Gujarat Board Subject Wise Syllabus Class 10 English First Language 2026-27

Gujarat Board Subject Wise Syllabus Class 10 English First Language 2026-27

Hello students! Good English skills help you in every subject and in your future career.

This guide gives you complete information about GSEB English First Language syllabus for 2026-27.

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Why English First Language is Important

The marks allotted for English First Language is 100 in Gujarat Board Exam. Good English means you perform better in all your subjects. It helps you in competitive exams ,JEE,NEET and UPSC. It is needed in a job interview and for professional work. It is very important to learn English well in Class 10 as it prepares you for your future.


✔ Complete GSEB Class 10 English First Language Syllabus 2026-27


All sections test your language understanding and expression abilities.


✔ Reading Section:


✅ Unseen Passages - Reading comprehension with factual and inferential questions

✅ Note Making - Creating notes from given passages

✅ Understanding main ideas - Finding themes and detailed information from texts


✔ Writing Section:


✅ Letter Writing

✅ Essay Writing

✅ Story Writing

✅ Report Writing

✅ Article Writing

✅ Speech Writing


✔ Grammar Section:


✅ Tenses

✅ Voice Change

✅ Narration

✅ Modals

✅ Clauses

✅ Prepositions

✅ Articles


✔ Literature Section:


✅ Prose Lessons - Stories and chapters from prescribed textbook

✅ Poetry - Poems with explanation and appreciation

✅ Supplementary Reader - Additional stories for extensive reading

✅ Character Analysis - Understanding characters from stories

✅ Theme and Message - Identifying moral and themes from lessons


✔ Gujarat Board Class 10 English Exam Pattern


The exam pattern helps you understand question distribution. English First Language paper is of 100 marks and 3 hours duration. Questions test different language skills.

SectionType of QuestionsMarks Per QuestionTotal Marks

Section A

Reading Comprehension

1-2 marks each

20 marks

Section B

Writing Skills

5-10 marks each

30 marks

Section C

Grammar

1-3 marks each

20 marks

Section D

Literature (Prose)

2-5 marks each

15 marks

Section E

Literature (Poetry)

2-5 marks each

15 marks

Important Topics You Must Focus On

Reading comprehension carries good marks and is scoring if practiced regularly. Read English newspapers and story books daily. Practice at least 15-20 unseen passages before exams for better speed and understanding.


Writing section has maximum marks weightage of 30 marks. Letter writing and essay writing are most important. Learn proper formats for different types of letters. Practice various essay topics covering current issues.


Grammar section tests your language rules knowledge. Tenses, voice and narration are very important topics. Make separate notes for each grammar topic. Practice exercises daily to master grammar rules.


Literature needs careful reading of textbook lessons. Understand the plot, characters and message of each story. For poetry, understand meaning of difficult words and overall theme.


✔ Smart Study Tips for English Preparation


Read your textbook lessons carefully. Make notes of difficult words and their meanings. Understand the story first, then learn answers.


For grammar, understand the rules with examples. Do not just memorize rules. Practice exercises from multiple books. Clear your doubts immediately from teachers. Make a grammar handbook for quick revision.


For writing section, practice different formats. Time yourself while writing to improve speed.


✔ Common Mistakes to Avoid


Writing without practice leads to poor expression and many errors. Not learning proper formats for letters and reports causes mark deduction.


Ignoring grammar thinking it is easy is a big mistake. Grammar carries 20 marks and needs regular practice. Using difficult words without knowing their meaning makes answers unclear.


Not reading textbook lessons thoroughly affects literature answers.


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Class 10 English needs regular practice and proper guidance. Strong English skills benefit you throughout life. With expert coaching, scoring excellent marks becomes achievable.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.

How can I improve my English vocabulary?

Ans.

Read English books and newspapers daily

Q2.

Is grammar difficult to learn in English?

Ans.

No, grammar becomes easy with regular practice. Understand rules with examples. Do exercises daily. Focus on important topics like tenses, voice and narration first.

Q3.

How many essays should I practice before exams?

Ans.

Practice at least 20 different essay topics to Learn proper essay structure with introduction and conclusion.

Q4.

Can I score 90+ marks in English First Language?

Ans.

Yes, many students score above 90 with consistent practice. Focus on all sections equally. Good writing skills, strong grammar and neat handwriting help achieve high marks.

Q5.

Should I learn all textbook lessons or only selected ones?

Ans.

You must study all textbook lessons thoroughly. Questions can come from any lesson. Understanding all lessons also improves your overall English comprehension skills.