WBCHSE HS First Language Santali study guide
WBCHSE HS First Language Santali · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The WBCHSE Higher Secondary First Language Santali is the Santali-language first-language paper taken by Higher Secondary candidates in West Bengal who choose Santali as a full first language rather than as an elective or third language. It suits students who already read and write Santali comfortably and want the language carried through their HS course - typically candidates from Santali-speaking homes and those preparing for degrees or careers in language teaching, translation, journalism, or cultural work. The WBCHSE HS First Language Santali study guide has 8 sections and about 1,696 words.
01Prose (Gadyo): Comprehension, Theme, Character, Style
Prose (Gadyo) tests close reading of prescribed Santali prose: literal comprehension, central theme, character motivation, and narrative style. Answer in Santali, but use the passage as evidence, not memory alone.
229 words, about 1 min02Poetry (Kobita): Appreciation, Imagery, Devices, Central Idea
Poetry (Kobita) asks you to appreciate prescribed Santali poems: imagery, poetic devices, rhythm, and central idea. Answers need device + function + evidence.
213 words, about 1 min03Drama / One-act Play (Natok): Plot, Dialogue, Conflict, Characterization
Drama / One-act Play (Natok) tests plot, dialogue, conflict, and characterization in prescribed dramatic texts. A one-act play compresses action into one setting and a few characters; the turning point often arrives through a single disclosure.
201 words, about 1 min04Rapid Reader / Supplementary Text: Summary, Theme, Character Sketches
Rapid Reader / Supplementary Text tests extensive reading: summary, theme, and character sketches across a longer text. The aim is coverage with evidence, not memorized plot.
211 words, about 1 min05Grammar and Language Structure (Byakoron): Sandhi, Samas, Karok, Sabda-bhed, Correction
Grammar and Language Structure (Byakoron) tests sandhi, samas, karok, sabda-bhed, transformation, and correction. In Santali, apply Santali patterns first; do not force Sanskrit rules onto every item.
225 words, about 1 min06Composition and Writing Skills: Essay, Letter, Report, Notice, Paragraph, Translation
Composition and Writing Skills tests controlled production: essay, letter, report, notice, paragraph, and translation. Format carries marks; content must fit the stated purpose and audience.
217 words, about 1 min07Unseen Comprehension and Vocabulary: Passage, Word Meaning, Antonym/Synonym, Idiom
Unseen Comprehension and Vocabulary tests passage-based reading: main idea, detail, inference, word meaning, antonym/synonym, and idiom. The passage is new, so method matters more than memory.
197 words, under 1 min08Project Work / Internal Assessment: Report, Viva, Participation
Project Work / Internal Assessment evaluates a project report, viva, and classroom participation. The report must show a real question, a method, evidence, and reflection; the viva checks ownership.
203 words, about 1 min