List of top English Questions

“A slumber did my spirit seal,” says the poet. That is, a deep sleep ‘closed off’ his soul (or mind). How does the poet react to his loved one’s death? Does he feel bitter grief ? Or does he feel a great peace?

Now fill in the blanks with suitable words from the ones that you have formed.
(i) Mass literacy was possible only after the __of the printing machine.
(ii) Ramesh is unable to tackle the situation as he lacks__.
(iii) I could not resist the__ to open the letter.
(iv) Hardwork and __are the main keys to success.
(v) The children were almost fainting with__ after being made to stand in the sun.

How did Santosh begin to climb mountains?

(i) The story is called ‘The Adventure’. Compare it with the adventure described in ‘We’re Not Afraid to Die...’
(ii) Why do you think Professor Gaitonde decided never to preside over meetings again?

If someone else had narrated Douglas’ experience, how would it have differed from this account? Write out a sample paragraph or paragraphs from this text from the point of view of a third person or observer to find out which style of narration would you consider to be more effective? Why?

How does Douglas make clear to the reader the sense of panic that gripped him as he almost drowned? Describe the details that have made the description vivid.

Why should child labour be eliminated and how?

What forces conspire to keep the workers in the bangle industry of Firozabad in poverty?

What could be some of the reasons for the migration of people from villages to cities?

Is it possible to carry pride in one’s language too far?
Do you know what ‘linguistic chauvinism’ means?