Class 11th English Trimasik Paper 2026-27 PDF Download

Class 11th English Trimasik Paper 2026-27 PDF Download :-

Quarterly Examination 2026-27

Class-11th

 subject-English

Time: 3 Hours. Marks: 80

Instructions:

1. All questions are compulsory

SECTION A: READING 

Q1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:(10)

Computers have become an integral part of modern human life. From simple calculations to complex space research, they are utilized everywhere. The invention of the internet has further enhanced the utility of computers, connecting people globally in seconds. Modern educational institutions are heavily relying on digital learning platforms, enabling students to access vast repositories of knowledge online. However, excessive screen time and continuous reliance on automated systems have raised concerns regarding physical health and reduced critical thinking capabilities among youth. Therefore, a balanced approach toward technology usage is essential.

(i). What has further enhanced the utility of computers?

(A) Television. (B) Internet. (C) Calculators. (D) Mobile Phones

(ii). According to the passage, computers are used in:

(A) Only simple calculations. (B) Only space research

(C) From simple calculations to space research. (D) None of the above

(iii). What is a major concern associated with excessive technology usage?

(A) High financial cost. (B) Physical health issues and reduced critical thinking

(C) Lack of internet availability (D) Slow processing speed

(iv). Which platforms are modern educational institutions relying on?

(A) Digital learning platforms. (B) Traditional libraries only

(C) Offline coaching centers. (D) Radio broadcasts

(v). Find a word from the passage which means "essential or necessary for completeness":

(A) Integral. (B) Enhanced. (C) Reliance. (D) Utility

(vi). What connects people globally in seconds?

(A) Newspapers. (B) Internet. (C) Books. (D) Letters

(vii). A balanced approach toward technology is essential to prevent:

(A) Digital learning. (B) Excessive screen time harm

(C) Internet connectivity. (D) Global communication

(viii). Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

(A) Computers are only useful for students. (B) Technology has no negative impact.

(C) Internet connects people globally. (D) Digital learning reduces access to knowledge.

(ix). The noun form of "utilize" used in the passage is:

(A) Useful. (B) Utility. (C) Utilized. (D) Utmost

(x). Give a suitable title to the passage:

(A) The History of Computers. (B) Role and Balance of Computer Technology

(C) Physical Health Concerns. (D) Space Exploration

Q2. Read the following passage and answer the questions: (4)

Education plays a vital role in shaping the character and future of an individual. It provides knowledge, enhances analytical skills, and fosters ethical values. True education goes beyond acquiring academic degrees; it prepares individuals to face real-life challenges with confidence and moral integrity.

(a) Make notes on the above passage using abbreviations where necessary.

(b) Supply a suitable title to the passage.

SECTION B: WRITING SKILLS 

Q3. (Notice / Poster) (4)

You are Rahul/Riya, Cultural Secretary of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Bhopal. Draft a Notice informing students about an upcoming Inter-School Quiz Competition.

OR

Design an attractive and informative Poster on "Say No to Plastics" to raise environmental awareness.

Q4. (Letter Writing) (4)

You are Ankit Sharma, residing at 12, M.G. Road, Indore. Write a letter to the District Collector complaining against the frequent power cuts in your locality during exam preparations.

OR

Write a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on securing top marks in the annual examination.

Q5. (Paragraph / Essay) (4)

Write a short paragraph (120–150 words) on any one of the following topics:

(i) Role of Youth in Nation Building

(ii) Digital India and Online Education

(iii) Environmental Pollution (iv) Causes and Prevention

SECTION C: GRAMMAR 

Q6. Fill in the blanks with the correct option: (5)

(i) He is _____ M.A. in English. (a / an / the)

(ii) There isn't _____ milk left in the jug. (many / much / some)

(iii) Sunita _____ tennis every Sunday. (play / plays / playing)

(iv) My brother is fond _____ reading historical novels. (of / off / with)

(v) Work hard, _____ you will fail. (or / and / so)

(vi) He prefers coffee _____ tea. (to / than / from)

Q7. Do as Directed: (Any 5) (5)

(i) She sang a sweet song. (Change into Passive Voice)

(ii) He is too tired to walk fast. (Rewrite using 'so...that')

(iii) If you do not work hard, you cannot pass. (Rewrite using 'Unless')

(iv) They / playing / football / are / in / the ground. (Reorder into a meaningful sentence)

(v) She speaks English fluently. (Change into Negative)

(vi) Rohan wrote a letter yesterday. (Change into Interrogative)

SECTION D: TEXTBOOK 

Q8. Read the extract carefully and answer the questions: (5)

"A sweet face, my mother’s, that was before I was born. And the sea, which appears to have changed less, washed their terribly transient feet."

(i). Who is the author/poet of these lines?

(A) Shirley Toulson. (B) Walt Whitman. (C) Markus Natten. (D) Ted Hughes

(ii). Whose face is mentioned in the extract?

(A) Poet's sister. (B) Poet's mother. (C) Poet's grandmother. (D) Poet's friend

(iii). What does the word 'Transient' mean here?

(A) Permanent. (B) Temporary / Short-lived. (C) Beautiful. (D) Ancient

(iv). What hasn't changed much over time?

(A) The sea. (B) The photograph. (C) The feet. (D) The faces

(v). Which poem is this extract taken from?

(A) The Laburnum Top. (B) A Photograph. (C) The Voice of the Rain (D) Childhood

Q9. Read the extract and answer the questions: (3)

(A) From Poem:

"The Laburnum top is silent, quite still

In the afternoon yellow September sunlight,

A few leaves yellowing, all its seeds fallen."

1. Name the poem:

(A) A Photograph. (B) The Laburnum Top. (C) Childhood. (D) Father to Son

2. What month of the year is mentioned?

(A) August. (B) September. (C) October. (D) November

3. What color is associated with the tree in September?

(A) Green. (B) Yellow. (C) Red. (D) Brown

(B) From Snapshots:

"One day back there in the good old days when I was nine and the world was full of every imaginable kind of grandeur..." (4)

1. Who is the narrator of this story?

(A) Aram. (B) Mourad. (C) Uncle Khosrove. (D) John Byro

2. Which chapter is this extract taken from?

(A) The Address. (B) Ranga's Marriage.  

(C) The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse. (D) Albert Einstein at School

3. How old was the narrator at that time?

(A) Seven. (B) Eight. (C) Nine. (D) Ten

4. Which tribe did Aram and Mourad belong to?

(A) Garoghlanian. (B) Armenian. (C) Assyrian. (D) Bedouin

Q10. Answer any FIVE of the following short questions in about 30 words: (2×5=10)

(i) How did the sparrows express their sorrow when the grandmother died? 

(ii) What was the object of the voyage undertaken by the author and his family? 

(iii) Why was King Tut’s body scanned? (Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues)

(iv) What does the rain call itself in the poem 'The Voice of the Rain'?

(v) Describe the three phases of the author's relationship with his grand

      mother before he went abroad.

(vi) What happens when the rain falls on the seeds?

(vii) Why was the grandmother sad when the author was admitted in an

        English school?

Q.11 Answer the following questions in about 30 words. (2×3=6)

(i) What does the cardboard refer to in the poem 'A Photograph'?

(ii) Why does the laburnum tree become yellow in the month of September?

(iii) What will happen if it doesn't rain according to 'The Voice of the Rain'?

(iv) Why did grandmother carry stale chapatis with

Q.12 Answer the following questions from Snapshots in about 30 words. (2x2=4)

(i) What were the hallmarks of the Garoghlanian tribe?

(ii) Why did the author wait for a long time before visiting 'The Address'?

(iii) How was Mrs. Pearson responsible for her own misery?

Q.13 Answer the following long questions from Prose in about 75 words. (3×2=6)

(i) What was the turning point in the friendship between the grandmother and the author?

(ii) Describe the author's grandmother.

(iii) Describe the title of the story the "adventure"?

Q.14 Answer the following long question from Poetry in about 75 words: (3)

OR

Describe the central idea of the poem 'A Photograph'.

OR

What is the central theme of the poem 'The Laburnum Top'?

Q.15 Answer the following long question from Snapshots in about 75 words: What makes the story 'The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse' interesting? (3)

OR

'The Address' is a story of human predicament that follows war. Comment.