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Super TET / State TET General English Syllabus

The General English syllabus for Super TET / State TET in full: 4 chapters, 14 topics and 29 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General English flashcards with answers.

4Chapters
14Topics
29Sub-topics
50Flashcards

General English syllabus: all 4 chapters

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  1. English Grammar

     4 topics
    • Parts of Speech
      • Noun, pronoun, adjective and article
      • Verb, adverb, preposition and conjunction
    • Tenses and Verb Forms
      • Present, past and future tenses
      • Modals, gerund, participle and infinitive
    • Sentence Transformation
      • Active and passive voice
      • Direct and indirect speech
      • Subject-verb agreement
    • Error Detection and Correction
      • Spotting grammatical errors
      • Sentence improvement

  2. Vocabulary

     4 topics
    • Synonyms and Antonyms
      • Word meanings in context
      • Opposite words
    • Word Formation
      • Prefixes, suffixes and root words
      • One-word substitution
    • Idioms, Phrases and Confusing Words
      • Common idioms and phrasal verbs
      • Homophones and frequently confused words
    • Spelling and Punctuation
      • Correct spelling rules
      • Use of punctuation marks

  3. Comprehension and Composition

     3 topics
    • Unseen Passage Comprehension
      • Reading and answering factual questions
      • Inference and vocabulary from the passage
    • Writing Skills
      • Paragraph and letter writing
      • Precis and report writing
    • Sentence Structure and Usage
      • Clauses, phrases and connectors
      • Common usage and collocations

  4. Pedagogy of English Language Teaching

     3 topics
    • Aims and Methods of Teaching English
      • English as second language and learning principles
      • Grammar-translation, direct, structural and communicative approaches
    • Development of Language Skills
      • Teaching LSRW skills
      • Teaching aids and language laboratory
    • Assessment in English
      • Remedial teaching and error analysis
      • Evaluation of the four language skills

Super TET / State TET General English flashcards — 50 questions with answers

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

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

  2. What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

    A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing and is capitalized (e.g., Delhi, Ravi); a common noun is a general name for any member of a class (e.g., city, boy).

  3. What is an abstract noun? Give two examples.

    A noun denoting an idea, quality, or state that cannot be perceived by the senses. Examples: honesty, freedom.

  4. What is the difference between a transitive and an intransitive verb?

    A transitive verb takes a direct object (She wrote a letter); an intransitive verb does not take an object (The baby slept).

  5. What are the three degrees of comparison of adjectives, with an example?

    Positive, comparative, and superlative. Example: tall, taller, tallest.

  6. What is the function of a conjunction? Name the two main types.

    A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses. The two main types are coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or) and subordinating conjunctions (because, although, if).

  7. List the twelve tenses in English grammar.

    Present, past, and future, each in four aspects: simple, continuous (progressive), perfect, and perfect continuous — giving 12 tenses in total.

  8. What is the structure of the present perfect tense, and when is it used?

    Structure: subject + has/have + past participle. Used for actions completed at an unspecified past time with present relevance, e.g., 'She has finished her work.'

  9. How is the present continuous tense formed and what does it express?

    Subject + am/is/are + present participle (-ing). It expresses an action happening now or around the present moment, e.g., 'They are playing cricket.'

  10. What is the difference between the simple past and the present perfect tense?

    The simple past refers to a finished action at a definite past time (I met him yesterday); the present perfect refers to a past action linked to the present, often at an unspecified time (I have met him before).

  11. What auxiliary and form make up the past perfect tense, and what does it show?

    Subject + had + past participle. It shows an action completed before another past action, e.g., 'The train had left before we arrived.'

  12. What is the difference between a finite and a non-finite verb?

    A finite verb changes with tense, number, and person and acts as the main verb of a clause; a non-finite verb (infinitive, gerund, participle) does not change with the subject and cannot stand alone as the predicate.

  13. How is an affirmative sentence changed into the passive voice?

    The object becomes the subject, the verb becomes 'be + past participle' in the same tense, and the original subject becomes the agent introduced by 'by'. Example: 'She wrote a letter' → 'A letter was written by her.'

  14. How do you transform a sentence from direct to indirect (reported) speech in general terms?

    Remove quotation marks, often introduce with 'that', shift the tense one step back, change pronouns to match the reporter's viewpoint, and adjust time/place words (now→then, here→there, today→that day).

  15. How is an exclamatory sentence transformed into an assertive sentence?

    Replace the exclamation with a statement, often using 'very' for emphasis. Example: 'What a beautiful flower!' → 'It is a very beautiful flower.'

  16. How can a sentence with 'too...to' be transformed using 'so...that'?

    'He is too weak to walk' becomes 'He is so weak that he cannot walk.' The 'so...that' version adds a negative clause.

  17. How is a simple sentence converted into a complex sentence?

    Expand a phrase into a subordinate clause. Example (simple): 'I know his name.' → (complex): 'I know what his name is.'

  18. What is subject-verb agreement, and what does it require?

    The rule that 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 (e.g., 'He runs' / 'They run').

  19. In error detection, what verb form must follow modal auxiliaries like can, must, and should?

    The bare infinitive (base form without 'to'), e.g., 'She must go,' not 'She must to go' or 'She must goes.'

  20. What common error involves the words 'each', 'every', and 'everyone' in terms of number?

    They are singular and take a singular verb and singular pronoun, e.g., 'Each of the boys has his book,' not 'have their books.'

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  1. What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

    A synonym is a word with the same or similar meaning as another (happy/glad); an antonym is a word with the opposite meaning (happy/sad).

  2. Give a synonym and an antonym for the word 'abundant'.

    Synonym: plentiful (or ample); Antonym: scarce.

  3. Give a synonym and an antonym for the word 'benevolent'.

    Synonym: kind (or generous); Antonym: cruel (or malevolent).

  4. What is a prefix and a suffix in word formation?

    A prefix is added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning (un- in unhappy); a suffix is added at the end to change meaning or part of speech (-ness in happiness).

  5. What is the meaning of the prefix 're-', and give an example?

    'Re-' means 'again' or 'back'. Example: rewrite (write again), return (turn back).

  6. Name the suffixes that typically form nouns from verbs, with examples.

    -tion (educate→education), -ment (govern→government), -ance/-ence (perform→performance), and -al (arrive→arrival).

  7. What is the difference between a derivational and an inflectional affix?

    A derivational affix creates a new word, often changing the part of speech (happy→happiness); an inflectional affix only changes grammatical form (cat→cats) without creating a new word.

  8. What does the idiom 'to bury the hatchet' mean?

    To make peace or end a quarrel.

  9. What does the idiom 'a blessing in disguise' mean?

    Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good.

  10. What is the difference between the confusing words 'stationary' and 'stationery'?

    'Stationary' (with an 'a') means not moving; 'stationery' (with an 'e') means writing materials such as paper and pens.

  11. What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

    'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence (The rain affected the crops); 'effect' is usually a noun meaning result (The effect was severe).

  12. What is the difference between 'principal' and 'principle'?

    'Principal' means head of a school or chief/main; 'principle' means a rule or fundamental truth.

  13. What is the difference between a phrase and an idiom?

    A phrase is a group of words working as a unit whose meaning may be literal; an idiom is a fixed expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from the individual words.

  14. What is the rule 'i before e' in English spelling, and its common exception?

    'I before E except after C' (believe, receive). Exceptions include words sounding like 'ay' such as 'neighbour' and 'weigh'.

  15. When is a semicolon (;) used in punctuation?

    To join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction, or to separate list items that already contain commas. Example: 'I came; I saw; I conquered.'

  16. What is the function of an apostrophe in punctuation?

    To show possession (the boy's book) or to mark omitted letters in contractions (do not → don't).

  17. When is a colon (:) used in punctuation?

    To introduce a list, explanation, quotation, or example after a complete statement. Example: 'She bought three things: pens, books, and a bag.'

  18. What is skimming in reading comprehension?

    Reading quickly to get the general idea or gist of a passage without focusing on details.

  19. What is scanning in reading comprehension?

    Reading quickly to locate specific information or a particular detail, such as a name, date, or figure, without reading every word.

  20. What is the difference between an inference question and a factual question in unseen passage comprehension?

    A factual question can be answered directly from explicit information in the text; an inference question requires the reader to deduce meaning that is implied but not stated.

  21. What are the four core language skills, and how are they classified?

    Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Listening and reading are receptive skills; speaking and writing are productive skills.

  22. In which natural order are the four language skills typically acquired?

    Listening first, then speaking, then reading, and finally writing (LSRW).

  23. What is the difference between a formal letter and an informal letter in writing skills?

    A formal letter uses a polite, impersonal tone and a fixed format for official purposes; an informal letter uses a casual, personal tone for friends and family.

  24. What are the essential parts of a paragraph in writing?

    A topic sentence stating the main idea, supporting sentences with details, and a concluding sentence. A good paragraph has unity, coherence, and adequate development.

  25. What is the Grammar-Translation Method of teaching English?

    A traditional method that teaches grammar rules deductively and uses translation between the target language and the mother tongue, with emphasis on reading and writing over speaking.

  26. What is the Direct Method of teaching English?

    A method that teaches English directly through the target language without translation, emphasizing oral skills, everyday vocabulary, and inductive grammar using objects and demonstrations.

  27. What is the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach?

    An approach that emphasizes communication and real-life interaction as both the means and goal of learning, focusing on fluency and functional use of language over rote grammar.

  28. What are the general aims of teaching English at the school level?

    To develop the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), enable communication, build vocabulary and grammar, foster comprehension and appreciation of literature, and promote creative self-expression.

  29. What is the difference between formative and summative assessment in English?

    Formative assessment is ongoing, during learning, to monitor progress and give feedback (e.g., class tests, quizzes); summative assessment evaluates achievement at the end of a unit or term (e.g., final exams).

  30. What is the difference between Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and a one-time examination?

    CCE assesses students regularly across both scholastic and co-scholastic areas throughout the year, while a one-time examination judges performance only on a single final test.

Super TET / State TET General English FAQ

What is in the Super TET / State TET General English syllabus?

Super TET / State TET General English is split into 4 chapters: English Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension and Composition and Pedagogy of English Language Teaching. Together they contain 14 topics and 29 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in Super TET / State TET General English?

4 chapters, containing 14 topics and 29 sub-topics. The largest chapter is English Grammar, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for Super TET / State TET General English?

Yes — a 50-card General 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.