Exercise Solutions Available
Step-by-step answers for all textbook questions in this chapter
Exam Pattern Overview
Each term exam follows this structure:
| Section | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | One-mark (fill in, match, choose) | 20 marks |
| Section B | Short answer (3 marks each) | 30 marks |
| Section C | Long answer (5 marks each) | 30 marks |
| Writing | Letter / Essay / Story | 20 marks |
Note: The exact pattern can vary by school. Always refer to the latest question paper model from your teacher.
All Chapters — Term-wise
Term 1
- Prose: The Secret Garden (excerpt), The School Boy
- Poem: The School Boy (William Blake), Friendship
- Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Tenses
- Writing: Informal letter, Paragraph writing
Term 2
- Prose: The Devoted Son, The Tower of London
- Poem: The Song of the Flower (Khalil Gibran)
- Grammar: Prepositions, Conjunctions, Degrees of comparison
- Writing: Formal letter, Descriptive essay
Term 3
- Prose: Exploring the Deep Blue Sea, The Power of Music
- Poem: I Wonder
- Grammar: Active and Passive Voice, Reported Speech, Articles
- Writing: Narrative essay, Report writing
How to Study Each Section
Literature (Prose and Poem)
1. Read the chapter once without stopping. 2. Note all difficult words and look up meanings. 3. Read the textbook questions and try to answer them. 4. Write a short summary (4–5 sentences) per chapter. 5. Identify literary devices in poems with line references.
Grammar
- Do every exercise in the textbook — at least twice.
- Maintain a grammar notebook with rules and examples.
- Focus on: tenses, active/passive, reported speech, articles, prepositions.
- Practise error correction — common exam question type.
Writing
- Learn the format for each type: informal letter, formal letter, essay, story.
- Practise writing one piece per week.
- Use a varied vocabulary — avoid repeating the same words.
- Begin essays with a quote or surprising fact for extra marks.
High-Priority Topics
| Topic | Why important | Marks typically |
|---|---|---|
| Tenses | High frequency in grammar section | 4–6 marks |
| Active/Passive Voice | Usually 3–5 marks directly | 3–5 marks |
| Letter writing | Full writing question | 5–8 marks |
| Poem literary devices | Short + long answer | 3–5 marks |
| Vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms) | Section A questions | 3–4 marks |
Score Strategy
- To score 80+: Cover all textbook exercises + read all chapters + practise writing formats.
- To score 90+: Do the above + memorise key quotes from poems + attempt mock papers under time pressure.
- Common mistake: Students skip grammar exercises and rely only on memorising prose summaries. Grammar is easier to score once you practise the rules.
Revision Checklist
- [ ] All prose chapters read and summarised
- [ ] All poems read with literary devices noted
- [ ] All grammar exercises completed
- [ ] Two letters written and checked
- [ ] One essay written per term
- [ ] Vocabulary list (20 words per chapter) completed
- [ ] All textbook exercise questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Each term exam is typically 100 marks. Section A is 1-mark questions, Section B is 3-mark short answers, and Section C is 5-mark long answers. The pattern may vary slightly by school.