ICSE Art of Effective English Writing for Classes IX-X (2021 Edition)

The tremendous response to the book which has completed fourteen years of its existence has been very encouraging and rewarding. We wish to express our deep sense of gratitude to our readers, especially those who have sent valuable suggestions from time to time, for the improvement of the book.

In deference to their suggestions, we have thoroughly revised and updated the book. The book in its revised form has an elaborate section for Effective Essay Writing and Letters. All compositions that have been asked in the ICSE Examinations, from 1999 to the current year have been given. The section on Grammar has more number of exercises, specifically pertaining to questions asked in previous years. Other sections like Quotable Quotations, Comprehension, Aural and Oral Skills have also been enhanced.

Section - A

1. Argumentative Essays

2. Descriptive Essays

3. Topical/Reflective Essays

4. Story

Section - B

1. Picture Composition

Section - C

1. Letter Writing

2. Personal Letters

3. Formal/Official Letters

4. Letters To The Editor

5. Letters Of Complaint

6. Letters Of Application

7. Letters Of Apology

8. Letters Of Persuation

9. Writing Notice And E-mail

Section - D

1. Comprehension And Summary Writing

Section - E

1. Grammar

Section - F

1. Listening (Aural) And Speaking (Oral) Skills

Section - G

1. Solved Question Paper