PSEB 12th Sample Paper 2027 English

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PSEB 12th Sample
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Punjab Class 12 2027 Sample Paper English

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CLASS XII a
General English
Model Test Paper
Time Allowed: Three hours Theory: 80 marks
Section A (Reading Comprehension) 16 marks

Q1.A.Read the given passage and answer the questions given below:

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The culture of nuclear families is in fashion. Parents are often heard complaining
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such families. Aren‟t parents, themselves, responsible for this pitiful state? The
basic need of a growing youth is familial love, attention and bonding along with
moral values. One should not forget that „charity begins at home‟. Independence and
individuality both need to be respected in order to maintain the sanctity of a family.
Children, today, are to be handled with tact in order to bridge the ever-widening
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respect for the family elders and much love, care and concern for the youngsters.
Even the minor family differences were solved amicably.

i. A family is facing financial pressure due to many social obligations and expenses.
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Their teenage daughter demands expensive gadgets and branded clothes. Applying
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c) Ignore her completely
d) Send her to live with grandparents
ii. Rohan‟s parents give him full freedom to go for overnight parties and spend money
without asking. However, they rarely sit and talk with him about his studies or values.
According to the passage, what is the most likely outcome?
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a) Rohan will become more responsible
b) Rohan may develop a wider generation gap with his parents
c) Rohan will focus better on studies
d) Rohan will start respecting elders more
iii. State any two features of joint families mentioned in the passage.

iv. Why does the passage say that “charity begins at home” in the context of bringing
up children?

v. According to the passage, what was the main reason for harmony in joint families?

vi. Give an appropriate title to the given passage.

vii. How can the ever-widening generation gap be bridged according to the
passage?
viii. Why were there no old-age homes in joint families, as per the passage?

(B) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below. 6*1=6
An archipelago is an area that contains a group of islands scattered in lakes, rivers,
or the ocean. Lakshadweep is an archipelago located 200 – 400 km west of the
coast of Kerala in the Arabian Sea. This archipelago consists of 36 main islands and
many smaller islands, coral atolls and coral reefs. It is the smallest union territory in
India. In the local language, Malayalam, Lakshadweep means a hundred thousand
islands. Only ten of the Lakshadweep islands are inhabited and more than 90
percent of the indigenous population is Muslims. The main economic activities are
fishing, coconut cultivation and coir twisting. Tourism is an emerging industry in this
archipelago. Tourists require an entry permit to visit Lakshadweep; the permit is
issued in Kochi (in Kerala). Foreign nationals are allowed only in kadmat, Bangaram
and Agatti islands. October to March is the ideal time to be on the islands. From
June to October, the South West Monsoon is active with an average rainfall of 10-40
mm. Coconut is the main crop cultivated on the island. Lakshadweep is India‟s
largest producer of coconuts. About 2,598 hectares are under coconut cultivation
and the productivity per hectare is 22,310.

i. How many main islands are there in Lakshadweep?
a) 10 b) 24 c) 36 d) 100

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ii. Why is an entry permit required to visit Lakshadweep?
a) To control population
b) To regulate tourism and security
c) Because it is a foreign country
d) To promote fishing
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malnutrition, disease, and a high rate of death, especially among children and the
elderly. Governments and international organizations try to respond by sending
emergency food supplies, setting up relief camps, and providing medical aid.
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Q3. Attempt any one of the following.
to ensure food security for all people.
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You are Savvy, living at #754, New Cantt Road, Faridkot. You have noticed an
increase in indiscipline among students in schools and colleges. Mention the major
causes and effects of indiscipline among students, and write a letter to the Editor of a
newspaper suggesting practical solutions to address this issue.

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Suppose you are Meena and you live at 209, Sector-69, Mohali. Your area has a
population of 20,000+ but has no medical facility within 5 km. During the last
monsoon, 3 elderly residents had to be taken to the city hospital late at night due to
lack of a nearby dispensary. Write a letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Mohali to
establish a new government dispensary in Sector-69.
Q4. Attempt any one of the following. 3
Explain the following Newspaper Headline in 15-20 words.
BALI VOLCANO KEEPS AIRPORT CLOSED
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Q5.You are Kuldeep. You and your colleague Karan have a client meeting scheduled
for tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. but the client just informed you that their CEO has a
medical emergency and they need to reschedule. Write an e-mail to your colleague,
Karan informing about the change in schedule of meeting with client.

Q5.(A)Translate the following sentences into Punjabi/Hindi.(any two) 2*1=2
i. She will complete the work by tomorrow.
ii. Don‟t you trust me?
iii. The sun has risen.
(B)Translate the following sentences into English.(any two) 2*1=2
i. rjn ny kw&I pI leI hY[ रमन ने कॉफ़ी पी ली है।
ii. sOrB nmn dw mzwk aufw irhw sI[ सौरभ नमन का मजाक उडा रहा था।

iii. AMb myrw psMdIdw &l hY[ आम मेरा पसंदीदा फल है ।

Q6. Do as directed.
(A) Supply suitable Determiners. 3*1=3
i. How beautiful ……………… stars are!
ii. Sudha knew ………….. languages.
iii. I am a man of …………. words.
(B) Fill in the blanks as directed: (Use the words given in the brackets.) 2*1=2
i. Shama is fond of …….. (dance). (Fill in the blank with a Gerund.)
ii. You dare not …….. (challenge ) me. (Fill in the blank with an Infinitive.)

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(C) Rewrite the given sentences as directed. (any two) 2*1=2
i. Rewrite the given sentence using „too‟.
That man is so honest that he cannot cheat.
ii. Rewrite the given sentence using „No sooner……….. than‟.
As soon as I woke up, I went to the park.
iii. Transform the given sentence using positive degree of comparison.
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(E) Change any one of the given sentences into Indirect Speech. 1*1=1
i. The teacher said, “Water freezes at 0º Celsius.”
ii. My neighbour said to me, “Someone has cut the wire.”

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SECTION C (Literature Textbook) 37 marks
Q7.Objective type questions:
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a) they were hardworking.
b) they were brilliant.
c) something in them was very different from others.
d) they were very punctual.
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a) Because she finally learned how to spell difficult words
b) Because she realized that everything had a name and it connected her to the
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v. What does the suffering in Kalapani Jail tell us about the British rule?
(Ghadari Babas in Kalapani Jail)
vi. ………….. is the writer of, „The School for Sympathy‟.
a) K.A.Abbas b) R.K.Laxman
c) Mulk Raj Anand d) E.V.Lucas
vii. Fill in the blank.
Bishamber Nath was a ……………….. (Bholi)
viii. What does Datta‟s shop tell us about him ? (The Gold Frame)
ix. What did Hryukin display to the crowd?. (A Chameleon)
x. Why did Mann Singh talk about Karam Singh‟s bravery to the little boy?
a) To make the boy feel proud of his father
b) To impress Karam Singh‟s father
c) To get a reward from the army
d) Because he was bored (The Bull Beneath the Earth)
Q8.(A) Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow:(any four)
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For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the
mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain.
And let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit.
For love that seeks aught but the disclosure of its own mystery is not love but
a net cast forth: and only the unprofitable is caught.
i. Name the poem.
ii. Name the poet.
iii. What kind of love is compared to net ?
iv. What should be the main purpose of friendship?
v. Name the figure of speech used in the line:
„For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the
mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain.‟
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But believe me, son.
I want to be what I used to be
when I was like you. I want
to unlearn all these muting things.
Most of all, I want to relearn

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i. Name the poem.
ii. Name the poet.
iii. Whom is the poet talking to?
iv. Name the figure of speech used in the given line:
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Q9. Answer the following questions in about 20 to 30 words. (any three) 3*2=6

i. How was Philip a success as the leader of the Marine Band?
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iv. What does the British Government‟s torture of the prisoners reveal about its
attitude towards the freedom fighters?
(Ghadari Babas in Kalapani Jail)
v. According to Dr Barnard, what is the business of living ?
(In Celebration of Being Alive)

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Q10. Answer any two of the following questions in 20 to 30 words: (2*2=4)
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Q 11. Answer any one of the following questions in 100 to 120 words: 5

Analyse the qualities that make Helen Keller an inspiration to others.
(The Story of My Life )
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Discuss the theme of „Thinking out of the Box: Lateral Thinking‟. by analysing
the examples presented in the lesson.

Q12. Answer any one of the following questions in 100 to 120 words: 5

How can Miss Beam‟s qualities be applied to improve the lives of students in
modern schools. (The School for Sympathy)
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Justify the title of the story, „The Bull Beneath the Earth‟ by citing evidence
from the story.

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