CBSE Class 11 English Core Previous Year Question Paper 2011
This document presents the CBSE Class 11 English Core Previous Year Question Paper from 2011. The paper is divided into sections, including Reading, and is designed to assess students' comprehension and language skills. With a total of 40 marks and a time limit of 1.5 hours, it comprises 7 questions spread across 4 printed pages. All questions are compulsory, and students are instructed to write the correct serial number before each answer and draw a line after it. Solving this previous year's board question paper is an effective way for students to understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and enhance their performance in the upcoming CBSE board examinations.
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Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 11 |
| Subject | English Core |
| Session | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
This question paper has 7 questions and is divided into sections. It carries a maximum of 40 marks and is to be completed in 1.5 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Reading Comprehension
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Grammar
Important topics
- Understanding narrative extracts
- Interpreting character interactions
- Analyzing themes of utility vs. art
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Question paper text
English
Class: XI
Date: 8.7.2013
Max Marks: 40
Time allowed: 1½ hours
General Instructions:
٠ This question paper has 7 questions and 4 printed pages.
٠ All the questions are compulsory.
٠ Write the correct serial number of the question before attempting it.
- Draw a line after each answer.
SECTION A (READING)
8 MARKS
Read the following passage carefully:
A Wrong Man in the Workers' Paradise (An extract from a story)
The man had never believed in mere utility. Having had no useful work, he indulged in mad whims. He made little pieces of sculpture-men, women and castles. He painted. Thus, he wasted his time on all that was useless, need less. People laughed at him. He spent his earthlife in useless work and yet after his death the gates of heaven opened wide for him and he was sent to the Workers' Paradise.
But this newcomer did not fit in with the scheme of things in the Workers' Paradise. He loitered in the streets absently and jostled the hurrying men. He lay down in green meadows, or close to the fast-flowing streams.
A hustling girl went every day to a silent torrent (silent, since in the Workers' Paradise even a torrent would not waste its energy singing) to fill her pitcher. "Aha!" she cried with concern. "You have no work in hand, have you?" The man sighed, "Work! I have not a moment to spare for work." The girl did not understand his words, and said, "I shall spare some work for you to do, if you like." She further asked, "What kind of work would you like?" "Will you give me one of your pitchers, one that you can spare?" She asked, "A pitcher? You want to draw water from the torrent?" "No, I shall draw pictures on your pitcher." The girl was annoyed. "Pictures, indeed! I have no time to waste on such as you I am going." And she walked away.
But every day they met, and every day he said to her the same thing. She yielded at last. She gave him one of her pitchers. The man started painting. When he had completed his work, the girl held up the pitcher and stared at its sides, her eyes puzzled. Brows drawn, she asked, "What
English
Class: XI Max Marks: 40
Date: 8.7.2013 Time allowed: 11/2 hours
General Instructions:
This question paper has 7 questions and 4 printed pages.
٠ All the questions are compulsory.
٠ Write the correct serial number of the question before attempting it.
٠ Draw a line after each answer.
SECTION A (READING)
8 MARKS
Read the following passage carefully:
A Wrong Man in the Workers' Paradise (An extract from a story)
The man had never believed in mere utility. Having had no useful work, he indulged in mad whims. He made little pieces of sculpture-men, women and castles. He painted. Thus, he wasted his time on all that was useless, need less. People laughed at him. He spent his earthlife in useless work and yet after his death the gates of heaven opened wide for him and he was sent to the Workers' Paradise.
But this newcomer did not fit in with the scheme of things in the Workers' Paradise. He loitered in the streets absently and jostled the hurrying men. He lay down in green meadows, or close to the fast-flowing streams.
A hustling girl went every day to a silent torrent (silent, since in the Workers' Paradise even a torrent would not waste its energy singing) to fill her pitcher. "Aha!" she cried with concern. "You have no work in hand, have you?" The man sighed, "Work! I have not a moment to spare for work." The girl did not understand his words, and said, "I shall spare some work for you to do, if you like." She further asked, "What kind of work would you like?" "Will you give me one of your pitchers, one that you can spare?" She asked, "A pitcher? You want to draw water from the torrent?" "No, I shall draw pictures on your pitcher." The girl was annoyed. "Pictures, indeed! I have no time to waste on such as you I am going." And she walked away.
But every day they met, and every day he said to her the same thing. She yielded at last. She gave him one of her pitchers. The man started painting. When he had completed his work, the girl held up the pitcher and stared at its sides, her eyes puzzled. Brows drawn, she asked, "What
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 11 English Core Previous Year Question Paper from 2011, used for board exam practice.
What is the total marks and time duration for this paper?
The paper has a maximum of 40 marks and a time duration of 1.5 hours.
How many questions are there in this paper?
There are a total of 7 questions in this CBSE Class 11 English Core Previous Year Question Paper.
Why is solving previous year question papers important?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics, thereby improving their preparation and scores.
What sections are included in this paper?
This paper includes sections like Reading, and likely others such as Creative Writing, Literature, and Grammar, as is typical for English Core exams.
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