AMENITY PUBLIC SCHOOL

MOCK TEST: 2021-22

CLASS- XII ENGLISH CORE (301)
Time: 90 Minutes M.M: 60
General Instructions:
• Read all the questions carefully
• The paper is divided into three sections. All the sections compulsory to attempt.
SECTION- A
I. Read the following passage. 8
1. It is rather astounding to know that a non-literate Goan might actually be multilingual as compared to
city graduates in many of the states, including Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan or Bihar. This, however, doesn’t
mean that those who are literate aren’t multilingual. The percentage of multilingual people keeps
skyrocketing with higher levels of education both nationally and regionally. Geography plays a
significant role in determining the multilingualism of a person.
2. State-wise data from Census 2011on multilingualism and levels of education shows that some states
consistently have higher proportions of multilingual persons at all levels of education. Goa has the
highest number of bilinguals and trilinguals. Therefore, more than half the non- literate population is
found to be bilingual in Goa.
3. On the other hand, states like Gujarat, Assam, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra have a
high proportion of multilingual in their population, irrespective of the level of education whereas
Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have a lower
proportion of multilingual at any level of education, comparatively. Education does make a difference
to multilingualism in varying degrees.
4. South India sees the least multilingual as well as the most multilingual states - Kerala and Karnataka
respectively - irrespective of the level of education. However, with incremented levels of education,
there has been a constant increase in Kerala resulting in over half the population of graduates or above
becoming not just bilingual, but trilingual.
 5. We need to be aware, however, that the absence of education in the mother tongue, the impact of large
global languages and language fatigue are some of the causes that can lead to language extinction too.
On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer the questions given below.
Q1. Pick out the option that DOES NOT list the feeling/s the writer expresses about the fact the
Goan non-literates know more languages than the town-dwelling graduates.
1) hope
2) astonishment
3) concern
4) surprise
5) apprehension
a) Only 2 b) 2 & 5 c) 1 ,3 & 5 d) Only 3
Q2. With reference to the text, pick out the CORRECT option, as per the vital role of location for
determining multilingualism.
a) The fewer the number of citizens in a cultural space, the more intense the interaction.
b) The more the people of different cultures reside in an area, the more the interaction.
c) The more the people visit a certain area, the more the attempt to learn their native tongue.
d) The less the distance of a region from popular tourist attractions, the less the effort to learn
its language.
Q3. Select the option that stands correct with respect to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: There is a lack of learning of the native languages.
Statement 2: Loss of languages can happen , over time.
a) Both statements 1 and 2 have no reference in the text
b) Statement 1 is the cause and 2 is its effect.
c) Both statements 1 and 2 are independent of each other.
d) Statements 1 is conclusive and statement 2 is introductory in nature.
Q4. Choose the option that enlists the people who are likely to fall under the category of urban
multilingual.
1. Olivia Das has lived in a fishing district in Orissa since she was an infant.
2. Lakhan is a backpacker who officially stays in the metropolitan city, Mumbai.
3. Cho-Hee is currently residing in one of the municipal areas of Rajasthan.
4. Satpal Singh has resided in the Punjab countryside ever since he was in upper primary.
a) 1, 2 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 3 d) 2, 4
Q5. Select the option that fills in the blank for the online definition of language fatigue as used in the
text.
Language fatigue occurs when , trying to use a second language _________, you become physically
and psychologically ___________ by speaking, listening and finding meaning in , a ______used “
new” language.
a) Minimally, inspired, popularly
b) Frequently, inspired, little
c) Aptly, drained, popularly
d) Constantly, drained, little
Q6. Choose the option that lists a comment posted online, in response to this article.
a) French and English – a good combination.
b) Learn English to earn money and learn the mother-tongue to keep in touch with your roots.
Anything else is redundant.
c) Thank you for inviting me to speak on how knowing English helps you.
d) Once upon a time, there was a villager who travelled to the city to earn his livelihood. When he
reached the city, he noticed that all the signboards were.
Q7. Pick out the option that includes the correct match of the following images with Multilingual
(M), Bilingual (B) and Trilingual (T) people.

a) M-2; B-3; T-1 b) M-1; B-4; T-2 c) M-4; B-2; T-3 d) M-3; B-1; T-4
Q8. Choose the option that lists the statement/s that is/are TRUE for the level of education and its
corresponding state.
1.The percentage of Goan villagers who are beneath the primary level of education is the lowest.
2.Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan have a minimal difference in the number of graduates from well-
developed areas.
3.Less than fifty percent of villagers from Jammu and Kashmir are below the mark of primary
education.
4.The Rajasthan city graduate numbers are fifty percent more than the J&K villagers with less than
primary education.
a) 1 & 4 b) 2 & 3 c) Only 2 d) Only 4
II. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct
options: (6)
1. The present generation is well adapted in the use of internet and computers. The rapid development in
the computer technology and increase in accessibility of the internet for academic purpose has changed
the face of education for everyone associated with it. Let us look at the data arising out of a recent
survey that was done to ascertain the time spent on utilization of the computer and internet.

2. At present, many schools and universities have been implementing internet based learning as it
supplements and conventional teaching methods. The internet provides a wide variety of references
and information to academics as well as scientific researchers. Students often turn to it to do their
academic assignments and projects.
 3. However, research on the Net is very different from traditional library research, and the differences can
cause problems. The Net is a tremendous resource, but it must be used carefully and critically.

4. According to a 2018 Academic Student e-book Experience Survey conducted by a research department
and sponsored by EBSCO, when reading for pleasure, almost 75 % of respondents said that they
preferred print books for leisure whereas, 45% of them chose e- books rather than printed versions, for
research or assignments.
5. When asked what e- book features make them a favorite for research, the respondents were clear.
Having page numbers to use citations, topped the list (75%), following by the ability to resize text to
fit a device’s screen (67%); the ability to bookmark pages, highlight text, or take note for later
reference (60%), downloading the entire e-book (57%) and allowing content to be transferred between
devices (43%) were the varied responses.
Q9 According to the passage, one of the reasons for the recent transformation of education is the.
a) techno- efficiency of the present generation.
b) expanse of courses on technology.
c) simplification of the teaching and learning method.
d) easy availability of the internet.
Q10 The word tremendous, as used in paragraph 3, means the same as;
a) expensive b) renowned c) innovative d) incredible

Q11. Based on the given graphical chart in the passage, choose the option that correctly states the
depiction of internet usage for work and for leisure, once a month

a) option 1 b) option 2 c) option 3 d) option 4

Q12. “________but it must be used carefully and critically” the idea of being careful and critical
while using internet, mainly refers to
a) hardware malfunction b) plagiarism
c) troubleshooting d) virus threats
Q13. In the cartoon, the students reaction reveals that he is __________
a) indignant b) apologetic c) obedient d) inquisitive

Q14. Based on the given graphical chart, pick the option that lists the af zero response from
respondents.
a) Never using the internet for work and liesure.
b) Daily use of the computer for academic activities.
c) Writing and recieving emails once a week.
d) Using the internet for personal tasks once a month.
SECTION- B
III. Read the following questions and choose the correct options: 16
Q15. You are a retired accountant, you wish to offer your services to organizations but on certain
specific terms and conditions. Identify in which category you will place your advertisement in
newspaper.
a) Situation Vacant b) Situation Wanted
c) Business d) Non-classified / Display Ad
Q16. Choose the correct option to fill in the three blanks in the advertisement:
You are Harsh of 12, Sewa Nagar, Pune. You want to let out your flat as you are shifting to another
city for work. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in ‘The Pune
Times’ under the classified columns.

AVAILABLE Flat No. 12, Seva Nagar, Pune. car parking available, park
facing, best location, friendly neighbours, 24 hour power and water supply, low maintenance charges
and reasonable price. For further details
a) For Sale, spacious Ground floor flat, contact Harsh 98100XXXXX
b) For Rent, Ground floor flat with two bedrooms having attached bathrooms, contact Harsh
98100XXXXX
c) For Rent, nice ground floor flat, meet Harsh urgently.
d) For Sale, house available, contact Harsh 98100XXXXX
Q17. If you are writing a letter to the editor, choose which points you would keep in mind.
a) Written in the first person, simple present tense is used, no signature at the end.
b) Written in the third person, simple past tense is used, signature at the end.
c) Written in the third person, simple present continuous tense is used, no signature at the end.
d) Written in the third person, simple present tense is used, no signature at the end.

Q18. When writing a formal letter, you think about who you are writing to. What else is important?
a) Why you are writing. b) What you need to tell the reader.
c) What you want the reader to do. d) All of the above.
Q19. Which among these is not a good place to display a notice?
a) a school notice board b) lobbies of residential complexes
c) outside auditoriums d) at home
Q20. Which points of the of the subject should be necessarily emphasized in an article?
a) argumentative piece b) first sentence
c) ultimate sentence d) primary and imperative sentence
Q21. What should be the proper sequence of ideas in an article?
a) Introduce-analyse-conclude-suggest b) Introduce-suggest-analyse-conclude
c) Introduce-analyse-suggest-conclude d) Introduce-analyse-conclude
Q22. In an article a by line is a ___________
a) an extra piece of information b) the name of the writer
c) pointless d) part of a goal lines
Q23. The first thing written in notice is
a) name of the writer b) name of the organization
c) heading/title d) date
Q24. Why should the last paragraph make some reference to the opening paragraph in a article ?
a) to connect with the topic b) to confuse the readers to
c) to appeal the government d) to make the topic clearer
Q25. One of the following pronouns should be avoided in a notice.
a) Me b) My c) I d) All of the above
Q26. Choose whether the statement is true or false;
A notice is written in 200 words
a) true b) false
Q27. The purpose of notice is to
a) Give report of an event.
b) Announce and display information to the whole world.
c) Announce and display information to a specific group of people.
d) Summarize an event.
Q28. Rough draft is useful in articles because____________
a) They help organize ideas. b) They keep things fresh.
c) They don’t do anything useful. d) i) and ii)
Q29. What should I include in my article?
a) My own opinion.
b) At least 6 rhetorical questions.
c) A range of different techniques to argue.
d) Lots of technical languages.
Q30. When I write a letter to an editor, I keep following things in mind
a) his name b) his age c) his nationality d) none of the above
SECTION- C
IV. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: 10
I. This map becomes their windows and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs
Break O Break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
Q31. Pick out the option that is NOT TRUE according to this extract.
a) the children should be allowed to read the books and form their own opinion
b) education without breaking the shackles of poverty is meaningless
c) the policy makers show the reality of the real world to the children
d) The children see the world of poverty and misery through the windows
Q32. Pick out the options that matches best with the phrase “break o break open”
1) break free
2) break silence
3) break out
4) break even
5) break through
6) break ground
a) 1, 3 and 5 b) 2,3 and 6 c) 1,4 and 6 d) 2,3 and 5
Q33. “Run azure on golden sands” means
a) run in desert b) run in open fields
c) run on golden floor d) all of the above
Q34. Look at the given book covers. Pick out the option that reflects the meaning of catacomb in the
extract.

a) option 1 b) option 2 c) option3 d) option4

Q35. On the basis of the extract, the opinion that is closest to that of the poet.

a) option1 b) option2 c) option3 d) option4

 II. Then all effort ceased. I relaxed. Even my legs felt limp. and a blackness swept over my brain. It wiped
out fear; it wiped out terror. There was no more panic. It was quiet and peaceful. “Nothing to be afraid
of”. “This is nice to be drowsy”….”to go to sleep”…. “No need to jump”….”too tired to jump”….”it’s
nice to be carried gently”…..I crossed the oblivion, and the curtain of life fell.
Q36. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below;
Statement 1. The author tried his best to jump out of water.
Statement 2. After a while, the author was not anxious in water.
a) If statement 1 is the cause, 2 is the effect.
b) If statement 1 is the effect, 2 is the cause.
c) Both the statements are the effects of a common cause.
d) Both the statements are the effects of independent cause.
Q37. The curtain of life fell corresponds to an aspect of
a) geometry b) drama c) sports d) history
Q38. The purpose of using “___________” in the above passage is to
a) show omission b) indicate pauses
c) shorten a dialogue d) replace an idea
Q39. Which option indicates that the poet lost his consciousness?
a) It was quiet and peaceful. b) I crossed to oblivion.
c) Tender arms like mother’s. d) It wiped out fear.
Q40. Name the chapter from which the extract has been taken.
a) Rattrap b) Lost spring c) Deep water d) Indigo
V. Read the following Stand-alone MCQs and pick out the correct options: 20

Q41. What statement does Neruda make about wars?

a) Wars are of varied kinds – internal, green wars, wars with gas, with fire etc.
b) Wars are wasteful and cause irrecoverable loss and damage to property and life.
c) Wars never yield any winners, and the loss is far greater than what can be measured.
d) wars are unavoidable in the enduring struggle for human dignity and power.

Q42. I was amazed to see how well I understood it

Select the option that does not explain why Franz found the grammar lesson easy
a) Franz was paying careful attention in the class this time.
b) M. Hamel was being extremely patient and calm in his teaching.
c) Franz was inspired and had found a new meaning and purpose to learning.
d) Franz has realized that French was the clearest and the most logical language.
Q43. ‘That’s why they left, looking for the gold in big city’. Here gold indicates …..
a) misfortune of circumstances b) ample wealth
c) means of survival d) a sign of luxury
Q44. Choose the term which best matches the statement ‘The young men echo the lament of
their elders’
a) acceptance b) reflection c) reiteration d) doubtfulness
Q45. But promises like mine abound in every corner of his bleak world’. This suggests that..
a) There is no dearth of promises which remain unfulfilled.
b) There is scarcity of people promising things for betterment.
c) People make a lot of promises which are often fulfilled.
d) Promises made , live upto the expectations of people.
Q46. My introduction to YMCA swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish
fears.” It can be inferred that this was a case of
a) suppression b) oppression c) depression d) repression
Q47. The chap threw me in was saying, “But I was only joking” Choose the option mentioning the
personality traits of this chap.
1. persuasive
2. irresponsible
3. domineering
4. manipulative
a) 1,2,4 b) 2,3,4 c) 1,2,3 d) all of above
Q48 When little Franz was asked by Wachter not to hurry he thought it was because Watchter
a) wanted him to get into trouble.
b) was pulling his leg.
c) wanted him to stay and help him.
d) wanted him to read what was written on the notice board.
Q49. Choose the option that most appropriately fills in the blanks, for the following
In the description of the story ‘The Last Lesson’. Franz felt as if M. Hamel’s announcement
was a and he was so terribly when he could not recite the rule for
the_______.
a) thunderclap, angry, prepositions b) thunderclap, pleased, participles
c) shock,humbled,clause d) thunderclap, embarrassed, participles
Q50. Just as the brightness of the winter’s moon is veiled behind the haze and mist, similarly______
a) The pain of separation has faded her expressions.
b) Age has fogged mother’s youthful appearance.
c) Growing up has developed seasoned maturity in the poet.
d) Memories warm the heart like the pale moon in winter.
Q51. A child in the slum experiencing the dreary life would have the least access to
a) shelter b) information c) water d) education
Q52. What might the huge silence signify?
a) melancholy b) understanding c) discomfort d) flexibility
Q53. Pick out the caption which best expresses the message of ‘The Last Lesson’:

i. ii.

iii iv.

a) Image i b) Image ii c) Image iii d) Image iv

Q54. Choose the option that best expresses M. Hamel’s character.
i) honest and dedicated
ii) evasive and judgemental
iii) patriotic
iv) dubious and equivocal
a) i and ii b) iii & iv c) ii & iii d) i & iii
Q55. Pick the option which shows issues that ‘The Last lesson’ does not take up:
a) the importance of learning multiple languages
b) the issue of linguistic chauvinism
c) cultural imperialism and imposition of a language on a people
d) language being the key to one’s identity
Q56. How would you describe Charley’s vision of his grandfather’s life and times?
a) wistful escapism b) idealized sentimentality
c) nostalgic simplicity d) dreamy perfection
Q57. How would you describe Charley?
a) confused, happy-go-lucky b) escapist, adventures
c) imaginative, nostalgic d) friendly, responsible
Q58. “Those scars”, she murmured, lifting her eyes to Sadao.
The scars DO NOT indicate
a) torture perpetrated on prisoners of wars.
b) superiority of Japan over America.
c) the quest for supremacy in war.
d) the rumors of torture often heard.
Q59. ‘She did not wish to be left alone with the white man’
Why did Hana feel so despite having studied in America?
This was so because…….
a) being Japanese, it was not appropriate to stay on with a stranger.
b) America and Japan were not allies in the on going world war.
c) he was someone she had recognized from her past in America.
d) her husband had cautioned her against the American.
Q60. What is the theme of the lesson (The Third Level)?
a) time travelling
b) theory of escapism
c) A dialogue between a patient and a psychiatrist
d) Human tendency of escapism because of the harsh realities of the present.