IGNOU CTE-102 Assignment 2026-27
The Structure of English
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 06 Nov 2026, 04:25 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-102 assignment front page →| Course code | CTE-102 |
|---|---|
| Course title | The Structure of English |
| Programme | Certificate Programme in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE) (Revised)CTE |
| 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-102 assignment
The CTE-102 assignment covers English grammar, phonetics, morphology and text analysis. Topics include predicates, Standard Indian English, morphemes, approaches to language study, word formation, plurals, prepositions, articles and types of questions.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Tasks include short notes, phonetic transcription, grammar exercises and explanatory discussions. The official listing gives the assignment a weightage of 30%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4X5=20 | Write four short notes covering predicates, Standard Indian English, free and bound morphemes, and top-down text analysis. |
| Q2 (a) | 10 | Provide phonetic transcriptions for any five words from the given list. |
| Q2 (b) | 10 | Explain how inflectional morphology differs from derivational morphology. |
| Q3 (a) | 10 | Explain the grammar-based approach to studying language and discuss its limitations. |
| Q3 (b) | 5 | Supply the plural forms of five given nouns. |
| Q3 (c) | 5 | Choose appropriate prepositions to complete five sentences. |
| Q4 (a) | 5 | Identify the component parts of any five compound words from the supplied list. |
| Q4 (b) | 5 | Complete four sentences using suitable articles. |
| Q4 (c) | 10 | Explain different question types and illustrate them with examples. |
| Q5 (a) | 10 | Give a detailed account of the different types of questions. |
| Q5 (b) | 10 | Explain derivational and inflectional affixes, comparing their similarities and differences. |
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; each carries equal marks.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting, keeping it neat and easy to read.
- Base your responses on the course units and your understanding of teaching and learning rather than copying passages from the material.
- Organise answers logically and use simple, correct English.
- For essay-style responses, introduce your interpretation and approach, then conclude by summarising your views.
- Submit the assignment to your Study Centre before the applicable deadline; submission is required to appear 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). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the CTE-102 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for CTE-102?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
How many questions must I answer?
All five questions are compulsory and carry 20 marks each. Some individual tasks allow a choice, such as transcribing any five listed words.
What are the CTE-102 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. Dates can differ by session.
Does the CTE-102 assignment need to be handwritten?
Yes. The booklet requires students to write in their own handwriting, submit at the Study Centre, retain a copy and obtain a submission receipt.
Is assignment submission compulsory before the examination?
Yes. The booklet states that timely assignment submission is a condition for appearing in the term-end examination.
Other IGNOU CTE assignments
- CTE-01: The Language Learner
- CTE-02: The Structure of English
- CTE-03: Teaching Strategies
- CTE-04: Teaching English – Elementary School
- CTE-05: Teaching English – Secondary School
- CTE-101: The Language and the Learner
- 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.