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Key Facts: Maharashtra SSC English — First Language (MSBSHSE) Exam
3 hours
Typical theory duration for Maharashtra SSC First Language English
MSBSHSE SSC language-paper pattern summaries (confirm year circular)
80 + 20
Common theory + oral/internal split for First Language English (subject total 100)
MSBSHSE / Maharashtra SSC subject pattern summaries for language papers
35%
Commonly reported minimum pass mark overall per subject (with separate theory floor often cited)
MSBSHSE SSC pass-criteria summaries (confirm current circular)
Code 03
MSBSHSE SSC general subject code for First Language English
mahahsscboard.org SSC general subject codes list
Kumarbharati
Balbharati Std X English Kumarbharati is the core First Language English textbook
Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati)
MCQ study aid
Local bank is a 100-item English MCQ adaptation — not a full official paper or writing/oral substitute
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Maharashtra SSC First Language English (MSBSHSE, code 03) totals 100 marks via ~80 theory (~3 h) + ~20 oral/internal. Pass is commonly 35% overall with a separate theory floor as notified. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through schools. Official assessment mixes writing and oral components — not pure MCQ. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for language skills — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for writing or oral components. Distinct from HSC English code 01.
Sample Maharashtra SSC English — First Language (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions
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1Which sentence uses the simple past tense correctly?
2Choose the correct article: "She bought _____ umbrella for the monsoon."
3Identify the correct passive form of: "The teacher checked the answer sheets."
4Choose the correct preposition: "He is interested _____ science projects."
5Select the sentence with correct subject–verb agreement.
6Change to reported speech: She said, "I am tired."
7Choose the correct modal: "You _____ wear a helmet while riding a scooter." (strong obligation)
8Which word is a synonym of 'happy'?
9Which word is an antonym of 'begin'?
10Identify the figure of speech: "The wind whispered through the trees."
About the Maharashtra SSC English — First Language (MSBSHSE) Exam
Maharashtra SSC First Language English is the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate English language paper listed as subject code 03 on the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm), under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. It is First Language English — distinct from English as Second/Third Language (code 17) and distinct from Maharashtra HSC Compulsory English (code 01). It assesses Class 10 English language skills — reading comprehension of textual and non-textual material, poetry appreciation concepts, applied grammar and usage, vocabulary, discourse and writing structure, and language awareness including common literary devices — as set out in Balbharati English Kumarbharati (Standard X) and board schemes. The official assessment is commonly a subject total of 100 marks via written theory (about 80 marks, about 3 hours) and oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks) — mixed writing and oral components, not pure MCQ. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through schools (mahahsscboard.in). Pass marks are commonly described as 35% overall with a separate theory floor (often about 28/80 where that split applies). The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with explanations for grammar, reading judgment, vocabulary, format recognition, and related skills; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed theory paper or oral components, and do not replace official writing practice.
Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official Maharashtra SSC First Language English (subject code 03) assesses language study, reading of textual and non-textual passages, poetry appreciation, applied grammar and usage, vocabulary, discourse and writing structure (letters, emails, stories, information transfer, speeches, expansion of ideas, and related formats), and language awareness including literary devices through a mixed written theory paper commonly lasting about 3 hours (about 80 marks), together with oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks), for a subject total of 100 marks. Common public-reporting splits for the written paper include reading (textual and non-textual), grammar/language study, and writing skills — confirm the current year's activity sheet. This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation covering grammar (tenses, voice, reported speech, articles, prepositions, agreement, conditionals, clauses, non-finites, collocations, modals, connectors), error identification, vocabulary, reading judgment, writing-structure recognition, and literary devices for First Language English code 03 — not a full simulation of descriptive writing, oral evidence, Second/Third Language English (code 17), or HSC English (code 01).
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
35%
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Grammar — Tenses, Voice, Narration & Agreement
Tense selection, active/passive transformation, direct and reported speech, subject–verb agreement, modals, and conditional sentences.
Grammar — Articles, Prepositions, Connectors & Errors
Article and preposition choice, connectors, relative and other clauses, non-finites, collocations, and sentence-level error identification.
Vocabulary & Word Use
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, collocations, word formation, spelling, and one-word substitutes.
Reading Comprehension Concepts
Main idea, supporting detail, inference, tone, author's purpose, reference, and vocabulary-in-context for passages and poetry appreciation concepts.
Writing Structure & Format Recognition
Recognition of formal letter, email, story, information transfer, speech, report, expansion-of-idea, and paragraph structure (conceptual MCQs only).
Literary Devices (language awareness)
Identifying metaphor, simile, personification, irony, alliteration, hyperbole, apostrophe, synecdoche, and related devices in short excerpts for First Language English.
Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC English — First Language (MSBSHSE) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 35%
- Assessment: Official Maharashtra SSC First Language English (subject code 03) assesses language study, reading of textual and non-textual passages, poetry appreciation, applied grammar and usage, vocabulary, discourse and writing structure (letters, emails, stories, information transfer, speeches, expansion of ideas, and related formats), and language awareness including literary devices through a mixed written theory paper commonly lasting about 3 hours (about 80 marks), together with oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks), for a subject total of 100 marks. Common public-reporting splits for the written paper include reading (textual and non-textual), grammar/language study, and writing skills — confirm the current year's activity sheet. This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation covering grammar (tenses, voice, reported speech, articles, prepositions, agreement, conditionals, clauses, non-finites, collocations, modals, connectors), error identification, vocabulary, reading judgment, writing-structure recognition, and literary devices for First Language English code 03 — not a full simulation of descriptive writing, oral evidence, Second/Third Language English (code 17), or HSC English (code 01).
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Maharashtra SSC English — First Language (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official Maharashtra SSC First Language English exam only multiple choice?
No. Official First Language English (subject code 03) is a mixed written theory paper (commonly about 80 marks over about 3 hours) plus oral/internal assessment (commonly about 20 marks) for a subject total of 100 marks. Papers include language study, reading, poetry, grammar, and writing skills. This bank is a free English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full writing-task substitute, oral substitute, or official paper simulation.
What is subject code 03, and how is it different from HSC English?
On the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm), code 03 is English as a First Language paper for Class 10 (SSC). Maharashtra HSC Compulsory English is a different exam at Class 12, listed under HSC codes as subject code 01. Do not treat this SSC bank as HSC English practice.
How is First Language English different from English Second/Third Language?
First Language English (code 03) is the higher-level English stream for candidates offering English as first language. English as Second/Third Language is listed separately (code 17 on the SSC general codes list). Confirm your school’s language combination and hall-ticket subject codes.
How many marks and how long is the English theory paper?
Subject total is commonly 100 marks via about 80 theory + 20 oral/internal. Theory duration for English is commonly about 3 hours. Confirm the year's scheme and timetable on mahahsscboard.in and school notices.
What is the passing score for Maharashtra SSC English?
Pass criteria are commonly reported as 35% overall in each subject, with a separate theory floor often cited (about 28/80 for 80-mark theory papers where that split applies, and about 7/20 for oral/internal). Always verify the current MSBSHSE result circular for your sitting.
What does SSC First Language English cost to take?
English is examined as part of the Maharashtra SSC public examination. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools. There is no single fixed public INR amount for every candidate category on the board site — check school circulars for the current schedule.
Which topics should I prioritise for First Language English?
Prioritise applied grammar (tenses, voice, reported speech, articles, prepositions, agreement, conditionals, clauses, non-finites, collocations, modals, connectors), error spotting, vocabulary, reading inference on textual and non-textual passages, poetry appreciation concepts, literary devices, and formal writing formats (letter, email, story, information transfer, speech, expansion of ideas). Practise timed writing and oral tasks separately — MCQs alone do not replace official writing or oral components.
Why is this bank multiple choice if the board paper has writing and oral parts?
Selected-response items check concept fluency quickly for grammar rules, reading judgment, vocabulary, and format recognition. Official MSBSHSE SSC First Language English still requires descriptive writing and oral/internal assessment. Always practise model activity sheets and write full responses under timed conditions.
Where can I find official Maharashtra SSC English materials?
Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), the SSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm — English code 03), and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for English Kumarbharati Standard X textbooks, syllabi, and school-distributed schemes.