Khasi

This is a complete, free study companion for Khasi — built around what the exam actually asks. The topics examiners repeat most are Comprehension: main idea, factual answers and inferred meaning, Grammar correction: sentence, tense, punctuation and spelling, and Vocabulary: synonym, antonym and contextual meaning. The syllabus runs to 21 chapters. Below you'll find the full topic-frequency ranking, the exam paper pattern, every chapter, a step-by-step study plan, and the official downloads — everything in one place.

Everything here is free. We're an independent student resource, not the official ICSE & ISC body, so always confirm the current syllabus and exam dates on the official ICSE & ISC website before you rely on them.

Key information

Level: Class 10
Programme: CL10
Exam: Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
Conducted by: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

Most frequently examined topics

#	Topic	Times asked
1	Comprehension: main idea, factual answers and inferred meaning	4
2	Grammar correction: sentence, tense, punctuation and spelling	4
3	Vocabulary: synonym, antonym and contextual meaning	4
4	Official letter: application, request or complaint	4
5	Composition writing on social, school, cultural or environmental themes	4
6	U Mahajon Ka Benis: greed, justice and mercy	3
7	Ka Khein-Kur Khein-kha: clan, kinship and Khasi social order	3
8	I Mei: motherly love, sacrifice and gratitude	3
9	U khun ka Nangdie phlang: poverty, dignity of labour and maternal sacrifice	3
10	U Sier Laplang bad u Shken: wit versus pride	3
11	La Ka Lynti: path of life, choice and responsibility	3
12	Personal or informal letter writing	3

Counted across the official previous-year question papers we have analysed for this subject. It shows what has been asked before — it does not predict what will appear in your exam. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Composition Writing
Chapter 2: Letter Writing
Chapter 3: Comprehension
Chapter 4: Grammar and Vocabulary
Chapter 5: U Phareng ha Lawkyntang
Chapter 6: U Ksew, Ka Miaw bad u Tuta
Chapter 7: U Sier Laplang bad u Shken
Chapter 8: Ka Syiem Skei bad ki Hynniew Mahadei
Chapter 9: Ki Nongap masi u Syiem ha Sor Shillong
Chapter 10: U khun ka Nangdie phlang
Chapter 11: Ka Thma Hidarpes
Chapter 12: U Mahajon Ka Benis
Chapter 13: Ka Khein-Kur Khein-kha
Chapter 14: I Mei
Chapter 15: Ka Shong jong ka Jingphohsniew
Chapter 16: La Ka Lynti
Chapter 17: Ki Paro Ksiar
Chapter 18: U Aadak bad la ki Lok
Chapter 19: Ka Lukhimai
Chapter 20: Oral Work and Listening Skills
Chapter 21: Written Assignments and Project Work

Official textbook

Khasi — official textbook / study material — Free download from the official source.

How to study Khasi and score well

Start with the highest-frequency topics — In Khasi, Comprehension: main idea, factual answers and inferred meaning, Grammar correction: sentence, tense, punctuation and spelling, Vocabulary: synonym, antonym and contextual meaning, and Official letter: application, request or complaint appear again and again in past papers. Master these first — they return the most marks for the time you put in.
Practise with previous-year papers — Solve the last 5–10 years of ICSE & ISC Khasi papers under timed, exam-like conditions. Past papers show exactly which topics repeat and how questions are worded.
Revise actively, not passively — Write a one-page summary for each of the 21 chapters — key definitions, formulas and the points examiners reward — then re-test yourself instead of re-reading.
Mark your answers with the official scheme — After each practice paper, score yourself against the official marking scheme. It shows how marks are awarded step-by-step, so you learn to present answers the way examiners expect.

Exam tips: how to score higher in Khasi

Where students lose marks: rushing the high-weightage questions, skipping the steps the marking scheme rewards, and saving easy sections for last. Read the whole paper first, attempt your strongest section early to bank marks, and always show your working.

Manage your time: split your time in proportion to the marks each section carries, keep a few minutes at the end to check, and never leave a question blank — a partial, structured answer still earns partial marks.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most important topics in Khasi?

Based on past papers, the most frequently asked topics include Comprehension: main idea, factual answers and inferred meaning, Grammar correction: sentence, tense, punctuation and spelling, Vocabulary: synonym, antonym and contextual meaning. The full ranked list with how often each appears is in the "Most important topics" section above.

Where can I download Khasi previous-year question papers?

Official ICSE & ISC previous-year question papers are available on the official ICSE & ISC website. Open the Question Papers section for the direct link, plus the exam pattern and the topics that repeat most.

How can I prepare for Khasi faster?

Start with the highest-frequency topics, learn the exam pattern so you know how each section is marked, and practise with past papers. A subject-aware study tutor can quiz you on exactly these topics.

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