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                                                ICSE Language 1 strategy

The thought of preparing for the ICSE, for most  students is similar to face a wild tiger.

English paper 1 in ICSE boards is a language  proficiency evaluation paper, comprising of

 grammar and composition. Usage of good Vocabulary Plays a very important role in

scoring well .

In composition part  Students have to

Ø write good sentences and should  minimise grammatical mistakes.

Ø show their skill and hold  over English language.

They should be very alert  regarding the following

ü Format of the letter should be proper

ü They should use correct salutation and subscriptions

ü Should  avoid long writing an incorrect paragraphing

ü story should be narrated with the literary background of setting.

ü Character buildings should be proper with the proper plot.

ü Student should avoid bookish language. They should write on their own

ü The answer should match what the question is demanding

ü For reading comprehension passages reading of the passage is a must.

ü Passage should be read several times to understand the meaning properly

ü The meaning of  the words from the passage have to be constructed properly from the context of the passage.

ü Students should answer specifically the question given from the passage nearly copying the Content will not fetch good marks.

·       For summary writing appropriate title to be suggested and why the title is apt should be mentioned

·       What limit restrictions should be strictly followed

·       Spelling mistakes to be avoided

·       Handwriting should be legible

  • Clarity of grammatical rules is the other prerequisite

How cruel Shylock was to demand his pound of flesh!
(Begin: It was cruel ………………………….) (ICSE 2019)Here the correct answer will be

            It was very cruel of Shylock to demand his pound of flesh.

 

I prefer going out with friends to staying alone at home.
(Begin : I would rather ………….)(ICSE 2016)Here the correct answer will be I would rather go out with friends, than stay alone at home

 

  • In case of prepositional phrases candidate should not simply guess.

For example :

1.Sneha has applied --------------------- a scholarship (ICSE 2004) – Here the correct preposition will for .

2. Stop worrying ………….. your future (ICSE 2019) Here the correct preposition will be about.

 

·       Correct usage of gerund and infinitive should be ensured while joining sentences

Tips

Practice.     Practice.    Practice

General tips

*    Write accurately and concisely

*    Enhance your scoring ability in grammar

*    Improve your reading habits to comprehend the unseen passage in a better manner

*    learn to write in your own words rather than mugging from grades and prepared notes.

*    take initiatives to read newspapers regularly so as to acquire the ability to use the language efficiently

*    speak in English avoid the temptation of thinking in your mother tongue and then translate into English.

*    Read for pleasure be a part of classroom debates and discussion.

All the best for your upcoming exams!

 

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