English Grade 5
Sections & Marking Scheme
| CLASS | SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | MARKS/QUESTION | TOTAL MARKS |
| 1st to 4th | Word and Structure Knowledge | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Reading | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Spoken and Written Expression | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 | ||
| 5th to 8th | Word and Structure Knowledge | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Reading | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Spoken and Written Expression | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
| CLASS | TOPIC/ SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | MARKS PER QUESTION | TOTAL MARKS |
| 3rd & 4th | Word and Structure Knowledge | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Reading | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 35 | 40 | ||
| 5th to 8th | Word and Structure Knowledge | 35 | 1 | 35 |
| Reading | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 50 | 60 |
Syllabus
Section 1: Word and Structure Knowledge (Vocabulary & Grammar)
This section assesses word usage, grammar application, and sentence construction through the following topics:
- Spellings & Word Formation
- Collocations & Common Word Pairs
- Idioms & Phrases
- Homonyms & Homophones
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Grammar Topics:
- Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Phrasal Verbs
- Adverbs, Adjectives
- Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions
- Punctuation & Sentence Formation
- Tenses (Past, Present, Future – Active & Passive Voice)
- Direct & Indirect (Reported) Speech
Section 2: Reading Comprehension (Information Retrieval)
Students will need to extract, interpret, and analyze information from various text types. Topics include:
- Searching for and retrieving information from:
- News Headlines
- Messages & Emails
- Letters & Formal Communication
- Understanding information in:
- News Reports & Articles
- Time-Tables, Schedules, and Notices
- Short Texts such as Menus, Invitations, Advertisements, and Dialogues
- Identifying Specific & General Information
- Logical Flow & Contextual Meaning of Words
Section 3: Spoken & Written Expression (Context-Based English Usage)
This section evaluates real-life English communication skills based on different scenarios. Topics include:
- Understanding language variations in daily life situations:
- Making Requests & Seeking Permission
- Polite Refusals & Acceptances
- Apologies & Expressing Regret
- Offering and Responding to Invitations
- Thanking & Complimenting
Section 4: Achievers Section (Higher Order Thinking Questions)
- Advanced and challenging problem-solving questions from Sections 1, 2, and 3.
- Scenario-based questions requiring critical thinking and logical reasoning.
- Questions designed to test language fluency and comprehension beyond textbook learning.
