TN 12th Question Paper 2026 Communicative English

FOR TN 12TH EXAM PREPARATION

TN 12th 2026
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TN 12th 2026 Question Paper Communicative English

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Part III — COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
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PART - I

Note : (i) Answer all the questions. 15x1=15

(ii) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write

the option code and the corresponding answer.

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1. ‘Trifling errors’ in other words mean, __________.

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(a) trifle dessert (b) silly mistakes (c) trouble (d) self striving

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2. Kayaking is a __________ sport.

(a) land (b) air (c) indoor (d) water

3. A shallow body of water separated from the sea is called a __________.

(a) isle (b) lagoon (c) creek (d) island

4. Students screaming in a hall will create a __________.

(a) illusion (b) argument (c) pandemonium (d) drama

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6. The word ‘vivid’ means __________.

(a) dull (b) blurred (c) empty (d) clear

7. ‘Malgudi Days’ is authored by __________.

(a) Khushwant Singh (b) Govindarajan M.

(c) George Bernard Shaw (d) R.K. Narayan

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8. A __________ is a unit formed by a vowel with one or more consonants.

(a) syllable (b) stress (c) Diphthong (d) Article

9. A fourteen line poem with many rhyme schemes is called a __________.

(a) Ode (b) Villanelle (c) Haiku (d) Sonnet

10. The colour ‘amber’ is __________.

(a) brownish yellow (b) silver

(c) orange (d) deep black

11. Informal expression used in everyday conversation is referred to as __________.

(a) Ventriloquism (b) Circumlocution

(c) Localism (d) Colloquialism

12. The study of trade, money and industry is called __________.

(a) Economics (b) Sociology (c) Civics (d) Commerce

13. The first traffic light in South India was installed in __________ junction in Chennai in 1953.

(a) Adyar (b) Broadway (c) Mylapore (d) Egmore

14. A place where the road is narrow or blocked is called a __________.

(a) gridlock (b) bottleneck (c) crossroad (d) congestion

15. A person who does charity is called a __________.

(a) psychologist (b) psychiatrist

(c) sociologist (d) philanthropist

PART - II

Note : Answer any six questions. Question Number 24 is compulsory. 6x2=12

16. Match the appropriate meanings of the following foreign words.

(a) Ad hoc (i) I have found it

(b) Eurekha (ii) without assigning a date

(c) Extempore (iii) for this purpose

(d) Sine die (iv) mode of working

(v) without preparation

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17. What is a slogan ? Draft two slogans on ‘Road safety’.

18. Give the expansions for the following abbreviations.

(a) PAWS -

(b) RAM -

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Explain ‘Calligram’ with an example.

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(a) Heavy rains lashed Chennai.

(b) India won the cricket world cup.

22. Mention a few essential elements of a welcome speech.

23. What is a paradox ? Give an example.

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Note : Answer any six questions. Question Number 33 is compulsory. 6x3=18

25. Give the meanings of the following words.

(a) fudging

(b) ragged

(c) soliloquy

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28. Write one word for each of the following sounds.

(a) †
(b) u†
(c) e

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29. Suggest a few tips to prepare for a face to face interview.

30. Supply a word or phrase for the following.

(a) Very __________ = obvious

(b) Very __________ = thrilled

(c) Very __________ = arduous

31. What are these used for ?

(a) Chopsticks

(b) Winch

(c) Rising Intonation

32. Differentiate between a commercial advertisement and a classified advertisement.

33. Complete the following.

(a) It has been raining cats and dogs since yesterday, __________ ?

(b) __________ (Might/May) you bring laurels to your school.

(c) The __________ (generous) of the old man is the talk of the town.

PART - IV

Note : Answer all the questions. 5x5=25

34. (a) Explain the following terms.

(i) Cliché

(ii) Jargon

(iii) Phrasal Verbs

(iv) Euphemism

(v) Acronym

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(b) Do as directed.

(i) Children should follow the rules of the road. (Change the Voice)

(ii) Cricket is being played by the boys. (Change the Voice)

(iii) “Do you really come from Japan ?” the King asked. (Change to indirect speech)

(iv) The teacher explained to the class that knowledge is power. (Change to direct

speech)

(v) Jog everyday. It is a good exercise. (Combine the sentences into one)

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35. (a) Explain the process of ‘Voting’ in an election to a first time voter, highlighting his

responsibility in the process.

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(b) Write a dialogue between an employer and an employee with five exchanges each

discussing the prerequisites for the role of a secretary.

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37. (a) Write a letter to your friend apologising for not being able to attend her birthday party.

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(b) Describe your grandmother in about 150 words explaining why she is your favourite

person.

38. (a) Spot the errors.

(i) We are already to leave.

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(iii) A journey begin with a single step.

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(b) Indicate the semantic field using the clues given.

(Literature/Weather/Agriculture/Health/Economy/Entertainment)

(i) A balanced diet is essential for a healthy body.

(ii) ‘Hamlet’ is a play written by William Shakespeare.

(iii) The monsoon has set in early this year.

(iv) Pierce Brosnan stars in the latest James Bond movie.

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