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Super TET / State TET General English Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering General English as it is examined in Super TET / State TET. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the General English deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
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.
What does the idiom 'to bury the hatchet' mean?
To make peace or end a quarrel.
What does the idiom 'a blessing in disguise' mean?
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good.
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.
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).
What is the difference between 'principal' and 'principle'?
'Principal' means head of a school or chief/main; 'principle' means a rule or fundamental truth.
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.
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'.
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.'
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).
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.'
What is skimming in reading comprehension?
Reading quickly to get the general idea or gist of a passage without focusing on details.
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.
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.
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.
In which natural order are the four language skills typically acquired?
Listening first, then speaking, then reading, and finally writing (LSRW).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
What this deck covers
The General English deck follows the Super TET / State TET General English syllabus — 4 chapters and 14 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 12.5 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 142 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
General English flashcards FAQ
How many General English flashcards are in this Super TET / State TET deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these Super TET / State TET flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the General English cards cover?
They follow the Super TET / State TET General English syllabus — 4 chapters and 14 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.