TNPSC Group 2/2A General English Updated Syllabus
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Updated Syllabus Structure
| Units | Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I | Grammar | 25 Questions |
| II | Vocabulary | 15 Questions |
| III | Writing Skills | 10 Questions |
| IV | Technical Terms | 10 Questions |
| V | Reading Comprehension | 20 Questions |
| VI | Translation | 5 Questions |
| VII | Literary Works (SSLC Standard) | 15 Questions |
Comparison: Old vs Updated Syllabus
| Old Syllabus | Weightage | New Syllabus | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A - Grammar | 40 Questions | Grammar | 25 Questions |
| Part B - Poetry | 30 Questions | Vocabulary | 15 Questions |
| Part C - Literary Works | 30 Questions | Writing Skills | 10 Questions |
| Technical Terms | 10 Questions | ||
| Reading Comprehension | 20 Questions | ||
| Translation | 5 Questions | ||
| Literary Works (SSLC Standard) | 15 Questions |
Detailed Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit I: Grammar (25 Questions)
- Parts of speech → Study Guide: Parts of Speech
- Concord, Tense, Voice Transformation → Study Guide: Concord, Tense & Voice
- Sentence types & transformations → Advanced Sentence Structures & Transformations
- Verbs, Tags, Patterns → Grammar Guide: Verbs, Question Tags, Sentence Patterns
- Phrases and Clauses → Phrases, Clauses, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs
Unit II: Vocabulary (15 Questions)
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms
- Homophones, Collocations
- Idioms & Phrases, Phrasal verbs → Detailed Vocabulary & Usage Guide
- Spelling, Usage of words, One-word substitutions
- Word creation, Singular & plural, Derivatives
- Abbreviations, British vs American English
- Compound words, Figures of speech → TNPSC Vocabulary Guide
Unit III: Writing Skills (10 Questions)
- Letter writing (formal and informal) → Letter Writing Guide
- Jumbled sentences, ordering, queries, blanks, inferences, substitutions
Unit IV: Technical Terms (10 Questions)
- Administrative, department related, general and official terms
- Official correspondence (basics)
Unit V: Reading Comprehension (20 Questions)
- Unseen passages: news articles, editorials, govt. documents
- Question formats: fact-based MCQs, matching, completion, best response
Unit VI: Translation (5 Questions)
- Word/Sentence translation
- Tenses/Voice translation exercises
Unit VII: Literary Works (15 Questions) - SSLC Standard
Topics covered:
- Figures of Speech
- Appreciation and Analysis of Poetry → Poem Analysis & Literary Works Guide
- Lines of Significance
Prescribed Poems include:
Raj Arumugam, Lewis Carroll, Robert Frost, Sarojini Naidu, Rudyard Kipling, etc.
→ Detailed Prose & Poetry Analysis
Study Sources
Primary Study Materials
Sources:
- 6th-12th SCERT Books
- English Grammar & Composition - Wren & Martin
- Government Materials
- Newspaper Passages
Detailed Study Guide by Topics
Unit I: Grammar (25 Questions)
| S.No | Topic | Where to Study |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parts of Speech | TNPSC Parts of Speech Guide |
| 2 | Concord | Concord, Tense & Voice Transformation |
| 3 | Tense | Concord, Tense & Voice Transformation |
| 4 | Active / Passive Voice | Concord, Tense & Voice Transformation |
| 5 | Types of Sentences | Sentence Structures & Transformations |
| 6-12 | Transformations | Sentence Structures & Transformations |
| 13 | Verbs | Verbs, Tags, Patterns |
| 14 | Auxiliary Verbs | Verbs, Tags, Patterns |
| 15 | Regular / Irregular Verbs | Verbs, Tags, Patterns |
| 16 | Non-finite verbs | Verbs, Tags, Patterns |
| 17 | Question Tags | Verbs, Tags, Patterns |
| 18 | Sentence Patterns | Verbs, Tags, Patterns |
| 19 | Types of Sentences (Simple/Compound/Complex) | Sentence Structures & Transformations |
| 20 | Phrases & Clauses | Phrases, Clauses, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs |
Study Strategy
- Focus on SCERT textbooks (6th-12th) for fundamentals
- Use Wren & Martin for transformations
- Practice with newspaper passages for comprehension
- Refer official docs for technical terms
Important Note
The literary works section requires thorough study of prescribed SSLC poems.
Study both poem appreciation and prose analysis from dedicated guides: