English Proficiency (For University of Delhi), 1/e

About the Book English Proficiency is a tailor-made compilation of the entire syllabus prescribed for the first and second semester students of English Core who have scored below 60 marks in English in Class XII. It presents complete clarity on concepts and formats from examination point of view. With minimal textual emphasis and optimal use of practical exercises, an effort has been made to make learning a pleasure for students. The aim is to equip the readers with skills required to hone English as a language of communication. The book also caters to learners looking for interesting and innovative material in English reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary building. Salient Features Interactive exercises Focus on real-life learning University question papers along with sample papers for practice Table of Content Unit-1 READING AND COMPREHENSION How to Read and Comprehend Unit-2 LEARNING ABOUT WORDS Unit-3 BASIC GRAMMAR RULES Subject Verb Agreement Tenses Modal Verbs Definite and Indefinite Articles: The, A, An Prepositions Conjunctions Unit-4 WRITING SKILLS Writing Creatively The Writing Plan Lets Try to Understand this Better Subordinating Conjunctions More on Writing Skills Write the Introduction The Situation Value Addition Unit-5 CONVERSING: SPEAK BETTER! How to Speak Better Recite a Poem (both free verse and rhyming) Speak with Stresses and Pauses Understand Thumb Rules for Silent Letters Speak Aloud through Role Play Give Information/Instructions Grammar Capsule Appendix-1: Prefix and Suffix Appendix-2: Preposition Chart Appendix-3: Definite and Indefinite Articles: the, a, an Appendix-4: Quick Recap: Tenses Appendix-5: Use of Modals Verbs Sample Papers Sample Paper I Sample Paper II Sample Paper III Sample Paper IV Sample Paper V