List of top English Core Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

You are Rajni/Rakesh Gupta, Director of Green Earth Foundation. Draft an invitation inviting Roohi, Project Head, ‘Save our Cities’. Mention a compelling highlight of the discussion along with other necessary details.
You are Gaurav / Garima, School Pupil Leader of Aryan Public School. Your school is hosting a literary fest. Write a notice for the school notice board giving details for the event and urging students to participate. Include date, time, venue and contact information. Write the notice in a box.
Your school is organising its annual ‘Interhouse Athletic Meet’. As the President of the Sports Club, write a notice for the school notice board mentioning the schedule of the event with time, date, venue and sport. Also include participation criteria, registration process and contact information. Put your notice in a box.
Why did Mr. Lamb grow weeds?
What did Charley learn about Sam from the stamp and coin store?
Why did Geoff Green get tired of carting celebrities and the retired?
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.
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.
Why did Derry enter Mr. Lamb's garden?
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 Sonali/Rahul from 46, G Street, Panipur. You read the given advertisement regarding the position of a graphic designer at Creative Studios. You decide to apply for the same. Write your application along with your biodata.
  • Job Role: Graphic Designer
  • Experience: min. 5 years
  • Design logos
  • Produce multimedia presentations
  • Develop layout for magazines and brochures
  • Skills: Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Adobe InDesign