Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for English Core

Why did Sophie like her brother Geoff more than any other person?

What socio-economic background does Sophie belong to?

Discuss in pairs.

Sophie’s dreams and disappointments are all in her mind.

What do you think is the colour of ‘sour cream’? Why do you think the poet has used this expression to describe the classroom walls?

Why didn’t Sophie want Jansie to know about her story with Danny?

Did Sophie really meet Danny Casey?

Which was the only occasion when she got to see Danny Casey in person?

The walls of the classroom are decorated with the pictures of ‘Shakespeare’, ‘buildings with domes’, ‘world maps’ and beautiful valleys. How do these contrast with the world of these children?

What does the poet want for the children of the slums? How can their lives be made to change?

Look for stories or movies where this theme of hero worship and fantasising about film or sports icons finds a place.

What are some of the positive views on interviews?

Why do most celebrity wnters despise being interviewed? 

What is the belief in some primitive cultures about being photographed?

What do you understand by the expression "thumbprints on his windpipe'? 

Who, in today's world, is our chief source of information about personalities?

Do you think Umberto Eco likes being interviewed? Give reasons for your opinion.

How does Eco find the time to write so much?

What was distinctive about Eco's academic writing style?

Did Umberto Eco consider himself a novelist first or an academic scholar?