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AIIMS NORCET General English Syllabus
The General English syllabus for AIIMS NORCET in full: 3 chapters and 8 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General English flashcards with answers.
General English syllabus: all 3 chapters
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics.
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Grammar
3 topics- Parts of Speech
- Tenses
- Subject-Verb Agreement
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Vocabulary
3 topics- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
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Comprehension
2 topics- Reading Comprehension
- Passage Analysis
AIIMS NORCET General English flashcards — 50 questions with answers
What is a 'part of speech' and how many main types are there in English?
A part of speech is a category that classifies words by their grammatical function. English has 8 main parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.
Define a noun and give its main sub-types.
A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea. Main types: proper, common, collective, abstract, concrete, and countable/uncountable.
What is a pronoun? Name the main kinds.
A pronoun replaces a noun. Kinds: personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, interrogative, relative, indefinite, and reciprocal.
What distinguishes an adjective from an adverb?
An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun (a fast car); an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (drives fast), often answering how, when, where, or to what degree.
What is the function of a preposition? Give examples.
A preposition shows the relationship of a noun/pronoun to another word, usually in time, place, or direction. Examples: in, on, at, under, between, before, with.
What is the difference between a coordinating and a subordinating conjunction?
Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) join equal elements. Subordinating conjunctions (because, although, since, if, when) join a dependent clause to an independent clause.
What is an interjection? Give examples.
An interjection is a word expressing sudden emotion, usually standing alone with an exclamation mark. Examples: Wow!, Oh!, Alas!, Hurray!
What are the three degrees of comparison for adjectives?
Positive (tall), comparative (taller / more beautiful), and superlative (tallest / most beautiful).
Name the three main verb types by function.
Action (transitive/intransitive) verbs, linking verbs (be, seem, become), and auxiliary/helping verbs (do, have, be, modals).
How many tenses are there in English and what are the three main time divisions?
There are 12 tenses, formed from three times (present, past, future) each having four aspects: simple, continuous (progressive), perfect, and perfect continuous.
What is the structure and use of the Simple Present tense?
Structure: subject + base verb (+ s/es for third person singular). Use: habits, general truths, and permanent situations. Example: She walks to school.
What is the structure and use of the Present Continuous tense?
Structure: subject + am/is/are + verb-ing. Use: actions happening now or around the present, and fixed future plans. Example: They are studying.
What is the structure and use of the Present Perfect tense?
Structure: subject + has/have + past participle. Use: past actions with present relevance, or actions continuing to now. Example: I have finished my work.
What is the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing. Use: an action that started in the past and is still continuing, emphasizing duration. Example: She has been waiting for an hour.
What is the structure and use of the Simple Past tense?
Structure: subject + past form of verb (verb-ed or irregular). Use: completed actions at a definite past time. Example: He visited Delhi last year.
What is the structure of the Past Perfect tense and when is it used?
Subject + had + past participle. Use: an action completed before another past action. Example: The train had left before we arrived.
How is the Simple Future tense formed and used?
Subject + will/shall + base verb. Use: predictions, spontaneous decisions, and promises about the future. Example: I will call you tomorrow.
What is the Future Perfect tense structure?
Subject + will have + past participle. Use: an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Example: By 2030 she will have graduated.
What is the basic rule of Subject-Verb Agreement?
A verb must agree with its subject in number and person: a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. Example: He plays / They play.
In subject-verb agreement, what verb form follows two subjects joined by 'and'?
Generally a plural verb. Example: Ram and Shyam are friends. (Exception: when the two nouns refer to one idea/person, use singular, e.g. Bread and butter is my breakfast.)
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When subjects are joined by 'or'/'nor', which subject controls the verb?
The verb agrees with the nearer (closer) subject. Example: Neither the teacher nor the students were present.
What verb number do indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'each', 'nobody' take?
They take a singular verb. Example: Everyone has arrived; Each of the boys was rewarded.
In subject-verb agreement, how are collective nouns (team, jury, family) treated?
Usually singular when acting as one unit (The team is winning), but plural when members act individually (The team are arguing among themselves).
What verb is used with 'a number of' versus 'the number of'?
'A number of' takes a plural verb (A number of students are absent), while 'the number of' takes a singular verb (The number of students is rising).
Do subjects like 'mathematics', 'news', and 'physics' take singular or plural verbs?
Singular. Though they end in -s, they are treated as singular. Example: The news is good; Mathematics is difficult.
What is a synonym?
A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Example: 'happy' and 'joyful'.
Give a common synonym for the word 'abundant'.
Plentiful (also: ample, copious, profuse).
Give a common synonym for the word 'brave'.
Courageous (also: valiant, fearless, intrepid).
Give a common synonym for the word 'enormous'.
Huge (also: gigantic, immense, colossal).
Give a common synonym for the word 'diligent'.
Hardworking (also: industrious, assiduous, conscientious).
What is an antonym?
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning to another word. Example: 'hot' and 'cold'.
What is the antonym of 'ancient'?
Modern (also: new, recent).
What is the antonym of 'generous'?
Stingy (also: miserly, mean).
What is the antonym of 'transparent'?
Opaque.
What is the antonym of 'expand'?
Contract (also: shrink, compress).
What is an idiom?
An idiom is a fixed expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal meanings of its individual words. Example: 'kick the bucket' means to die.
What does the idiom 'a blessing in disguise' mean?
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good later.
What does the idiom 'once in a blue moon' mean?
Something that happens very rarely.
What does the idiom 'to bite the bullet' mean?
To force oneself to endure or face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.
What does the idiom 'to let the cat out of the bag' mean?
To reveal a secret, usually by accident.
What does the idiom 'to burn the midnight oil' mean?
To work or study late into the night.
What does the idiom 'to be on cloud nine' mean?
To be extremely happy or delighted.
What does the idiom 'to make a mountain out of a molehill' mean?
To exaggerate a small or trivial problem, making it seem far more serious.
What is Reading Comprehension as an exam skill?
Reading comprehension is the ability to read a passage and understand, interpret, and answer questions about its meaning, details, inferences, tone, and vocabulary.
What is the difference between a 'main idea' question and a 'detail' question in reading comprehension?
A main idea question asks for the central theme or overall point of the passage, while a detail question asks for a specific fact or piece of information stated in the text.
What is an 'inference' question in reading comprehension?
An inference question asks for a conclusion that is not directly stated but logically implied by the information in the passage.
What is the best general strategy for answering reading comprehension questions accurately?
Skim the passage for the main idea, read questions carefully, then locate and base each answer on textual evidence rather than personal opinion.
In passage analysis, what is meant by the 'tone' of a passage?
Tone is the author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject, e.g. critical, optimistic, humorous, sarcastic, or objective.
In passage analysis, what is the 'theme' and how does it differ from the 'topic'?
The topic is what the passage is about (the subject), while the theme is the central message or underlying idea the author conveys about that topic.
What is the author's 'purpose' in passage analysis, and what are common types?
The author's purpose is the reason for writing. Common types: to inform, to persuade, to describe, to entertain, or to narrate.
AIIMS NORCET General English FAQ
What is in the AIIMS NORCET General English syllabus?
AIIMS NORCET General English is split into 3 chapters: Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension. Together they contain 8 topics.
How many chapters are in AIIMS NORCET General English?
3 chapters, containing 8 topics. The largest chapter is Grammar, with 3 topics.
Are there flashcards for AIIMS NORCET General English?
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