List of top English Core Questions

Answer in 40 – 50 words. The late winter’s moon symbolises the natural aging process. Explain in the context of the poem, ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’.

Answer in 40 – 50 words. What advantage did the office boy think Subbu had ? (Poets and Pancakes)

Answer in 40 – 50 words. The interviewer holds a position of unprecedented power and influence. Explain. (The Interview)

Answer in 40 – 50 words. What does the ‘rattrap’ symbolise in the peddler’s letter ? (The Rattrap)

Attempt in about 50 words. You are Siya/Saurabh Grover, a renowned environmentalist. You are invited by Saraswati Public School, Orangetown, to be the chief guest for the Earth Day Celebrations to be held in their school. Write a letter of reply expressing your inability to accept the invitation. Also include a valid reason for refusal.

Attempt in about 50 words. Your school, PRS School, is planning to organize a 5-day student exchange programme with Amrapali School in Highbad. You are Baveen/Baljit, school counsellor. Draft a notice informing students of class XI about the exchange programme and asking interested students to submit their names. Include other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

Attempt in 120 – 150 words. You are Rakesh/Reema Sharma of Lake View Road, Greentown. You strongly believe that youth of today are smarter, more intelligent and responsible. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing the importance of schools in creating and providing a supportive learning environment. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to compose the letter.

• Importance of positive learning
• Boosts student engagement and confidence
• Supports academic performance
• Creates a safe place for trust and belonging
• Encourages student-teacher relationship
• Promotes inclusive environment
• Provides positive reinforcement

Attempt in about 50 words. Your school is planning to hold a Felicitation Ceremony for academic achievers in the CBSE board examination. On behalf of the Principal of S.M. Public School, Virshahar, draft a formal invitation card to be sent to parents of the awardees. Include other necessary details. You are Maahira/Mohit.

Attempt in about 50 words. Rising Star School is planning to conduct a week-long pottery workshop after school hours for students of classes VI – VIII. You are Rohini/Rohit, President of the Ceramic Club. Draft a notice for the students informing them of the event and last date of registration. Include other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

Answer in 40 – 50 words. Why does the poet describe the trees as ‘sprinting’ as she drives past ? (My Mother at Sixty-six)

Answer in 40 – 50 words. What is the belief in some primitive cultures about being photographed ? (The Interview)

Answer in 40 – 50 words. Why does the poet describe the ‘exotic moment’ as ‘strange’ ? (Keeping Quiet)

Attempt in 120 – 150 words. You are Dr. Shilpa/Shyam Sundar of G.T. Road, Akashpur. You strongly feel that teenagers today suffer from lack of concentration, mood swings, and poor academic performance due to sleep deprivation. As a concerned doctor, write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your concern on the impact of sleep deprivation on youngsters and suggest remedies. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to compose the letter.

Answer in 40 – 50 words. Having looked at the mother, why does the poet look at the ‘merry children’ ? (My Mother at Sixty-six)

Answer in 40 – 50 words. Gandhi felt that the surrender of part of the money to the peasants by the landlords was significant. Explain. (Indigo)

Answer in 40 – 50 words. Subbu was tailormade for films. Justify the statement with reference to the story ‘Poets and Pancakes’.

Attempt in about 50 words. You are Kiran/Keshav Kumar, scientist at ISRO. You are invited to be a key speaker in the science symposium to be held at S.V.M. College, Badalnagar. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation.

Attempt in 120 – 150 words. You are Nilesh/Neetu Bhasin of Church Road, Panigarh. You have recently come across an advertisement for the post of Primary Teacher. Write an application along with your bio-data.

Attempt in about 50 words. The Resident Welfare Association (RWA), High-rise Colony, Roopgarh, is planning to organize park clean-up weekends. As Saloni/Suresh Joshi, President of the RWA, draft a notice inviting residents to join in this community venture. Include necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

Attempt in about 50 words. Gram Shakti School, is organizing a book cover design competition for students of classes VI – VIII. As President of the Book Reading Club, draft a notice informing the students about the competition and submit their names for participation. Include necessary details. You are Reema/Rohit. Put your notice in a box.

Attempt in about 50 words. You are the Principal of G.K.S. Public School, Suryashahar. Your school is planning to organize its Annual Theatre Festival. Draft a formal invitation card to be sent to parents, inviting them for the event. Include necessary details.

The peasants were themselves the most crucial agents in the success of the Champaran Civil Disobedience Movement. Explain. (Indigo)

What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios? (Poets and Pancakes)

In the last line of the poem, ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’, why does the poet use the word ‘smile’ repeatedly?

Attempt in 120 - 150 words.

You are Rishi/Reena of 14, M.G. Road, Behenpur. You have recently come across an advertisement for the post of Cyber Analyst. Write an application with bio-data offering your candidature for the same.