Complete guide to 10th English Language Study with grammar rules, tenses, voice, modals, sentence transformation, and smart preparation tips for SSC
For students appearing for the SSC examination under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Language Study is one of the most scoring sections in the English paper. With proper understanding and regular practice, students can secure full marks in this section.
This guide focuses only on Language Study (Grammar & Vocabulary) preparation.
📘 What is Language Study?
Language Study mainly tests:
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Grammar
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Vocabulary
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Sentence structure
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Functional English usage
This section usually includes short, objective and transformation-based questions.
📝 Important Topics in Language Study
1️⃣ Tenses
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Identify tense
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Change the tense
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Complete sentences using correct tense
👉 Tip: Understand basic tense formulas and signal words.
2️⃣ Voice (Active & Passive)
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Change active voice to passive
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Focus on tense changes while transforming
👉 Remember: Object of active sentence becomes subject in passive sentence.
3️⃣ Modals
Common modals:
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Can, Could
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May, Might
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Must
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Should
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Will, Would
👉 Understand their functions (ability, permission, obligation, possibility).
4️⃣ Degrees of Comparison
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Positive
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Comparative
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Superlative
Example:
Tall → Taller → Tallest
Practice sentence transformation carefully without changing meaning.
5️⃣ Do as Directed
This includes:
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Add a Question Tag
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Change the Degree
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Identify Clause
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Use Correct Form of Word
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Make Wh-Question
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Punctuate the Sentence
👉 Read instructions carefully before answering.
6️⃣ Word Formation & Vocabulary
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Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb forms
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Prefix and Suffix
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Synonyms and Antonyms
Example:
Happy → Happiness → Happily → Unhappy
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