ISC Class 12 English Question Bank 2026-27

A complete question bank for ISC Class XII English students, covering both Paper 1 (English Language) and Paper 2 (Literature), with every question followed by a complete model answer and mark allocations shown throughout. Covers 11 prescribed texts across drama, short stories, and poetry.

Coverage — 5 Chapters + 3 Appendices

Chapter 1 — English Language (Paper 1, 80 Marks): Composition, Directed Writing (all formats including Notice Writing, Formal Complaint Letter, Debate Speech), Grammar (exact ISC Q3 format — Rewrite Sentences, Replace Incorrect Underlined Word, Passage Verb Fill), and Comprehension.

Chapter 2 — Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Paper 2, 20 Marks): Acts III, IV & V — Reference to Context (RTC) questions and Essay questions.

Chapter 3 — PRISM: Short Stories (Paper 2, 20 Marks): All 5 prescribed stories — Atithi, The Cookie Lady, There Will Come Soft Rains, Indigo, and The Medicine Bag. Each story covered with MCQs, short answer, and essay questions.

Chapter 4 — RHAPSODY: Poetry (Paper 2, 20 Marks): All 5 prescribed poems — Telephone Conversation, Tithonus, Beethoven, Small Towns and the River, and Death Be Not Proud. Includes cross-text comparison questions.

Chapter 5 — Project Work & Exam Strategies (20 Marks): Written Assignment guide with sample titles, introduction models and outline structures; Listening and Speaking skills; common errors in Paper 1 and Paper 2; revision guidance.

Appendix A — Exact Exam Format: Paper 1 Grammar (Q3 all three sub-sections with practice sets). Appendix B — Exact Exam Format: Paper 2 Section A MCQs including Cause-Effect and Complete the Sentence (providing a reason) formats. Appendix C — Additional Directed Writing formats with model answers.

What's Inside

Every question is followed by a complete model answer written to ISC examiner standards. Mark allocations are broken down wherever marks are divided between criteria. The Grammar and Paper 2 Section A appendices replicate the exact question formats of the ISC board paper, including question types that the preface notes are frequently missed by other publications. Each literature text is covered with MCQs, short answer, and longer analytical questions. The book also includes character profiles, theme summaries, and essential quotations in revision tables.

A Note on the Question Count

The cover states "Questions 300+." Based on the actual content of the file, the numbered question count is lower than this figure. Prospective buyers should be aware of this before purchasing.

How It's Designed to Be Used

The book is structured for active practice — students are advised to attempt each question independently, then compare their answer against the model and use the mark allocation breakdown to identify exactly where marks are lost or gained. It is not intended to be read cover to cover but worked through question by question in the weeks before the board exam.

Disclaimer

This is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to CISCE in any way. All syllabus references are based on publicly available CISCE documents. Model answers represent one acceptable interpretation and are not official CISCE marking schemes.