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Key Facts: ASSEB HSLC First Language Khasi (MIL) Exam

Class 10

Target secondary school board level in Assam

Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB)

30%

Minimum passing marks required in HSLC board exams

ASSEB Grading Scheme

3 Hours

Standard examination duration for the written paper

ASSEB HSLC Exam Pattern

4 Topics

Grammar, Vocabulary & Proverbs, Reading Comprehension, Composition & Literature

ASSEB Khasi MIL Syllabus

100

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Sample ASSEB HSLC First Language Khasi (MIL) Practice Questions

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1Which noun marker (article) is used before a singular masculine noun in Khasi, such as in 'u kpa' (the father)?
A.U
B.Ka
C.I
D.Ki
Explanation: In Khasi grammar, 'U' is the singular masculine noun marker (article) placed before masculine nouns, male names, and certain inanimate objects assigned masculine gender.
2Which article in Khasi denotes singular feminine nouns, as seen in 'ka kmie' (the mother) or 'ka skul' (the school)?
A.Ka
B.U
C.I
D.Ki
Explanation: 'Ka' functions as the singular feminine article in Khasi grammar, preceding feminine persons, female animals, abstract nouns, and land/nature concepts.
3What is the primary function of the marker 'I' when placed before a Khasi noun, as in 'i khun' or 'i meirad'?
A.It indicates smallness, affection, or polite respect (diminutive/honorific)
B.It transforms the noun into a plural form
C.It strictly marks masculine ownership
D.It acts as a past tense marker for verbs
Explanation: The marker 'I' in Khasi serves a diminutive or honorific/affectionate role, used for infants ('i khun lung'), tiny objects, or revered elders ('i meirad' - grandmother).
4Which noun marker is used to indicate plural nouns in Khasi regardless of whether the nouns are masculine or feminine?
A.Ki
B.U
C.Ka
D.I
Explanation: 'Ki' is the universal plural article in Khasi grammar. For example, 'u khynnah' (a boy) becomes 'ki khynnah' (children/boys), and 'ka kot' (a book) becomes 'ki kot' (books).
5In the sentence 'U Kpa u leit sha dukan', what type of word is 'u Kpa' in Khasi grammar?
A.Ka Kyrteng Shimet (Proper Noun / Specific Noun of Relation)
B.Ka Preposition
C.Ka Conjunction
D.Ka Kyntien Pynwan (Expressive Adverb)
Explanation: 'U Kpa' (The Father) functions as a noun of relationship / proper role (Ka Kyrteng). In this sentence, it serves as the grammatical subject of the verb 'leit' (to go).
6Which particle is added before a verb to form the past tense (Ka Por Mynshuwa) in Khasi, as in 'U la thoh' (He wrote)?
A.la
B.dang
C.yn
D.sha
Explanation: The particle 'la' is the standard past tense indicator in Khasi grammar, denoting completed action when placed before the main verb.
7Which tense marker is used in Khasi to convey continuous action happening right now (Ka Por Mylien), as in 'Ka dang pule'?
A.dang
B.la
C.yn
D.ba
Explanation: The particle 'dang' signifies ongoing or continuous action in the present tense (e.g., 'Ka dang pule' = She is currently reading).
8How is the future tense (Ka Por Mynsha) marked before a verb in Khasi, as in 'Ki yn leit' (They will go)?
A.yn (or sa / sa yn)
B.la
C.dang
D.na
Explanation: 'yn' (or 'sa') serves as the future tense particle in Khasi grammar, indicating that an action will occur in the future.
9What prefix is attached to verbs or adjectives in Khasi to form abstract nouns, such as turning 'stad' (wise) into 'jingstad' (wisdom)?
A.jing-
B.nong-
C.pyn-
D.kyr-
Explanation: The prefix 'jing-' is the primary nominalizer in Khasi used to convert verbs or adjectives into abstract nouns (e.g., 'stad' -> 'jingstad' [wisdom], 'khuid' -> 'jingkhuid' [purity]).
10Which prefix is used in Khasi to create agent nouns (the person performing an action), such as turning 'thoh' (write) into 'nongthoh' (writer)?
A.nong-
B.jing-
C.pyn-
D.sngew-
Explanation: The prefix 'nong-' forms agentive nouns designating a person who performs the root action (e.g., 'nonghikai' = teacher, 'nongthoh' = writer/author).

About the ASSEB HSLC First Language Khasi (MIL) Exam

The ASSEB HSLC First Language Khasi (MIL) Examination is the standardized Class 10 secondary education board assessment conducted across Assam for Khasi language medium and MIL students. It evaluates student proficiency in core Khasi grammar (including gender articles U/Ka/I/Ki, tense markers la/dang/yn, expressive adverbs, and word formation), rich vocabulary and traditional sayings (Ki Ktien Tymmen & Ki Phawar), prose and poetry comprehension, and structured written composition.

Assessment

180-minute state board examination divided into 4 key sections: Khasi Grammar & Syntax (45%), Vocabulary & Proverbs (25%), Reading Comprehension (15%), and Composition & Literature Concepts (15%).

Time Limit

180 minutes (3.0 hours)

Passing Score

30% aggregate passing mark (Grade D or above) under ASSEB evaluation standards.

Exam Fee

Free practice questions on OpenExamPrep; official state board fee ~INR 1,000–1,500 collected by schools. (Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB / SEBA))

ASSEB HSLC First Language Khasi (MIL) Exam Content Outline

45%

Khasi Grammar & Syntax (Ka Gramar bad ka Jirhoh)

Mastering gender noun markers (U, Ka, I, Ki), pronouns, tense indicators (la, dang, yn), expressive adverbs (Kyntien Pynwan), prepositions, prefixes (jing-, nong-), and sentence structure.

25%

Vocabulary, Semantics & Proverbs (Ki Kyntien bad Ki Ktien Tymmen)

Expanding lexical knowledge through synonyms (Ki Kyntien Marjan), antonyms (Ki Kyntien Marpyrshah), single-word substitutions, homophones, traditional Khasi proverbs (Ki Ktien Tymmen), and poetic couplets (Ki Phawar).

15%

Reading Comprehension & Passages (Ka Pule bad ka Jingmut)

Analyzing unseen prose and poetic passages, identifying key themes, determining contextual word meanings, and inferring authorial intent.

15%

Composition, Rhetoric & Literature Concepts (Ka Composition bad ka Literature)

Understanding punctuation (Ki Dak Sangeh), formal application/letter structures, essay development, and traditional Khasi literary genres (Ka Puriskam, Ka Khanatang).

How to Pass the ASSEB HSLC First Language Khasi (MIL) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 30% aggregate passing mark (Grade D or above) under ASSEB evaluation standards.
  • Assessment: 180-minute state board examination divided into 4 key sections: Khasi Grammar & Syntax (45%), Vocabulary & Proverbs (25%), Reading Comprehension (15%), and Composition & Literature Concepts (15%).
  • Time limit: 180 minutes (3.0 hours)
  • Exam fee: Free practice questions on OpenExamPrep; official state board fee ~INR 1,000–1,500 collected by schools.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ASSEB HSLC First Language Khasi (MIL) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the rules governing Khasi gender markers: 'U' (masculine), 'Ka' (feminine), 'I' (diminutive/affectionate), and 'Ki' (plural).
2Understand tense markers in Khasi: 'la' for past tense, 'dang' for present continuous, and 'yn' / 'yt' for future tense.
3Study expressive adverbs (ideophones/Kyntien Pynwan) which add specific sensory detail to verbs and adjectives (e.g., 'phyrnai', 'kyrsiang').
4Learn traditional Khasi proverbs (Ki Ktien Tymmen) and poetic couplets (Ki Phawar) commonly tested in vocabulary and literature sections.
5Review formal letter writing components in Khasi, including appropriate greetings and complimentary closes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ASSEB HSLC First Language Khasi (MIL) Exam?

It is the official Class 10 High School Leaving Certificate board examination administered by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB / SEBA) for students studying Khasi as their Modern Indian Language (MIL).

What main areas of Khasi language are tested on the exam?

The examination covers core grammar (articles, pronouns, tenses, adverbs, sentence structures), vocabulary and traditional sayings (Ki Ktien Tymmen, Ki Phawar), unseen reading comprehension passages, and formal composition (essay, letter writing, punctuation).

What is the passing criteria for HSLC First Language Khasi?

Students must secure at least 30% marks overall to pass the subject under ASSEB board standards.

How are the practice questions structured on OpenExamPrep?

All 100 questions feature 4 options, a single correct answer, a detailed explanation of the applicable Khasi grammatical or literary rule in English, and distractor breakdowns for every incorrect option.