English Paper I (Language and Writing) Writing Time: 3 Hours Class: XII Total Marks: 100

English Paper I (Language and Writing) Writing Time: 3 Hours
Class: XII Total Marks: 100
SECTION A: Writing [60 Marks]

Question I [30]
Write an original essay of about 450 to 500 words using the features of an argumentative essay
on any ONE of the following topics. (You are reminded that you will be awarded marks for
orderly and correct presentation of material, use of appropriate features and style and accuracy
of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
a) Is it a good idea to talk about your problems with your friends? Does that really help?
b) Are teens today smarter than the previous generation because of their use of technology?
c) Should there be a hair code for boys in school?
Question II [30]
Write an original story of about 450 to 500 employing all the elements of short story. Emphasis
should be made on conflict in your story.
You are reminded that in the task, you will also be assessed on the use of language, content, and
mechanics of writing a short story.
Choose one from each list to make a creature – animal combination. Craft a scene in which this
creature appears as the main character.
List One List Two

Werewolf Sloth
Unicorn Beetle
Troll Lion
Vampire Monkey
Ghost Snake
SECTION B:
Nature of Language & Grammar [40 Marks]
Question III [10]

a) For each of the following questions there are four responses: A, B, C &D. DO NOT
choose more than ONE response. If there are more than one choice written, NO score
will be awarded. (1x3)
1. In the nature-nurture debate as it applies to language acquisition, Chomsky
emphasizes___________.
A. the ‘harmony and mutual dependence’ of nature and nurture
B. the fundamental antagonism of nature and nurture
C. the importance of nature over nurture
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D. the importance of nurture over nature
2. The concept of Universal Grammar embodies the idea that__________.

A. the child is born with an adult-like knowledge of grammar
B. the child acquires Universal Grammar regardless of their native language
C. certain aspects of grammar are universally acquired
D. certain aspects of grammar are innate
3. Chomsky (1975) argues that the child is exposed to a very limited sample of
language because_____________.
A. parents in some cultures do not talk to their children
B. the child uses a finite sample of language to acquire a finite set of rules
C. there is a finite number of possible sentences
D. there is an infinite number of possible sentences
b) Answer the questions given below:

1. Blending is the word formation process in which parts of two or more words
combine to create a new word whose meaning is often a combination of the
original words. List two blended words. (2)
2. Why does language change? Give three reasons (3)
3. What is the difference between first language and second language? (2)
Question IV [1x5]
Insert the most suitable phrasal verbs according to their meanings in brackets.
1. __________ your shoes. (Remove)
2. Somebody has to __________ the baby. (Take care of)
3. She wants to _______________the truth? (Discover)
4. Where can I _____________ !" the sweater? (See if it fits)
5. ________________ . (Be quick)
Question V [1x5]
For each of the following questions there are four responses: A, B, C &D. Choose the alphabet
corresponding to your response and WRITE it neatly in your answer sheet. DO NOT write more
than ONE response. If there is more than one choice written, NO score will be awarded.
1. To be lost in the clouds:

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom from the given option.
A. To be perplexed
B. To find oneself in very uncomfortable position
C. To be concealed from the view
D. To fly deep in the cloud
2. I____________ run faster when I was younger.

A. would B. could
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C. can D. should
3. The child is the father of man. Identify the figure of speech.

A. Epigram C. Simile
B. Oxymoron D. personification
4. I would like to ask_______ questions.

A. few C. the few
B. a few D. none of the above
5. To smell a rat:
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom from the given option.
A. To smell bad C. misunderstand
B. To suspect a trick or deceit D. to see hidden meaning
Question VI [1x10]
Keeping the meaning similar as far as possible to the original sentences, rewrite the sentences
according to the instructions given in the brackets:
1. The assignment is harder than I anticipated. (Begin: Never…)
2. When you reach here, your kids will welcome you. (Use: No sooner…)
3. Please tell me when he will arrive. (End with: ….arrival)
4. He got angry when he was defeated in the debate. (Begin: On…)
5. He is not so short that he cannot reach the board. (Use: too)
6. The harvest will be good though the monsoon failed. (Use: Notwithstanding)
7. The uncle was welcomed warmly as he got down from his car. (Use: Hardly…)
8. Most of the towns in Bhutan are not as big as Thimphu. (Change to superlative)
9. GNH is too strong a vision to ignore. (Use: so…that)
10. The downtrodden alone deserve the uplift. (Begin: None…)
Question VII [1x10]

Each of the sentences has ONE error in it. Identify it and write it in the ERROR COLUMN and
the correct answer in the ANSWER COLUMN. Draw column accordingly in your answer sheet.
(An example has been done for you.)
Example: A live ass is better then a dead lion.

Error Answer
then than
1. Brutus is a honourable man

Error Answer
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2. The Tom and Jerry serials gives human abilities to animals.
Error Answer
3. Dorji reach the school after the assembly had started.

Error Answer
4. I would wear a sweater if it should rain.

Error Answer
5. These days, prices shoots up unnoticed.

Error Answer
6. I’d like to meet a yeti; I has not met with one

Error Answer
7. I could run faster, if I am a deer.

Error Answer
8. Let’s work together, won’t we?

Error Answer
9. Quite! What a nonsense?

Error Answer
10. A lot of time have been wasted.

Error Answer
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SECTION A: Writing [60 Marks]

List One List Two

Question III [10]

2. The concept of Universal Grammar embodies the idea that__________.

b) Answer the questions given below:

1. To be lost in the clouds:

2. I____________ run faster when I was younger.

3. The child is the father of man. Identify the figure of speech.

4. I would like to ask_______ questions.

Question VII [1x10]

Example: A live ass is better then a dead lion.

1. Brutus is a honourable man

3. Dorji reach the school after the assembly had started.

4. I would wear a sweater if it should rain.

5. These days, prices shoots up unnoticed.

6. I’d like to meet a yeti; I has not met with one

7. I could run faster, if I am a deer.

8. Let’s work together, won’t we?

9. Quite! What a nonsense?

10. A lot of time have been wasted.

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