English Previous Year Paper 2023

Question 1. ........of language learning accelerates the practical part of the language.

(a) Communication strategies

(b) Structural strategies

(c) Creation strategies

(d) Traditional strategies

Answer: (b): Structural strategies of language learning accelerates the practical part of the language.

Question 2. The method emerged as a reaction of the various demerits of the Grammar Translation method is-

(a) Bilingual Method

(b) Play and Learn Method

(c) Direct Method

(d) The Sentence Method

Answer: (c): The method emerged as a reaction of the demerits of the Grammar Translation method is Direct Method.

Question 3. .......is the most important factor for effective language learning.

(a) Evaluation

(b) Imitation

(c) Discussion

(d) Reducing mistakes

Answer: (c): Discussion is the most important factor for effective language learning.

Question 4. What is the general order of language learning?

(a) Listening → Speaking → Reading → Writing

(b) Speaking → Reading → Listening → Writing

(c) Reading → Writing → Listening → Speaking

(d) Writing → Reading → Speaking → Listening

Answer: (a): The general order of language learning Listening → Speaking → Reading → Writing.

Question 5. Antonym of 'Boon' is:

(a) Sharp

(b) Curse

(c) Civil

(d) None of these

Answer: (b): Antonym of 'Boon' is Curse.

Question 6. Complete the following sentence using correct preposition.
"What is the time your watch?"

Answer: What is the time by your watch?

Question 7. Change the following sentence into interrogative.
"She lives in Canada."

Answer: Sentence- She lives in Canada.
Interrogative Sentence-Does she live in Canada?

Question 8. Combine the following sentences into a complex sentence.
"I had lost a book, but I have found it."

Answer: Sentence- I had lost a book, but I have found it.
Complex Sentence-Although I had lost a book, I have found it.

Question 9. Change the following sentence into Present Perfect Continuous Tense.
"He is writing a novel for five years."

Answer: Sentence- He is writing a novel for five years.
Present Perfect Continuous Tense-He has been writing a novel for five years.

Question 10. Correct the following sentence.
"The woman was lost with the hat."

Answer: Sentence- The woman was lost with the hat.
Correct Sentence-The women with the hat was lost.

Question 11. Correct the following sentence.
"Walk carefully lest you may fall."

Answer: Sentence- Walk carefully lest you may fall.
Correct Sentence-Walk carefully lest you should fall.

Question 12. What do you understand by "Grammar Translation Method"?

Answer: Grammar translation method is a method which focused on the grammatical rules, memorization of vocabulary and of various declension and conjugation, translation of text and doing written exercise.
The grammar translation method is a method of teaching foreign languages derived from the classical method of teaching Ancient Greek and Latin.
The method has two main goals: to enable students to read and translate literature written in the source language and to further students general intellectual development.

Question 13. Write a letter to your sister telling her about your visit to a 'historical place'.

Answer: A letter to your sister telling her about your visit to a 'historical place'-
Chakia,
U.P..
Dated: 5 March, 2024.
Dear sister Rupa,
You will be glad to know that yesterday, I came back from Agra. I went there with my friends. We went to see the Taj Mahal. We found it very grand and beautiful. We liked it very much. Taj mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, was built by shahjahan, in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz mahal. As it is built of white marble.
Yours loving brother
Amit

Question 14. Write a paragraph on "Importance of Lesson Plan".

Answer: Importance of Lesson Plan-Lesson plan prepares a lot of importance and benefit to the teachers and learners. Hence, here there are following importance that included in lesson plan.
First, lesson plan shows the importance in teacher parts. Mostly, teachers use the lesson plan as their guide to teach the some subject or topic for a presentation. As a result, it keeps them on track to accomplish the objectives. For instance, teachers must do arrangement the contents in logically order to make lesson go in sequence.
Furthermore, lesson plan is possible introduction of education technology. As we can see now a days, most the teaching session will used the materials based on technology products.
This can proved that educational level is developing towards the world.

Question 15. What are the objectives of teaching poetry?

Answer: The Objectives of Teaching Poetry-Poetry is taught for sheer pleasure and enjoyment. It further lays the foundation for an adequate appreciation of English poetry. Therefore, the aims of teaching of poetry should be different for different levels.
General Aims at Primary Level-

1. To enable the students to recite the poem with proper rhythm and intonation.
2. To enable the students to enjoy the recitation of the poem.
3. To develop the students power of imagination.
4. To train the emotions of the students.
5. To develop love for poetry reading and writing.

Question 16. What do you understand by 'Structural approach'?

Answer: "Structural Approach"-Structural approach is an approach in the study of language that emphasizes the examination of language in very detailed manner.
Structured approach is a language tool that helps the learner to master the structure or pattern of sentences.
It improves the fundamental skill of language learning and correct the learner's speech habit.
The structural approach consists of selecting and grading the structures of a language of course, words are also selected and graded but the main emphasis is put on teaching the students a command of the structures.

Question 17. Change the following sentences into Indirect speech.
(1) Father said, "He is a good player".
(2) Reeta said, "Let us play a match".

Answer:
(1) Direct Speech-Father said, "He is a good player".
Indirect Speech-Father told him that he was a good player.
(2) Direct Speech-Reeta said, "He is a good player".
Indirect Speech-Reeta suggested that we should play a match.

Question 18. What are the objectives of story telling in the classroom?

Answer: The main objectives of story-telling in the classroom are:-

1. Confidence-Engaging with stories boosts students confidence as they become active participants in the story telling process.
2. Cultural Awareness-Cultural understanding. Telling stories allows children to experience different worlds, countries, and traditions.
3. Improved Learning Experience-Personalizing learning experience. The findings of this research show that digital story-telling can cater for greater diversity by personalizing student.
4. Increase Memory-These were being told as a way to preserve and transmit knowledge. This has been accumulated over generations is stored in memory and transmitted orally.