SPM Tamil format (2)

Paper 2
Time: 2 1/4 hrs
Paper 2 consists of objective and subjective questions.
Each correct answer is 2 marks except for question 16 which is 4 marks.

Section A : Comprehension (Karutthunerthel)
Total Marks : 34
Questions : 1-16

1. Questions 1-10 are based on charts, articles, newspaper cuttings, jokes, comic strip, poems, notice, etc. and tests the students' comprehension of the matter.

2. Questions 11-15 are to be answered based on an essay.

3. Question 16 tests the students' ability to interpret a poem.

Section B : Comprehension (Karutthunerthel) and Grammar (Ilakkanam)
Total Marks : 26
Questions : 17-29

1. Q17-23 are based on a short story which tests both comprehension and grammar.

2. Q24-29 tests grammar that is studied in the Ilakkana Ilakkiya Vilakkavurei handout which encompasses the syllabus from Form 1-5.

Section C : Proverbs (Seyyul) and metaphores (Mozhiani)
Total Marks : 20
Questions : 30-39

1. All questions are tested from the Illakiyam part of the earlier mentioned handout.
This includes: Thirukkural, seyyul, ineimozhi, marabhuthodar, uvameithodar, iratteikilevi, pazhemozhi

Section D : Summary Writing (Thogutthel)
Total Marks : 20
Question : 40

1. A passage is given and the question requires the student to look for specific points and adding their own opinions. The requirements are clearly stated in the instructions.

2. The breakdown of marks is as follows:

Introduction (Munnurei)- 2 marks
-must state the requirement of the question and an additional point on what is written in the passage.
-Eg : The question may ask to write about the causes of air pollution. If the passage also talks about the effects, then this must be stated as well.

Points (Karuthukkel) -16 marks
-must be separated by 2 paragraphs
-the 1st must only be about what is in the passage (therinilei karutthukkel)
-using the earlier example,this would mean the causes of air pollution
-the 2nd must be your own opinions (putheinilei karuthukkel)
-the question may require the student to write steps to minimise pollution. these points will not be in the passage and if for some reason there are, the student cannot use those points.
-all in, there should be 8 points. students are encouraged to write more within the allocated number of words

Conclusion (Mudivurei) -2 marks
-write within a sentence
-2 points will be observed: the main message and the consequences
Eg: P1-should not contribute to air pollution
P2-it will lead to many health problems