English Previous Year Paper 2026

Question 1. The correct sequence of language skills is-

(a) LSRW

(b) RLSW

(c) WRSL

(d) LRWS

Answer: (a) LSRW

LSRW stands for Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. In language teaching, these four basic skills are commonly presented in this sequence.

Question 2. How many vowel sounds does English have?

(a) 24

(b) 20

(c) 44

(d) 40

Answer: (b) 20

In the standard phonemic model commonly used in English teaching, there are 20 vowel sounds- 12 monophthongs or pure vowels and 8 diphthongs.

Question 3. In India, English is considered as a-

(a) First language

(b) Third language

(c) Second language

(d) All of them

Answer: (c) Second language

In the context of English language teaching in India, English is commonly taught and studied as a second language.

Question 4. Dr. West's method is also known as-

(a) Play Method

(b) Practical Method

(c) Direct Method

(d) Reading Method

Answer: (d) Reading Method

Dr. Michael West's New Method is also known as the Reading Method because it gives primary importance to the development of reading ability, particularly silent reading and comprehension.

Question 5. Which one of the following is correctly spelt?

(a) Successfull

(b) Successful

(c) Sucessful

(d) Succesful

Answer: (b) Successful

The correct spelling is Successful.

Question 6. Fill in the blank with the correct verb given in the bracket- One of my friends _____ a car. (have/has)

Answer: One of my friends has a car. The subject is 'one', which is singular, so the singular verb 'has' is used.

Question 7. Fill in the blanks with the correct articles- Yesterday I saw _____ European riding _____ elephant.

Answer: Yesterday I saw a European riding an elephant. 'European' begins with the consonant sound /j/, whereas 'elephant' begins with a vowel sound.

Question 8. Point out the Gerund in the sentence given below- I began reading a novel.

Answer: The gerund is reading.

Question 9. Change the following sentence into Passive Voice- Do machines make these buttons?

Answer: Are these buttons made by machines?

Question 10. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition given in the bracket- Mr. Ravi is a lecturer _____ English. (of/in/from)

Answer: Mr. Ravi is a lecturer in English.

Question 11. Point out the adverb in the sentence given below- She quickly finished her homework.

Answer: The adverb is quickly, as it tells us how she finished her homework.

Question 12. What are the disadvantages of the Bilingual Method?

Answer: The main disadvantages of the Bilingual Method are-

1. Excessive use of the mother tongue may reduce learners' exposure to English.
2. Learners may become dependent on translation instead of thinking directly in English.
3. The method requires a teacher who has good command of both the mother tongue and English.
4. It may be difficult to use effectively in a multilingual classroom where learners have different mother tongues.

Question 13. What is the importance of TLM in the teaching of English?

Answer: TLM (Teaching-Learning Material) makes English teaching more interesting, clear and effective. Pictures, flashcards, charts, real objects, audio and video help learners understand vocabulary, pronunciation and language structures more easily. TLM attracts attention, encourages active participation and improves comprehension and retention.

Question 14. Define preposition with examples.

Answer: A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship with another word in the sentence. It may indicate place, time, direction or other relationships.

Examples:

• The book is on the table.
• She is sitting under the tree.
• He came at five o'clock.
• Ravi went to school.

Question 15. Write the aims of teaching poetry.

Answer: The main aims of teaching poetry are-

1. To enable learners to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of poetry.
2. To develop imagination, emotions and aesthetic sense.
3. To develop correct pronunciation, rhythm, stress and intonation through recitation.
4. To enrich vocabulary and improve command over language.
5. To enable learners to understand the central idea, feelings and message of a poem.

Question 16. Correct the following sentences-

(a) I have a homework to do.

(b) We prefer reading than writing.

Answer:

1. I have homework to do.
   'Homework' is an uncountable noun, so the article 'a' is not used before it.
2. We prefer reading to writing.
   When two activities or things are compared after 'prefer', the preposition 'to' is used instead of 'than'.

Question 17. "Everyone can learn English." Give your views on this statement.

Answer: Everyone can learn English with suitable opportunities, regular practice and proper guidance. Learners may progress at different speeds, but continuous exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing helps them improve. A supportive environment, motivation and meaningful practice can develop confidence and make English learning possible for learners from different backgrounds.

Question 18. Complete the spellings-

(a) Ma_h_m_tics

(b) T_m_rr_w

Answer:

1. Mathematics
2. Tomorrow