Vocabulary – Class 10 English Grammar Complete Question Answers and Solutions | ASSEB / SEBA
Class 10 English Grammar – Vocabulary Complete Question Answers and Exam Solutions (ASSEB / SEBA Assam)
The tenth major topic in the Class 10 English Grammar syllabus is ‘Vocabulary’. For the upcoming HSLC 2027 examination, the complete notes, word lists, and question answers for this highly important section have been prepared based on the new ASSEB (Assam State School Education Board) syllabus and the latest National Education Policy (NEP) blueprint. This special collection includes detailed lists of Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones (words often confused), Idioms, and Phrases, along with a comprehensive solution of Previous Years’ Board Exam Questions (PYQ). At Ospin Academy, these grammar solutions are provided in a simple, accurate, and completely exam-oriented manner.
A strong vocabulary is the backbone of language proficiency. In the HSLC exam, students are tested on their ability to choose the correct word alternatives, write meanings of idiomatic expressions, and use confused words in sentences to make their meanings clear. Mastering this section not only secures direct marks but also drastically improves the quality of essays and letter writing. Our Question Bank covers all the frequently tested vocabulary words and includes advanced board-level exercises to ensure 100% preparation for the students.
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- Extensive lists of important Synonyms and Antonyms required for the Class 10 board exam.
- Clear explanations and sentence usage for Homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings).
- Most common Idioms and Phrases with their exact meanings and sentence formations.
- Pattern analysis of frequently asked vocabulary questions and solutions to the latest MCQ models.
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Class 10th English
HSLC Board Previous Year Vocabulary
1. “Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langur and slender loris keep a watchful eye from the tree canopy.” {2026}
Identify the correct antonym for the underlined word in the sentence taken from ‘Coorg’.
(A) Careful
(B) Keen
(C) Oblivious
(D) Guarded
Answer: C
2. What is the meaning of the word ‘Slender’? {2026}
(A) weak
(B) strong
(C) slim
(D) fat
Answer: C
3. Choose the most suitable antonym of the word ‘Hinder’ {2026}
(A) obstruct
(B) shackle
(C) facilitate
(D) hamper
Answer: C
4. Did you ____ the references from Shakespeare’ s drama? Fill in the blank. {2025}
(A) site
(B) cite
(C) sited
(D) cited
Answer: A
5. Raju used to earn by ______. {2024}
Choose the correct option to make it a meaningful sentence.
(A) nick of time
(B) fits and starts
(C) ups and downs
(D) in and out
Answer: B
6. Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks: {2022}
(A) Nobody likes his (child-like/childish) behaviour.
Answer: childish
(B) The two men arrived at an (amiable/amicable) settlement.
Answer: amicable
7. Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks: {2020}
(A) The tiger is a beast of (pray/prey).
Answer: prey
(B) This medicine will (relief/relieve) you of your pain.
Answer: relieve
8. Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks: {2019}
(A) She narrated the matter (shortly/briefly).
Answer: briefly
(B) Please (listen/hear) to what he says.
Answer: listen
9. Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks: {2018}
(A) Mr. John will come to Guwahati …. (recently/shortly).
Answer: shortly
(B) Popular criticism has no (effect/affect) on the politicians.
Answer: effect
10. Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks: {2017}
(A) Rose smells …. (sweetly/ sweet)
Answer: sweet
(B) Her handwriting is …. (illegible/eligible)
Answer: illegible
11. Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks: {2016}
(A) My warning had no …. on the boy. (at/fect/effect)
Answer: effect
(B) He …. to accept the money. (refused/denied)
Answer: refused
12. Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks: {2015}
(A) The Brahmaputra has changed its …. (Coarse / Course)
Answer: course
(B) Sankardeva was an …. scholar. (eminent/imminent)
Answer: eminent
Common Pre-Board Vocabulary(2025–26)
1. The battlefield was covered with many _____. Fill in the blank. {Bajali}
(A) Corps
(B) Corpses
(C) Crops
(D) Cresses
Answer: B
2. Fill in the blank: Our farmers ____ fresh fruit at the market. {Baksa}
(A) sale
(B) cell
(C) sell
(D) shale
Answer: C
3. Raktim ____ appeared for a teaching job interview. {Barpeta}
(A) briefly
(B) shortly
(C) recently
(D) finely
Answer: C
4. ICT has both positive and negative ____. {Barpeta}
(A) affects
(B) effects
(C) e facts
(D) afact
Answer: B
5. Select the word that correctly completes the sentence based on its meaning and context. Hard hats must be worn on the construction ______. {Bongaigaon}
(A) Cite
(B) Sight
(C) Site
(D) Sit
Answer: C
6. The family of the deceased performed some religious ___ {Cachar}
(A) rights
(B) right
(C) wrights
(D) rites.
Answer: D
7. Choose the correct alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part – {Charaideo}
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.
(A) Speaking kindly
(B) Speaking cheerfully
(C) Speaking angrily
(D) Speaking sharply
Answer: (C) Speaking angrily
8. Choose the correct alternative: {Charaideo}
Precautions are to be taken with anyone who seems –
(A) Deluded
(B) Diseased
(C) Infectious
(D) Contagious
Answer: (C) Infectious
9. Choose the suitable word for the following sentence: He was _______ in his attempt {Darrang}
(A) success
(B) succeed
(C) successful
(D) successfully
Answer: C
10. ______ Raghu everyone will ______ my invitation {Dhubri}
(A) Expect, Accept.
(B) Accept, Expect.
(C) Accept, Accept
(D) Except, Accept
Answer: D
11. Which of the following is a synonym of the word “Liberty”? {Hojai}
(A) Mastery
(B) Freedom
(C) Slavery
(D) Imprisoned
Answer: B
12. Choose the correct word : You should ____ your valuables against theft. {Jorhat}
(A) ensure
(B) insure
(C) insured
(D) insurance
Answer: B
13. My warning had no _____ on the boy. {Kamrup R}
(A) effect
(B) affect
(C) result
(D) reward
Answer: A
14. Choose the correct options.
Her behaviour _____ annoyed the teacher. {Kamrup M}
(A) childlike
(B) childish
(C) child
(D) childlikely
Answer: B
15. Choose the correct options. {Kamrup M}
He painted a beautiful landscape because he was an _______.
(A) author
(B) architect
(C) artist
(D) actor
Answer: C
16. Find a word that means ‘A group of people playing various musical instruments together’— {Kokrajhar}
(A) Opera
(B) Group dance
(C) Orchestra
(D) Play
Answer: c
17. Choose the right alternative to illustrate the meaning of the sentence—
Person with remarkable abilities or a remarkable example of something ……… {Kokrajhar}
(A) Expert
(B) Prodigy
(C) Scholar
(D) Genius
Answer: B
18. Fill in the blank – {Majuli}
The Villagers performed an ancient ___ to welcome the first rain of the seasons.
(A) Write
(B) Right
(C) Rite
(D) Wright
Answer: C
19. Fill in the blank with right alternative: Everybody adores his ___ behavior. {Majuli}
(A) childlike
(B) childish
(C) amiable
(D) fairly
Answer: A
20. The woman narrated the incident ___ {Nalbari}
(A) shortly
(B) narrowly
(C) presently
(D) briefly
Answer: D
21. He is……………..in swimming. {Sibsagar}
(A) adapt.
(B) adopt.
(C) adipt.
(D) adept.
Answer: D
22. All the students…………Rahul were present in the class. {Sibsagar}
(A) Accept.
(B) Except.
(C) Expect.
(D) Access.
Answer: B
23. Mr. and Mrs. Sharma have decided to ____ a child. Fill in the blank. {Sribhumi}
(A) Adept
(B) Adopt
(C) Adapt
(D) Opt
Answer: B
24. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The new job isn’t ____ different from the old one. {Sribhumi}
(A) most
(B) much
(C) many
(D) some
Answer: B
25. Choose the right word to fill in the blank : He was disturbed when he saw so many casualties at the __ of the accident. {SSM}
(A) Sight
(B) Site
(C) Cite
(D) Sigh.
Answer: B
26. Choose the correct option and fill in the blank: I will not ______ the business proposal. {Udalguri}
(A) expect
(B) aspect
(C) except
(D) accept
Answer: D
Short Questions
1. Make sentences using the following words to show their differences: Drown, Sink {Lakhimpur}
Answer: Drown: The boy tried to save the puppy which was about to drown in the river. (Used for living beings)
Sink: The heavy stone began to sink to the bottom of the lake. (Used for non-living objects)
2. Fill in the blanks with right atternatives: {Sonitpur}
a) Raju is………in music (adapt/adept).
b) The man follows some. in life (ideals/idle)
Answer:
a) adept
b) ideals
