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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 5 · Set 3 · Q12
“Well I'll be a manager then - yes, of course - to begin with.” (Going Places) Sophie (Going Places) lives in a world of fantasy. Douglas (Deep…
“Well I'll be a manager then - yes, of course - to begin with.” (Going Places)
Sophie (Going Places) lives in a world of fantasy. Douglas (Deep Water) faces reality and realises the importance of learning how to swim. Analyse based on the two texts the importance of doing things rather than mere dreaming.
Write an article on how the youth of today must inculcate an attitude of doing rather than dreaming.
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The youth today must ……
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
actions speak louder than words
success story of Douglas is based on hardwork / intense training / determination
whereas Sophie - falls into disappointment due to inaction - just living in her dreams
if we start doing only then we become stronger
your actions bring out the best in you
will lead you to the road of success
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2024board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.