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📘 VISTAS – Model Answers (Class 12 English)

By Chandrashekhar Sahu, Lecturer -
Answer the questions in about 2 sentences each: Q1. Do you think that the ‘Third Level’ was a medium of escape for Charley, why? Yes, the ‘Third Level’ was Charley’s medium of escape from the harsh realities of the modern world. He wanted to find peace and comfort in an imaginary world of the past. Q2. What does the third level refer to? The ‘Third Level’ refers to Charley’s imaginary idea of a third level at the Grand Central Station which symbolises his desire to escape from reality. Q3. How is the Grand Central station a symbol of escape? The Grand Central Station symbolises escape because Charley imagines it as a gateway to a peaceful and simpler world away from stress and worries. Q4. Who is the Tiger King? Why does he get that name? The Tiger King is the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram. He gets the name because he killed many tigers to prove a prophecy wrong that said he would die because of a tiger. Q5. What was the great miracle that took place in the lesson ‘The Tige...
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Flamingo Question Bank with Answers – Class 12 (CGBSE 2025)

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The Last Lesson Alphonse Daudet Q1. What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day? Ans. Franz was expected to be prepared with a lesson on participles that day. But he had not learnt it and was scared of being scolded by M. Hamel. Q2. What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day? Ans. Franz noticed an unusual silence in the school, the students already seated, and M. Hamel dressed in his best clothes as if for a special occasion. Q3. What had been put up on the bulletin-board? Ans. The bulletin-board had an order from Berlin stating that German would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine instead of French. Q4. How did M. Hamel feel and behave during the last lesson? Ans. M. Hamel was emotional yet calm. He spoke about the importance of the French language and taught the class with great affection and sincerity. Q5. The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen? ...
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GRAMMAR QUESTION BANK WITH ANSWERS

By Chandrashekhar Sahu, Lecturer -
 A. Change the Voice 1. Children make a loud noise. ® A loud noise is made by children. 2. Does the hunter kill the bird? ® Is the bird killed by the hunter? 3. He gave me a pen. ® I was given a pen by him. 4. Who taught you Hindi? ® By whom were you taught Hindi? 5. His words displease me. ® I am displeased by his words. 6. Children will take a paragraph. ® A paragraph will be taken by children. 7. Who taught you this poem? ® By whom was this poem taught to you? 8. My sister has drawn this portrait. ® This portrait has been drawn by my sister. 9. The peon is ringing the bell. ® The bell is being rung by the peon. 10. Why did you tear this page? ® Why was this page torn by you? 11. Clean this room. ® Let this room be cleaned. 12. Don’t make noise. ® Let no noise be made. B. Change into Indirect Speech 1. Mother said, “It has been raining since dawn.” ® Mother said that it had been raining since dawn. 2. The priest said, “Sita may wear a saree.” ® The priest said that Sita might wea...
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CG BOARD QUESTIONS 2020 TO 2025 WITH ANSWERS

By Chandrashekhar Sahu, Lecturer -
  CGBSE Class 12 English 2025 Questions and Answers Q Q. How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family? Answer: Mukesh dreams of becoming a motor mechanic, while his family accepts bangle making as destiny. He shows courage and hope to break free from poverty. (30 words) Q Q. Who was the crofter and how did he welcome the stranger? Answer: The crofter was a lonely old man who warmly welcomed the peddler into his house, offered food, and shared his earnings out of friendliness. (30 words) Q Q. Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on? Answer: The office boy was frustrated because his creative ambitions were unfulfilled. He showed anger toward Subbu, whom he blamed for his failures. (30 words) Q Q. Compare and contrast Sophie and Jansie, highlighting their temperaments and aspirations. Answer: Sophie is imaginative, dreamy, and full of unrealistic ambitions about fame and glamour. Jansie, her friend, is practical, sensible, and acc...
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📘 Grammar Practice Worksheet (2020–2025)

By Chandrashekhar Sahu, Lecturer -
  🗓️ Year 2025 1.            Combine into a complex sentence with a noun clause: (a) He is an honest guy. (b) I know this. Answer: I know that he is an honest guy. 2.            Change the narration: The Principal said to Anil, “Did you beat Ravi yesterday?” Answer: The Principal asked Anil if he had beaten Ravi the previous day. 3.            Pick out the adverb clause: As soon as the bus arrived, the children rushed to board it. Answer: As soon as the bus arrived. 4.            Rewrite using ‘unless’: I won’t pay it if he does not send me the bill again. Answer: I won’t pay it unless he sends me the bill again. 5.            Expand the adjective phrase into a relative clause: It was a blue shirt. Answ...
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🌿 CGBSE Class 12 English Important Questions (2020–2025)

By Chandrashekhar Sahu, Lecturer -
 Here are the most important board exam questions asked from 2020 to 2025 for CGBSE Class 12th English (Flamingo ) Use these for your final revision and practice. 🧾 2025 Questions 1. How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family? 2. Who was the crofter and how did he welcome the stranger? 3. Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on? Answer the following questions in about 120–150 words each: Compare and contrast Sophie and Jansie, highlighting their temperaments and aspirations. OR Desire, determination and diligence lead to success. How did Douglas overcome his fear of water? 🧾 2024 Questions 1. How were Gandhiji and Shukla treated by Rajendra Prasad’s servants? 2. Is Saheb happy working at the tea stall? Why / Why not? 3. Who described interview like thumbprints on his windpipe and why? Long-Answer Question (6 Marks): Justify the title of the lesson, “The Lost Spring.” 🧾 2023 Questions 1. W...
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  📖 Story: The Busy Classroom  Once upon a time in Grammarland School, there was a very active student named Riya. She loved doing things—writing essays, solving problems, painting posters. Her teacher, Mr. Verb, always praised her for being so energetic. One day, Mr. Verb said, 🌟 Scene 1: Active Voice Riya stood up and said: “I write a story.” Mr. Verb clapped. “That’s Active Voice! You are the subject, and you’re doing the action—writing.” Then Riya said: “I painted the wall.” “I solved the puzzle.” Each time, Mr. Verb smiled. “You’re the doer, Riya. That’s active!” 🔄 Scene 2: Passive Voice Suddenly, the classroom turned magical. The objects began to speak! The wall said: “The wall was painted by Riya.” The puzzle said: “The puzzle was solved by Riya.” Mr. Verb explained, “Now the object becomes the subject. The focus is on what was done—not who did it. That’s Passive Voice!” 🧠 Rule Recap (taught by Mr. Verb) Mr. Verb wrote on t...
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