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Key Facts: BSEB Matric English Exam
113
BSEB Matric subject code for English (Compulsory) on official model papers
BSEB Matric model paper 113-ENGLISH
~3h 15m
Typical duration of the BSEB Matric English theory paper
BSEB Matric English model paper instructions
100 marks
Full marks for Matric English (Compulsory) theory
BSEB Matric English model paper 113-ENGLISH
Objective + descriptive
Section A MCQs (model style: attempt 50 of 100) plus Section B descriptive tasks
BSEB Matric English model paper pattern
~30% pass
Usual BSEB Matric subject pass floor widely reported (confirm current circular)
BSEB Matric examination practice reporting
MCQ study aid
This bank builds objective fluency; it is not a full substitute for Section B writing tasks
OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy
Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for BSEB Matric English (Class 10, code 113) 2026. Official exam: ~3h15m, 100 marks, mixed objective (model style: attempt 50 of 100 MCQs) + descriptive Section B; pass about 30%; fee via schools. Covers grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing concepts, and Panorama prose/poetry. Not a full substitute for descriptive writing. Sources: biharboardonline.com model paper 113-ENGLISH and Class 10 syllabus materials.
Sample BSEB Matric English Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the BSEB Matric English exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which sentence is in the simple present tense?
2Choose the correct past continuous form: 'They ___ football when it started raining.'
3Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?
4Fill in the blank: 'Truth always ___.'
5Choose the correct form: 'The clerks ___ on strike since Monday.'
6Which sentence is in the future continuous tense?
7Choose the correct tense: 'By next year she ___ her Class 10 exams.'
8Identify the tense: 'I had already left when the bus arrived.'
9Choose the correct option: 'I ___ to the cinema quite often.'
10Select the correct sentence.
About the BSEB Matric English Exam
BSEB Matric English (Compulsory, code 113) is the Class 10 English public examination conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board. The paper is typically about 3 hours 15 minutes for 100 marks and mixes objective MCQs with descriptive reading, writing, grammar, and literature tasks based on prescribed Panorama textbooks (prose, poetry, and supplementary reader). Core skill areas include unseen comprehension, paragraph and letter/composition writing, grammar (tenses, voice, narration, prepositions, modals), vocabulary, translation concepts, and literature recognition. Official assessment is not a pure multiple-choice test for the full 100 marks. This free English MCQ bank builds objective fluency and concept checks for 2026 revision — pair it with timed handwritten model papers from biharboardonline.com for Section B writing practice.
Exam sponsor: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
BSEB Matric English (Compulsory, subject code 113) is assessed at Class 10 under the Secondary School Examination for 100 full marks in about 3 hours 15 minutes. Official model papers (e.g., 113-ENGLISH) typically divide into Section A objective MCQs (attempt 50 of 100 for 50 marks) and Section B descriptive questions covering unseen reading, writing/composition, and literature responses. Prescribed textbooks are commonly organised as Panorama Part I (prose and poetry) and Panorama Part II (supplementary reader), with grammar (tenses, voice, narration, prepositions, modals, spelling, synonyms/antonyms) and writing formats (paragraph, letter, application, composition). Exact section blueprints can change by year — confirm the current model paper on biharboardonline.com. This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency; it is not a substitute for full descriptive writing tasks or a complete official paper simulation.
Time Limit
About 3 hours 15 minutes (Matric English theory paper; confirm year’s timetable)
Passing Score
About 30% of maximum marks is the usual BSEB Matric subject pass floor widely reported (confirm the current BSEB Matric circular for exact wording).
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by BSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric candidates (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Reading Comprehension & Inference
Main idea, detail, inference, tone, reference, and vocabulary-in-context for unseen-style passages.
Grammar — Tenses
Simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous forms; sequence of tenses in connected speech.
Grammar — Voice & Narration
Active/passive conversion and direct/indirect speech with tense, pronoun, and time/place changes.
Grammar — Other Structures
Prepositions, modals, subject–verb agreement, articles, and sentence correction.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, spelling, and word-meaning recognition at Matric level.
Writing Concepts
Letter/application format, paragraph unity, and composition structure (conceptual MCQs only).
Literature — Prose & Supplementary
Theme, character, and fact recognition from Panorama prose and supplementary stories.
Literature — Poetry
Theme, imagery, and literary-device recognition from Panorama poems.
Preparing for the BSEB Matric English Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: About 30% of maximum marks is the usual BSEB Matric subject pass floor widely reported (confirm the current BSEB Matric circular for exact wording).
- Assessment: BSEB Matric English (Compulsory, subject code 113) is assessed at Class 10 under the Secondary School Examination for 100 full marks in about 3 hours 15 minutes. Official model papers (e.g., 113-ENGLISH) typically divide into Section A objective MCQs (attempt 50 of 100 for 50 marks) and Section B descriptive questions covering unseen reading, writing/composition, and literature responses. Prescribed textbooks are commonly organised as Panorama Part I (prose and poetry) and Panorama Part II (supplementary reader), with grammar (tenses, voice, narration, prepositions, modals, spelling, synonyms/antonyms) and writing formats (paragraph, letter, application, composition). Exact section blueprints can change by year — confirm the current model paper on biharboardonline.com. This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency; it is not a substitute for full descriptive writing tasks or a complete official paper simulation.
- Time limit: About 3 hours 15 minutes (Matric English theory paper; confirm year’s timetable)
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by BSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric candidates (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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BSEB Matric English: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official BSEB Matric English exam only multiple choice?
No. Recent BSEB Matric English model papers (subject code 113) mix Section A objective MCQs — typically 100 items of which you attempt 50 for 50 marks — with Section B descriptive reading, writing, and literature answers for the remaining marks. This bank is a free MCQ study adaptation; it does not replace timed handwritten Section B practice.
What is subject code 113?
113 is the BSEB Matric / Secondary School Examination paper code used for English (Compulsory) in official model and examination materials. Confirm the current year’s subject code listing on biharboardonline.com.
How long is the Matric English paper and how many marks is it?
Official model papers state full marks 100 and a duration of about 3 hours 15 minutes (including the extra reading time commonly allotted). Confirm the year’s admit card and timetable.
What is the passing score for BSEB Matric English?
About 30% of maximum marks is the usual BSEB Matric subject pass floor widely reported for board subjects. Always verify the exact percentage and any subject-specific wording in the current BSEB notification.
Which textbooks should I revise?
Prescribed Class 10 English materials are commonly the Panorama textbooks: Part I (prose and poetry) and Part II (supplementary reader), plus Class 10 grammar and writing formats used in BSEB model papers. Confirm the current prescribed list for your academic year.
Does this bank replace writing and descriptive literature answers?
No. MCQs check grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, literary recognition, and writing concepts quickly. Official Section B still requires full handwritten reading answers, letters/paragraphs/compositions, and literature explanations — practise those from official model papers on biharboardonline.com.
Where can I get official model papers?
Use the Bihar School Examination Board site at biharboardonline.com, including Matric model paper listings such as 113-ENGLISH, plus Class 10 syllabus circulars for the year.