English Practice Test (2)

Sit with your English Textbook of std XII , Notebook and Pen( Maharashtra State Board )

Go get it if you haven't !!

Subject : English 

Std : XII Arts , Science and Commerce ( Maharashtra State Board)

Duration : 70 minutes only ( 5 minutes extra to read questions )

Marks : 35

Sections covered in this test paper : Prose ( 16 marks ) , Writing Skills ( 08 marks) , Grammar ( 05 marks ) , History of Novel ( 06 marks )

Note :

Dear students ,

1. This series is only for those who wish to practise. Not a compulsory test.

2. It is aimed at helping you manage your time well in order to complete your paper on time during Board's.

3. It is absolutely okay to not be able to complete test paper in given time limit. Slowly you'll pick up the speed. Focus on completing the paper.

4. Kindly find below the test paper.

Extract/paragraph is from 1.6. Into the Wild..

First line....Saya , Scarface...Page 60

Last line....and share with the world..Page 61

Q.1. Read the extract and answer the questions given below : ( 12 marks)

A : 

A.1. Global Understanding

Fill in the blanks...

1........is the world's first black panther.

2......defeated Pardus.

3. Pardus is......leopard.

4.......used to hate animals.

A2. Complex/Factual

1.Shaaz created the Buffer Conflict Resolution Trust of India ( BCRTI ) because......

2. The aim of providing locals with vocational training is....

A3. Inference/Interpretation

Madegowda says that he has now learnt how important these animals are and the value of protecting them. Explain in detail what he has learnt.

A4. Personal Response

 "Conservation of our wildlife is crucial in maintaining the environmental balance." Elaborate.

A5. Language Study

1. It is an agency that educates villagers. ( Identify the tense )

2. I have known these jungles for 35 years. ( Change the voice)

A6. Vocabulary

Write the noun forms of the given words

1. Realise

2. Create

3. Learnt

4. Help

B. Not textual Grammar (04 marks)

B1. 

1......apple....day keeps one healthy.

( Insert appropriate articles and rewrite the sentence )

2. Ramya tried jumping....the running train but she fell badly....the platform.

( insert appropriate prepositions and rewrite the sentence )

3. Ramya had topped the school examination. ( Frame a WH question to get the highlighted part as its answer)

B2. Spot the errors and rewrite the correct sentence :

Last year , the teacher has teach us really well.

Q.2. Writing Skills ( 08 marks)

A. Drafting Virtual Message 

(04 marks)

You ( Aarav Sinha ) received a call from the sports ministry of India that you've been selected to represent India at the International Chess Championship to be held in London on 11th March , 2025. You are also informed to visit the ministry office on 3rd February, 2025 to complete all formalities related to the same.

You are overjoyed to get this news and want to share it with your Mom but she isn't home and you've to leave immediately for your chess practice. Write/leave a message ( in about 50 words) for your mom informing her about the happy news !

B. Group Discussion( 04 marks)

You along with two of your college friends are taking part in a group discussion organized by the English Literary Association of Model College.

The topic for the group discussion is " Artificial Intelligence - A virtual dictator controlling human lives"

Have a group discussion keeping in mind the format.

Q3. Grammar ( 05 marks )

1. Namrata wanted a burger. ( Add a question tag and rewrite the sentence)

2. She fell down and is bedridden now. ( Make it a simple sentence)

3. Aarambh is the tallest boy in his class. ( Change it into comparative degree )

4. Let the waste be segregated. ( Rewrite the sentence beginning with " Segregate...")

5. She doesn't take care of her health. ( Make it affirmative without changing the meaning of the sentence.)

Q4. Novel ( 06 marks )

Answer in 50 words :

1. Write a brief character sketch of Miss Phillips.

2. Comment on the theme of morality in the novel "Around the world in 80 days."

3. Justify that London is the main setting of the novel " The Sign of Four."

All the Best !❤️

English Practice Test (1)

Sit with your English Textbook of std XII , Notebook and Pen( Maharashtra State Board )

Go get it if you haven't !!

Subject : English 

Std : XII Arts , Science and Commerce ( Maharashtra State Board)

Duration : 55 minutes only ( 5 minutes extra to read questions )

Marks : 30

Sections covered in this test paper : Prose ( 16 marks ) , Writing Skills ( 04 marks) , Grammar ( 05 marks ) , History of Novel ( 05 marks )

Note :

Dear students ,

1. This series is only for those who wish to practise. Not a compulsory test.

2. It is aimed at helping you manage your time well in order to complete your paper on time during Board's.

3. It is absolutely okay to not be able to complete test paper in given time limit. Slowly you'll pick up the speed. Focus on completing the paper.

4. Kindly find below the test paper.

Extract/paragraph is from 1.8. Voyaging towards Excellence..

First line....I had a very simple...Page 78

Last line....it is the arts , music and literature.. page 79...

Q.1. Read the extract and answer the questions given below.

A.1. Global Understanding

(02 marks)

State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The writer belonged to the upper middle class family.

2. The writer does not understand the grammar of music.

3. The writer believes that all arts are unequal.

4. The writer believes that arts , music and literature enriches our lives.

A2. Complex/Factual

(02 marks)

Complete the following :

1. Famous Poets who visited the writer's house -

A.

B.

C.

2. Famous Musicians who visited the writer's house -

A.

B.

C.

A3. Inference/Interpretation 

( 02 marks)

" Nevertheless culturally I had a rich childhood." Explain this statement in the light of the extract.

A4. Personal Response 

(02 marks)

Write 3 to 4 sentences on your fondest childhood memory.

A5. Language Study 

( 02 marks)

1. They would talk about Keshavsut , Mardhekar , Shakespeare , Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy.

( Rewrite the sentence using "used to" )

2. I had a very simple upbringing.

(Identify the tense )

A6. Vocabulary

(02 marks)

Find out the words from the extract which mean :

1. Facilities

2. The raising/training of the child

3. To a very great extent

4. Setting or social environment

B. Not textual Grammar ( 04 marks)

B1.

1. Malaria is caused by mosquitoes. ( Change the voice )

2. Such rapid changes will occur in all sectors. ( make it a rhetorical question )

3. The king entered the court and cleared his throat. ( Make it a simple sentence)

B2.

Spot the errors and rewrite.

He is good at keeps promises and always reaches at time.

Q.2. Writing Skills(04 marks)

Drafting Virtual Message 

Ramesh calls Raja to remind him that he needs to bring his chemistry practical book for correction without fail as Board practical exams will begin soon and If his practical book is not corrected , he might lose a few crucial marks ! Raja isn't home so his sister Rekha takes the call and assures Ramesh that she will convey his message to Raja. Rekha had to leave for her singing classes so she left a note for Raja informing him about Ramesh's call. Write Rekha's note/message in about 50 words using proper format. ( 04 marks )

Q.3. Grammar ( 05 marks)

Do as Directed

1. Lavanya and Shreya are going to attend a concert together. ( Rewrite the sentence using modal auxiliary denoting "certainty")

2. Anant and Ananya have completed their homework. ( Change it into present continuous tense)

3. " Where is your cat ?", Dev asked Aparna. ( Change it into indirect speech)

4. The hall of the house is the biggest room. ( Change it into positive degree )

5. I was not able to attend the seminar. ( Rewrite the sentence removing " be able to")

Q.4. Novel ( 04 marks)

A..Fill in the blanks ( 02 marks )

1. Oroonoku is written by...........

2. ..........is the background in which story takes place.

3........is a novella written by Hermann Melville.

4. Realistic novel is also called as novel of.......

B. Pick out the odd element from the group. ( 03 marks )

1. Gothic , Bildungroman, Plot , Picareque.

2. Mulkraj Anand , R.K.Narayan , Arvind Adiga , Thomas Hardy.

3. Hercule Poirot , Harper Lee , Margaret Atwood , Emily Bronte.

Modal Auxiliaries

Modal Auxiliaries - A few examples

1. May denotes permission/possibility 

1. May I come in Sir ? ( Permission)

2. I may not attend lectures.(Possibility)

2. Might denotes less possibility 

1. I might not come to college tomorrow.

3. Can denotes ability/request.

1. He can study for 12 hours at a stretch.

2. Can I attend your lecture ?

4. Could denotes ability in the past.

1. I could wake up at 4 am when I was 10 years old.

5. will denotes certainty.

1. We will do it for sure. ( Certainty)

6.must / have to denote compulsion

1.He must repay the loan on time.

2. In order to succeed, you have to strive hard.

7. Ought to denotes moral obligation 

1. You ought to respect you parents.

8. Should denotes advice/suggestion

1. You should study regularly.

2. People should not throw waste on the road.

9. Used to/would denotes habitual action in past.

1. I used to visit my Nani's house in summer.

2. We would enjoy playing badminton during winters.

10. Need denotes necessity.

1. You need to go to market.

11. Mustn't denotes prohibition

1. You must not run on the road.

Examples

1. They must attend lectures. ( Compulsion)

2. They can achieve their goals. ( Ability)

3. We should listen to our elders.(Advice)

4. Ram will appear for his exam.(Certainty)

5. We need to study.(Necessity)

Exercise 

1.Radha will go to market. ( Rewrite the sentence using modal auxiliary denoting compulsion )

2. Amisha and Anam ought to attend the program organised for the underprivileged children. ( Rewrite the sentence using modal auxiliary denoting suggestion )

3. College will remain open throughout the year. ( Rewrite the sentence using modal auxiliary denoting possibility )

4. I used to go to school by bus. ( Rewrite using modal auxiliary denoting necessity.)

5. I will do better next time. ( Rewrite using modal auxiliary denoting less possibility.)