PRACTICE PAPER MARKING SCHEME (2020-21)
CLASS XII ENGLISH CORE
SET-4
Time allowed: 3 Hours MM: 80
Section‐ A (40 marks)
Reading (20 marks)
Q1. ( Attempt any 10 out of 11 ) (1x10=10 marks)1.
COMPREHENSION PASSAGE
i. d. prioritizing the use of renewable resources
ii. a. I am going to have a Christmas tree and hang all my gifts upon it.
iii. a. 1, 3 and 4
vi. c. promoting.
v. b. It is an outdated practice
vi. c. 2&3
vii. d. ‘decreasing’.
viiia). b. OPTION (2)
viii.b) b. Single use plastic objects
ix. c. sustainable living.
x. d. Organic farming promotes the sustainable health and productivity of the ecosystem.
xi. a. Single‐use plastic bottles are an eco‐friendly option.
Q2. ( Attempt any 10 out of 11 ) (1x10=10 marks)
Case based factual passage. [Competencies‐ comprehension, interpretation, inference]
i. c. as it is taken for granted despite hard work involved.
ii. d. 1 & 4
iii. b. ‘obstinate’
iv.a). b. Option (2)
iv.b) b. Monthly Salary.
v. d. handling many jobs or roles at a time.
vi. c. 1 and 4
vii. c. Nothing can repay the hard work a mother puts.
viii. b) equal to ₹ 45,000
ix. a. relaxing.
x.a) Option (1)
x.b) a. A day care would charge for a kid exactly double of what a housekeeper would charge.
xi. d. 4, 1, 3, 2
Literature ( 20 marks )
Q3. ( Attempt any 2 out of 3 ) (1x4+ 1x4= 8 marks)
[Competencies‐ comprehension and appreciation]
(A) i) d) He was late for the class and wanted to enter it without being noticed
ii) d) All of the above
iii) a) He seemed upset
iv) c) He was the last to arrive
(B) i) b) the peddler
ii) b) a big rattrap
iii) a) an idea
iv) c) a line of thought
(C) i) c) memorized in the past
ii) d) both (b) and (c)
iii) c) three to four years old
iv) a) he was bored and tired
Q4. (Attempt any 1 out of 2) ( 1x4= 4 marks )
[Competencies – comprehension, analysis, inference]
(A) 1. a) her childhood fear of losing her mother
2. c) colour of skin
3. b) repetition
4. c) due to her inability to express her sorrow
(B) 1. a) gloomy and angry
2. a) (1) and (2)
3. b) the world of rich and opportunist people
4. d) both (b) and (c)
Q5. (Attempt any 8 out of 10) ( 1x8= 8 marks )
[Competencies – comprehension, analysis, inference, interpretation]
i) a) was overwhelmed with emotions
ii) b) because he needed him for his own surgery
iii) d) can overhear them whispering
iv) a) to escape from the troublesome world
v) d) means of survival
vi) a) he was knocked down by a huge wave on a beach in California
vii) b) streams of clear water
viii) d) to support Gandhi
ix) b) Jackson and McLeery
x) d) for not learning his mother tongue
xi) c) Adrienne Rich
Section B (40 marks)
Writing Skills (16 marks)
Allotment of marks Value point suggestion
6. (A) Advertisement
Situation Vacant
3 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 1 / Specification about the post
Expression: 1) Desired qualification
Pay scale
(A) Advertisement
Mode of applying
Contact detail
‐Any other relevant detail/point shall be accepted.
‐No marks to be deducted for exceeding word
limit
OR
(B)Notice
(format: Name of issuing (B)Notice
organisation, the word NOTICE in • For whom?
residents of Sakshi Enclave
capitals, date, Title/heading + sign • What? – inauguration of cleanliness drive
& name of issuing • when – date, month, 20XX (accept all formats of
authority/person with designation) writing date)
• where – mention venue
• plan of action to be pursued, usefulness of the
program (accept relevant inclusions)
• motivate to attend the same
‐Any other relevant detail/point shall be accepted.
‐ No marks to be deducted for exceeding word
limit
7.
3 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 1 /
Expression: 1 (A)Formal invitation
(A) Invitation • Noted English author Ruskin Bond
• Mention the occasion and provide details
(time, place; any other specific instructions)
OR
(B) Formal reply of Invitation (B)Formal reply (letter type)
• Expression of gratitude for the invite (Could
include an appreciation of the initiative)
• Acceptance of the invite
• Confirmation about relevant details such as
time, date etc.
8. Letter writing
Letter writing
(A)To the Editor:
(5 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / ‐mention of reason for writing, concern over the
Expression: 2) effects of online classes on students, mental as
well as health issues associated
1. sender’s address
‐suggestions‐ inclusion of games and activities,
2. date
regular counselling
3.
receiver’s address
4.
subject OR
5.
Salutation
(4 & 5 are interchangeable) (B) Job Application
6. complimentary close
• Cover letter
(The format for job application • introduction
would also include enclosure/s) • reference of the advertisement given (visual
cue)
• any relevant reason of applying for the job‐
e.g. ‐have recently shifted to Delhi and have
been looking for a suitable opportunity,
• relevant qualities that make the candidate
suitable for the job—e.g. sincerity, efficiency
• a record of great rapport with the colleagues
etc. (any other relevant detail)
9. • Bio‐data/Resume‐ Qualifications and
5 Marks: experience that match the job profile,
Format: 1 / Content: 2 / • References
Expression: 2 [ 1coherence and
cohesion + 1 accuracy]) (A)Article Writing –
(A) Article
‐ Paragraph 1
Format of the Article Suggested value points with regards to
‐ Heading Pandemic entering the world
‐ By line (name, class) (may be Fear of the unknown, concern and chaos
listed at the end too) created
‐ Body (split into paragraphs) Bad effects of COVID both physically and
mentally
New norms created in society/old value
changed
Sudden lockdown, lack of awareness,
people mistreating each other.
Self‐isolation/Quarantine leading to
depression and loneliness
Suggestions: keeping in touch through
virtual methods/internet/videocalls/ social
(B) Report writing networking/ Yoga /meditation
Format of a report Relevant conclusion based on the
‐ Title
discussion in paragraphs above
‐ Reporter’s name/ as a Accept any other relevant point(s)
correspondent
OR
‐ Content (split into paragraphs)
(B)Report
Paragraph 1‐expansion of the headline
Paragraph 2‐ description/ details
(chronologically)[ use of transition words
expected]
Paragraph 3‐ eye witness account/s, concluding
observation.
(make use of past tense; use
of first person avoidable)
presentations by the guests
details about the reason symposium
amenities provided
Literature (VALUE POINTS SUGGESTIONS)
10. Attempt any five of six
(5x2 = 10 marks)
(2marks‐ 1 for content+1 for expression) [Competencies‐ inference and critical thinking]
i)
land divided into large estates that were owned by Englishmen
chief commercial crop grown was indigo
landlord forced all the tenants to plant 15 percent of their holdings with indigo and
surrender the entire indigo harvest as rent
this was done by a long‐term contract
ii)
No, he broke the crofter’s trust
very next morning he stole the old man’s thirty kronors
ran to the woods
the evil in him forced him to do so
iii)
poem addresses the experiences of marriage in the midst of constrictions
word ‘ringed’ suggests that the vicious grip of unhappy married life holding Aunt
Jennifer
‘ringed’ has been used in two ways, the conventional sacred bond of marriage and
figurative use, meaning encircled or surrounded
iv)
poet’s parting words are that of assurance
her smile provides a stark contrast to her old familiar fear of losing her mother
her words and smile represent deliberate attempt to hide her real feeling
she is trying to hide her fear about her mother’s frail and deteriorating health
v)
Gandhiji did not obey the British authorities
summon was also served but he remained firm
finally received a written communication that the case has been dropped
thus civil disobedience triumphed
vi)
'Saheb‐e‐Alam' means the 'Lord of the Universe'
Saheb was oblivious of what it meant
On the contrary he roamed the streets scrounging in the garbage heaps
11. . Attempt any two of three ( 2x2 = 4 marks )
(2marks‐ 1 for content+1 for expression) [Competencies‐ inference and critical thinking]
i)
Mr. Lamb's changed Derry’s attitude towards life
he found a new perception about himself
opened a whole new world and gave him a new lease of life
his mother tried stop him but Derry did not listen
ii)
agreed up to some extent
but not with the way she behaved
wanted her child to retain his unique identity
she took stern action affecting the child’s mental status
the child should have been taken into confidence
should have been made aware of the value of one’s unique qualities
iii)
they were not in favour of keeping the American prisoner hidden in the house
did not want Dr. Sadao to save an enemy’s life
if the police came to know of it, their lives would be in danger
they were also worried about the prestige and future of the family they served
12.Attempt one of the two (from Flamingo ): ( 1x5 = 5 marks )
(5 marks‐ 3 for content + 2 for expression) [Competencies‐ global comprehension and
extrapolation beyond the text]
landlords forced the Indian tenants to plant 15% of their holding with indigo and
surrender the entire indigo harvest as rent.
Germany developed synthetic indigo
landlords wanted to dissolve the agreement
asked the peasants for compensation to release them from this arrangement
Gandhiji fought their case
collected evidence
landlords were asked to repay
Gandhiji asked for 50% repayment
the landlords offered to pay only 25%
Gandhiji agreed to a refund of only 25%
explained that the amount not important
What mattered was that the landlords were obliged to surrender a part of their
money and with it, part of their prestige
OR
determination and perseverance combination of attributes and abilities in William
Douglas
has aversion to water due to past experiences
does not let the fear ruin his life
sets goals for himself
shows values of positive attitude and courage
hires instructor and gets rid of his fear of water by his perseverance and
resoluteness
his grit helped him overcome his fear
determination innate quality of soul, which comes to surface during bad times
circumstances enable us to overcome all obstacles
admiration for heroes like William Douglas who face challenges courageously
13. Attempt one of two (Vistas) ( 1x5 = 5 marks )
(5 marks‐ 3 for content + 2 for expression)
[Competencies‐ global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text]
Evans had already escaped from the jail on three occasions
There was always a fear that he might make another attempt to escape
all possible precautions were taken
Governor personally monitored all security arrangements
Recreation Block was heavily guarded
Evans' cell thoroughly checked by Jackson to ward off the possibility of the presence
of material
His nail scissors, nail‐file and razor taken away
kept strict watch on the activities of the cell during the examination
police officer Stephens posted to keep a constant vigil on his activities
invigilator was also frisked to make sure that he carried no objectionable material
with him.
Or
Charley's transition from reality to imaginary world doesn’t seem probable
author employs authenticity to the experience in his narration
Charley worked late night at the office and was in hurry to reach his apartment to be
with his wife Louisa
takes the subway since it seems faster than bus
Grand Central Station mysterious and mushrooming with subways, staircases and
corridors leading from nowhere to everywhere
Charley gets lost
moving through the tunnel Charley recounts his past experience
wants to escape from the harsh realities of modern world of insecurity, fear, war,
worry and tension
his friend psychiatrist also agrees with the escape theory
claims that our hobbies also lead us to a temporary escape from reality
psychiatrist friend, Sam goes missing
reaches the Third Level
suggests Charley and his wife Louisa to keep on searching
story weaves psychological phenomenal yarn
