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GOVT. MODEL QUESTION PAPER

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. Nicola was glaring at his young brother in vexation.
a) approval b) appreciation c) annoyance d) admiration
2. Suffering seems so cruelly prevalent in the world today.
a) common b) scarce c) abundant d) meagre
3. Seeing your ear pulled up by his insolence of office, feel
that your liberty has been outraged.
a) calmness b) rudeness c) closeness d) attraction
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words form
the options given.
4. Let me state unequivocally that Tamil is one of the
greatest classical literatures and traditions of the world.
(Deleted portion)
a) ambiguously b) clearly
c) unmistakebly d) undoubtedly
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5. China tea has virtues, which are not be despised.

a) hated b) loath c) averted d) liked
6. One night, we came upon them in the windy and deserted
square.
a) inhabited b) unoccupied c) crowded d) shrouded
7. Choose the correct compound word for the combination
“clear out”.
a) Adjective + Verb b) Gerund + Verb
c) Noun + Noun d) Noun + Verb
8. Choose the correct expansion of ‘GDP’.
a) Gross Domestic Product
b) Gross Domestic Purchase
c) Great Demand for Purchase
d) Great Domestic Purchase
9. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
English is the liugua Francea of many countries.
a) Mother language b) Foreign language
c) Unknown language d) Common language
10. Choose the right combination for the blended word
“diplonomics”.
a) diplo + economics b) diplomacy + economy
c) diplo + economy d) diplomacy + economics
11. Choose the clipped word for “pianoforte”.
a) fort b) pite c) piano d) piaforte
12. ‘Study of codes’ is called ................
a) Cynology b) Cryptology c) Criminology d) cytology
13. Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word
“argue”.
a) contra b) counter c) bi d) pre
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14. Fill in the blanks with a suitable relative pronoun.

He ______ hesitates is lost.
a) whose b) whom c) who d) that
15. Fill in the blanks with a suitable preposition.
Here is the watch that you asked ______.
a) of b) from c) for d) at
16. Choose the correct question tag for the following
statement.
Let’s go to the beach ______?
a) don’t we b) do we
c) shall we d) didn’t we
17. Choose the suitable meaning of the idiom found in the
following sentence.
When asked to reconsider his decision, he put his foot down.
a) accepted b) refused
c) felt happy d) grew angry
18. Substitute the underlined word with the appropriate
polite alternative.
She is a fat woman.
a) bulky b) obese
c) full - figured d) heavy weight
19. Choose the correct sentence pattern for the following
sentence.
The headmaster sent the latecomer out.
a) SVCA b) SVOA c) SVOC d) SVIODO
20. Fill in the blank with a suitable phrasal verb.
Prajeeth is ________ a placement in Australia.
a) longing on b) longing to
c) longing for d) longing of
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PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. “Our gates are strong, our walls were thick.

So smooth and high, no man could win”
a) How safe was the castle?
b) What was the firm belief of the solider?

22. A creeper climbs, in whose embrace bound

No other tree could live”.
a) Which tree is referred to in the above lines?
b) How does the tree survive the tight hold of the creeper?

23. Then the whining school boy, with his sachel

And shinning morning face, creeping like snail unwillingly to
school”.
a) Which stage of life is being referred to here by the poet?
b) What are the characteristics of this stage?

24. ........for my purpose holds.

To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars, until I die.
a) What was Ulysses’ purpose in life?
b) How long would his venture last?

25. ‘Let him have lazy days seeking his deeper motives
Let him seek deep for where he is born natural”
a) Why does the son need lazy days?
b) What is the figure of speech used here?

26. “A film the mother eagle’s eye

When her bruised eaglet breathes”
a) Who is compared to the mother eagle in the above lines?
b) What are the alliterated words?
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Section - 2
Answer the three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Report the following dialogue.
Customer : Do you have a thesaurus?
Shop owner : Yes. We have. Which publication do you want?
28. I was ill. I did not attend the exam.
(combine using ‘if’)
29. Rewrite the sentence making an inversion in the
conditional clause.
If I had a car, I would drop you.
30. I watched a fantastic movie.
(change the following into a complex sentence).

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. “They seemed no threat to us at all”.
32. “Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel, seeking the
bubble reputation”
33. I’m Killed, sire! “And his chief beside
Smiling, the boy fell dead.

Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. What were the various jobs undertaken by Nicola and Jacopo?
35. How did the hospitalization of Dr. Barnad and his wife affect
their routine?
36. Define liberty as perceived by A.G. Gardiner.
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Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Study the pie chart given and answer the questions that follow.

Volley
Cricket ball
55% 15%

Hockey Tennis
15% 8%
Lawn
Tennis
7%

a) Which is the most favourite game of the students?

b) Name of game preferred by the least number of students.
c) Which two games have equal number of students?
38. Write a dialogue of minimum 3 exchanges between a student
and a cultural secretary.
39. Describe the process of preparing onion raita.
40. Complete the proverbs using the word given below.
a) Brevity is the ________ of wit. (base, soul, root)
b) ________ alone triumphs. (truth, god, love)
c) A man is known by the ________ he keeps.
(company, neighbor, relatives)

PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. Justify the title of the story “Two gentlemen of Verona”.
(or)
How does George L. Hart justify the statement that Tamil is a
classical language? (Deleted portion)
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42. Describe the various stages of a man’s life picturised in the poem
“All the World’s a Stage”.
(or)
The young soldier matched his emperor in courage and
patriotism. Elucidate your answer.
43. Write the paragraph in about 150 words by developing
the following hints.
Ivan Dimitrich Aksionov – merchant in Vladimir – prone to
drinking – goes to fair on business – meets another merchant –
retire separately – stopped by the police – Charged of murder and
robbery – sentenced and sent to Siberia – 26 years in jail – new
prisoner Maker Semyonich – admits his crime – Aksionov dies.
(or)
Group of school children – planet Venus raining for seven years
– predicted sun – for two hours – children in activity – Margot
thin girl – not mingling – children locked her in a closet – sun
appeared – children played – rain clouds appeared – unlocked
the closet – Margot came out – power of sun.
44. Write a summary (or) make notes of the following
passage.
The aim of education is to enable the human personality to
grow to its full stature. We have a body, a mind and a spirit.
Accordingly, education aims at our physical, intellectual, spiritual
and moral development.
Games are a means of keeping the body healthy and fit. Physical
and freedom from all kinds of aliments are the desire and
ambition of every human being. Indeed, good health is the first
condition of happiness In life. Those who play games generally
maintain good health. Games are an excellent means of bodily
exercise. Whether it is sophisticated games like hockey, football
and tennis or simple games like kabaddi, they provide the much
needed exercise to the body and thus keep the body healthy
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and strong. Players always have a better appetite and a better

digestion than those who play no games or do exercise. Games
not only make the body healthy and strong, but also make it
muscular.
45. You have got job offer for the post of clerk at Cheyyar
Constructions Pvt Ltd, Mount Road, Chennai -2, but cannot join
on time due to some urgent work at home. Write a letter to the
HR (Human Resource Manager) of that company, and in your
letter.
Say why you are writing.
Explain your situation.
What you want to request from Manager (Write XXX for your
name and YYY for your address).
(or)
Write a paragraph of 150 words on “Newspaper Reading”.
46. Spot the errors and rewrite the sentences correctly
a) He gave a lot of advices.
b) I have finished my meals.
c) They discussed about politics.
d) Though he is ill, but he attends the class.
e) If they had contacted me, I would help them.
(or)
Fill in the blanks correctly.
a) I can’t _________ the heat, if I go on _________ foot.
(bare, bear)
b) _________ you excuse me for a moment?
(use a modal verb)
c) You _________ not lose any more weight. You are already
slim. (use a semi modal verb)
d) My brother _________ (buy) a bike recently.
(use a proper tense)
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47. Identify each of the following sentence with the fields

given below:
a) India, U.K. Oncologists collaborate.
b) Ganesha idols immersed.
c) Kejriwal wins the confidence vote.
d) Sunflower oil cuts down cholesterol.
e) Green tea plantation in Ooty.
[Health, Medicine, Agriculture, Religion, Politics]
(or)
Read the following passage and answer the questions in
your own words.
Kabbadi is a contact team sport that originated in
Tamil Nadu. It is the national sport of Bangladesh. Kabbadi is
played between two teams of seven players, and the objective
of the game is for a single player on offence referred to us as
a ‘raider’ to run in to the opposing team half of a court, tag
out as many of their defenders as possible, and return to their
own half of the court-all without being tackled by the defenders.
Points are scored for each player tagged or tackled, but can
be revived for each point scored by their team from a tag or
tackle. The raider should hold his breath and utter the words like
“kabbadi, kabbadi” “hututu hututu, chadu kudu”, etc,. while the
opponents try to catch him. If he stops uttering those words, he
is considered out.
a) Kabbadi is a national sport of ________.
b) Kabbadi is played between two teams of ________ players.
c) How does a raider score points for this team?
d) When does a raider concede point to the opponent team?
e) Can a player be revived when he/she is out of the game?
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Key Answers
GOVT. MODEL QUESTION PAPER
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. d 6. a 7. d 8. a
9. d 10. d 11. c 12. b 13. b 14. c 15. c 16. c
17. b 18. c 19. b 20. c
27. Customer asked the shop owner if he had a thesaurus. The Shop
owner said that he had and asked him which publication he
wanted.
28. If I had not been ill, I would have attended the exam.
29. Had I a car, I would drop you.
30. I watched a movie which was fantastic.
37. a) Cricket b) Lawn tennis c) Hockey and Volley ball
40. a) soul b) truth c) company
46. a) He gave a lot of advice.
b) I have finished my meal.
c) They discussed politics.
d) Though he is ill, he attends the class. (or)
He is ill but he attends the class.
e) If they had contacted me, I would have helped them. (or)
a) bear, bare c) need
b) could/will d) has bought
47. a) Medicine b) Religion c) Politics d) Health e) Agriculture (or)
a) Kabbadi is a national sport of Bangladesh.
b) Kabbadi is played between two teams of seven players.
c) Points are scored for each player tagged or tackled, but can
be revived for each point scored by their team from a tag or
tackle.
d) When a raider return to their own half of the court he concedes
point to the opposite team.
e) Yes.

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 1

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. A girl was listening to their chatter.
(a) callous (b) meaningless sounds
(c) meaningful sounds (d) noisy sounds
2. Be quite sure of wringing out of one’s ration the twenty
good, strong cups of tea.
(a) squeezing out (b) making out
(c) culling out (d) breathing out
3. There is also the mysterious social etiquette surrounding
the teapot.
(a) rudeness (b) acceptable behavior
(c) misbehavior (d) improper manners
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. Their devotion had touched me deeply.
(a) dedication (b) loyalty
(c) love (d) disloyalty
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5. Nicola’s smile was steady and engaging.

(a) charming (b) alluring
(c) unappealing (d) attracting
6. If the tea is not loose in the pot, it never infuses properly.
(a) drains (b) wets
(c) permeates (d) imbibes
7. Choose the clipped form of “trombone”.
(a) trom (b) bone
(c) trombo (d) tomb
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “tautology”.
(a) useless solution (b) fruitful solution
(c) useless repetition (d) useless article
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom.
I will do the math before contesting the election.
(a) think carefully (b) spend money
(c) calculate cunningly (d) talk wisely
10. Choose the correct collocation.
I hope to ............... my own business one day.
(a) do (b) have (c) make (d) take
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a
compound word with “alignment”.
(a) Plaza (b) late (c) proof (d) wheel
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root
word “deterred”.
(a) in (b) re (c) un (d) de
13. Choose the expanded form of “ODS”.
(a) Ozone Defective Systems
(b) Ozone Defective Substances
(c) Ozone Deleting Systems
(d) Ozone Depleting Substances
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14. Choose the tetra syllabic word.

(a) grandmother (b) tourist
(c) photographer (d) lessen
15. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root
word - remark.
(a) __ment (b) __able (c) __al (d) __ic
16. Replace the underlined word choosing the most
appropriate phrasal verb.
The two teams met at the stadium to resolve their difference of
opinions.
(a) iron on (b) iron out (c) iron in (d) take in
17. Replace the underlined word with an appropriate
euphemism/polite alternatives:
Some of the youth are still unemployed.
(a) under jobs (b) between jobs
(c) with jobs (d) without jobs
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate phrase.
…………….., discipline is learnt only in school.
(a) in my opinion (b) with my opinion
(c) of my opinion (d) about my opinion
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
Nandini is smart, __________?
(a) isn’t she (b) will she (c) won’t she (d) wasn’t she
20. Complete the following sentence choosing the most
appropriate marginal modal verb.
Life ............. be more interesting when I was a child.
(a) dare to (b) used to
(c) need to (d) ought to
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PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. There was a little private gate

A little wicked wicket gate
(a) What is the poetic device used in the second line?
(b) Where was the private gate?

22. And the enemy half a mile away

They seemed no threat to us all
(a) Were the soldiers scared of the enemy?
(b) How far were the enemies away from the castle?

23. With our arms and provender, load on load our towering
battlements, tier on tier.
(a) What does the poet mean by ‘tier’?
(b) What were there with them?

24. Like a huge python, winding round and round

The rugged trunk, indented deep with scars
(a) What is a python?
(b) What is the figure of speech employed here?

25. ……………………………..and flowers are hung

In crimson clusters all the boughs among,
Whereon all day are gathered bird and bee;
(a) What attracts birds and bees?
(b) What kind of imagery is used in the second line?

26. And oft at nights the garden overflows

With one sweet song that seems to have no close
Sung darkling from our tree, while men repose.
(a) What kind of imagery is used in the first line?
(b) Comment on the poet’s love for detail.
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Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Report the following dialogue.
Raga : Give me permission to study in Germany, Dad.
Father : Can you manage alone there?.
Raga : Yes dad.
28. Rewrite the following sentence in its passive form.
Did you see my modem?
29. Combine the sentences using ‘if’.
The students update their knowledge. They can easily get
through the competitive exams.
30. Combine the following into a complex sentence.
Ramji burnt his midnight oil. Yet he did not clear his civil service
preliminary examination.

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. How this shameful tale can be told?
32. It is the trees lament, an eerie speech
33. They seemed no threat to us all
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. Why did Lugie suggest to the author not to buy fruits from the
two boys?.
35. How were the boys useful to the author?
36. When do we put too much of milk in tea?
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Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Read the table carefully and answer the questions given
below:

DISTANCE (km)
TYPES OF RENT
HOTEL from central bus
ROOM Rs.
stand
Hotel Tamilnadu Single Non A/C 370 3 km
Hotel Cheran Single A/C 560 4 km
Hotel Pothigai Double Non A/C 450 1 km
Hotel Kaveri Double Deluxe 780 5 km
Park A/C
a. Which is the hotel that can cater to all the requirements of
a thrifty tourist?
a) Hotel Pothigai b) Hotel Cheran
c) Hotel Tamilnadu d) Kaveri Park
b. What is the difference in rent between Hotel Tamilnadu
and the Kaveri park?
a) Rs. 420 b) Rs. 460 c) Rs. 410 d) Rs. 380
c. Why is the Kaveri Park hotel so expensive?
a) very near to the bus stand b) spacious rooms
c) double, deluxe A/c d) double, non A/c
38. Extend the conversation with three more exchanges.
Sridhar : Good morning sir, I want my TC.
Prinicipal : Good morning. Give me a letter of application.
39. Expand the following news headlines.
i) World Cup begins on May 30.
ii) Family day celebrated all over the country.
iii) New ministry sworn in tonight.
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40. 
Describe the process of obtaining a Demand Draft from the
bank.

PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. Summarize Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”.
(or)
Justify the title of the story “Two Gentlemen of Verona”.
42. How did the enemy enter the castle?
(or)
Describe the reminiscences of the poetess when she sees the
Casuarina tree.
43. Develop the following hints into a meaningful story.
Aksionov – sentenced – 26 years – crime not committed – wife
doubted – devasted – resigns to himself – turns up to God –
works hard – reads books –earns respect in prison – Makar
– wicked – blame on Aksionov – meets in prison – repents
for mistakes – finally – comes forward to tell the truth – but
Aksionov dies.
(or)
Baldwin – honest – loyal to boss – Gresham arrested – for
fraud in Bank – Baldwin advises – to return money – Gresham
refuses – he offers 100 thousand dollars – to tell three words – I
don’t remember – Baldwin refuses – family members ask him to
accept bribe – Baldwin – refuses – awarded in the end – new
bank job – Gresham confesses his fault
44. Write a summary or make notes of the following passage.
A volcano is a vent in the earth’s crust having funnel shaped
hollow from which eruption or flow of hot materials called lava
takes place. It is caused by magma forcing its way to the earth’s
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surface. Before the flow of lava, rock fragments and ashes are
also thrown out into the air. When the lava ejected by a volcano
is thick it goes on accumulating round the vent and forms a
conical hill. With further accumulations of lava in this way, it
forms a high mountain called a volcanic mountain. The mouth
of the volcano which looks like a bowl is known as a crater.
When a volcano remains inactive for a long period, the rain
water accumulates in the crater, and forms a lake called a crater
lake. Sometimes lava comes out through deep fissures. This
type of lava ejection is called fissure eruption. Some volcanoes
emit lava, ashes, steam, gases etc. frequently. They are called
active volcanoes. The Barren island volcano in the Andaman
islands, Etna in Sicily and Stromboli in the Mediterranean sea
are good examples. There are about 450 active volcanoes in the
world. Volcanoes that have remained inactive for quite a long
period are sleeping or dormant volcanoes. Such volcanoes are
very dangerous because they suddenly rise to activity. Vesuvius
near Naples in Italy is the example of this type of volcano.
45. Read the following advertisement and prepare a resume
considering yourself fulfilling the conditions specified.
WANTED
Young and experienced graduates to work as Sales
Representatives for the various branches of our pharmaceutical
company.
Apply to:
The General Manager, Sathya Pharmaceuticals, Chennai - 2.
(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘Environmental Pollution’ or ‘An exciting
experience in your life’.
46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and
correct them.
(a) Your counsel will benefit to me.
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(b) Raju met in an accident.

(c) Despite being old and he is active.
(d) Abi is inferior than Raga in games.
(e) Ram is one of the best student present.
(or)
ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
(a) The smuggler led a _______ life in the _______ forest.
(luxuriant / luxurious)
(b) You _______ come in your uniform. (modal verb)
(c) 
One never _______ (know) what the future will bring.
(suitable form of verb)
(d) I reached on time _______ missed my train.
(use the correct link word)
47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field
in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) The monitor displays the menu.
(b) The hybrid variety of paddy was a failure.
(c) There is no drop-out in schools now.
(d) 
Every physician understands that a negative report
contributes to diagnosis.
(e) Two women ministers were appointed in the first cabinet
after independence.
[Politics, Medicine, Agriculture, Education, Computer]
(or)
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
Pollution is an undesirable change in physical, chemical
and biological characteristics of our land, air and water caused
by excessive accumulation of pollutants. The pollutants like
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carbon -di-oxide, sulphur-di-oxide and nitrogen oxide cause air

pollution. The gas sulphur-di-oxide produces acid rain. Due to
acid rain buildings and plant materials are damaged. The increase
of these causes global warming also. The average increase in
the temperature of atmosphere is called global warming. This is
otherwise known as green house effect. This leads to the rise of
sea level due to the melting of glaciers. The expansion of water
will engulf many parts of this country. July 1998 was the hottest
month world over.
Questions:
(a) What is pollution?
(b) Name a few pollutants.
(c) What is global warming?
(d) What is the significance of July 1998?
(e) The melting of glaciers makes the sea level _______.

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Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 1

1. b 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. c 6. a 7. a 8. c
9. a 10. a 11. d 12. c 13. d 14. c 15. b 16. b
17. d 18. a 19. a 20. b
27. Raga asked her father to give her permission to study in Germany.
Her father asked her if she could manage alone there. Raga said
that she could.
28. Was my modem seen by you?
29. If the students update their knowledge, they can easily get
through the competitive exams.
30. Though Ramji burnt his midnight oil he did not clear his civil
service preliminary examinations.
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37. a) Kaveri Park

b) Rs. 410
c) double, deluxe A/c

46. i) a) Your counsel will benefit me.

b) Raju met with an accident.
c) Despite being old, he is active.
d) Abi is inferior to Raga in games.
e) Ram is one of the best students present.
(OR)
ii) a) luxurious, luxuriant
b) ought to
c) knows
d) but

47. a) Computer
b) Agriculture
c) Education
d) Medicine
e) Politics
(OR)
a) Pollution is an undesirable change in physical, chemical and
biological characteristics of our land, air and water caused by
excessive accumulation of pollutants.
b) Carbon-di-oxide, sulphur-di-oxide and nitrogen oxide are a
few pollutants.
c) The average increase in the temperature of increase is called
global warming.
d) July 1988 was the hottest month of the year.
e) rise

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 2

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. Nicola was glaring at his brother in vexation.
(a) willingness (b) annoyance
(c) pleasing (d) happiness
2. These are not the only controversial points to arise in
connection with tea drinking.
(a) walked quickly (b) walked fast
(c) walked carefully (d) walked carelessly
3. Scrambling on the rocks and cutting hand holds on the
snow.
(a) retreating (b) climbing fast
(c) stopping (d) starting
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. For a few moments I lay regaining my breath.
(a) achieving (b) reaching
(c) losing (d) attaining
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5. Suffering ennobles you, makes you a better person .

(a) honours (b) humiliating
(c) exalted (d) dignifying
6. One does not feel wiser, braver or more optimistic.
(a) cheerful (b) pessimistic
(c) realistic (d) opportunistic
7. Choose the correct expansion of the acronym of “LAN”.
(a) Local Area Network (b) Locality Area Network
(c) Local Area Net (d) Local Area Networking
8. Choose the correct combination for the compound word
“birth place”.
(a) Noun+ Verb (b) Noun + Adjective
(c) Noun + Noun (d) Noun + Adverb
9. Choose the correct combination for the blended word
“Pixel”.
(a) picture + element (b) picture + electricity
(c) picture + electronics (d) pix + element
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
Rangarajan alias Sujatha has written thrilling novels.
(a) also known as (b) differently known as
(c) secretly called (d) signed as
11. Choose the right definition for the given term ‘theophobia’.
(a) Fear of food (b) Fear of dreams
(c) Fear of God (d) Fear of home
12. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom found in the
following sentence.
The leader’s death came like a bolt from the blue.
(a) unexpected event (b) expected happening
(c) sudden happening (d) serious accident
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13. Replace the underlined phrasal verb into a single word.

You must go by the rules of the institution.
(a) follow (b) avoid (c) check (d) watch
14. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root
word - practice.
(a) mal___ (b) pre___ (c) dis___ (d) tri___
15. Identify the sentence pattern of the following.
We call Gandhiji Mahatma.
(a) SVIODO (b) SVOC
(c) SVOA (d) SVCA
16. Fill in the blank choosing the correct preposition.
He ran _______ the street.
(a) in (b) at
(c) into (d) to
17. Choose the clipped form of the word internet.
(a) intern (b) net
(c) network (d) tern
18. Replace the underlined word with a euphemistic
expression.
My mother is a housewife.
(a) homekeeper (b) housekeeper
(c) homemaker (d) housemaker
19. Choose the correct meaning of the cliche ‘Kith and Kin’.
(a) kitbag (b) bat and ball
(c) friends and relatives (d) ladies and gentlemen
20. Fill in with a relative pronoun.
Kumar _______ father is an engineer, constructed this building.
(a) who (b) whose
(c) which (d) whom
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PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. For what, we thought, had we to fear

With our arms and provender, load on load
(a) Why were the soldiers confident that they were safe?
(b) Pick out the alliterated words.

22. Unknown, yet well known to the eye of faith

Ah, I have heard that wail far, far away
In distant lands, by many a sheltered bay
(a) What does the ‘wail’ denote?
(b) What is the poetic device employed here?

23. All the world’s a stage

And all the men and women merely players
(a) What is the world compared to?
(b) Which figure of speech has been used in the second line?

24. Like a huge python, winding round and round

The rugged trunk, indented deep with scars
(a) What is a python?
(b) What is the figure of speech employed here?

25. Thro’ scudding drifts the rainy Hyades Vext the dim sea: I am
become a name
(a) What is meant by Hyades?
(b) Identify the figure of speech employed here.

26. You’re wounded! ‘Nay’, his soldier’s pride

Touched to the quick he said:
(a) Why did the boy contradict Napoleon’s words?
(b) Why was his pride touched?
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Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Rewrite in other form of speech:
The Headmaster said, “ Switch off the lights before leaving the
room”.

28. The sun was bright. The pictures came out well.
(Combine using if)
29. Rewrite the sentence making an inversion in the
conditional clause.
If I were you, I would not behave like this.
30. Venkat shared his lunch with the boy. He had only one sandwich.
(Form a complex sentence using ‘though’)

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield
32. They have their exits and their entrances
33. Our only enemy was gold
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. Why does the author advise removing cream from the milk?.
35. What was the profound lesson that Dr. Barnard learnt from the
boys?
36. How did the mountaineers belay?
XII English  IDEAL  27

Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Study the pie diagram and answer the questions given
below:
Navin’s personal expenses Monthly Income – Rs. 8,000

Outings
Boarding & Rs. 2,400
Lodging
Rs. 3,200 Sports
Rs. 400
Tele
nt pho
me Rs. ne
r t ain 0 200
te 0
En Rs. 6 Books
Rs. 1,200

a. What percentage of Naveen’s income is spent on boarding

and lodging?
a) 65% b) 40% c) 20% d) 30%
b. What is his cheapest hobby?
a) entertainment b) travelling
c) sports d) reading
c. His boarding and lodging expenses are Rs.3200. What does
it mean?
a) He eats too much b) Rent and food cost high
c) He needs comforts d) He doesn’t have a home
38. Write a dialogue between a mother and her daughter discussing
the daughter’s first day in her new school. (Minimum of three
exchanges)
39. Describe the process of binding a book.
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40. Complete the proverbs using the words given below.

(a) _________ makes waste. (Haste, Gain, Knowledge)
(b) _________ is power. (Gain, Haste, Knowledge)
(c) No pain, no _________. (gain, haste, knowledge)

PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. Summarise Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”.
(or)
How did Hillary and Tenzing prepare themselves before they set
off the summits.
42. How did the enemy enter the castle?
(or)
Describe the various stages of man’s life.
43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the
following hints:
Pi – from Pudhucherry – stranded in life boat – left with a
leopard – hyena – very thirsty – look for water – close to tiger
- overpowers – finds water cans – comes to life after drinking
water – elixir of life – learnt – tiger who scared him brought
peace – wholeness – after 227 days – Pi reunites with family.
(or)
Baldwin – honest – loyal to boss – Gresham arrested – for
fraud in Bank – Baldwin advises – to return money – Gresham
refuses – he offers 100 thousand dollars – to tell three words – I
don’t remember – Baldwin refuses – family members ask him to
accept bribe – Baldwin – refuses – awarded in the end – new
bank job – Gresham confesses his fault
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44. Write a summary or make notes of the following passage.

The Cacti, a native in American deserts, adapts to the
dry surroundings by having unique body structures. The plant
has swollen stems to help store water that carries it through
months. By having sharp pines instead of leaves, water loss
through respiration is minimized. Besides, these pointed pines
also help the plant ward off grazing animals, thus enhancing its
survival period.
Besides plants, there are also animals with distinct
surviving tactics in deserts too. For instance, Skinks ( desert
lizards ) metabolize stored fats in their bulbous tails, producing
water to supplement their needs, just like what camels do with
the stored food in their humps during long journeys through
deserts. Antelopes like the addax, have very low water needs and
hence are able to tolerate the conditions in deserts, extracting
moisture from the food they eat.
Finally, there are the sand grouses ( desert birds ) which
do not have special features to overcome the drought-like nature
in deserts. Hence, to survive in these hot, dry deserts, they need
to spend a large part of their time flying in search of waterholes.
45. Read the following advertisement and prepare a
resume/bio-data/CV considering yourself fulfilling the
conditions specified.
Write XXXX for your name and YYYY for your address]
Situations Vacant
Post Graduate Teacher (English) Specialized in extra –
curricular activities (NSS, NCC, etc), Minimum : 3 Years of
Experience. Salary Negotiable.
Apply to :
Post Box No : 1307, C/o. The Hindu, Chennai - 02.
(or)
Write a paragraph on “A village festival” or “ Punctuality”.
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46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and

correct them :
(a) Neither of the boys are guilty.
(b) Balaji is junior than me.
(c) He is a honourable man.
(d) Slow and steady win the race.
(e) The news are very good.
(or)
ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
(a) 
Vandana’s _________ daughter _________ to the new
situation well. (adopted / adapted)
(b) Daniel ________ play the piano. (Fill in with a modal verb)
(c) He ________ read many books during his school days. (Fill
in with a semi-modal)
(d) _______you have an entry pass, you can get in. (Use a
suitable link word)
47. Identify each of the following sentences with the fields
given below.
(a) Shakespeare’s plays are read by many people.
(b) The yield of wheat has increased.
(c) Fast food is a growing health hazard.
(d) My brother is planning to go to the US.
(e) Dhoni was declared the Man of the Series.
(Sports, Nutrition and Dietetics, Travel, Literature, Agriculture)
(or)
Read the following poem and answer questions that
follow.
Woodman, that tree!
Touch not a single bough
In youth, it sheltered me,
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And I’ll protect it now.

‘T was my forefather’s hand
That placed it near his cot;
There, woodman, let it stand,
Thy axe shall harm it not!
When but an idle boy
I sought its grateful shade;
In all their gushing joy
Here, too, my sisters played.
My mother kissed me here,
My father pressed my hand
Forgive this foolish tear,
But let that oak stand!
My heartstrings round thee cling
Close as thy bark, old friend!
Here shall the wild birds sing,
And still, thy branches bend.
Old tree! The storm still brave!
And woodman leave the spot;
While I have a hand to save,
Thy axe shall harm it not
Questions:
(a) Why does the poet want the woodman to spare the tree?
(b) Who planted the tree?
(c) How will the poet guard the tree?
(d) Where did the poet spend a lot of his time?
(e) What is the meaning of ‘bough’?
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Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 2
1. b 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. b 7. a 8. c
9. a 10. a 11. a 12. a 13. a 14. a 15. b 16. a
17. b 18. c 19. c 20. b
27. The Headmaster advised the students to switch off the lights
before leaving the classroom.
28. If the sun had not been bright, the picture would not have come
out well.
29. Were I you, I would not behave like you.
30. Though Venket had only one sandwich, he shared his lunch with
the boy.
37. a) 40%
b) sports
c) He doesn’t have a home
40. a) Haste
b) knowledge
c) gain
46. i) a) is b) to c) an d) wins e) is (OR)
ii) a) adopted, adapted c) used to
b) can/will d) if
47. a) Literature d) Travel
b) Agriculture e) Sports
c) Nutrition and Dietetics (OR)
a) The poet wants the woodman to spare the tree because he
played under the tree.
b) The poet’s forefathers planted the tree.
c) The poet guards the tree by standing under the tree.
d) The poet spent a lot of his time under the tree.
e) Bushes.

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 3

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. He shrugged his shoulders to convey his disapproval.
(a) bounced (b) released (c) raised (d) let go
2. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised now
a days.
(a) loved (b) liked (c) disposed (d) hated
3. The liberties of everybody must be curtailed.
(a) increased (b) soared (c) reduced (d) improved
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. Nicola answered seriously.
(a) plainly (b) casually (c) honestly (d) usually
5. _________ and with no small peril to herself.
(a) danger (b) risk (c) harmful (d) safety
6. It was pointed out to her that the pavement was the
place for pedestrians.
(a) indicated (b) stated (c) concealed (d) collected
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7. Choose the correct expansion of the acronym of ‘WTC‘.

(a) World Trade Congress (b) World Trade Center
(c) World Training Center (d) World Tourist Center
8. Choose the correct combination for the compound word
“upstream”.
(a) Noun + Verb (b) Noun + Adjective
(c) Noun + Noun (d) Adverb + Noun
9. Choose the correct combination for the blended word
“tastelicious”.
(a) taste + delicious (b) tasty + delicious
(c) tasting + delicious (d) tasteful + delicious
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
He put up a case with malafide intentions.
(a) bad intention (b) real intention
(c) for justice (d) for property
11. Choose the right definition for the given term ‘acrophobia’
(a) Fear of heights (b) Fear of dreams
(c) Fear of God (d) Fear of home
12. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom found in the
following sentence.
The New year is round the corner.
(a) far away (b) over (c) exciting (d) near
13. The car drew up near the gate.
(a) dash (b) stop (c) hit (d) start
14. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root
word - paid.
(a) mal___ (b) dis___ (c) post___ (d) tri___
15. Identify the sentence pattern of the following.
Latha gifted me a jeans.
(a) SVIODO (b) SVOC (c) SVOA (d) SVCA
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16. Fill in the blank choosing the correct preposition.

Prema is known _______ her teaching skills.
(a) in (b) at (c) for (d) to
17. Choose the unclipped form of the word copter.
(a) heliport (b) helicopter
(c) hollowcopter (d) aircopter
18. Replace the underlined word with a euphemistic
expression.
My mother is an old woman.
(a) senior citizen (b) aged man
(c) long aged (d) white haired
19. Add suitable question tag to the following statement.
The new movie is about teachers, ……………?
(a) isn’t it (b) aren’t it (c) don’t it (d) does it
20. Fill in with a relative pronoun.
I consoled the boy _______ watch was stolen.
(a) who (b) whose
(c) which (d) whom
PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. “Our gates were strong, our walls were thick,

So smooth and high, no man could win”.
(a) How safe was the castle?
(b) What was the firm belief of the soldiers?

22. Unknown, yet well known to the eye of faith

Ah, I have heard that wail far, far away
In distant lands, by many a sheltered bay
(a) What does the ‘wail’ denote?
(b) What is the poetic device employed here?
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23. All the world’s a stage

And all the men and women merely players
(a) What is the world compared to?
(b) Which figure of speech has been used in the second line?

24. “The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung
In crimson clusters all the bough among----”!
(a) Who is the giant here?
(b) Why is the scarf colourful?

25. “Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’

Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades
For ever and for ever when I move”.
(a) What is experience compared to?
(b) How do the lines convey that the experience is endless?

26. Tell him solitude is creative if he is strong

And the final decisions are made in silent rooms
(a) Can being in solitude help a strong human being?
(b) Identify the figure of speech in the above line.

Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Report the following dialogue.
Prabu : When did you return from New Delhi?
Sundar : Yesterday.
Prabu : How long did you stay there?
Sundar : Just a week.

28. The food was cheap. It was very tasty.

(Combine using as well as)
29. Rewrite the sentence making an inversion in the
conditional clause.
If I were in your shoes, I would not select it.
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30. Tell me the time.

(Form a complex sentence using ‘if’)

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield
32. They have their exits and their entrances
33. I cannot rest from travel; I will drink
Life to the Lees;
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. Recount the untold sufferings undergone by the siblings after
they were rendered homeless.
35. Why does Dr. Barnard describe the blind boy as a ‘walking
horror’?
36. How did the mountaineers belay?

Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Re-arrange the shuffled words and frame into meaningful
sentences.
a) all over the world / keeps / of our company / travelling /to
attend conferences / the chairperson
b) in Tamilnadu / Krishnawaswami Narayan / born on October
10 / at Chennai / 1906 / was
c) truth and honesty / always / stands for / my father
38. Write an e-mail to a charitable trust requesting for a scholarship.
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39. Describe the process of staging a drama.

40. Complete the proverbs using the words given below.
a) One _________ does not make a summer. (swallow, crow,
parrot)
b) Distance lends _________. (beatuy, enchantment,
happiness)
c) _________ water runs deep. (cool, still, cold)
PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. Summarise Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”.
(or)
What do you infer from Gardiner’s essay “On the Rule of the
Road”?
42. What is Ulysses’ clarion call to his sailors? How does he inspire
them?
(or)
Describe the various stages of man’s life.
43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the
following hints.
Ausable – spy – never looked like – fat – sloppy – Fowler – writer
– enter room – Max – gun trotting – documents – Fowler thrilled
– Ausable spins story – about balcony – Max believes there is
balcony – knock on door – Ausable says – it is police – Max
panicked – jumped out – dies – presence of mind.
(or)
Lord Weston – judge – coward – finds paper – Remember Caesar
– thinks – a threat to his life – steps to save – close doors –
drenches a parcel – thinking it a bomb – his wife ridicules – hear
a knock at the door – it was gardener Caesar – paper written by
Weston – to remind – Humorous end.
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44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage

The use of tobacco can also seriously impair the user’s
health. It can lead to cancer, heart attack, strokes and chronic
lung disease. Babies born to mothers who smoke are often
smaller and less healthy than babies born to mothers who do not
smoke. Bronchitis and pneumonia are serious illnesses common
in babies born to parents who smoke, but less common in babies
born to parents who do not smoke. Babies whose parents smoke
also have a greater risk of suffering from chronic lung disease
after they become adults. We know that alcoholic beverages
actually poison the body. Drinking alcohol causes changes in
mood and results in lack of judgment and restraint, slurred
speech, staggering and clumsiness. Larger amount of alcohol
can produce drowsiness, stupor and even death. People who
become addicted to alcoholic beverages are called alcoholics.
They drink so much of alcohol that it damages their health
completely. They suffer from diseases such as cancer and ulcer
more frequently than people who do not use alcohol
45. Read the following advertisement and prepare a
resume/bio-data/CV considering yourself fulfilling the
conditions specified:

WANTED
Wanted enterprising young men for the post of Salesmen for
our new branch, dealing in textiles.
Minimum qualification required: A degree from any of the
recognised universities with at least 2 years experience in the
field.
Apply with your curriculum vitae to:
RS. PVT. LTD., No. 10, Greams Road, Chennai - 600 006.

(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘Advantages and disadvantages of
Television (or) ‘Your School Sports Day’.
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46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and

correct them.
(a) I walked fast and I missed the bus
(b) He told to me a story.
(c) I have been living in this house since five years.
(d) The deer runs fastly.
(e) Kumar have to improve his English.
(or)
ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
(a) The birds _________ to God for their daily _________.
(prey / pray)
(b) All citizens _________ obey the rules of the land. (Use a
Semi modal verb)
(c) I _________ (call) on you, had I known of your illness.
(suitable form of verb)
(d) I have bought a new pen. (In this sentence, ‘have’ is a
_________ verb) Fill in the blank suitably.
47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field
in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) She applied for visa to go to America.
(b) He is an expert in using pedagogical methods.
(c) The yield of cash crop is increasing due to rain.
(d) Primary market is concerned with issue of new shares.
(e) Manual data processing involves use of papers at each stage.
[Education, Agriculture, Travel, Computer, Commerce]
(or)
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
The Vatican is the world’s smallest country which
became independent in 1929. It occupies 109 acres in the Italian
XII English  IDEAL  41

capital Rome. It has been the spiritual and administrative centre

of the Roman Catholic Church. At the heart of the Vatican is St.
Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest Christian Church. Inside the
Vatican palace are the living quarters of the Pope and the offices
where the officials work. The palace includes chapels, a library
and museums, Vatican city state has its own small ‘army’ of
soldiers called the Swiss Guard, who maintain order and protect
the Pope. About 1000 people live here. All the people here are
Christians and they speak Italian.
Questions:
(a) What is the speciality of the Vatican?
(b) Describe the location of the Vatican city.
(c) What is St Peter’s Basilica? Where is it?
(d) What can one see in the palace?
(e) What language do the people of Vatican speak?
******
Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 3
1. c 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. d 6. c 7. b 8. d
9. d 10. a 11. a 12. d 13. b 14. b 15. a 16. c
17. b 18. a 19. a 20. b

27. Prabhu asked Sundar when he had returned from New Delhi.
Sundar said that he had returned the previous day. Prabhu asked
him how long he had stayed there. Sundar said that he had stayed
there just a week.
28. The food was cheap as well as tasty.
29. Were I in your shoes, I would not select it.
30. Tell me what is the time.
37. a) The chairperson of our company keeps travelling all over the
world to attend conferences.
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b) Krishnawaswami Narayan was born on october 10 at chennai

1906 in Tamilnadu.
c) My father always stands for truth and honesty.
40. a) swallow
b) enchantment
c) still
46. i) a) I walked fast but I missed the bus.
b) He told me a story.
c) I have been living in this house for five years.
d) The dear runs fastly.
e) Kumar has to improve his English.
(or)
ii) a) pray, prey
b) ought to
c) would have called
d) Auxiliary verb
47. a) Travel
b) Education
c) Agriculture
d) Commerce
e) Computer
(or)
a) Vatican is the world’s smallest country.
b) Vatican city is located in the Italian capital Rome.
c) St. Peter’s Basilica is the world’s largest Christian Church. It is
in Vatican.
d) Chapels, a library and museums can be seen in the palace.
e) People of Vatican speak Italian/Latin language.

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 4

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. In those days they didn’t have sophisticated heart
surgery.
(a) mild (b) strong (c) complicated (d) refined
2. They watched their three companions go down the ridge
back towards the South Col.
(a) higher edge (b) lower edge
(c) basin (d) trench
3. I dragged our oxygen sets into our tents.
(a) pulled (b) pushed (c) lifed (d) moved
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. Their devotion had touched me deeply.
(a) loyalty (b) sincerity
(c) employability (d) disloyalty
5. ……… he had a malignant tumor of bone.
(a) harmless (b) harmful (c) benign (d) deadly
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6. But there is merely one of a myriad of major and

extremely varied works.
(a) limited (b) unlimited
(c) infinite (d) eternal
7. Choose the unclipped form of “jet”.
(a) jetliner (b) jet aircraft
(c) jet engine (d) jet plane
8. Choose the right definition for the given term
“paedophobia”.
(a) fear of dolls (b) fear of body odour
(c) fear of children (d) fear of paper
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom.
She claimed the lion’s share of the credit for the show’s case.
(a) minor share (b) major share
(c) extremely brave (d) extremely coward
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence:
The hearing should only be held ex parte as necessary.
(a) on one side (b) amicably
(c) at high level (d) contesting elections
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a
compound word with “water”.
(a) Plaza (b) late (c) proof (d) wheel
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root
word “dignified”.
(a) in (b) re (c) un (d) de
13. Choose the expanded form of “MCI”.
(a) Multiple Crime Investigations
(b) Municipal Committee of Intellectuals
(c) Multiple Civil Institutions
(d) Medical Council of India
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14. Choose the di-syllabic word.

(a) grandmother (b) dynamic
(c) photographer (d) appreciation
15. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root
word - logic.
(a) __ment (b) __able (c) __al (d) __ic
16. Replace the underlined word choosing the most
appropriate phrasal verb.
I was surprised when I won the lottery.
(a) taken on (b) taken out (c) taken back (d) taken in
17. Choose the clipped form of ‘zoological park’.
(a) zoology (b) zoo (c) park (d) logical park
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate phrase.
………….. letter, I have something to say.
(a) waiting for (b) looking forward
(c) in expectation of (d) with reference to
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
Let’s go for a movie ..............?
(a) shall we (b) will we (c) won’t we (d) shan’t we
20. Complete the following sentence choosing the most
appropriate modal verb.
I .............. speak French, German and Japanese.
(a) will (b) can (c) would (d) may
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PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)
21. There was a little private gate
A little wicked wicket gate
(a) What is the figure of speech used in the second line?
(b) What do you mean by ‘wicked wicket gate’?

22. All the world’s a stage

And all the men and women merely players
(a) Identify the poem and the poet.
(b) What does the poet mean by the terms ‘exits and entrances?

23. Thy form, O Thee, as in my happy prime

I saw thee, in my own loved native clime
(a) What do you mean by the term ‘native clime’?
(b) What is the poetic device used here?

24. …..I mete and dole

Unequal laws unto a savage race
(a) Pick out the assonance words in the second line.
(b) What does Ulysses do?

25. ‘Tell him as a stuff can be wasted

Tell him to be a fool every so often
(a) Why does the poet suggest that time can be wasted?
(b) Identify the figure of speech used here.

26. You’re wounded! ‘Nay! His soldier’s pride

Touched to the quick, he said
(a) Write out the words of alliteration.
(b) For what reason was his pride touched?
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Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Rewrite the following dialogue in reported form.
Prema : Alas! I have lost my wallet.
Latha : No, you must have misplaced your wallet somewhere.
Prema : Okay I will look for it.
28. Rewrite the following sentence in its passive form.
It is now necessary to consult a cardiologist.
29. Combine the sentences using ‘if’.
The students went on a tour. They learnt about cultures of India.
30. Transform the following into a complex sentence.
In the event of paying the arrears, you will be admitted.

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. I’m killed Sire! And, his chief beside
Smiling, the boy fell dead.
32. The sixth age shifts,
Into the lean and slipper’d pantaloon
33. While on lower boughs
His puny offspring leap about and play.
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. Do you think the boys looked after Lucia willingly? Give reasons
for your answer.
35. Why couldn’t Bernard find any nobility in suffering?
36. How did the mountaineers belay?
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Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Re-arrange the shuffled words and frame into meaningful
sentences.
i) at many places / incessant raining / in Chennai / water -
logging / leads to
ii) for operating / officials / an omni bus / from the transport
department / without proper permit / detained
iii) in two days / were closed / six bore wells / by the corporation
38. Extend the conversation with three more exchanges.
Sridhar : Good morning sir, I wish to lodge a complaint.
Inspector : Good morning. Tell me in detail.
39. Expand the following news headlines.
i) Counting of votes on May 23.
ii) Diabetic day celebrated with free check up.
iii) CSK was defeated by MI without Dhoni.
40. Describe the process of making your favorite dish.

PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. Summarise Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”.
(or)
What do you infer from Gardiner’s essay “On the Rule of the
Road”?
42. How according to the poet is it possible for his son to bring
changes into a world that resents change?
(or)
Write a short summary of the poem “All the World’s a Stage”.
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43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the

following hints.
Pi – from Pudhucherry – stranded in life boat – left with a
leopard – hyena – very thirsty – look for water – close to tiger
- overpowers – finds water cans – comes to life after drinking
water – elixir of life – learnt – tiger who scared him brought
peace – wholeness – after 227 days – Pi reunites with family.
(or)
Venus – children – wait for sun – after 7 years – continuous
rain – saw sun – when 2 years old - 7 years ago – Margot – thin
pale girl – Ohio – USA – saw sun when 4 year old – describes
sun – others – jealous – lock her up – sun comes out – only for
two hours – rain again batters – children reformed – open the
lock – release Margot
44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage.
All snakes are hunters and predators, feeding on the
animals and sometimes their eggs. Having no limbs, snakes
cannot hold their preys down to bite; hence they usually
swallow them whole. Poisonous snakes sometimes immobilize
their prey with their venom to make consumption easier. Most
poisonous snakes are conspicuously colored to warn others off.
One example is the redheaded krait which has a bluish-black
body and scarlet head and tail. Snakes like the cobras, which
have less outstanding body colors, display their fatality by lifting
the front part of their body and spreading their hoods. Is their
venom so deadly? In general, there are three kinds of poisons
in the venom, though in varying amounts, depending on the
type of snake in question. Venoms usually contain substances
that weaken the blood corpuscles and the lining of the blood
vessels. Profuse bleeding, often a common result of snake-bites,
is caused by the anticoagulants present in the poison which
prevents blood clotting. The paralysis of the heart and respiratory
muscles is performed by the nervous system attacking toxins.
Though these bites are deadly, certain actions can be taken to
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slow down the spread of the venom, hence saving the victim’s
life. Attempting to cut open and suck at the spot of the bite is
more likely to be harmful than a cure. The poisonous venom
usually travels fast into the body upon being released; hence
sucking at the mouth of the wound will not help remove the
poison, rather, incising the bite may lead the victim to great
pain and further profuse bleeding. Instead, a broad, firm cloth
bandage should be applied over the wound and up the full limb
to compress the tissues and prevent the spread of the venom.
After which, the victim must be duly sent to the hospital for
professional treatment.

45. Read the following advertisement and prepare a

resume/bio-data/CV considering yourself fulfilling the
conditions specified:
WANTED
Salesman. Graduate with fluency in English and computer
knowledge.
Apply with Bio-data to:
Box No. 4231, C/o. The Hindu, Chennai - 21.
(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘A fancy dress competition in the school’
(or) ‘Benefits of walking’.

46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and

correct them.
(a) Neither he or you are active.
(b) He wears a HMT watch presented by his uncle.
(c) He congratulated me for winning the election.
(d) If you walked fast, you will catch the bus.
(e) Many a boy have taken part in the programme.
(or)
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ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.

a) 
Please ________ a minute and I want to check my
________. (weight / wait)
(b) You ________ report to the principal immediately.
(semi–modal verb)
(c) I ________ (hear) a strange noise. (suitable form of verb)
(d) He hid ________ the door.
(use the correct phrase preposition word)
47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field
in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) Sunitha Williams spent six months in the space.
(b) The court adjourned sine die.
(c) Slow-learners should be given individual attention.
(d) During the summer holidays, we had been to Agra to see
the Taj Mahal.
(e) Spicy food can cause acidity in the stomach.
[Education, Travel, Space, Law, Nutrition and Dietetics]
(or)
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
Advertisements can be extremely useful, if they are
honest. Let us say you have broken your TV and you want to buy
another, The first thing to do is to look at as many advertisements
for televisions as you can find. That will help you to choose the
type and price that suits you. Then you can go to a shop and
try out the TV you have selected from the advertisement and
perhaps a few others that have caught your eye. Advertisements
save a lot of time and trouble by putting sellers in touch with
buyers in a quick and simple way. If the advertisements are true
and accurate, the customers will be satisfied and will probably
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buy from the same firm the next time and advise their friends
and acquaintances to do the same.
Questions:
(a) How do advertisements save time?
(b) How can satisfied customers become good advertisers?
(c) When are advertisements extremely useful?
(d) What is the first thing that the customers do before buying
a thing?
(e) Will the advertisements help you to choose the type and
price that suit you?
*******

Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 4
1. d 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. c 6. a 7. a 8. c
9. b 10. a 11. c 12. c 13. d 14. a 15. c 16. d
17. b 18. d 19. a 20. b
27. Prema exclaimed sorrowfully that she had lost her wallet. Latha
denied it and that she must have misplaced her wallet somewhere.
Prema told her that she would look for it.
28. It is now necessary that a cardiologist to be consulted.
29. If the students had not gone on a tour, they would not have learnt
about cultures of India.
30. If you pay the arrears, you will be admitted.
37. i) Incessant rain in Chennai leads to water-logging in many
places.
ii) Officials from the transport department detained an omni
bus without proper permit.
iii) Six bore wells were closed in two days by the corporation.
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46. i) a) Neither you or he is active.

b) He wears an HMT watch presented by his uncle.
c) He congratulated me on winning the election.
d) If you walk fast, you will catch the bus. (or) If you walked
fast, you would catch the bus.
e) Many a boy has taken part in the programme.
(OR)
ii) a) wait, weight
b) ought to
c) heard
d) at the back

47. a) Space
b) Law
c) Education
d) Travel
e) Nutrition and Dietetics
(OR)
a) Advertisements save a lot of time by putting sellers in touch
with buyers in a quick and simple way.
b) 
Satisfied customers can advise their friends and
acquaintances to do the same and become good advertisers.
c) When the advertisements are honest, they are extremely
useful.
d) The customers watch advertisements before buying a thing.
e) Yes, the advertisements will help us choose the type and
price that suit us.

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 5

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. Often we show visitors through the town ………….. to
Julias tomb.
(a) House (b) pyramid (c) museum (d) gallery
2. There is also the mysterious social etiquette
surrounding the teapot.
(a) Attractive (b) incomparable
(c) incomprehensible (d) famous
3. And very soon this trolley was commandeered by an
intrepid crew of two – a driver and a mechanic.
(a) Detectives (b) team
(c) shipmen (d) enemies
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. Anyone who has used that comforting phrase ‘a nice
cup of tea’ invariably means Indian tea.
(a) ever (b) always (c) regular (d) never
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5. As the sun set, Hillary and Tenzing crawled into the tent.
(a) dragged (b) pulled (c) raced (d) creeped
6. The end of such liberty would be universal chaos.
(a) orderliness (b) commotion
(c) disorder (d) confusion
7. Choose the blended form of “webinar”.
(a) website + seminary (b) web + seminar
(c) website + seminar (d) web + seminary
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “deicide”.
(a) killing of a king
(b) killing of a child
(c) killing of a God or a divine being
(d) killing of a monster
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom “make both ends
meet”.
(a) face (b) meet
(c) manage (d) mismanage
10. Choose the correct combination for the compound word
‘roundabout’.
(a) Noun + Adjective (b) Adverb + Adverb
(c) Adverb + Verb (d) Verb + Noun
11. Choose the correct American English word for ‘stadium’.
(a) arena (b) deluxe
(c) gallery (d) elite group
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root
word “active”.
(a) in (b) re (c) un (d) de
13. Sridevi has been working in Madurai ………….1995.
(a) for (b) from (c) since (d) to
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14. Choose the right combination for the blended word

”smog”
(a) smoke + fog (b) small + fog
(c) smoke + bog (d) smooth + fog
15. Choose the correct plural form of the word ‘stratum’.
(a) stratums (b) strata (c) strate (d) stratums
16. Choose the disyllabic word.
(a) daughter (b) biology
(c) geography (d) fantastic
17. Choose the appropriate preposition and complete the
sentence.
Abinandhan is a heroic icon ………… the Air force.
(a) for (b) to (c) from (d) by
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate marginal modal.
Military men ………… undergo strenuous training.
(a) ought to (b) dare to (c) used to (d) need to
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
He hardly absents himself …………?
(a) did he (b) does he
(c) did not he (d) doesn’t he
20. Choose the appropriate pattern of the following
sentence.
My mother keeps the house clean..
(a) SVOA (b) SVOC (c) SVIODO (d) SVAA
XII English  IDEAL  57

PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. A film the mother eagle’s eye

When her brusied eaglet breathes
(a) What is the figure of speech employed in the above lines?
(b) Explain the comparison.

22. Life is a soft loam, be gentle go easy

And this too might serve him.
(a) Why does the poet suggest to take life easy?
(b) Mention the figure of speech used here.

23. A rugged people, and thro’ soft degrees

Subdue them useful and the good.
(a) What do you mean by ‘subdue’?
(b) What is the literary device used here?

24. Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,

Seeking the bubble reputation
(a) Pick out the alliterated words.
(b) Explain ‘bubble reputation’.

25. And far and near kokilas hail the day

And to their pastures wend our sleepy cows;
(a) What do kokilas do?
(b) Identify the poetic device used here.

26. The castle was lost without a groan

The famous citadel overthrown
(a) What happened to the castle?
(b) Write the rhyming words.
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Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Report the following dialogue:
Vijay : Why are you late today?
Ajay : I missed the school bus.
28. Rewrite using ‘if’.
Were I a bird, I would fly.
29. Combine into a single sentence using a relative pronoun.
Brindha is a teacher. She teaches English.
30. The bag is too heavy to lift.
(Transform into a compound sentence)

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. They seemed no threat to us at all.
32. He works his work, I mine.
33. Brutes have been gentled where lashes failed.
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. Why does the author refer to himself as being in ‘ a minority’?
35. What did Hillary find in a tiny hollow?
36. Define liberty as perceived by the author.
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Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Write three sentence about the data.
Percentage of expenditure

35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Rent Food Education Miscellaneous Savings
Items

38. Describe the process.

How will you prepare omelette?
39. Frame a dialogue (Minimum of three exchanges).
A dialogue between a Principal and an old student.
40. Complete the proverbs using the words given below.
(a) Man proposes; God ________.
(b) Early bird ________ the worm.
(c) ________ is human: to forgive is divine
(catches, to err, disposes)

PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41 Justify the title of the story “Two Gentlemen of Verona”.
(or)
How did Hillary and Tenzing prepare themselves before they set
off to the summit?
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42. Describe the reminiscences of the poetess Toru Dutt when she
sees the Causiriana tree.
(or)
Napoleon was a great source of inspiration to his army - Justify.
43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the
following hints.
Baldwin – honest – loyal to boss – Gresham arrested – for
fraud in Bank – Baldwin advises – to return money – Gresham
refuses – he offers 100 thousand dollars – to tell three words – I
don’t remember – Baldwin refuses – family members ask him to
accept bribe – Baldwin – refuses – awarded in the end – new
bank job – Gresham confesses his fault
(or)
Lord Weston – judge – coward – finds paper – Remember Caesar
– thinks – a threat to his life – steps to save – close doors –
drenches a parcel – thinking it a bomb – his wife ridicules – hear
a knock at the door – it was gardener Caesar – paper written by
Weston – to remind – Humorous end.
44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage.
Our blood consists of three kinds of blood cells: red
blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The red blood
cells are small, thin and disc shaped. They are composed of
an iron containing component called hemoglobin. When blood
passes through the lungs each hemoglobin molecule picks up
four oxygen molecules and it supplies the oxygen to the body’s
tissues. Red blood cells also transport the CO2 from the tissues
to the lungs. The lungs throw out this gas when we exhale.
The WBC are big and they are few when compared with RBC,
numbering only for every 700 red cells. They are the body’s
defenders, the soldiers that fight bacteria and other enemies.
One kind, for instance destroys dead cells, Other kind produces
antibodies against viruses. Some others eat up and digest
bacteria. Platelets are like round or oval plates. They are the
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key elements in blood clotting. When a blood vessel is cut, the

platelets rush to the place. They stick to the edges of wound
clump together and seal the hole.
45. Read the following advertisement and prepare a
resume/bio-data/CV considering yourself fulfilling the
conditions specified.
WANTED
A Public Sector Company requires a Personal Assistant for its
office, preferably a graduate with 5 years experience.
Apply within a week to:
P.O.BOX 895, New Delhi - 110 005.
(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘Uses and abuses of mobile phone’ (or)
‘Save the earth’.
46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and
correct them.
(a) I lived in this house for 5 years.
(b) I have called on my friend last week.
(c) Copper is an useful metal.
(d) He is not a honourable man.
(e) I met an European yesterday.
(or)
ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
a) Dravid is a _______ cricketer in the _______ country of
India. (populous / popular)
(b) Teach me to fish, I _______ (live) for a life time.
(suitable form of verb)
(c) Man proposes _______ God disposes.
(use the correct link word)
(d) Elders should not be insulted.
(This is an example of _______ passive voice)
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47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field

in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) India moves on EXIDE.
(b) 
Richard Madhuram acts as “King Maker – the life of
Kamaraj”.
(c) My objective is to defeat those who indulge in vote bank
politics.
(d) Sania comes a cropper against Venus.
(e) The best way to serve God is to wait for His orders.
[Sports, Politics, Business, Religion, Cinema]
(or)
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
Some insects are harmful to human beings. The poison
of the black widow spider causes unbearable pain. It stiffens
the muscles of the abdomen and causes death to some of the
victims. Some kinds of mosquitoes carry germs that causes
diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and sleeping sickness.
The mosquitoes pick up the germs and pass them on to the
people they bite. Flies play a part in spreading such diseases
as cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever. All insects which carry
germs and spread diseases live and breed only in dirty places.
So we can prevent such diseases if we keep our houses free of
dirt.
Questions:
(a) How harmful is the bite of the black widow spider?
(b) What are the diseases caused by mosquitoes?
(c) How do mosquitoes play a part in spreading diseases?
(d) Why are flies harmful to us?
(e) What is the necessity of keeping our surroundings clean?
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Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 5
1. b 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. c 6. a 7. c 8. c
9. b 10. b 11. a 12. a 13. c 14. a 15. b 16. a
17. a 18. a 19. b 20. b
27. Vijay asked Ajay why he was late that day. Ajay replied that he
had missed the school bus.
28. If I were a bird, I would fly.
29. Brindha, who is a teacher, teaches English.
30. The bag is very heavy and so I can’t lift it.
40. a) dispose b) catches c) to err
46. i) a) I have has been living in this house for 5 years.
b) I called on my friend last week.
c) Copper is a useful metal.
d) He is not an honourable man.
e) I met a European yesterday. (OR)
ii) a) popular, populous c) but
b) will live d) Impersonal passive voice
47. a) business b) cinema c) politics d) sports e) Religion (OR)
a) The bite of the black widow spider causes unbearable pain. It
stiffens the muscles of the abdomen and causes death to some
of the victims.
b) Malaria, Cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever
c) The mosquitoes pick up the germs and pass them on to the
people they bite.
d) Flies play a part in spreading diseases like cholera, dysentery
and typhoid fever.
e) it is necessary to keep our surroundings clean to prevent
diseases.
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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 6

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. No more humps to tantalize us with hopes of success.
(a) taunt (b) delight (c) provide (d) cause
2. Individual liberty would have become social anarchy.
(a) Lawfulness (b) legality
(c) lawlessness (d) orderliness
3. ......... but there is not much stimulation in it.
(a) strength (b) encouragement
(c) weakness (d) eagerness
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. I could scarcely believe my eyes.
(a) sufficiently (b) barely
(c) narrowly (d) hardly
5. I experienced not only agony and fear but also anger.
(a) pain (b) comfort (c) insult (d) fortitude
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6. The result would be that Piccadilly Circus would be a

maelstrom that you would never cross at all.
(a) harmony (b) chaos
(c) clear (d) storm
7. Choose the blended form of “heliport”.
(a) helicopter + port (b) helicopter + bus port
(c) copter + port (d) helicopter + air port
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “genocide”.
(a) killing of a race
(b) killing of a child
(c) killing of a God or a divine being
(d) killing of a monster

9. Choose the meaning of the idiom.

We waited for the dust to settle before talking to the farmers on
strike.
(a) wait for a solution
(b) wait for a situation to become clear
(c) wait for a situation to take action
(d) wait aimlessly

10. Choose the correct combination for the compound word

‘upkeep’
(a) Noun + Adjective (b) Adverb + Noun
(c) Adverb + Verb (d) Verb + Noun

11. Choose the American English word for “sweets”.

(a) candies (b) toffees
(c) cookies (d) chokkies

12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root

word ‘code’.
(a) in (b) re (c) un (d) de
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13. Choose the most appropriate conjunction / connector

and complete the sentence.
Take an umbrella ………… it rains.
(a) since (b) and (c) in case (d) in case of

14. Choose the correct polite word for the underlined word
below.
The children went to the loo.
(a) living room (b) rest room
(c) drawing room (d) lavatory
15. Choose the correct plural form of the word ‘bureau’.
(a) bureau (b) bureaues (c) bureaux (d) bureauess
16. Replace the underlined word choosing the most
appropriate phrasal verb.
He extinguished the lamp.
(a) put off (b) put down (c) put in (d) put out
17. Choose the appropriate preposition and complete the
sentence.
The competition will commence ………… Monday.
(a) for (b) to (c) from (d) on
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate marginal modal.
You .............. report before 10 AM.
(a) ought to (b) dare to (c) used to (d) need to
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
He seldom goes to the park .........?.
(a) did he (b) does he
(c) did not he (d) doesn’t he
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20. Choose the appropriate pattern of the following

sentence.
Raju painted the walls green.
(a) SVOA (b) SVOC (c) SVIODO (d) SVAA

PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)
21. Is second childishness and more oblivion
sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything
(a) Which stage of man is referred to here?
(b) Give the meaning of the word, ‘sans’.

22. Legs wide, arms locked behind

As if to balance the prone brow.
(a) Whose action is described here?
(b) What is meant by the phrase, ‘prone brow’?

23. A creeper climbs in whose embraces bound

No other tree could live.
(a) How dose the tree survive the tight hold of the creeper?
(b) Pick out the words in alliteration.

24. Tell him to the different from other people

if it comes natural and easy being different.
(a) What are the poet’s thoughts on being different?
(b) What condition does the poet lay for being different?

25. We could do nothing, being sold

(a) Why couldn’t they do anything?
(b) Why did they feel helpless?

26. Little remains : but every hour is saved

From that eternal silence, something more
A bringer of new things and vile it were
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(a) How is every hour important to Ulysses?

(b) What does the term ‘Little remains’ convey?

Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Rewrite in other speech.
Moorthy asked Murali whether he would like to watch a film with
him the next day.
28. Rewrite using positive degree.
Vetri is one of the smartest contestants.
29. Rewrite as directed.
If I had seen you, I would have greeted you.
[Begin with “Had”]
30. Transform the following into a simple sentence.
While the cat is away, the mice will play.

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. How can this shameful tale be told?
32. Mewling and Puking in the nurse’s arms.
33. A tough will counts, so does desire.
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. What were the various jobs undertaken by Nicola and Jacobo?
35. What was the profound lesson that Dr. Barnard learnt from the
boys?
36. What is the foundation of social contract?
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Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Complete the dialogue:
Patient : Is Dr. Venkatasundaram available this
evening? I have a review meet on Friday.
Receptionist : I am sorry madam ……………(i)…………..
Patient : ……………(ii)…………..
Receptionist : Yes mam. You please confirm the appointment
for Thursday at 10 a.m.
Patient : ……………(iii)…………..
38. Edit the following passage and rewrite the corrected
passage :
A officer in Andhra Pradesh who was in charge of tribal
development found that the tribals put certain gums and wooden
materials in turbid water to make the water clear. Apparently
some chemical or physical action takes place which absorb the
materials that make the water turbid. Being curious this officer
approached the few scientists who, on experimentation, find that
materials used by the tribal even has the property of absorbing
heavy minerals, such as nuclear metals.
39. Fill in the blanks with suitable determiner.
(a) The unicorn is _________ one - horned horse.
(b) Fill in the blank with suitable tense form.
Slow and steady _________ (win) the race.
(c) Frame a question for which the following sentence is an
answer.
___________________________
The books are on the table.
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40. Match the proverbs with their meanings.

Proverb Meaning
1. Art is long and life is short a) A
 ppearances are
deceptive
2. All that glitters is not gold b) W
 e should be thankful for
any offer
3. Beggars can’t be choosers c) Man cannot live long
PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. Justify the title of the story “Two Gentlemen of Verona”.
(or)
How did Hillary and Tenzing prepare themselves before they set
off to the summit?
42. Describe the reminiscences of the poetess Toru Dutt when she
sees the Causiriana tree.
(or)
Napoleon was a great source of inspiration to his army - Justify.
43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the
following hints:
Ausable – spy – never looked like – fat – sloppy – Fowler – writer
– enter room – Max – gun trotting – documents – Fowler thrilled
– Ausable spins story – about balcony – Max believes there is
balcony – knock on door – Ausable says – it is police – Max
panicked – jumped out – dies – presence of mind.
(or)
Venus – children – wait for sun – after 7 years – continuous
rain – saw sun – when 2 years old - 7 years ago – Margot – thin
pale girl – Ohio – USA – saw sun when 4 year old – describes
sun – others – jealous – lock her up – sun comes out – only for
two hours – rain again batters – children reformed – open the
lock – release Margot
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44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage.

As what geographers have estimated, about twenty
percent of the earth’s surface is occupied by deserts. A majority
of us view deserts as one unique kind of landscape -- areas
with little or no rainfalls. In actual fact, there are differences
among the deserts, though in varying degrees. Despite the fact
that rainfall is minimal, temperatures do change in deserts,
ranging from seasonal ones to daily changes where extreme
hotness and coldness are experienced in the day and night.
Unfavorable conditions in the deserts, especially the lack of
water, have discouraged many living things from inhabiting these
landscapes. One such kind is the specialist annual plants which
overcome seasonal temperature changes with their extremely
short, active life cycles. Their flowers bloom and set seeds that
ripen quickly in the hot sun too. Once the water runs dry, the
mother plant dies, leaving behind the drought-resistant seeds,
waiting patiently for the next rainy season to arrive. The Cacti,
a native in American deserts, adapts to the dry surroundings
by having unique body structures. The plant has swollen stems
to help store water that carries it through months. By having
sharp pines instead of leaves, water loss through respiration is
minimized. Besides plants, there are also animals with distinct
surviving tactics in deserts too. For instance, Skinks (desert
lizards) producing water to supplement their needs, just like
what camels do with the stored food in their humps during long
journeys through deserts, it keeps fat in its tail. It generates
water from the fats. Antelopes like the addax, have very low
water needs and hence are able to tolerate the conditions in
deserts, extracting moisture from the food they eat. Finally,
there are the sandgrouse (desert birds) which do not have
special features to overcome the drought-like nature in deserts.
Hence, to survive in these hot, dry deserts, they need to spend
a large part of their time flying in search of waterholes.
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45. Read the following advertisement and prepare a

resume/bio-data/CV considering yourself fulfilling the
conditions specified:
WANTED
Wanted enterprising young men for the post of Salesmen for
our new branch, dealing in textiles.
Minimum Qualification required : A degree from any of the
recognised universities with at least 2 years experience in the
field.
Apply with your curriculum vitae to:
RS. PVT. LTD., No. 10, Greams Road, Chennai - 600 006.
(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘Advantages and disadvantages of Social
media’ (or) ‘Empowerment of women’
46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and
correct them :
(a) He is sleeping for four hours.
(b) She has left school last year.
(c) When I saw him he is playing.
(d) Discussing the problems with neighbours are not advisable.
(e) If you practice you would win.
(or)
ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
a) An ________ scientist warned about the ________ danger
of nuclear war. (imminent/eminent)
(b) In primitive times, stone implements ________ (employ)
to kill animals. ( suitable form of verb)
(c) ________ you work hard, you will not clear the semester.
(use the correct link word)
(d) I have a new car. (In this sentence, ‘have’ is a ________
verb) Fill in the blank suitably.
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47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field

in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) She applied for visa to go to America.
(b) He is an expert in using pedagogical methods.
(c) The yield of cash crop is increasing due to rain.
(d) Primary market is concerned with issue of new shares.
(e) 
Manual data processing involves use of papers at each
stage.
[Education, Agriculture, Travel, Computer, Commerce]
(or)

Read the following passage and answer in your own

words.
A patriot is a man who loves his country, works for it,
and is willing to fight and die for it. Every soldier is bound to
do his duty, but the best soldiers do more than this. They risk
their lives because they love the country they are fighting for.
They love its hills and valleys, its cities and villages, its people
and their way of life and they are willing to defend it to the last
against enemies who try to conquer it and destroy it.

Questions:
a) ‘Risk’ means:
i) miss ii) lose iii) endanger iv) meet
b) Who is a patriot?
c) What do the best soldiers do?
d) Why do they risk their lives?
e) What do they love?

*****
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Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 6
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. b 7. d 8. a
9. b 10. c 11. c 12. d 13. c 14. b 15. c 16. d
17. d 18. a 19. b 20. b

27. Moorthy said to Murali, “Would you like to watch a film with me
tomorrow”?
28. Very few contestants are as smart as Vetri.
29. Had I seen you, I would have greeted you.
30. The cat being away, the mice will play.
37. i) He is not available.
ii) Can I get an appointment on Thursday?
iii) Thank you mam.
38. An officer in Andhra Pradesh who was in charge of tribal
development found that the tribals put certain gum and wooden
materials in turbid water to make the water clear. Apparently
some chemical or physical action takes place which absorbs the
materials that make the water turbid. Being curious this officer
approached the few scientists who, on experimentation, found
that materials used by the tribal even have the property of
absorbing heavy minerals, such as nuclear metals.

39. a) a
b) wins
c) Where are the books?

40. 1. c
2. a
3. b

46. i) a) He has been sleeping.

b) She left school last year.
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c) When I saw him he was playing.

d) Discussing the problems with neighbours is not advisable.
e) If you practice you will win.
(OR)

ii) a) eminent, imminent

b) were employed
c) Unless
d) Anomalous Finite

47. a) Travel
b) Education
c) Agriculture
d) Commerce
e) Computer
(OR)
a) iii) endanger
b) A patriot is a man who loves his country, works for it, and is
willing to fight and die for it.
c) The best soldiers can do better than a patriot.
d) They risk their lives for the fake of the nation.
e) They love its hills and valleys, its cities and villages, its people
and their way of life.

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 7

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. They only drink it in order to be warmed and stimulated.
(a) motivated (b) discouraged
(c) only (a) (d) only (b)
2. Something basic that was full of solace for me.
(a) suffering (b) serious (c) comfort (d) great
3 ………… can do what we choose, be wise or ridiculous.
(a) confusion (b) scrutiny (c) declare (d) comic
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. He was glaring at his young brother in vexation.
(a) agitation (b) annoyance
(c) happiness (d) none of these
5. He glanced at us hopefully.
(a) hopelessly (b) desperately
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) neither (a) nor (b)
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6. …… but this is merely one of a myriad of major and

………..
(a) infinite (b) limited
(c) countless (d) unlimited
7. Choose the correct expansion of “CBSE”.
(a) Central Bureau of Secondary Education
(b) Central Based Secondary Education
(c) Central board of Secondary Education
(d) Central Board of Senior Education
8. One who studies languages and their functions is called
……………….
(a) Musicologist (b) Ornithologist
(c) Linguist (d) Dermatologist
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom
The bank is round the corner.
(a) very near (b) opposite
(c) very far (d) in the street corner
10. Choose the correct combination for the compound word
‘black tea’
(a) Noun + Verb (b) Adjective + Verb
(c) Adjective + Noun (d) Noun + Noun
11. Choose the American English word for ‘pull over’.
(a) vest (b) sweater (c) overcoat (d) waist coat
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root
word ‘recognize’.
(a) in (b) re (c) un (d) de
13. Choose the most appropriate determiner and complete
the sentence.
How …………sugar do you want?
(a) many (b) much (c) long (d) more
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14. Choose the correct substitute word for the underlined

word below.
This material is for slow learners.
(a) gifted students (b) high achievers
(c) late bloomers (d) differently abled
15. Choose the correct plural form of the word offspring.
(a) offsprings (b) offspring
(c) offspringes (d) offspringess
16. Replace the underlined word choosing the most
appropriate phrasal verb.
The CBI investigated the scandal case.
(a) look on (b) look into
(c) look back (d) look after
17. Choose the appropriate preposition and complete the
sentence.
Everyone prayed …………. Baby Surjeet’s safe retrieval from the
bore well.
(a) for (b) to (c) from (d) by
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate Marginal Modal.
We ……………… close the bore well right now.
(a) ought to (b) dare to (c) used to (d) need to
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
Water is scarcely available here __________?
(a) isn’t it (b) is it (c) does it (d) doesn’t it
20. Choose the appropriate relative pronoun of the following
sentence.
This is …………… I expect from you.
(a) when (b) where (c) who (d) what
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PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung
In crimson clusters all the bough among
(a) What is the poetic device employed in the above lines?
(b) Why is the scarf colourful?

22. There was a little private gate

A little wicked wicket gate
(a) What does the wicked gate mean?
(b) Mention the figure of speech used here.

23. A film the mother – eagle’s eye

When the bruised eaglet breathes .
(a) Who is compared to the mother eagle?
(b) Explain the compassion.

24. For his shrink – shank and his big manly voice
Turning again towards childish treble, pipes
(a) Pick out the alliterated words.
(b) Explain ‘shrink - shank’.

25. That ever with a frolic welcome took

The thunder and the sunshine and opposed
(a) What do ‘thunder’ and ‘sunshine’ refer to?
(b) What do we infer about the attitude of the sailors?

26. Tell him time as a stuff can be wasted

Tell him to be a fool every so often
(a) Why does the poet suggest that time can be wasted?
(b) Write the poetic device employed in the above lines.
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Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Report the dialogue.
Conductor : Where do you want to go?
Passenger : Give me a ticket to Puducherry.
Conductor : Give me Rs. 250/-
28. Rewrite the sentence using ‘unless’.
If you prepare well you will score high marks.
29. Rewrite as directed.
If I were a fish I would swim in the river. (Begin with ‘Were’)
30. Combine the following into a simple sentence.
I ran fast. I could board the bus.

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. He works his work, I mine.
32. I will maintain until my death
33. it is the tree’s lament, an eerie speech.
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. What does the profound lesson that Dr. Barnard learnt from the
boys?
35. How would ‘liberty’ cause universal chaos?
36. Were the boys saving money to go to the states? How do you
know?
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Section - 3

Answer any three of the following questions in about 30 words

each.(3×3=9)

37. Rearrange the word and phrases to make meaningful

sentences:
(a) Jane Austen / was / novelist / Emma / by the famous /
written
(b) an integral part / sports / of education / should be
(c) to reduce stress / in our lives / an excellent way / laughing
/ is

38. Write a dialogue between a mother and her son who is weak in
English. (Minimum of three exchanges)

39. Describe the process of making greeting cards.

40. Complete the proverbs using the words given below.

(a) Failures are _______ stones to success.
(b) Fine _______ make fine birds.
(c) Still waters _______ deep.
(run, stepping, feathers)
PART IV

Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)

Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.

41. What are the aspects that contribute to humour in the essay “A
Nice Cup of Tea”?
(or)
Civilization can only exist when the public collectively accepts
constraints on its freedom of action. Explain.
42. Describe the various stages of a man’s life picturised in the poem
“All the World’s a stage”.
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(or)
List the roles and responsibilities Ulysses assigns to his son
Telemachus, while he is away.
43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the
following hints:
Pi Patel – an Indian boy – survives 227 days after shipwreck –
stranded on a life boat – Bengal tiger – Richard Parker – a Hyena
and sharks – beneath him – search water – finds water – drinks
enough – leaves the tiger in the jungle – reunited with his family
(OR)
Lord Weston – judge – coward – finds paper – Remember Caesar
– thinks – a threat to his life – steps to save – close doors –
drenches a parcel – thinking it a bomb – his wife ridicules – hear
a knock at the door – it was gardener Caesar – paper written by
Weston – to remind – Humorous end.
44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage
The use of tobacco can also seriously impair the user’s
health. It can lead to cancer, heart attack, strokes and chronic
lung disease. Babies born to mothers who smoke are often
smaller and less healthy than babies born to mothers who do not
smoke. Bronchitis and pneumonia are serious illnesses common
in babies born to parents who smoke, but less common in babies
born to parents who do not smoke. Babies whose parents smoke
also have a greater risk of suffering from chronic lung disease
after they become adults. We know that alcoholic beverages
actually poison the body. Drinking alcohol causes changes in
mood and results in lack of judgment and restraint, slurred
speech, staggering and clumsiness. Larger amount of alcohol
can produce drowsiness, stupor and even death. People who
become addicted to alcoholic beverages are called alcoholics.
They drink so much of alcohol that it damages their health
completely. They suffer from diseases such as cancer and ulcer
more frequently than people who do not use alcohol.
XII English  IDEAL  83

45. Read the following advertisement and prepare a

resume/bio-data/CV considering yourself fulfilling the
conditions specified:
WANTED
Wanted enterprising young men for the post of Assistant
Manager for our new branch, dealing in ready-made garments.
Minimum Qualification required : A degree from any of the
recognised universities with at least 2 years experience in the
field.
Apply with your curriculum vitae to:
RS. PVT. LTD., No. 10, Greams Road, Chennai - 600 006.
(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘Importance of cleanliness’ (or) ‘The leader
you like to follow’.
46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and
correct them :
(a) The leader as well as the boys have gone to the office.
(b) He was made laughing by my jokes.
(c) I am happy, isn’t it?
(d) I have ordered for a cup of tea.
(e) He gave me a lot of advice.
(or)
ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
(a) The moisture is _______ to the heavy _______. (due/
dew)
(b) You _______ not return the money.
(Use a semi modal verb)
(c) While I ______ (read) a book, he shouted at me.
(Use a suitable tense form)
(d) This is ______ most interesting story I have ever read.
(Fill in with a determiner)
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47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field

in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) It was a thrilling win for Roger Federer.
(b) Palestenians have decided to go to polls.
(c) A new software is adopted to make operations easier.
(d) This oil massage will refresh you a lot.
(e) Britney Spears will release a new album next month.
[Music, Computer, Politics, Sports, Health]
(or)
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
The origins of the English Dictionary are found in the
late 16th century when people became aware of the two levels
of English (‘learned’, ‘literacy’ distinct from ‘spoken’, ‘popular’) to
an extent that made it desirable to gloss one’s level in the other’s
terms. Cawdrey’s ‘Table Alphabetical of Hard Words’ (1604)
containing about3000 words might be called the first English
dictionary but it is ‘The Dictionary of the English Language’
brought out in 1755 by Dr. Samuel Johnson that stands as
one of the two great landmarks in English lexicographical
history. Johnson’s objective was to produce “a dictionary by
which the pronunciation of our language may be fixed, and its
attainment facilitated; by which its purity may be preserved,
its use ascertained, and its duration lengthened.” He wrote the
definitions, some playfully, of over 40,000 words illustrating
them with about 114,000 quotations drawn from every field of
learning and literature from the 16th century onwards. The work,
though scanty in etymological knowledge remained without rival
until the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) (1884-
1926) edited by a group of lexicographers. The OED attempts
to give a full history of the development of all English words
since the 12th century with full illustrative quotations, ordered
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according to the principal distinct sense of the word. It has been

updated by a series of supplements through the centuries. The
possibility of one organized on synchronic, rather than historical,
principles was brought close when in 1984 the OED files began
to be converted into a computerized database.
Questions:
(a) When was the first English dictionary compiled?
(b) Why was it compiled?
(c) What are the features of Johnson’s dictionary?
(d) Of the two landmarks of English lexicographical history
which is more in use today?
(e) What dictionary do you use and how often do you use it?

*****

Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 7
1
1. c 2. c 3. d 4. c 5. a 6. b 7. d 8. c
9. a 10. c 11. a 12. d 13. b 14. c 15. b 16. b
17. a 18. a 19. b 20. d

27. The conductor asked the passenger where he wanted to go. The
passenger asked him to give him a ticket to Puducherry. The
conductor asked him to give him Rs. 250

28. Unless you prepare well, you will not score high marks.

29. Were I a fish, I would swim in the river.

30. Running fast, I could board the bus.

37. a) Emma is written by the famous novelist Jane Austen.

b) Sports should be an integral part of education.
c) Laughing is an excellent way to reduce stress in our lives.
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40. a) stepping
b) feathers
c) run

46. i) a) has gone

b) to laugh
c) aren’t I
d) delete ‘for’
e) advice
(OR)
ii) a) due, dew
b) need
c) was reading
d) the

47. 1. Sports
2. Politics
3. Computer
4. Health
5. Music
(OR)

a) In 1755, the first English dictionary was compiled.

b) It was compiled to fix the pronunciation of the language and
to facilitate its attainment.
c) Johnson’s dictionary had over 40,000 words illustrating them
about 114,000 quotations drawn from every field of learning
and literature from the 16th century onwards.
d) Computerized data is more in use today.
e) I use Oxford Advanced Learners’ English Dictionary regularly.

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 8

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. And very soon this trolley was commandeered by an
intrepid crew of two – a driver and a mechanic.
(a) boisterous (b) weak
(c) bold and daring (d) cowardly
2. ……….the tents flapped and shook under the perpetual
South Col gate.
(a) waved (b) moved up and down
(c) shook (d) flagged
3. Liberty is not a personal affair but a social contract.
(a) commitment (b) disagreement
(c) misunderstanding (d) right
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. ……….. but there’s not much stimulation in it.
(a) motivation (b) inspiration
(c) fatigue (d) energy
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5. ……….the tents flapped and shook under the perpetual

South Col gate.
(a) continual (b) permanent
(c) continuous (d) intermittent
6. The end of such liberty would be universal chaos.
(a) world (b) complete
(c) unidentified (d) individual
7. Choose the correct expansion of ‘GPS’.
(a) Globe Priority Station
(b) Global Positioning Station
(c) Global Positioning Satellite
(d) Global Positioning System
8. The study of principles of beauty is called ………
(a) genetics (b) aesthetics
(c) statistics (d) physics
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom.
The collector has the whip hand in district administration.
(a) most powerful (b) powerless
(c) weak (d) fragile
10. Choose the appropriate compound word for the
combination ‘Noun + Gerund’.
(a) ear mark (b) book binding
(c) spelling book (d) air ticket
11. Choose the British English word for ‘cookies’.
(a) chocolates (b) sweets
(c) biscuits (d) chips
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root
word “usual”.
(a) in (b) re (c) un (d) de
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13. Choose the most appropriate unclipped word for ‘mark’.

(a) market (b) demarket
(c) demarcate (d) remark
14. Choose the meaning for the foreign word in the following
sentence.
The sum was paid ‘Ex gratia’.
(a) moral obligation (b) immoral obligation
(c) humble obligation (d) special obligation
15. Choose the correct singular form of the word larvae.
(a) larvum (b) larvus
(c) larva (d) larvam
16. Choose the tetra syllabic word.
a) campaign (b) university
(c) expensive (d) biology
17. Identify the pattern of the following sentence.
The question paper is very easy to answer.
(a) SVIODO (b) SVCA (c) SVAA (d) SVOA
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate Modal.
The medicine ………… be kept in the refrigerator.
(a) can (b) could (c) must (d) will
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
The pair of shoes near the door is not yours .............?
(a) isn’t it (b) is it (c) are they (d) aren’t they
20. Choose the appropriate relative pronoun of the following
sentence.
The watchman and the dog ___________ entered the hotel
were stopped.
(a) who (b) which (c) that (d) whom
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PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. How can this shameful tale be told?

I will maintain until my death.
(a) Whom does ‘I’ refer to?
(b) What is the figure of speech used in the first line?

22. What is that dirge - like murmur that I hear

Like the sea breaking on the shingle - beach
(a) What does the poet compare the murmur to?
(b) Mention the figure of speech used here.

23. All the world’s a stage

And all the men and women merely players
(a) Why does the poet compare the world to a stage?
(b) Write out the alliterated words..

24. Though scudding drifts the rainy Hyades

Vexed the dim sea : I am become a name
(a) What is ‘Hyades’?
(b) Mention the figure of speech employed in the above line.

25. The growth of a frail flower in a path up

Has sometimes shattered and split a rock
(a) What does a frail flower do?
(b) Write out the words of alliteration in the second line.

26. Legs wide arms locked behind

As if to balance the prone brow
(a) What is meant by prone brow?
(b) Write the words of alliteration.
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Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Change the following into indirect speech.
Geeta said to Angel, “ Will you help me to pack my bag?”
28. Rewrite the sentence using ‘passive voice’.
It’s time to ring the bell.
29. Rewrite as directed.
If I had known you were ill, I would have come to meet you.
(Begin with ‘Had’)
30. Rewrite the following into a simple sentence.
Praveen ran so fast into the field so that he might congratulate
the winners.

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. The Marshal’s in the market – place
And you’ll be there anon
32. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to excel
33. We watched the mowers in the hay.
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. Why does the author advise removing cream from milk?
35. Why did Hillary become clumsy fingered and slow moving?
36. How can we sweeten the life journey?
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Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)

37. Expand the following news headlines:

(a) Committee to implement new policy of Education.
(b) Museum to showcase Keeladi artefacts.
(c) TRAI fixes ring timings for mobiles and landlines.

38 Extend the dialogue given below.

(Minimum of three exchanges)
PET Master : Why are you late today?
Student : I missed my school bus sir.

39. Describe the process of organizing a birthday party.

40. Complete the proverbs using the words given below.
(a) Think before you ………… (jump, leap, write)
(b) ………… and tide wait for none. (time, gold, everybody)
(c) Time is ………… (time, gold, everybody)

PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. How did a casual incident in a hospital help Dr. Barnard perceive
a new dimension of life?
(or)
Explain in your own words “What freedom means”.
42. Describe the reminiscences of the poet, when she sees the
Casuariana tree.
(or)
How, according to the poet, is it possible for his own to bring
changes into a world that resents change?
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43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the

following hints:
Aksionov – sentenced – 26 years – crime not committed – wife
doubted – devasted – resigns to himself – turns up to God –
works hard – reads books –earns respect in prison – Makar
– wicked – blame on Aksionov – meets in prison – repents
for mistakes – finally – comes forward to tell the truth – but
Aksionov dies.
(or)
Ausable – spy – never looked like – fat – sloppy – Fowler – writer
– enter room – Max – gun trotting – documents – Fowler thrilled
– Ausable spins story – about balcony – Max believes there is
balcony – knock on door – Ausable says – it is police – Max
panicked – jumped out – dies – presence of mind.
44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage
Sea water is unfit for drinking. The water of the Dead
Sea is about six times salty. It is called the Dead Sea because
almost none of nature’s creatures can live in this environment.
It is mainly the Jordan which flows into it and at the surface, it is
less salty. The Dead sea is deadly to ferns, plants and even to all
kinds of fish. Any fish which accidentally swims into it from fresh
water source is killed instantly. Its body is coated with mineral
salts and tossed ashore. Human beings do not perish in it. Why?
The answer to this question lies in your science teacher’s exam
question: Is it easier to swim in fresh water or sea water and
why? The answer is that just as you find it easier to swim in the
ocean or the sea than in the swimming pool, it is much easier to
swim in the Dead Sea with its extreme concentration of minerals
and consequent high density. It is really easy to float in the Dead
Sea. Why is the Dead Sea so salty? The Dead Sea is located on
the border between Israel and Jordan. It is completely land-
locked, thus no water can leave it except by evaporation. It is
hot there, So, evaporation takes place very rapidly making the
sea salty.
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45. Write a letter to AZ company requesting them to replace the

defective juicer that you bought recently. Include the following
details: the problem, the date of purchase, receipt number,
model and warranty.
(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘The Need for New Education Policy’ (or)
‘A visit to an exhibition’
46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and
correct them :
(a) A bad weather prevented the match from continuing.
(b) We look forward to receive the chief guest.
(c) The criminal was to be hung last Sunday.
(d) The sun is setting in the west.
(e) David with his neighbours were quizzed by the police.
(or)
ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
a) He told us a _______ about a donkey’s _______.
(tail / tale)
(b) He _______ consult his parents right now.
(Fill in with a modal verb)
(c) They _______ a fantastic programme.
(Fill in with an Anomalous Finite verb)
(d) _______ there is no hike in their salary, the workers are on
strike. (use a linker)
47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field
in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) Organic fertilizers have increased the produce of the land.
(b) The Prime Minister visited France for talks on the nuclear
deal.
(c) Faith in God helps one to lead a peaceful life.
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(d) The Nilgiri’s Biosphere has been affected by pollution.

(e) Indian athletes have performed well in the final of the
World Championships.
[Religion, Sports, Environment, Agriculture, Politics]
(or)
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
It took three long years for my coming into existence
after the idea of a new currency was conceived. I was conceived
and named on 1st Jan, 1999, when eleven European countries
decided to have a new money from i.e. the Euro. My value was
determined according to the conversion rate fixed by these
countries in terms of their own currencies. On 1st January
2002, I was circulated as currency notes when twelve countries
adopted me as their currency. Some countries opposed the idea
of using me and initially refused to accept me. But now almost
all the European countries have accepted me as valid currency.
My brother Dollar who is in America, my brother Lira residing in
Italy and my sister Sterling were quite jealous of me but soon
they accepted my existence and started respecting me. I now
enjoy a place of pride among all the currencies in the world and
almost everyone accepts me freely.

Questions:
(a) What is the passage about?
(b) How many countries decided to have new currency?
(c) When was the Euro circulated as currency?
(d) Name the currencies of America and Italy.
(e) What is the present status of the Euro?

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Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 8
1. a 2. a 3. a 4. c 5. d 6. d 7. d 8. b
9. a 10. b 11. b 12. c 13. c 14. a 15. c 16. d
17. b 18. c 19. b 20. a
27. Geeta asked Angel if she would help her to pack her bag.
28. It’s time for the bell to be ring.
29. Had I known you were ill, I would have come to meet you.
30. Praveen can fast to congratulate the winners.
40. a) leap b) time c) gold
46. i) a) Delete ‘A’
b) receiving
c) hanged
d) sets
e) was quizzed
(OR)
ii) a) tale, tail
b) must / should
c) had
d) As
47. a) Agriculture b) Politics c) Religion d) Environment
e) Sports
(OR)
a) The passage is about currency.
b) 11 countries.
c) On Ist January 2002.
d) Dollar and Lira.
e) Euro is accepted by the nations all over the world.

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 9

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. If you are going to fill it nearly to the brim.
(a) step (b) edge (c) steep (d) vertical
2. There was a grand finale of scattered plates and
silverware.
(a) climax (b) boring (c) beginning (d) commencing
3 I scraped the ice off the gauges and was relieved to find
out……..
(a) rubbed (b) removed (c) added (d) deleted
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. One night, we came upon them in the windy and deserted
square.
(a) inhabited (b) isolated
(c) uninhabited (d) emptied
5. He had full confidence in the mechanic.
(a) trust (b) faith (c) belief (d) diffidence
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6. We are much more conscious of the imperfections of

others
(a) concerned (b) impressed
(c) unmindful (d) mindful
7. Choose the correct expansion of ‘UGC’.
(a) Universal Grants Commission
(b) University Grants Corporation
(c) University Grants Commission
(d) University Grants Council
8. The study of speech sounds is called …………
(a) genetics (b) aesthetics (c) statistics (d) phonetics
9. Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one
of the phrasal verbs given below to convey the same
meaning:
A car stopped in front of our house.
(a) drew on (b) drew up (c) drew off (d) drew over
10. Choose the appropriate compound word for the
combination ‘Gerund + Noun’.
(a) day dreaming (b) book binding
(c) dancing bird (d) water up
11. Choose the British English word for “fall”.
(a) down (b) autumne (c) autumn (d) spring
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root
word “differ”.
(a) ful (b) ance (c) ence (d) ly
13. Choose the most appropriate unclipped word for ‘varsity’.
(a) universe (b) university (c) universal (d) unique city
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14. Choose the meaning for the foreign word in the following
sentence.
Boswell who wrote the biography of Dr. Johnson is
Dr. Johnson’s protégé.
(a) independent (b) dependent
(c) free bird (d) proposed
15. Choose the correct combination for the blended word
‘netizen’.
(a) internet + citizen (b) inter + citizen
(c) interval + citiaen (d) international + citizen
16. Choose the tri syllabic word.
(a) eastern (b) strong
(c) crusader (d) decrease
17. Identify the pattern of the following sentence.
Birds fly high in the sky.
(a) SVIODO (b) SVCA
(c) SVAA (d) SVOA
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate Modal.
I ………… do anything for Prema.
(a) can (b) could (c) must (d) will
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
Let’s take this matter to the court, ……………
(a) will we (b) wont we
(c) shan’t we (d) shall we
20. Choose the appropriate relative adverb of the following
sentence.
This is the place ………… the meeting will be held.
(a) when (b) where (c) who (d) how
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PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. You know we French stormed Ratisbon

(a) By whom was Ratisbon stormed?
(b) What is the figure of speech used in the above line?

22. ………. free imaginations

Bringing changes into a world resenting change
(a) How does free imagination help the world?
(b) Mention the poetic device used here.

23. To follow knowledge like a sinking star

Beyond the utmost bound of human thought
(a) How is the comparison made here?
(b) Write out the alliterated words..

24. Seeking the bubble reputation

(a) What is ‘Bubble reputation’?
(b) Mention the figure of speech employed in the above line.

25. By that hoar tree, so beautiful and vast,

The water lilies spring, like snow enmassed.
a) What does ‘hoar’ mean?
b) What is the figure of speech employed here?

26. Our only enemy was gold

a) What is the real enemy?
b) Write the words of assonance.
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Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Change the following into direct speech.
The little boy exclaimed sorrowfully that his dog was dead.
28. Rewrite the sentence using ‘positive form of degree’.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
29. Rewrite as directed.
Teach me swimming. (change the gerund to infinitive)
30. Rewrite the following into a complex sentence.
This is not the way to answer.

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. With deathless trees – like those in Borrowdale
Under whose awful branches lingered pale
32. A tough will counts; so does a desire
33. This is my son, mine own Telemachus.

Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. What made the boys of Verona join the resistance movement
against the Germans?
35. How does Dr. Barnard know the boy who played the trolley’s
driver?
36. Why should individual liberty be curtailed?
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Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Write three sentence about the data.
The graph shows a comparison in %, in opting for various
courses of study at the higher education level, between the
early 60’s and late 90’s.

38. How will you open a savings bank account in a nationalised

bank?
39. Frame a dialogue. (Minimum of three exchanges)
Dialogue between two cricket players after their team lost a
match very narrowly.
40. Complete the proverbs using the words given below:
(a) Don’t rob Peter to pay _______.
(b) _______ sometimes nods.
(c) Don’t build _______ in the air.
(Homer, Paul, Castles)
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PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. Give an account of the journey to the South Col from 28,000
feet.
(or)
Which character do you like most in the story “Two Gentlemen
of Verona”? Substantiate your answer.
42. Describe the seven stages of man.
(or)
What is the role of young soldier in the victory of the French at
Ratisbon?
43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the
following hints:
Baldwin – honest – loyal to boss – Gresham arrested – for
fraud in Bank – Baldwin advises – to return money – Gresham
refuses – he offers 100 thousand dollars – to tell three words – I
don’t remember – Baldwin refuses – family members ask him to
accept bribe – Baldwin – refuses – awarded in the end – new
bank job – Gresham confesses his fault
(or)
Lord Weston – judge – coward – finds paper – Remember Caesar
– thinks – a threat to his life – steps to save – close doors –
drenches a parcel – thinking it a bomb – his wife ridicules – hear
a knock at the door – it was gardener Caesar – paper written by
Weston – to remind – Humorous end.

44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage

Today the sense of responsibility and the devotion
to work is disappearing slowly among the younger generation.
Students’ agitation has become a common scene now-a-days.
So it has become essential to prepare the youth for their
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prosperous future and for the stronger nation. With this view in
mind, the centre has introduced the national service scheme in
schools and colleges. A coordinator has been appointed for the
conduct of the scheme. In every school and college a teacher
is deputed in charge of it. Fifty students from high secondary
classes are admitted into the scheme. In colleges students who
are willing to join the scheme are enrolled in it. The aim of the
scheme is to inculcate the qualities like leadership, cooperation,
adjustability, discipline, team-spirit, a sense of responsibility
and service mindedness. The scheme includes traffic regulation,
helping the public, cleaning the surroundings, rural service,
adult education etc. It conducts camp for ten days in rural areas.
It also conducts national integration camps to understand and
appreciate the culture of each state. Really this scheme shapes
the youth into good and dutiful citizens.

45. Write a letter to your friend who is hospitalized for treatment

of Dengue fever. Advise him/her not to worry about the illness
and to be positive. Assure him/her of your psychological and to
financial help during the crisis.
(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘Importance of Reading’ (or) ‘A Village
Festival’.

46. i) R
 ead the following sentences, spot the errors and
correct them :
(a) Russians sent up the first earth satellite.
(b) The majority of boys like playing football.
(c) This fruit tastes bitterly.
(d) That pair of scissors belong to me.
(e) What would you do if you had been the manager?
(or)
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ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.

a) 
The _______ on yoga helped him to _______ his back
pain. (lessen / lesson)
(b) How _______ you oppose the leader? (semi modal verb)
(c) You _______ not read every chapter. (semi modal verb)
(d) The scientist _______ (leave) India on the 12th of January.
(suitable form of verb)
47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field
in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) China-Russia border trade gets a boost.
(b) India bags a gold medal in wrestling.
(c) 
The Health Department is taking remedial Measures to
curb Ebola infection.
(d) Farmers learn mite control measures.
(e) English learning lab was opened for the students.
[Medicine, Commerce, Agriculture, Education, Sports]
(or)
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
Schools all over India celebrate ‘Children’s Day on 14th
November every year. On this day, our great Prime Minister who
had a great love for children was born. His ancestors came down
from Kashmir to the rich plains below. Kaul had been his family
name; this changed to Kaul – Nehru; and in later years Kaul
was dropped and they became simply Nehrus. Jawaharlal Nehru
was the only son of his prosperous parents. His two sisters were
much younger to Jawaharlal Nehru. And so, he grew up and
spent his early years as a lonely child with no companion of
his own age. Private tutors were in charge of his education.
Then he went to England and was educated at Trinity College,
Cambridge.
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Questions:
(a) Why is 14th November celebrated as Children’s Day?
(b) Why did Jawaharlal Nehru spend his early years as a lonely
child?
(c) Where did Pt. Nehru’s forefathers come from?
(d) How many brothers and sisters did Jawaharlal Nehru have?
(e) Name the educational institution he attended in England?

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Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 9
1. b 2. a 3. a 4. a 5. d 6. c 7. c 8. d
9. b 10. c 11. c 12. c 13. b 14. b 15. a 16. c
17. c 18. d 19. d 20. b

27. The little boy said, “Alas! My dog is dead.”

28. The sword is not so mighty as the pen.
29. Teach me to swim.
30. This is not the way in which you should answer.
40. a) Paul
b) Homer
c) Castles
46. i) a) The Russians
b) A majority
c) bitter
d) belongs
e) if you were the manager

(OR)
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ii) a) lesson, lessen

b) dare
c) need
d) left / will leave

47. a) Commerce
b) Sports
c) Medicine
d) Agriculture
e) Education
(OR)
a) Nehru liked children very much. So his birthday is celebrated
as Children’s day.
b) Nehru’s two sisters were much younger than Nehru.
c) Pt. Nehru’s forefathers came from Kashmir.
d) Jawaharlal Nehru had two sisters.
e) Trinity college.

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 10

XII - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART I
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. They shined shoes, sold fruit, hawked newspapers.
(a) bought (b) purchased
(c) sold (d) shouted
2. I had eleven broken ribs and a perforated lung.
(a) damaged (b) punctured
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) neither (a) nor (b)
3. If liberty entitled the pedestrians to walk down the
middle of the road, then the end ……..
(a) forbid (b) allowed
(c) permitted (d) both (b) and (c)
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. In some countries teapots are fitted with little dangling
baskets
(a) hanging (b) steady (c) limping (d) flagging
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5. I cooked them over the fierce flame of the Primus.

(a) moderate (b) strong (c) powerful (d) slow
6. We persisted in our efforts to beat a trail up it.
(a) slackened (b) continued
(c) followed (d) hastened
7. Choose the correct expansion of “RAW”.
(a) Research & Analysis Wing
(b) Research & Analytical Wing
(c) Respond & Analysis Wing
(d) Research & Association Wing
8. The study of fossils is called ………….
(a) sociologist (b) paleontologist
(c) optimist (d) archeologist
9. Fill in with the appropriate phrasal verbs from the
options given.
The government …………… the old pension scheme.
(a) cut on (b) cut up (c) cut off (d) cut down
10. Choose the appropriate combination for the compound
word ‘sleeping bags’.
(a) Gerund + Adverb (b) Gerund + Verb
(c) Gerund + Noun (d) Gerund + Adjective
11. Choose the British English word for ‘bin’.
(a) trash (b) garbage (c) hook (d) can
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root
word “manage”.
(a) ful (b) ance (c) or (d) ment
13. Choose the most appropriate unclipped word for ‘mike’.
(a) telephone (b) microphone
(c) gramaphone (d) microbiology
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14. Choose the meaning for the foreign word in the following
sentence.
People want to maintain the status quo.
(a) law and order (b) a complete change
(c) introduce new rules (d) retain the existing condition
15. Choose the suitable preposition.
The boy fell …………… a deep borewell.
(a) down (b) in (c) into (d) inside
16. Replace the underlined word with a polite alternative.
The rules don’t permit beating the children with a cane in the
school.
(a) severe punishment (b) cruel punishment
(c) corporal punishment (d) civilian punishment
17. Identify the pattern of the following sentence
I bought a laptop yesterday.
(a) SVIODO (b) SVCA (c) SVAA (d) SVOA
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate Modal.
The rules of the road …………. be followed by every one.
(a) can (b) could (c) must (d) should
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
One can’t be too careful ………….?
(a) can one (b) can he (c) can they (d) can you
20. Choose the appropriate relative adverb of the following
sentence.
This is the best solution …………. I would like to suggest.
(a) which (b) what (c) whose (d) that
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PART II / Section - 1
Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four
from it. (4×2=8)

21. Oh then our maze of tunneled stone

Grew thin and treacherous as air
(a) What is meant by ‘treacherous’?
(b) What is the figure of speech used in the first line?

22. Up to its very summit near the stars

A creeper climbs, in whose embraces found
a) Who embraces whom?
b) Mention the poetic device used in the first line.

23. Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad

Made to his mistress’ eyebrow
(a) What does ‘woeful ballad’ mean?
(b) Mention the figure of speech.

24. One equal temper of heroic hearts

Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
(a) Explain the second line.
(b) Write out the words of alliteration in the first line.

25. Tell him to be alone often and get at himself

And above all tell himself no lies about himself
(a) Does the father motivate telling lies?
(b) What is the poetic device employed here?

26. Let once my army-leader Lannes

Waver at yonder wall
(a) Who is Lannes?
(b) Write the words of alliteration.
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Section - 2
Answer any three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
27. Change the following into other speech.
“Just let me sleep a bit longer, Pradeep”, Varshini begged.
28. Rewrite the sentence using ‘superlative form of degree’.
I cannot do anything better for you than this.
29. Rewrite as directed.
His coat is tattered. It needs mending. (Combine into a simple
sentence)
30. Rewrite the following sentence using infinitive form.
Children love eating icecream.

PART III / Section - 1

Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context.(2×3=6)
31. Life is a soft loam; be gentle; go easy
32. And see the great Achilles, whom we knew
33. The rugged trunk, indented with deep scars.
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words
each.(2×3=6)
34. How does adding sugar affect the taste of tea?
35. When did Hillary feel a sense of freedom and well being?
36. What does the traffic policeman symbolize?
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Section - 3
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30
words each. (3×3=9)
37. Write three sentences about the data.

INSECT POPULATION
Before dumping garbage

15%
Bugs Beetles
5% 40%
Mosquitoes 5% Butterflies
5%
Flies
10%
Dragon Flies 20%
Moths

38. What will you do if your article is rejected by the magazine?

Describe the process.
39. Frame a dialogue. (Minimum of three exchanges)
A dialogue between students with the teacher about home work.
40. Complete the proverbs using the words given below:
(a) _______ is the best teacher.
(b) _______ cuts diamond.
(c) _______ don’t catch flies.
(Diamond, Eagles, Experience)

PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
41. Discuss how the essay of Orwell reveals the factual points and
the author’s personal opinions on the preparation of tea.
(or)
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Liberty is not only a personal affair but a social contract –

Elucidate.
42. Human greed led to the mighty fall of the citadel – Explain.
(or)
Shakespeare has skillfully brought out the parallels between the
life of man and actors on stage. Elaborate this statement with
reference to the poem.
43. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the
following hints:
Venus – children – wait for sun – after 7 years – continuous
rain – saw sun – when 2 years old - 7 years ago – Margot – thin
pale girl – Ohio – USA – saw sun when 4 year old – describes
sun – others – jealous – lock her up – sun comes out – only for
two hours – rain again batters – children reformed – open the
lock – release Margot
(or)
Pi – from Pudhucherry – stranded in life boat – left with a
leopard – hyena – very thirsty – look for water – close to tiger
- overpowers – finds water cans – comes to life after drinking
water – elixir of life – learnt – tiger who scared him brought
peace – wholeness – after 227 days – Pi reunites with family.
44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage
Sparrows are found in many parts of the world and
they are of several kinds. The one that is best known to us is the
house-sparrow. But there is also the hedge-sparrow that makes
its nest in hedges and bushes. A noisy bird, the house - sparrow
has its own song, mainly made up of a series of calls and twitters.
It makes its nest in a hole or some niche in the house. This nest
is no more than an arrangement, not a very tidy one, of paper
and straw which may be lined with wool and hair. The hedge-
sparrow is more slender than the house- sparrow. It is brown,
black and bluish grey in colour. It too sings, often a warbling
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song. Like the house-sparrow it hops on the ground and makes

its own untidy nest. Sparrows eat seeds of many different kinds.
But much more than seeds, they feed on insects. They lay eggs
which number three to six (at onetime).
45. Write an application for the post of Personal Secretary to
the Managing Director of a company. Include the following
details: Educational qualifications, experiences, various other
qualifications required for the post.
(or)
Write a paragraph on ‘Rain Water Harvesting’ (or) ‘ Excursion to
Coutrallam’.
46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and
correct them :
(a) No one know the answer.
(b) Children prefer sweets than fruits.
(c) He is my cousin brother.
(d) Jim is one of the best student in the class.
(e) He is a M.Sc student.
(or)
ii) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
(a) The nurse tried in _______ to get the _______. (vein/vain)
(b) He _______ submit his work on time. (semi modal verb)
(c) The experiment had to ________ (stop) because of power
failure. (suitable form of verb)
(d) He was happy _______ his poverty.
(use the correct phrase /preposition)
47. Identify each of the following sentences with the field
in the list given below, by understanding the word or
words serving as the clue.
(a) The board had decided to give the shareholders a dividend
of 25 percent.
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(b) A salaried employee in the highest slab pays income tax at

33.66 percent.
(c) For programming, people use the binary system.
(d) Every plant organ has a definite form and structure and it
performs certain specific functions.
(e) “My goal is winning a Grand Slam,” says Sania Mirza.
[Botany, Sports, Taxation, Business, Computer]
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
Speech is a great blessing but it can also be a great
curse, for while it helps us to make our intentions and desires
known to others, it can also, if we use it carelessly, make our
attitude completely misunderstood. A slip of the tongue, the use
of an unusual word, or of an ambiguous word, may create an
enemy where we had hoped to win a friend. Again different
classes of people use different words, and the ordinary speech
of an educated man may create the impression to an uneducated
listener that he was showing off with his skill: Unwittingly we
may use a word which bears a different meaning to our listener
from what it does to a man of his own class. Thus speech is not
a gift to use lightly without thought, but one which demands
careful handling: Only a fool would express himself alike to all
kinds and conditions of people and situations.
Questions:
(a) In what way is speech a blessing to mankind?
(b) Describe how words could make an enemy out of someone
you would like to be a friend
(c) Why is an educated man’s speech considered boastful by
an uneducated listener?
(d) How should speech be used?
(e) How does one prove himself a fool through his speech?
*****
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Key Answers
MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 10
1. c 2. d 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. a 8. b
9. c 10. c 11. d 12. d 13. b 14. d 15. c 16. c
17. d 18. c 19. a 20. d

27. Varshini begged Pradeep to let her sleep a bit longer.

28. This is the best thing I can do for you.

29. His tattered coat needs mending.

30. Children love to eat ice cream.

40. a) Experience
b) Diamond
c) Eagles

46. i) a) knows
b) to
c) He is my cousin.
d) best students
e) an MSc
(OR)
ii) a) vain, vein
b) should, must
c) be stopped
d) in spite of

47. a) Business
b) Taxation
c) Computer
d) Botany
e) Sports
(OR)
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a) Speech helps us make our intentions and desires known to

others.
b) A slip of the tongue, the use of an unusual word or of an
ambiguous word may create an enemy where we had hoped
to win a friend.
c) It is because he may use a word which bears a different
meaning.
d) Speech should be used with careful handling.
e) Only a fool would express himself alike to all kinds and
conditions of people and situations.

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