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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
What do you think of the old man’s point of view?
Explain and analyse the use of hyperbole in the poem.
Explain the following:
They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude;
What tells you that the patriot was overambitious?
Who won the race as described in the end.
What are examples of simile, metaphor, and personification in “All Summer in a Day”?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
"Please write__________ what I tell you otherwise you will forget," the teacher said
What could the narrator hear as he was lying down?
Discuss how the speaker in the poem Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night rages against the traditional acceptance of death.
Write a composition (350 – 400 words) on the following:
All Girls or all-Boys Schools provide a better learning environment than co-educational schools. Express your views either for or against the statement.
Give an account of how lies were against Snowball after his expulsion, in order to paint him as a traitor.
Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence.
- As soon as we lit the candle, the power supply was restored.
(Begin: No sooner………. ) - The bee is more industrious than all other creatures.
(Use: ‘most industrious’) - The old woman was too slow to catch the bus.
(Begin : The old woman was so……… ) - “I’ll do it tomorrow,” he promised.
(Rewrite in indirect speech) - Though Reema got an expensive gift she was not happy.
(Begin: In spite of……… ) - I prefer reading a book to watching a movie.
(Begin: I would rather…….. ) - I have never seen Mr. Roy lose his temper.
(Begin: Never…….. ) - She found your keys in the garage.
(Begin: The keys……… )
"We have had no rain since January", Ramu said.
(Begin: Ramu said that they .................. )
Here is some information downloaded from the Internet on Ile Amsterdam. You can view images of the isle if you go online.
| Location | South Indian Ocean, between southern most parts of Australia and South Africa |
| Latitude and longitude | 37 92 S, 77 67 E |
| Sovereignty | France |
| Political status notes | Part of French Southern and Antarctic Lands |
| Population | 35 |
| Census notes | Meteorological station staff |
| Land area in square kilometers | 86 |
Which local bird is like the goldfinch.
Discuss the following statement in groups of four.
“The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered, but only the artist knows the way within.”
Give reasons for the following.
Srinath and his family members’ eager expectation of Satyajit’s arrival.
Take help from the sources available on the internet and make a list of proverbs and quotations about ‘road’.
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
cheered along
Complete the following web diagram.

The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Library.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Ice axe.
There are many career opportunities that can be availed of by a graduate. Discuss and make a list of various opportunities available in the legal field, economics, management, commerce, administration, etc.
Agricultural is the principal occupation in Maharashtra that has many career opportunities.
| (a) | Agriculture Correspondent |
| (b) | Marketing Communications Manager |
| (c) | Agricultural Policy Analyst |
| (d) | Farm Management |
| (e) | Soil Conservationist |
| (f) | Scientist- Krishi Vigyan Kendra |
| (g) | Machine Design Engineer |
| (h) | Zoologist |
| (i) | Veterinarian |
| (j) | Food Microbiologist |
| (k) | Horticulturist |
| (l) | Agricultural Economics |
Write in brief about the various career opportunities given above. You can collect the information from the following universities.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune.
- Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola.
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.
Read the following note from a school girl’s diary:
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Miss Fernandes is our new class teacher. She is slim and fit even at the age of 50. With her grey hair, spectacles, and plain formal clothes, she looks so strict! But we discovered that her classes can be great fun. We begin each class with a simple two-minute game or activity. Today we had to write as many words beginning with 'a' as we could, within 60 seconds. I wrote 50! I got a pot on my back for making 'the best effort'! I feel on top of the world. |
Write diary entries for the interesting or important events that take place in your school. Write at least 3 entries.
Mass media events often need comperes. Find out the area or sector in which a compere is a must. Write about the special skills needed to take up compering as a career and give some clues about how to acquire these skills.
Describe the climax scene in your own words. Write your comments on it.
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.
He believed, his daughter was still alive, after three years.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde did not tell her friend about the loss and replacement.
Which is your favourite ‘Nature’ poem from your mother tongue? Write the poem and try to translate it into English. Your translation can be in the form of a poem or a paraphrase.
Making suitable groups, convert the entire episode into a short skit, and write it down. Each group leader must discuss at first with the others and add a different end to the skit.
- Happy ending
- Sad ending
- Surprise ending
- Humorous ending
Write an appreciation of the poem (Basketful of Moonlight).
| Point | |
| Title | ______ |
| Poet | ______ |
| Rhyme scheme | ______ |
| Favorite line | ______ |
| Theme/Central idea | ______ |
| Figures of speech | ______ |
| Special features - Type of the poem, language, style, tone, implied meanings, etc. | ______ |
| Why I like/dislike the poem | ______ |
Write a short essay on the following.
What I would like to do for my country.
Your goal, this year, is to successfully pass out from secondary school. So let us be SMART and note down the following.
(a) Specific Area:
(Subjects) and number of units/lessons
- English 4 units
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
(b) Measurable:
Comparison of scores in previous examinations and in recent one.
| Test I | Test II | Semester I | |
| 1. | Poor | Fair | Fair |
| 2. | |||
| 3. | |||
| 4. | |||
| 5. | |||
| 6. |
(c) Achievable goal:
(Target scores/performance in SSC Exams.)
- Good %
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
(d) Realisitc approach:
Plan of action that matches with your expertise/resources.
For example:
- Make a study time table and follow it regularly.
- __________________
- __________________
- __________________
- __________________
(e) Time-bound Action:
Days required for revision
| Subject | Days for revision | |
| 1. | English | |
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| 4. | ||
| 5. |
Divide the class in four groups. Collect four different stories written by Sudha Murthy. Select a story for every group and write it in the form of a play. Enact it in front of the class.
Read the extract beginning from -
“Her name was Sulekha..... find bridegrooms for them.” Narrate this extract in short, making Sulekha (Bholi) the narrator. Write it in your notebook. Begin with “I was named Sulekha __________________ ”
Write a meaningful paragraph using the hints given below.
Mahesh – celebrates – 14th birthday – an old-age home – family, friends – informs home in advance – delegates tasks – friends buy things necessary – arrives home early – decorates place – balloons, colour papers – inmates gathered – cuts cake – sing-song, claps – distributes cakes – expresses his feelings – gets blessings – offers things – bedsheets, footwear, etc. needed – fun, entertainment – happy and content.
Look at the image of the familiar advertisement given below. Identify the product and try to frame your own slogan.

Fill in the form given below.

Having an ice cream on a hot summer day is exciting and enjoyable.
Write about some of the exciting and enjoyable things that one can do in the winter season.
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
was island the inhabited.
Rewrite the passage below using capital letters where necessary
oh dear said the fir tree I like my old needle-like leaves best for goats don't eat them and no man can steal them
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
This tree was the home a flock ______ wild geese.
Write a few lines on Mithoo and his little dog named Shadow.
Describe the appearance of the policeman on the beat.
Describe the man awaiting the arrival of his friend.
When and how did Bob realise that the tall man was not his friend?
‘Seeing is believing’. How is this humorously disproved in this story? Bring out the irony in the situation.
How did Woman 5 move ahead in the waiting list of patients?
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends on a picnic they enjoyed recently
How does nature communicate with the poet?
Read the given sentence and underline the 'no' word.
Ram has no book.
Certainly anyone who insists on condemning all lies should think about what would happen if we could reliably tell when our family, friends, colleagues, and government leaders were deceiving us. It is tempting to think that the world would become a better place without the deceptions that seem to interfere with our attempts are genuine communication. On the other hand, perhaps there is such a thing as too much honesty. - Adapted from Allison Kornet, "The Truth About Lying"
Would the world be a better place if everyone always told the complete truth? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.
What was the blue bead?
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A teacher
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A parent
Gather more information about the following:
- Different types of impairment that limit a person’s activity or make it difficult for him/her to mix with others in society.
- How modern technology can be used to overcome these problems.
Informal Letter -
Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.
