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प्रश्न
Can you think of a song or a poem in your language that talks of homecoming?
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उत्तर
(This question is to be answered on the basis of students' own understanding and experience. It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own.)
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer any four of the following question in 30 – 40 words each:
(a) ''What a thunderclap these words were to me!'' (Franz). What were those words and what was their effect of Franz?
(b) Why did Douglas fail to come to the surface of the pool as he hoped to?
(c) What was Kamala Das's childhood fear?
(d) How is the Earth a source of life when all seems dead on it? Keeping Quiet)
(e) How does Mr. Lamb react when Derry enters his garden?
(f) Which problem did the Maharaja face when he had killed seventy tigers? How did he solve it?
Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) Why was the peddler amused at the idea of the world being a rattrap?
(b) Why did Gandhiji agree to a settlement of mere 25 percent?
(c) Aunt Jennifer's efforts to get rid of her fear proved to be futile. Comment.
(d) What does Stephen Spender want to be done for the children of the school in a slum?
(e) How did the ten-day-old baby (the future Tiger King) react to the prediction about his future made by the astrologers?
(f) Why was Dr. Sadao not sent abroad along with the troops?
Answer the following in 120-150 words :
Within a few days of his arrival in Iping, people became suspicious of Griffin. Why?
What inference can you draw from the action of the female gorilla described in para 2 ?
Attempt a character sketch of Mrs. Hall.
How would you say ‘a dilapidated drum’ in your language?
Both Ramanand and Azam Khan seem to have very fixed views. How does Ramanand score over Azam Khan towards the end of the story?
What was the reason for the anxiety of Paul's mother as he grew older?
How has the author linked the symbol of the rocking-horse to Paul's triumphs at the races?
The poem has a literal level and a figurative level. Why has the poet chosen 'tigers' and 'sheep' to convey his message?
Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you.
I have a small group of close friends and have no wish to interact with anyone else.
Discuss with your partner and describe the atmosphere in the woods when Mrs. Adis didn’t hand over Peter Crouch to the keepers because -
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
Find evidence from the lesson and write in your own words.
Indians respect the freedom of others.
Choose any one of the objects we use daily and find out how it is made. Present the information in the form of a chart.
Choose the odd one out :
Bottom, Moth, Mustardseed, Cobweb.
Write short note on the following:
The 1883 eruption
Talk to your parents and family members and write what you could do when you were a day old.
An activity:
Speak fast, think faster! Form groups of 4-6. Discuss each of the following topics. Then each person in the group should choose a topic and speak about it for one minute. Try to say as many sentences as you can in that time.
Imagine you are watching a scene. For example, someone learning to ride a bicycle; or a cricket match. Give a running commentary on what you see.
‘Monu is sitting on the bicycle. It has side wheels. Monu tries to push the pedal down - No - he stops. His uncle holds the seat in one hand and the handle in the other hand. He says, ‘Come on, Monu’... etc.
In the novel, the Lethargarians give a whole day’s time table of their activities. Can you guess what it would be like?
Use your own ideas and prepare their time table.
Find and read other poems of R. L. Stevenson using the internet. Find other rhythmic poems about trains, in English, or other languages.
Suggest at least one method of creating something useful or beautiful from waste.
In the last stanza, there are three four-letter words that refer to a beautiful valley.
They are: • ______ • ______ • ______
Choose the appropriate phrase to insert in the gap, to make the sentence meaningful. Use the appropriate form of the verb.
I ______ just as I was to receive my Report Card.
List the phrases which have the expression 'many a ______'.
The poet uses words to create pictures or 'images' in the reader’s mind. For example, 'And sparkle out among the fern.'
Write down other lines that create images or pictures in your mind. (Any 3)
The Principal turned out to be a very ______ lady.
What did Gopal Bhand want to tell the husband and wife?
Form groups. Discuss how one can be a 'good reader'. Use the points in the above passage in your discussion. Write down the points that show what makes a 'good reader'.
List and say whether the following statement agrees with the passage or not.
You should always speak softly but clearly.
Do you agree with the poet’s thoughts? Why?
What is a password?
Discuss, why it was considered as an adventurous and dangerous thing to travel in those days?
Answer the question in a paragraph of about 100 – 150 word.
Narrate how Prospero made his enemies repent to restore his dukedom.
Mention the things that the grandfather imagined.
Read the following line from the poem and answer the question given below.
| And so it were wisest to keep our feet From wandering into Complaining Street; |
- What is the wisest thing that the poet suggests?
- What does the phrase ‘to keep our feet from wandering’ refer to?
How did Zigzag communicate with the Krishnans?
Who was the first person to withdraw cash from the ATM?
Pick out the words which rhyme with the given words and write similar rhyming words on your own.
| 1. | far | ||
| 2. | fear | ||
| 3. | low | ||
| 4. | kind | ||
| 5. | remain | ||
| 6. | they |
Why was the elephant owner happy with the deal?
Turtles come ashore to lay eggs
There are seven kinds of sea turtles in the world.
What does the peepul do?
Why did the girls snigger?
The people were making all kinds of sounds because ______.
The pit was comfortable for the wild boar to sleep in.
Work in pair, find answer for the question and share in the class.
When is it autumn in India? Why does the poet say this? Is there an autumn season in India?
You don’t need ______ and ______ in the Earth.
The boy and the girl were taken by the cavalry to explain their action.
Recite the poem ‘Mother Nature’.
Why did Robinson name the tribe Friday?
Do you love to seek answers to the questions?
Divide the following word.
man
The sparrow solved the problem with her _____.
Name the character or speaker.
"Why does Nandhini look so sad?"
Divya and Rani decided to draw a ________.
The king shouted at Ani.
In memory of his mother, he carved ______ statue.
What does the poem tell us to do?
Describe in your own words the garden that Alice saw.
