List of top English Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Blake’s poetry expresses one aspect of his multi-dimensional view of human experience—of mankind once whole and happy, now fallen into discord and tyranny, from which it must be rescued. Explain with reference to these two poems.

Certain words in the poem have been capitalised. Can you think of reasons for this?

Pick out instances from the story to show that official rules are often arbitrary.

How did Tao Ying’s son influence the way she led her life?

Why was her final vindication important to Tao Ying?

What were Harry’s reasons for coming to meet old Hagberd?

What made Tao Ying decide whether to buy a ticket or not when she rode a bus alone?

Why does Harry’s return prove to be a disappointment for Bessie?

How did Bessie begin to share Hagberd’s insanity regarding his son?

Did Tao Ying really intend to cheat at the temple?

Why did she insist on buying tickets both for herself and her son that day?

Were the old lady’s scales a reliable measure of height and weight? What convoluted logic were her measurements based on?

Why did Tao Ying change her intention to buy another ticket?

What was the conflict between the mother and son?

How does Captain Hagberd prepare for Harry’s homecoming?

What reasons did Bessie give for encouraging old Hagberd in his insane hopes?

What did young Hagberd think it meant when old Hagberd said that his son would be coming home ‘tomorrow’?

Why did Bessie sometimes show signs of irritation and disgust?

Who was the stranger who met Captain Hagberd? What was the Captain’s reaction to the meeting?

What was the point of similarity between Captain Hagberd and old Mr Carvil?

What kind of life had Harry lived after he left home?

What does Bessie tell Harry about his father’s plans for him?

What makes Bessie convinced that the young man is indeed Harry?

What is the consistency one finds in the old man’s madness?