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

Among the given options, ‘Structural strategies’ is the expected answer. Structural learning gives systematic practice in language patterns and structures and helps learners use them correctly in practical language situations.

Question 2. The method that emerged as a reaction against 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) Direct Method

The Direct Method developed as a reaction against the Grammar-Translation Method. It emphasises direct use of the target language, especially listening and speaking, without depending on translation.

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

(a) Evaluation

(b) Imitation

(c) Discussion

(d) Reducing mistakes

Answer: (c) Discussion

Among the given options, ‘Discussion’ is the intended answer. Discussion encourages learners to participate actively, express ideas, listen to others and use the language in meaningful communication.

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) Listening → Speaking → Reading → Writing

The four language skills are commonly taught in the sequence Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW).

Question 5. Antonym of 'Boon' is:

(a) Sharp

(b) Curse

(c) Civil

(d) None of these

Answer: (b) Curse

‘Boon’ means something beneficial or helpful, whereas ‘curse’ refers to something harmful or troublesome. Therefore, ‘curse’ is its antonym.

Question 6. Complete the following sentence using the 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: 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: I have found the book that I had lost.

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

Answer: He has been writing a novel for five years.

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

Answer: The woman with the hat was lost.

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

Answer: Walk carefully lest you should fall.

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

Answer: The Grammar-Translation Method is a traditional method of teaching a foreign language through the learner's mother tongue. It gives importance to grammatical rules, vocabulary, reading, writing and translation.

Its main features are:

• Grammar rules are taught explicitly.
• The mother tongue is widely used in teaching.
• Vocabulary is often learnt through bilingual word lists.
• Translation from the mother tongue into the target language and vice versa is practised.
• Reading and writing receive greater emphasis than listening and speaking.

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

Answer:

Chakia,
Uttar Pradesh.
Date: ________

Dear Sister,

I hope you are fine. I am very happy to tell you about my recent visit to Agra with my friends. We visited the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous historical monuments of India.

The Taj Mahal is made of beautiful white marble and was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its architecture, gardens and surroundings impressed me greatly. The visit was both enjoyable and educational.

I wish you had been with us. Convey my regards to everyone at home.

Yours lovingly,
Your Brother

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

Answer:

Importance of Lesson Plan

A lesson plan is an important guide for effective teaching. It helps the teacher decide the objectives, content, teaching methods, learning activities, teaching aids and assessment before entering the classroom. It organises the lesson in a logical sequence, saves time and prevents unnecessary deviation from the topic. A good lesson plan also helps the teacher meet learners’ needs and evaluate whether the learning objectives have been achieved.

Question 15. What are the objectives of teaching poetry?

Answer: The main objectives of teaching poetry are—

1. To enable students to enjoy and appreciate poetry.
2. To develop proper pronunciation, rhythm, stress and intonation.
3. To develop imagination and aesthetic sense.
4. To enrich vocabulary and improve language expression.
5. To help students understand the central idea and feelings expressed in the poem.
6. To develop interest in reading and reciting poetry.

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

Answer: The Structural Approach is an approach to language teaching in which a language is learnt through systematic practice of selected and graded sentence structures or patterns. Its main emphasis is on enabling learners to master the basic structures of the language through repeated and meaningful use.

Its main features are:

• Language structures are carefully selected and graded.
• Simple and frequently used structures are generally introduced first.
• Structures are practised through suitable situations and examples.
• Oral practice is given importance before extensive reading and writing.
• Repeated practice helps learners develop correct language habits.

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) Father said that he was a good player.

(2) Reeta suggested that they 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. To develop listening and comprehension skills.
2. To enrich students’ vocabulary and language expression.
3. To develop imagination, creativity and curiosity.
4. To make language learning interesting and enjoyable.
5. To develop confidence in speaking and retelling stories.
6. To introduce learners to moral values, cultures and different life experiences.