Which types of essays are asked in 10th std goa board exam english

For the Goa Board ( GBSHSE ) SSC Class 10 English exam, the "Essay" or Composition section is part of Section D (Writing Skills), which carries 20 marks in total.

The board asks for compositions ranging from 150 to 200 words. Rather than just general essays, the exam focuses on specific functional and creative writing styles.

Main Types of Compositions Asked

As per the latest syllabus and 2026 paper patterns, you can expect the following types:

You are asked to describe a person, place, or event in detail.

• Examples: "A visit to a historical site in Goa," "My favourite teacher," or "A local festival you recently attended."

You are given a starting line or a specific situation and asked to build a story around it.

• Examples: "It was a dark and lonely night when I heard a strange noise..." or "Write a story about a time you helped a stranger."

You must present your views for or against a specific topic.

• Examples: "Should mobile phones be allowed in schools?", "Importance of physical sports over video games," or "Impact of social media on teenagers."

These are more personal and focus on your thoughts, feelings, or lessons learned from an experience.

• Examples: "The happiest day of my life," "My aim in life," or "How I spent my summer vacation."