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Describe the man awaiting the arrival of his friend.

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Describe the man awaiting the arrival of his friend.

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The waiting man was pale and had a square-jawed, face with keen eyes. There was a little scar near his right eyebrow. His scarf pin was a large diamond oddly set.

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अध्याय 1.3: After Twenty Years - Exercises [पृष्ठ ३१]

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अध्याय 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 1. f) | पृष्ठ ३१

संबंधित प्रश्न

How has Dahl used personification in his poem?


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: 

His teacher is very pleased ……… him.


Look for some more poems in the rain and see how this one is different from them.


Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Himalayan Quake 2005


Within a few pages, the author has packed the important events in the lives of John Ipe and his wife. Discuss how conciseness and economy of expression can achieve an effective portrayal of entire lives.


How does the narrator bring out the contrast between the Indian way of life and American society? Do you think his wife Mala adjusted comfortably to the new way of life?


Multiple Choice Question:

What does the phrase in the extract ‘turned black’ mean here?


We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.

trained: ____________


Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:

  • About the poem, poet, and title.
  • Theme/summary/gist of the poem.
  • Poetic style/language, poetic devices used in the poem.
  • Special features/novelties/focusing elements.
  • Message/values/morals in the poem.
  • Your opinion about the poem.

Write a summary of the poem using the following points:

  • Title
  • Introductory paragraph (about the poem, type, nature, tone)
  • Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
  • Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal)

Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.


You have noticed that many of your classmates are not interested in outdoor games or participating in co-curricular activities. Discuss some ways in which they will be encouraged to participate in activities.


You are going to meet a Great Indian Bustard very soon. Prepare at least 10 questions to interview him.


Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde:

Mathilde despaired over the loss of her necklace.


Give, in your own words, TWO reasons for the following:

The woman was reluctant to cross the street by herself.


The diagram below encircles the various features that make the script of a skit/ play. List the other words and mention the form of writing of which it is a feature.


Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.

Father

Mother

  • Works hard to earn a living
  • ..................
  • ..................
  • ..................
  • ..................
  • keeps the house clean
  • ..................
  • ..................

Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.

The children walked ______ the bridge.


The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.

was afraid I now.


Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?

Write a paragraph on Palm tree.

  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______
  4. ______
  5. ______

Write about yourself using the following expressions (do you play in the park, go to bed late, fuss over food, study hard, etc.?)

always frequently usually
often sometimes rarely

For example - I always do my work neatly.

  1. ____________
  2. ____________
  3. ____________
  4. ____________
  5. ____________

Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words easy or strong.

The dog is ______

The horse is ______

The elephant is ______


Alice follows the strange rabbit because she wants to know a number of things. Re-arrange the words to make the questions that Alice has in her mind, and put a question mark (?).

read he can time the


Complete the following stories by using an appropriate word from the box given below –

my, his, he, your

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stopped him. “Stop! Give us all ______ money.” Ram was very clever. He said, “I'll give ______ money to the strongest of you.” On hearing this, the thieves started fighting amongst themselves. Ram slipped away quietly.


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Why did Leacock visit the studio on Saturday?


Write the full form for the following.

weren’t - ______


Write the full form for the following.

wasn’t - ______


Do you like stories from the past? What type of stories do you like?


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