Foundation Examinations
Functional English
FOUNDATION EXAMINATIONS MODULE A PAPER A 1: FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
(100 marks)
OBJECTIVE The objective of this syllabus is to help students communicate effectively in English language through proper usage of vocabulary & knowledge of English grammar. INDICATIVE GRID
1. 2. 3.
WEIGHTAGE
SYLLABUS CONTENT AREA Vocabulary Practical use of Grammar Composition and Comprehension
10 40 50 TOTAL
Note:
The weightages given above are for guidance purposes only and some deviations in setting of papers could be expected
CONTENTS: 1.
Vocabulary a. b. c. d.
2.
100
Frequently confused words Frequently misused words Phrases, synonyms, antonyms, idioms General vocabulary
Practical Use of Grammar a.
Grammar i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x.
Nouns Pronouns Verbs Adjectives Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions Articles Interjections Tenses
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Foundation Examinations
b.
Sentences i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii.
c.
Functional English
Types of sentences Parts of sentences Rules for structuring sentences Phrases Types and functions Clauses Types and functions Direct and Indirect Speech Active & Passive Voice
Punctuation Periods, Question Marks, Exclamation marks, Semicolons, Colons, Commas, Apostrophes, Quotation Marks
d.
Writing Mechanics Capitals, Abbreviations
3.
Composition and Comprehension a. b. c. d. e.
Story writing from outlines Letter writing (informal and formal) Précis writing Essay writing Comprehension
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