1HS101 General English Master Guide

1. Literature: Stories & Poems

💡 Strategy Tip "The Monkey's Paw" and "If" appear in almost every paper. For "Professor", specific focus is always on Indianness/Indian English. Prepare specific quotes for inference questions.

The Monkey's Paw (W.W. Jacobs)

Analyze how the three wishes serve as catalysts for plot progression and moral implications. High Yield	Dec 24 July 24 Mar 24	Pg 5
Infer the meaning of specific statements in context: • "It twisted in my hand like a snake" • "Better where you are" • "Streetlight opposite shone on a quiet/deserted road" • "Turn you into a mean, greedy old man" • "Never mind dear, perhaps you'll win the next one"	Feb 24 Dec 23 Aug 23 June 23 Mar 24	Pg 13
Elaborate on genre, themes, and symbols (fate, desire, tampering with unknown).	May 24 June 23 Mar 24	Pg 9
Discuss the cautionary message about desire and interfering with fate.	Feb 25 May 24	Pg 39

If (Rudyard Kipling)

Examine as life instructions from Father to Son. Core values, success, and relevance today. Top Repeat	Apr 25 Feb 25 Dec 24 May 24 Mar 24	Pg 1
Discuss the significance of the repeated use of the conditional "if". Rare	Feb 24	Pg 24
Write a critical appreciation / Thematic analysis of the poem.	Aug 23 June 23	Pg 18

Professor (Nissim Ezekiel)

Use of language, syntax, and cultural references to reflect "Indianness" and distinct voice. High Yield	Feb 25 July 24 Dec 23 Aug 23 May 24	Pg 8
Discuss the tone of the poem and how it contributes to the message. Rare	Feb 24	Pg 24

And You Call Me Colored (Agra Gra)

Critique of racial categorization and labels. Impact on understanding racism/diversity.

Mar 24 Feb 24 Dec 23 June 23

Pg 8

2. Linguistics & Phonetics

💡 Strategy Tip The Organs of Speech diagram is a mandatory practice item. For language characteristics, remember "Systematic, Creative, Arbitrary, Cultural Transmission".

Characteristics of Language

Discuss language as a "living" entity / Explain Cultural Transmission. Repeat	Apr 25 Dec 23	Pg 1
Explain characteristics: Systematic, Creative, Arbitrary, Non-verbal. (With examples). High Yield	Feb 25 July 24 Mar 24 Feb 24 Aug 23 May 24 June 23	Pg 39

Phonetics Theory

Explain/Illustrate the Articulatory System (Organs of Speech) with diagram. Diagram High Yield	Apr 25 May 24 Feb 24 Dec 24 Mar 24 Aug 23 June 23	Pg 1
Describe the Place of Articulation of consonant sounds.	May 24	Pg 9

3. Communication Skills (LSRW)

💡 Strategy Tip Questions often ask to distinguish between Hearing vs Listening. Be ready to explain Scanning vs Skimming in reading.

Listening & Reading Skills

Importance of Listening. Types: Empathetic, Critical, Appreciative, Comprehensive. High Yield	Feb 25 Apr 25 June 23 May 24 Aug 23	Pg 39
Explain techniques: Signpost and Listening for Gist. High Yield	Dec 24 July 24 Feb 24 Dec 23 June 23	Pg 5
Distinction between Hearing and Listening.	Mar 24 Feb 24 Aug 23	Pg 24
Define Reading process. Strategies: Scanning, Skimming, Top-down. High Yield	Apr 25 July 24 Mar 24 Feb 24 Dec 23 Aug 23	Pg 2
Explain SQ3R technique in reading. Rare	Mar 24	Pg 30

4. Grammar, Vocab & Application

💡 Vocabulary Bank (Memorize These!) Root Words: Omni, Path, Mal, Cata, Mis, Dict, Hurr, Dis, Fore, Phobia, Mort, Awe.
Antonyms/Synonyms: Reverberate, Doughty, Presumptuous, Aghast, Maligned, Condole, Fusillade, Sinister, Avaricious.

Applied Phonetics (Transcription)

IPA to English Sentences: (Typically sentences about Reading, Listening skills, or Father's advice). Every Paper	All Exams (Q8/Q9)	Pg 3
Word Transcription Bank: English, Phonetics, Unique, Normal, Thought, Judge, Unison, Beautiful, Nothing, Treasure, Through, Communication, Universe, Justification, York, Colour, Younger, Thrust, Joke, Measure, Church, Yellow, Justice, Thunder, Writing, Feather, Leisure, Transaction, Thing, Specialist, Situation, Research, Prioritize, Executive, Destroy, Couple, Approach, Approval, Conference, Authorize, Catch, Clothes, Anything, Organization, Version, Year, Tradition, Unicorn, Journey, Union, Thirst, Articulation.	All Years	Pg 4
MCQ Bank: Vowels = 20, Monophthongs = 12, Diphthongs = 8 Place of Articulation: /p, b/ (Bilabial), /f, v/ (Labio-dental), /k, g/ (Velar), /m, n/ (Nasal) Identify symbols in words: church, you, bat, shut, about, bird, earth, cat, hut	Multiple	Pg 23

Comprehension & Writing

Reading Comprehension Topics: 1. Culture of Rajasthan (Apr 25) 2. World Food in India (Dec 24) 3. History of Communication/Ashoka (Mar 24, Dec 23) 4. Noise Pollution (Feb 25)	Multiple	Pg 2
Email Writing: Sonia to Shehnaz Beauty (Request compensation for faulty Mascara). Rare	May 24	Pg 10