Tamil Nadu 12th Std Model Question Paper 2026 English Communicative

Tamil Nadu Board Model Question Paper

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Part III — COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
Time Allowed : 3.00 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 70

Instructions : (1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of fairness,
inform the Hall Supervisor immediately.
(2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.

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.

1. A sunny disposition refers to a __________ character.
(a) serious (b) happy (c) jealous (d) sad

2. A __________ is one who studies plant life.
(a) biologist (b) zoologist (c) entomologist (d) botanist

3. The art of speaking without moving one’s lips is called __________.
(a) Ventriloquism (b) Soliloquy (c) Circumlocution (d) Colloquialism

4. __________ is a device for flashing light signals.
(a) Torch (b) Blinkers (c) Protrusion (d) Trailer

5. It is impossible to escape from the storm, __________ ?
(a) does it (b) is it (c) doesn’t it (d) isn’t it

6. The best-suited compound word for ‘parking’ is :
(a) track (b) plate (c) lot (d) lane

7. A collection of information in numbers is called __________.
(a) Graph (b) Statistics (c) Map (d) Demography

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8. The tone and style of the ‘Letter to the Editor’ should be __________.
(a) formal (b) blunt (c) informal (d) simple

9. A humorous five line poem with a rhyme scheme ‘aabba’ is __________.
(a) Haiku (b) Lyric (c) Limerick (d) Lampoon

10. The idiom ‘green-eyed monster’ means __________.
(a) jealousy (b) angry (c) kind (d) lacking passion

11. __________ is used to create a vivid description of a scene that appeals to our senses.
(a) Imagery (b) Tone (c) Picture (d) Colour

12. Identify the /i:/ sound in the following :
(a) true (b) threw (c) two (d) tree

13. A winch is a __________ device.
(a) lifting (b) leading (c) pinning (d) winding

14. A small inlet or a bay is called a __________.
(a) stream (b) creek (c) ripple (d) brook

15. A letter of enquiry is a __________ letter.
(a) complaint (b) formal (c) request (d) business

PART - II
Note : Answer any six of the following questions. Question Number 24 is Compulsory. 6x2=12
16. Make sentences of your own to explain the phrasal verbs :
(a) drop by -
(b) run into -

17. Use the words ‘isle’ and ‘aisle’ in sentences to bring out the difference in their meaning.

18. Who gives the Vote of Thanks and why is it necessary ?

19. Rewrite the sentence with the noun form of the Verb underlined.
We evaluated the results.

20. Explain ‘circular’ with a format.

21. Explain the following :
(a) Syllable -
(b) Stress -

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22. What is an Oxymoron ? Give an example.

23. Draft 2 catchy slogans in order to follow Road Safety Rules.

24. Match :
(a) Didactics (i) method of teaching
(b) Pedagogy (ii) within an institution
(c) Mentor (iii) the art or science of teaching
(d) Intramural (iv) one who gives advice over a period of time

PART - III
Note : Answer any six of the following questions. Question Number 33 is Compulsory. 6x3=18
25. Give 3 useful tips to be followed to attend a face to face job interview.

26. Give the expansion of :
(a) SIM
(b) IMD
(c) SEBI

27. Complete the proverbs :
(a) Cross the stream where it is the __________. (shallowest/deepest/widest)
(b) Cut your __________ according to the cloth. (nails/coat/shirt)
(c) All that glitters is not __________. (sun/moon/gold)

28. Rearrange the following to make meaningful sentences.
(a) here/out/there/flames/broke/and
(b) school/they/sending/him/stopped/to
(c) wait/time/no/tide/and/for/man

29. Match :
(a) Rafting (i) land sport
(b) Paragliding (ii) water sport
(c) Wildlife Safari (iii) air sport

30. Nominalise the following :
(a) weak -
(b) transform -
(c) assist -

31. What is civic sense ? Explain with few examples.

32. Differentiate between a couplet and an epic.

33. Draft an attractive pamphlet regarding the class excursion planned for January ’25.

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PART - IV
Note : Answer all the questions. 5x5=25

34. (a) Write a dialogue between two friends with five exchanges each discussing the process
of voting of a first time voter in an election.
OR
(b) Mention a minimum of five guidelines to draft an advertisement effectively.

35. (a) Explain in detail the differences between a commercial and a classified advertisement.
OR
(b) Write a short poem of six lines using at least (two words) two idiomatic phrases.

36. (a) Explain ‘Pronunciation’ and its significance with suitable examples.
OR
(b) Differentiate a ‘notice’ and a ‘pamphlet’ by describing their uses.

37. (a) Write an application to the principal of a private school for the post of English teacher.
OR
(b) Write a letter of cancellation of appointment to your doctor regarding a dental check
up.

38. (a) Describe your favourite teacher or national leader using at least five adjectives in about
100 words.
OR
(b) Indicate the semantic field using the clues given.
(i) A storm has been predicted next week.
(ii) The cost of vegetables has gone up.
(iii) A balanced diet is essential for growing children.
(iv) A good harvest of tomatoes is seen in South India.
(v) Tom Sawyer is a favourite book for many children.
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