Students often tend to give language papers lesser attention than the core subjects. It is pertinent to point out that in 2022, there were as few as 4 centum in English, in PU 2 score tally. 

It is advantageous to have a more equitable approach towards language papers and score decently in the English paper in board exams.

English is a subject which if not taken casually, can boost percentage and cover other subjects. It is highly essential that students recognize the importance of this language and try to excel in it by scoring good marks. The only thing you need to keep in mind is it doesn’t matter how you have performed in earlier examinations, everyone has a clean slate in the board exams and sometimes even the best students get low grades because of English while the weakest of students do well. So don’t ever think that you are not on par with your peers. Here we have compiled some tips for candidates to score well in the English exam. 

If you follow this regime, nobody can stop you from scoring 90+ in your English exam.

  1. Be structural

Students must prepare for English in a functional manner. They must read the lessons and try to understand the underlying theme and characters. By doing so, they can create an idea of the story without having to constantly refer to books for every detail. Having a structure will further help in framing answers better while avoiding complexity.

  1. The characters are important!

One of the biggest worries every student faces while preparing for an English exam is the never-ending confusion between character names. While it is true that there are numerous stories and even more characters in the stories, it doesn’t mean you can get away with writing about a Shakespearean character in a Dickensian novel. In order to understand the characters better, you need to have an idea of the story and the role each character plays in that story. Write down names, if you must but try to associate your outline of the story with the characters and you might not mess up much.

  1. Formulate an answering pattern

One of the most common problems every student faces while writing an English paper is the lack of time to finish answers accordingly, as per the question paper pattern. In order to avoid that, try to answer the long answer questions first so that you can further declutter your brain and allow it to create and explore more on the lines of creativity as you move on to the creative writing sections of the paper.

  1. Watch out for grammatical errors

One of the most common ways of losing marks in an English exam is due to minor grammatical errors that students tend to make in their answer sheets. The one way to rectify this error is by doing a read-through of what you have written. So, ensure that you leave enough time to have a proper read-through of your answer sheet. But don’t leave aside too much time for it. There are other things to focus on as well.

  1. Remember the Formats

Every writing section includes lengthy letters or articles that need to be written. While it can get hectic and stressful, owing to lack of time and the fact that there are other questions that need to be answered, writing sections can be paced efficiently. The most important thing is the format for every letter, article, mail, or even notice that you might write. Yes, the difference between the format of a formal letter and an informal letter might not be much but it’s still important in obtaining the marks you desire to see on your answer sheet. So, remember the formats. It’s not that hard.

  1. Read what you write; write what you read

Reading is an essential part of an English exam. From the reading section to reading answers while checking for errors, you need to focus on what you read. Effective reading can lead to effective writing. More often than not, it is the lack of a proper read-through that hampers your chances of scoring a 90+ in your English exam.

In the end, English papers are an easy way to boost your overall percentage but we often make too many silly errors in our answer sheets that rue our chances of scoring well in the subject. However, it is an interesting subject and it allows us to put on our creative caps and give our perspective on everything. Don’t fear the subject, embrace the possibilities instead and you will be surprised at what you can create.  Are you not intrigued by the subject? Do you believe that your potential lies elsewhere? Then why not take up an aptitude test and find out for yourself.