अर्द्धवार्षिक परीक्षा कक्षा 12 अंग्रेजी नोट्स/ महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्नोत्तर 2026-27 (MP Board)

📚 SECTION A: READING SKILLS (Total Questions: 1-14 | 14 Marks)

Question 1. What is the core human skill required in the 21st century according to the passage?
(a) Memorization (b) Automated calculation (c) Critical thinking (d) Coding
Answer: (c) Critical thinking

Question 2. The modern challenge faced by students is related to:
(a) Financial limitations (b) Onslaught of digital media (c) Absence of books (d) Traditional classes
Answer: (b) Onslaught of digital media

Question 3. Critical thinking helps students to:
(a) Memorize facts quickly (b) Separate verified facts from fake news (c) Ignore social media (d) Avoid evaluations
Answer: (b) Separate verified facts from fake news

Question 4. Give the noun form of the verb ‘Analyze’:
(a) Analytical (b) Analyst (c) Analysis (d) Analytically
Answer: (c) Analysis

Question 5. Find a word from the passage which means ‘dominated or controlled by something’:
(a) Massive (b) Cultivating (c) Dominated (d) Versatility
Answer: (c) Dominated

✍️ SECTION B: WRITING SKILLS (Total Questions: 10-13 | 12 Marks)

📝 SECTION C: GRAMMAR (Total Questions: 14-23 | 10 Marks)

(A) Sentence Correction / Fill in the blanks (Questions 14-18)

Question 14. He is …………. European. (a / an / the)
Answer: a

Question 15. I have …………. books on English grammar. (many / much / any)
Answer: many

Question 16. No sooner did the thief see the police …………. he ran away. (than / then / when)
Answer: than

Question 17. You …………. not smoke inside the library. (must / should / could)
Answer: must

Question 18. He jumped …………. the river to save the child. (in / into / inside)
Answer: into

(B) Do as Directed (Questions 19-23)

Question 19. Franz is too weak to pass the test. (Rewrite using ‘so…that’)
Answer: Franz is so weak that he cannot pass the test.

Question 20. M. Hamel taught the last lesson. (Change into Passive Voice)
Answer: The last lesson was taught by M. Hamel.

Question 21. Unless you study regularly, you will fail the exam. (Rewrite using ‘If’)
Answer: If you do not study regularly, you will fail the exam.

Question 22. The boy is my cousin. He won the debate competition. (Combine using Relative Clause)
Answer: The boy who won the debate competition is my cousin.

Question 23. He did his work very carefully. (Change into Negative)

Answer: He did not do his work very carefully.

📖 SECTION D: TEXTBOOKS & LITERATURE (Total Questions: 24-75 | 44 Marks)

(A) Extracts from Flamingo Prose (Questions 24-28 | 5 Marks)

“When I passed the town hall there was a crowd in front of the bulletin-board. For the last two years all our bad news had come from there—the lost battles, the draft, the orders of the commanding officer—and I thought to myself, without stopping, ‘What can be the matter now?'”

Question 24. Who is ‘I’ in the above lines?

Answer: Franz (The young student).
Question 25. Where had all the bad news come from for the last two years?

Answer: The bulletin-board at the town hall.
Question 26. Which city had ordered the closure of French schools in Alsace?

Answer: Berlin.
Question 27. Who was M. Hamel?

Answer: The French language teacher.
Question 28. Give the synonym of the word ‘Crowd’:

Answer: Multitude / Throng.

(B) Extracts from Flamingo Poetry (Questions 29-33 | 3 Marks Equivalent Pattern)

“Driving from my parent’s home to Cochin last Friday morning, I saw my mother, beside me, doze, open mouthed, her face ashen like that of a corpse…”

Question 29. Name the poem and the poetess:

Answer: My Mother at Sixty-Six by Kamala Das.
Question 30. What poetic device is used in ‘face ashen like that of a corpse’?

Answer: Simile.
Question 31. Where was the poet driving to?

Answer: Cochin Airport.
Question 32. What did the poet notice about her mother?

Answer: She was dozing with her mouth open, looking pale and old.
Question 33. What does ‘corpse’ mean?

Answer: A dead body.

(C) Extracts from Supplementary Reader Vistas (Questions 34-38 | 4 Marks)
Question 34. Who is the structural component of ‘The Tiger King’?

Answer: The Maharaja of Pratibandhapuram.
Question 35. What did the royal astrologer predict about the Maharaja’s death?

Answer: That his death would come from the hundredth tiger.
Question 36. What wooden gift caused the death of the Tiger King?

Answer: A poorly carved wooden toy tiger.
Question 37. Who wrote the story ‘The Tiger King’?

Answer: Kalki.
Question 38. What happens to the royal astrologer at the end?

Answer: He died before the Maharaja’s ultimate demise.

(D) Short Answer Type Questions – Flamingo Prose (2 Marks Each | Questions 39-48)
Question 39. What did M. Hamel write on the blackboard at the end of the class? Why?

Answer: He wrote “Vive La France!” (Long Live France) in large letters. He did this to show his profound love, patriotism, and respect for his mother tongue and nation.

Question 40. What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that morning?

Answer: Franz was expected to be prepared with a lesson on rules of ‘Participles’. He did not know anything about them and feared M. Hamel’s scolding.

Question 41. What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where has he come from?

Answer: Saheb looks for gold (coins, notes, or useful items) in the garbage dumps. He has come from Dhaka, Bangladesh, after storms destroyed their homes.

Question 42. What does the title ‘Lost Spring’ symbolize?

Answer: Spring is the season of beauty and growth. The title symbolizes the lost childhood of millions of poor children who are forced into child labor instead of getting an education.

Question 43. Why is Mukesh’s dream different from his family business?

Answer: Mukesh belongs to a family of bangle makers in Firozabad. He dreams of becoming a motor mechanic and driving cars, breaking away from the vicious circle of glass factories.

Question 44. What misadventure happened to William Douglas at the Y.M.C.A. pool?

Answer: A big bully boy of about eighteen tossed nine-year-old Douglas into the deep end of the pool, nearly causing him to drown before he was rescued.

Question 45. How did Douglas finally overcome his deep fear of water?

Answer: He hired a professional instructor who trained him systematically for months. Later, Douglas swam alone across Lake Wentworth to completely conquer his residual fear.

Question 46. From where did the peddler get the idea that the world is a rattrap?

Answer: He walked alone selling small wire rattraps. He realized that the world offers riches, food, and shelter just like a rattrap offers cheese and pork to bait a mouse.

Question 47. Why did the crofter trust the peddler and show him his money?

Answer: The old crofter lived alone without a wife or child. He was lonely and happy to have someone to talk to, so he shared his secrets and showed his thirty kronor notes.

Question 48. Why did the peddler sign himself as ‘Captain von Stahle’?

Answer: Edla treated him with dignity and respect as if he were a real captain. To return her kindness and prove he could change, he signed with the honorable title.

(E) Short Answer Type Questions – Flamingo Poetry (2 Marks Each | Questions 49-54)
Question 49. What is the familiar ache and fear that Kamala Das experiences?

Answer: The familiar ache is her childhood fear of being separated from her mother. Seeing her mother’s pale, pale face, she fears losing her to old age and death.

Question 50. What does Pablo Neruda mean by ‘exotic moment’ in ‘Keeping Quiet’?

Answer: The exotic moment refers to a sudden silence when everyone stops speaking and all engines halt. It will be a peaceful, blissful moment of global unity.

Question 51. What count does the poet propose in ‘Keeping Quiet’?

Answer: The poet asks everyone to count up to twelve, which represents the twelve hours on a clock face or the twelve zodiac signs, and remain silent.

Question 52. According to John Keats, what makes a ‘Thing of Beauty’ a joy forever?

Answer: Its loveliness increases constantly and it never passes into nothingness. It provides a peaceful bower and sweet dreams to remove our sadness.

Question 53. List the things of beauty mentioned in Keats’ poem.

Answer: The sun, the moon, old and young trees providing shade, simple sheep, daffodils in green fields, clear rills, and tales of heroic martyrs.

Question 54. What is the ‘sadness’ that the poet refers to in ‘A Roadside Stand’?

Answer: The sadness is the unfulfilled promises of city people who drive past the rural stand without buying anything, ignoring the economic misery of the farmers.

(F) Short Answer Type Questions – Vistas Supplementary (2 Marks Each | Questions 55-60)
Question 55. How did the Tiger King celebrate his kill of the first tiger?

Answer: He was thrilled and showed the dead beast to the State Astrologer to challenge his prediction. However, the astrologer warned him to be careful of the hundredth one.

Question 56. What was the absolute motto of the ‘Students on Ice’ programme?

Answer: The motto was to take high school students to the ends of the Earth (Antarctica) to foster a new understanding and respect for our planet’s ecological systems.

Question 57. Why is Antarctica the perfect place to study climate change?

Answer: It has a simple ecosystem, lacks human population, and holds half-million-year-old carbon records trapped deep inside its pristine ice layers.

Question 58. Who was Dr. Sadao Hoki? Where was his house located?

Answer: Dr. Sadao was a famous Japanese surgeon and scientist. His house was built on a narrow rocky coast above the Japanese beach.

Question 59. Why was Dr. Sadao not sent abroad with the Japanese military troops?

Answer: The old General was suffering from a critical ailment and might need an emergency operation at any time, and he trusted only Dr. Sadao’s surgical skills.

Question 60. What dilemma did Dr. Sadao and Hana face when they found the white man?

Answer: If they handed him over to the police as an enemy soldier, he would die. If they sheltered him in their house to save his life, they would be arrested as traitors.

(G) Long Answer Type Questions – Flamingo & Vistas (3 Marks Each | Questions 61-75)
Question 61. Describe how the language order from Berlin changed the atmosphere in Franz’s school.

Answer: The order created an unusual, somber atmosphere. The lively school chatter was replaced by a quietness like a Sunday morning. M. Hamel wore his fine Sunday clothes, and the village elders sat silently on the back benches to pay tribute to their teacher’s forty years of service and express their regret for neglecting their mother tongue.

Question 62. Discuss the plight of bangle makers in Firozabad as described in ‘Lost Spring’.

Answer: The bangle makers live in extreme poverty, working in dingy glass cells with high temperatures and no light or air. Working long hours makes them lose their eyesight before they become adults. They are trapped in a vicious circle of middlemen, bureaucrats, and police, preventing them from organizing cooperatives.

Question 63. How did Douglas’s instructor build a swimmer out of him?

Answer: The instructor worked step-by-step for three months. He attached a rope to Douglas’s belt through a pulley to practice moving back and forth across the pool. Then he taught him to exhale underwater and inhale above water, and finally, to kick his legs for weeks until his fear vanished.

Question 64. What was the transformation in the peddler’s character due to Edla Willmansson’s intervention?

Answer: The peddler was treated with suspicion everywhere. However, Edla welcomed him kindly, offered him food, and let him stay for Christmas even after knowing he was not a captain. This unconditional kindness awoke his conscience, prompting him to return the stolen notes and change his life.

Question 65. What is the political importance of Louis Fischer’s lesson ‘Indigo’?

Answer: The lesson describes Gandhi’s first successful implementation of Civil Disobedience in India at Champaran. It highlights how poor sharecroppers were freed from British exploitation, proving that organized peaceful protests could challenge the authority of the British Empire.

Question 66. How does Pablo Neruda advocate total inactivity but oppose death in ‘Keeping Quiet’?

Answer: Neruda defines silence as a period of self-introspection and rest. He states that total inactivity shouldn’t be confused with death. He wants humans to stop their rush and war activities to understand themselves, avoiding self-destruction.

Question 67. Explain the concept of ‘A Thing of Beauty is a joy forever’ in the light of Keats’ poem.

Answer: Keats believes that true beauty is permanent and timeless. Unlike physical objects that fade over time, the joy provided by beautiful things increases constantly. It acts as a permanent shield against human suffering, disappointment, and structural despair.

Question 68. Detail the psychological changes in the Tiger King as he reached near his hundredth tiger target.

Answer: The King became obsessed and impatient. When tigers became extinct in his kingdom, he married a princess whose state had a large tiger population. As he reached ninety-nine kills, his anxiety peaked, leading him to fire staff members out of frustration until the diwan arranged an old tiger.

Question 69. Analyze the conflict between Dr. Sadao’s duty as a doctor and his patriotism as a Japanese citizen.

Answer: As a loyal citizen, Sadao should hand over the wounded American soldier to the military. However, his medical oath dictates that he must save any dying person. He chooses humanity first, operates on the enemy, saves his life, and later helps him escape safely.

Question 70. Why does Mr. Lamb keep the doors of his house open in ‘On the Face of It’?

Answer: Mr. Lamb is a lonely old man with a tin leg. He doesn’t want to isolate himself from the world. By keeping his doors open, he welcomes anyone to enter his garden, creating a friendly space for children like Derry to learn to love life.

Question 71. How did the teacher’s love transform Bholi from a silent child to a confident individual?

Answer:(Integrated Syllabus Context) Bholi was a neglected child who stammered out of fear. Her school teacher spoke to her with genuine affection and patience, boosting her confidence. This education empowered her to speak up and refuse a greedy groom, showing her self-worth.

Question 72. Detail the structural highlights of the lesson ‘Poets and Pancakes’ regarding Gemini Studios.

Answer: The lesson gives a humorous account of Gemini Studios in Madras, which used ‘Pancake’ makeup brand extensively. It details the strict hierarchy in the makeup department and highlights the visit of the Moral Re-Armament army and English poet Stephen Spender.

Question 73. What is the value of an ‘Interview’ as a medium of communication according to the text?

Answer: An interview is a powerful tool that brings out the authentic thoughts and hidden traits of celebrities. While some authors consider it an intrusive assault on their privacy, it remains a direct source of truth for the public.

Question 74. Explain the epistemological value of the poem ‘A Roadside Stand’ by Robert Frost.

Answer: The poem exposes the economic disparity between city dwellers and rural farmers. The roadside stand represents the farmers’ desire to earn city money to improve their lives, but they are met with cold indifference from passing drivers.

Question 75. Draw a character sketch of Edla Willmansson based on ‘The Rattrap’.

Answer: Edla is the compassionate daughter of the ironmaster. She is not as status-conscious as her father but possesses deep empathy. She easily notices the peddler’s fear and treats him with respect, providing him a safe home for Christmas and helping him reform.

आपके लिए यह भी महत्पूर्ण हो सकता है —

• अर्द्ध वार्षिक परीक्षा सिलेबस कक्षा 9 , 10 , 11, 12 सभी विषय देखें
• नोट्स हिंदी कक्षा 12
• Notes English Class 12th
• नोट्स गणित कक्षा 12
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 सामाजिक विज्ञान
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 संस्कृत
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 भौतिक विज्ञान
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 रसायन विज्ञान
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 जीव विज्ञान
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 इतिहास
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 राजनीतिशास्त्र
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 अर्थशास्त्र
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 भूगोल
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 लेखाशास्त्र ( एकाउंटेंसी )
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 व्यावसायिक अध्ययन
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 कृषि के लिए उपयोगी विज्ञान एवं गणित के मूल तत्व ( कृषि संकाय )
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 फसल उत्पादन
• नोट्स कक्षा 12 पशुपालन

शैक्षणिक सत्र 2026-27 के लिए हिन्दी माद्यम के छात्रों के सभी प्रकार की शैक्षणिक सामग्री एम् पी बोर्ड स्टडी डाट काम ( https://mpboardstudy.com/) पर उपलब्ध है जबकि अंग्रेजी माध्यम के लिए एम् पी बोर्ड इंग्लिश मीडियम डाट काम ( https://mpboardenglishmedium.com/) देखें . विमर्श पोर्टल डाट इन ( https://vimarshportal.in/) भी एक उपयोगी वेबसाईट है .

व्यावसायिक शिक्षा के लिए वोकेशनल एजुकेशन डाट इन ( https://vocationaleducation.in/)

लेटेस्ट अपडेट के लिए whats app ग्रुप में जुड़ें https://chat.whatsapp.com/KbKnl3RHBAn7ARGJARsQaI