HBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2027 English Core Stepwise Marking Scheme

FOR HARYANA CLASS 12 PREPARATION

HBSE Class 12 Sample
Paper 2027 English
Core Stepwise Marking
Scheme
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT
Haryana Class 12 2027 Answer Key English

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MARKING SCHEME / ANSWER KEY
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
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ENGLISH CORE – CLASS XII

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Award 1 mark for the correct answer. There is no partial credit.
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1.Unseen Passage (A) 1×10 = 10
(i) (c) faster
(ii) (b) learn new skills
(iii) (a) I true, II false
(iv) (b) Eye strain
(v) (c) wisely
(vi) opportunities
(vii) reducing

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(i) (a) oxygen
(ii) (b) cutting down trees
(iii) (a) I true, II false
(iv) (c) Urban development
(v) (a) regulate climate
(vi) valuable

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(vii) Because it reduces biodiversity and worsens climate change.

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(viii) food, medicine and livelihood

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(x) Public awareness and responsible use of resources. (any other similar response)
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Making – 5 Marks
mark Abbreviations – 1 mark Content – 3 marks
Suggested Title: Importance of Sports (Accept any other suitable title)

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TITLE : IMPORTANCE OF READING HABIT
1. Benefits of Reading
1.1 Provides knowledge
1.2 Improves lang. skills
1.3 Enhances imagination

2. Academic Advantages
2.1 Better concentration
2.2 Increases vocabulary
2.3 Develops critical thinking

3. Social Development
3.1 Exposure to cultures
3.2 Improves communication
3.3 Develops empathy

4. Challenges in Digital Age
4.1 Excessive device usage
4.2 Reduced reading time

5. Long-Term Importance
5.1 Personality dev.
5.2 Lifelong learning
5.3 Responsible citizens

Abbreviations:
1. lang. – Language
2. dev. – Development
3. conc. – Concentration
4. comm. – Communication

SECTION B : GRAMMAR (10 Marks)
3. Award 1 mark for the correct answer. There is no partial credit.

I.​ Modals/Auxiliaries 1×2 = 2
(i) must
(ii) ought
(iii) (b) May

II.​ Change the Narration 1×2 = 2
(i) Ravi said that he was preparing for his examination.
(ii) The teacher said that honesty is the best policy.
(iii) (a) Mother advised me to do my homework.

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IV.​ Change the Voice 1×2 = 2

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(i) The project was completed by the students.

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(iii) (a) The ball was kicked by the boy.

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V.​ Correct Form of Verb 1×2 = 2
(i) has been sitting
(ii) would work
(iii) (b) attends

SECTION C : CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (15 Marks)

4.NOTICE – 5 Marks
Format – 1 Mark

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Box, NOTICE, Heading, Date, Signature with Designation
Content – 3 Marks
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• Inter-school Debate Competition • Eligibility (students) • Date, time and venue • Registration

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details • Last date • Contact with undersigned
Accuracy – 1 Mark
Award full marks if there are one or two grammatical/spelling mistakes. Deduct ½ mark if there
are more than two mistakes.

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Advertisement – 5 Marks

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Format – 1 Mark

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Box, Heading, Contact Details

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• Car for sale • Model/year • Condition • Price • Contact details

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Poster Making – 5 Marks
Format – 1 Mark
Title, Slogan, Message, Issuing Authority
Content – 3 Marks

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Suggested Value Points
• Water conservation • Save water message • Catchy slogans • Public awareness
Accuracy – 1 Mark

5.Report Writing – 5 Marks
Format – 1 Mark
Heading, Place, Date, Reporter
Content – 2 Marks
Suggested Value Points
• World Environment Day celebration • Activities conducted • Participation • Outcome
Expression – 1 Mark
Accuracy – 1 Mark

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Article Writing
Format – 1 Mark
Heading, Writer's Name
Content – 2 Marks
Suggested Value Points
• Importance of time management • Better productivity • Reduced stress • Academic success •
Balanced lifestyle
Expression – 1 Mark
Accuracy – 1 Mark

6. Letter to Editor – 5 Marks
Format – 1 Mark
Sender's Address, Date, Receiver's Address, Subject, Salutation, Complimentary Close
Content – 2 Marks
Suggested Value Points
• Increasing noise pollution • Causes • Harmful effects • Suggestions/remedies
Expression – 1 Mark
• Appropriate tone and vocabulary • Coherence and relevance
Accuracy – 1 Mark

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Application for Job
Suggested Value Points
• Reference to advertisement • Educational qualifications • Experience/skills • Bio-data • Formal
tone
Marking: Format – 1 Content – 2 Expression – 1 Accuracy – 1

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SECTION D : LITERATURE (40 marks)
7. (A) 1×5=5
(i) b
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(iii) b
(iv) c
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8. Long Answer 1×5 = 5

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• M. Hamel's patriotism • Importance of French language • Regret of villagers • Franz's
realization • Linguistic identity

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(b) Suggested Value Points
• Peddler's lonely life • Edla's kindness • Change of heart • Return of stolen money • Moral
transformation

9. Answer any three questions 2×3 = 6

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Content – 1 Mark Expression – 1 Mark

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(a) Mukesh wanted to become a motor mechanic and escape the bangle industry.

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(c) The office boy performed insignificant tasks and felt frustrated.

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(d) Gandhi stayed in Champaran to help poor indigo farmers.

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(e) Interviews reveal personalities and ideas of individuals. (any other relevant point)

a 10. Poetry stanza for comprehension
(A)1×5=5 marks
(i) (a) forget her fear
(ii) (b) Personification
(iii) (a) My Mother at Sixty-six
(iv) (c) fearful

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(v) (a)Kamala Das

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(B)
(i) (d) A method to achieve focus and prepare to meditate
(ii) (b) To avoid the misunderstanding and conflicts caused by words
(iii) (b) Weapons of destruction and war
(iv) (c ) It will create a unique, sudden feeling of togetherness
(v) (a) Alliteration

11. Answer any two questions 2×3 = 6
Content – 2 Marks Expression – 1 Mark
(a) • Mother's ageing appearance • Fear of separation • Emotional attachment
(b) • Hope for customers • Desire for better life • Long wait and disappointment
(c) • Tigers symbolize freedom • Fearlessness • Contrast with Aunt Jennifer's life

12. (A) 1×4 =4
(i) a
(ii) b
(iii) b
(iv) b

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(i) b
(ii) d
(iii) a
(iv) b

13. Long Answer 1×5 = 5
Content – 3 Marks Expression – 2 Marks (Fluency 1 + Grammar 1)
(a) Suggested Value Points
• Astrologer's prediction • Obsession with tiger hunting • Ninety-nine tigers killed • Wooden tiger
episode • Dramatic irony

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(b) Suggested Value Points
• Antarctica as climate indicator • Geological history • Climate change evidence • Ice-core
records • Future implications for Earth

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(a) • Antarctica helps study climate history • Geological significance

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(d) • Mr. Lamb inspires confidence • Helps Derry overcome inferiority

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