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Language (Entrance)

Reading comprehension and language questions for Navodaya and Sainik School entrance exams.

6 MonthsDuration 10Chapters32Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Reading Comprehension: Prose Passages 4 topics
  1. Reading for facts
  2. Finding reasons and sequence
  3. Inference and true / false statements
  4. Choosing a suitable title
02Reading Comprehension: Poems 3 topics
  1. Understanding a short poem
  2. Rhyming words
  3. Theme and mood of a poem
03Synonyms and Antonyms 3 topics
  1. Words with similar meanings
  2. Words with opposite meanings
  3. Using words in sentences
04Word Meaning and One-Word Substitution 3 topics
  1. Meaning of words in context
  2. One word for a group of words
  3. Words related to people and places
05Spelling and Word Formation 3 topics
  1. Correct spellings
  2. Prefixes and suffixes
  3. Singular and plural forms
06Nouns, Pronouns and Articles 4 topics
  1. Kinds of nouns
  2. Collective and abstract nouns
  3. Pronouns
  4. Articles a, an, the
07Verbs and Tenses 3 topics
  1. Verb forms
  2. Present, past and future tense
  3. Subject-verb agreement
08Adjectives, Adverbs and Prepositions 3 topics
  1. Degrees of comparison
  2. Adverbs
  3. Prepositions of time and place
09Sentence Formation and Punctuation 3 topics
  1. Arranging words into sentences
  2. Kinds of sentences
  3. Capital letters and punctuation marks
10Idioms, Phrases and Proverbs 3 topics
  1. Common idioms
  2. Phrases
  3. Proverbs and their meanings

About

You will be able to

  • Read prose passages and short poems and answer questions on facts, reasons and inference
  • Choose suitable titles and identify true and false statements from a passage
  • Use synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutes, idioms and proverbs correctly
  • Spell common words correctly and form plurals, prefixes and suffixes
  • Apply basic grammar: nouns, pronouns, articles, verbs, tenses, adjectives, adverbs and prepositions
  • Complete the language section of JNVST / AISSEE accurately within time

Who it is for

  • Class 5 students preparing for Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNVST Class 6)
  • Class 5 students preparing for Sainik School (AISSEE Class 6)

What you need

  • Studying in Class 5
  • Ability to read simple English sentences

Questions

What is asked in the JNVST language test?

JNVST Class 6 has 20 language questions (25 marks) based on reading passages; students answer questions on what they read.

Can my child take the language test in Hindi?

Yes. JNVST allows many languages including Hindi; this module is in English and the centre runs a Hindi batch on request.

How does the course improve reading?

Daily short passages, timed reading practice and vocabulary lists build speed and understanding.

Are mock tests held?

Yes. Weekly passage tests and full JNVST / AISSEE pattern mock tests are held.

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