Final Days Prep for CBSE 10th English Exam Feb 21: Final Revision Tips and Practice Questions
Check out the revision tips for preparation for CBSE 10th English Exam on Feb 21, 2026. Prepare well for the exam by staying confident. Read the article carefully to know how to make the most of last 2 days.
Only 48 hours left to appear for CBSE Class 10 English exam on February 21, 2026. If you are unable to recall answers and fall short of time for revision, do not let it shake your confidence. Remember, your preparation has set the foundation. Now, set minor milestones to achieve a high score.
To make it easy for you, we have a strategic plan to let you stay cool and prepare well for the exam in 2 days. Make the most of your time by revising, solving questions, and being optimistic.
Think of focusing on each important topic from Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Literature first. Set priorities as per the marking scheme. The literature part is a highly scoring section. Revise the syllabus quickly. Solve questions from model papers, previous year question papers, or online educational platforms. Keep track of time to attempt all questions in the exam.
Day 1 - Plan
Dedicate the day for revising all portions of CBSE Class 10 English. Let’s start the day by revising the Literature portion. Complete it within 3 to 4 hours. Focus on understanding the themes, summaries, character sketches, and central idea of prose. Move on to poetry and get the meaning of stanzas to answer extract-based questions. Solve questions from related topics. Remember, the exam is designed to test your understanding. So, avoid filling pages. Understand the questions first and then write answers according to the marking scheme.
In the afternoon, try to cover up the writing section. Revise the formats of formal and informal letters. Practice story writing and solve questions from analytical paragraphs. Maintain the flow while writing letters and stories. Randomly pick any topic from question papers to practice writing letters. While attempting this section, follow the word limit as per the marks. Also, focus on time to ensure you are able to attempt all questions.
Further, a couple of hours can be dedicated to Grammar. Pick upCBSE Class 10 English Sample Papers 2025-26and solve questions from frequently asked topics like tenses, subject-verb agreement, editing & omission, and error correction. Ensure you solve the maximum number of questions to become familiar with the difficulty level of the questions.
In this way, you can complete the entire syllabus. Take a rest, and get ready for the next day.
Day 2 - Plan
Start the day by focusing on reading skills. Devote a couple of hours to solving unseen passages. Get an idea of the types of questions asked. Solve them with accuracy and maintain good speed. Next, you can revise Literature. Revise all the important questions, frequently asked questions, short and long questions from the textbook, and questions from model papers.
Relax for a while and move on to the Grammar section. Revise the grammar rules and solve questions from all topics. Ensure you avoid the silly mistakes you usually make. Quickly solve questions from an unseen passage. Go through the letter format. Check out the story and letter-writing topics. Focus onCBSE Class 10 Previous Year's Question Papersto find the variety of questions from all topics.
At this hour of the day, avoid covering up a new topic. Stay focused and confident. Simply ensure you have covered up all the topics. All the high-scoring topics should be done once in the last two days. Make a checklist and tick the topics covered from the grammar and literature section. Do not forget to do the character-based questions too.
High-Scoring Areas to Revise in 2 Days
You can check out the high-scoring topics for the last-minute revision here.Chapter | Marks |
A Letter to God | 2 |
Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom | 2 |
Stories About Flying | 2 |
From the Diary of Anne Frank | 2 |
The Midnight Visitor | 2 |
A Question of Trust | 2 |
Footprints Without Feet | 2 |
The Making of a Scientist | 2 |
The Necklace | 2 |
Bholi | 2 |
The Book that Saved the Earth | 2 |
Grammar and Writing Skills | 20 |
CBSE Class 10 English Exam Pattern – Last Look
Check out the exam pattern for the last time to make sure that you are missing any topic.
Section | Marks |
Reading Skills | 20 |
Writing Skills with Grammar | 20 |
Language through Literature | 40 |
Total | 80 |
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Final Days
There are some general mistakes that students make unknowingly. Be aware of such mistakes and avoid them.
- Primarily, follow the instructions and attempt the questions accordingly. Consider the internal choice (if any) provided in some questions.
- Avoid making spelling errors.
- Do not exceed the word limit. Write answers according to the marks.
- The handwriting should be neat and clean.
Exam Day Tips for Feb 21
Try to follow these important tips for the CBSE Class 10 English exam:
- Write answers in chronological order.
- Read the questions first, understand them, and prepare a blueprint in mind to write answers.
- Check the marks allocation for questions and write answers accordingly.
- First, attempt the questions that hold high marks.
- Do not panic if you are unable to answer a few questions.
- Reserve 10 minutes at the end for revising the answer sheet.
English is a high-scoring subject that tests your analytical skills with understanding of grammar. Have faith in your preparation level. A clear understanding of grammar will help you score full marks and the literature will include exactly the same questions you prepared. So, Go and Shine. All the Best!