CBSE 12th Board Exam 2020: Tips to score high in English

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet of the Class 12th annual board examinations 2020. As per the board exam schedule released by CBSE, the Class 12th English exam will be held on February 27, 2020. The students have more than a month for final preparation of the English exam.
English is a highly-scoring subject. A systematic and well-planned strategy can help you score exceedingly well.Here are some useful tips for you to prepare for Class 12th English paper:
Revision is the key
Revise all important stories and chapters from textbooks and class notes you made while studying. It has been seen that most of the questions asked in the exam are from school textbooks only. Hence, you should revise all the chapters and stories from the English book. Revise formats of letter writing, report writing, writing precis etc.
Practice to get perfection
Take previous years question papers, mock test papers, and sample papers and try to solve them in 3 hours duration. While writing, make sure you stick to word limits. Read newspapers every day to improve your reading and writing skills.
Make sure you complete syllabus
It is must to read the entire syllabus and avoid selective reading. Questions can come from any chapter of the textbook. In the English literature section, the students can be asked to prepare character sketches and central themes/ideas for both prose and poetry.
Manage your time well
While practicing, make sure you know how much time you need to complete each section. Make note of this time while attempting the paper in the exam hall. You must carry a wristwatch in the exam hall. Attempt easy and short questions first so that you have more time for longer ones.
Attempt all questions
You are advised to attempt all the questions you know first. However, do not leave any question un-attempted. It is always better to attempt all the questions in the exam paper.