SSS 1 English Language Syllabus1. Informal Letter Writing- Introduction to informal letter writing
- Format and layout of an informal letter
- Common phrases and expressions used in informal letters
- Practice exercises and assignments
2. Parts of Speech- Introduction to parts of speech
- Nouns: types, common and proper nouns
- Pronouns: personal, possessive, demonstrative pronouns
- Verbs: action, linking, and helping verbs
- Adjectives: types, degrees of comparison
- Adverbs: types, adverbial phrases
- Prepositions: common prepositions and their usage
- Conjunctions: coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
- Interjections: common interjections and their usage
- Practice exercises and assignments
3. Punctuations- Introduction to punctuations
- Periods, question marks, and exclamation marks
- Commas, semicolons, and colons
- Apostrophes and quotation marks
- Parentheses and dashes
- Practice exercises and assignments
4. Phrases & Clauses- Introduction to phrases and clauses
- Types of phrases: noun phrases, verb phrases, prepositional phrases
- Types of clauses: independent and dependent clauses
- Practice exercises and assignments
5. Sentence Structure- Subject and predicate
- Types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory
- Sentence fragments and run-on sentences
- Practice exercises and assignments
6. Vocabulary- Building vocabulary through reading and context clues
- Synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
- Word formation: prefixes, suffixes, and root words
- Idioms and expressions
- Practice exercises and assignments
7. Monophthongs- Introduction to monophthongs
- Pronunciation and examples of monophthongs
- Practice exercises and assignments
8. Diphthongs- Introduction to diphthongs
- Pronunciation and examples of diphthongs
- Practice exercises and assignments
9. Nouns and Noun Phrases- Types of nouns: common, proper, countable, uncountable
- Noun phrases: structure and usage
- Practice exercises and assignments
10. Verbs- Types of verbs: action, linking, helping
- Verb tenses: present, past, future
- Regular and irregular verbs
- Practice exercises and assignments
11. Phrasal Verbs I- Introduction to phrasal verbs
- Separable and inseparable phrasal verbs
- Common phrasal verbs and their meanings
- Practice exercises and assignments
12. Phrasal Verbs II- Advanced phrasal verbs and their meanings
- Usage and context of phrasal verbs
- Practice exercises and assignments
13. Adjuncts (Adverbs)- Types of adverbs: manner, time, place, degree, frequency
- Position of adverbs in a sentence
- Practice exercises and assignments
14. Complex Sentences- Introduction to complex sentences
- Subordinating conjunctions and their usage
- Dependent clauses in complex sentences
- Practice exercises and assignments
15. Compound Sentences- Introduction to compound sentences
- Coordinating conjunctions and their usage
- Independent clauses in compound sentences
- Practice exercises and assignments
By following this comprehensive syllabus, students in SSS 1 will be able to develop their skills in English language, focusing on various aspects such as letter writing, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure. The syllabus is designed to provide a strong foundation in English language skills and enhance the students' ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
This course is helpful for the following exams: SSS 1