation (Dear Diary)
Body (personal reflection on the day’s events)
Conclusion (Sign off)
Examples of Diary Entry:
1. Write a diary entry about your experience of participating in a sports competition.
2. Write a diary entry about a memorable trip you took with your family.
8. Interview Writing
Interviews are often conducted to gather information from people on a certain topic.
Format:
Heading (Title of the Interview)
Introduction (Introduce the interviewer and interviewee)
Questions and Answers (Presented in a Q&A format)
Conclusion (Summarize the key points)
Examples of Interview Writing:
1. Write an interview between a reporter and a renowned scientist about the
importance of environmental conservation.
2. Write an interview between a student and a famous author discussing the
importance of reading books.
