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Key Facts: Karnataka SSLC English SL (KSEAB) Exam

3 h 15 m

Typical SSLC exam duration including reading time for many subjects

KSEAB SSLC exam logistics / date sheet

80+20 pattern

Commonly described theory + internal split for Second Language papers (confirm year notice)

KSEAB SSLC assessment reporting

31E

Common paper code for Second Language English model/public papers

KSEAB SSLC model question papers

~30–33%

Commonly reported minimum per-subject pass mark range

KSEAB pass criteria reporting (confirm current circular)

Mixed paper

Official format is objective + subjective, not pure MCQ

KSEAB SSLC Second Language English model papers

Not FL English

Second Language English is a different paper from First Language English

KSEAB SSLC language paper structure

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official mixed paper format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

KSEAB SSLC Second Language English (commonly 31E) is a Class 10 board subject with a mixed objective + subjective paper lasting about 3 h 15 min, often described as ~80 theory + ~20 internal. Pass is commonly ~30–33% per subject plus aggregate rules as notified. Distinct from First Language English. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official paper simulation.

Sample Karnataka SSLC English SL (KSEAB) Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Karnataka SSLC English SL (KSEAB) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Choose the correct article: She is ___ honest girl.

A.a

B.an

C.the

D.no article

Explanation: Use 'an' before a vowel sound. 'Honest' begins with a silent 'h', so the first sound is the vowel /ɒ/, requiring 'an'.

2Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: The book is ___ the table.

A.in

B.on

C.at

D.into

Explanation: 'On' shows contact with a surface. A book resting on the top of a table uses 'on the table'.

3Choose the correct tense: She ___ to school every day.

A.go

B.goes

C.going

D.gone

Explanation: Habitual actions use the simple present. With third-person singular 'she', the verb takes -s: 'goes'.

4Identify the correct passive form of: 'They clean the room every day.'

A.The room is cleaned every day.

B.The room was cleaned every day.

C.The room has cleaned every day.

D.The room cleaned every day.

Explanation: Active simple present 'clean' becomes passive 'is/are + past participle'. Object 'the room' becomes subject: 'The room is cleaned every day.'

5Choose the correct reported speech: He said, 'I am tired.'

A.He said that he is tired.

B.He said that he was tired.

C.He said that I was tired.

D.He said that he had been tired.

Explanation: In reported speech after a past reporting verb ('said'), present simple/continuous usually backshifts: 'I am' → 'he was'. Pronoun 'I' becomes 'he'.

6Choose the suitable linker: He was tired, ___ he continued working.

A.so

B.because

C.yet

D.if

Explanation: 'Yet' (or 'but/still') shows contrast: he was tired, yet he continued. The second clause opposes the expectation set by the first.

7Choose the correct question tag: She is a teacher, ___?

A.is she

B.isn't she

C.doesn't she

D.wasn't she

Explanation: Positive statements take negative tags. The auxiliary is 'is', so the tag is 'isn't she?'

8Choose the comparative form of 'good'.

A.gooder

B.more good

C.better

D.best

Explanation: 'Good' has an irregular comparative: better. The superlative is 'best'.

9Subject–verb agreement: Neither of the boys ___ present.

A.are

B.were

C.is

D.have been

Explanation: 'Neither of + plural noun' takes a singular verb in standard school grammar: 'Neither of the boys is present.'

10Choose the correct form: If it rains, we ___ at home.

A.stayed

B.will stay

C.would stay

D.had stayed

Explanation: First conditional: If + present simple, will + base verb for a real future possibility: 'If it rains, we will stay at home.'

About the Karnataka SSLC English SL (KSEAB) Exam

Karnataka SSLC Second Language English is the Class 10 public examination English (Second Language) paper under the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB, formerly KSEEB). It is one of the most commonly taken SSLC language papers and is distinct from First Language English. The syllabus emphasises functional English: grammar (articles, prepositions, tenses, voice, reported speech, linkers), vocabulary (collocations, prefixes), reading comprehension, prescribed prose and poetry concepts, supplementary reading, reference skills, and writing formats (letters, notices, profiles, essays). The official assessment is a mixed objective + subjective paper lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes (commonly code 31E), often described under an ~80 theory + ~20 internal pattern. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by KSEAB on kseab.karnataka.gov.in; model papers are published on the board’s SSLC model QP portals. Pass marks are commonly described as about 30–33% per subject with aggregate rules. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for grammar, vocabulary, literature-device recognition, writing-format recognition, and reading strategies; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed paper.

Exam sponsor: Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official KSEAB SSLC Second Language English (commonly paper code 31E) is assessed as a mixed paper: objective-style items plus subjective short and long answers lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes including reading time for many SSLC subjects. Theory is widely associated with an ~80 mark written component plus ~20 internal assessment — confirm the year’s circular on kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Sections typically cover grammar and language functions, vocabulary, reading comprehension, prose and poetry, supplementary reading, reference skills, and writing (letter, notice, profile, essay, etc.). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — it does not simulate official attempt limits, full essay scoring, or internal assessment. It is distinct from First Language English.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes

Passing Score

Commonly reported as about 30–33% in each subject together with aggregate rules as published by KSEAB for the year; verify the current pass criteria circular.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by KSEAB and paid through schools for regular SSLC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

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.

~30% of this local bank

Grammar & Language Functions

Articles, prepositions, tenses, agreement, voice, reported speech, linkers, question tags, degrees of comparison, and error correction.

~15% of this local bank

Vocabulary

Collocations, prefixes/suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and one-word substitutes.

~10% of this local bank

Reading & Comprehension Strategies

Skimming, scanning, main idea, inference, tone, and passage reference skills.

~10% of this local bank

Prose & Literature Concepts

Theme, character, plot, setting, and author’s purpose for Class 10 prose analysis.

~10% of this local bank

Poetry & Literary Devices

Simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, irony, rhyme, and poem themes.

~15% of this local bank

Writing Format Recognition

Letter, notice, profile, essay/paragraph, diary, and story layout conventions.

~10% of this local bank

Supplementary & Reference Skills

Dictionary use, decoding, sequencing, matching, and study/reference strategies.

Preparing for the Karnataka SSLC English SL (KSEAB) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Commonly reported as about 30–33% in each subject together with aggregate rules as published by KSEAB for the year; verify the current pass criteria circular.
Assessment: Official KSEAB SSLC Second Language English (commonly paper code 31E) is assessed as a mixed paper: objective-style items plus subjective short and long answers lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes including reading time for many SSLC subjects. Theory is widely associated with an ~80 mark written component plus ~20 internal assessment — confirm the year’s circular on kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Sections typically cover grammar and language functions, vocabulary, reading comprehension, prose and poetry, supplementary reading, reference skills, and writing (letter, notice, profile, essay, etc.). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — it does not simulate official attempt limits, full essay scoring, or internal assessment. It is distinct from First Language English.
Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes
Exam / certification fees: As notified by KSEAB and paid through schools for regular SSLC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Karnataka SSLC English SL (KSEAB): Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice official KSEAB SSLC Second Language English model papers (31E) under timed ~3 h 15 min conditions so you can switch from MCQ drills to written short and long answers.

2Build a daily grammar loop: articles, prepositions, tenses, voice, and reported speech — these recur heavily in objective and editing tasks.

3Memorise letter, notice, and profile formats with fixed openings/closings; format marks are easy gains on the board paper.

4Learn to name figures of speech from short lines (simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration) without relying only on lesson memory.

5For reading passages, train skimming for main idea and scanning for facts; always answer from the text, not outside knowledge.

6Remember this bank is for Second Language English — First Language English uses a different syllabus and paper code family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official KSEAB SSLC Second Language English exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official KSEAB SSLC Second Language English is a mixed paper with objective-style items and subjective short/long answers (grammar, reading, literature, and writing). This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official paper simulation.

What is the paper code for SSLC Second Language English?

KSEAB commonly issues Second Language English model/public papers as code 31E. Confirm the year’s date sheet and question paper codes on kseab.karnataka.gov.in and the model QP portal.

How is Second Language English different from First Language English?

Second Language English (SL) is designed for learners using English as a second language, with stronger emphasis on functional grammar, communication, and accessible literature. First Language English (FL) is a different paper with different codes and generally deeper literature/language expectations. Do not use FL materials as a full substitute for the SL paper.

How long is the KSEAB SSLC Second Language English paper?

Many SSLC subjects, including Second Language English, are commonly scheduled for about 3 hours 15 minutes including about 15 minutes reading time. Confirm the year’s date sheet and instructions on kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

What is the theory–internal mark pattern?

Second Language papers under Karnataka SSLC are commonly described as ~80 theory + ~20 internal assessment (total 100). Exact section marks and internal weightage are as published by KSEAB for the year — check official circulars on kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

What is the passing score for KSEAB SSLC Second Language English?

SSLC-consistent reporting commonly describes about 30–33% in each subject together with overall aggregate rules as notified by KSEAB. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.

What does this practice bank cover?

It covers high-yield Second Language English skills: grammar (articles, prepositions, tenses, voice, reported speech, linkers), vocabulary (collocations, prefixes), reading strategies, prose and poetry devices, writing-format recognition (letter, notice, profile), and reference skills. Pair MCQs with full written model papers (31E).

Where can I find official model papers?

KSEAB publishes SSLC model question papers including Second Language English (31E) on its portals. Start at https://kseab.karnataka.gov.in and the SSLC 2025–26 model QP page on the board site (kseeb.karnataka.gov.in model QP links).