HSC Arts (English Medium) 12th Standard Board Exam - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

Write at least one paragraph and expand the inherent idea of the saying ‘A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever’.

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. Write your answer in about 100 to 120 words. ‘Honesty is the best policy.’

• Importance of honesty.
• Use of the term- ‘policy’.
• Supporting argument with examples.
• Conclusion

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. Write your answer in about 100 to 120 words. ‘Believing in yourself is believing in the best’.

• Having faith in your abilities.
• Keep doing the work.
• Supporting your argument with examples.
• Conclusion

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: (100-150 words) ‘Humour is the Spice of Life’.

• Problems/hurdles/negativities in life.
• Purpose of relaxation.
• Benefits of laughter and humour.
• Change in attitude and approach.

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: (100-150 words) ‘Nature is the best teacher’

• Hidden treasures in nature.
• Purpose/Reasons to get close to nature.
• Teaching/Learning about nature (why best teacher).
• Gifts/Benefits from nature.

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: (100-150 words) ‘Friends – a real treasure’.

• Need and spice of life.
• Real share and care.
• Commitment and inspiration.
• Need of every moment.

Expand the following idea in about 100-150 words.

'Don't judge a book by its cover'

Expansion of Idea:

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below (100-150 words) –

“Experience is the best teacher”

• It’s practical and not theoretical experience
• Learn from situations
• Direct and first-hand knowledge
• Real-life versus Bookish

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below (100 to 150 words):

‘Manners Maketh Man’

Essential Virtues

• Politeness
• Speech, tone, gestures and action
• To be courteous and amiable

Spot the errors in of the following sentence and correct the incorrect one.

Radha brought pens and distributed them between her five children.

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Jayshree and Sujata sat besides each other in complete silence.

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His best friend Vijay was blind within one eye.

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One could dare to encroach on his rights.

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She was taken with surprise when she saw the famous Taj Mahal.

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It is not possible to exchange the goods once the sale has been completed.

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It is not possible to exchange the goods once the sale has been completed.

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Dr. Sengupta has been trying to master the craft for the last five years. 

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The top-ranking candidates will be appointed in senior jobs in banks.

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She knows very well what is expected from her but she is unable to perform.

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They will put on a note in this regard for your consideration.