ASSEB HSLC Manipuri MIL flashcards

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Sandhi

The phonetic junction of two adjacent sounds or words, where the boundary changes in writing and pronunciation. Identify it by splitting the given word into its two original components.

Samas

A compound in which two or more words combine into a single unit of meaning. Answer items by naming the compound type and giving the expanded phrase.

Karak

The case relation a noun bears to the verb in a sentence, such as agent, object, instrument, recipient, source, or location. Name the relation, not the noun.

Karta karak

The case relation of the agent, the doer of the action in the sentence. In karak questions, identify the noun performing the verb as karta.

Karma karak

The case relation of the object, the entity directly affected by the verb's action. Distinguish it from the agent, which performs the action.

Karan karak

The case relation of the instrument, the means by which an action is carried out. The noun answers the question 'by what means'.

Adhikaran karak

The case relation of location, expressing where an action takes place. Identify it when the noun answers the question 'where'.

Verb agreement rule

The verb must match its subject in person, number, and tense. In fill-in-the-blank grammar items, fix the subject first, then select the verb form.

Upama

The figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another using an explicit comparative word, equivalent to simile. Name the device and quote the compared elements.

Rupaka

The figure of speech in which one thing is identified with another without a comparative word, equivalent to metaphor. Identify it by the implied rather than stated comparison.

Anuprasa

The repetition of the same consonant sound in nearby words, equivalent to alliteration. Quote the repeated sound when identifying it in a poem.

Byakhya of a line

The explanation of a quoted poetic line: first paraphrase its literal meaning in simple prose, then state the emotion or idea it conveys.

Rasa in poetry

The dominant aesthetic emotion a poem evokes, such as devotion, sorrow, heroism, or wonder. Support the named rasa with one quoted line.

Poem opening line

The first line of a prescribed poem, frequently the only text given in identification questions. Memorise each poem's opening line and its poet.

Prose theme answer

A response naming the lesson, its author, the central idea, and one supporting incident. This four-part structure matches how theme questions are marked.

Character sketch elements

Three required parts: the character's role in the story, one action or dialogue revealing their nature, and the trait that action demonstrates.

Author-work matching

A one-mark item pairing each prescribed prose lesson or poem with its writer. Learn the pairings as separate lists for prose and poetry.

Supplementary reader questions

Mostly factual items on character, place, and event order in each chapter. A one-line chapter summary answers most short-answer questions.

Event sequence question

An item requiring the beginning, turning point, and resolution of a chapter in correct order. Know the climax of each chapter.

Rapid reading strategy

Timed practice in locating a named character, place, or event in a passage without reading every word. Speed matters more than full comprehension.

Essay structure

Introduction stating the thesis, body paragraphs each carrying one idea, and a conclusion restating the position. The conclusion must answer the exact question asked.

Paragraph unity

One controlling idea per paragraph, stated in the topic sentence first, followed by supporting detail. Mixed ideas in one paragraph reduce coherence marks.

Cohesive connectors

Linking words such as additionally, however, therefore, and in conclusion. They make the logical relation between paragraphs explicit to the examiner.

Formal letter layout

Sender address, date, receiver address, subject line, salutation, body, closing, and signature with name. Each element is separately marked in letter questions.

Application body order

State the request first, then the reason for it, then the action expected from the recipient. The subject line names the specific purpose in one line.

Formal register rule

Official letters avoid contractions and colloquial phrasing, and use a polite impersonal tone. Salutation and closing must match the letter's formality.

Comprehension answer length

Match the answer to the marks and wording: a one-line question expects one line. Extra sentences risk contradicting the passage and wasting time.

Vocabulary in context

The meaning a word carries in the specific sentence of the passage, which may differ from its most common dictionary meaning. Choose the contextual sense.

Stated fact versus inference

A stated fact appears directly in the passage; an inference is a conclusion drawn from it. When asked what the writer suggests, label the inference explicitly.

Meaning-for-meaning translation

Translating the intent and tense of a sentence rather than each word in order. Preserve proper nouns and numerals in standard form.

Idiom translation rule

Render an idiom by its equivalent idiom in the target language or by its plain meaning. A literal word-for-word rendering is marked wrong.

Project report sections

Title, objective, method or source list, findings, and conclusion. A missing section loses rubric marks even when the content is otherwise strong.