Aga Khan University Examination Board English Compulsory (SSC IX-X) Syllabus

English Compulsory (SSC IX-X) syllabus — full chapter and topic list

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for English Compulsory (SSC IX-X) in Aga Khan University Examination Board, not a summary of it.

1. 1

   Reading and Thinking Skills

   4 topics

   • Skimming and Scanning
   • Reading Comprehension
   • Inferring Meaning from Context
   • Summarizing and Note-making
2. 2

   Text Types and Genres

   3 topics

   • Narrative and Descriptive Texts
   • Expository and Argumentative Texts
   • Poems and Literary Appreciation
3. 3

   Formal and Lexical Aspects of Language

   4 topics

   • Parts of Speech
   • Tenses and Verb Forms
   • Sentence Structure and Clauses
   • Punctuation and Spelling
4. 4

   Vocabulary Building

   4 topics

   • Synonyms and Antonyms
   • Affixes and Word Formation
   • Idioms and Phrases
   • Contextual Vocabulary
5. 5

   Writing Skills

   4 topics

   • Paragraph Writing
   • Essay and Story Writing
   • Letters, Applications and Emails
   • Dialogue and Precis Writing
6. 6

   Oral and Communication Skills

   3 topics

   • Listening Comprehension
   • Speaking and Pronunciation
   • Effective Communication in Context

English Compulsory (SSC IX-X) flashcards for Aga Khan University Examination Board

18 of 50 cards from the English Compulsory (SSC IX-X) deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. What is skimming as a reading technique?

   Skimming is reading quickly over a text to get the general idea, gist, or main point without reading every word.

2. What is scanning as a reading technique?

   Scanning is reading rapidly to locate a specific piece of information (such as a name, date, or keyword) without reading the whole text.

3. State the key difference between skimming and scanning.

   Skimming looks for the overall main idea of a text, while scanning searches for a specific detail or fact.

4. Which reading technique would you use to find a particular date in a timetable?

   Scanning, because you are looking for one specific piece of information rather than the general meaning.

5. In reading comprehension, what is the 'main idea' of a paragraph?

   The central point or most important thought the writer wants to convey, often expressed in the topic sentence.

6. What is a topic sentence?

   A sentence, usually at the beginning of a paragraph, that states the main idea which the rest of the paragraph develops.

7. What is the difference between a literal and an inferential comprehension question?

   A literal question is answered directly from stated facts in the text; an inferential question requires reasoning beyond what is explicitly stated.

8. What does it mean to 'infer meaning from context'?

   It means working out the meaning of an unknown word or idea using clues from the surrounding words and sentences.

9. Name three types of context clues used to infer word meanings.

   Definition/explanation clues, synonym/antonym clues, and example clues (also inference from the general sense of the passage).

10. In the sentence 'The arid desert had no water for miles,' what context clue reveals the meaning of 'arid'?

    The phrase 'no water for miles' is a definition/explanation clue showing that 'arid' means dry.

11. What is summarizing?

    Summarizing is restating the main ideas of a text briefly in your own words, leaving out minor details and examples.

12. List three rules for writing a good summary.

    Include only main ideas, use your own words, keep it much shorter than the original, and maintain the original meaning and order.

13. What is note-making?

    Note-making is recording key points from a text or talk in a short, organized form using headings, sub-headings, and abbreviations.

14. Give two common formats used in note-making.

    The linear (heading and sub-heading) format and the diagrammatic format (such as mind maps or spider diagrams).

15. What is a narrative text?

    A narrative text tells a story or recounts a sequence of events, real or imaginary, usually in chronological order.

16. What are the typical elements of a narrative text?

    Characters, setting, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution.

17. What is a descriptive text?

    A descriptive text creates a vivid picture of a person, place, object, or event by appealing to the senses.

18. Which kind of language is most important in descriptive writing?

    Sensory and figurative language (adjectives, similes, metaphors) that appeals to sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

See more English Compulsory (SSC IX-X) flashcards →

Planning English Compulsory (SSC IX-X) for Aga Khan University Examination Board

English Compulsory (SSC IX-X) (Aga Khan University Examination Board) FAQ