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Matric (SSC) English Syllabus

The English syllabus for Matric (SSC) in full: 6 chapters and 20 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 English flashcards with answers.

6Chapters
20Topics
51Flashcards

English syllabus: all 6 chapters

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  1. Prose and Reading Comprehension

     3 topics
    • Textbook Prose Lessons
    • Reading Comprehension of Unseen Passages
    • Main Idea and Inference

  2. Poems

     3 topics
    • Central Ideas of Poems
    • Stanza Explanation and Reference to Context
    • Figures of Speech

  3. Grammar

     5 topics
    • Parts of Speech
    • Tenses
    • Active and Passive Voice
    • Direct and Indirect Narration
    • Punctuation

  4. Vocabulary

     3 topics
    • Synonyms and Antonyms
    • Use of Words in Sentences
    • Prefixes and Suffixes

  5. Composition and Writing Skills

     4 topics
    • Paragraph and Essay Writing
    • Letters and Applications
    • Story Writing
    • Dialogue Writing

  6. Translation and Summary

     2 topics
    • Urdu to English Translation
    • Summary Writing and Comprehension

Matric (SSC) English flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. In literary study of textbook prose lessons, what is the difference between the 'theme' and the 'plot' of a story?

    The theme is the central underlying message or idea the writer conveys (e.g., honesty, sacrifice). The plot is the actual sequence of events that make up the story.

  2. What is a 'moral' in a textbook prose lesson, and where is it usually found?

    A moral is the practical lesson or ethical teaching that a reader takes from the story. It is usually drawn from the outcome or conclusion of the lesson.

  3. When summarizing a prose lesson, what three elements should a good summary always include?

    The main characters, the key events in order, and the central idea or moral, written briefly in your own words.

  4. What is 'reading comprehension of an unseen passage'?

    It is the skill of reading a previously unseen text and answering questions based only on the information and meaning contained within that passage.

  5. What is the recommended first step before answering questions on an unseen comprehension passage?

    Read the whole passage carefully (often twice) to grasp its overall meaning, then read the questions before locating answers in the text.

  6. In comprehension, why should answers usually be written in your own words rather than copied?

    To show genuine understanding; copying full sentences does not prove comprehension, though key terms from the passage may be retained.

  7. What is the 'main idea' of a passage?

    The main idea is the single most important point or central message that the whole passage is about; all other details support it.

  8. How does the 'main idea' differ from a 'supporting detail'?

    The main idea is the central point of the passage, while supporting details are the facts, examples, or reasons that explain or back up that main idea.

  9. What does 'inference' mean in reading comprehension?

    Inference is a conclusion the reader works out from clues in the text that are implied but not stated directly.

  10. What is the difference between a 'stated fact' and an 'inference'?

    A stated fact is written explicitly in the text; an inference is a reasoned conclusion drawn from hints in the text that is not directly written.

  11. What is the 'central idea' of a poem?

    The central idea is the main thought, message, or theme the poet wants to convey through the whole poem.

  12. What is a practical method to find the central idea of a poem?

    Read the poem fully, identify the subject and the poet's attitude, note repeated images or words, and state the main message in one or two sentences.

  13. What is a 'stanza' in a poem?

    A stanza is a group of lines in a poem arranged together and set apart from other groups, similar to a paragraph in prose.

  14. In 'Reference to the Context', what four points are normally explained?

    The name of the poem/poet (source), the context/situation of the lines, the explanation of the lines' meaning, and any literary or important point in them.

  15. What does 'explanation of a stanza' require a student to do?

    To restate the meaning of the stanza's lines in simple prose, explaining the poet's idea, imagery, and message clearly.

  16. What is a 'figure of speech'?

    A figure of speech is an expression that uses words in a non-literal or imaginative way to create a special effect or deeper meaning.

  17. Define a 'simile' and give its key signal words.

    A simile is a direct comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as' (e.g., 'as brave as a lion').

  18. Define a 'metaphor' and how it differs from a simile.

    A metaphor is an implied comparison that calls one thing another without 'like' or 'as' (e.g., 'He is a lion in battle'); a simile uses 'like'/'as', a metaphor does not.

  19. What is 'personification' as a figure of speech?

    Personification gives human qualities, feelings, or actions to non-human things or abstract ideas (e.g., 'The wind whispered').

  20. What is 'hyperbole'?

    Hyperbole is a deliberate, extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally (e.g., 'I've told you a million times').

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  1. What is 'alliteration'?

    Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely placed words (e.g., 'silent sea').

  2. What are the eight parts of speech in English?

    Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.

  3. What is a 'noun', and name its main kinds.

    A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea. Main kinds: common, proper, collective, material, and abstract nouns.

  4. What is the function of an 'adjective' versus an 'adverb'?

    An adjective describes or qualifies a noun/pronoun; an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (often telling how, when, where, or to what degree).

  5. What is a 'conjunction', and give three common examples.

    A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses together. Examples: and, but, or, because, although.

  6. What is a 'preposition'? Give three examples.

    A preposition shows the relationship of a noun/pronoun to another word, usually of place, time, or direction. Examples: in, on, under, between, before.

  7. What is an 'interjection'? Give an example.

    An interjection is a word expressing sudden emotion or feeling, usually followed by an exclamation mark (e.g., 'Alas!', 'Hurrah!', 'Oh!').

  8. What are the three main tenses in English, and what time does each refer to?

    Present (action happening now or habitually), Past (action that already happened), and Future (action that will happen).

  9. What are the four forms of each tense?

    Simple (indefinite), Continuous (progressive), Perfect, and Perfect Continuous.

  10. Give the structure of the Present Continuous tense.

    Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing (e.g., 'She is writing a letter').

  11. Give the structure of the Present Perfect tense.

    Subject + has/have + past participle (third form of verb) (e.g., 'They have finished the work').

  12. Give the structure of the Past Perfect tense and when it is used.

    Subject + had + past participle. It shows an action completed before another past action (e.g., 'He had left before I arrived').

  13. Give the structure of the Simple Future tense.

    Subject + will/shall + base form of verb (e.g., 'I shall go tomorrow').

  14. What is the 'voice' of a verb, and what are its two types?

    Voice shows whether the subject performs or receives the action. The two types are Active Voice and Passive Voice.

  15. In Active Voice versus Passive Voice, what is the role of the subject in each?

    In Active Voice the subject does the action; in Passive Voice the subject receives the action and the doer becomes the agent (often introduced by 'by').

  16. What is the general rule for changing a sentence from active to passive voice?

    The object of the active sentence becomes the subject, the verb changes to a form of 'be' + past participle, and the original subject becomes the agent (by + agent).

  17. Convert to passive: 'The teacher punished the boy.'

    'The boy was punished by the teacher.'

  18. In passive voice, what form of the verb is always used?

    The past participle (third form) of the main verb, combined with the appropriate form of the verb 'to be'.

  19. What is 'narration' (direct and indirect speech)?

    Narration is reporting someone's words. Direct speech quotes the exact words in inverted commas; indirect (reported) speech reports the meaning without quotation marks.

  20. When changing direct to indirect speech, how do present tenses generally change?

    Present tenses in the reported clause usually shift back to the corresponding past tense (e.g., present simple to past simple).

  21. In indirect narration, how do 'this/these', 'here', 'now', and 'today' change?

    'this'→'that', 'these'→'those', 'here'→'there', 'now'→'then', 'today'→'that day'.

  22. How is a direct question changed into indirect speech (reporting verb and word order)?

    The reporting verb becomes 'asked/inquired', 'said' is dropped, the question word order changes to statement order, and 'if/whether' is used for yes/no questions.

  23. Change to indirect speech: He said, 'I am ill.'

    He said that he was ill.

  24. What is the main purpose of punctuation in writing?

    Punctuation marks organize sentences, show pauses and stops, and make the meaning clear and easy to read.

  25. When is a 'full stop' (period) used?

    A full stop is used to end a declarative (statement) sentence and after many abbreviations.

  26. What is the function of a 'comma'?

    A comma marks a short pause, separates items in a list, and divides clauses or phrases within a sentence.

  27. When are 'inverted commas' (quotation marks) used?

    They are used to enclose the exact words of a speaker in direct speech and to mark titles or quoted words.

  28. When is the 'apostrophe' used?

    The apostrophe shows possession (e.g., 'Ali's book') and marks omitted letters in contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

  29. What is a 'synonym'? Give an example.

    A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word (e.g., 'happy' and 'glad').

  30. What is an 'antonym'? Give an example.

    An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word (e.g., 'big' and 'small').

  31. Give the antonyms of: ancient, victory, and arrival.

    ancient → modern; victory → defeat; arrival → departure.

Matric (SSC) English FAQ

What is in the Matric (SSC) English syllabus?

Matric (SSC) English is split into 6 chapters: Prose and Reading Comprehension, Poems, Grammar, Vocabulary, Composition and Writing Skills and Translation and Summary. Together they contain 20 topics.

How many chapters are in Matric (SSC) English?

6 chapters, containing 20 topics. The largest chapter is Grammar, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for Matric (SSC) English?

Yes — a 51-card English deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.