English Previous Year Paper 2026

Question 1. The Grammar-Translation Method mainly focuses on—

(a) Speaking and Reading

(b) Reading and Writing

(c) Listening and Speaking

(d) Speaking and Writing

Answer: (b) Reading and Writing

The Grammar-Translation Method mainly emphasises reading, writing, grammatical rules, vocabulary and translation. Listening and speaking receive comparatively little attention.

Question 2. How many consonant sounds are there in English?

(a) 44

(b) 24

(c) 20

(d) 14

Answer: (b) 24

English has 24 consonant sounds. In the commonly used English phonemic system, there are 44 phonemes in total, including vowel sounds and consonant sounds.

Question 3. The term ELT stands for—

(a) English Language Teaching

(b) English Laws Teaching

(c) English Learning Training

(d) English Learning Table

Answer: (a) English Language Teaching

ELT is the standard abbreviation for English Language Teaching.

Question 4. In English, the correct sequence of sentence framing is—

(a) Subject + Verb + Object

(b) Verb + Subject + Object

(c) Object + Subject + Verb

(d) Subject + Object + Verb

Answer: (a) Subject + Verb + Object

The normal word order of a basic English declarative sentence is Subject + Verb + Object (SVO); for example, “Ram reads a book.”

Question 5. The Direct Method is also known as—

(a) Artificial Method

(b) New Method

(c) Natural Method

(d) Substitution Method

Answer: (c) Natural Method

The Direct Method is also known as the Natural Method. It teaches the target language directly without depending on translation into the learner's mother tongue.

Question 6. Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verb given in brackets:
I ___ (know) him for the last ten years.

Answer: I have known him for the last ten years.

Question 7. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions:
The beggar was grateful ___ the rich lady ___ her kindness.

Answer: The beggar was grateful to the rich lady for her kindness.

Question 8. Fill in the blank with the correct word:
Work hard, lest you ___ fail.

Answer: Work hard, lest you should fail.

Question 9. Change the following sentence into a complex sentence:
You may go anywhere.

Answer: You may go wherever you like.

Question 10. Change the following sentence into Simple Past Tense:
Harish flies a kite in the sky.

Answer: Harish flew a kite in the sky.

Question 11. Who has given the Five-Step Approach of lesson planning?

Answer: The Five-Step Approach of lesson planning is associated with J. F. Herbart and is known as the Herbartian Approach.

Question 12. Write the general aims of Poetry Teaching.

Answer: The general aims of teaching poetry are—

• To develop interest and enjoyment in poetry.
• To enable students to appreciate the beauty and meaning of a poem.
• To develop correct pronunciation, rhythm, stress and intonation.
• To develop imagination, emotions and aesthetic sense.
• To enrich vocabulary and improve language expression.

Question 13. Define a complex sentence with examples.

Answer: A complex sentence contains one main or independent clause and one or more subordinate or dependent clauses.

Examples:

1. I know where he lives.
2. Although he was tired, he continued working.

Question 14. What are the disadvantages of the Direct Method?

Answer: The main disadvantages of the Direct Method are—

• It requires a highly skilled and fluent teacher.
• It is difficult to use effectively in large classes.
• Explaining abstract words and ideas without translation may be difficult.
• It may give comparatively less attention to systematic grammar instruction.
• It can be time-consuming and may require suitable teaching aids.

Question 15. Discuss the place of grammar in the teaching of English.

Answer: Grammar has an important place in the teaching of English because it helps learners understand how words are combined to form correct and meaningful sentences. It develops accuracy in speaking and writing and helps learners understand language structures. Grammar should preferably be taught through meaningful examples and situations rather than through memorisation of rules alone.

Question 16. Describe the importance of reading aloud in the learning of English.

Answer: Reading aloud is useful in learning English because it develops correct pronunciation, stress, rhythm and intonation. It improves fluency and confidence and enables the teacher to identify and correct pronunciation errors. It also helps learners connect written words with their spoken forms and develops effective oral reading habits.

Question 17. Write a composition on 'The Importance of English' in a paragraph.

Answer:

The Importance of English

English is an important language of international communication. It is widely used in education, science, technology, business and the internet. Knowledge of English gives us access to books, information and better educational opportunities. It also helps us communicate with people from different parts of the world and improves our career prospects.

Question 18. Write an application to the Principal of your school for the grant of stipend.

Answer:

To,
The Principal,
________ School,
________.

Subject: Application for the grant of stipend.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I beg to state that I am a regular student of your school. I have been performing well in my studies, but the financial condition of my family is weak. My parents find it difficult to meet my educational expenses.

Therefore, I humbly request you to grant me a suitable stipend so that I may continue my studies without financial difficulty. I shall be highly grateful to you for your kind consideration.

Thanking you.
Yours obediently,
Class: ________
Roll No.: ________
Date: ________