AP SSC English Model Question Paper 2024: The Andhra Pradesh SSC Board has released the 2024 model papers for all language and core subjects. These model papers are released on the official website of the Directorate of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh, popularly known as the SSC Board. Students can visit the website and download the sample papers for their 2024 AP Board SSC examination. Or else the direct PDF links are provided here to download the SSC model question papers.
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In the article, Andhra Pradesh SSC Board students will get the English model paper 2024. This AP SSC English model paper is here provided along with the section-wise question paper pattern and marking scheme, thus giving students a complete understanding of what the paper is going to be. For practice, the SSC English model paper 2024 is attached in text as well as PDF format to download and use for future reference.
Brief AP SSC English Syllabus, Blueprint and Marking Scheme
The AP Board English syllabus covers three main domains to teach students all the necessary details of the subject. The syllabus covered the grammar, writing, and literature parts that will be displayed in the question paper separately. Check out the question paper blueprint below, along with the question-wise marking scheme.
SECTION – A
(Reading Comprehension): 30 Marks
| Qns. 1 - 5 | from A - Reading | 2 Wh Qns + 3 MCQs | 5 × 2 = 10 M |
| Qn. 6 to 8 | from B - Reading (Poem/Prose) | 3 MCQs | 3 × 2 = 6 M |
| Qn. 9 to 10 | from C - Reading | 2 MCQs | 2 × 2 = 4 M |
| Qn. 11 to 15 | Study Skills | 2 Wh Qns + 3 MCQs | 5 × 2 = 10 M |
SECTION – B
(Vocabulary & Grammar):40 M
| Qn. 16 | Combine the sentences using Relative clause / Nonfinite clauses (Ref : Units - 1 & 5) | 2M |
| Qn. 17 | Change the Voice | 2M |
| Qn.18 | Combine the sentences using the linkers given in the brackets. (Ref : Units - 3, Page 92 & Unit 6 Page 192) | 2M |
| Qn.19 | Fill in the blanks with compound Prepositional phrases and Prepositions given in brackets. (Ref : Unit - 2 & Unit 4) | 2 × 1 = 2M |
| Qn.20 | Fill in the blanks with correct form of verbs (Ref : Units 2, 3 & 4) | 2 × 1 = 2M |
| Qn.21 | Give a suitable Advice | 2 M |
| Qn.22 | Change into a Polite Request | 2 M |
| Qn.23 | Identify the Expression | 2 × 1 = 2 M |
| Qn.24 | Pick out the right synonyms for the underlined words (A - Readings) | 4 × 1 = 4 M |
| Qn.25 | Pick out the right synonyms for the underlined words (A - Readings) | 4 × 1 = 4 M |
| Qn.26 | Choose the right forms of words (A - Readings) | 4 × 1 = 4 M |
| Qn.27 | Fill in the blanks with 'ae', 'au', 'ie', 'ei', 'ou', 'oo' or 'ee' (A Readings ) | 2 × 1 = 2 M |
| Qn.28 | Fill in the blanks with suitable suffixes (A Readings) | 2 × 1 = 2 M |
| Qn.29 | Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct answer. (A Readings) | 2 × 1 = 2 M |
| Qn.30 | Dictionary Skills | 2 × 1 = 2 M |
| Qn.31 | Write under correct headings (Ref : Units 1, 2,3 & 4) | 8 × ¼ = 2 M |
| Qn.32 | Match the one word substitutes with the right phrases (Ref : Units 1, 4 & 5) | 4 × ½ = 2 M |
SECTION – C
(Creative Expression): 30 M
| Qn.33 | (a) Conversation (OR) (A, B, C Readings) (b) Diary Entry | 10 M |
| Qn.34 | (a) Letter Writing (OR) (b) Biographical Sketch | 10 M |
| Qn.35 | (a) Framing 'WH' Questions - (Ref : C Reading) (OR) (b) Information Transfer | 10 M |
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General Guidelines
- ENGLISH, Paper - I & II
- (Third Language)
- Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes
- Maximum Marks : 100
Instructions :
- This question paper has 35 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
- Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
- 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
- Answer all the questions of Section-B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.
SECTION – A
(Reading Comprehension)
(1-5) Read the following passage carefully :
One important fallout of this friendship was the establishment of Chitrabani, a communication and film institute, the first of its kind in West Bengal, which Roberge founded in 1970 and to which Ray, as a token of friendship, lent his name as co-founder. Ray was in the first governing body and after a few terms readily agreed to be the institute's adviser. Roberge arranged most of the initial funding from Canadian agencies. "I had no reservations applying for them, for I feel richer countries in the West are indebted to countries like India," he said.
For 26 years Roberge was the director of Chitrabani and under him the institute not only produced important documentary features, but also became breeding ground for local talent for film-making .......
(Rendezvous with Ray)
Now, answer the following questions:
- Whose friendship was referred in the passage?
- What was Chitrabani?
5 × 2 = 10
- How was Ray connected to Chitrabani?
(A) Ray was the founder.
(B) Ray was the co-founder and adviser.
(C) Ray was the director.
- Who made the initial funding for Chitrabani?
(A) Canadian agencies
(B) India
(C) West-Bengal
- How did Roberge use Chitrabani?
(A) Roberge made massive films.
(B) Roberge directed Ray's films in Chitrabani.
(C) Roberge produced documentary films.
(6-8) Read the following stanza carefully.
There in the West the song thrush warbles She weaves her nest to hold her clutch
A long wait now to find a partner
The eggs are laid, there are not much. These chicks could be the last ones ever The last to fly and sing and mate.
Our grandchild knows the song thrush never
Or will the dreamer wake?
(Or will the Dreamer Wake?)
Choose the correct answers to the following questions.
- Why did the song thrush weave a nest?
(A) to hold her eggs
(B) to live with her partner
(C) to sing and play with her chicks
3 × 2 = 6
- Why could the chicks be last ones ever?
(A) Because they fly, sing and mate
(B) Because the eggs are many.
(C) Because their number is decreasing.
- Who may not know of song thrush forever?
(A) Grand child
(B) Dreamer
(C) Chicks
(9-10) Read the following passage carefully:
"They came on a Wednesday", said Sunday, "Many, many big lorries. They took all day unloading them. No one told us what was in them. They gave the Chief a brown paper bag. I saw him smiling as the lorries drove away. This was five years ago. Then three months ago, one of the brightest boys in the village - Thomas Agonyo - started a university in Lagos. He came home one weekend with a new chemistry book, and spent all day looking at the drums and writing things down and talking to himself and shaking his head. We all thought he had gone mad. Then he called a meeting of the village and told us that the drums contained poisonous chemicals. He said they had come from Italy. (Koko village, Nigeria)
Choose the appropriate answer from the options given: 2 × 2 = 4
9. How did the young boy know about the poisonous chemicals?
A) He brought the drums from Europe.
B) He studied about the chemicals in his university.
C) He talked to the Chief.
10. Why did Sunday Nana and others think the boy was mad?
A) Because he started a university.
B) Because he called a meeting to tell about the Chief and drums.
C) Because he always talked to himself looking all day at the drums.
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How AP SSC English Model Paper is helpful in the Board Exam Preparation?
Solving SSC English public examination sample questions or model papers would be beneficial for students in terms of knowing the paper pattern and mark distribution and having an understanding of question paper language that will save them from exam hall stress and anxiety. Thus, solving the AP SSC English model paper 2024 will be helpful for students to score better.
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