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.
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Reviews
Both ISC English papers are covered with all 11 prescribed texts and the Grammar appendix and Paper 2 MCQ appendix cover question formats that are genuinely underrepresented in other resources. The actual numbered question count is lower than the cover figure as the resource itself honestly notes. That said, the mark allocation breakdowns and the revision tables for all 11 texts make this a very worthwhile purchase for ISC English board preparation.
Covering both ISC English papers with all 11 prescribed texts, exact grammar format appendices, and revision tables is impressive. Macbeth and PRISM coverage are particularly strong. A few RHAPSODY poetry short answer questions follow similar theme identification formats. Still the best I found.
Covers Paper 1 Language and Paper 2 Literature in one resource — Macbeth Acts III-V, all 5 PRISM stories, all 5 RHAPSODY poems, and complete Paper 1 Language practice. Character profiles and theme summaries in revision tables are excellent for quick pre-exam review.
The Grammar appendix with all three Q3 sub-sections — Rewrite Sentences, Replace Incorrect Underlined Word, and Passage Verb Fill — is the exact format of the ISC Paper 1 Q3. Other resources I used did not even acknowledge that Q3 has these specific sub-sections.
The Appendix B covers the exact Paper 2 Section A MCQ formats including Cause-Effect and Complete the Sentence with a reason — question types the preface honestly notes are frequently missed by other publications. Finding them practised here was genuinely valuable.
Macbeth Acts III-V and the PRISM short story coverage are both thorough and the cross-text poetry comparison questions are a valuable and rare feature. A few RHAPSODY poetry model answers could demonstrate slightly more varied approaches to close reading. Considering the comprehensive two-paper coverage and the price, this remains a recommended resource for ISC Class 12 English students.
Bought for my son who was struggling with Paper 2 literature. The revision tables for all 11 texts and the essay model answers gave him a clear framework. Some Macbeth character essay questions across Chapter 2 explore similar guilt and ambition themes. Good resource.
The transparency about the actual question count in the preface is appreciated and unusual. Model answer quality is consistently high. A couple of The Medicine Bag and Atithi short answer questions follow similar cultural identity theme formats. Still a strong purchase.
Good coverage of Paper 1 language skills and Paper 2 literature with all prescribed texts. Cross-text poetry comparison questions are a rare and valuable feature. Some Macbeth RTC model answers follow similar contextual explanation structures. Still highly recommended.
The mark allocation breakdown is a genuinely useful feature for understanding where marks are won and lost. Grammar appendix is excellent. A couple of Paper 1 directed writing model answers could show slightly more varied structural approaches. Very good overall.