IGNOU CTE-02 Assignment 2026-27
The Structure of English
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 06 Nov 2026, 04:24 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 19 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the CTE-02 assignment front page →| Course code | CTE-02 |
|---|---|
| Course title | The Structure of English |
| Programme | Certificate Programme in the Teaching of English as a Second LanguageCTE |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 19 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the CTE-02 assignment
The CTE-02 assignment covers English language structure and its teaching context. Topics include information organisation, word formation, connected writing, language varieties, English in Indian classrooms, reading strategies, pronunciation and grammar.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 100 marks in total. Question 1 offers a choice of two short-note topics. The remaining questions combine discussion, examples and practical language exercises covering verb forms, phonetic transcription, suffixes, negative questions, stress, error correction and relative pronouns.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10+10=20 | Write short notes on any two topics concerning familiar and new information, word affixes, connections within texts, or socially influenced language varieties. |
| Q2 | 10+10=20 | Discuss how social and cultural factors influence English use and examine the place of Indian English in teaching and learning in India. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain how skimming and scanning support reading comprehension, using two or three examples. |
| Q4 (a) | 5 | Choose five irregular verbs and provide all three forms of each. |
| Q4 (b) | 5 | Represent the pronunciation of five supplied words using phonetic symbols. |
| Q4 (c) | 5 | Form a new word from each of five given words by adding a suffix. |
| Q4 (d) | 5 | Convert five supplied items into negative questions. |
| Q5 (a) | 5+5=10 | Count the syllables and indicate the main stress in five supplied words. |
| Q5 (b) | 5 | Check five sentences for errors and correct them where necessary. |
| Q5 (c) | 5 | Complete five sentences by choosing between the relative pronouns who and which. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt all five questions, choosing any two short-note topics in Question 1.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting, keeping it neat and legible.
- Base answers on your understanding of the course units and teaching-learning situations rather than copying passages from the material.
- Plan your points and arrange them logically before writing.
- Use simple, correct English; give essay-style answers an introduction explaining your approach and a conclusion summarising your views.
- Submit the assignment on time at your Study Centre, as submission is required before appearing in the term-end examination.
- Keep a copy of your assignment and obtain a receipt from the Study Centre when submitting it.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam)
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the CTE-02 assignment cover?
The official listing identifies the sessions as July 2026 and January 2027. The assignment itself is labelled 2026-2027.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for CTE-02?
The assignment carries 100 marks. Its weightage is 30%, according to the official listing.
Do I need to answer every question in the CTE-02 assignment?
Yes. All five questions are compulsory, but Question 1 requires short notes on only two of its four topics.
What are the CTE-02 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam.
Must the CTE-02 assignment be handwritten, and where should I submit it?
The booklet requires answers in your own handwriting and submission at your Study Centre. Keep a copy and collect a submission receipt.
Can I appear in the term-end examination without submitting the assignment?
No. The booklet states that timely assignment submission is a requirement for appearing in the examination.
Other IGNOU CTE assignments
- CTE-01: The Language Learner
- CTE-03: Teaching Strategies
- CTE-04: Teaching English – Elementary School
- CTE-05: Teaching English – Secondary School
- CTE-101: The Language and the Learner
- CTE-102: The Structure of English
- CTE-103: Teaching Strategies
- CTE-104: Teaching English: Elementary School
- CTE-105: Teaching English: Secondary School
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.