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Exam Structure

The Question Paper will be of maximum 80 marks and will be divided into four sections:
Section A: Reading Comprehension 15 marks
Section B: Written Expression 15 marks
Section C: Applied Grammar 35 marks
Section D: Culture/Civilization/Literature 15 marks
Scheme of section and weightage to content:
Section Details of Topics/Sections Type of Questions No. of
Questions
Marks
Section A (02 unseen short texts/ dialogues)
A.1 Text 1 MCQ or True/False 05 1 x 5 = 5
A.2 Text 2 SAQ 05 2 x 5 = 10
Total = 15
Section B B.1–One compulsory writing composition from a
choice of two based on visual/verbal stimulus. (approx.
100 words)
B.2–Short writing/dialogue composition (max. 50
words)
Short text
Short text
01
01
1 x 10 = 10
1 x 5 = 5
Total = 15
Section C C.1 – Conjugation of Regular & Irregular verbs Objective type question 01 1 x 5 = 5
 C.2 – Match the column
C.2.1 – Synonyms & Antonyms or definition Objective type question 01 1 x 5 = 5
C.2.2 – Relating pictures with idea/description Objective type question 01 1 x 5 = 5
C.3 – Fill in the blanks
C.3.1 – Complete the text with the appropriate form of
the verb given in the bracket
Objective type question 01 1 x 10 = 10
C.3.2 – Complete the sentences with the
correct option
MCQ 01 1 x 10 = 10
Total = 35
Section D D.1 Short answer questions on authors/works SAQ 05 2 x 5 = 10
D.2 Questions related to basic aspects of culture
and civilization
MCQ or True/False 05 1 x 5 = 5
Total = 15
 Total Marks 80