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प्रश्न
Do you think it is important to preserve languages?
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उत्तर
Yes, it is important to preserve languages as they are responsible for the development of the culture of the community. It helps in the preservation of one’s heritage and traditions. Language preservation ensures contact with one’s history and literature.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Working in pairs, go through the table below that gives you information about the top women tennis players since 1975. Write a short article for your school magazine comparing and contrasting the players in terms of their duration at the top. Mention some qualities that you think may be responsible for their brief or long stay at the top spot.
Top-Ranked Women Players
I. The roll of honour of women who enjoyed life at the summit since everybody’s favourite player, Chris Evert, took her place in 1975.
| Name | Ranked on | Weeks as No. 1 |
| Maria Sharapova (Russia) | 22 August 2005 | 1 |
| Lindsay Davenport (U.S.) |
October 2004 |
82 |
| Amelie Mauresmo (France) | 13 September 2004 | 5 |
|
Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium) |
20 October 2003 | 45 |
| Kim Clijsters (Belgium) | 11 August 2003 | 12 |
| Serena Williams (U.S.) | 8 July 2002 | 57 |
| Venus Williams (U.S.) | 25 February 2002 | 11 |
| Jennifer Capriati (U.S.) | 15 October 2001 | 17 |
| Lindsay Davenport (U.S.) | 12 October 1998 | 82 |
| Martina Hingis (Switzerland) | 31 March 1997 | 209 |
| Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (Spain) | 6 February 1995 | 12 |
| Monica Seles (U.S.) | 11 March 1991 | 178 |
| Steffi Graf (Germany) | 17 August 1987 | 377 |
| Tracy Austin (U.S.) | 7 April 1980 | 22 |
| Martina Navratilova (U.S.) | 10 July 1978 | 331 |
| Chris Evert (U.S.) | 3 November 1975 | 362 |
Why does the poet use repetition in the poem?
Is there repetition used in the poem? Why?
What is the rhyme of ‘The Patriot: An Old Story’?
How did the last event turn out to be special?
Discuss trans-culturation as represented in Seattle’s speech.
What does the reader learn about the characters of the narrator and the old man, in Ernest Hemingway “Old Man and the Bridge?
How does the story “A Horse and Two Goats” develop the idea of the need to interact with people who have vastly different identities from your own?
Narayan has created a memorable character in Muni. Discuss.
Discuss the art of Ruskin Bond as depicted in the story ‘A face in the Dark.’
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
There is no use crying __________ spilt milk
I have never worn a more ill-fitting suit. (End: …………..ever worn.)
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
He was …….. pressure to complete the work.
Ichabod Crane, the central character of the short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', is a person who arouses both our amusement and pity. Discuss.
You are the President of the Nature Club in your school which is hosting the Earth Day Celebrations. Write a letter to the Principal of a neighbouring school inviting the school to participate in the event. State when, why and how you plan to celebrate Earth Day.
Give reasons for the following.
What were the results of the CT scan?
The movement words
Find out about as many Indian schools of painting as you can. Write a short note on the distinctive features of each school.
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Himalayan Quake 2005
Comment on the relationship shared by Mammachi and Pappachi.
Multiple Choice Question:
What was the result of the quarrel?
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
went on
Write a paragraph about beauty. Use your own ideas along with the ideas in the poem. (You may discuss your ideas with your partner.)
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Fraternity means common sense.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportage
Would you like to join the Indian Army/Navy/ Air force? If not, suggest other ways in which you could serve your nation.
Write the poem ‘Cherry Tree’ in the form of a story.
Prepare a poster on the need for the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard.
The priorities of the Sergeant are shifted. Complete the given table by using the given clues.
| priorities of the Sergeant | priorities at the end of the play |
| in the beginning | patriotism |
| law and duty | - |
Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann wants an article exposing social evils to be printed in the newspaper.
Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.
Father taught the boys geometry and how to use triangles to measure big objects.
Write a few lines about yourself - your name, appearance, family, the place where you live, your school, your friends, neighbours, relatives, your likes, dislikes, hobbies, what you are good at, etc.
Now create an imaginary ‘persona’ for yourself. It can be quite different from your real self. Or, you may choose a fictional character - a character from a novel, story, etc. Write a few lines about this imaginary persona and introduce yourself in that role.
| Real Self | Imaginary Persona |
|
Hi, I am ____________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ |
Hi, I am ____________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ |
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde and her husband decided to replace the necklace.
Maintain a diary at least for a week. Write about your interactions with other people in your surroundings in 3-4 lines. Also write whether you find the interactions happy unhappy, satisfactory-unsatisfactory, enjoyable-stressful, etc.
Say ‘WHY’?
The writer found his stay abroad very profitable.
Answer the following question :
What are the two ways of avoiding fear?
Form groups of 5-8. In each group, rewrite the story in the form of a play. Present scenes from your play in the classroom.
Read about the space mission of Sunita Williams. Imagine you are going to interview her. Frame 10 to 12 interview relevant questions regarding-
- her early life, training
- education
- her actual flight into space
- future plans
- her message to viewers.
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.
Punctuate the following sentence.
when I went fishing I caught an old shoe a plastic bag and a bad cold.
Find one word from the story that means
to be seen nowhere d ______.
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 |
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
There was only______boy who______the prize. (one, won)
Where do the following live ?
- Birds live in
- Rabbits live in
- Beavers live in
Make sentences using any two new words which you have learnt in the lesson.
Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words juicy or exciting. The order may vary according to your choice.
apple ______
orange ______
sugarcane ______
rock climbing ______
skiing ______
river rafting ______
State whether the following statement are true or false
The friends grew up together in the city of New York.
What would you do in this situation, if you were Jimmy Wells? Substantiate your reason.
One has to be cautious and not be carried away by stories. How did Sletherby exhibit caution?
What kind of relationship existed between Miss Meadows and the Science Mistress?
What is the conflict between Margot and the other children in the story, “All Summer in a day”?
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Sending a letter by courier service
Write the full form for the following.
weren’t - ______
One cannot always get what one wants and sometimes it is for the best. Present your reflections on this statement.
Discuss the following and write the summary of your discussion in the form of bullet points.
- How are certain ideas/customs/knowledge passed on from one generation to the next?
- Is it necessary for children to follow the footsteps of their forefathers? If yes, why? Why is it sometimes necessary to change the old ways?
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A businessman
Prepare a set of questions to interview -
A well-known social worker in your area.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on any one of the topics given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
