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My Elder Brother — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · English

What My Elder Brother covers in NIOS Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in My Elder Brother

1

Story Overview and Central Idea

  • Nicky is the narrator and Valodya is his elder brother.
  • Nicky is younger than Valodya by one year and three months.
  • Valodya is better than Nicky in lessons, arguments, behaviour, and popularity.
2

The Quarrel and Its Cause

  • The quarrel begins when Nicky accidentally breaks Valodya's scent bottle.
  • Valodya accuses Nicky of breaking it on purpose.
  • Nicky denies it, and the argument becomes heated.
3

Reconciliation and Character of Valodya

  • After the quarrel, Nicky cannot concentrate during lessons.
  • The tutor asks Nicky a question, but he cannot answer properly.
  • Nicky is ashamed but too proud to apologise first.
4

Noun Clauses

  • A noun clause is a subordinate clause that functions as a noun in a sentence.
  • Noun clauses can be the subject, object of a verb, complement of a verb, or object of a preposition.
  • Noun clauses are introduced by that, whether, if, and wh- words.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Sibling relationship marked by jealousy, quarrel, pride, and reconciliation

NickyValodyaQuarrelReconciliationCharacter traitsEmotionsNoun clausesDiary writing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in My Elder Brother for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in My Elder Brother include Story Overview and Central Idea, The Quarrel and Its Cause, Reconciliation and Character of Valodya, Noun Clauses. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise My Elder Brother for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on My Elder Brother. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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