Updated 6 August 2026·33 chapters

ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition syllabus for 2026-27: all 33 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

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The ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition course for 2026-27 has 33 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	The Sentence	What is a Sentence? · Types of Sentences
2	Subject and Predicate	What is a Subject? · What is a Predicate? · Imperative Sentences
3	Parts of Speech	Noun · Pronoun · Adjective
4	Nouns	Types of Nouns · Countable and Uncountable Nouns
5	Nouns: Singular and Plural	Understanding Singular and Plural Nouns · Rules for Forming Plural Nouns · Special Cases and Exceptions
6	Nouns: Gender	The Four Genders of Nouns · Forming Feminine Nouns
7	Nouns: Possession	What is Possession? · Rules for Using Apostrophe ('s) · Special Cases and Exceptions
8	Adjectives	What Are Adjectives? · Types of Adjectives · Special Rules and Examples
9	Adjectives: Degree of Comparision	Understanding the Three Degrees of Comparison · Rules for Forming Comparative and Superlative Degrees · Special Cases and Exceptions
10	Articles ( A, An, The)	Understanding Articles · Rules for Using 'A' and 'An' · Rules for Using 'The'
11	Pronouns	What is a Pronoun? · Personal Pronouns · Demonstrative Pronouns
12	Verbs	What is a Verb? · Types of Verbs · Objects and Complements
13	The Tense	Types of Tenses · Forms of 'Be' and 'Have' · Use of 'Shall' and 'Will'
14	Simple Present Tense	What is the Simple Present Tense? · How to Form the Simple Present Tense · When to Use the Simple Present Tense
15	Present Continuous Tense	What is the Present Continuous Tense? · How to Form the -ing Verb · When to Use Present Continuous Tense
16	Present Perfect Tense	Understanding the Present Perfect Tense · Regular and Irregular Verbs · When to Use Present Perfect Tense
17	Simple Past Tense	What is the Simple Past Tense? · When to Use the Simple Past Tense · How to Form the Simple Past Tense
18	Past Continuous Tense	Understanding the Past Continuous Tense · When to Use the Past Continuous Tense
19	Simple Future Tense	Understanding the Simple Future Tense · Usage and Examples
20	The 'Going to' Form	Understanding the 'Going to' Form · When to Use the 'Going to' Form
21	Future Continuous Tense	Understanding the Future Continuous Tense · How to Form the Future Continuous Tense · When to Use the Future Continuous Tense
22	Can, May, Should, Must	Can and Cannot (Can't) · May and May not · Should and Should not (Shouldn't)
23	Negative Sentenses	What Are Negative Sentences? · How to Make Sentences Negative · Special Cases and Examples
24	Interrogative Sentences	What Are Interrogative Sentences? · How to Make Sentences Interrogative · Interrogative Sentences with Question Words
25	Active and Passive Voice	Understanding Active and Passive Voice · Tense-wise Conversion Rules · When to Use Passive Voice
26	Subject-Verb Agreement	Basic Rule of Subject-Verb Agreement · Special Rules and Examples
27	Adverbs	What is an Adverb? · Types of Adverbs · Forming Adverbs from Adjectives
28	Prepositions	What is a Preposition? · Types and Uses of Prepositions · How to Choose the Correct Preposition
29	Conjunctions	What Are Conjunctions? · Types and Uses of Conjunctions · Examples and Practice
30	Punctuation and Capital Letters	Punctuation Marks · Rules for Capital Letters
31	Direct and Indirect Speech	What is Direct and Indirect Speech? · Rules for Changing Tenses · Changes in Pronouns and Possessive Adjectives
32	Words That May Often Be Confused	Understanding Confused Word Pairs · Commonly Confused Word Pairs with Examples
33	Synonyms and Antonyms	What Are Synonyms? · What Are Antonyms? · Forming Antonyms Using Prefixes

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 33 chapters of ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

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This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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