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English Core · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q12
Lack of realisation and the casual attitude of the people of Alsace led to the loss of their mother tongue. In contrast, Douglas's understanding of…
Lack of realisation and the casual attitude of the people of Alsace led to the loss of their mother tongue. In contrast, Douglas's understanding of his fear of water and its impact urged him to overcome his handicap and emerge as a successful person. Analyse 'The Last Lesson' and 'Deep Water' in the light of the above comparison.
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The Last Lesson:
people of Alsace were casual about their language/ took mother tongue for granted
preferred leisure/work over studies
tendency to postpone led to the loss of language/culture
realised the value of French only after losing it
Deep Water:
Douglas realised his fear that hindered him from leading a fuller life.
decided to overcome it by hiring an instructor/with hard work and persistence
his determination helped him overcome fear/regain confidence
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2026board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.