List of top English Core Questions

Keats feels that nature binds us to the Earth. How does he justify this? (A Thing of Beauty)

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.

Attempt in 120 - 150 words.

You are Deepika/Deepak of 42, R.S. Lane, Manshahr. You are a qualified counsellor. You are disturbed to see children suffering from exam stress. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily suggesting tips for the children to beat the exam stress. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas to draft the letter.

• time management skills
• encouraging proactive study habits
• nutritious diet, good sleep and healthy lifestyle
• relaxation techniques
• share their concerns with friends and parents
• activities to build up confidence

Umberto Eco uses passive waiting periods and turns them into essentially active writing time. Explain. (The Interview)

Attempt in about 50 words.

You are Sonali/Sonu Kumar, Student Counsellor. You have been invited by the Principal, Green Bells Public School, Amartown to give a lecture on the topic ‘Strategies to Improve Focus and Concentration’ for the students of Class X and XII. Write a reply expressing your inability to accept the invitation and also state a relevant reason for the refusal.

Attempt in about 50 words.

Your school, PQR High School, is planning to organise its annual winter carnival. On behalf of the Principal, draft a formal invitation card to be sent to parents and guests. Mention a compelling highlight of the event with other necessary details.

Attempt in about 50 words.

Your school, VJ Public School, Gulbagh, is planning to put up a Shakespearean play on its annual day. As head of the Theatre Club, draft a notice inviting students for audition and selection. Include necessary details. You are Ankita/Akshay. Put your notice in a box.

Attempt in about 50 words.

Many houses in your colony are under construction. As President, Resident Welfare Association, Mayagram, write a notice informing builders to strictly follow the construction timings. Include necessary details. You are Ashleen/Ashok. Put your notice in a box.

‘‘I won’t scold you, little Franz; you must feel bad enough.’’ What was it that Franz must be feeling bad about? (The Last Lesson)

Why does Kamala Das compare her mother’s face to ‘late winter’s moon’? (My Mother at Sixty-six)

The servants of Rajendra Prasad thought Gandhi was another peasant. How did they treat Gandhi? (Indigo)

What does Keats refer to in the expression ‘dark spirits’? (A Thing of Beauty)

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in 120 – 150 words.

(b) You are Arati/Ashok from New Colony, Bamapur. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post advertised. Write a job application with your bio-data.

In what manner was the make-up department ahead of AIR and Doordarshan, according to Asokamitran? (Poets and Pancakes)

What does Umberto Eco refer to as ‘interstices’ in ‘The Interview’?

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words.

(b) You are Meena/Manoj Tiwari, an experienced student counsellor. You have been invited by the Principal of MN Public School, Jawanshahr to take a workshop on the importance of emotional well-being of teenagers. Draft a reply in not more than 50 words, accepting the invitation.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words.

(a) You are the President of Student Council of XYZ Public School, Hawapur. Your school is organising an Arts and Crafts Exhibition as part of its Annual Day celebrations. On behalf of the Principal, draft a formal invitation card to be sent to parents and guests. Mention a compelling highlight of the programme along with other necessary details.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in 120 – 150 words.

(a) Waste management in your colony is becoming an issue of grave concern. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, discussing the reasons for poor waste management. Also suggest ways to resolve the problem. You may use some of the given cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are Shireen/Sahil of Prestige Colony, Rahagarh.

• lack of awareness about waste segregation
• inefficient waste collection systems – leading to overflowing bins and environmental pollution
• poor infrastructure
• Government should support civic authorities to upgrade
• spread awareness about civic responsibility

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words.

(b) You are Mr. Sunil Joshi, General Secretary of Resident Welfare Association, Laxman Society, Rivernagar. Write a notice calling for a meeting of the residents to discuss the proposal of installing solar panels in your locality to meet the electricity demands of the society. Include other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words.

(a) Your school is planning to conduct an inter-house handball tournament. Write a notice for the school notice board informing the students about the details of the tournament. Also include participation criteria, registration process, and contact information. You are Shivani/Shivam, President, Sports Club of ABC International School, Newtown. Put your notice in a box.

Subbu was a multi - faceted genius. Comment. (Poets and Pancakes)

The misadventure at the YMCA pool by Douglas had far reaching consequences. Explain. (Deep Water)

Why did Kamala Das add the image of merry children to her poem ? (My Mother at Sixty Six)

“Saheb is no longer his own master.” What does the author mean when she says so ? (Lost Spring)

Did the peddler respect the confidence reposed in him by the crofter ? Explain. (The Rattrap)