English Model Question Paper 3rd Semester Class 12 WBCHSE

Prepare with the English Model Question Paper 3rd Semester Class 12 WBCHSE under the New Semester System (2025–26). Covers all key sections—Prose, Poetry, Drama, Grammar, and Comprehension as per updated guidelines.Ideal for WBCHSE students aiming to score high in the 3rd Semester English Exam with confidence.

MODEL QUESTION PAPER SET – 1

CLASS XII     SEMESTER III 

SUBJECT: ENGLISH B

        Time: 1.15 hours                                                                             Full Marks: 40

UNIT 1: PROSE

Choose the correct option from the given alternatives:                   1✖10=10

1. Why did the narrator feel a sense of loss every time he passed Deoli after their last meeting?
(A) He never got closure from the girl
(B) He lost something valuable on the train
(C) He had promised to return but forgot
(D) He was reminded of his school days

2. What role did Kalam’s father play in shaping Kalam’s perception of religion?
(A) He discouraged religious discussions
(B) He practiced and preached religious intolerance
(C) He demonstrated harmony among religions through daily life
(D) He followed only scientific views

3. Assertion (A): The banker became anxious near the end of the fifteen years.
   Reason (R): He feared losing his fortune to the lawyer.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) A is false, but R is true

5. The girl in “The Night Train at Deoli” wore a dress of:
(A) Red silk
(B) Pale blue
(C) White with yellow flowers
(D) Faded green

6. Rearrange the events from Kalam’s life in the correct sequence:
P. His father explained the power of prayer
Q. He distributed newspapers during the war
R. He lived in Rameswaram with his joint family
S. He had a friend named Ramanadha Sastry
Options:
(A) R → S → Q → P
(B) S → Q → R → P
(C) Q → R → S → P
(D) P → Q → S → R

7. Read the following statements and choose the correct combination:

1. The banker suggested the bet to prove his point.

2. The lawyer regretted accepting the bet from the beginning.

3. The lawyer read books in several languages.

4. The banker planned to kill the lawyer to save his wealth.

(A) 1 – True, 2 – False, 3 – True, 4 – True

(B) 1 – True, 2 – True, 3 – False, 4 – True

(C) 1 – False, 2 – True, 3 – True, 4 – False

(D) 1 – True, 2 – False, 3 – False, 4 – True

8. Assertion (A): The narrator did not attempt to find the girl after his final journey to Deoli.
Reason (R): He wanted to keep her as a beautiful memory rather than a reality.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) A is false, but R is true

9. If Kalam had ignored the spiritual lessons of his father, what might have happened?
(A) He would never have taken up science
(B) He would have become intolerant toward other faiths
(C) He would not have understood engineering
(D) He would have lost interest in learning

10. Match the items in Column A with Column B:

Options:
(A) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
(B) 1–B, 2–C, 3–D, 4–A
(C) 1–C, 2–A, 3–B, 4–D
(D) 1–A, 2–C, 3–D, 4–B

UNIT 1: VERSE

Choose the correct option from the given alternatives:                 1✖10=10  

11. Why does the poet wish to immortalize the Casuarina Tree?
(A) It provides fruits and flowers
(B) It offers shelter to villagers
(C) It stands as a monument of past love and memories
(D) It was gifted by her brother

12. What does Ulysses mean when he says, “I am a part of all that I have met”?
(A) He forgets every experience
(B) He believes his past shaped him
(C) He remembers only his victories
(D) He is influenced only by royalty

13. The poet describes the tree as “giant” because:
(A) It gives fruits
(B) It overshadows other trees
(C) It represents strength, grandeur, and memory
(D) It frightens the villagers

14. Rearrange the events in Ulysses’ speech:
P. He shares his view of Telemachus
Q. He reflects on the glories of his past
R. He criticizes passive life
S. He urges comrades to go on a final journey
Options:
(A) R → Q → P → S
(B) Q → R → P → S
(C) P → Q → S → R
(D) Q → P → S → R

15. Assertion (A): The Casuarina tree is presented with deep reverence.
Reason (R): It is a lifeless object admired for its size only.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) A is false, but R is true

16. Identify the correct set:
a. Ulysses is tired of his throne
b. Telemachus is careless and dreamy
c. Ulysses wants to live meaningfully till the end
d. The poem ends with Ulysses on his throne
(A) 1–True, 2–False, 3–True, 4–False
(B) 1–False, 2–True, 3–False, 4–True
(C) 1–True, 2–True, 3–True, 4–False
(D) 1–True, 2–False, 3–False, 4–True

17. Match the imagery with the poem:

Options:

(A) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
(B) 1–C, 2–A, 3–D, 4–B
(C) 1–D, 2–C, 3–B, 4–A
(D) 1–A, 2–D, 3–C, 4–B

18. If Ulysses had surrendered to a quiet life, which line would contradict this most?
(A) “I am become a name”
(B) “Yet all experience is an arch”
(C) “It may be that the gulfs will wash us down”
(D) “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”

19. Rearrange the poet’s thoughts in Our Casuarina Tree:
P. The poet prays for the tree’s memory
Q. The tree is described with imagery of a python
R. Birds and bees are seen around the tree
S. The poet recalls her lost siblings

 Options:
(A) Q → R → S → P
(B) R → Q → P → S
(C) S → Q → R → P
(D) Q → S → R → P

20. Ulysses’ thoughts from beginning to end reflect:
(A) Search for wealth and ease
(B) Deepening spiritual awakening and passivity
(C) Burning desire for endless adventure and meaning
(D) Giving up ambitions for family harmony

UNIT III: DRAMA

Choose the correct option from the given alternatives:                1✖5=5

21. What does the sea symbolize in Riders to the Sea?
(A) A peaceful force of nature
(B) The only source of income
(C) Destruction, loss, and fate
(D) A place of miracles

22. Assertion (A): Maurya’s vision of Michael indicates supernatural elements.
Reason (R): It foreshadows Bartley’s death.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) A is false, but R is true

23. Match characters/symbols with their meanings:

Options:
(A) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
(B) 1–C, 2–A, 3–B, 4–D
(C) 1–B, 2–C, 3–D, 4–A
(D) 1–A, 2–C, 3–B, 4–D

24. Rearrange the events:
P. Bartley rides the red mare
Q. Maurya loses all sons
R. Michael’s clothes are found
S. Maurya gives Bartley a blessing too late
Options:
(A) R → P → S → Q
(B) P → R → Q → S
(C) P → S → R → Q
(D) P → R → S → Q

25. If Bartley had not gone to sea, what would lose impact in the play?
(A) Maternal strength
(B) Conflict between siblings
(C) Inevitability of fate and sea’s dominance
(D) Symbolism of white cloth

UNIT IV: TEXTUAL GRAMMAR

Choose the correct option from the given alternatives:                               1✖5=5

26. The narrator stood by the door. He watched the girl silently. (Join into a simple sentence)
(A) Standing by the door, the narrator watched the girl silently.
(B) The narrator watched the girl and he stood by the door.
(C) The narrator stood and the girl watched silently.
(D) The narrator stood by the door. The girl watched him silently.

27. The banker looked into the lawyer’s room. He found a letter. (Join into a complex sentence)
(A) The banker who looked found a letter in the room
(B) When the banker looked into the room, he found a letter
(C) The lawyer’s room was looked at and a letter was found
(D) A letter was found after the room was looked

28. “I do not think anyone could have influenced me more than my father,” said Kalam. (Change into indirect speech)
(A) Kalam said no one could have influenced him more than his father.
(B) Kalam said that his father influenced him a lot.
(C) Kalam said that no one thought of his father as an influence.
(D) Kalam said he does not think anyone had influenced him.

29. He read books. He learnt about different faiths. (Combine using “and”)
(A) He learnt about books and different faiths.
(B) He read and learnt about books.
(C) He read books and learnt about different faiths.
(D) Reading and learning, books about faiths came to him.

30. The girl looked at the narrator. Then she smiled. (Change into a simple sentence)
(A) The girl, smiling, looked at the narrator.
(B) Looking at the narrator, the girl smiled.
(C) The girl who smiled looked at the narrator.
(D) The girl looked, then smiled at the narrator.

UNIT V: READING COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)

Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions given below:  1✖10=10

8 Dead in Firecracker Factory Blast in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi

A blast at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi area killed eight people. Rescue operations have been initiated but the cause of the explosion remains unknown. An explosion at a fire cracker factory in Tamil Nadu early Tuesday morning claimed eight lives and injured several others. The explosion reportedly occurred at a firecracker factory in the Chinna Kamanpatti village area, close to Sivakasi, in Virudhunagar district.

According to sources, the explosion triggered a massive fire, and thick smoke was seen rising from the factory, with continuous bursts of firecrackers being heard from inside. The exact cause of the explosion remains unknown.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and announced financial assistance from the Chief Minister’s General Relief Fund. The families of the deceased will receive Rs 4 lakh each, those seriously injured will be given Rs 1 lakh each, and those with minor injuries will get Rs 50,000.

According to the Tamil Nadu government, the deceased have been identified as Mahalingam (55), Chellappandian, Lakshmi, Ramamoorthy (38), Punniamoorthy, Ramajayam (27), Nagapandi, Vairamani (32) and Gandhi, all of whom died on the spot.

Five others, Lingusamy (45), Manikandan (40), Karuppasamy (27), Murugalakshmi (48) and Azhakuraja (28), sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at the Government Hospital in Sivakasi.

Sivakasi is known as the ‘Fireworks Capital of India’ and also a major hub for the match industry and printing. The entire Virudhunagar district, where Chinna Kamanpatti is located, has a strong presence of these industries.

This firecracker factory explosion comes just a day after a reactor blast in a pharmaceutical plant in Telangana killed 34 people and destroyed structures nearby. Presumably a chemical reaction caused the explosion at the pharma plant in Telangana’s Sangareddy district on Monday morning. The initial death count was 10 at the time of the incident, which rose after rescue workers moved the debris. [Source: India Today]

31. What does the passage highlight as a major issue in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu?
(A) Lack of education in rural areas
(B) Recurring industrial accidents and safety concerns
(C) Corruption in the match industry
(D) High unemployment among youth

32. Assertion (A): Sivakasi is called the ‘Fireworks Capital of India’.
Reason (R): Sivakasi is a major hub for fireworks, matchstick, and printing industries.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) A is false, but R is true

33. Complete the Sentence MCQ

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu announced that families of the deceased would receive __.
(A) Rs 1 lakh
(B) Rs 50,000
(C) Rs 2 lakh
(D) Rs 4 lakh

34. Identify the correct combination of True (T) or False (F) for the following statements:

a. The blast occurred in a pharmaceutical plant in Sivakasi.
b. Several people were injured in the factory explosion.
c. The exact cause of the explosion is still unknown.
d. Gandhi was one of the deceased.

Options:
(A) T, F, T, T
(B) F, T, T, T
(C) T, T, F, F
(D) F, F, T, T

35. Choose the correct statement from the following:
(A) The explosion happened in a school building in Chinna Kamanpatti.
(B) The families of injured persons will receive Rs 2 lakhs.
(C) Murugalakshmi is among the seriously injured.
(D) The cause of the explosion was a gas leak.

36. MK Stalin said, “We will provide financial aid to the victims’ families.” (Change the narration)
(A) MK Stalin said that they would provide financial aid to the victims’ families.
(B) MK Stalin says that they will provide financial aid.
(C) MK Stalin told that they can provide some money.
(D) MK Stalin said that financial aid was provided.

37. “The factory caught fire. Thick smoke was seen rising.” (Combine the sentences:)
(A) The factory caught fire, so thick smoke was seen.
(B) Thick smoke caught fire when the factory rose.
(C) The factory caught fire and thick smoke was seen rising.
(D) Although thick smoke was seen, the factory caught fire.

38. Identify the correct form of the sentence: The explosion reportedly occur at a firecracker factory.

(A) The explosion reported to occur
(B) The explosion reportedly occurred
(C) The explosion is reportedly occurring
(D) The explosion was reported occur

39. Find the word from the passage similar in meaning to “unknown”:
(A) Condolences
(B) Presumably
(C) Identified
(D) Remains

40. Which word from the passage is opposite in meaning to “minor”?
(A) Relief
(B) Serious
(C) Financial
(D) Deceased