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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2024-25 · 5 marks · Long answer

CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2024-25: question 12(B)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section C, question 12(B), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q12(B) · 5 marks · Long answerGoing Places

How do the characters of Sophie from 'Going Places' and Subbu from 'Poets and Pancakes' compare and contrast in terms of their aspirations, constraints, and the pursuit of their dreams?

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2024-25.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

Use a compare-and-contrast structure: similarity first, then differences.

Hint 2

List aspiration, constraint and pursuit for each character separately.

Hint 3

Keep to about 120-150 words.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Introduction: Sophie ('Going Places') and Subbu ('Poets and Pancakes') both aspire to succeed in creative careers but face different constraints and pursue their dreams differently.

    1 mark

  2. Aspirations: Sophie dreams of owning a boutique or becoming a fashion designer, and she imagines meeting the film star Danny Casey. Subbu aims to succeed in films as a poet, actor and valued member of Gemini Studios.

    1 mark

  3. Constraints: Sophie is limited by poverty and her father's disapproval. Subbu is criticised as a sycophant, and his literary talent is overshadowed by his work in films.

    1 mark

  4. Pursuit: Sophie is persistent and creative but lives partly in fantasy. Subbu works dedicatedly, adapts to many roles with humility and earns respect.

    1 mark

  5. Conclusion: Both are determined dreamers. Sophie's dreams stay imaginary, while Subbu's commitment brings real achievement.

    1 mark

Answer: Both aspire to creative success; Sophie is constrained by poverty and family and stays in fantasy, while Subbu adapts and achieves through dedication.

Where the marks are

  • Introduction comparing the two (1 mark)
  • Aspirations of both (1 mark)
  • Constraints of both (1 mark)
  • Pursuit of dreams, with contrast (1 mark)
  • Conclusion and expression (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Going Places (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)

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