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

Complete the following statement:

The mariners were grateful to the Abbot of Aberbrothok because _______.

Complete the following statement:

The result of the thick haze that covered the sky was that ______.

Complete the following statement:

The Rover in frustration pulled his hair and cursed himself because ______.

Given below are the events that give the theme of the poem in a jumbled form. Arrange in a proper sequence as per their occurrence.

1. The waves were so small that they did not move enough to ring the bell at the Inchcape Rock.
2. The Abbot of Aberbrothok had placed the bell on a buoy on the rock.
3. There was a thick haze spread over the atmosphere.
4. Ralph bent over from the boat.
5. Sir Ralph cursed himself in despair and in his frustration tore his hair.

Describe the qualities of the Abbot of Aberbrothok in your own words.

‘Jealousy’ is the most incurable defect. Justify.

‘But the Rover’s mirth was wickedness’. Explain this line in your own words with the help of the poem.

Write an appreciation of the poem, ‘The Inchcape Rock’.

The poem begins with:
‘Without either sign or sound of their shock,
The waves flowed over the Inchcape Rock.’
It ends with:
‘Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock.’
On the basis of these lines explain the change in mood of the poem.

Complete the following web.

When you make your future plans you think of:

1. Career
2. ___________
3. ___________
4. ___________

‘Plan your tomorrow’ by completing the table given below. One is done for you.

Discuss with your friend how she/he spent the whole day that was beneficial for others.

1. _____________
2. _____________
3. ______________

‘was it well or sorely spent’? Explain the meaning and give illustrations.

‘As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say, You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?’
Elaborate the idea expressed in these lines.

The poet suggests that one should do good to others. Complete the table by giving examples of doing good to following people.

Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points.

• About the poem/poet and the title
• The theme
• Poetic style
• The language/poetic devices used in the poem
• Special features
• message, values, morals in the poem
• Your opinion about the poem

Discuss with your partner the difficulties that you face while commuting to and from the college by public transport.

(a) ____________________

(b) ____________________

(c) ____________________

(d) ____________________

Prepare a mind map on ‘How to plan a goal for tomorrow’ or ‘My future goal’. Take the help of points given in ‘Writing Skills Section’ for preparing a mind map.

The similar problems are faced by the other commuters on the way to their work place. Imagine their plight and suggest three solutions.