List of top English Core Questions

What was the servants’ reaction to Sadao’s decision of treating the American soldier?
Louisa behaves like a perfect wife. Give evidence from The Third Level in support of the above statement.
How can you say ‘Students on Ice Programme’ was a step towards the future?
‘Soaf, you really should be sensible!’ What does Jansie’s advice to her friend Sophie reveal about their friendship?
What evidence from the text reveals that Rudyard Kipling did not walk the talk?
‘And such too is the grandeur of the dooms; we have imagined for the mighty dead.’ Explain the inference you can draw from the phrase ‘mighty dead’.
‘See you soon Amma.’ How are these words contrary to the speaker’s emotions?
“I was frightened, but not yet frightened out of my wits.” Says Douglas. Which qualities of the speaker are highlighted in the above statement?
When I sense a flash of it in Mukesh, I am cheered. How is Mukesh’s attitude of life different from that of his family and friends?

Write an article highlighting how Dr. Sadao’s actions demonstrated the importance of humanity and living in harmony.
 

Imagine you are Derry speaking at the funeral of Mr. Lamb highlighting Mr. Lamb’s optimism and the change he brought about in your attitude towards life.
 

(b) Compare the joy that both Edla and Saheb experience after receiving their respective gifts.
{(The Rattrap, Lost Spring)}
(a) Based on ideas from ‘Keeping Quiet’ and ‘A Thing of Beauty’, as President of Eco Club of your school, draft a speech on the importance of preserving nature for the benefit of mankind.
“The words that Annan spoke to me that day made a deep impression on me.” What inference do you draw about the bond between Annan and Bama?
{(Memories of Childhood)}
“I must get rid of this man for your sake”. Said Dr. Sadao. How will you describe Dr. Sadao as a husband with reference to the above line?
{(The Enemy)}
Why was Charlie fascinated with Galesburg?
{(The Third Level)}
“Jansie, knowing they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory, became melancholy.” What inference about Jansie’s character is drawn from the above line?
{(Going Places)}
How and why does Keats relate ‘mighty dead’ to the ‘Thing of Beauty’?
{(A Thing of Beauty)}
What is Pablo Neruda’s complaint against fishermen?
{(Keeping Quiet)}
The tigers in the panel that she made will go on prancing, proud and unafraid. What is the tone of the poet reflected in the above lines?
{(Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)}
“Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart.” What does the above statement speak of the father?
{(Deep Water)}
Explain the inference that can be drawn from the line:
“Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?”
{(The Last Lesson)}
6. (b) Your school recently organized Y-20 Chaupal under G-20 initiative. The theme chosen for the event was Health and Wellness. Nearly 20 speakers from Classes IX to XII participated and presented their innovative ideas.
6. (a) Television has great educational value. It can be used as a tool for learning, both at home and in classrooms. There is a range of channels that offer educational content.
5. (b) To maintain work-life balance, there is a surge of people going on short and budgeted vacations. Seizing this opportunity, more people are offering the home-stay option. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily sharing your views on this trend. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to compose this letter. You are Ankit/Ankita.