Plus One English — Core Skills and Literature: 20 flashcards
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1. What does the term 'Plus One' refer to in Indian schooling?
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The first year of higher secondary education, equivalent to Class 11, following the 10+1+2 pattern.
2. Which two names refer to the same stage: Plus One and ___?
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Class 11
3. Name the two CBSE textbooks used for Plus One English.
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Hornbill and Snapshots
4. What are the four skills trained in Plus One English?
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Reading, writing, listening/speaking, and language use.
5. List the typical stages of a Plus One English chapter.
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Warm-up → reading → comprehension → analysis → language work → writing task.
6. Name five common poetic devices tested in Plus One English.
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Metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, imagery.
7. What four elements are used to score writing tasks?
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Format, content, organisation, and language accuracy.
8. Why is memorising model answers a common mistake?
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It fails when exams ask for application, inference, or reworded questions; understanding texts gives flexibility.
9. How is grammar tested in Plus One English?
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Applied in context — editing, reported speech, passive voice, tense filling, sentence combining.
10. Name four typical writing tasks in Plus One English.
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Letters, notices, articles, reports (also essays and note-making).
11. What does '10+1+2 pattern' mean?
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Ten years of schooling, then one year of Plus One, then two years of Plus Two before university.
12. Which boards use 'Plus One' officially?
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Kerala and some other state boards; CBSE uses Class 11.
13. What is the purpose of the supplementary/non-detailed reader?
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To encourage extensive reading through longer stories or plays.
14. Why is Plus One English called the foundation year?
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Reading speed, vocabulary, and writing fluency built here directly affect Plus Two and competitive exams.
15. What does a typical comprehension check test?
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Literal understanding of the text.
16. What does the analysis stage of a chapter focus on?
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Character, theme, tone, poetic devices, and author's purpose.
17. Give an example of how one poem trains multiple skills.
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Reading for rhythm, identifying devices, discussing attitude, writing a comparison, answering appreciation questions.
18. What is the difference between Plus One and Plus Two English?
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Plus Two has greater analytical depth; Plus One builds the foundation.
19. Name two exam-relevant skills taught through the writing section.
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Note-making and summarising.
20. What is internal assessment in Plus One English?
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Listening and speaking components that may be assessed depending on the board.
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