Science (English Medium) इयत्ता १२ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for English Core

Why is ‘grandeur’ associated with the ‘mighty dead’?

Do we experience things of beauty only for short moments or do they make a lasting impression on us?

What image does the poet use to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth?

What work did the 'office boy' do in the Gemini Studios? Why did he join the studios? Why was he disappointed?

Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?

Notice these words and expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.

1. treacherous
2. subdued my pride
3. flailed at the surface
4. fishing for landlocked salmon
5. misadventure
6. bob to the surface like a cork
7. curtain of life fell
8. back and forth across the pool

What is the “misadventure” that William Douglas speaks about?

What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool? What plans did he make to come to the surface?

Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on ?

How did this experience affect him?

Who was Subbu's principal? 

Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?

How did the instructor “build a swimmer” out of Douglas?

How did Douglas make sure that he conquered the old terror?

Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities. 

How does Douglas make clear to the reader the sense of panic that gripped him as he almost drowned? Describe the details that have made the description vivid.

Why was the legal adviser referred to as the opposite by others? 

How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?

What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?

Why does Douglas as an adult recount a childhood experience of terror and his conquering of it? What larger meaning does he draw from his experience?