HSC Science (Electronics) इयत्ता १२ वी - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

Compare the following characters:

Fernman and Miss Dare

Compare the following characters:

Miss Phillips and Denham

Compare the following characters:

Narrator and the Head of the school

Arrange the incidents in the correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract.

1. Denham was outwitted by Miss Phillips.
2. The head of the school closed the proceedings.
3. Denham asserted that P.T. periods were a waste of time.
4. The slips were folded and placed in a hat.
5. Fernman was as usual a trump card.
6. Denham called out the names of the representatives.
7. Students’ Council was held every year on November 15th.

Describe in brief the purpose of organizing the half-yearly report programme of the Students’ Council.

Write in your words the entire half-yearly report programme of the Students’ Council.

Describe the question-answer session that took place at the end of the extract.

Describe the discussion that took place between Miss Phillips and Denham.

Which event took place in the extract? Choose the correct one. Give reason/s to support your answer.

1. Annual Sports Day on November 15th 
2. Annual Social and Cultural Gathering on November 15th
3. Half-yearly report of Students’ Council on November 15th
4. Farewell Programme on November 15th

Choose the correct alternative. Give reason/s to support your answer.

The event in the extract was held at the _______.

The incidents in the extract occurred at a particular place. Explain the significance of that place in your own words.

Explain how the setting of the extract contributes to the theme of the novel.

‘When the turn of my class came I sat up anxiously’.
Why was the narrator anxious? Explain the statement by citing suitable references from the extract.

Select two statements that describe the theme of the extract:

1. Half-yearly report of the Students’ Council was not an important event for the students and teachers of the school.
2. The writer was immensely pleased to notice the progress of his students.
3. The students showed a remarkable change in their behavior and were progressing in all the subjects.
4. The head of the institution was against conducting such activities in the school.

The relationship between the teacher and the students is highlighted in the extract. Illustrate with suitable examples from the extract.

Explain in brief the theme of 'To Sir, With Love'.

Describe the atmosphere of the school described in the extract.

Explain the following statement that enriches the language and create a powerful impact.

Miss Phillips is transformed into a very convincing personality.

Explain the following statement that enriches the language and create a powerful impact.

There are many features of language that contribute the smooth sailing of the plot.

Following the given dialogue of the major character in the extract. Find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, the style, significance etc. of the dialogue.