List of top English Questions

Who did Connie Macpherson think her visitor was?
How old was Mrs Macpherson now? Where was she?
Why did the author go to Bridport?
Had Hans Wolf ever been to Dorset? Why did he say he knew it?
What jobs did Hans Wolf and Jim Macpherson have when they were not soldiers?
Why was the letter written — what was the wonderful thing that had happened?
What did the author find in a junk shop?
What is the 'sadness' that the poet refers to in the poem?
What does the title of the poem suggest to you? What do you think the poem is about?
Why has the poet brought in the image of the merry children 'spilling out of their homes'?
What do you understand about the author’s literary inclinations from the account?
How does the author describe the incongruity of an English poet addressing the audience at Gemini Studios ?
Notice the sentences in the text which are in ‘direct speech’. Why does the author use quotations in his narration?
Discuss :
The qualities of a good leader.
How do we know that ordinary people too contributed to the freedom movement?
The passing of time will no longer affect her, says the poet. Which lines of the poem say this?
“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?

When did she leave home for Delhi, and why?

Why was Santosh sent to the local school?

(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?