NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English Hornbill (2026–27)
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English Hornbill give you complete, chapter-wise answers to the main Class 11 English coursebook. All 5 prose chapters and 5 poems are solved in CBSE exam format with summaries, word meanings, extra questions, assertion-reason items and MCQs — everything you need to master the Hornbill book for 2026–27.
About the Hornbill textbook
Hornbill is the main coursebook for Class 11 English (Core) prescribed by NCERT. It brings together prose by Indian and international writers along with a set of poems, all chosen to build comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills. The prose ranges from personal narratives and travel writing to science and adventure, while the poems explore memory, nature and human relationships. Our Hornbill solutions stay faithful to the textbook: the same chapters, the same exercise headings and the same question order.
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English Hornbill – Prose
Click any chapter below to open its full, exam-ready solution.
| Chapter | Prose Lesson |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Portrait of a Lady |
| 2 | We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together |
| 3 | Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues |
| 4 | The Adventure |
| 5 | Silk Road |
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English Hornbill – Poems
Each poem link opens its central idea, explanation, poetic devices and complete answers.
| Poem | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Photograph |
| 2 | The Laburnum Top |
| 3 | The Voice of the Rain |
| 4 | Childhood |
| 5 | Father to Son |
What every Hornbill solution includes
How to use these Hornbill solutions
First read the chapter or poem in your textbook, then check our solution to compare your understanding. Write each answer in your own words using the structure shown, revise the word meanings, and attempt the extra questions and MCQs before your test. For poems, learn the central idea and poetic devices — they are frequently asked.
FAQs – Class 11 English Hornbill
How many chapters are there in Class 11 English Hornbill?
The Hornbill textbook has 5 prose chapters and 5 poems, making 10 lessons in all.
Is Hornbill the main Class 11 English book?
Yes. Hornbill is the main coursebook for Class 11 English (Core), while Snapshots is the supplementary reader.
Are NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English Hornbill free?
Yes. All Hornbill chapter and poem solutions on ClearStudy are free, and include summaries, word meanings, extra questions and MCQs.