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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Communicative English Exam

10:00–1:15

Official March 2026 HSE+1 theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)

DGE TN HSE+1 March 2026 public examination timetable

35/100

Minimum pass mark per subject under the HSE new pattern, subject to theory/practical floor rules

DGE HSE_E.pdf scheme of examination

3 hours

Approximate theory writing duration after reading and particulars verification in the public exam schedule

DGE TN HSE+1 March 2026 timetable

DGE TN

Administered by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai, for Tamil Nadu State Board Higher Secondary

dge.tn.gov.in

SCERT syllabus

Class 11 textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department (Samacheer Kalvi)

DGE HSE scheme — syllabus prescribed by SCERT/DSE

Part III elective

Communicative English is distinct from compulsory Part II English; focus is functional and workplace communication

DGE TN HSE subject structure / Samacheer Kalvi Communicative English

English MCQ bank

This practice set is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not the official mixed written paper or oral test

OpenExamPrep practice-content policy

2018–2025 arrears

March 2026 HSE+1 public examination timetable is notified for 2018–2025 arrear candidates only

DGE TN official HSE+1 March 2026 timetable disclosure

March 2026

HSE First Year public theory examinations scheduled 3–27 March 2026 with practicals 16–21 February 2026

DGE TN official timetable PDF

Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +1 Communicative English (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory on the Samacheer Kalvi Class 11 syllabus — March 2026 sitting is for arrear candidates (2018–2025) only; this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation or oral/listening substitute.

Sample Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Communicative English Practice Questions

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1In the communication process, the person who interprets the message is mainly the:
A.Receiver
B.Noise source
C.Channel only
D.Printer
Explanation: The receiver decodes and interprets the message. Noise interferes; the channel is the medium; a printer is a device, not the interpreter.
2Which action best shows active listening during a classmate’s presentation?
A.Nodding, taking brief notes, and asking a relevant clarifying question
B.Looking only at your notes and never at the speaker
C.Talking to a neighbour about lunch plans
D.Planning your reply so carefully that you stop hearing the speaker
Explanation: Active listening combines attention, note-taking for understanding, and clarification. Distraction, side talk, or only rehearsing your reply weakens listening.
3‘Register’ in spoken English mainly refers to:
A.How many pages a notebook has
B.Only the volume of the speaker’s voice
C.A list of school fees only
D.The formality and style suited to audience and situation
Explanation: Register is the level of formality and style chosen for context—formal, informal, technical, etc. Volume, notebook size, and fee lists are unrelated.
4In a formal introduction at a school function, which line is most appropriate?
A.Hey dude, this is my bro from class.
B.Whatever, just listen to her.
C.She is here but I refuse to say her name.
D.May I introduce Kavitha, our class representative, who will speak next?
Explanation: Formal introductions name the person, give a brief role, and stay polite. Slang, dismissiveness, or refusal is inappropriate for formal settings.
5Which is a common barrier to effective listening?
A.Maintaining polite eye contact
B.Paraphrasing the speaker’s point
C.Background noise and internal distraction
D.Asking one clarifying question
Explanation: Physical noise and mental distraction block reception. Eye contact, paraphrasing, and clarification support listening.
6Non-verbal communication mainly includes:
A.Only dictionary spellings
B.Gestures, facial expressions, posture, and tone of voice
C.Only printed exam timetables
D.Only pure mathematics formulas
Explanation: Non-verbal cues are body language, facial expression, posture, gaze, and paralinguistic features such as tone. Spellings, timetables, and formulas are verbal/written systems.
7When answering a school office phone, the best first response is usually:
A.Who is this? Speak fast.
B.Yeah?
C.Good morning, Government Higher Secondary School, Ananya speaking. How may I help you?
D.I am busy; call later without identifying the school.
Explanation: Telephone etiquette starts with a greeting, organisation identity, speaker’s name, and an offer of help. Abrupt or vague openings sound unprofessional.
8In a group discussion for Class 11 soft skills practice, the best behaviour is to:
A.Interrupt loudly whenever anyone speaks
B.Stay silent the entire time so nobody judges you
C.Contribute politely, build on others’ points, and give others turns
D.Attack a classmate’s character instead of the idea
Explanation: Effective GD speech is polite, collaborative, and turn-taking. Hostility, total silence, or constant interruption harms discussion quality.
9Which type of listening fits taking notes in a career-guidance lecture?
A.Appreciative listening only for music enjoyment
B.Comprehensive (informative) listening to understand and retain content
C.Empathic listening focused only on a friend’s feelings
D.Critical listening used only to reject every idea at once
Explanation: Comprehensive/informative listening aims to understand and remember factual content—ideal for lectures. Other types serve enjoyment, emotional support, or argument evaluation.
10A speaker says ‘I’m fine’ while frowning and avoiding eye contact. This mismatch is mainly:
A.Incongruence between words and non-verbal cues
B.Perfect verbal–non-verbal congruence
C.Proof that only words matter
D.Evidence that tone never carries meaning
Explanation: When words and body language conflict, receivers often trust non-verbal cues; the mismatch is incongruence. Congruence would align words and signals.

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