H.S.C BOARD ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER FORMAT
(80 MARKS)
Subject :English Time: 3 hrs
(Section -1 PROSE)
(Reading for comprehension ,Mind mapping, Summary,Grammar)
Q.1 (A)Read the following passage and attempt the following activities (12)
(Seen passage from Setion I any ONE consisting 275 to 300 words)
A1 : Global understanding/ Factual 02
A2: Complex factual/ fill details 02
A3: Interpretation /Analysis/ Conclusion base/Inference 02
A4: Personal response/opinion 02
A5: Language Study/Grammar 02
A6:Vocabulary(Synonyms/Antonyms/noun/adverbs/give meaning/explain) 02
Q.1 B) Grammar (Unseen) [04]
B1) Three topics on grammar/Transformation of sentences 03
B2)Spot the error 01
Q.2 (A)Read the following passage and attempt the following activities (12)
(Unseen passage)
A1 : Global understanding/ Factual 02
A2: Complex factual/ fill details 02
A3: Interpretation /Analysis/ Conclusion base/Inference 02
A4: Personal response/opinion 02
A5: Language Study/Grammar 02
A6:Vocabulary(Synonyms/Antonyms/noun/adverbs/give meaning/explain) 02
Q.2 B) Summarizing: Write summary of above passage with a title 03
Q.2 C)Mind mapping :Develop a Mind Mapping' frame /design using your ideas/thoughts/concepts to illustrate/develop on the given topic. 03
(Section 2 Poetry & Appreciation )
Q.3 A)Read the following seen Extract and attempt the following activities
(SECTION II) [10]
A1 : Global understanding/ Factual 02
A2: Interpretation /Analysis/ Conclusion base/Inference 02
A3: Personal response/opinion 02
A4: Poetic Devices(Figure of speech/Rhyming scheme or words) 02
A5 :Poetic Creativity (compose 2 to 4 lines on given topic) 02
Q3 B)APPRECIATION OF POEM (04)
(Title/poet,theme/central idea,style rhyme scheme,poetic devices, special feature, Message/values/ morals,Your opinion) (10 to 15 lines)
(Section 3 Writing skills)
Q.4 Complete the activities as per the instruction given below: (16)
A) Drafting virtual messages
or
Statement of Purpose
or
/Group Discussion 04
B) Email/Report Writing/Interview 04
C) Speech/Compering/Expansion of Ideas 04
D) Review (any one review of the following)
A short documentary film
A famous film of your choice
A book
A magazine
A famous series/serial on the television
Points for book review
Title
About the writer
Face Cover
Introduction
Theme /Story/ Summary
Content
Planning and Presentation
Conclusion
Novelty / special features
Etc
Points for film/short film/documentary film
Title
Theme
Summary / central story
Main Characters
Picturization
Music/Album
Choreography
Graphics and Set design
Special effects
Pleasure and joy to watch - reason
Add your own points
OR |
Blog
OR
Appeal 04
(Section : 4 LITERARY Genre Novel) (16)
Q.5 A)Compete the activities given below as per the instructions: (04)
1.Activities on History on English Novel 02
2.Activities on History on English Novel 02
(Activities to be framed on True/False,MCQ,Fill in the blanksMatch the coloums/Elements of novel/types of novel /Chronological orde (Activity on 4.1)
Q.5 B) Answer in about 50 words of the following questions: (04)
(Activity on 4.2)
1.Describe/discuss/compare/Explain/Define. 02
2.Illustrate/Interpret/Justify/Find/Identify/Narrate. 02
(Question will be based on plot/theme/setting/structure/Language/Character)
Q.5 C) Answer in about 50 words of the following questions: (04)
(Activity on 4.3)
1.Describe/discuss/compare/Explain/Define. 02
2.Illustrate/Interpret/Justify/Find/Identify/Narrate. 02
(Question will be based on plot/theme/setting/structure/Language/Character)
Q.5 D) Answer in about 50 words of the following questions: (04)
(Activity on 4.4)
1.Describe/discuss/compare/Explain/Define. 02
2.Illustrate/Interpret/Justify/Find/Identify/Narrate. 02
(Question will be based on plot/theme/setting/structure/Language/Character)
Note:
1. Activities should not be repeated ant means throughout the activity sheet.
2. Q.5 B,C,Dare purely memory based questions.
