HS ENGLISH SEMESTER 4 IV Model Question Paper Set-2

PKG ENGLISH STUDY CENTRE

CLASS XII SEMESTER IV

MODEL QUESTION PAPER - BY PKG SIR

SET-2

Time: 2 hrs. Marks: 40

PROSE

1. Answer any two of the following questions: 2×2=4

1. What were the three questions the Tsar wanted to know?
2. How did Alice happen to find the 'drink me' bottle? What was the label on it? 1+1
3. "Here comes someone running"—Who is the speaker? Who was coming? 1+1
4. What did the Mouse suggest to dry everyone off after the pool of tears?

2. Answer any one of the following questions: 6×1=6

1. What answers did the Hermit finally give to the Tsar's three questions? Explain the significance of the "present time". 3+3
2. Describe the "Caucus-race". Why was it suggested? Who won the race and what were the prizes? 2+1+3

VERSE

3. Answer any two of the following questions: 2×2=4

1. What does "Death's second self" refer to in 'Sonnet 73'?
2. "It took the whole of Creation / To produce my foot"—Explain the significance.
3. How does the poet personify the 'Greenhouse Effect'?
4. Why does the Hawk say "I kill where I please"?
5. What image of winter is presented in the first quatrain of 'Sonnet 73'?
6. What does the poet mean by "This thou perceivest"?

4. Answer any one of the following questions: 6×1=6

1. Discuss the central theme of 'Sonnet 73' focusing on the transience of life.
2. "There is no sophistry in my body"—Who says this? What does the speaker mean by 'sophistry'? How does he justify his actions? 1+2+3
3. What are the warning signs mentioned in the poem 'The Greenhouse Effect'? How can humanity prevent this disaster? 3+3

DRAMA

5. Answer any one of the following questions: 5×1=5

1. Discuss the role of the Sea in 'Riders to the Sea'. Is it merely a setting or a character in itself? 5
2. Compare and contrast the characters of Cathleen and Nora. How do they support their mother? 5

GRAMMAR

6. Do as directed: 2×1=2

1. The hermit was digging the ground.
   (Change the Voice)
Or
2. "Let me take the spade and work a while for you," said the Tsar.
   (Change the mode of Narration)

7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles/prepositions: 1×3=3

The Tsar turned ____________ and saw a bearded man come running ____________ of the wood. The man held his hands pressed ____________ his stomach.

WRITING

8. Attempt either (a) or (b):

1. Write an essay within 150 words on 'Student Life and Discipline'. 10
Or
2. Compose an e-mail within 75 words to a local bookstore ordering some reference books for your school library. 5
   
   AND
   
   Write a blog within 75 words on 'The Hazards of Single-Use Plastic'. 5

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