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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The team played two matches successively.
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उत्तर
One after the other.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give reasons -
Chaitanya’s silver medal in a running race was very special for the writer, because :
(i) __________________
(ii) __________________
Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.
The old woman said to Arun, “Can you help me to cross the street?”
(Begin: The old woman asked Arun……………….)
Photographs
Explain the importance of rythm in the poem.
What are the advantages of reading mentioned by Dahl?
What do you think is the poet’s attitude towards the following 3 things: nature, memory, loneliness?
The poet compares the flowers to the milky way. Is the comparison apt?
What arc the poetic devices used in Maya Angelou’s poem “Caged Bird”?
Show how the author uses tone and style to reinforce his memories and make an impact upon his audience.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The dog was hiding __________ the bed, barking at the stranger.
Every family has a black sheep. (Begin: There is no ………….)
How did the narrator and Lord Otori overpower the intruder?
Write an original short story that begins with the words: “It's not my fault”, he shouted………”
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
“That only leaves October, November, and December,”’ said the Queen. "And after that, we shall have to begin all over again.”
“No, we shan’t,” said the King, “because I think twelve daughters are enough for any man and after the birth of dear little December I shall be reluctantly compelled to cut off your head.”
He cried bitterly when he said this, for he was extremely fond of the Queen.
(i) Why did the king change the names of his daughters so many times?
(ii) In what way was Princess September different from her sisters? What reason does the author give for this difference in their temperaments?
(iii) Which unusual birthday tradition did the King of Siam observe? Mention some of the gifts that he gave.
(iv) Why did Princess September put the Nightingale in a cage? What reasons did she give to the bird for putting it in a cage and then keeping it there?
(v) How did the bird behave upon being locked in a cage? What is the message of the story?
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
These three had elaborated old Major’s teachings into a complete system of thought, to which they gave the name of Animalism.
(i) Who had elaborated on Old Major’s teachings?
(ii) When and where did they hold their secret meetings? How did the meetings end?
(iii) What had the Old Major said about the ‘nature of this life of ours’?
(iv) Who were the most faithful disciples? How did they contribute towards the preparations for the rebellion?
(v) How did the animals celebrate the day after the rebellion?
They had to climb ____________the steep pathway to reach the top.
The dominant colour in the poem.
There are many instances of gentle humour in the story. Point out some of these and state how this contributes to the interest of the narration.
How did the narrator learn to distinguish between 'a flask' and 'a thermos'?
Give reasons for the following.
Srinath and his family members’ eager expectation of Satyajit’s arrival.
Locate instances of irony in the story.
Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out.
1. more and more books
2. too difficult
3. got up late, missed the bus
4. solved the mystery
Multiple Choice Question:
Which phrase means the same as to ‘quarrel’?
A poem for you to read
All but Blind*
All but blind
In his chambered hole
Gropes for worms
The four-clawed Mole.
All but blind
In the evening sky
The hooded Bat
Twirls softly by.
All but blind
In the burning day
The Barn Owl blunders
On her way.
And blind as are
These three to me,
So, blind to Someone
I must be.
Fill in the blanks in the paragraph below with words from the box.
| huge | big | foolish | interesting | tiny | unlucky | last |
There was a ___________ Eid fair in our village. We could buy anything from a
____________ toy to a ____________ camel. I went to the fair on its ___________ day with Uncle and Bhaiya. We went to the Lucky Shop. It was
very____________ . I tried my luck but did not win any prize. Later, Uncle told me that I was more ___________ than___________ .
Give your opinion: Whether we should or should not participate in adventure sports because __________________.
The writer goes in search of an invaluable indigenous variety of seeds. List three reasons for the importance of keeping records of our indigenous agricultural practices.
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
Liberty, equality, and fraternity lead to an ideal nation.
Complete Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s profile with information picked from the lesson.
PROFILE - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
- Title:
- Profession:
- Branch of science:
- Important position in Government held:
- His three visions for India:
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.
You have just returned after your first experience of the kite - festival in Gujarat / Ahmedabad. You were thrilled with the festivities.
You have a friend who lives abroad. Write a letter to your friend describing how you enjoyed the kite-festival.
The poem describes the beauty of Nature. Make a list of careers that are related to Nature, the environment, and the forest. One is done for you.
- Forest Department - (Forest officer, Ranger, etc.)
- .....................................
- .....................................
- .....................................
- .....................................
Writing is considered to be one of the most challenging, demanding, and lucrative careers in the world. Match the professions in table (A) with their descriptions in a table (B) and also what they are called from the table (C).
| Sr No. | A Profession | B Description | C Known as |
| 1. | Blog Writing | Writes in scientific journals, university magazines, etc as a result of their Studies and Research | a. Translator |
| 2. | Story Writing | Writes on trends or comments on issues in a column every day or weekly | b. Blogger |
| 3. | Song/Lyric Writing | Writes in National, State, and local newspapers as a staff member | c. Journalist |
| 4. | Academic Writing | Writes long stories of fiction, non-fiction, and other genres | d. Story Writer |
| 5. | Translating | Writes for theatre on genres like fiction and non-fiction, historical, etc. | e. Song Writer/Lyricist |
| 6. | Newspaper Writing | Writes lyrics/songs for films, plays, etc. on a given topic. | f. Academic Writer |
| 7. | Column Writing | Writes/Publishes an information piece, views, opinions, etc. on (www-World Wide Web) | g. Dramatist/ Playwright |
| 8. | Screen Writing | Writes in short on one or more genres of fiction/ in magazines, anthologies, etc. | h. Novelist |
| 9. | Fiction/Novel Writing | Translates an original work from one language into another | i. Screenplay Writer |
| 10. | Drama/ Play Writing | Writes Scripts for Films/ Movies/ TV etc. | j. Columnist |
Consult the thesaurus and note down synonyms for 'ordinary'.
- One synonym of the ordinary is banal.
Eg. He finds English poetry very banal. - Similarly, find the meaning and make use of the words trite, routine, cliched, and regular in your own sentences.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde worked very very hard to pay the debt.
Think and respond with ‘YES’ or ‘NO’.
When you are faced with a very serious problem or some grave danger, what do you experience?
| Your feelings | panic | |
| wishing you were never born | ||
| hopelessness | ||
| helplessness | ||
| no emotion | ||
| calmness and composure | ||
| willingness to tackle it | ||
| Your reactions | break down and cry | |
| run away and hide | ||
| pray to God | ||
| ask for help | ||
| build up courage | ||
| take it as a challenge |
Pick outlines from the poem that help create images of the following in our mind and write them in the table.
| No. | Old Woman | The Street | Schoolboys |
| 1. | |||
| 2. | |||
| 3. |
Make a word web of at least 12 words related to BANKING.
Prepare a set of questions to interview-
a person who has recently scaled Mt. Everest.
Look at the two trees. One is a green flourishing tree and the other, a brown withering tree.
The class will now be divided into two groups. Group A will list down the agents that support a tree’s growth. Group B will list down those that prevent it. Once the groups are ready with their lists, a few representatives from each group will write down the lists on the black board.
Write a letter of enquiry for the following.
Your a librarian in a newly established school. Write a letter to the book dealer inquiring about the list of newly arrived English children's story books and various subject books relevant to 10-14 age groups.
Write a letter of enquiry for the following.
Write a letter to the head of the BSNL office enquiring regarding the internet broadband scheme launched recently.
Read the jumbled lines from the poem and rearrange them in correct order.
| 1. cinnamon, betel leaves |
| 2. and ginger and garlic” |
| 3. Go to Muthu’s |
| 4. My mother would say: |
| 5. and get some |
| 6. “Little boy Raj… |
| 7. And so I go to the shops |
| 8. singing all the way |
| 9. tomatoes and pickles” |
| 10. “Sesame seeds, onions |
| 11. I rattle off a list: |
| 12. what I’d want |
| 13. and when Muthu asks me |
| 14. my mother twists my ear |
| 15. and back home |
| 16. ouch! |
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
There was only______boy who______the prize. (one, won)
Now make sentences using some of the above words.
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
This tree was the home a flock ______ wild geese.
Read Sheela's notice. Discuss the questions that follow.
|
Notice The Drama Committee will meet in the classroom on Monday, at two o’clock. We’ll plan a play for our Annual Day. Will each one of you please bring a play? SHEELA |
- Who was to meet?
- When were they to meet?
- Where were they to meet?
- What were they to do?
The old man shouted ______[loud]
Was Bob hopeful of his friend’s arrival? How do you know?
Are children afraid of visiting the dentist? Give reasons.
Study the pie-chart carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Percentage of people who speak each language as their first language.
- Which language is spoken by most people?
- What are the Indian languages that rank among the top five spoken languages?
- Which are the languages that are spoken by less than three percent of people?
- With the help of the questions and answers, draw your own conclusions from the pie chart. Then, write a paragraph on the popular spoken languages.
Describe the photographer.
Why did the photographer take a long time to photograph Leacock?
How would Miss Meadows usually treat Mary? How did her behavior towards the girl change that day?
Briefly explain the cause of Miss Meadows' joy at the end.
Write an application for the post of Personal Secretary to the Managing Director of a company. Include the following details: Educational qualification, experience, various other qualifications required for the post.
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
Referring closely to the short story, The Sound Machine, describe the encounter between Klausner and Mrs. Saunders. How did it affirm his belief in his own invention?
Which of the following lines tells us that the poet Wordsworth carried a mental picture of the daffodils?
You had to cycle home through the town on the day of a festival. Describe the sights, the sounds and the mood of the people around you. What were your feelings at the end of the ride?
