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Question
Govt. MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2019
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
1
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum 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 and pencil to draw diagrams.

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 from 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
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 franca 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
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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
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

PART - II
SECTION - 1
Read the following sets of poetic lines 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?
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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?
SECTION - 2
Answer any 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 not more than 30 words. 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. a) Justify the title of the story “Two gentlemen of Verona”. (OR)
b) How does George L. Hart justify the statement that Tamil is a classical language?
(Deleted portion)
42. a) Describe the various stages of a man’s life picturised in the poem “All the World’s a
Stage”. (OR)
b) 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.
a) 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 Makar Semyonich – admits his crime – Aksionov dies. (OR)
b) 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.
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 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 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. a) 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 and explain your situation.
What you want to request from Manager (Write XXX for your name and YYY for
your address). (OR)
b) Write a paragraph of 150 words on “Newspaper Reading”.
46. a) Spot the errors and rewrite the sentences correctly.
i) He gave a lot of advices.
ii) I have finished my meals.
iii) They discussed about politics.
iv) Though he is ill, but he attends the class.
v) If they had contacted me, I would help them. (OR)
b) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
i) I can’t ________ the heat, if I go on ________ foot. (bare, bear)
ii) ________ you excuse me for a moment? (use a modal verb)
iii) You ________ not lose any more weight. You are already slim.
(use a semi modal verb)
iv) My brother ________ (buy) a bike recently. (use a proper tense)
47. a) Identify each of the following sentences with the fields given below:
i) India, U.K. Oncologists collaborate.
ii) Ganesha idols immersed.
iii) Kejriwal wins the confidence vote.
iv) Sunflower oil cuts down cholesterol.
v) Green tea plantation in Ooty.
[Health, Medicine, Agriculture, Religion, Politics] (OR)
b) 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”,
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etc,. while the opponents try to catch him. If he stops uttering those words, he is
considered out.
Questions:
i) Kabbadi is a national sport of ________.
ii) Kabbadi is played between two teams of ________ players.
iii) How does a raider score points for this team?
iv) When does a raider concede point to the opponent team?
v) Can a player be revived when he/she is out of the game?

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ANSWERS Govt. Model Question Paper 2019 Question Paper 1

PART - I
1. c) annoyance 11. c) piano
2. a) common 12. b) Cryptology
3. b) rudeness 13. b) counter
4. a) ambiguously 14. c) who
5. d) liked 15. c) for
6. a) inhabited 16. c) shall we
7. Verb + Adverb 17. b) refused
8. a) Gross Domestic Product 18. c) full - figured
9. d) Common language 19. b) SVOA
10. d) diplomacy + economics 20. c) longing for

PART - II
21. a) The castle was very safe with thick and high walls and strong gates.
b) The soldier’s belief was that the castle was impregnable.
22. a) A casuarina tree is referred to in these lines.
b) The tree is strong like a giant. So it survives the tight hold of the creeper.
23. a) The second stage that of a school boy is referred to here.
b) The school boy has a shining face but is unwilling to go to school. He is complaining.
24. a) Ulysses’ purpose in life was sailing as far as and as long as he could to gain experience.
b) His venture would last till his death.
25. a) The son needs lazy days to seek deeper motives.
b) Metaphor.
26. a) Napoleon is compared to the mother eagle.
b) eagle - eye ; bruised - breathes
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.
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29. Had I a car, I would drop you.
30. I watched a movie which was fantastic.

PART - III
31. Reference : These lines are taken from the poem, ‘The Castle’ by Edwin Muir.
Context : He describes the strength of the castle and believes that it was safe outside.
Explanation : The castle was well protected from the turret wall and an enemy at a
distance of half a mile could be seen. So there was no threat from anyone.
The soldiers were protected by thick and tall walls and strong gates. It was
full of weapons and food.
32. Reference : These lines are taken from the poem, ‘All the world’s a stage’ by William
Shakespeare.
Context : These lines refer to the fourth stage of man, a soldier.
Explanation : The soldier is jealous to get honour. He suddenly becomes violent during
any argument. He craves for short-lived glory.
33. Reference : These lines are taken from the poem, ‘Incident of the French Camp’ by
Robert Browning.
Context : When the French army attacked Ratisbon, Napolean was standing on a
mountain waiting for the news of the result of the attack.
Explanation : The wounded soldier brought the news of the capture of Ratisbon by
the French forces to Napoleon. He was proud that he could sacrifice his
life for the country. He told the chief that the French were victorious and
immediately fell down dead smiling.
34. The little boys sold strawberries on the outskirts of Verona. They polished in the public
square. They also sold news papers till the midnight.
35. Due to hospitalization of Dr. Bernard his work was affected because there were patients
waiting for him. His wife could not take care of their young baby.
36. The author says that liberty is not a personal affair. It is a social contract and accommodation
of interests of others.
37. a) Cricket b) Lawn tennis c) Hockey and Volley ball
38. Student : Good morning sir, what do you want sir?
Cultural Secretary : Good morning. I want you to participate in the cultural programme.
Student : OK sir. I will do it.
Cultural Secretary : You should practise daily.
Student : Please give me a topic sir.
Cultural Secretary : ‘Avoid Plastics’.
Student : OK sir. I will practise and bring it.
Cultural Secretary : OK.
39. Ingredients : Onion, tomato, cumin powder, green chilly, mint leaves, red powder
and curd.
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Procedure : Rinse the onion, mind leaves, tomatoes, green chilly and chop them.
Whisk the curd. Add the finely chopped onion, mind leaves, tomato and
green chilly in the curd. Add red powder, cumin powder and salt. Mix
well. Now the onion raita is ready to serve.
40. a) soul b) truth c) company

PART - IV
41. a) Title ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’
Author A.J. Cronin
Theme Supreme sacrifices of little boys
 The title signifies that age does not matter but hard work, courtesy, selflessness good
deeds and dignity of doing any kind of task happily. This kind of nature and good spirits
in a person makes one a gentleman. War tragedies and adversities shake the people
to the core. They prove to be great testing times which end up in glory. In the similar
circumstances amidst the ravages of war, the two boys Nicola and Jacopo displayed great
maturity, wisdom and faith. In this story the two smalls Jacopo and Nicola work exhaustively.
They shine shoes, sell newspaper, do all kinds of work to earn money for Lucia’s treatment.
Their father had been killed in the war.
 They save money spending the minimum on their food and dress. The two brothers act
in an examplary manner to keep alive relationship with their grit and perseverance. Truly
they justify the little ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’.
b) Deleted Portion.
42. a) Poem All the World’s a Stage
Poet William Shakespeare
Theme Man plays seven roles in the life of drama
 Shakespeare considers the whole world a stage where men and women are only
actors. They enter the stage when they are born and exit when they die. Every man, during
his life time, plays seven roles based on age. In the first stage, as an infant, he is wholly
dependent on the mother or a nurse. Later, emerging as a school child, he slings his bag
over his shoulder and creeps most reluctantly to school. His third stage is that of a lover,
busy composing sad ballads for his beloved and yearns for her attention. In the fourth
stage, he is aggressive and ambitious and seeks reputation in all that he does. He promises
solemnly to guard his country and becomes a soldier. As he grows older, with maturity and
wisdom, he becomes a fair judge. During this stage, he is firm and serious. In the sixth
stage, he is seen with loose pantaloons and spectacles. His manly voice changes into a
childish treble. The last scene of all is his second childhood. Slowly, he loses his faculties of
sight, hearing, smell and taste and exits the world.
b) Poem Incident of the French Camp
Poet Robert Browning
Theme Patriotism
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 The young soldier, though wounded fatally, became determined to convey the happy
news of victory to Napoleon. He rode the horse at his fastest. He approached the mound
where the emperor was standing. He kept his lips compressed in order to prevent the
flow of blood from his mouth. His breast was shot in two but he was courageous enough
to conceal his severe wound. He showed little sign of pain. Smiling in joy, he jumped off
the horse and gave the happy news of victory to the emperor, He exclaimed with pride
that French had conquered Ratisbon and he himself had hoisted the flag of France. When
Napoleon heard the news, his eyes flashed. But presently, he became concerned. He asked
if he was wounded. The wounded soldier proudly said that he was killed. Indeed he died
heroically.
43. a) Title God Sees the Truth but Waits
Author Leo Tolstoy
Theme Forgiveness is the best form of revenge

 A young merchant, Dimitrich Aksionov lived with his wife and children in a town,
Vladimir. He lived a care free like until he got married. He had been a drunkard before
marriage. But after marriage, he lived peacefully with his family. One day he planned to
take a trip to go to Nizhny fair. But, his wife warned him not to go as she had dreamt a
bad dream of his trip. He didn’t care about the dream and started his journey. On the way
he met a merchant and spent the night with him in an inn. Next day early morning, he
woke up and continued his journey. On his way he was stopped by two soldiers and they
accused him of having murdered the merchant with whom he had stayed the previous
night. As there was no evidence to prove his innocence, Ivan was imprisoned. His wife
also suspected that her husband was guilty. He spent the next twenty six years in prison
which made Ivan a God-fearing man. He became ‘Grandfather’ and ‘the Saint’ to his fellow
prisoners.
 One day a new prisoner, Makar Semyonich arrived. From the talk between the two,
Aksionov understood that Makar was the real murderer of the merchant. But, he did not
speak to him about it. In the meanwhile, Makar secretly dug a tunnel in the prison cell to
escape. Aksionov knew about it but did not reveal the truth even to the Governor when he
was questioned closely. Knowing the character of Aksionov, Makar felt deeply for him and
approached him to seek for forgiveness. That night Makar confessed that it was he who
had killed the merchant and asked for his forgiveness. He forgave him. When the Governor
came to know of his innocence, he ordered for his release. But, by that time, Aksionov was
already no more.
b) Title All Summer in a Day
Author Ray Douglas Bradbury
Theme Pleasures of sunlight on Venus
 A group of children have been living on the planet Venus with their families. They are
waiting for a momentous occasion. The sun will come out after seven years of continuous
rain. They saw the sun only two hours. Margot a thin pale girl lived in Ohio in the USA until
she was five. She knows the sun. Other children become upset with her. Finally the rain
stops and the children come out and enjoy playing under the sun except Margot because
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Margot is locked in a faraway closest. Suddenly the sun retreats and the rain falls. They
walk slowly to the closet where they have locked Margot. Finally they unlock the door and
Margot slowly emerges.
44. Note making
Aim of Education:
• To enable the human personality to grow.
• Aims at physical, intellectual, spiritual and moral development.
• Good health is the first condition of happiness in life.
• Games are means of bodily exercise.
• Players have better appetite and better digestion.
• Games make the body healthy and strong and also make muscular.
SUMMARY
Rough copy:
Topic: Aim of Education
 The aim of education is to enable the human personality to grow. It also aims at
physical, intellectual, spiritual and moral development of a human being. Good health is
the first condition of happiness in life. Games are the effective means of bodily exercises.
Those who play games have better appetite and better digestion. Games not only make
the body healthy and strong but also make it muscular.
Fair copy:
Topic: Aim of Education
 The aim of education is to enable the human personality to grow. It also aims at
physical, intellectual, spiritual and moral development of a human being. Good health is
the first condition of happiness in life. Games are the effective means of bodily exercises.
Those who play games have better appetite and better digestion. Games not only make
the body healthy and strong but also make it muscular.
45. a) From 26th October 20XX.
XXX,
YYY,
ZZZ.
To
Human Resource Manager,
Cheyyar Construction Pvt. Ltd.,
Mount Road,
Chennai 600 002.
Sir/Madam,
Sub: Requisition for adequate time to join.
Ref: Your appointment letter dt. 20th October 20XX.
 I received your offer letter and I am very much grateful to you. I am not able to
join on the specific date since my mother was hospitalized and I am the only son for
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her to look after her. I hereby request you to give me one week’s time and I assure
you that I will join after a week.
Hoping to get favorable reply from you,
I thank you.
Yours faithfully,
XXX.
Address on the envelope :
To
Human Resource Manager,
Cheyyar Construction Pvt. Ltd.,
Mount Road, Chennai 600 002.
b) Newspaper Reading:
 Newspaper reading is one of the most beneficial habits. It helps us get acquainted with
the current affairs of the world. We get to know about the latest happenings through a
reliable source. Similarly, we also get an insight into the different domains including politics,
cinema, business, sports and many more. Furthermore, newspaper reading also results
in opening doors to new employment opportunities. Reliable companies post their ads in
the newspaper for business and employment opportunities so we see how it is a good
place to seek jobs. Furthermore, we can easily promote our brands and products with the
help of newspapers. The consumers learn about the latest deals. Most importantly, it also
improves the vocabulary and grammar of a person. You can learn new words and rectify
your grammar through newspaper reading. In addition, a person who reads a newspaper
can speak fluently on various topics. They can socialize better as they are well aware of
the most common topics. Similarly, it also saves us from getting bored. You won’t need any
company if you have a newspaper in hand.
46. a) i) He gave a lot of advice. ii) I have finished my meal. iii) They discussed politics.
iv) Though he is ill, he attends the class. (or) He is ill but he attends the class.
v) If they had contacted me, I would have helped them. (OR)
b) i) bear, bare ii) could/will iii) need iv) has bought
47. a) i) Medicine ii) Religion iii) Politics iv) Health v) Agriculture (OR)
b) i) Kabbadi is a national sport of Bangladesh.
ii) Kabbadi is played between two teams of seven players.
iii) 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.
iv) When a raider returns to their own half of the court he concedes point to the
opposite team.
v) Yes.
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Question
PTA MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 1
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
2
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write the
option code and the corresponding answer.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. ..... seeing your car pulled up by his insolence of office.
a) gentleness b) modesty c) awareness d) rudeness
2. I experienced not only agony and fear but also anger.
a) suffering b) frustration c) confusion d) pride
3. We watched for a few moments; then as trade slackened we went over.
a) increased b) heightened c) reduced d) multiplied
Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. The end of such liberty would be universal chaos.
a) confusion b) orderliness c) disorder d) commotion
5. We came upon them in the windy and deserted square.
a) deprived b) inhabited c) lonely d) despised
6. He had returned to the hospital because he had a malignant tumour of the bone.
a) serious b) big c) benign d) harmful
7. Choose the meaning of the foreign word “faux pas”.
a) wonderful incident b) social behaviour c) good decision d) false pass
8. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation “OPEC”.
a) Organisation of Proper Education Committee
b) Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries
c) Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries
d) Oil, Petrol and Ethanol Committee
9. Choose the correct compound word that can be placed after before the word “fast”.
a) run b) walk c) break d) sit
10. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom “in deep waters”.
a) under the water b) under the ocean c) in trouble d) wealthy condition
11. Write the American English word for the underlined word in the following sentence.
“He is a beggar”.
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5. Rolling chairs - 4 Nos
6. Plastic stools - 10 Nos
 We will make the payment through cheque as soon as we receive your invoice. We
need the furniture within a week through road service. We hope that you will provide
to our satisfaction.
Thank you,
Yours sincerely,
S/d (Manager, Sai IAS Coaching Center)
Your Science Project:
 Last term we did a Science Project on fragrant mini soaps. It is a well-known fact that
when we wash our hand with soap and water, lather is formed. The soap leather washes
away the oil and the dirt on our hands. One part of the soap article attracts water and the
other part, oil. With this principle in our mind, we arranged a stirring stick, one mould and
a measuring cylinder. We obtained food colours, scent and glycerin flakes. We make use
of the pan from home with the help of these materials, we prepared fragrant mini soaps.
Firstly, a glycerin flake was broken into small pieces. Them the measuring cylinder was
filled up with these small pieces. For 10 seconds, we microwaved the glycerin. Thirdly, we
added 1-2 drops of colour and four drops of scent. Then it was kept in the freezer for about
30 minutes. Now the customized soap was ready.
Our Project has been cost-effective, which won the science teachers’ appreciation.
46. a) i) Oxygen is heavier than Hydrogen.
ii) Professor Usha is not only a writer but also an orator.
iii) We needn’t apply for a bank loan, need we?
iv) The dog jumped into the well.
v) One of my teachers is rich.
b) i) was talking ii) would help iii) must / should iv) dare v) did she?
47. a) Birbal, the wise jestor
 Birbal was a jester in the court of Akbar. Other courtiers were jealous of Birbal.
One day they asked Akbar to test Birbal. Akbar allowed them to test Birbal. One of
the courtiers asked him how many crows there were in Agra. A week’s time was given
to Birbal to answer the question. After a week, Akbar saw Birbal on the terrace. Birbal
replied that there were as many birds as there were hairs in the head of the courtiers.
On hearing this Akbar laughed. He appreciated Birbal for his wisdom.
b) i) Varanasi is considered a cumulative city.
ii) Due to devastating demolitions it lost parts of it.
iii) Diana Eck said about Varanasi that there was hardly a stone left upon stone.
iv) The purpose of the project was to redevelop areas around the Vishwanath temple
and provide upgraded amenities to pilgrims.
v) The project has set off fiery debates.

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b) Joint family system in child development.
 A family which lives together with all family members up to 2nd generation
like grand parents, parents, uncle, aunts and their children is called a joint family . The
importance of joint family is understood by the Indians since time immemorial. But
while young people are fond of advanced lifestyles, they shy away from living jointly
with their parents and grandparents. These people usually miss a lot of fun, caring,
elder’s guidance from time to time lack of which causes a lot of problems in the future
like loneliness, frustration etc. In the joint family , all members are equally sharing all
expenses, works and other things with the other members of the family so the burden
of work will not be felt by any single person. All children get equal share of love, care,
guidance and education by the grandparents so that they never miss anything in their
whole life. Similarly they can also easily get help from their parents. Small children will
get guidance from their uncle, aunts, and other family members. Sharing resources
with the cousins and sisters helps parents minimize the expenses on their child. On
the eve of big occasions like marriage, birthdays, engagements, anniversaries etc., the
whole work can easily be shared with all members so that the event will be successful.
This will bring down the burden of the parents.
46. a) i) The teacher along with the students attends the function.
ii) I bought a blue shirt and a tie.
iii) I do not understand the problem.
iv) The trains are often late.
v) He said that he could drive a car.
b) i) reached ii) plays iii) will iv) shall v) used to
47. a) Night Watchman:
 The manager of a firm advertised for a night watchman. All the applicants were
present. But the manager was not satisfied. He found something wrong with each
man. There was Raju, an applicant. He was sitting in a corner, waiting for his turn. The
manager found nothing wrong in his appearance. He questioned about his health. He
got the reply that he was suffering from sleeplessness. The manager was happy and
appointed him.
b) i) The government is taking the issue of road safety seriously because it is committed
to reducing the number of people killed in accidents.
ii) Discussions are being conducted regularly to bring law makers, law enforcement
officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents.
iii) 1,43,077 were caught breaking the rules about traffic lights in the first ten months.
iv) People said that they broke the rules about traffic lights due to rushing of an
urgent appointment or even worse, to be completely oblivious of the changing of
the lights.
v) Fine and ban on driving for a specified time are some of the usual punishments
given to those breaking the traffic rules.
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Question
PTA MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 3
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
4
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90
PART - I
Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write the
option code and the corresponding answer.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. One is liable to put in too much milk.
a) likely b) responside c) eager d) certain
2. Liberty is not a personal affair only but a social contract.
a) concern b) commitment c) allotment d) connection
3. The trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew of two.
a) gallant b) timid c) happy d) sad
Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. We have a whole kingdom in which we rule alone, can do what we choose, be wise or
ridiculous...
a) comical b) sensless c) sensible d) absurd
5. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised nowdays.
a) disliked b) hated c) liked d) accepted
6. I imagined that our destinations would be some humble dwellings.
a) meek b) yielding c) mild d) proud
7. Choose the suitable option to pair it with the given word “pop” to form a compound
word.
a) blast b) corn c) turn d) head
8. Choose the right expansion of “NOC”.
a) National Optical Company b) Name Of the Company
c) No Objection Certificate d) Nation Oriented Company
9. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
The project was rejected in toto.
a) totally b) partially c) slightly d) partly
10. Choose the right definition for the given term ‘theophobia’.
a) Fear of light b) Fear of God c) Fear of devil d) Fear of rain
11. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘demonstration’.
a) demon b) demo c) station d) demons
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A REPORT
In order to introduce our Indian Culture and Moral Values to the school children, every
year we are conducting Inter School Cultural Competitions.
This year, the following competitions were held from 21st August, 20XX to 18th
September, 20XX for the children from L.K.G. to X Standard:
•  rimat Bhagavad Gita Chanting – 7th Chapter for Primary School students and 9th
S
Chapter for High School students.
•  ainting Competition: The topics were “Saints of India” for Primary School and
P
“Mera Bharat Mahan (Glory of the Great India)” for High School.
•  ssay Writing: The topic was “The life is short, The world is transient, They alone
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live who live for others”- a saying of Swami Vivekananda.
•  locution Competition: For High School students – “If I were a parent, how would
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I grow my children?” and for Primary School students – “Why should I not tell lie?”
•  uiz Competition: This consisted of 6 rounds of questions culled from the Ramayana
Q
and the Mahabharata.
•  ancy Dress for L.K.G. UKG and First standard students had “Animals and birds” as
F
the theme and from 2nd standard .to 4th Standard children had “Great personalities
from the history of India”
 In all 1150 students from 22 schools registered their names and among them
552 took part in the competition. A total of 62 prizes along with certificates were
awarded to the winners. Each participant was given participation certificate. Each
School that took part in the competition was gifted with a set of “Complete works of
Swami Vivekananda”
 The function was a grand success.
46. a) i) The angry man entered the room. iii) I met the officer concerned.
ii) The earth revolves around the iv) Vimala attended the party yesterday.
sun. v) The news is very thrilling.
b) i) alter/altar ii) shall iii) ought to/need iv) when
47. a) i) The children work all day. iii) ‘We’ refers to children.
ii) They cried for rest. iv) bending
v) They would merely lie down to rest if they saw any meadows.
b) The clever trap
 Once there lived a big merchant. He sold cotton. He owned a factory. There were
many employees working. One day a heap of cotton was stolen. The owner tried to
find out the cultprit. But there was no clue. The merchant’s secretary assured that
he would find out the criminal. He gave an idea to the owner. He asked the owner to
arrange for a feast. He asked him to invite all the workers. The merchant too agreed.
In the middle of the feast the secretary suddenly shouted that the cotton was sticking
to the hair of thieves. Immediately the guilty dusted their heads. They tried to clear
the cotton. They were caught in the clever trap made by the secretary.
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Question
PTA MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 4
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
5
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write the
option code and the corresponding answer.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. As we made the rounds, my interest was again provoked by their remarkable
demeanour.
a) appearance and behaviour b) sloth
c) awareness d) rudeness
2. My progress, although slow, was steady.
a) weak b) bad c) firm d) worse
3. Individual liberty would have become social anarchy.
a) lawlessness b) order c) control d) lawfulness
Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. He had full confidence in the mechanic.
a) trust b) diffidence c) reliance d) acceptance
5. A stout old lady was walking with her basket in the middle of a street.
a) fat b) bulky c) plump d) thin
6. Their devotion had touched me deeply.
a) dedication b) loyalty c) disloyalty d) love
7. Choose the suitable phrasal verb for the underlined word in the sentence.
Ram’s request was rejected by his manager.
a) turned off b) turned down c) turned in d) turned away
8. Choose the blended form of “motel”.
a) motor car + hotel b) motor + hotel c) motorway + hotel d) motorist + hotel
9. Choose the clipped form of the word for “newscast”.
a) cast b) new c) casts d) news
10. _________ is one who studies atmosphere, weather and climate.
a) meteorologist b) geologist c) archaeologist d) seismologist
11. Choose the suitable meaning for the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
At present, the performance of the State’s Kabbadi team is “at a low ebb”.
a) at the peak b) outstanding
c) up to the expectation d) on the decline
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eggplants. Besides, there would be a large cage filled with different species of birds
like peacocks or parrots. In my opinion, each person has a dream house that continues
to remain on his mind as long as he lives. The place where we spend our life is very
significant because our moods are affected by the design and the location.
46. a) i) I can speak English besides Hindi.
ii) I have ordered a cup of coffee.
iii) Have you ever seen the Tajmahal?
iv) There is no friendship between Sooraj and Manu.
v) Akash is suffering from fever.
b) i) would buy ii) is collected iii) may iv) ought to v) root
47. a) The Disobedient Son:
 Once there was a rich farmer in a village. He had a lot of land, cattle and many
servants. He had two sons. He led a happy life with them. After some years the
younger son became unhappy. He asked his father for his share of the property. His
father advised him not to demand like that. But he would not listen to his father’s
advice. He got his share and sold them. He had a huge amount with him. With this
amount he travelled to a distant country. He had bad company there and fell into evil
ways. All the money was gone. He became poor and no one helped him. Then he
understood his mistake and returned to his country. His father and brother took him
into their fold and supported him to lead a better life.
Moral: We should obey our parents.
b) i) The dispute was which was greater – man or the brute.
ii) The lion claimed to be courageous.
iii) The man tried to give proof of his strength by prating.
iv) The man had to admit that one of them sculptured the stone.
v) The lion’s retort was that a lion would stride on the man.

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Question
PTA MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 5
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
6
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write the
option code and the corresponding answer.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. Suffering seems so cruelly prevalent in the world today.
a) rare b) abnormal c) common d) irregular
2. In some countries, teapots are fitted with little dangling baskets.
a) colouring b) brimming c) twisting d) hanging freely
3. I have liberty to be indifferent to you.
a) concerned b) troubled c) unconcerned d) anxious
Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. He had full confidence in the mechanic.
a) trust b) diffidence c) reliance d) acceptance
5. Suffering ennobles you, makes you a better person.
a) flatters b) humiliates c) honours d) exalts
6. The best manner of making tea is the subject of violent disputes.
a) rough b) gentle c) severe d) harsh
7. Choose the clipped form of the word for “public house”.
a) pub b) house c) pubse d) public
8. Choose the suitable meaning for the underlined phrasal verb in the sentence.
War broke out on 15th September.
a) started suddenly b) spread all over c) ended suddenly d) damaged entirely
9. Choose the blended form of “biopic”.
a) biography + pic b) biograph + picture
c) bio + pic d) biographical + picture
10. _________ is one who treats kidney diseases.
a) neonatologist b) neurologist c) nephrologist d) pulmonologist
11. Choose the suitable meaning for the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
The judgement of the lower court was declared “null and void” by the high court.
a) invalid b) relevant c) valid d) correct
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12. Which word can be placed before “word” to form a compound word?
a) cross b) good c) bad d) mute
13. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “cease”.
a) age b) less c) hood d) ness
14. Choose the correct expansion of the acronym “INSAT”.
a) International Satellite b) Independent Satellite Track
c) Indian National Satellite d) Inter National Space And Technology
15. Choose the disyllabic word from the given option.
a) count b) house c) economy d) bizarre
16. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the following statement.
This chapter is quite interesting, _________?
a) isn’t it b) aren’t they c) are they d) is it
17. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the given sentence.
Its time to bid adieu to all of you gathered here.
a) salute b) welcome c) goodbye d) ovation
18. Choose the correct preposition for the following sentence.
The prayer session will be held _________ Fridays.
a) at b) on c) with d) of
19. Choose the polite alternative word for the underlined word in the following sentence.
This is a school for the “blind”.
a) mentally challenged b) handicapped
c) unseeing d) visually impaired
20. Identify the sentence pattern of the following sentence.
My sister keeps the house clean.
a) SVOA b) SVAA c) SVOC d) SVIODO

PART - II
SECTION - 1
Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any four sets. 4×2=8
21. “Full galloping; nor bridle drew
Until he reached the mound”
a) Who came galloping on a horse to Napoleon?
b) What does the phrase “full galloping” suggest?
22. “They have their exits and their entrances
And one man in his time plays many parts”
a) What does the poet mean by the term ‘exits and entrances’?
b) What is the figure of speech used here?
23. “......... free imaginations
Bringing changes into a world resenting change”
a) How does free imagination help the world?
b) Identify the figure of speech in the above line.
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24. “A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound
No other tree could live”
a) Which tree is referred to in the above lines?
b) What quality of tree is highlighted here?
25. “.... I mete and dole
Unequal laws unto a savage race,
That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and
Know not me”
a) What does Ulysses do?
b) Ulysses is not happy to perform his duties as a king. Why?
26. “We could do nothing, being sold”
a) Why couldn’t they do anything?
b) Why did they feel helpless?
SECTION - 2
Do as directed.
Answer any three questions.  3×2=6
27. Report the dialogue:
Maya : What are you searching for?
Usha : I am searching for my physics record note book.
28. Deepa attended the interview. She secured the job. (use ‘if clause’)
29. I completed my homework yesterday. (change the voice)
30. In spite of his illness he attended the meeting. (change into compound sentence)

PART - III
SECTION - 1
Explain any two of the following with reference to the context.  2×3=6
31. “May Love defend thee from oblivion’s curse”.
32. “Let him have lazy days seeking his deeper motives”.
33. “He works his work, I mine”.
SECTION - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in not more than 30 words. 2×3=6
34. What does the ‘rule of the road’ mean?
35. What did Edmund Hillary and Tenzing gift to the God of lofty Summit? How did they do
it?
36. What happened in the grand finale?
SECTION - 3
Answer any three of the following. 3×3=9
37. You are Raja / Rani. Draft an email to your friend inquiring about her studies.
38. Write a dialogue of at least 6 utterances between a student and a teacher.
39. Describe the process of preparing fruit salad for 2 persons.
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40. Rearrange the jumbled sentence.
a) every hope / there is / walk and sing / that / she will
b) ennobles you / suffering / a better person / and makes you
c) a personal / liberty is not / but a social contract / affair only

PART - IV
Answer the following. 7×5=35
41. Answer any one of the following in a paragraph of about 150 words.
a) Summarise George Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A nice cup of tea”.
b) Describe the feelings of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing as they reached the top of the
Summit.
42. Answer any one of the following in a paragraph of about 150 words.
a) The young soldier matched his emperor in courage and patriotism. Elucidate your
answer
b) Describe the capture of the Castle.
43. Answer any one of the following in a paragraph of about 150 words.
a) Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
b) Bring out the irony in the message “Remember Caesar”.
44. a) Write a summary or make notes of the following passage.
  Since time immemorial, Mahabalipuram has been always a city whose fame has
spread far and wide as a seat of religion, learning and an important port in the ancient
world. It is located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu and is home to several
architectural monuments built between the 7th and the 9th century. Mahabalipuram
was at the height of its splendour and glory during the reign of Narasimha Varman
who played an important role in building the many magnificent temples. The Shore
Temple at Mahabalipuram is a world heritage site as classified by UNESCO and is
believed to be the only existing temple amongst the seven shore temples that were
originally constructed. Constructed during the 7th century by Narasimha Varman
the temple bears exquisite designs and carvings and is supposed to be the fore
runner of Dravidian architecture. Arjuna’s Penance is a rock structure carved to
resemble a whale and was built by Raja Narasimha the first. Krishna Mandapam
is one of the largest Madapams and is dedicated to Lord Krishna, the mentor and
guide of the Pandavas. Varaha Mandapam lies beside the Arjuna penance and is
dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s Varaha incarnation. Mahabalipuram is well connected to
other cities in India. The Chennai airport is located 60 km from Mahabalipuram. The
city is also well connected by road to Chennai, Kanchipuram and Pondicherry.
45.
a) You are interested in applying for a scholarship programme to study at a foreign
University. Write a letter to the foreign university enquiring about the course. In
your letter.
* explain which course you are interested in
* tell what you know about the University
* Explain why you should receive the scholarship (OR)
b) Write a Paragraph about “Youth – the Power of Nation”.
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46. a) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and correct them.
i) Brutus stabbed Caesar by a dagger.
ii) They described about the scenery.
iii) She doesn’t like coffee, isn’t it?
iv) India defeated Pakistan by innings.
v) I never do any work behind 10 p.m. (OR)
b) Fill in the blanks appropriately.
i) The guests arrived when we _________ (watch) the T.V.
(use a suitable tense form)
ii) If you _________ (speak) more slowly, he might have understood you.
(use a suitable tense form)
iii) Even if you ask me not to go, I _________. (use a modal verb)
iv) My father _________ play foot ball in his college days. (use a semi modal verb)
v) He _________ (threw / through) the book out of the window.
(use the appropriate word)
47. a) Develop the following hints into a story.
Priya – domestic help – natural singer – often sings while at work – visitor noticed
– made a video of her song – uploaded it – becomes viral – singing sensation
overnight. (OR)
Read the following passage and answer in your own words, the questions
b) 
given below.
  Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a nation-wide campaign in India for the period
2014 to 2019 that aims to clean up the streets, roads and infrastructure of India’s
cities, towns, urban and rural areas. The campaign’s official name is in Hindi and
translates to “Neat and tidy India Mission” in English. The objectives of Swachh
Bharat include eliminating open defecation through the construction of house hold-
owned and community-owned toilets and establishing an accountable mechanism of
monitoring toilet use. Run by the Government of India, the mission aims to achieve
an “open-defecation free India” by 2nd October 2019, the 150th birth anniversary
of Mahatma Gandhi by constructing 100 million toilets in rural India at a projected
cost of Rs.1.96 lakh crore. The campaign was officially launched on 2nd October
2014 at Rajghat, New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is India’s largest
cleanliness drive. Modi has called the campaign “Satyagrah se Swachhagrah” in
reference to Gandhi’s “Champaran Satyagraha” launched on 10th April 1916. The
government has constructed 11 million toilets since 2014. Many people continue
not to use toilets despite having them. The campaign has been criticized for using
coercive approaches to force people to use toilets. Many households have been
threatened with a loss of benefits such as access to electricity or food entitlements
through the public distribution system. As per an independent survey released
by Quality Council of India in August 2017, overall national rural access to toilets
increased to 62.5% and usage of toilets to 91.3%. The World Health Organisation
has in its report stated that at least 1,80,000 diarrhoeal deaths were averted in rural
India since the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission.
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Questions:
i) What is the meaning of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan?
ii) What is the main objective of this mission?
iii) When and by whom was this mission launched?
iv) Name the project launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
v) Mention two coercive approaches made by the government.

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ANSWERS PTA Model Question Paper - 5 Question Paper 6

PART - I
1. c) common 11. a) invalid
2. d) hanging freely 12. a) cross word
3. c) unconcerned 13. b) less
4. b) diffidence 14. c) Indian National Satellite
5. b) humiliates 15. d) bizarre
6. b) gentle 16. a) isn’t it?
7. a) pub 17. c) goodbye
8. a) started suddenly 18. b) on
9. d) biographical + picture 19. d) visually impaired
10. c) nephrologist 20. c) SVOC
PART - II
21. a) A French young soldier.
b) the horse is running at its fastest.
22. a) ‘Exits’ means death and ‘entrance’ means births.
b) Metaphor.
23. a) Free imagination helps bring changes into the world.
b) Personification
24. a) Casuarina tree
b) The tree is described as being gallant, and possibly brave, as very few trees could
survive in the strangle-hold of this creeper.
25. a) Ulysses is making laws for people who don’t even know him.
b) Ulysses does not want to be an idle king who would meet the people to talk to them
about the laws. He knows that he cannot retire from travel.
26. a) They couldn’t do anything against human greed for gold.
b) They had no weapon to fight against human greed for gold.
27. Maya asked Usha what she was searching for. Usha replied that she was searching for the
physics record note book.
28. If Deepa had not attended the interview, she would not have secured the job.
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38. Student : Excuse me sir.
Teacher : Yes, what do you want?.
Student : I want leave for two days.
Teacher : Why do you want leave?.
Student : I am feeling unwell.
Teacher : Give me the application for leave. Take care of your health.
39. Mixed fruit salad
• Take the necessary fruits.
• Cut into slices.
• Collect in a cup.
• Add pepper, sugar or salt.
• Add honey if you like.
• Serve it with fork/spoon.
40. a) There is every hope that one day she will walk and sing.
b) Suffering ennobles you and makes you a better person.
c) Liberty is not a personal affair only, but a social contract.
PART - IV
41. a) A Nice Cup of Tea
 Refer PTA Model Question Paper 1 - Question Paper 2 - Q.No. 41 (a).
b) Title The Summit
Author Edmund Hillary
Theme Adventures are always full of thrills and frills
 The well-organized expedition was launched in the spring of 1953, After a pair
of climbers failed to reach the top on May 27, Hillary and Tenzing set out for it early
on May 29. By late morning they were standing on the summit. The ridge seemed to
be never ending. They had to cut hump after hump to move forward. Their original
enthusiasm gave place to some great struggle. They saw a narrow snow ridge going
up to the top. They made few more beating of the ice axe and they reached the top.
They felt relieved from the troublesome journey. They shook hands and embraced
each other. It was 11.30. They saw some unclimbed peaks like Makalu, Kanchenjunga
and some more peaks in Nepal.
42. a) Incident of the French Camp
 Refer Govt. Model Question Paper 2019 - Question Paper 1 - Q.No. 42 (b).
b) Poem The Castle
Poet Edwin Muir
Theme Avarice for gold annihilates glories

 Edwin Muir, in his poem, ‘The Castle’, describes the confidence of the soldiers in
the beginning and the treacherous act of one warder which led to the fall of the castle.
It is written in the form of a monologue. Throughout the summer season the enemy
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Question
PTA MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 6
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
7
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write the
option code and the corresponding answer.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. Then as trade slackened we went over.
a) prospered b) continued c) increased d) reduced
2. These are not the only controversial points to arise in connection with tea drinking.
a) acceptable b) peaceful c) arguable d) agreeable
3. Suffering was something basic that was full of solace for me.
a) comfort b) distress c) anguish d) boredom
Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. I shall not inquire of you whether I may eat mustard with my mutton.
a) respond b) ask c) investigate d) interrogate
5. Tenzing collapsed at the top like a giant fish.
a) refreshed b) fell down c) gave way d) fainted
6. He had returned to the hospital because he had a malignant tumour of the bone.
a) serious b) big c) benign d) harmful
7. Choose the meaning of the foreign word “en route”.
a) returning b) on the way to
c) on the short cut road d) on the wrong route
8. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation “OPEC”.
a) Organisation of Proper Education Committee
b) Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries
c) Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries
d) Oil, Petrol and Ethanol Committee
9. Choose the correct compound word that can be placed after the word “soft”.
a) run b) walk c) ware d) pillow
10. Choose the suitable meaning for the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I told him flat that I did not like him.
a) expressed opinion directly b) expressed opinion indirectly
c) expressed to confuse d) expressed in his apartment
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b) SWACCH BHARAT MISSION:
 Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is one of the most significant and popular missions to
have taken place in India. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan translates to ‘Clean India Mission’.
This drive was formulated to cover all the cities and towns of India to make them
clean. This campaign was administered by the Indian government and was introduced
by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. It was launched on 2nd October in order to
honor Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a Clean India. The cleanliness campaign of Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan was run on a national level and encompassed all the towns, rural
and urban. It served as a great initiative in making people aware of the importance
of cleanliness. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan set a lot of objectives to achieve so that India
could become cleaner and better. In addition, it not only appealed to the sweepers and
workers but all the citizens of the country. This helped in making the message reach
wider. It aims to build sanitary facilities for all households. One of the most common
problems in rural areas is that of open defecation. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan aims to
eliminate that. Moreover, the Indian government intends to offer all the citizens with
hand pumps, proper drainage system, bathing facility and more. This will promote
cleanliness amongst the citizens. Similarly, they also want to make people aware of
health and education through awareness programs. After that, a major objective is to
teach the citizens to dispose of waste mindfully.
46. a) i) We bought a lot of furniture.
ii) Neither Pranav nor Krishna is intelligent.
iii) Ramesh is senior to Venkat.
iv) The dog jumped into the well.
v) She completed her work, didn’t she?
b) i) will meet ii) would have helped iii) must iv) dare v) peace
47. a) Night Watchman:
 The manager of a firm advertised for a night watchman. All the applicants were
present. But the manager was not satisfied. He found something wrong with each
man. There was Raju, an applicant. He was sitting in a corner, waiting for his turn.
Manager found nothing wrong in his appearance. He questioned about his health.
He got the reply that he was suffering from sleeplessness. Manager was happy and
appointed him.
b) i) Education, employment and empowerment.
ii) Right education helps the youth act in a responsible manner and work for the
progress of the nation.
iii) Illiterate population.
iv) Lack of employment of opportunities.
v) 60%.

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Question
Govt. QUESTION PAPER - Mar. 2020
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
8
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write the
option code and the corresponding answer.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. ..... that they only drink it in order to be warmed and stimulated.
a) admired b) motivated c) comforted d) welcomed
2. It was a great thrill to look straight down this enormous rock face.
a) huge b) rough c) steep d) lofty
3. ..... the end of such liberty would be universal chaos .
a) mystery b) destruction c) confusion d) harmony
Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. One night, we came upon them in the windy and deserted square.
a) crowded b) secured c) fertile d) desolate
5. Suffering seems so cruelly prevalent in the world today.
a) unbelievable b) unavoidable c) unfair d) uncommon
6. It seemed vital to her that they do so .....
a) jovial b) social c) trivial d) partial
7. Choose the correct singular form of “Bacteria’’.
a) Bacterian b) Bacteri c) Bacteriae d) Bacterium
8. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom found in the following sentence.
Eleventh hour preparation will not help the students.
a) till 11 p.m. b) at the last moment c) much in advance d) late at night
9. Fill in the blank with the most suitable preposition.
The tea should be put straight _________ the pot.
a) over b) on c) into d) in
10. Choose the correct American English word for “queue”.
a) straight b) level c) line d)order
11. Choose the correct expansion of the acronym “TOEFL”.
a) Testing of Energy, Fuel and Liquid
b) Test of Engineering for Fundamental Learners
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 Medical researchers continue to examine any health risks associated with mobile
phone use. Research has focused on germs, traffic accidents, cancer, electromagnetic
radiation, and health effects such as changes in brain activity and sleep patterns.
 There has been much debate surrounding the possible health effects of cell phone
use. People can avoid the health hazards by understanding what the risks are and how
to avoid them.
Cell Phones and Germs:
 Mobile phones not only carry important data, but germs too. The average mobile
phone user puts their phone in contact with several places where it can pick up germs.
 Basically if your hands are very dirty, then your phone tends to also be very
contaminated with the same type of bacteria. So, people are advised to wash their
hands with soap and water. They can also use a hand sanitizer, and importantly, clean
their mobile phones often using cloths and wipes.
45. a) Letter Writing:
From 14th December 20XX.
XXX,
YYY,
ZZZ.
To
The Manager,
Sales Division, Amazon,
Guragon.
Respected Sir / Madam,
Sub: Complaint about the damaged watch – Reg.
Ref : Order No. XXXXXX9340 dt 5th Nov 20XX.
 I made an order for the TIMEX watch with your firm on 5th Nov 20XX. I paid the
money through the debit card on the same day. When I received the parcel on 14th
December 20XX, I found the watch was damaged. The dial was completely scratched.
I could not see the time properly. Moreover the watch didn’t work at all. Kindly let me
know what to do further for replacement.
Expecting your favourable reply,
Faithfully Yours,
XXX.
Address on the envelope:
To
The Manager,
Sales Division, Amazon,
Guragon.
b) ABC Street,
XYZ Town.
14th December 20XX.
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Question
Govt. QUESTION PAPER - Sep. 2020
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
9
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
(i) Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
(ii) Choose the most suitable answers from the given four alternatives and write
the along with the corresponding option codes.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. ..... then as trade slackened we went over.
a) commenced b) improved c) continued d) reduced
2. ..... and no more humps to tantalize us with hopes of success.
a) attract b) disappoint c) taunt d) encourage
3. You may ..... seeing your car pulled up by his insolence of office, feel that your liberty
has been outraged.
a) rudeness b) greediness c) laziness d) sloppiness
Choose the most appropriate antonyms for the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. One does not feel wise, brave or more optimistic.
a) realistic b) pessimistic c) pragmatic d) naturalistic
5. He had a malignant tumour of the bone.
a) harmful b) moderate c) benign d) terminal
6. She was a very frail girl.
a) strong b) brilliant c) wealthy d) modern
7. Choose the correct American English word for ‘pavement’.
a) pedestal b) scaffold c) pavilion d) sidewalk
8. Form a derivative by adding a suitable prefix to the rootword ‘belief’
a) mis___ b) dis___ c) non___ d) un___
9. Choose the word that cannot be added after ‘over’ to form a compound word.
a) piece b) board c) flow d) coat
10. The study of principles of beauty is _________
a) Numismatics b) Aesthetics c) Phonetics d) Linguistics
11. A person who is unable to pay his debts is a _________
a) traitor b) bankrupt c) tyrant d) convict
12. Choose the right word to replace the phrasal verb in the following sentence.
On hearing the shocking news, the woman passed out.
a) trembled b) wailed c) perspired d) fainted
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father. Take care of him as well as your health. Keep a servant for domestic work.
Your affectionate friend,
XXX.
Address on the envelope:
To
Mr. G. Shyam,
2, Arvind Avenue,
Greenways Road,
Chennai.
46. a) i) Accoding to the poet, Gods are happy in heaven when women are honoured upon
the earth.
ii) Unfulfilled hopes are considered as the miserable plight of women.
iii) The poet calls the life of women sacred because they lead a pious life and they
serve God by serving all.
iv) If women are fearless, frank and free, leading a simple and humble life and treated
with a sense of love, this world can be transformed into heaven,
v) God and Women
b) Lazy People
 Once there was a king. He was unhappy because his subjects were very lazy. He
wanted to teach them a lesson. One day he placed a big stone in the middle of a busy
road. All the people passed through that way but none removed the stone. The stone
remained there for a week. All cursed the king and the government. After some days
the king ordered his soldiers to remove the stone. They rolled the stone aside in front
of the public. After the stone being removed, people found a box full of gold coins.
There was also a note which read “Gift to the one who removes stone”. All the people
hung their heads down. They felt ashamed. The king blamed people for their laziness
and sense of irresponsibility.
Moral: Don’t be irresponsible
47. a) i) No sooner did the actor enter the stage than the audience shouted in excitement.
ii) Let’s change the curtains today, shall we?
iii) Everyone knows that smoking is injurious to health..
iv) We have decided to follow a uniform system of appraisal.
v) The sparrow is one of the smallest birds I have seen.
b) i) quiet, quite ii) have never beaten iii) dare iv) on behalf of

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Question
Govt. QUESTION PAPER - Aug. 2021
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
10
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
(i) Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
(ii) Choose the most suitable answers from the given four alternatives and write
the along with the corresponding option codes.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. I follow my fancy and ask no man’s permission.
a) plan b) instinct c) temper d) desire
2. They are childish enough and in many ways artless.
a) selfless b) artistic c) guileless d) foolish
3. Suffering seems so cruelly prevalent in the world.
a) hearable b) massive c) unattended d) common
Choose the most appropriate antonyms for the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. The anticipation of the imagined separation only increases their fondness for the calf.
a) expectancy b) contemplation c) ignorance d) outlook
5. Nicola was glaring at his brother in vexation.
a) confusion b) anger c) surprise d) happy agreement
6. He was a good driver, and he had full confidence in the mechanic.
a) diffidence b) hope c) significance d) assurance
7. Choose the word that can be placed after the word ‘wind’ to form a compound word.
a) fan b) man c) proof d) pulse
8. Replace the underlined word with the polite form of expression.
I saw a disabled man.
a) gifted b) handicapped c) dyslexic d) physically challenged
9. Choose the word that has been spelt correctly from the options given.
a) amateur b) ametuer c) ameteur d) amatuer
10. Replace the underlined word with its polite form.
Raghav submitted his resignation last week and is unemployed right now.
a) unpaid b) retired c) on probation d) between jobs
11. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the underlined word.
Fertile soil is essential for the growth of plants.
a) in - b) im - c) dis - d) un -
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Dear Sir / Madam,
Sub : Request to replace the defective juicer.
Ref : Invoice No. 9422 dt 9th December 20XX.
 I bought a juicer on 9th December 2022 in your esteemed show room. When I
checked at home it was not working properly. There is no sound of motor. The Model
is Preethi U20 and it has a warranty of 2 years. The invoice number is mentioned
above. Kindly replace the defective juicer at the earliest.
Thank you,
Yours sincerely,
XXX.
Address on the envelope:
To
The Manager,
EZ Company,
Chennai.
b) XYZ City,
 14th December 20XX.
Dear Grandpa,
 Well and wish to hear the same from you. During the quarterly exam holidays I came
to your house. Indeed it was a pleasant experience and I could not forget those days I had
spent with you. Grandma and you pampered me a lot. I really miss both of you. I lived
with the nature for a week. I learnt a lot from both of you. City life doesn’t give me this
much opportunity. .Take care of your health. I am eagerly awaiting the next vacation.
Your loving grandson,
XXX.
Address on the envelope:
To
Mr. Sundaracholan,
3, Dr. M.G.R. Salai,
New Estate,
Nilgiri Hills.
46. a) Spot the errors.
i) She made me cry.
ii) The faster you run, the sooner you get tired.
iii) This is the least mark I have ever scored.
iv) My friends and I were sitting in a cafe and were talking.
v) No sooner did the power resume than the children screamed in joy. (OR)
b) Fill in the blanks.
i) goes ii) used to iii) sort, sought iv) as/since
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Question
Govt. QUESTION PAPER - May 2022
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
11
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
(i) Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
(ii) Choose the most suitable answers from the given four alternatives and write
the along with the corresponding option codes.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. We watched for a few moments; then as trade slackened we went over.
a) reduced b) improved c) loosened d) ended
2. Individual liberty would have become social anarchy.
a) welfare b) anxiety c) lawlessness d) deprivation
3. He was a walking horror, with a disfigured face and long flap of skin hanging from the
side of his neck to his body.
a) majestic b) marred c) dismantled d) diseased
Choose the most appropriate antonyms for the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. In those days, they didn’t have sophisticated heart surgery.
a) artificial b) painful c) primitive d) modern
5. Our father rejected it, saying it wouldn’t be sturdy.
a) pretty b) weak c) fashionable d) strong
6. We have a whole kingdom in which we rule alone, can do what we choose, be wise or
.... conventional or odd.
a) unconventional b) inefficient c) insufficient d) unbiased
7. Replace the underlined idiom with its suitable meaning.
The examinations are round the corner.
a) not to be avoided b) not in the near future c) very near d) to be postponed
8. Replace the underlined word with the polite form of expression.
Slow learners are to be taught with more care and attention.
a) bright b) unwilling learners c) hyper active d) slow bloomers
9. Choose the word that can be placed before the word “drive” to form a compound word.
a) pen b) roll c) rash d) dash
10. Choose the correct British English equivalent for the American English word “Vacation”.
a) Weekend b) Holiday c) Tour d) Leave
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(OR)
b) A Father to his Son:
Refer PTA Model Question Paper 4 - Question Paper 5 - Q.No. 42 (a).
43. a) God Sees the Truth but Waits:
Refer Govt. Model Question Paper 2019 - Question Paper 1 - Q.No. 43 (a).
(OR)
b) All summer in a day:
Refer Govt. Question Paper March 2020 - Question Paper 8 - Q.No. 43 (b).
44. a) Summary writing:
Rough Copy:
Telecommunication
 One of the key factors which sustain the pace of modern life style is
telecommunication. Nowadays it plays an important role in the commercial industrial and
economic activities of mankind. Telegraph was the earliest means of communication.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell discovered the telephone. Telegraph and Telephone
have to be connected by wires through which electrical signals travel in the form of
current. The discovery of wireless at the turn of century by Marconi was a resultion
in the history of communication technology. It is no longer necessary to connect the
transmitter and the receiver by wires. The advent of artificial satellite has marked a
new age in the history of global communication.
Fair Copy:
Telecommunication
 Telecommunication is one of the key factors of modern life style. It plays a
vital role in commercial, industrial and economic activities of mankind. The invention
of telegraph is the earliest means of communication. In 1876 the telephone was
discovered by Alexander Graham Bell. The invention of discovery of wireless by
Marconi was a revolution. The advent of artificial satellites has marked a new era in
global communication’s history.
b) Paragraph: Value of Time:
 We live in an age of interdependence. In a factory hundreds of workers labour
together. They are all logs in the big wheel. If anyone log gets late the machine
cannot get going. All others have to wait till this log, this worker arrives. It is therefore
everybody’s sacred obligation to be punctual to a second.
 The same may be said of a school teacher. If he arrives late eventhough by five
minutes, the entire class of fifty students is kept waiting. The total loss of time is 500
minutes. One has only to recognize the magnitude of the loss to make punctuality a
principle of conduct. We have yet to learn the value of time. It was said of Kant, that
people used to correct their watches when he went out for his morning stroll. How one
wishes that we Indians could get a leaf out of that great man’s book!
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Question
Govt. QUESTION PAPER - Aug. 2022
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
12
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
(i) Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
(ii) Choose the most suitable answers from the given four alternatives and write
the along with the corresponding option codes.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. What is important is what you have left.
a) suitable b) significant c) impulsive d) motivating
2. The end of such liberty would be universal choas.
a) confusion b) battle c) peace d) debate
3. ......they had barely kept themselves in a sort of shelter they built.... amidst the rubble.
a) circumstances b) crisis c) granite d) debris
Choose the most appropriate antonyms for the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. ....... he had a malignant tumour of the bone.
a) dangerous b) curable c) benign d) mild
5. A stout old lady was walking with her basket down the middle of a street ...... with no
small peril to herself.
a) safety b) reward c) danger d) recognition
6. Just as we thought, our chuckles had subsided.
a) diminished b) submerged c) increased d) completed
7. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the underlined word.
Roja treated the elders with respect.
a) un b) ir c) in d) dis
8. Choose the correct word and complete the sentence. He was an ________ scholar.
a) eminent b) imminent c) immaterial d) immature
9. Replace the underlined word with a suitable phrasal verb.
The enemies stopped the water supply to the city.
a) put out b) cut off c) broke in d) let in
10. Choose the word that can be placed after the word ‘soft’ to form a compound word.
a) wear b) ware c) pen d) ice
11. What is the sentence pattern of the given sentence?
Ravi gave Raja a pen on his birthday.
a) SVOA b) SVOAA c) SVOCA d) SVIODOA
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Question
Govt. QUESTION PAPER - Mar. 2023
Paper
CLASS: XII ENGLISH
13
Time allowed: 3 hrs  Maximum Marks: 90

PART - I
(i) Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
(ii) Choose the most suitable answers from the given four alternatives and write
the along with the corresponding option codes.
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following
sentences.
1. One is liable to put in too much milk.
a) eager b) likely c) forced d) certain
2. ..... Anna would say with an impudent smile.
a) disrespectful b) indifferent c) ungrateful d) misleading
3. ..... the end of such liberty would be universal Chaos.
a) confusion b) mystery c) failure d) destruction
Choose the most appropriate antonyms for the underlined words in the following
sentences.
4. We can’t appreciate light if we haven’t known darkness.
a) reduce b) forget c) neglect d) condemn
5. There he was sitting in splendour on chair.
a) dejection b) simplicity c) shame d) laziness
6. In those days, they didn’t have sophisticated heart surgery.
a) critical b) artificial c) primitive d) dangerous
7. Replace the underlined idiom with its suitable meaning.
Raja betrayed his friend to save his skin.
a) avoid allergic reaction b) protect himself from difficulty
c) help his suffering family d) receive a coveted award
8. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom found in the following sentence.
The Finance Department should get the ducks in a row before the audit.
a) be well-connected b) be well-trained
c) be well-advanced d) be well-organised
9. Choose the word that can be placed after the word ‘wind’ to form a compound word.
a) craft b) pane c) brake d) screen
10. The epic poem ‘Paradise Lost’ is considered as John Milton’s magnum opus.
The foreign phrase ‘magnum opus’ means the author’s ______.
a) most forgotten composition b) most important work
c) most translated epic d) most criticized document