Here are some sample papers for Class 11 English First Term:
Sample Paper 1:
Section A: Reading Comprehension
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
"The sun was setting over the vast expanse of the ocean, casting a golden glow on the waves. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing, and I felt my mind relax. Suddenly, I saw a group of seagulls flying overhead, their cries echoing through the air. As I watched them, I felt a sense of awe at the vastness of the ocean and the freedom of those birds."
a) What is the time of day depicted in the passage?
b) What is the effect of the setting sun on the ocean?
c) What do the seagulls flying overhead symbolize?
Section B: Grammar
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in parentheses.
"I ____________________ (go) to the store with my friends at 3 o'clock yesterday."
3. Identify the correct article (a, an, the) for each of the following nouns.
a) a book
b) the sun
c) a dog
Section C: Short Answer
4. Describe the main theme of the passage.
Section D: Essay
Write an essay on the importance of nature in our lives. (50 marks)
Sample Paper 2:
Section A: Language
1. Read the following passage and identify the literary devices used.
"The city was a madhouse, a place where dreams were made and broken. The sounds of the city were a cacophony of chaos, a melody of madness. In the midst of this chaos, I found solace in the quiet of my room."
a) What literary devices are used in the passage?
b) What is the effect of the passage on the reader?
Section B: Grammar
2. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
"I ____________________ (to be) tired after the long walk."
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in parentheses.
"The new smartphone ____________________ (to have) a lot of features, but it's quite expensive."
Section C: Short Answer
4. What is the main idea of the passage?
Section D: Essay
Write an essay on the role of technology in modern society. (50 marks)
Sample Paper 3:
Section A: Textual Analysis
1. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow:
"The world is too much with us; late and soon,
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;
Little we see in nature that is ours;
We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon."
a) What is the main theme of the poem?
b) What is the poet's attitude towards nature?
Section B: Grammar
2. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
"The new employee ____________________ (to be) very friendly."
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in parentheses.
"The company is launching a new product ____________________ (to be) very popular."
Section C: Short Answer
4. What is the message the poet is trying to convey in the poem?
Section D: Essay
Write an essay on the importance of critical thinking in our daily lives. (50 marks)
Note: These are just sample papers and may not be exactly what your teacher will ask. Make sure to check with your teacher for the exact format and questions.
