CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 English

• Question Paper 2020
• Marking Scheme 2020
• Question Paper 2019
• Marking Scheme 2019
• Question Paper 2018
• Marking Scheme 2018
• Question Paper 2017
• Marking Scheme 2017
• Question Paper 2016
• Marking Scheme 2016

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CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2018 Compartment Exams

• CBSE Board Paper Set – 1
• Set – 1 Solutions & Marking Scheme
• CBSE Board Paper Set – 2
• Set – 2 Solutions & Marking Scheme
• CBSE Board Paper Set – 3
• Set – 3 Solutions & Marking Scheme

CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2018 Main Exams

• CBSE Board Paper Set – 1
• Set – 1 Solutions & Marking Scheme
• CBSE Board Paper Set – 2
• Set – 2 Solutions & Marking Scheme
• CBSE Board Paper Set – 3
• Set – 3 Solutions & Marking Scheme

CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2017 Compartment Exams

• Delhi Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Outside Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme

CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2017 Main Exams

• Delhi Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Outside Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Foreign Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme

CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2016 Main Exams

• Delhi Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Outside Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Foreign Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme

CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2015 Compartment Exams

• Delhi Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Outside Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme

CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2015 Main Exams

• Delhi Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Outside Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Foreign Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme

CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2014 Compartment Exams

• Delhi Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Outside Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme

CBSE Board Exam Papers – 2014 Main Exams

• Delhi Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Outside Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme
• Foreign Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Marking Scheme

1. You are Faiz/Falak Mazumdar living at 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla. You decide to hold a dinner party to congratulate your grandparents on their golden wedding anniversary. Draft a formal invitation in not more than 50 words to all family members to attend a grand dinner at home.
2. You are Harish/Harshita of 12, Seva Nagar, Pune. You want to sell your flat as you are shifting to another city for work. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in The Pune Times under the classified columns.

3. You are Neeraj/Neeraja Shekhar, Principal, Vasant Public School, Pune. Your school has just started a music department. Write a letter to the Manager of Melody House, Pune, wholesale suppliers of musical instruments, placing an order for musical instruments for the school. Ask for a discount on the catalogue prices. (120 – 150 words)
4. Recent floods in many metropolitan cities of the country during the monsoon season laid bare the hollowness of the claims of the civic authorities of their preparedness. The poor had to bear the brunt of the problem while no one was ever held accountable. Write an article in 150 – 200 words on the common man’s woes during the monsoons and the need for accountability of the officials concerned. You are Sumit/Smita Verma.

1. You are Vikram/Sonia, an Hon’s graduate in history with specialization in Medieval India. You are well acquainted with places of historical interest in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. You are looking for the job of tourist guide. Write an advertisement in about 50 words for the situations wanted column of a local newspaper. Your contact no. 9555438623.
2. While walking in a park in your neighbourhood you found a small plastic bag containing some documents and some cash. Write a notice in about 50 words to be put on the park notice board asking the owner to identify and collect it from you. You are Amar/Amrita 9811200013.
3. Our performance in Rio Olympics has told us that we do not pay enough attention to athletics and outdoor games. It is time we revised our attitude. Sports should be an important part of school’s daily routine. Write an article in 150-200 words in ‘Importance of Outdoor Games’. You are Sreeja/Thomas.
4. Your PGT English Ms. Geetha is a short story writer also. ‘Sky is not Far’ is a collection of her latest short stories. This book has won a national award. Write a speech in 150 – 200 words you will deliver in her honour in the morning assembly.

1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Far far from gusty waves these children’s faces.
Like rootless weeds, the hair torn round their pallor;
The tall girl with her weighed-down head.
(a) Who are these children ?
(b) Which figure of speech has been used in the first two lines?
(c) Why is the tall girl’s head weighed down?
(d) What does the word, ‘pallor’ mean?
2. Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each:
(a) Why did Franz not want to go to school that day ?
(b) What was Sophie’s ambition in life ? How did she hope to achieve that ?
(c) What kind of pain does Kamala Das feel in ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’ ?
(d) How can ‘mighty dead’ be things of beauty ?
(e) Why was the Maharaja once in danger of losing his kingdom ?
(f) What was the basic plot of each story told by Jack ?
3. Answer the following question in 120-150 words:
Untouchability is not only a crime, it is inhuman too. Why and how did Bama decide to fight against it?

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