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Key Facts: Maharashtra SSC English — Second/Third Language (MSBSHSE) Exam
Code 17
MSBSHSE SSC general subject code for English Second/Third Language (distinct from First Language English code 03)
mahahsscboard.org SSC general subject codes list
About 3 hours
Typical theory duration for Maharashtra SSC English Second/Third Language
MSBSHSE SSC language-paper pattern summaries (confirm year circular)
80 + 20
Common theory + oral/internal split for language subjects (subject total near 100)
MSBSHSE / Maharashtra SSC subject pattern summaries for language papers
About 35%
Commonly reported minimum pass mark overall per subject (with separate theory floor often cited)
MSBSHSE SSC pass-criteria summaries (confirm current circular)
Not code 03
First Language English is a separate paper (code 03); this bank is L2/L3 English only
MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes; OpenExamPrep practice disclosure
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 English Second/Third Language (MSBSHSE, code 17) 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. Distinct from First Language English code 03. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for L2/L3 language skills — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for writing or oral components.
Sample Maharashtra SSC English — Second/Third Language (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Maharashtra SSC English — Second/Third Language (MSBSHSE) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Choose the correct simple present form: "My sister _____ English every morning."
2Choose the correct article: "I saw _____ eagle flying over the fort."
3Identify the correct passive of: "They clean the classroom every day."
4Choose the correct preposition: "She is good _____ drawing maps."
5Which of the following shows correct subject–verb agreement?
6Change to reported speech: Ramesh said, "I live in Pune."
7Choose the correct modal for permission: "_____ I borrow your dictionary?"
8Which word is a synonym of 'quick'?
9Which word is an antonym of 'empty'?
10Choose the correct present continuous: "Quiet! The baby _____."
About the Maharashtra SSC English — Second/Third Language (MSBSHSE) Exam
Maharashtra SSC English — Second/Third Language is the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate English language paper listed as subject code 17 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 English as Second/Third Language — distinct from First Language English (code 03) and distinct from Maharashtra HSC Compulsory English (code 01). It assesses Class 10 L2/L3 English language skills — reading strategies, applied grammar and usage, vocabulary, discourse and writing structure — as set out in board schemes and school materials. The official assessment is commonly a subject total near 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 about 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 error spotting; 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 English Second/Third Language (subject code 17) assesses language study, reading, applied grammar and usage, vocabulary, and writing structure (letters, emails, stories, information transfer, and related formats) 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 near 100 marks. This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation covering grammar (tenses, voice, reported speech, articles, prepositions, agreement, conditionals, non-finites, collocations, modals, connectors), error identification, vocabulary, reading judgment, and writing-structure recognition for Second/Third Language English code 17 — not a full simulation of descriptive writing, oral evidence, First Language English (code 03), or HSC English (code 01).
Time Limit
About 3 hours
Passing Score
About 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 at L2/L3 depth.
Grammar — Articles, Prepositions, Connectors, Non-finites & Errors
Article and preposition choice, connectors, non-finites, collocations, and sentence-level error identification.
Vocabulary & Word Use
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, collocations, word formation, and one-word substitutes.
Reading Strategies
Main idea, supporting detail, inference, tone, author's purpose, and reference strategies for short passages.
Writing Structure & Format Recognition
Recognition of formal letter, email, story, information transfer, speech, and expansion-of-idea structure (conceptual MCQs only).
Error Identification
Spotting agreement, tense, article, and usage errors in short SSC-level English sentences.
Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC English — Second/Third Language (MSBSHSE) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: About 35%
- Assessment: Official Maharashtra SSC English Second/Third Language (subject code 17) assesses language study, reading, applied grammar and usage, vocabulary, and writing structure (letters, emails, stories, information transfer, and related formats) 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 near 100 marks. This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation covering grammar (tenses, voice, reported speech, articles, prepositions, agreement, conditionals, non-finites, collocations, modals, connectors), error identification, vocabulary, reading judgment, and writing-structure recognition for Second/Third Language English code 17 — not a full simulation of descriptive writing, oral evidence, First Language English (code 03), or HSC English (code 01).
- Time limit: About 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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Maharashtra SSC English — Second/Third Language (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official Maharashtra SSC English Second/Third Language exam only multiple choice?
No. Official English Second/Third Language (subject code 17) 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 near 100 marks. Papers include language study, reading, 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 17, and how is it different from code 03?
On the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm), code 17 is English as Second/Third Language for Class 10 (SSC). Code 03 is First Language English — a different stream and paper with typically greater depth (including more literary language awareness). Confirm your school's language combination and hall-ticket subject codes. Do not mix L1 and L2 banks as if they were the same exam.
How is this different from HSC English?
This bank is for Maharashtra SSC (Class 10) English Second/Third Language code 17. Maharashtra HSC Compulsory English is a different exam at Class 12 (subject code 01). Do not treat this SSC bank as HSC English practice.
How many marks and how long is the English theory paper?
Subject total is commonly near 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 L2/L3?
Pass criteria are commonly reported as about 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 English Second/Third Language 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 English Second/Third Language?
Prioritise applied grammar (tenses, voice, reported speech, articles, prepositions, agreement, conditionals, non-finites, collocations, modals, connectors), error spotting, vocabulary, reading strategies (main idea, inference, reference), and formal writing formats (letter, email, story, information transfer). 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 English Second/Third Language 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 Second/Third Language code 17), and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for English textbooks, syllabi, and school-distributed schemes.