Subject : English
Std : XII Arts , Science and Commerce ( Maharashtra State Board)
Duration : 70 minutes only ( 5 minutes extra to read questions )
Marks : 35
Time management (Follow your own Time management because you know yourself better !❤️)
Q.1. 30 minutes
Q2. 30 minutes
Q3. 03 minutes
Q4. 07 minutes
Q1. Writing Skills (12 marks)
1. Book Review
You've recently read a book. Write a review on the same with the help of the following points :
1. Title and author of the book
2. Story/theme
3. Language/style/distinct features
4. Value/learning/message
5. Add your own points if any
2. Blog
Using proper format , write a blog on the topic "Save trees , trees save"
3. Appeal
Prepare an appeal inviting students to respond to " Voters' registration camp" organized by the Election Commission of India in your college on eve of 76th Independence Day.
Q2. Novel Section (16 marks)
A.1.
Fill in the blanks.
a. Novel and ............are gifts of 18th century to English Literature.
b. The two types of plot are.........
c. The book " Clarrisa" is written by....
d. Mary Ann Evans is also known as.....
A2. State whether the following statements are true or false.
1. The phrase "Stream of Consciousness" is coined by William James.
2. Frankenstein is written by Charlotte Bronte.
3. Realistic novel is also known as comedy of manners.
4. Theme is the central idea in the novel.
B. Write answers to the following questions in about 50 words.
1. Write in brief about the half yearly report of students' council of greenslade school.
2. " When the turn of my class came , I say up anxiously." Explain.
C. Write answers to the following questions in about 50 words.
1. Phileas Fogg took the bet for his honour's sake and not money. Justify.
2. "Here I am , ladies and gentlemen." explain this dialogue by stating who said this to whom , his/her tone/style and significance of the dialogue.
D. Write answers to the following questions in about 50 words.
1. Write a brief character sketch of Mary Morstan from the point of view of Dr. Watson.
2. Sherlock Holmes was always a step ahead than doctor Watson. Justify.
Q3. Poetic creativity ( 02 marks)
Compose 4 lines of your own on the topic " Love thy self"
Q4. Unseen Grammar ( 05 marks )
1. The ignited mind of the youth is more powerful than any other resources on earth. (Change it into present perfect tense.)
2. The boy was nervous and was a typical representative of the youth of India. ( Make it a simple sentence)
3. Why waste time in reading trash ? ( Identify the tense)
4. She could face the whole horror. ( Rewrite the sentence using modal auxiliary denoting"certainty")
5. She has tasted success twice. (Change the voice )
