AHSEC| CLASS 12| ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH| QUESTION PAPER - 2024| H.S. 2ND YEAR
2024
ALTERNATIVE
ENGLISH
(NEW
COURSE AND OLD COURSE)
Full
Marks: 100
Pass
Marks: 30
Time:
Three hours
The
figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
NEW COURSE
GROUP-A
(Prose: 40 Marks)
1. Give brief answers to any five of the following questions in full sentence: 1x5=5
(a) Who is Miss Smith?
(b) With Which dance form of Kamrupa
was Yakuma Natum compared?
(c) Where did Hazarika buy his
Rolleiflex camera?
(d) What is vestry?
(e) What was the only thing Foreman
could write?
(f) Whose arm searched for the perfect
duck's egg?
(g) Name the restaurant Rama worked in
after his business was over.
(h) Who translated the Assamese story
'Bina Kutir' into English?
(i) For which exam was the young man
in 'Bina Kutir' preparing?
2.
Answer any five of the following questions: 2x5=10
(a) How does Philip react towards Miss
Smith?
(b) Write a short note on the
significance of the title, 'A Cup of Tea'.
(c) Name the two places associated
with Buddhism as mentioned by Dr. Hazarika.
(d) What is the 'lamentable ignorance'
discovered by the new vicar?
(e) Make a list of the regular
customers visiting Rama's stall.
(f) Why did Rama say, "Gently,
brother. I was once a hotel-owner myself"?
(g) Who enquired about the monthly
shipment of a product? What was the product?
(h) Present your impression of the neighborhoods
where Bina Kutir is located.
3.
Give answer to any two of the following questions: 3x2=6
(a) Who, according to you, is the
Martyr in 'The Martyr's Corner'? Give reasons.
(b) What was the new vicar's talent?
(c) How does Hazarika recount his
feeling about being an Indian as he moves forward in his journey?
(d) How does the narrator use the
Cola-Cola bottle to facilitate the flight of his imagination in the story 'Bina
Kutir'?
4.
Answer any two of the questions given below: 5x2=10
(a) Comment on the significance of the
story, 'Bina Kutir'.
(b) Describe, in detail, how Rama's
business was finished.
(c) Give a brief account of Bhupen
Hazarika's experience of visiting a Sri Lankan family home
(d) Describe the character development
of Rosemary Fell throughout the story, 'A Cup of Tea'.
(e) Does the verger regret his
inability to read and write? Is it impacting his life in anyway?
5.
Explain with reference to context any one of the following extracts: 5x1=5
(a) And suddenly it seemed to Rosemary
such an adventure. It was like something out of a novel by Dostoevsky, this
meeting in the dust.
(b) He always said there was a great
deal too much education in the world for 'is taste.
6.
Give answers:
(a) Write the meaning of the words
given below: 0.5x4=2
(i) dazed
(ii) fanciful
(iii) deportment
(iv) gratis
(b) Write the antonym of the words
given below: 0.5x2=1
(i) glib
(ii) odious
(c) Write the synonym of the words
given below: 0.5x2=1
(i) dilapidated
(ii) mesmerizing
GROUP-B
(Poetry: 30 Marks)
7.
Answer any five of the following questions in full sentences: 1x5=5
(a) Who did the narrator of
'Ozymandias of Egypt' meet?
(b) Name the poet of 'Because I could
not shop for Death'.
(c) At which moment did the speaker
realise that he was in hell?
(d) Who is Alexander Selkirk?
(e) "Society, ________, and love/
Divinely bestow'd upon man." (Fill in the gap)
(f) Where is Innisfree located?
(g) With what will the poet build the
cabin in the isle?
(h) For how many hours did it rain in
'Night of the Scorpion'.
8.
Answer briefly any five of the questions given below: 2x5=10
(a) What does 'wrinkled lip and sneer
of cold command' signify?
(b) How do you assess the symbolism of
the Carriage that Death brings for the poet?
(c) What are Tippet and Tulle?
(d) Define war poetry. Give an
example.
(e) Explain "I'm the enemy you
killed, my friend".
(f) Highlight the emotional state of
Alexander Selkirk in the poem.
(g) What is the significance of the
'bee-loud glade'?
(h) Mention any two wishes expressed
by the peasants to help the mother tolerate the pain.
9.
Answer any two of the following questions: 3x2=6
(a) What poetic device does Yeats use
in the poem? Name three.
(b) Summarize Selkirk's view about
solitude.
(c) How does 'Strange Meeting'
challenge the traditional view of war as noble and heroic?
(d) Is 'Ozymandias of Egypt' a proper
sonnet? Argue.
10.
Answer any one of the following questions: 5x1=5
(a) What does the mother's reaction to
the scorpion's sting suggest about her character?
(b) Bring out the central idea of
'Strange Meeting'.
(c) Explain with reference to the
context:
"O solitude! where are the charms
That sages have seen in the
face?"
11.
Give answer:
(a) Write the meanings of the words given
below: 0.5x4=2
(i) visage
(ii) recess
(iii) titanic
(iv) desolate
(b) Give antonyms of the following
words: 0.5x2=1
(i) slow
(ii) diabolic
(c) Give synonyms of the following
words: 0.5x2=1
(i) lantern
(ii) antique
GROUP-C
(Grammar: 10 Marks)
12. Add
question tag to any five of the following sentences: 1x5=5
(a) You like a lot of sugar in the
milk, ________.
(b) She does not speak Spanish,
________.
(c) Every dog has its day, _______.
(d) Don't ignore your parents,
________.
(e) There will be a strike tomorrow,
________.
(f) They will not come here soon,
_________.
(g) He hit me, _________.
(h) Nobody came forward to help her,
_________.
13.
Correct the errors in these sentences and rewrite them: (any five) 1x5=5
(a) Don't make noise.
(b) Furniture’s were bought.
(c) She sings delightful.
(d) He had a strong headache.
(e) Hemingway is one my favourite
author.
(f) Whom, according to you, will the
prize?
(g) He is much younger than me.
(h) At last, the detective founded the
clue.
GROUP-D
(Writing
& Comprehension: 20 Marks)
14.
Choose any one of topics listed below and write an essay on it: 10
(a) Your Favourite Science Fiction
Film
(b) Social Media & Society
(c) Benefits of G-20
(d) Indian Hockey Vs IPL Cricket
15.
Read the following passage carefully:
Pupil: Oh, I do hope so, Sir. I'm thirsty
for knowledge. And then my parents too, they want most awfully for me to
persevere in my studies. They would like me to specialize. They believe that
nowadays a little general culture, however soundly taught, just doesn't go far
enough.
Professor: Mademoiselle, your parents are
perfectly right. You must continue your studies. I apologize for saying so, but
it is really quite essential. Modern life has become very complex.
Pupil: And so complicated! ...Of course, I'm
lucky, my parents aren't badly off. They'll be able to help me in my work, so
that I can take the highest degrees there are.
Professor: And you would like to apply for an
interview....
Pupil: As soon as possible. To start working
for my Doctor's Degree. It's in three weeks.
Professor: Let's see, now, if you'll allow me to
put the question... you already have your school leaving certificate?
Pupil: Yes, Sir. For Arts and Science.
Professor: Oh, but you're well-developed-for
your age. And what Doctorate do you wish to read for? Material science or
normal philosophy?
Pupil: My parents would really prefer to
read for all the Doctorates -if you think it's possible in such short a time.
Professor: All the Doctorates? ....You are a
very courageous young lady. I really must congratulate you most sincerely.
Well, we'll try, Mademoiselle, we'll do our best for you. Beside, you are most
knowledgeable already. And so young, too.
Pupil: Oh, Sir!
Professor: All right, then! We've hardly any
time to lose. If you'll forgive me, if you'll be so kind .... perhaps we should
make a start.
Pupil: Not at all, Sir. Please, don't
apologize. I'm anxious to start. [The maid comes in]
Professor: Well now, Mademoiselle, what do you
say to doing a little arithmetic... that is, if you don't mind...
Pupil: Of course, Sir. Willingly. I could
not ask for anything better.
Professor: It's fairly new science, a modern
science: strictly speaking I suppose one should call it a method rather than a
science.... It is also a therapy. [To the maid] Marie, have you finished?
Maid: Yes, Sir. I've found the plate I was
looking for. I'm just going. ...
Professor: Hurry up, please, and go back to the
kitchen.
Maid: Yes, Sir, I'm going. I beg pardon,
Sir, but please be careful. Not too much excitement.
Professor: Don't be so ridiculous, Marie.
Nothing whatever to worry about.
Maid: But that's what you always say.
Professor: Your insinuations are entirely without
foundation. I'm perfectly capable of behaving myself. After all, I'm old
enough.
Maid: That's just it, Sir. You'd much
better not start Mademoiselle off with arithmetic. It makes you tired and
upsets you.
Professor: I'm too old for that now. And what
business is it of yours anyway? It's my concern and I know what I am doing.
You've no right to be here, anyway.
Maid: Very well, Sir. But don't go telling
me I didn't warn you.
Professor: I'm not interested in your warnings,
Marie.
Answer
the following questions based on your reading and understanding:
(a) Outline, after the passage, the personality
traits of the professor.3
(b) What was the professor's opinion
on arithmetic? 2
(c) Why, do you think, the maid dissuades
the professor from teaching arithmetic? 2
(d) Who is 'Mademoiselle' referred to
in the passage? 1
(e) Find a word in the passage which
means 'wise' and another which means 'a suggestion of something bad'. 0.5+0.5=1
(f) Give the noun of 'persevere' and
adjective of 'philosophy'. 0.5+0.5=1
OLD COURSE
GROUP-A
(Prose & Poetry: 65 Marks)
1.
Give brief answer to any five of the following questions in full sentence:
1x5=5
(a) What is celery?
(b) How much money had Della managed
to save for Jim?
(c) Name the magazine that asked
Mriganko Babu for a story.
(d) Who translated the story 'The
Scarecrow' into English?
(e) In Narayan's opinion what does he
lack?
(f) What is the compact city referred
to by R. K. Narayan?
(g) Where was St. Peter's Church
located?
(h) Whose masterpiece 'Of Human
Bondage' is?
2.
Answer any five of the questions give below: 2x5=10
(a) Who was Socrates? What did he
promote?
(b) Explain the idea of 'armchair
philosophy'.
(c) What did Jim do to get a gift for
Della?
(d) Write about Madame Sofronie.
(e) Why did Mriganko Babu go to
Durgapur?
(f) How did Narayan's driver behave
when the car windows are closed?
(g) What are the two things that
Narayan values most?
(h) Mention any four professions
Foreman was involved in before joining St. Peter's Church.
3. Give
answer to any three of the following questions: 4x3=12
(a) Prepare a character sketch of the
verger.
(b) Discuss the reasons for the
author's impervious attitude towards his car.
(c) Describe the western side of the
road as observed by Mriganko Babu.
(d) Bring out the relationship between
Della and the Queen of Sheba.
(e) Trace Lynd's reading experience
with Epictetus.
4.
Explain with reference to context any two of the following extracts: 4x2=8
(a) I am as sparing of objurgations as
a philosopher, but I suspect that the scowling spirit within me must somehow
show itself in my features.
(b) Which instigates the moral
reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating?
(c) Your new servant does not sweep
every corner, so he did not find it.
(d) ....I have a strong belief that
man's ultimate destiny lies in walking, that is why he is endowed with a pair
of legs....
4.
Explain with refence to context any two of the following extracts: 4x2=8
(a) I am as sparing of objurgations as
philosopher, but I suspect that the scowling spirit within me must somehow show
itself in my features.
(b) Which instigates the moral
reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles
predominating?
(c) Your new servant does not sweep
every corner, so he did not find it.
(d) .... I have a strong belief that
man's ultimate destiny lies in walking, that is why he is endowed with a pair
of legs ....
5. Answer any five of the following questions in
full sentence: 1x5=5
(a) Name the anthology in which the
poem 'Sita' is included.
(b) Who dwells in peace in the forest?
(c) What is brambly?
(d) Whose farm is referred to in 'The
Brook'?
(e) Who is the poet of the poem
'Ozymandias of Egypt'?
(f) In the sonnet whose 'hand' mocked
the King's passions?
(g) Where did the Knight meet the
lady?
(h) To what are the shadows of the
evening compared?
6.
Give brief answer to any four of the following questions: 2x4=8
(a) How does the maiden realise that
night is approaching?
(b) What did the lady do in the cave?
(c) Write a short note on the first
speaker of Keats' poem you have read.
(d) What did the traveller come across
in the desert?
(e) Describe the experience of the
Knight in 'La Belle Dame sans Merci'.
(f) Mention some of the words relating
to sounds that are scattered throughout the poem.
(g) How does Toru Dutta relate the
past and the present in her poem?
(h) Why were the children gazing with
wide open eyes?
7.
Answer any three of the following questions: 4x3=12
(a) How does Sarojini Naidu represent
the form and spirit of Indian folklore in the poem 'Village Song'?
(b) What are the features of
Romanticism in 'La Belle Dame sans Merci' by John Keats?
(c) What is the central idea of the
poem's 'Ozymandias of Egypt'? Discuss.
(d) In the poem, the brook is the
narrator and the brook describes its own journey. Do you think the poet has a reason
for this?
(e) Describe the hermitage where Sita
is living.
8.
Explain with reference to the context any one of the following extracts: 5x1=5
(a) When shall those children by their
mother's side
Gather, ah me! as erst at eventide.
(b) And this is why I sojourn here,
Alone and palely loitering,
Though the sedge is withered from the
lake
And no birds sing.
GROUP-B
(Grammar & Comprehension: 35
Marks)
9.
Change any five of the sentences given below as directed without changing their
meanings: 1x5=5
(a) It is sad that the honest man has
died. [Turn into exclamative]
(b) He came here to see you. [Turn
into complex]
(c) You are wrong and I am sure of it.
[Turn into simple]
(d) Jenny is present today. [Turn into
negative]
(e) Who cares him? [Turn into
assertive]
(f) She will be helped by us. [Turn
into active]
(g) Gill is taller than most other
players in the team. [Turn into superlative degree sentence]
(h) I shall never forget your
kindness. [Turn into interrogative]
10.
Add appropriate question tags to any five of the following: 1x5=5
(a) My sister sings well, _________.
(b) Rashmi is writing a poem,
________.
(c) You like a lot of sugar in the
milk, ________.
(d) Everyone was present in the
meeting, ________.
(e) No one came forward to help the
orphan, _______.
(f) Come here, _________.
(g) They will not go there, _________.
(h) Life is not a bed of roses,
________.
11.
Fill in any five of the following blanks with suitable prepositions: 1x5=5
(a) What is the time ________your
watch?
(b) Distribute the oranges ________six
of them.
(c) The meeting was immediately called
________.
(d) He was absent due ________his
illness.
(e) You may turn _________my proposal.
(f) My father is blind _________my
mistakes.
(g) Her uncle deals ________groceries.
(h) May I sit ________you?
12.
Rewrite any five of the following sentences using the verbs given in brackets
in their correct tense forms: 1x5=5
(a) We __________(reach) the platform
before the train arrived.
(b) If you had prepared well, you
_________(score) decent marks.
(c) They ________(open) a book shop
shortly.
(d) Paneer _________(sell) here.
(e) So far I ________(not here) such
nice music.
(f) He hardly ________(visit) us.
(g) Stop talking, we _________(try) to
enjoy the serenity.
(h) Rajkumar Hirani ________(work) on
a new movie since 2021.
13.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods, fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bell a shake
To ask if there is some mistake
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep.
And miles to go before I sleep.
And miles to go before I sleep.
(a) Comment on the last two lines of
the poem. 3
(b) Describe, after the poet, the
woods referred to in the passage. 3
(c) Why does the horse give its
harness bell a shake? 2
(d) Where is the house of the woods'
owner located? Does the poet know him? 2
(e) What are the two sounds mentioned
in the passage? 2
(f) Give a tentative title to the poem.
1
(g) Find a word in the passage which
means 'strange' and another which means 'lovely'. 0.5+0.5=1
(h) Write the noun form of 'dark' and
the adjective form of 'wind'. 0.5+0.5=1
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