CBSE Class 12 2025 English 1-4-1 Question Paper Set-1 :Download Solutions with Answer Key

Complete the following suitably.

..... think of gossip as synonymous with malicious rumours, put-downs …… in paragraph (2).

By the phrase ‘put-downs’ the writer means .......

Despite the bad reputation of ‘gossip’, mention any two benefits that it offers.

Read and complete the following suitably.

The phrase ‘It’s something that comes very naturally to us’ suggests that gossip should not merely be associated with malicious rumours.

Choose the correct response from the two options to complete the sentence.

The concern this phrase points towards is about:
that some types of gossip should be avoided.
that gossip can be viewed as part of our daily interaction and bonding.

Complete the analogy with one word from paragraph (2).

Praise : Commend :: ______ : Malevolent
Scoop
Propagation
Malicious
Conversation

What type of gossip does the author disapprove of and why?

Complete the following suitably with one difference between the author’s opinion and that of people about gossip.

Generally, people do not readily accept ........

“There’s also a physiological distinction to be drawn between active and passive participation in gossip.” (paragraph (4))

Based on the above statement, classify the following sentences as active and passive participation.

Sentence 1 : Ranjan told Raman and Shah the sensational facts he had heard about his friend Vineet from others.

Sentence 2 : Kumar stayed silent while his friends criticized his close friend Vijay in his absence.

Why does the author say that gossip is a reflection of relationships?

Choose the correct option:

….. gossip can ‘stave off loneliness’. (paragraph (6))

The above statement is true as :
we always enjoy talking ill of others.
we believe what we read about people in the print media.
we are free to talk loosely in the absence of the person.
in order to gossip, you need to feel close to people.

Complete the following suitably:

The author puts forth the fact that man can never ...... gossiping.

Complete the following suitably.

In paragraph (1), the author highlights the use of smartphones to ..........

How does the author validate the fact that smartphones take away the joy of beauty around us?

Paragraph (4) includes the phrases, direct communication and virtual communication.

Classify the following sentences as direct and virtual communication:

Sentence 1 : Most of the students attend online classes on mobile phones.

Sentence 2 : He arranged for a get-together to meet his school friends.

In paragraph (5), ‘By reckless use of mobile phones’ the author blames:
binge eating
mobile phones
responsibility of man
demands of society

Give two points to support how smartphones make a major impact on man’s life.

What would the following be classified as?

There is no significant fall in the duration spent in direct face-to-face conversation.

Select the appropriate response:
Primary purpose
Secondary objective
Method of analysis
Research outcome

‘Technological development is a double-edged sword.’

Analyse the above statement with reference to the text.

The study is very relevant in the contemporary times, because:
we are living in the 21st century.
it is an era of IT revolution.
mobile phones have penetrated everyone’s life.
mobile phones are used by students for academic purposes.

You are Aruna/Arun, Head girl/Head boy of Kohinoor Public School, Hawapuri. Your school is organising an inter-house book review competition. Draft a notice informing the students of classes IX–XII about the competition and invite registrations for the same. Include other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

You are Renuka/Rahul Bhatia, President of J.M. Colony, Pawanshahr, Residents Welfare Association. You are planning to organise a free eye care camp in collaboration with a reputed hospital for the senior citizens of your locality. Draft a notice informing the residents about the camp. Include all necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

Your school is planning to host the Annual Awards Function on Saturday, 9th April. On behalf of the Principal, draft a formal invitation card to be sent to the parents and other guests inviting them for the function. Mention a compelling highlight of the celebration along with other details.

You are Sonali/Sohail of 4, A.C. Nagar, Akashgarh. Your friend Jyoti has invited you to a party to celebrate her appointment as Junior Scientist in ISRO. Write an informal letter of reply accepting the invitation.

(a) You are Sunita/Sunil of 49, Oldams, Samudranagar. You have recently come across an advertisement for the post of Football Coach in Five Star Sports Academy. Write an application along with your bio-data.

You are Mridula/Mridul from 7, M Layout, Neelpuri. You have recently come across reports of hit-and-run cases, in which mostly juveniles were involved. These incidents have taken away some precious lives. As a responsible citizen, write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your concern and suggest measures to prevent such incidents in the future. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to compose the letter.

(a) In today’s fast-paced world, fitness apps have become a popular tool for tracking and improving health. There are many youngsters who use these fitness apps blindly. As the country moves towards Fit India, it is time to understand the pros and cons of fitness apps. Write an article for your school magazine educating the youth on the pros and cons of fitness apps. You are Kirti/Kirat, a school fitness coach. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to compose the article.

You are Ritika/Ritik of Class XII-D and a member of the school editorial board. Write a comprehensive report detailing the activities undertaken by students as part of Cyber Safety Awareness Week. Include descriptions of the events, participation details and overall impact of these activities on the school community. You may use the following cues to help you create the report.

Who - What - When - Where - Why - How

Complete the following suitably:

The massive weight of ‘wedding band’ symbolises \hspace{5cm}.

By the phrase ‘fingers fluttering’, the poet portrays Aunt Jennifer in a constant state of \hspace{3cm}. (nervousness/happiness)

Read the assertion and the reason below, with reference to the given extract.

Assertion: Aunt Jennifer lives a life full of agony and pain.

Reason: She is a victim of the male dominant society.

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(A) Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

(B) Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

(C) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

(D) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Complete the following suitably:

‘The tigers in the panel will go on prancing ............’

The above line refers to the \hspace{3.5cm} of art.

The expressions ‘terrified hands’ and ‘ordeals’ used in the above extract highlight the \hspace{3.5cm} of women in marriage.

Choose the correct option:

‘Tigers in the panel’ symbolise:

Aunt Jennifer’s interest in wildlife.
Tigers in the green forest.
Aunt Jennifer’s deep desire for freedom.
Tigers that are yellow in colour.

Complete the following suitably:

The expressions ‘doze’ and ‘open mouthed’ are used by the poet to indicate the poet’s mother’s \hspace{4cm}.

Give the phrase that suggests the following.

The image of exuberance and youthfulness affects the poet’s thoughts.

What does the imagery of ‘Trees sprinting’ not represent in the given extract?

(A) energy \hspace{1cm (B) liveliness \hspace{1cm (C) shade \hspace{1cm (D) vitality

Select the correct option from those given in the brackets, to fill in the blank.

The poet’s use of the phrase ‘ashen like that of a corpse’, illustrates the poet’s use of \hspace{4cm}. (irony/imagery)

Choose the correct option:

The poet is unable to bear the sight of her ageing mother, because \hspace{4cm}.

(A)her mother had refused to accompany her

she is upset with her mother dozing off

it upsets her to see the ageing face of her mother

she is in a hurry to reach the airport

Read the assertion and the reason below, with reference to the given extract.

Assertion: The mother was accompanying her daughter to the airport.

Reason: The daughter was leaving her mother behind and flying off.

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Choose the correct option regarding their relationship:
[(A)]
Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Complete the following suitably:

The tone of the cook while speaking about her master’s skill is \hspace{4cm}.

‘They spoke on purpose that she might hear’.

They wanted her to hear to convey their:

(A)interest
disapproval
sympathy
respect

How is Yumi’s concern for the children justified?

Select the correct option from those given in brackets to fill in the blank:

The above extract reveals a \hspace{3cm} (superficial/close) association between the master and the servants.

Select the correct option from those given in brackets to fill in the blank:

The last line of the extract reflects \hspace{3cm} attitude of the British officers. (an oppressive/a courageous)

Why did the durai want to take a photograph with the tiger’s carcass?

The Tiger King's refusal to the request of the durai reflects:

[(A)]
his concern for the tiger population.

his courage to deny permission to the British officer.

his ego and selfishness.

his strained rapport with the British officer.

Complete the following suitably:

Maharaja's \hspace{4cm} action put his kingdom in danger.

What does the narrator mean by the expression ‘throwing himself into the lion’s den’?

What does the expression ‘sneak away’ reveal about the intention of ‘he’ in the above extract?

Select the correct option from those given in brackets to fill in the blank.

“\ldots\ldots\ there is no one home” indicates that the ironmaster was leading a ________ life. (peaceful/lonely)

“We didn’t have any company for Christmas.” The essence of Christmas spirit with reference to the above statement is:

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• (A) to make a special dish to mark the celebration.
• (B) to invite guests to join the celebration.
• (C) to show off his wealth.
• (D) to conduct communal prayers.

Complete the following statement suitably:

The peddler was feeling uncomfortable at the ironmaster’s invitation because the peddler only wanted to __________.

Select the correct option from those given in brackets to fill in the blank.

“Please don’t think that I have such a fine home.”

The ironmaster uttered the above statement to make the peddler feel _________. (awkward/comfortable)

Choose the correct option:

What trait of the speaker is reflected in the first line of the extract?

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• (A) optimistic
• (B) pessimistic
• (C) realistic
• (D) fatalistic

Choose the correct option from those given in the brackets to fill in the blank.

“They’ll see it from the start.”

The above statement reflects Sophie’s ________. (modesty/overconfidence)

“They don’t pay well for the shop work.” Jannie’s statement depicts her as a:
   (A) happy-go-lucky girl.

• (B) practical friend of Sophie.
• (C) casual friend of Sophie.
• (D) jealous friend.

Complete the following suitably:

“Your dad would never allow it \ldots” The image of Sophie’s father as we infer from the above statement is that he ________.

What does the following line from the extract showcase about Jansie’s emotions?

“Soaf, you really should be sensible.”

(i) indifference

(ii) concern

(iii) regret

(iv) envy

“They were both ‘earmarked’ for the biscuit factory.” What does the word ‘earmarked’ convey?

Why does M. Hamel refer to language as a key to freedom from slavery? \hfill \textit{(The Last Lesson)

Explain how Mukesh in 'Lost Spring' stands as a ray of hope for the bangle making community. \hfill \textit{(Lost Spring)

What is the importance of beauty in a man's life? \hfill \textit{(A Thing of Beauty)

How did Umberto Eco display his innovative style in the presentation of his dissertation? \hfill \textit{(The Interview)

What is Robert Frost's complaint in 'A Roadside Stand'? \hfill \textit{(A Roadside Stand)

What was the link between the makeup department and national integration as described in 'Poets and Pancakes'? \hfill \textit{(Poets and Pancakes)

How was the 'Students on Ice' programme significant in giving an awakening call to the younger generation? \hfill \textit{(Journey to the End of the Earth)

What did Charley realize when he saw an issue of the newspaper "The World"? \hfill \textit{(The Third Level)

‘Success is the best revenge.’ How did Zitkala-Sa stand as a testimony to the above statement in 'Memories of Childhood'? \hfill \textit{(Memories of Childhood)

How do the characters of Rajkumar Shukla from 'Indigo' and William Douglas from 'Deep Water' compare and contrast in terms of their courage, constraints, and determination? \hfill \textit{(Indigo and Deep Water)

Analyse the lesson 'Lost Spring' and the poem 'A Roadside Stand' with reference to social inequality and the indifferent attitude of society. \hfill \textit{(Lost Spring and A Roadside Stand)

In what way did Mr. Lamb's ideas of watching, listening, and thinking help Derry change his perspective towards life? \hfill \textit{(On the Face of It)

According to Tishani Doshi in 'Journey to the End of the Earth', man's supremacy over nature is responsible for the problems we face today. Support your answer with evidence from the text. (Journey to the End of the Earth)