English Exam Study Guide

• This is an English practice exam/study guide requested by students.
• It is accompanied by a video explanation and a PDF version.
• The content aligns with the old book, as no changes have been made to the new edition.
• The English exam is worth 100 marks in total.
• MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) account for 20 marks.
• Section B is worth 40 marks.
• Section C is worth 40 marks.
• Section C covers poetry, prose, the novel, and a grammar question.
• This year's Section C consists of essays, letters/applications, comprehension, and translation.
• Active/passive voice questions have been removed from the reduced syllabus for the year.
• The provided practice exam adheres to the reduced syllabus.

Securing 60 Marks

• A significant portion of the exam (60 marks) is theory-based.
• Success requires learning the chapters and poems thoroughly.
• MCQs are primarily drawn from poetry, prose, and the novel.
• Grammar is not tested in the MCQ section.

Chapters

• Chapter: "20 Minutes With Mr. Oakhurst"
  • To aid memorization, first read the chapter or its summary.
  • Summaries help to deeply understand the chapter, improving recall.
  • Rote memorization without understanding is difficult.
• Chapter: "Reflections on the Reawakening of the East"
  • Focus on important questions and answers, alongside the summary.
• Other Chapters Mentioned:
  • "Pakistan and the Modern World"
  • "The Day the Dam Broke"
  • "World as I See It" (by Albert Einstein)
  • "Devotedly"
• Important questions from all chapters within the reduced syllabus are in the practice exam.
• A PDF version of the practice exam can be found on the website master coaching center dot com.

Poem Section

• Poem: "Seven Ages of Man"
• Poem: "Man of Upright Life"
• Poem: "Samsung"
• Read the stories from the chapter before answering the questions.
• Focus on Characters, Storylines, and Question Answers.

Grammar Section (Section B)

• Grammar topics include homophones and phrase meanings.
• Grammar questions are primarily featured in Section B.

Section C

• Question types include letters, passage summaries, translations, and essays.
• Also includes character questions, and scene passages to answer.
• Candidates need to answer four questions.
• Letters should conform to a specific format.
• Common letter topics are addressed to editors or friends.
• The reduced syllabus focuses on summary and translation.
• Practice grammar, especially tenses.
• Be prepared for any essay topic.
• A relevant essay topic could be the PSL (Pakistani Super League), due to its current occurrence.

Seen Passages

• Passages will be taken from chapters studied and summarized, with corresponding Q&As learned.
• Seen passages feature in both Section B (10 marks) and Section C (10 marks).
• MCQs account for 20 marks.
• Thorough knowledge of the literature and chapters is essential for success in these sections.

Characters

• Character-based questions are worth 10 marks.
• Character questions are derived from the novel.
• Prepare character information to effectively answer these questions.