HSC ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER
Questions and Marking System
SECTION QUESTION NO. MARKS 80
I. PROSE Q.1 AND 2 MARKS 34
II. POETRY Q. NO. 3 MARKS 14
III. WRITING Q. NO. 4 MARKS 16
SKILL
IV. LITERARY Q. NO. 5. MARKS 16
GENRE
SECTION I - PROSE
Q 1 A Textual Seen Extract from Section I Marks 16
A. Activities Questions from The Text-Book Extract. Marks 12
A1Global understanding Activity
Complete the following
A2 Complex Factual
Complete the following,
List the following
What type question
A3 inference/interpretation/analysis
Complete the following
The answer will not be found directly on extract
A4 Personal Response
Give your opinion
A5 Language Study (Do as directed)
Contextual Grammar
A6 Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, word formation, phrase/glossary from textbook
B. 1. Language Study Non-Textual Grammar Marks 3
Articles, Preposition, Punctuation, Tense,
Type of sentences, Add question tag,
Change the voice, Change the degree,
Indirect speech, Clause, Kind of Sentences,
And/As well as/not only_____but also,
as soon as/no sooner____than,
so___that/too___to,
Going to/used to/able to/can/could/would.
B. 2. Spot the Errors. Marks 1
Q 2. A Non-Textual Extract. Marks 18
A. Activities Based Questions On A Non-Textual Extract. Marks 12
Activity types and marks as in Q. 1 (A).
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6
Same as Q. 1. A.
B. Summary Writing Of The Extract Given In Q 2 A. Marks 3
Covering all points. 2 mark.
Language and vocabulary 1 mark.
Grammar 1 mark.
C. Mind Mapping. Marks 3
Logical Flow of Ideas/thoughts/concepts 2 Marks
Presentation 1 Marks
Section II Poetry
Q. 3. A Textual Seen Poem Extract From Section II. Marks 14
A. Activity Based Questions On A Textual Seen Poem From Textbook. Marks 10
A1 Global Understanding Activity
Complete the following, True or false, web etc.
A2 inference/interpretation/analysis
A3 Personal Response
A4 Poetic devoces
Rhymes, rhyme scheme, figure of speech, imagery etc.
A5 Poetic Creativity
Compose 2 - 4 lines with one of the following as the theme
B. Appreciation Of A Textual Seen Extract Not Asked In Q. 3 A Marks 4
Appropriates of theme and language features 2 marks
Explanation and presentation 1 mark
Personal opinion and evaluation of the poem 1 mark
Points
The poem/poet and significance of the title
The form and theme and it's sognificance
Poetics style, language, features/poetic devices
Inspiration message, values, Morales reflected in the poem
Special feature
Your opinion and critical evaluation of the poem
Section III Writing Skill
Q 4. Complete The Activities As Per The Instructions Given Marks 16
A. Draft Virtual Messages/ Statement Of Purpose/ Group Discussion Marks 4
Draft Virtual Messages
Content Points Marks 2
Sequence/ flow of idea Marks 1
Appropriateness language Marks 1
Statement Of Purpose
Content Points Marks 2
Sequence/flow of ideas Marks 1
Appropriateness language Marks 1
Group Discussion
Content Points Marks 2
Sequence/flow of ideas Marks 1
Appropriateness language Marks 1
B. Email/Report Writing/Interview Marks 4
Email Writing
Content Points Marks 2
Use of proper format Marks 1
Overall presentation Marks 1
Report Writing
Content Points Marks 2
Accuracy of language Marks 1
Appropriateness Marks 1
Interview Questions
Appreciate framing of questions 2 marks
Language and style 1 mark
Overall impression 1 mark
C. SpeechWriting /Compering/Expansion Of Ideas. Marks 4
Speech Writing
Logical sequence of idea Marks 2
Introduction Marks 1
Conclusion Marks 1
Compering Writing
Connecting events Marks 2
Impressive introduction Marks 1
Summing up Marks 1
Expansion Of Ideas
Expansion of the idea Marks 2
Proper introduction Marks 1
Conclusion Marks 1
D. Film Review/ Blog/Appeal Marks 4
Film Review
Presentation of the theme Marks 2
Novel aspects Marks 1
Overall presentation Marks 1
Blog Writing
Content Points Marks 2
Header/menu/navigation bar Marks 1
Footer Marks 1
Appeal Writing
Presentation of content Points Marks 2
Convincing language Marks 1
Motivational message Marks 1
Section IV Literary Genre Novel
Q. 5. Marks 16
A. Complete The Activities Given Below As Per The Instruction. Marks 4
A.1 Marks 2
Multiple Choice Questions
Match The Columns
Chronological Order
Fill In The Blanks
True Or False
A.2 Marks 2
Any Other Novel ActivityWrite Short Notes/Dfinition.
Section 4.1 History Of English Novel
Element Of Novel
Theme, Character, Plot, Setting, Conflict, Language
Types of Novel
B. Answer The Given Below Questions In About 50 Words Each. Marks 4
B. 1. Describe/Explain/Compare/Contrast/Name/Discuss. Marks 2
B. 2. Illustrate/Interpret/Narrate/Justify/Find/Identify. Marks 2
Section 4.2 : To Sir, with Love
Character
Character Sketch, Explain, Compare, Major highlight
Theme
Explain the statement by reference from extract.
Sentence for examples of setting.
Illustrate with suitable examples from the extract.
Describe the atmosphere of place.
Explain the theme in brief.
Plot
Describe, explain and narrate in brief
– situations
Setting
Give reasons, explain setting.
Language
Explain impact of the statements.
Speaker`s language style, tone, significance etc.
C. Answer The Given Below Questions In About 50 Words Each.. Marks 4
C. 1. Describe/Explain/Compare/Contrast/Name/Discuss. Marks 2
C. 2. Illustrate/Interpret/Narrate/Justify/Find/Identify. Marks 2
Section 4.3 Around the World in Eighty Days
Character
Justify about major Characters.
Highlighting the various traits of major characters.
Explain the statements from extract.
Plot
Arrange the incidents in correct Sequence.
Twist in climax
Explain Reason.
Setting
used objects that how help to character
describe or explain the places or spots
Theme
write 4 to 5 sentences on Time, Morality, Central Idea.
Language
the speaker`s tone, style, significance,
D. Answer The Given Below Questions In About 50 Words Each. Marks 4
D. 1. Describe/Explain/Compare/Contrast/Name/Discuss. Marks 2
D. 2. Illustrate/Interpret/Narrate/Justify/Find/Identify. Marks 2
Section 4.4 The Sign of Four
Character
Justify about major Characters.
Highlighting the qualities various characters.
Explain the statements from extract.
Plot
Arrange the incidents in correct Sequence.
Twist in climax
Explain Reason.
Setting
Explain the setting
used objects that how help to character
describe the importance of places or spots
Theme
Write in brief the theme.
Write the central idea.
Language
Elaborate the given lines.
The speaker`s tone, style, significance