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प्रश्न
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.
विकल्प
Military
Police
Politicians
Constitution
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उत्तर
A democratic country is governed by, its - Constitution.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The school captain was elected by the students of classes XI and XII.
(Begin: The students ………………….)
What does the tree symbolise in the poem?
What point is the author trying to make?
There are two pauses when Kaspar tells Wilhelmine in the last stanza that it was a famous victory. Nay … nay…my little girl, quoth he.What do these pauses show?
When do eyes pop out?
Whose dirty looks are referred to?
Identify examples of the following devices in the poem: alliteration, personification, rhyme, rhythm. How do these devices contribute to the overall effect of the poem?
What docs the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
How is the theme of self-awareness shown in the poem “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou?
The caged bird sings with
A fearful trill of things unknown
But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What parallel can be drawn to the poet’s feelings and that of the caged bird?
Besides being an amusing tale about a failure to communicate the story “A Horse and Two Goats” makes some crucial points also. Justify.
Show how the story demonstrates that a good deed begets good.
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
(A) Ashita is the most beautiful girt in the class.
(B) No ………………………………..
Anil is too fast a runner not to come first in the race. (Begin: Anil is so………….)
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
He found the key just _______ the front door.
We were asked to gather_________ the teacher.
It is dangerous as well as illegal to drive a motorcycle without a helmet. (Begin: It is not ................................................. )
Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Scientific intervention is necessary to unearth buried mysteries.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
dark-bellied clouds
There are two voices in the poem. Who do they belong to? Which lines indicate this?
List the pair of opposites found in the poem.
Discuss in groups of four.
Laws are never respected not enforced in India.
Write a letter to the President, Residents’ Welfare Association of your locality suggesting some measures that could be taken for solving the problem of water scarcity and conserving water.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
Green stripes could be used or alternatively black ones.
How did Holmes guess that John Garrideb would go to 136, Little Ryder Street? Did he expect to find what he ultimately did before he went there?
Discuss the following in pairs or in small groups.
How did Holmes' digressions sometimes prove in the end to have a bearing on the matter on hand?
How did Kalpana Chawla meet her end? When did this tragedy in space take place?
Glance through the text again and explain the qualities of Tenzing Norgay. Pick lines that show his unique qualities. One is done for you.
| Sr No. | Qualities | Lines |
| 1. | Patriotic | I told Colonel Hunt that I was carrying the Indian flag with me and I would like it to be on the top with other flags. |
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Wars are not fought only on the battlefield. Comment.
The pride of any city is its skyline.
Write 5 lines about the place where you reside and what makes you feel proud of it.
Given below is a list of words used to develop a CV or a Resume. Prepare a CV/Resume of your own.
Personal Information
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Telephone / E-mail
- Nationality
- Marital status
Work Experience
- Experience/ Occupation / Position
- Employer / Employment History
- Internships
- Activities and responsibilities
Education
- Education and Training
- Primary school
- Secondary school
- Other qualification
Personal Skills and Competencies
- Competencies / Personal Competencies / Personal Skills/ Computer skills Mother tongue/ Other languages / Foreign languages
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde returned the diamond necklace to her friend.
Form pairs. Discuss how ‘Part II’ of the story could have been different. Write your storyline in the form of bullets showing the main events.
Archaic words are those that are no longer used in a language, but sometimes their usage adds a historical or old-times flavour to a piece of writing.
Examples:
- behold – look
- afeared – frightened
- forsooth – indeed
- hither – this place
Now find out some archaic words from your mother tongue or another language that you are proficient in and write down at least ten of them, and against each, their modern equivalent and meaning in English.
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You are a volunteer in your locality to serve people who are affected by floods. How will you caution them to move to a safer place taking only their bare necessities? Describe.
Look at the picture given below and frame your own slogan.
Draft Letter for the following
You are Sudha. Your neighbour has a pet dog that barks continuously. Write a letter to the Editor of a weekly newspaper of your locality, highlighting the nuisance and noise pollution created thus. Also, suggest ways to solve the problem.
You are waiting to board a train in a railway station. The train is delayed by an hour. Write a paragraph about the crowded scene in the railway station based on your observation.
| vendors | tea vendors | shops | families | piles of luggage |
| porters | trolley | scroll board | announcement | ticket counter queue |
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.
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
Correct the use of the describing word in the following sentence.
I like this the best of the two.
Give another word for the ones given below with similar meanings and make sentences. Now write the opposites of these describing words and make sentences with them –
| Opposite | Sentence | |
| lovely | ||
| talking | ||
| listening | ||
| see | ||
| centre |
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
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
what is the colour of the sky
Now group these activities into indoor and outdoor activities.
Find out stories about other great people’s lives and their childhood and write these in your notebook. Collect at least two such stories and share them with your friends.
You could think of famous
- scientists
- religious people
- freedom fighters
- brave children
- astronauts
- artists
Why was the author left with his grandmother in the village?
How did the grandmother spend the last few hours of her life?
Describe the man awaiting the arrival of his friend.
Was Bob hopeful of his friend’s arrival? How do you know?
The photographer had made changes ______.
- Write an e-mail to your uncle thanking him for the gift that he had sent from abroad.
- Write an e-mail to a charitable trust requesting for a scholarship.
The Government of Tamil Nadu has imposed a ban on the use of plastic. Effective implementation of this ban depends on public awareness and individual responsibility.
Write an article of 150 words for your school magazine to create an awareness of the dangers posed by indiscriminate use of plastic. Expand the ideas given below as notes.
Notes:
a. Introduction
(i) Plastic – synthetic material – doesn’t decompose in soil
(ii) Inevitable role of plastic – man’s day-to-day life
b. Human Health Hazard
(i) Leeching of plastic into food – micro plastic entering food chain
(ii) Human body’s inability to deal with this unnatural substance
(iii) Reaction of microplastic in human body and ill effects
c. Adverse Effects on Plants and Animals
(i) Plastic particles choking waterways – affect aquatic animals
(ii) Ingestion by aquatic and terrestrial animals–blocking of intestines and respiratory passages
d. Environmental Degradation
(i) Manufacturing process and burning of plastics–pollute atmosphere
(ii) Plastic–non-biodegradable – interferes with soil microorganisms – affects soil fertility
e. Conclusion
(i) Suggestions for restricted use – alternatives for one-time use of plastics
(ii) Segregation of plastic waste – for recycling
Installing a computer
The description of installing a computer in your study room is given in the form of jumbled sentences. Rearrange the sentences in the right order and form a coherent paragraph.
| 1. | Once you connect the CPU, connect the keyboard and mouse. |
| 2. | Before turning on the power, check that all parts are connected to the CPU. |
| 3. | First, open the box and take out the computer parts. |
| 4. | Plug both the computer and the monitor with a power cord. |
| 5. | Set the computer on a table or flat surface. |
| 6. | Finally, turn on the power. |
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
How does Prospero prove, “the rarer action is in/virtue than in vengeance” in the final act of The Tempest?
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
"We'll keep her a day or two longer; she is so weak and helpless." Who said these words? To whom?
In your opinion what things will help to make the world a better place? Discuss with your friends and write down at least three of the things.
Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue.
Can you think of any events in your own or someone else’s life to support the quote-
‘If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.’
What is likely to happen if you don’t tell the truth?’
