ENGLISH CBSE GRADE 12 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows
you this? Why does this happen? - CORRECT ANSWER -When the village men realize that their
mother tongue, French will no longer be taught to them, they realize its importance. Suddenly,
they develop an inclination towards learning.
They attend the last lesson of French, bring their old, torn primers to learn the language which
shows their eagerness. They regret putting off learning French to the next day. Now, finally, the
last lesson has arrived, and they cannot read their own language. They are ashamed of
themselves and realize that the Germans have overpowered them due to their lack of knowing
their own language.
Franz thinks, "Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?" What could this mean? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Franz is disheartened when he comes to know that he can no longer learn
his language - French. Their district has been captured by Germany and now German will be
taught to them. Franz feels that mother tongue comes to a person naturally, he is born with it
and no one can snatch it away.
Just like the pigeons make the 'coo' sound, irrespective of the country from which they are,
similarly, human beings also communicate in their mother tongue. As the Germans are trying to
impose their language on the French, so similarly, Franz feels that they will teach the pigeons
also to 'coo' in German language. He has given this example to highlight his point that language
is a natural mode of communication and it cannot be imposed.
What changes did the order from Berlin cause in the school? - CORRECT ANSWER -The order
from Berlin directed schools in the districts of Alsace and Lorraine in France to teach German
instead of French.
How did Franz react to the declaration that it was their last French lesson? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Franz was shocked and sad when he heard this news. Suddenly he developed a liking for 'his'
language and was keen to learn French. He was remorseful for not learning well in the past and
was sad that his teacher, Mr. Hamel would go away.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows
you this? Why does this happen? - CORRECT ANSWER -When the village men realize that their
mother tongue, French will no longer be taught to them, they realize its importance. Suddenly,
they develop an inclination towards learning.
They attend the last lesson of French, bring their old, torn primers to learn the language which
shows their eagerness. They regret putting off learning French to the next day. Now, finally, the
last lesson has arrived, and they cannot read their own language. They are ashamed of
themselves and realize that the Germans have overpowered them due to their lack of knowing
their own language.
Franz thinks, "Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?" What could this mean? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Franz is disheartened when he comes to know that he can no longer learn
his language - French. Their district has been captured by Germany and now German will be
taught to them. Franz feels that mother tongue comes to a person naturally, he is born with it
and no one can snatch it away.
Just like the pigeons make the 'coo' sound, irrespective of the country from which they are,
similarly, human beings also communicate in their mother tongue. As the Germans are trying to
impose their language on the French, so similarly, Franz feels that they will teach the pigeons
also to 'coo' in German language. He has given this example to highlight his point that language
is a natural mode of communication and it cannot be imposed.
What changes did the order from Berlin cause in the school? - CORRECT ANSWER -The order
from Berlin directed schools in the districts of Alsace and Lorraine in France to teach German
instead of French.
How did Franz react to the declaration that it was their last French lesson? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Franz was shocked and sad when he heard this news. Suddenly he developed a liking for 'his'
language and was keen to learn French. He was remorseful for not learning well in the past and
was sad that his teacher, Mr. Hamel would go away.
