CBSE Class 12 English Sample Paper 2022 with solution; Know term 1 paper pattern, tips to score well

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In order to score well in the CBSE term-1 English exam, students can check CBSE Sample Papers 2021-22 for Class 12 English along with solutions. CBSE Sample Paper 2022 pattern is also explained below.

CBSE Board Exams Date 2021 Class 12 Term-1: Central Board Secondary Education, CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2022 Term 1 Major Exams commenced on December 1, 2021. According to CBSE 12th date sheet,  CBSE Class 12 Sociology followed by CBSE Class 12 English that is scheduled for tomorrow, i.e. December 3. More than 15 lakh candidates are expected to appear for CBSE Class 12 English Exam.  In order to score well in the CBSE term-1 English exam, students can check CBSE Sample Papers 2021-22 for Class 12 English along with solutions. CBSE Sample Paper 2022 pattern is also explained below.

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Check CBSE Sample Paper 2022 (Term 1): Know Paper Pattern, Sample Papers with solutions here

CBSE Class 12 English is divided into two subjects, i.e. English Core (Subject Code 301) and English Elective (subject code – 001). A total of 90 minutes will be given to complete each subject of 40 marks each.

There would be a total of 3 sections in English Core - Subject Code 301 - Section A Reading, Section B Writing and Section C Literature. Whereas, English Elective - Subject Code 001 would have 5 sections. Section A Reading, Section B Writing skills, Section C Applied Grammer, Section D Literature and Section E Fiction.

CBSE Sample Paper 2022: Tips to score well in CBSE 12th English Board Exam

  • CBSE questions papers are distributed 10 minutes prior to the exam time, Students are recommended to utilize that time and give a thorough read to the questions before commencing.
  • Before starting with the ‘Unseen Passage’, always read the questions. This will help in searching for the answers quickly and save time.
  • For the Writing section, clear doubts regarding various formats of writing, it will help students draft their writing in a better manner
  • If choices are tricky and student is unsure, s/he is recommenced to go for the most obvious choice and not the most creative choice
  • Attempt all the questions
  • To improve reading speed, read various articles, new write-ups and more
  • For literature, give a close read to the chapters and don’t forget to learn the names of authors and poets
  • Attempt as many CBSE Sample Papers as possible to build speed, understand patter and time management 

For CBSE Class 12 English Core Sample Paper CLICK HERE

For CBSE Class 12 English Elective Sample Paper CLICK HERE

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