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Revised Syllabus of UP Board

On this page, you will get a revised syllabus of English ( UP Board Class 12) for the new academic session. To get a high score in board examination students must be aware of the syllabus. It is very important for each student because it saves time while preparation. Students can make proper study plans with the help of the syllabus as well. Go through this page to get a complete revised syllabus and overview of the question paper.

The experts and content writers of English Filament are highly experienced and well qualified. Having analytical and creative thinking, they are capable to analyse the contents of the prescribed syllabus according to the pattern of Board Exam Questions paper.

U.P Board English Syllabus-class 12

इस विषय में 100 अंकों का एक प्रश्न – पत्र तीन घण्टे का होगा

There will be only one Paper of 100 Marks-Exam Duration 3 Hrs.

Pay Attention Here!

The entire question paper is divided into two sections- Section A and Section B.

  • Section A will contain Prose, Poetry, Short Stories and the play The Merchant of Venice.
  • Section B will contain General English/ Grammar/Composition Skills

Section- A- Marks 50

  • Explanation with reference to the context (One passage from Prose and one stanza from poetry) – 8 + 8 = 16 marks.
  • One short answer type question from prose (not to exceed 30 words) – 4 marks.
  • Vocabulary (based on Prose text) – 4 marks.
  • Central Idea of any one poem. – 6 marks.
  • One long answer type question from The Merchant of Venice (Not to exceed 75 words) – 8 marks.
  • Two short answer type questions from Short Stories (Not to exceed 30 words) – 4 + 4 = 8 marks.
  • Figures of Speech. (a) Define any one of the following figures of speech with examples. 2 + 2 = 4 marks (Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Apostrophe, Oxymoron, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole)

Section-B -Marks 50 (Grammar and Composition)

  • Direct and Indirect Narration – 2 marks. (Out of two do anyone)
  • Synthesis – 2 marks. (Out of two do anyone)
  • Transformation – 2 marks. (Out of two do anyone)
  • Syntax (Correction of sentences) – 1 + 1 = 2 marks. (Out of four do any two)
  • Synonyms – 3 x 1 = 3 Marks.
  • Antonyms – 3 x 1 = 3 Marks.
  • Homophones – 1 + 1 = 2 Marks.
  • One-word substitution – 3 x 1 = 3 Marks.
  • Idioms and phrases – 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
  • Translation: Hindi to English – 10 Marks.
  • Essay Writing – 12 marks.
  • Unseen Passage – 6 marks.


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Every chapter, poem, and essays of the prescribed textbooks are elaborated, explained, and simplified orderly.

How we organise the contents

Poetry Section

  • Short introduction of the poet
  • Background and context of the poem
  • Text of the poem
  • Simplification of difficult words
  • Stanza-wise explanation along with reference and context.
  • Quick points and keywords of each stanza.
  • Relevant quotation after each stanza
  • Central Idea in Hindi and English
  • Summary of the poem in Hindi and English
  • Video with proper explanation
  • Specifications and literary devices with examples.
  • Theme of the poem
  • Message of the Poem.

Prose Section: In a Glance

  • 1.Background and contextualisation of the lesson
  • 2. Summary of the lesson, step-wise
  • 3. Character sketch of the main Characters
  • 4. Short Answer Type Questions
  • 5. Important passage of the chapter
  • 6. Explanation along with reference and context.
  • 7. Quick points and keywords
  • 8. Difficult words and their meaning
  • 9. Theme of the lesson
  • 10. Message of the lesson
  • 11. Bonus learning (on the basis of themes and message of each lesson) for improving writing and speaking skills.

Poetry: Hit The below Links to get a complete Solution

The figure of Speech And Literary Devices

Two Types of Questions based on Figure of Speech are asked (Either Definition with an example or sentence with a particular figure of speech) in the board Examination. It carries 4 marks. Click here to know the figure of speech in detail

  • Simile
  • Metaphor
  • Personification
  • Oxymoron
  • Hyperbole
  • Apostrophe
  • Onomatopoeia

Short Story: Complete Solution

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