English Paper 1
Question 1 : Comprehension
Rhetoric- the art of persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other
compositional techniques. (the art of persuasion)
Question 3: AD
Low-decibel : a soft or quiet sound.
Uses of hyphen:
1. Use a hyphen at the end of a line to divide a word where there is not enough space for the whole word.
Follow the rules for dividing words correctly.2. Use a hyphen to indicate a word spelled out letter by letter.
3. Use a hyphen to join two or more words to form compound adjectives that precede a noun. The purpose
of joining words to form a compound adjective is to di erentiate the meaning from the adjectives used
separately, such as up-to-date merchandise, copper-coated wire, fire-tested material, lump-sum payment,
and well-stocked cupboard.
4. Use a hyphen to avoid awkward doubling of vowels.
5. Use a hyphen to prevent misreading of certain words.6. Use a hyphen to join a prefix to a capitalized
word.
7. Always use a hyphen with the prefixes all-, ex-, and self-, and with the su ix -elect.
8. Use a hyphen with all compound numbers between twenty-one through ninety-nine, and when writing
fractions as words.
9. Use a hyphen to indicate stammering or sobbing.
Cartoon (Q4)
1. Comma (,): Used to separate ideas or elements in a sentence.
2. Apostrophe (’): Shows possession (e.g., Sarah’s book) or missing letters (e.g., don’t).
3. Valid statement: A sentence or claim that is logical, reasonable, or based on facts.
4. Irony: When the opposite of what is expected happens, often for humorous or dramatic e ect.
5. Humour: The quality that makes something funny or amusing.
Question 1 : Comprehension
Rhetoric- the art of persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other
compositional techniques. (the art of persuasion)
Question 3: AD
Low-decibel : a soft or quiet sound.
Uses of hyphen:
1. Use a hyphen at the end of a line to divide a word where there is not enough space for the whole word.
Follow the rules for dividing words correctly.2. Use a hyphen to indicate a word spelled out letter by letter.
3. Use a hyphen to join two or more words to form compound adjectives that precede a noun. The purpose
of joining words to form a compound adjective is to di erentiate the meaning from the adjectives used
separately, such as up-to-date merchandise, copper-coated wire, fire-tested material, lump-sum payment,
and well-stocked cupboard.
4. Use a hyphen to avoid awkward doubling of vowels.
5. Use a hyphen to prevent misreading of certain words.6. Use a hyphen to join a prefix to a capitalized
word.
7. Always use a hyphen with the prefixes all-, ex-, and self-, and with the su ix -elect.
8. Use a hyphen with all compound numbers between twenty-one through ninety-nine, and when writing
fractions as words.
9. Use a hyphen to indicate stammering or sobbing.
Cartoon (Q4)
1. Comma (,): Used to separate ideas or elements in a sentence.
2. Apostrophe (’): Shows possession (e.g., Sarah’s book) or missing letters (e.g., don’t).
3. Valid statement: A sentence or claim that is logical, reasonable, or based on facts.
4. Irony: When the opposite of what is expected happens, often for humorous or dramatic e ect.
5. Humour: The quality that makes something funny or amusing.
