Going Places: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Going Places is chapter 8 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Sophie's fantasies: boutique, actress, fashion designer
- Contrast between Sophie and the practical Jansie
- Sophie's imaginary meeting with footballer Danny Casey
- Family: Geoff's silence, father's scepticism, Derek
- Theme: adolescent hero-worship and the gap between dream and reality
What examiners usually ask
- How is Jansie different from Sophie?
- Why did Sophie wriggle when Geoff told her father about her meeting with Danny Casey?
- Sophie lives in a world of fantasy. Justify with instances from the story
Exam tip
The story's key is that the Danny Casey meeting never happened; show you understand this through Sophie's waiting by the canal and her 'sadness of knowing' for a top-band long answer.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Going Places for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Going Places in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Going Places is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Going Places MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.