Science (English Medium) इयत्ता १२ - CBSE Important Questions for English Elective - NCERT

This horse is better trained than yours.

(Begin: Your…......)

The teacher asked, “How many of you think the answer is correct?”

(Rewrite the sentence using indirect speech)

She opened the kitchen door, and a cockroach ran out.

(End with ‘cockroach’)

Suresh suddenly thought of a splendid idea.

(End: .....to Suresh)

“I am sorry for insulting you,” said Lakshmi to Madhu.

(Begin : Lakshmi apologized.....)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

The librarian orders books for the school library every year. (Begin: Books…)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

No one will deny that the children have worked very hard this year. (Begin: Everyone…)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

As soon as the teacher enters, she is greeted by her students. (Begin: No sooner….)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

She is so busy that she finds no time to entertain her friends. (Rewrite using ‘too’)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

In spite of the very hot weather, Kevin stepped out to buy some bread. (Begin: Despite.…)

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Sheela will be selected for the competition only if she goes for the auditions. (Begin: Unless….)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

I would rather eat fruit than a lot of unhealthy junk food. (Begin: I prefer….)

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

The tree was cut down ruthlessly. (Begin: They…)

‘Nature may have tricks up her sleeve to check us if the chemists exploit her too greedily.’ Discuss.

What apprehensions does Ingram harbour regarding the contemporary film industry?

What does the author mean by ‘tremulations on ether’ and ‘the novel as a tremulation’?

How does D. H. Lawrence assert that the novel is a book that can touch the life of a whole man alive and that is why the novel matters?

Answer the following question in 30-40 words. 

What lesson is learnt by the tragic event at the end of the novel?

“Teenagers are never too young to teach others a thing or two - be it about technology or environment”. This is the topic on which Shirin/Sharad, the Head Girl/Head Boy of your school has to deliver a speech, during the morning assembly. Write the speech within the given word limit.

Recently your school held a Seminar on the Conservation of Water as a part of World Water Day celebrations. As the Head Boy/Head Girl of your school, who participated in the event, write a report for your school magazine in 120-150 words. You are Ravi/Ravina.