ASSEB Class 12 English Solved Question Paper 2026 [HS 2nd Year English Solved Question Paper 2026]

The ASSEB Class 12 English Solved Question Paper 2026 provides detailed and accurate answers to all the questions asked in the examination conducted on 11th February 2026. This solved paper helps students clearly understand the correct approach to answering each section, including reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, and literature.

By referring to the solutions, students can improve their answer-writing technique, learn proper presentation style, and gain confidence for upcoming HS examinations. It serves as a reliable guide for effective revision and better performance in the board exams.

ENGLISH SOLVED PAPER 2026 

Full Marks: 100, Pass Marks: 30, Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.

SECTION – A

(Reading Skill) Marks: 10

1. Read the following passage carefully:

Among all the planets of our solar system, the Earth is the only known planet which supports life. The environment of the Earth has made the existence, growth and development of all living beings possible.

The meaning of the word ‘environment’ is surroundings. We are surrounded by and interacting with various types of radiation, air, water, soil, rocks and minerals which are called abiotic factors of the environment. Similarly, we are also interacting with and are surrounded by our biotic environment consisting of living organisms which interact with each other and are inseparably bound up with their abiotic environment.

Environment affects the size, shape and colour of plants and animals and the ways in which they grow and live. The environment may even be responsible for the survival of a particular organism. We get our food, clothing, shelter and many other necessary things from the environment. The human environment has a cultural dimension as well. She lives surrounded by what she has made. Environmental Science attempts to understand the environment of our planet, and the impact of human life on our environment and vice versa. It is also a search for the solutions to the major environmental issues that confront us today.

Environmental degradation is perhaps the greatest threat to our survival on the Earth. Such degradation may be caused by nature. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods and droughts, lightning, hailstorms, cyclones etc. all can damage and cause hazards to all forms of life on the Earth. But man-made destruction is more dangerous for our environment, posing a serious threat to the future of mankind.

When environmental degradation is not very significant, nature can recover from the impact on its own. But during the last few decades, the world has been facing serious environmental problems due to an abnormal increase in population and an unplanned and unwise use of mega technology. All the three major components of our environment—air, water and land—are polluted now, creating serious health hazards.

The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm in June 1972, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg (2002) are among the major UN-led initiatives to draw attention to the fast deteriorating condition of our environment.

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions:

(a) What has made life on the Earth possible? (1)
Answer: The environment of the Earth has made life possible on the Earth.

(b) What are the biotic factors of the environment? (2)
Answer: Biotic factors are the living organisms in the environment. They include plants, animals and human beings.

(c) What does Environmental Science attempt to study? (2)
Answer: Environmental Science studies the environment of our planet. It also studies the impact of human life on the environment and tries to find solutions to environmental problems.

(d) Mention two recent developments in the last few decades that have led to serious environmental problems. (2)
Answer: The two developments are the rapid increase in population and the unplanned and unwise use of mega technology.

(e) Name any two UN-led initiatives to combat the environmental crisis. (2)
Answer: The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (1972) and the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (1992).

(f) What is the meaning of the word ‘environment’? (1)
Answer: The word ‘environment’ means surroundings.

SECTION – B

(Advanced Writing Skills)  Marks: 25

2. Write a notice on behalf of the Organizing Committee asking the interested students to participate in an Inter-college Quiz to be held next month. You are Dibya, Secretary, Debate and Symposium, of your college. (Word Limit: 50) (5)

NOTICE Date: 11 February 2026 All interested students are informed that an Inter-College Quiz Competition will be held next month in our college auditorium. Students willing to participate are requested to register their names with the undersigned by 20 February 2026. Dibya Secretary Debate and Symposium Committee

Or

Water is precious and we cannot afford to waste it. Prepare an attractive poster, in not more than 50 words, urging people to adopt various methods of rainwater harvesting in their own locality. (5)

Answer:

3. You went to a Book Fair in your town organized by the Publication Board of Assam. A large number of publishing houses from across the State participated in it. Write a detailed report on the event, in 100–125 words, to be published in ‘The Assam Tribune’. (10)

Answer:- 

Grand Book Fair Attracts Huge Crowd

By Staff Reporter

A three-day Book Fair was recently organized in our town by the Publication Board of Assam. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from leading publishing houses across the state. A large number of students, teachers and book lovers visited the fair every day.

Various stalls displayed novels, academic textbooks, competitive examination guides, children’s books and Assamese literature. Special discounts were offered, drawing more visitors. The fair also featured interactive sessions and cultural programmes, which added charm to the event.

The fair successfully promoted reading habits and provided a platform for publishers to connect with readers. It was widely appreciated and proved to be a grand success.

Or

Your school/college has recently celebrated ‘cleanliness week’ organizing a series of programmes and competitions. Prepare a report, in about 125 words, to be published in your school/college magazine. (10)

Answer:

Celebration of Cleanliness Week
By Riya Das, Class XII

Our school celebrated Cleanliness Week from 1st to 7th February with great enthusiasm. The programme started with a special assembly where the Principal spoke about the importance of cleanliness in our daily life.

During the week, various activities such as campus cleaning drives, poster-making, slogan-writing and essay competitions were organized. Students actively participated in all the events. A rally was also conducted to spread awareness about keeping our surroundings clean.

Teachers guided the students and encouraged them to develop good habits. On the last day, prizes were distributed to the winners. The programme was successful and created awareness among students about cleanliness and hygiene.

4. You are Aruna/Arun. You have just come across an advertisement in the post of Assistant Teacher in Modern High School, Goalpara. Write an application in response to the advertisement. Include in the application your biodata as well. (10)

4. You are Aruna/Arun. You have just come across an advertisement in the post of Assistant Teacher in Modern High School, Goalpara. Write an application in response to the advertisement. Include in the application your biodata as well. (10)

Answer:

From,
Arun Sharma
House No. 12, Ward No. 3
Beltola, Guwahati – 781028
Date: 11 February 2026

To,
The Principal
Modern High School
Goalpara, Assam

Subject: Application for the Post of Assistant Teacher

Sir/Madam,

With reference to your advertisement, I wish to apply for the post of Assistant Teacher in your esteemed school. I have completed my M.A. in English and B.Ed. I have good communication skills and teaching ability. I assure you that I will work sincerely and honestly for the development of the institution.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,
Arun Sharma

Biodata:

Name	Arun Sharma
Father’s Name	Rajesh Sharma
Date of Birth	10 March 2000
Educational Qualification	M.A. (English), B.Ed.
Experience	1 year teaching experience
Address	Beltola, Guwahati
Contact Number	9XXXXXXXXX

Or

Write a letter to the Editor of ‘The Sentinel’ drawing the attention of the authorities concerned to the poor condition of the roads in your locality. You are Manashi/Manash. (10)

Answer:

From,
Manash Das
House No. 45, Ward No. 6
Bhangagarh, Guwahati – 781005
Date: 11 February 2026

To,
The Editor
The Sentinel
Guwahati, Assam

Subject: Poor Condition of Roads in Our Locality

Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the poor condition of the roads in our locality. The roads are full of potholes and waterlogging during the rainy season makes the situation worse.

People, especially school children and elderly persons, face great difficulty in travelling. Many accidents have occurred due to the damaged roads.

I request the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to repair the roads for the safety and convenience of the public.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,
Manash Das

SECTION – C

(Grammar) Marks: 20

5. Change the form of narration of any two of the following sentences: (2×2=4)

(a) “The boy said to the teacher, ‘Sir, I am weak in English and seek your advice.’”
Answer: The boy respectfully told the teacher that he was weak in English and sought his advice.
(b) I asked the student where her teacher lived. She replied regretfully that she didn’t know.
Answer: I said to the student, “Where does your teacher live?” She replied, “I am sorry, I do not know.”
(c) She said to me, “How long will you stay here?” I replied that I would stay for a week.
Answer: She asked me how long I would stay there. I replied, “I will stay for a week.”

6. Change the voice of any three of the following sentences: (1×3=3)

(a) He likes tea.
Answer: Tea is liked by him.
(b) When will the work be finished?
Answer: When will you finish the work?
(c) They have laughed at us.
Answer: We have been laughed at by them.
(d) The gardener is watering the plants.
Answer: The plants are being watered by the gardener.
(e) English is spoken all over the world.
Answer: People speak English all over the world.
(f) An earthquake destroyed the town.
Answer: The town was destroyed by an earthquake.

7. Rewrite any five of the following sentences using the verbs given in brackets in their correct forms: (1×5=5)

(a) I wish I _____ (know) her.
Answer: I wish I knew her.
(b) The First World War _____ (last) for four years and ended in 1918.
Answer: The First World War lasted for four years and ended in 1918.
(c) I usually _____ (start) for school at 8 o’clock.
Answer: I usually start for school at 8 o’clock.
(d) They _____ (leave) for Europe tomorrow.
Answer: They are leaving for Europe tomorrow.
(e) The match _____ (begin) before we reached the stadium.
Answer: The match had begun before we reached the stadium.
(f) She _____ (work) in our office since 2022.
Answer: She has been working in our office since 2022.
(g) I _____ (get) the ticket yesterday.
Answer: I got the ticket yesterday.
(h) You _____ (sleep) when I entered the room.
Answer: You were sleeping when I entered the room.

8. Rewrite any four of the following sentences filling in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (1×4=4)

(a) She will come to our town in a week.
(b) She is playing with violin.
(c) He is confident of success.
(d) The old woman has no one to look after her.
(e) Butter is made from milk.
(f) Please call for a doctor.
(g) We will start at six in the morning.

9. Rewrite any four of the following sentences as directed: (1×4=4)

(a) Only Anita can do this. (Make it negative without changing the meaning)
Answer: None but Anita can do this.
(b) She hoped that she would do well in the competition. (Change it into a simple sentence)
Answer: She hoped to do well in the competition.
(c) Having done her work she left the place. (Make it a compound sentence)
Answer: She did her work and left the place.
(d) Kolkata is the most populous city in India. (Rewrite using comparative degree)
Answer: Kolkata is more populous than any other city in India.
(e) Everybody wishes to be happy. (Turn it into an interrogative sentence)
Answer: Who does not wish to be happy?
(f) I know his name. (Change into a complex sentence)
Answer: I know what his name is.
(g) We often go there every winter, _____? (Add a question tag)
Answer: We often go there every winter, don't we?

SECTION – D

(Textbooks) Marks: 45

10. Read one of the following extracts and answer the questions that follow:

10. Read one of the following extracts and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Driving from my parent’s home to Cochin last Friday morning, I saw my mother, beside me, doze, open mouthed, her face ashen like that of a corpse and realized with pain that she was as old as she looked …

(i) Name the poet. (1)
Answer: The poet is Kamala Das.

(ii) When did the poet observe her mother? (1)
Answer: The poet observed her mother while driving from her parents’ home to Cochin last Friday morning.

(iii) What did the poet observe about her mother’s face? (2)
Answer: The poet observed that her mother’s face looked pale and colourless, like that of a corpse.

Or

(b) The little old house was out with a little new shed
In front at the edge of the road where the traffic sped,
A roadside stand that too pathetically pled,
It would not be fair to say for a dole of bread,
But for some of the money, the cash, whose flow supports
The flower of cities from sinking and withering faint.

(i) Where was the new shed located? (1)
Answer: The new shed was located in front at the edge of the road where the traffic sped.

(ii) What did the roadside stand do? (2)
Answer: The roadside stand, set up by the owners of the little house, pathetically pleaded for attention from passing vehicles so that people might stop and buy things from it.

(iii) What prevents the flower of cities from withering? (1)
Answer: The flow of money, whose cash supports the cities, prevents the “flower of cities” from sinking and withering.

11. Answer any three of the following questions in 30–40 words: (2×3=6)

(a) Why has the mother been compared to a late winter’s moon?
(b) What are the ‘merry children spilling out of their homes’ symbolic of?
(c) Why does the poet wish to count to twelve?
(d) Why does the poet say that he wants no truck with death?
(e) Mention any two things of beauty referred to in the poem, A Thing of Beauty.
(f) Name some of the things the roadside stand offered for sale.

12. Answer any five of the following questions: (1×5=5)

(a) What is the most beautiful language in the world, according to M. Hamel?
(b) What did M. Hamel write at the end of the class?
(c) Who is the ‘Chota Sahib’ in Memories of a Chota Sahib?
(d) Name the book from which Memories of a Chota Sahib is taken.
(e) What does Mukesh want to be?
(f) What does Saheb look for in the garbage dumps?
(g) Who is Sir Edward Gait?
(h) Which country had developed synthetic indigo?
(i) Who is the writer of Going Places?

13. Answer any five of the following questions in 30–40 words: (2×5=10)

(a) What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day?
(b) How was M. Hamel dressed on the day of the last lesson?
(c) What does John Rowntree say about the importance of Guwahati? Is the statement true in our time as well?
(d) What is a mar boat and how is it operated?
(e) Is Saheb happy working at the tea stall? Explain.
(f) Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.
(g) Why was the Champaran episode so significant in Gandhi’s political career?
(h) Why was Gandhi impressed with Rajkumar Shukla?
(i) Did Sophie really meet Danny Casey? Which was the only occasion when she got to see Casey in person?

14. Answer any one of the following questions in 80–100 words: (5)

(a) What changes did the order from Berlin cause in school on the day of the last lesson?
(b) How did the Champaran episode change the plight of the peasants?
(c) Describe the miserable plight of the people of Firozabad.

15. Answer any one of the following questions in 125–150 words: (7)

(a) Draw a character sketch of the Tiger King in your own words.
(b) Compare and contrast the stories of Zitkala-Sa and Bama.
(c) Write a note on the significance and celebration of Uruka.

16. Answer any four of the following questions in 30–40 words: (2×4=8)

(a) What did the chief astrologer predict about the Tiger King?
(b) How did the hundredth tiger take its revenge on the Tiger King?
(c) Who was Dr. Sadao? Where was his house?
(d) How did Mr. Lamb try to instill confidence and courage in Derry?
(e) Why did Zitkala-Sa feel uncomfortable in the dining room?
(f) Why did Bama feel terribly sad and provoked?
(g) What is the difference between a Meji and a Bhelaghar?

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