Class 12 English (Elective): CBSE Marking Scheme (2023-24) | CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Humanities - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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MARKING SCHEME  
ENGLISH ELECTIVE 
CODE NO. 001 
 (2023-2024) 
Total Time: 3 hours                                                                                                    Marks: 80 Marks 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 
1.This paper is divided in THREE sections. 
SECTION A -READING 
SECTION B – GRAMMAR & WRITING 
SECTION C- LITERATURE & FICTION 
 
2. Separate instructions are given with each part and question, wherever necessary. Read the 
instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully. 
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions 
  SECTION A 
READING COMPREHENSION 
 
1 On the basis of your reading of the above excerpt, answer the following 
questions briefly. 
a) showed no enthusiasm. 
b) Dream States 
c) He felt that the book explained nothing. 
d) Both 1 & 2 are correct and 2 is the reason for 1. 
e) The man’s dream was about an alien. 
f) It was a dream which wasn’t clear. 
g) He didn’t want to talk about his dream. 
h) Give much importance to the science behind dreams. 
i) Any one of the following:  
? immerses the reader in the man's dream world  
? allows for a more empathetic understanding of his experience 
j) Any one of the following:  
? both experiences involve a sense of being trapped or confined. 
[Just as being lost in a maze involves being trapped within the maze's walls, 
the man's experience of consecutive dreaming involves being trapped within 
his own mind, unable to escape his dream state.] 
? both experiences involve a sense of seeking a way out or a path 
to resolution [Just as someone who is lost in a maze seeks a way out of the 
maze, the man in the story is seeking a way to break the cycle of consecutive 
dreaming and return to a normal state of consciousness.] 
k) he stayed silent for some time as if he searched for words. 
l) TRUE  
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MARKING SCHEME  
ENGLISH ELECTIVE 
CODE NO. 001 
 (2023-2024) 
Total Time: 3 hours                                                                                                    Marks: 80 Marks 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 
1.This paper is divided in THREE sections. 
SECTION A -READING 
SECTION B – GRAMMAR & WRITING 
SECTION C- LITERATURE & FICTION 
 
2. Separate instructions are given with each part and question, wherever necessary. Read the 
instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully. 
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions 
  SECTION A 
READING COMPREHENSION 
 
1 On the basis of your reading of the above excerpt, answer the following 
questions briefly. 
a) showed no enthusiasm. 
b) Dream States 
c) He felt that the book explained nothing. 
d) Both 1 & 2 are correct and 2 is the reason for 1. 
e) The man’s dream was about an alien. 
f) It was a dream which wasn’t clear. 
g) He didn’t want to talk about his dream. 
h) Give much importance to the science behind dreams. 
i) Any one of the following:  
? immerses the reader in the man's dream world  
? allows for a more empathetic understanding of his experience 
j) Any one of the following:  
? both experiences involve a sense of being trapped or confined. 
[Just as being lost in a maze involves being trapped within the maze's walls, 
the man's experience of consecutive dreaming involves being trapped within 
his own mind, unable to escape his dream state.] 
? both experiences involve a sense of seeking a way out or a path 
to resolution [Just as someone who is lost in a maze seeks a way out of the 
maze, the man in the story is seeking a way to break the cycle of consecutive 
dreaming and return to a normal state of consciousness.] 
k) he stayed silent for some time as if he searched for words. 
l) TRUE  
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[In the passage, the man is unable to remember his current life while in his 
dream state, and his dreams are influenced by his memories and experiences. 
The dreams are described as "intensely real" and the man becomes lost in 
them, which suggests that his consciousness is fully immersed in the dream 
world. This blurring of reality and dream, memory and consciousness, suggests 
that our perceptions of the world are shaped by our subjective experiences and 
are not necessarily objective or fixed.]. 
m) Any one of the following:  
? It suggests that not all dreams are equal or have the same significance.  
? It alludes to the idea that some dreams are merely the product of 
random brain activity while others may hold deeper meaning or insight 
into one's subconscious. 
n) suggests that not only is he physically ill but mentally /emotionally 
drained 
o) (a)  
2 Based on your understanding of the poem, answer FOUR of five given 
questions .  
a) (iii) . It suggests that the act of writing can be just as dangerous as 
using a weapon. 
[The potential impact that words can have on the world and highlights the 
responsibility that writers have to use their words wisely.] 
b) (i). The speaker admires his father's hard work and dedication to 
his task.
  
[Throughout the lines, the speaker describes his father's work in detail and 
shows an appreciation for the effort and skill required to do it well. The final line, 
"Loving their cool hardness in our hands," suggests that the speaker has a 
positive association with the work and enjoys the results of thei r father's labour.] 
c) ...the boot to a part of a machine 
[implying that the foot is firmly and 
securely in place, like a component of a lever] 
d) (i). The setting is rural and quiet. 
 
[
The description of the "clean rasping sound / When the spade sinks into grav elly 
ground" suggests a natural and peaceful environment, with no other sounds to 
drown out the sound of the digging. This description, combined with the image 
of the flowerbeds and potato drills, creates a picture of a rural and tranquil 
setting. ] 
e) (Any one) 
?
 emphasizes the physical labour involved in the work,  
?
 creates a sense of rhythm and momentum in the poem 
?
 underscores the speaker's appreciation for the effort and 
skill required to do the work well 
?
 draws attention to the importance of the work and creates 
a sense of continuity and connection between past and 
present. 
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MARKING SCHEME  
ENGLISH ELECTIVE 
CODE NO. 001 
 (2023-2024) 
Total Time: 3 hours                                                                                                    Marks: 80 Marks 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 
1.This paper is divided in THREE sections. 
SECTION A -READING 
SECTION B – GRAMMAR & WRITING 
SECTION C- LITERATURE & FICTION 
 
2. Separate instructions are given with each part and question, wherever necessary. Read the 
instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully. 
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions 
  SECTION A 
READING COMPREHENSION 
 
1 On the basis of your reading of the above excerpt, answer the following 
questions briefly. 
a) showed no enthusiasm. 
b) Dream States 
c) He felt that the book explained nothing. 
d) Both 1 & 2 are correct and 2 is the reason for 1. 
e) The man’s dream was about an alien. 
f) It was a dream which wasn’t clear. 
g) He didn’t want to talk about his dream. 
h) Give much importance to the science behind dreams. 
i) Any one of the following:  
? immerses the reader in the man's dream world  
? allows for a more empathetic understanding of his experience 
j) Any one of the following:  
? both experiences involve a sense of being trapped or confined. 
[Just as being lost in a maze involves being trapped within the maze's walls, 
the man's experience of consecutive dreaming involves being trapped within 
his own mind, unable to escape his dream state.] 
? both experiences involve a sense of seeking a way out or a path 
to resolution [Just as someone who is lost in a maze seeks a way out of the 
maze, the man in the story is seeking a way to break the cycle of consecutive 
dreaming and return to a normal state of consciousness.] 
k) he stayed silent for some time as if he searched for words. 
l) TRUE  
12 
[In the passage, the man is unable to remember his current life while in his 
dream state, and his dreams are influenced by his memories and experiences. 
The dreams are described as "intensely real" and the man becomes lost in 
them, which suggests that his consciousness is fully immersed in the dream 
world. This blurring of reality and dream, memory and consciousness, suggests 
that our perceptions of the world are shaped by our subjective experiences and 
are not necessarily objective or fixed.]. 
m) Any one of the following:  
? It suggests that not all dreams are equal or have the same significance.  
? It alludes to the idea that some dreams are merely the product of 
random brain activity while others may hold deeper meaning or insight 
into one's subconscious. 
n) suggests that not only is he physically ill but mentally /emotionally 
drained 
o) (a)  
2 Based on your understanding of the poem, answer FOUR of five given 
questions .  
a) (iii) . It suggests that the act of writing can be just as dangerous as 
using a weapon. 
[The potential impact that words can have on the world and highlights the 
responsibility that writers have to use their words wisely.] 
b) (i). The speaker admires his father's hard work and dedication to 
his task.
  
[Throughout the lines, the speaker describes his father's work in detail and 
shows an appreciation for the effort and skill required to do it well. The final line, 
"Loving their cool hardness in our hands," suggests that the speaker has a 
positive association with the work and enjoys the results of thei r father's labour.] 
c) ...the boot to a part of a machine 
[implying that the foot is firmly and 
securely in place, like a component of a lever] 
d) (i). The setting is rural and quiet. 
 
[
The description of the "clean rasping sound / When the spade sinks into grav elly 
ground" suggests a natural and peaceful environment, with no other sounds to 
drown out the sound of the digging. This description, combined with the image 
of the flowerbeds and potato drills, creates a picture of a rural and tranquil 
setting. ] 
e) (Any one) 
?
 emphasizes the physical labour involved in the work,  
?
 creates a sense of rhythm and momentum in the poem 
?
 underscores the speaker's appreciation for the effort and 
skill required to do the work well 
?
 draws attention to the importance of the work and creates 
a sense of continuity and connection between past and 
present. 
4 
3 Read the passage given below.   
 
a) i 
b) If he were to set up a stall using the city space, he would be 
prohibited from hawking goods.  
c) TRUE [ it could have been a part of the study survey because the 
survey questionnaire included questions on the hazards faced by 
hawkers -paragraph 3] 
d) moneylenders can charge high interest rates  
e) Agree, because it cannot be prohibited as it provides income to the 
hawkers and various services to the citizens . 
4 
SECTION B 
APPLIED GRAMMAR & CREATIVE WRITING 
4 (a) Books for the school are ordered by librarian every year. 
(b) Everyone agrees that children worked very hard this year. 
(c) No sooner did the teacher enter that she was greeted by her students. 
(d) She is too busy to entertain her friends. 
(e ) Despite the very hot weather, Kevin stepped out to buy bread. 
(f) Unless she goes for the auditions, she won’t be selected. 
(g) I prefer eating fruit to unhealthy junk food. 
(h) They cut down the tree ruthlessly. 
(i) The old woman asked Arun if  he could help her to cross the street. 
(j) It was cruel of Shylock to demand a pound of his flesh. 
8 
5 Attempt any three of the following four questions in 120-150 words 
each.  
Credit to be given to the candidate’s creativity in presentation of ideas, 
appropriate use of language and skills of reasoning. 
 
(a) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(b) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(c) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(d) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
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MARKING SCHEME  
ENGLISH ELECTIVE 
CODE NO. 001 
 (2023-2024) 
Total Time: 3 hours                                                                                                    Marks: 80 Marks 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 
1.This paper is divided in THREE sections. 
SECTION A -READING 
SECTION B – GRAMMAR & WRITING 
SECTION C- LITERATURE & FICTION 
 
2. Separate instructions are given with each part and question, wherever necessary. Read the 
instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully. 
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions 
  SECTION A 
READING COMPREHENSION 
 
1 On the basis of your reading of the above excerpt, answer the following 
questions briefly. 
a) showed no enthusiasm. 
b) Dream States 
c) He felt that the book explained nothing. 
d) Both 1 & 2 are correct and 2 is the reason for 1. 
e) The man’s dream was about an alien. 
f) It was a dream which wasn’t clear. 
g) He didn’t want to talk about his dream. 
h) Give much importance to the science behind dreams. 
i) Any one of the following:  
? immerses the reader in the man's dream world  
? allows for a more empathetic understanding of his experience 
j) Any one of the following:  
? both experiences involve a sense of being trapped or confined. 
[Just as being lost in a maze involves being trapped within the maze's walls, 
the man's experience of consecutive dreaming involves being trapped within 
his own mind, unable to escape his dream state.] 
? both experiences involve a sense of seeking a way out or a path 
to resolution [Just as someone who is lost in a maze seeks a way out of the 
maze, the man in the story is seeking a way to break the cycle of consecutive 
dreaming and return to a normal state of consciousness.] 
k) he stayed silent for some time as if he searched for words. 
l) TRUE  
12 
[In the passage, the man is unable to remember his current life while in his 
dream state, and his dreams are influenced by his memories and experiences. 
The dreams are described as "intensely real" and the man becomes lost in 
them, which suggests that his consciousness is fully immersed in the dream 
world. This blurring of reality and dream, memory and consciousness, suggests 
that our perceptions of the world are shaped by our subjective experiences and 
are not necessarily objective or fixed.]. 
m) Any one of the following:  
? It suggests that not all dreams are equal or have the same significance.  
? It alludes to the idea that some dreams are merely the product of 
random brain activity while others may hold deeper meaning or insight 
into one's subconscious. 
n) suggests that not only is he physically ill but mentally /emotionally 
drained 
o) (a)  
2 Based on your understanding of the poem, answer FOUR of five given 
questions .  
a) (iii) . It suggests that the act of writing can be just as dangerous as 
using a weapon. 
[The potential impact that words can have on the world and highlights the 
responsibility that writers have to use their words wisely.] 
b) (i). The speaker admires his father's hard work and dedication to 
his task.
  
[Throughout the lines, the speaker describes his father's work in detail and 
shows an appreciation for the effort and skill required to do it well. The final line, 
"Loving their cool hardness in our hands," suggests that the speaker has a 
positive association with the work and enjoys the results of thei r father's labour.] 
c) ...the boot to a part of a machine 
[implying that the foot is firmly and 
securely in place, like a component of a lever] 
d) (i). The setting is rural and quiet. 
 
[
The description of the "clean rasping sound / When the spade sinks into grav elly 
ground" suggests a natural and peaceful environment, with no other sounds to 
drown out the sound of the digging. This description, combined with the image 
of the flowerbeds and potato drills, creates a picture of a rural and tranquil 
setting. ] 
e) (Any one) 
?
 emphasizes the physical labour involved in the work,  
?
 creates a sense of rhythm and momentum in the poem 
?
 underscores the speaker's appreciation for the effort and 
skill required to do the work well 
?
 draws attention to the importance of the work and creates 
a sense of continuity and connection between past and 
present. 
4 
3 Read the passage given below.   
 
a) i 
b) If he were to set up a stall using the city space, he would be 
prohibited from hawking goods.  
c) TRUE [ it could have been a part of the study survey because the 
survey questionnaire included questions on the hazards faced by 
hawkers -paragraph 3] 
d) moneylenders can charge high interest rates  
e) Agree, because it cannot be prohibited as it provides income to the 
hawkers and various services to the citizens . 
4 
SECTION B 
APPLIED GRAMMAR & CREATIVE WRITING 
4 (a) Books for the school are ordered by librarian every year. 
(b) Everyone agrees that children worked very hard this year. 
(c) No sooner did the teacher enter that she was greeted by her students. 
(d) She is too busy to entertain her friends. 
(e ) Despite the very hot weather, Kevin stepped out to buy bread. 
(f) Unless she goes for the auditions, she won’t be selected. 
(g) I prefer eating fruit to unhealthy junk food. 
(h) They cut down the tree ruthlessly. 
(i) The old woman asked Arun if  he could help her to cross the street. 
(j) It was cruel of Shylock to demand a pound of his flesh. 
8 
5 Attempt any three of the following four questions in 120-150 words 
each.  
Credit to be given to the candidate’s creativity in presentation of ideas, 
appropriate use of language and skills of reasoning. 
 
(a) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(b) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(c) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(d) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
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Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
 
 
6 The marks may be divided as  
? Format 1 (heading + name of contributor) 
? Content –2 marks (inputs from the verbal cues to be used) 
? Expression – 2 marks (grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, 
coherence, fluency) 
5 
 SECTION C – TEXTBOOK & FICTION  
7 (i) 7 (i) (a) 
(a) Frau Frieda 
(b) She earned her living by working as a psychic- she sold her dreams 
(c) her body was crushed as a result of massive blow of the wave. 
(d) Snake ring proved very important in the narrator recognizing the woman as 
Frau Frieda. 
(e) No one bothered about the damaged car because they thought that there were 
no occupants – it was just a wreckage- 
(f) (iii) cruel 
 
OR 
7 (i) (b) 
(a) Dr Margolin 
(b) grey thinning hair,stooped 
(c) Very careful about his public image-how he appeared to others-took great pride 
in appearance 
(d) (ii) disguise 
(e) His uncles had been had perished during the Jewish Genocide in Germany. 
(f) Dr. Margolin was a skilled and respected physician- was a poor man’s son who 
had risen in life due to his hard work and intelligence-was called a prodigy in 
childhood- 
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7 (ii) Suggestive Responses 
7.(ii) (a) 
(a) The central message of the poem is that the qualities of Mercy, Pity, Peace, and 
Love are divine and should be revered in all people, regardless of race or religion. 
The poem suggests that these virtues are the essence of God and that they exist in 
every human being. 
(b)The repetition of "Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love" throughout the poem 
emphasizes the importance of these virtues and reinforces the idea that they are 
divine. The repetition also creates a sense of unity and continuity throughout the 
poem. 
(c)"The human form divine" refers to the idea that the qualities of Mercy, Pity, 
Peace, and Love are not only divine, but also inherent in human beings. Blake 
believed that God was present in every person and that we all have the potential to 
embody these virtues. 
(d) The poem reflects Blake's religious beliefs and philosophy in several ways. 
Blake was a Christian mystic who believed that God was present in every person 
and that the qualities of Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love were divine. He also 
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MARKING SCHEME  
ENGLISH ELECTIVE 
CODE NO. 001 
 (2023-2024) 
Total Time: 3 hours                                                                                                    Marks: 80 Marks 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 
1.This paper is divided in THREE sections. 
SECTION A -READING 
SECTION B – GRAMMAR & WRITING 
SECTION C- LITERATURE & FICTION 
 
2. Separate instructions are given with each part and question, wherever necessary. Read the 
instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully. 
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions 
  SECTION A 
READING COMPREHENSION 
 
1 On the basis of your reading of the above excerpt, answer the following 
questions briefly. 
a) showed no enthusiasm. 
b) Dream States 
c) He felt that the book explained nothing. 
d) Both 1 & 2 are correct and 2 is the reason for 1. 
e) The man’s dream was about an alien. 
f) It was a dream which wasn’t clear. 
g) He didn’t want to talk about his dream. 
h) Give much importance to the science behind dreams. 
i) Any one of the following:  
? immerses the reader in the man's dream world  
? allows for a more empathetic understanding of his experience 
j) Any one of the following:  
? both experiences involve a sense of being trapped or confined. 
[Just as being lost in a maze involves being trapped within the maze's walls, 
the man's experience of consecutive dreaming involves being trapped within 
his own mind, unable to escape his dream state.] 
? both experiences involve a sense of seeking a way out or a path 
to resolution [Just as someone who is lost in a maze seeks a way out of the 
maze, the man in the story is seeking a way to break the cycle of consecutive 
dreaming and return to a normal state of consciousness.] 
k) he stayed silent for some time as if he searched for words. 
l) TRUE  
12 
[In the passage, the man is unable to remember his current life while in his 
dream state, and his dreams are influenced by his memories and experiences. 
The dreams are described as "intensely real" and the man becomes lost in 
them, which suggests that his consciousness is fully immersed in the dream 
world. This blurring of reality and dream, memory and consciousness, suggests 
that our perceptions of the world are shaped by our subjective experiences and 
are not necessarily objective or fixed.]. 
m) Any one of the following:  
? It suggests that not all dreams are equal or have the same significance.  
? It alludes to the idea that some dreams are merely the product of 
random brain activity while others may hold deeper meaning or insight 
into one's subconscious. 
n) suggests that not only is he physically ill but mentally /emotionally 
drained 
o) (a)  
2 Based on your understanding of the poem, answer FOUR of five given 
questions .  
a) (iii) . It suggests that the act of writing can be just as dangerous as 
using a weapon. 
[The potential impact that words can have on the world and highlights the 
responsibility that writers have to use their words wisely.] 
b) (i). The speaker admires his father's hard work and dedication to 
his task.
  
[Throughout the lines, the speaker describes his father's work in detail and 
shows an appreciation for the effort and skill required to do it well. The final line, 
"Loving their cool hardness in our hands," suggests that the speaker has a 
positive association with the work and enjoys the results of thei r father's labour.] 
c) ...the boot to a part of a machine 
[implying that the foot is firmly and 
securely in place, like a component of a lever] 
d) (i). The setting is rural and quiet. 
 
[
The description of the "clean rasping sound / When the spade sinks into grav elly 
ground" suggests a natural and peaceful environment, with no other sounds to 
drown out the sound of the digging. This description, combined with the image 
of the flowerbeds and potato drills, creates a picture of a rural and tranquil 
setting. ] 
e) (Any one) 
?
 emphasizes the physical labour involved in the work,  
?
 creates a sense of rhythm and momentum in the poem 
?
 underscores the speaker's appreciation for the effort and 
skill required to do the work well 
?
 draws attention to the importance of the work and creates 
a sense of continuity and connection between past and 
present. 
4 
3 Read the passage given below.   
 
a) i 
b) If he were to set up a stall using the city space, he would be 
prohibited from hawking goods.  
c) TRUE [ it could have been a part of the study survey because the 
survey questionnaire included questions on the hazards faced by 
hawkers -paragraph 3] 
d) moneylenders can charge high interest rates  
e) Agree, because it cannot be prohibited as it provides income to the 
hawkers and various services to the citizens . 
4 
SECTION B 
APPLIED GRAMMAR & CREATIVE WRITING 
4 (a) Books for the school are ordered by librarian every year. 
(b) Everyone agrees that children worked very hard this year. 
(c) No sooner did the teacher enter that she was greeted by her students. 
(d) She is too busy to entertain her friends. 
(e ) Despite the very hot weather, Kevin stepped out to buy bread. 
(f) Unless she goes for the auditions, she won’t be selected. 
(g) I prefer eating fruit to unhealthy junk food. 
(h) They cut down the tree ruthlessly. 
(i) The old woman asked Arun if  he could help her to cross the street. 
(j) It was cruel of Shylock to demand a pound of his flesh. 
8 
5 Attempt any three of the following four questions in 120-150 words 
each.  
Credit to be given to the candidate’s creativity in presentation of ideas, 
appropriate use of language and skills of reasoning. 
 
(a) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(b) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(c) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
(d) The marks may be divided as  
Content – 2 marks 
Organisation – 1 marks (fluency, coherence, logical flow) 
15 
Expression – 2 marks (vocabulary, originality of ideas, grammatical 
accuracy) 
 
 
6 The marks may be divided as  
? Format 1 (heading + name of contributor) 
? Content –2 marks (inputs from the verbal cues to be used) 
? Expression – 2 marks (grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, 
coherence, fluency) 
5 
 SECTION C – TEXTBOOK & FICTION  
7 (i) 7 (i) (a) 
(a) Frau Frieda 
(b) She earned her living by working as a psychic- she sold her dreams 
(c) her body was crushed as a result of massive blow of the wave. 
(d) Snake ring proved very important in the narrator recognizing the woman as 
Frau Frieda. 
(e) No one bothered about the damaged car because they thought that there were 
no occupants – it was just a wreckage- 
(f) (iii) cruel 
 
OR 
7 (i) (b) 
(a) Dr Margolin 
(b) grey thinning hair,stooped 
(c) Very careful about his public image-how he appeared to others-took great pride 
in appearance 
(d) (ii) disguise 
(e) His uncles had been had perished during the Jewish Genocide in Germany. 
(f) Dr. Margolin was a skilled and respected physician- was a poor man’s son who 
had risen in life due to his hard work and intelligence-was called a prodigy in 
childhood- 
6 
7 (ii) Suggestive Responses 
7.(ii) (a) 
(a) The central message of the poem is that the qualities of Mercy, Pity, Peace, and 
Love are divine and should be revered in all people, regardless of race or religion. 
The poem suggests that these virtues are the essence of God and that they exist in 
every human being. 
(b)The repetition of "Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love" throughout the poem 
emphasizes the importance of these virtues and reinforces the idea that they are 
divine. The repetition also creates a sense of unity and continuity throughout the 
poem. 
(c)"The human form divine" refers to the idea that the qualities of Mercy, Pity, 
Peace, and Love are not only divine, but also inherent in human beings. Blake 
believed that God was present in every person and that we all have the potential to 
embody these virtues. 
(d) The poem reflects Blake's religious beliefs and philosophy in several ways. 
Blake was a Christian mystic who believed that God was present in every person 
and that the qualities of Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love were divine. He also 
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believed in the importance of compassion and unity across cultures and religions, 
as reflected in the poem. 
(e) The poem addresses the themes of compassion and unity across cultures and 
religions by suggesting that the qualities of Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love are 
universal and that they exist in every human being.  
(f) divine 
OR 
7.(ii) (b) 
(a) The central message of the poem is that love is fleeting and prone to change, 
much like the shadows that follow us throughout the day. The speaker suggests 
that as our love grows and matures, it becomes less subject to the whims of fate 
and more stable and enduring. 
(b) The shadows in the poem symbolize the fleeting nature of love and the 
transience of human life. The speaker suggests that just as our shadows change 
throughout the day, so too does our love evolve and grow. 
(c) "Love's philosophy" refers to the idea that love is a complex and ever-changing 
emotion that is difficult to understand or predict. The speaker suggests that just as 
philosophy seeks to understand the nature of existence, so too does love seek to 
understand the nature of human relationships. 
(d) The poem reflects Milton's view of love and relationships as being complex 
and subject to change. The speaker suggests that love is often driven by passion 
and impulse, but that it can also be a source of stability and endurance as it 
matures over time. 
(e) The poem uses imagery and figurative language to convey its message by 
comparing love to the shadows that follow us throughout the day. The use of 
metaphors and similes, such as comparing love to a child or a game, adds depth 
and complexity to the speaker's message.  
(f) diligent 
8 Suggestive Responses 
(a) W. B. Yeats establishes several fundamental contrasts past to present, present to 
future, bound to free. Poet is keenly aware of his ageing while the swans seemed 
to have not changed at all. 
 
(b) Dr. Margolin did not want to attend the wedding at Brownsville as he would 
have to report early to the hospital on Monday Morning. Furthermore, he disliked 
the fact that Jewish laws and customs were distorted in such events. 
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9 Suggestive Responses 
(a) Eveline let go of the opportunity to escape as she feels a sense of obligation to 
her family and home. She is afraid of the unknown thus, prospect of leaving 
everything she knows behind and starting a new life in a foreign country with a 
man she barely knows is overwhelming.  
 
(b)  Neruda is being compared to the Renaissance Popes, who were known for 
being gluttons. Neruda, too was fond of eating and took extreme pleasure in 
tasting, observing and discussing food. His wife would put an enormous bib 
around him to save his clothes from the sauce. Renaissance Popes were known for 
being corrupt. 
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10 Suggestive Responses 
(a) The river Alph in "Kubla Khan" is significant as a symbol of the creative power 
of the human imagination. The speaker describes the river as "holy" and originating 
from a "cavern" before flowing through "measureless" and "sacred" grounds. This 
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