List of top English Core Questions

Why did Geoff Green get tired of carting celebrities and the retired?
In an era of globalization, it is important that children are exposed to knowledge about world affairs and global social concerns. Schools today continue to sensitize and make students aware through various intra and inter-school activities. Write an article exploring the role of educational institutions in creating an informed youth. Provide examples to illustrate your points wherever necessary. You are Akshit/Akshat Bali of Class XII-B.
  • Importance of being an informed youth
  • Activities in school – MUN, debates, declamations, celebration of international days
  • Newspaper readings and discussions
  • Creates well aware, responsible and sensitive youth
You are Rajat/Rohini Sharma of Class XI and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a comprehensive report detailing the activities undertaken by students as part of the World Environment Day celebrations, including description of the events, participation details and the overall impact of these activities on the school community. You may organize your report by using the following cues:
  • Who – What – When – Where – Why – How
You are Rajat/Rani from J-II/3, H Phase Saranagar. You come across the following advertisement for the job of a Junior Sales Manager at Star Enterprises, a pharmaceutical firm and wish to apply for the post advertised. Write your application along with your bio-data.
  • Job Responsibilities – Develop innovative sales strategies
  • Compile and analyze sales figures
  • Qualification – B. Pharm with 3 – 5 years experience
  • Skills – Communication and negotiation skills
  • Computer competency
  • Contact – Director HR, Star Enterprises, 76 D Colony, Saranagar.
Write a letter to the editor of a local daily highlighting the need for better public transportation in your city. You may use the given cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are Sakshi / Sant, a resident of 46, C Colony, Crown Nagar.
  • Challenges – Overcrowding in buses, poor maintenance, insufficient coverage, inadequate infrastructure
  • Congestion due to private small time transport modes, unpredictable delays.
  • Solutions – Increase frequency, regular maintenance, upgrading infrastructure, affordable fare.
An invitation had been issued by Mr. Rama Krishnan, the HR Manager of your company, inviting you to a team-building seminar. As Meena/Mukesh, Team Leader Marketing, draft a reply in not more than 50 words, consenting to attend.
Draft a formal invitation card from Rajni/Rajan Gupta, Head of the Art Department, inviting parents to an exhibition titled 'Children - Our Young Warriors'. Students of Classes VI - X will put up their art and craft exhibits representing elements of social responsibility. Mention other necessary details.
Your school is organising an interschool webinar on "Environmental Initiatives". Write a notice to inform members of the Environment Club from Classes IX - XII about the webinar. Include all other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.
You are the school activities in-charge. Write a notice informing the students about the upcoming Parent-Teacher Meeting'. Include all other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.
'Memories of Childhood' deals with autobiographical episodes of Zitkala-Sa and Bama. They both come from marginalized communities, and look back on their childhood to reflect on their relationships with mainstream culture. Elaborate.
Dr. Sadao emerges as both a true patriot and a compassionate human being. Elaborate.
The poems 'My Mother at Sixty-six' by Kamala Das and 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' by Adrienne Rich explore the themes of pain and conflict. Explain.
M. Hamel in "The Last Lesson" and Edla in "The Rattrap" are the guiding lights of self-realization to Franz and the peddler respectively. Comment.
Why did Derry enter Mr. Lamb's garden?
Why did the booking clerk refuse to accept the money?
What makes Tishani Doshi write that she felt as if she was walking into a giant ping-pong ball?
According to the poet, beauty is everlasting. Explain.
Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
Give a brief account of the reception that Gandhi got in Motihari.
What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios?
How did Sophie's family react when she announced that if she ever had money she would buy a boutique?
How does the poet highlight the mean and selfish nature of the city dwellers?
Umberto Eco says, he works in interstices. By this, he means that he works ............
Write a comprehensive report detailing the activities undertaken by students as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations. You are Aarushi/Aarav, a Class XII student and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Include descriptions of the events, participation details, and overall impact of these activities on the school community. You may organize your report by using the following cues:
  • Who – What – When – Where – Why – How
You are Anjali/Anjan, a Class XII student. Write an article exploring the role of youth in environmental conservation in India. Provide examples to illustrate your points. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas.
  • Effects of modern technologies and urbanization on India’s environment.
  • Challenges faced by youth in promoting environmental sustainability.
  • What are the benefits of environmental conservation for young people?
  • Suggest ways in which young people and institutions can work together to promote environmental conservation.