HSC 2027 • English 1st & 2nd Paper

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Paper Code: 107

English 1st Paper

Reading (English for Today, Units 1–12) + Writing. Full marks distribution, all units with their lessons side by side, 40 paragraphs, 22 stories, letters, emails, graphs, and poem themes.

Marks Distribution

PartTest ItemsMarks
Part A
Reading		1. MCQ05
2. Open Ended Questions10
3. Information transfer / Flow chart10
4. Summarizing10
5. Cloze test with clues05
6. Cloze test without clues10
7. Rearranging10
Part B
Writing		8. Writing paragraph answering questions10
9. Completing a story07
10. Writing informal letters / e-mails05
11. Analyzing maps/graphs/charts10
12. Theme from Poem08
Total100

Paragraphs – English 1st Paper 40 Paragraphs

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  • 1Civic Engagement
  • 2Folk MusicBB-2019
  • 3Craft Work
  • 4July Uprising
  • 5Human Rights
  • 6Dream / Your Dream of a Society / A society I dream ofCB-2022; SB-2022
  • 7Importance of Relationship
  • 8Adolescence
  • 9Female EducationJB-2016; CtgB-2012; SB-2013
  • 10Gender Discrimination / Gender DisparityBB-2012; Din.B-2016
  • 11Early Marriage / Premature Marriage
  • 12Dowry SystemRB-2009; JB-2003; BB-13; Din.B-2012
  • 13Cyberbullying
  • 14Importance of Etiquette and Manners
  • 15Environment PollutionDin B-2023; RB-2017; CtgB-2014; BB-2011
  • 16Climate Change / Global WarmingDin.B-2019, 2016
  • 17Child Labour
  • 18Uses and Abuses of Mobile PhoneBB-2017
  • 19Uses and Abuses of Social Media / The impact of Facebook on teenagersJB-2022
  • 20Traffic Jam
  • 21The Day You Remember Most
  • 22Your Favourite Personality
  • 23Food AdulterationDB-2022,19,17; MB-22; Combined Board-18; Ctg.B-2017
  • 24Your CountryDB-2008; RB-2011; JB-2004; CB-2005; Ctg.B-2011,08,06; SB-2011; BB-2016,15,05,03; Din.B-2011
  • 25Benefits of Early Rising
  • 26Pahela BoishakhDin.B-2019; SB-2016; CtgB-2013
  • 27Your Best FriendJB-2017
  • 28Price HikeDB-2015; RB-2022; DB-2023 (2nd); BB-2023 (2nd)
  • 29Causes and Effects of Failure in English
  • 30Causes & Remedies of Road AccidentCB-2017,05; RB-2016; SB-2023
  • 31Victory DayCtgB-2022; BB-2022; CB-2022
  • 32Importance of Learning EnglishRB-2016,08,04; CB-2010,06; BB-2014,07; Din.B-2010
  • 33Moral Values / Social ValueDB-2006
  • 34Dengue Fever
  • 35Good Governance
  • 36Dhaka Metro Rail
  • 37Your Future Plan
  • 38An Ideal StudentDin.B-2022; CB-2017; SB-2014
  • 39Drug AddictionDin.B-2017
  • 40Earthquake

English for Today – Units 1–12 with Lessons

Unit 1: Education and Life
  • Lesson 1: The Parrot's Tale
  • Lesson 2: Education and Technology
  • Lesson 3: Children in School
  • Lesson 4: Civic Engagement
Unit 2: Art and Craft
  • Lesson 1: What is Beauty?
  • Lesson 2: Folk Music
  • Lesson 3: Art
  • Lesson 4: Craft
Unit 3: Myths and Literature
  • Lesson 1: Myths of Bengal (Behula)
  • Lesson 2: Icarus
  • Lesson 3: The Legend of Gazi
  • Lesson 4: Khona
Unit 4: History
  • Lesson 1: 3 Speeches (Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream", Nelson Mandela's speech)
  • Lesson 2: Great Women (Leela Nag, Wangari Mathai, Marie Curie)
Unit 5: Human Rights
  • Lesson 4: Coal Miners
  • Lesson 5: Frederick Douglass
Unit 6: Dreams
  • Lesson 1: What is a Dream?
  • Lesson 2: Dreams in Literature
Unit 7: Youthful Achievers
  • Lesson 1: Brojen Das: On Crossing the English Channel
  • Lesson 2: Scaling a Mountain Peak
  • Lesson 3: The Unbeaten Girls
Unit 8: Relationship
  • Lesson 1: Family Relationship
  • Lesson 2: Warmth in Relationships
  • Lesson 3: A Mother in Mannville
  • Lesson 4: Love
Unit 9: Adolescence
  • Lesson 1: Storm and Stresses of Adolescence
  • Lesson 2: Adolescence and Some (Related) Problems in Bangladesh
  • Lesson 3: The Story of Shilpi
  • Lesson 4: Say 'No' to Bullying
Unit 10: Lifestyle
  • Lesson 1: Manners around the World
  • Lesson 2: Etiquette Netiquette
  • Lesson 3: Food and Culture
  • Lesson 4: Fitness
  • Lesson 5: Consumerism
Unit 11: Peace and Conflict
  • Lesson 2: "The Old Man at the Bridge" by Ernest Hemingway
  • Lesson 3: Stories From Gaza
  • Lesson 4: Peace in Literature
Unit 12: Environment and Nature
  • Lesson 1: Water, Water Everywhere
  • Lesson 2: The Greta Effect
  • Lesson 3: Endangered Species
  • Lesson 4: What is Environmental Justice?
  • Lesson 5: Limits of the Scientific Method

Creative Stories 8 Stories

  • 1It was a foggy winter morning. Dr. Rabbi was driving home from hospital after his exhausting overnight shift. Driving was difficult because of the haze. Suddenly, he felt he had driven past somebody sitting by the road. He stopped the car and backed up to see who it was. It was an elderly man, dressed in thin, ragged clothes...D.B. 25
  • 2Raihan is a student who has recently passed the HSC Exam obtaining unexpected marks. He was not attentive to his studies. Rather passed time idly and disobediently. But after his Test Exam,...Dhaka 2024
  • 3Urmi was an HSC examinee. After completing her HSC exam, she went to Dhaka to take admission test in Dhaka University. But she did not get chance in the university. Being frustrated, she returned…Barishal 2024
  • 4Shrabandhara, a green village is situated on the bank of the river Chitra. People are nice, as the village is. Most of them are farmers. One year, due to heavy rainfall Chitra overflowed her banks...Rajshahi 2024
  • 5It was a bright sunny morning. I was going to college with some of my friends. We were in a hilarious mood as we were talking about our plan to go on a picnic. Suddenly,….Rajshahi 2023; Dinajpur 2017
  • 6Ismail Mian is an established farmer of Dhunchi, a village standing on the bank of the Padma. Though he was born in a poor family, today he is an idol to the hardworking youths of the area. One day, he told them about his success story to .......Jashore 2023
  • 7There was a boy who hailed from an obscure background. But he was brilliant, diligent and innovative. He….Chattogram 2023; Cumilla 2017
  • 8Bithi is a shelterless, helpless street orphan of ten years who sells flowers on the intersection of Dhaka Street. She lives on the income of what she gets from selling flowers. One day, while selling flowers in the traffic jam…C.B. 2022

Traditional Stories 14 Stories

  • 1Once a crow got a chance to be beautiful. One day the crow found some beautiful feathers of a peacock in a jungle. He became very glad...Dinajpur 2024
  • 2There was a naughty cowboy who grazed his cows beside a forest. He used to make fun with people, crying "Tiger!", "Tiger!"Ctg 2024; Dhaka 2022; Ctg 2017; Jashore 2012; Dinajpur 2012
  • 3Once an ant was very thirsty. He went to a river to drink water. When he began to drink water, a wave ...Cumilla 2024; HSC 2018; Dhaka 2017
  • 4Once upon a time there lived a king in England. He had three daughters. One day, he made up his mind to divide his kingdom among them. So, he called them in the court and asked each of them how much they loved him….Jashore 2024; Ctg 2011
  • 5Once on a summer day, the scorching heat of the sun induced a Lion and Boar to come at the same moment to a small well to drink. They fiercely disputed which of them should drink first and were soon engaged in ....Mymensingh 2023
  • 6There was a pond full of frogs. Some of them often put their heads out of the water and croaked loudly. One day some boys were playing by the side of the pond. When they heard the frogs croaking…Dhaka 2023
  • 7Once there was a farmer in a village. He was very idle. He had a few plots of land. But he did not plough them well. He did not sow seeds in time....Dinajpur 2023
  • 8Once there lived a poor woodcutter. But he was very honest. He earned his livelihood by selling wood in the market. One day, while he was cutting wood near a river, suddenly, his axe fell into the river ...Sylhet 2023; Dhaka 2011; Cumilla 2009; Dinajpur 2011; Sylhet 2017
  • 9Once a lion was sleeping in a forest. Suddenly a mouse came there. It did not notice the sleeping lion. It was running about and playing happily. By chance it ran over the face of the lion. It awoke the lion.Mymensingh 2024; Sylhet 2013
  • 10Once there was a selfish giant who had a large and beautiful garden. The garden was full of soft green grass. Here and there all over the grass stood many colorful flowers like stars ...Cumilla 2023; Dhaka 2012
  • 11There lived a farmer who had a wonderful goose. The goose used to lay a gold egg every day…Dinajpur 2022; Rajshahi 2019
  • 12Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing. A rich neighbour of him was a banker who one day came to him and said, "How much a year do you earn?"Mymensingh 2022; Jashore 2019
  • 13Once the house of a rich man was infested with rats. The house became like the town of Hamelin. There were rats everywhere. Being end up with the loss of cereals, the owner brought a cat.Dhaka 2009; Ctg 2010
  • 14Once there lived a good king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He loved his country and loved his subjects very much.Cumilla 2012; Sylhet 2009
Informal Letters 10 Letters
  • 1Write a Letter to your younger brother about the benefits of reading newspaper.
  • 2Write a Letter to your younger brother advising him to take part in games and sports.
  • 3Write a letter to your foreign friend to visit your country.
  • 4Write a letter to your friend telling him how to improve English proficiency.
  • 5Write a letter to your father about the preparation of your upcoming examination.
  • 6Write a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on winning the first prize in a debate competition.
  • 7Write a letter to your younger brother advising him to refrain from smoking.
  • 8Write a letter to your younger brother advising him not to waste much time on social media.
  • 9Write a letter to your friend telling him/her how you have spent your summer/winter vacation.
  • 10Write a letter to your friend about your future plans for study.
Informal E-mails 6 E-mails
  • 1An e-mail to your friend about the importance of reading newspaper.
  • 2An e-mail to your foreign friend describing him the scenic beauty of Bangladesh.
  • 3An email to your friend expressing your condolence on her father's/mother's death.
  • 4Write an e-mail to your cousin/friend wishing him for his birth day.
  • 5Write an e-mail inviting your friend who lives in Canada for visiting the Sunderbans.
  • 6Write an e-mail to your younger brother advising him how to improve his English.
Graphs / Charts 10 Graphs
  • 1A graph showing the users' condition of the social sites of mobile phone in internet for the last four years.
  • 2A graph showing students from different academic areas who got themselves admitted into a public university last year mentioning the ratio of their achievements.
  • 3A pie chart showing the export sectors in Bangladesh earning foreign currency.
  • 4A graph showing importance and usage of English.
  • 5A graph showing the positive and negative Uses of Internet according to different age groups of the users.
  • 6A pie chart showing the percentage of a family's household income distributed into different categories.
  • 7A pie chart showing the time allocation of a student's daily activities.
  • 8A graph below shows the number of mobile phone and Internet users in Bangladesh from the year 2014 to 2018.
  • 9A pie chart showing the percentage of travellers in Bangladesh travelling in different transportations per day.
  • 10The graph chart shows the choice of profession by educated people in our country.
Theme from Poem 11 Poems
  • 1Fair Daffodils…..
  • 2I will arise and go now…..
  • 3I died for Beauty
  • 4Under the Greenwood tree
  • 5Blow, blow
  • 6What is life if, full of care…….
  • 7Hold fast to dreams…
  • 8Time you old gipsy man
  • 9Woods are lovely, dark and deep………
  • 10Crabbed age and youth……..
  • 11The Poems from Reading for Pleasure [ "Hope" is the thing with feathers, "Bird"]
Paper Code: 108

English 2nd Paper

Grammar (60 Marks) + Composition (40 Marks). Complete marks breakdown, 34 paragraphs, formal letters, formal emails, reports, and composition (essay) suggestions.

Marks Distribution

PartTest ItemsMarks
Part A
Grammar		1. Articles05
2. Prepositions05
3. Special use of phrases/words05
4. Completing sentences05
5. Right form of verbs05
6. Changing sentences05
7. Narrative style (direct/indirect)05
8. Pronoun reference05
9. Use of modifiers05
10. Use of sentence connectors05
11. Synonyms and antonyms05
12. Punctuation05
Part B
Composition		13. Formal Letter/Email08
14. Report Writing08
15. Paragraph10
16. Composition14
Total100

Paragraphs – English 2nd Paper 34 Paragraphs

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  • 1Uses & Abuses of Facebook / Impact of Facebook / Use & Abuses of Social Media / Effects of Social MediaBarishal 2023, 2025, 2024; Jashore 2019; Ctg 2017, 2025
  • 2Importance of Female EducationHSC 2018 (Ka set)
  • 3Uses & Abuses of Internet / Mobile PhoneRajshahi 2019, 2017; Ctg 2016; Barishal 2016
  • 4Your most Intimate Childhood FriendMymensingh 2025
  • 5Importance of Manners and Etiquettes
  • 6Price HikeBarishal 2024, 2023, 2022; Mymensingh 2024; Dhaka 2023
  • 7Qualities & Duties of an Ideal StudentJashore 2016
  • 8Your Favourite Teacher / PersonalityCumilla 2023
  • 9Importance of Learning EnglishDhaka 2016
  • 10Road AccidentDhaka 2025; Cumilla 2025
  • 11Qualities of a Good CitizenSylhet 2025
  • 12Your Country
  • 13Dowry System / Child Marriage / Early Marriage / Premature MarriageBarishal 2017
  • 14Pahela BoishakhBarishal 2025; Dhaka 2024; Dinajpur 2024; HSC 2018
  • 15Empowerment of Women
  • 16School Life and College LifeMymensingh 2025
  • 17Importance of Early RisingDhaka 2023
  • 18Importance of Moral ValuesDhaka 2025; Rajshahi 2023
  • 19Drug Addiction
  • 20Load-shedding
  • 21Tree PlantationCumilla 2025; Mymensingh 2023
  • 22Book Fair / Your Visit to a Book FairSylhet 2017; Dhaka 2012
  • 23Causes of Failure in English and their RemediesJashore 2023; Mymensingh 2022
  • 24Deforestation / Global Warming / Climate Change / Environment PollutionRajshahi 2025; Cumilla 2024; Ctg 2025; Dinajpur 2025; Jashore 2024; Dhaka 2019
  • 25Adolescents and their contribution in the society
  • 26Place of Historic InterestJashore 2024
  • 27A Winter Morning / Earthquake
  • 28Village Life & City LifeRajshahi 2025; Jashore 2025, 2022, 2017; Dhaka 2024; Mymensingh 2023; Cumilla 2023, 2022
  • 29A Moonlit Night
  • 30Technical Education & General EducationRajshahi 2024
  • 31A Nuclear Family & an Extended Family
  • 32Types of Entertainment in Urban & Rural AreasSylhet 2025
  • 33Democracy & Dictatorship
  • 34Students' Revolution and Anti-Discriminatory Movement

Formal E-mails 13 E-mails

  • 1Write an email to Friends Book Corner for ordering some books.
  • 2Write an email to the bank manager for cancelling a cheque.
  • 3Write an email to Ryans Computer for purchasing a computer.
  • 4Write an email to the Manager of a travel agency asking him to send you details about holiday tour packages.
  • 5Write an e-mail to the Institute of Modern Language of the University of Dhaka for information about admission in a language course.
  • 6Write an e-mail to the manager of Samsung Bangladesh complaining about a new television set you have bought from them.
  • 7Write an e-mail to a foreign university asking them about admission procedure for overseas students.
  • 8Suppose, you want to get admitted into an English language course run by British Council. Now, write an email to the manager for details of the course.
  • 9Writing an e-mail to the manager of a travel agency cancelling the ticket that you bought last week.
  • 10Write an e-mail to the Upazilla Nirbahi Officer seeking arrangement for vaccination.
  • 11Write an e-mail to the local police station to take immediate action to control the law and order situation.
  • 12Write an e-mail to the editor of a newspaper requesting him/her to publish an article written by you.
  • 13Write an email to the Manager of a Cosmetics company to send your required cosmetic items.

Formal Letters – Application to the Principal 32 Letters

  • 1Write an application to the Principal of your college to increase library facilities.Ctg 2022
  • 2Write an application to the Principal of your college to set up a computer lab.Dinajpur 2016
  • 3Write an application to the Principal of your college to organize an English language club / Literary Club.Dhaka 2024; Sylhet 2022; Dinajpur 2017
  • 4Write an application to the Principal of your college to get a hostel seat.Dinajpur 2024; Dhaka 2016
  • 5Write an application to the Principal of your college for permission / to arrange a study tour.Rajshahi 2025,24,19; Jashore 2019; Cumilla 2016
  • 6Write an application to the Principal of your college to open a debating club.Jashore 2025; Cumilla 2025; Dinajpur 2019; Ctg 2017; Sylhet 2017
  • 7Write an application to the Principal of your college to request more library books.HSC 2018
  • 8Write an application to the Principal of your college to request a testimonial.
  • 9Write an application to the Principal of your college to ban phones in class/exam.
  • 10Write an application to the Principal of your college for permission for a drama.
  • 11Write an application to the Principal of your college for arranging a Freshers' Reception in the College.Ctg 2025
  • 12Write an application to the Principal of your college to organize a relief campaign.Sylhet 2025
  • 13Write an application to the Principal of your college to arrange a friendly cricket match / football match.Barishal 2025
  • 14Write an application to the Principal of your college to install a multimedia system / smart board.Mymensingh 2025,24; Dhaka 2019; Ctg 2019
  • 15Write an application to the Principal of your college to provide a sound system in large classrooms.Barishal 2024,17; Sylhet 2019
  • 16Write an application to the Principal of your college to improve computer lab facilities.Cumilla 2017
  • 17Write an application to the Principal of your college for admission on TC.Ctg 2024; Dhaka 2017; Barishal 2016
  • 18Write an application to the Principal of your college to apply for a stipend.HSC 2018 (Kha set)
  • 19Write an application to the Principal of your college for arranging extra classes on English for weak students.Dinajpur 2025; Jashore 2024
  • 20Write an application to the Principal of your college to apply for full free studentship.
  • 21Write an application to the Principal of your college to change elective subject.
  • 22Write an application to the Principal of your college to arrange a Science Fair in the college playground.Cumilla 2024
  • 23Write an application to the Chairman to repair the damaged bridge.Mymensingh 2022
  • 24Write an application to the Chairman to repair roads in the locality.
  • 25Write an application to the Deputy Commissioner to request flood relief & medical aid.
  • 26Write an application to the Chairman to build a bridge over the canal.
  • 27Write an application to the Mayor/Chairman complaining about frequent power failures in your area.Jashore 2022
  • 28Write an application to the Superintendent of Police complaining about anti-social activities in your area.
  • 29Write an application to the Customer Service complaining about a package missing via courier.
  • 30Write an application to the Online Shop complaining about a faulty electric rice cooker received online.Dhaka 2022
  • 31Write an application to the Mayor complaining about insufficient water supply.Dinajpur 2022
  • 32Write a job application for the post of an English Teacher.Jashore 2017

Report Writing 26 Reports

  • 1Rising prices of essential commodities (Price hike)Rajshahi 2016,15; Dinajpur 2012; Jashore 2012; Dhaka 2011; Cumilla 2009
  • 2Road accidents / frequent road accidentsCumilla 2019; Dinajpur 2019; Jashore 2014; Ctg 2013
  • 3Water logging in the city / severe water crisis
  • 4Impact of climate change / Flood / Cyclone / Storm / Tornado
  • 5Prize-giving ceremony in college / Annual sportsJashore 2019; Rajshahi 2017; Sylhet 2015,12; Dhaka 2010
  • 6Impact of Facebook on Young GenerationDhaka 2017; Jashore 2016
  • 7Fresher's reception ceremony in college
  • 8Miserable condition of slum dwellersDinajpur 2016
  • 9Child trafficking / Women trafficking
  • 10Load shedding in your localityCtg 2015
  • 11Epidemic of Dengue fever / Chikungunya
  • 12Massive fire in garment factoryDinajpur 2017; Cumilla 2016; Ctg 2016; Sylhet 2014; Dhaka 2013; Barishal 2010; Sylhet 2009
  • 13Devastating consequences of Drug AddictionAll Boards 2018; Dhaka 2016; Sylhet 2013
  • 14Celebration of Pahela Baishakh / Boishakhi mela / Intl. Mother Language DayAll Boards 2018
  • 15Deterioration of law & order in your locality
  • 16Corruption in BangladeshCtg 2017
  • 17An exciting cricket match / Football Match
  • 18Food adulteration / chemical use in foodDhaka 2019; Barishal 2019; Jashore 2017; Cumilla 2015
  • 19Milestone Tragedy
  • 20Traffic jam in Dhaka cityCtg 2019; Cumilla 2014; Dinajpur 2013; Ctg 2009
  • 21Seminar on causes of students' failure in EnglishBarishal 2016; Jashore 2011
  • 22Boat capsizing in KarnaphuliSylhet 2019
  • 23Eve teasing
  • 24Book fair / Village fair visitSylhet 2017; Dhaka 2012 / Cumilla 2011
  • 25Harmful effect of spreading rumours
  • 26Earthquake

Compositions (Essays) 28 Compositions

  • 1Your Childhood MemoriesJashore 2019; Cumilla 2016,12; Rajshahi 2015; Ctg 2012; Sylhet 2012; Dinajpur 2009
  • 2Your first day at college / The day you remember mostSylhet 2014; Rajshahi 2013; Barishal 2012; Ctg 2010; Rajshahi 2009 / Jashore 2013; Cumilla 2013
  • 3Deforestation and effects on environmentDinajpur 2019,13; Dhaka 2015; Cumilla 2014; Rajshahi 2011
  • 4Population problem in BangladeshDhaka 2016; Sylhet 2015; Jashore 2014; Dhaka 2012
  • 5Climate change in BangladeshDinajpur 2017
  • 6Floods in Bangladesh / Natural Calamities of BangladeshSylhet 2013
  • 7Necessity of compulsory ICT education in BangladeshBarishal 2019
  • 8The person you like most / admire mostRajshahi 2017; Dhaka 2015; Ctg 2013
  • 9Natural beauties of BangladeshRajshahi 2015; Dhaka 2012
  • 10Drug AddictionCtg 2017; Jashore 2016
  • 11Importance of Reading NewspaperSylhet 2015,14,11; Jashore 2015; Ctg 2009
  • 12Your aim in life
  • 13PatriotismSylhet 2017; Dhaka 2013
  • 14Value of timeCtg 2014; Sylhet 2012; Jashore 2011; Sylhet 2010
  • 15Discipline
  • 16Wonders of Modern ScienceAll Boards 2018; Jashore 2015; Rajshahi 2012; Dinajpur 2012; Jashore 2012; Barishal 2012
  • 17Students & social service / Students' duties & responsibilities / Students' contribution to nation buildingAll Boards 2018; Dinajpur 2016; Cumilla 2015; Ctg 2015,14; Jashore 2011; Ctg 2019
  • 18Rivers of Bangladesh / Importance of riversJashore 2017; Ctg 2015; Rajshahi 2014; Cumilla 2013; Ctg 2013; Barishal 2011
  • 19Your Favourite HobbyRajshahi 2019; Jashore 2014; Dinajpur 2010
  • 20Female education in BangladeshDhaka 2017; Ctg 2016; Dhaka 2014; Ctg 2014; Dinajpur 2011
  • 21Unemployment problem in BangladeshCumilla 2015; Barishal 2015; Dinajpur 2014; Sylhet 2010
  • 22Your visit to a place of historical interestSylhet 2019
  • 23Advantages & disadvantages of city lifeBarishal 2016
  • 24Environment PollutionCumilla 2013
  • 25Human Rights
  • 26Moral Education
  • 27The season you like mostRajshahi 2014
  • 28Importance of Family / Family Bondage
Strategy & Preparation

Exam Tips – How to Do Well in HSC English

Proven strategies to score high in both papers — from time management and grammar drills to writing techniques and common pitfalls to avoid.

15 Tips for HSC English Success

1
Read the passage twice. First for general meaning, second for detail. Underline key words before answering MCQ and open-ended questions.
2
Manage time strictly. Allocate: Reading 60 min, Writing 50 min, Revision 10 min. Do not spend more than 12 minutes on any single writing task.
3
Answer in your own words. For open-ended questions, never copy full sentences from the passage — paraphrase to earn full marks.
4
Master the grammar basics. Articles, prepositions, right forms of verbs, and sentence connectors appear every year — practise 20 items daily.
5
For paragraph writing: follow the structure — topic sentence → 3-4 supporting sentences → concluding sentence. Keep it within 150–200 words.
6
For story writing: use the given beginning, add a conflict or twist, and end with a moral or resolution. Maintain past tense and use linking words.
7
For letters/emails: learn the format cold — sender's address, date, salutation, body (3 paragraphs), closing, signature. Format carries marks.
8
For graphs/charts: start with an introductory sentence stating what the graph shows. Then describe trends (increase, decrease, highest, lowest), and end with a concluding comment.
9
For poem themes: identify the central idea, the poet's tone, and the deeper meaning. Use phrases like "The poet conveys…", "The central theme is…".
10
For report writing: follow the format — headline, byline, date, place, body (what happened, when, where, impact), and conclusion. Use past tense.
11
For composition/essay: plan before writing — introduction, 3-4 body paragraphs, conclusion. Use topic sentences and transition words. Aim for 250–300 words.
12
Punctuation matters. Use full stops, commas, capital letters, and question marks correctly in grammar and composition sections.
13
Practise previous board questions. At least 5 years of board papers for both papers — this reveals repeated topics and patterns.
14
Write neatly and cross out cleanly. Examiners reward legible handwriting. Use margins and start each section on a new line.
15
Don't leave any question blank. Even partial attempts earn marks. For unseen topics, stay calm and apply the general structure you've practised.