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ISC Class XII 1st Prelims 2026 : English Paper 1 (English Language)

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HIRANANDANI FOUNDATION SCHO0L, THANE First Preliminary Assessment- November 2025 English -I(Language) Std: XIl Date: 14/11/25 Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks:80 Note: (Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only readng the paper. They must NOTstart writing during this time) Attempt all four questions. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [] (You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on Question 1, 55 minutes on uestion 2, 30 minutes on Question 3and 50 minues on Question 4). (You should begin each answer onafresh page.) This paper consists of4 printed pages. Question 1 Write acomposition (in approximately 450-500 words) on any one of the following (201 subjects: (Youare reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar,) (a) Describe an incident when a small act of kindness made a lasting impact (b) "The world belongs to those who dare," Correct. on you. Narrate an experien e that proves this statement (c) Technology has made us more connected yet more alone. Discuss for or against the topic. (d) Target (e) The influence of OTT platforms on youth today. Discuss (Write an original story with the following ending: "And that was the day I realised not every ending needs closure." Question 2 (a) Write a feature article in about 300 words, to be published in your school magazine on the topic, 'AI and th future ofjobs'. Your article must include the guidelines given below [15] Al- changes in career- job market- skills required-soft skillstechnical skills-future jobs adaptability- lifelong learning. (b) You are the Secretary of the Student Wellness Committee of your school. Your comnmittee plans to start a 'Mindful Living Programme' for students. Write a proposal in about 150 words, suggesting the steps you will take to make it a success. [10] Question 3 Answer sections (1), (ii) and (iii). i) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each one of them. [5] (a) She was too tired tocontinue the discussion. (Use: so...that) -1 (b) "Don't forget to switch off the lights before leaving," she said. (Begin: She reminded me...) (c) Iwill help you only if you ask me politely. (Begin: Unless...) (a) As sOon as the bell rang, the students rushed out. (Begin: No sooner..) (e) They believe that honesty leads to success. (Begin: It is believed.) (1) In the following sentences, replace the INCORRECT the sentences meaningful and grammatically correct. Dounderlined words to make not copy the sentences. (a) She came on an old photo in the attic. (b) The rescue team came to the storm safely. (c) He takes for his grandfather in looks. (d) Please take in your jacket inside the house (e) They put on the meeting until week. (t) She put over her favorite dress next for the party. (g) She got in her fear of heights quickly. (h) They got of very well during the trip. () He ran in an old friend at the mall. ()The team ran in of time before finishing. (ii) Fill in the blanks in the passage given below with the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets. Last Sunday, my friends and I (1)(plan) to go hiking in the ncarby hills. By 6 a.m., everyone (2) (arrive) at the meeting point, except Riya, who (3)(oversleep). We (4) (wait) for her for nearly half an hour before she finally (6)(appear), out of breath but smiling. The morning air time we (6) (be) crisp, and the sun (8) (reach) the top, we (sit) quietly watching the valley below. (7) (rise) slowly over the horizon. By the (9) (forget) all about our tiredness and (10) Question 4 Read the passage given below and answer the questions (i), (ii) and (iii) that follovw. 1. The ladies of Longbourn soon waited on those of Netherfield. The visit was soon returned in due form, Miss Bennet's pleasing manners grew on the goodwill though the mother was found to be intolerable, and the youngerof Mrs Hurst and Miss Bingley; and sisters not worth speaking to, a wish of being better acquainted with them was expressed towards the two eldest. By Jane, this attention was received with the greatest pleasure, but Elizabeth still saw superciliousness in their treatment of everybody, hardly excepting even her sister, and could not like them. However, their kindness to Jane, such as it was, had a value as arising in all probability rom the influence of their brother's admiration. 2.It was generally evident whenever they met that he did admire her, her it was equally apparent that Jane was yielding to the preference which she had begunandto toentertain for him from the first, and was in a way to be very much in love, But she considered with pleasure that it was not likely to be discovered by the world in general, since Jane united with great strength of -2 teeing a composure of temper and a unitom cheerfulness of manner which would guard her from the suspicions of the impertinent. 3. She mentioned this to her Miss Lucas. tmay perhaps be pleasant, friend replied Charlotte, to be able to impose on the public in but t is sometimes a disadvantage to be such a casc; so very guarded. If a woman conceals her same skill from the object affection with the ofit, she may lose the opportunity of fixing him." 4."Your plan is a good one," replied Elizabeth, "where nothing is in question but the desire of being well marTied; and ifI were deternined to get a rich husband, or any husband, adopt it. But these are not Jane's feelings; I dare say I should is not acting by design. As yet, she certain of the degree of her own regard norshe cannot even be its reasonableness. She has known h m fortnight. She danced four dances with him of at Meryton; she saw him one morning only a and has since dined in company with at his own house, him four times. This is not quite enough to make her understand his character." 5."Not as you represent it. Had she he had a good appetite; but you mustmerely dined with him, she might only have discovered whether and four evenings may do a great remember that four evenings have also been spent togetherdeal." Yes; these four evenings have enabled to ascertain that they both like Commerce; but with respect to any otherthem Vingt-un better than leading unfolded." characteristic, Ido not imagine that much has been Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen ) Find a single word from the passage that will exactly replace the in the following underlined word or words sentences. [3 (1)The teacher's dislike of showing (2) The girl's happiness was evidentoff made ber students admire her even more. when she received the letter. (3) His way of bebav ng with others was gentle and polite. (ii) For each of the words given below, the correct sentence that uses word unchanged in spelling, but withchoose a different meaning from that whichtheit same carries in the passage: [3] (1) form (line 2) (A) She greeted them in due form as was expected of her. (B) Please fill out this form carefully before submitting it. (C) The class teacher praised his good form. (D) The ritual was performed in a proper form (2) guard(14) (A) You must guard your valuables while travelling. (B) She was guarded in her reply. (C) The bank hired a new security guard. (D) He let down his guard and revealed his true feelings. -3 (3) design (21) (A) Her actions were carried out according to her own design. (B) The project followed aclear design laid out in advance. (C) He achieved success by design, not by chance (D) The new fabric has a beautiful design i il) Answer the following questions in your own words as briefly as possible: (a) How did Jane's behaviour affect Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley's opinion of her (b) What was Elizabeth's view of Jane's growing attachment to Mr. Biingley? [3] [3] (c) In not more than 100 words, describe the difference of opinions between Elizabeth and Charlotte with regards to Janes affection for Mr Bingley. [8| ****%*** k** -4

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