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प्रश्न
‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by.’
This line of the poem can be rewritten as:
'He would be of a dull soul.'
The figure of speech is known as ‘Inversion’.
Find out one more example of Inversion from the poem.
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उत्तर
- “Dull would he be of soul who could pass by”
Inversion: The words in the line have been rearranged for poetic effect. The correct order should be “He could pass by would be of the dull soul”. - “Never did sun more beautifully steep”
Inversion: The words in the line have been rearranged for poetic effect. The correct order should be “The sun never did more beautifully steep”. - “Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm, so deep!”
Inversion: The words in the line have been rearranged for poetic effect. The correct order should be “I ne'er (never) saw, never felt, a calm so deep!”.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A1. Order
Arrange the following sentences in the chronological order as they appear in the passage:
(i) On celebrations, parents can invest Rs. 200 and plant a sapling of a tree representing the child’s birth star.
(ii) He wants to create Brihat Panchvati.
(iii) He has been able to increase the areas of the Pavitra VanaVana.
(iv) Plans are afoot to create a Saptaswara forest.
Today, Reddy is one of the most well - known environment specialists in India. With his influence, he has been able to increase the areas of the Pavitra Vana and has plans to bring about awareness of Puranic trees and flowers for the knowledge of the Indian citizen.
He wants to create near the Pavitra Vana, a Brihat Panchavati so that parents can show their children the forest where Shakuntala lived or Sita spent her final days. There will also be a hillock where people can meditate. Plans are also afoot create a Saptaswara forest, pertaining to different ragas in music. Scientists have found that certain plants react in a particular way to different ragas. So in such a forest, when a musician performs certain ragas, the plants will reach in such a manner that it will benefit the audience, the musician and the whole environment. The other idea is an ecopark for children. On celebrations, like birthdays, parents can invest Rs. 200 and plant a sapling of a tree representing the child's birth star. The plant will also carry the child's name. The Pavitra Vana also houses a garden of Prophet Mohammed, which has some plants mentioned in the Holy Quran. There is the date plant - sacred to Islam - and the Mimosops elengi, the latter a highly fragrant variety. There is also the garden of Eden for housing plants sacred to Christianity, but the Pavitra Vana authorities have to procure most of them in the new sections.
A2. Find specialities
Write down the specialities of the following:
(i) Brihat Panchavati: ........................ ..... . .
(ii) Saptaswara Forest: ..................... ..... .............. . .
(iii) Eco-park: ..................................... . .
(iv) A garden of Prophet Mohammed:
A3. Antonyms Find antonyms for the following words from the passage:
(i) same
(ii) decrease
(iii) destroy
(iv) lost
A4. Language study
(i) He wants to create near the Pavitra Vana, a Brihat Panchavati. [Pick out an infinitive from the given line and use it in your own sentence]
(ii) Reddy is one of the most well-known environment specialists in India. [Begin with: Very few ………]
A5. Personal Response
Do you think one person alone can create an awareness towards environment conservation ? Support, your answer with appropriate reasons.
Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) Why was the peddler amused at the idea of the world being a rattrap?
(b) Why did Gandhiji agree to a settlement of mere 25 percent?
(c) Aunt Jennifer's efforts to get rid of her fear proved to be futile. Comment.
(d) What does Stephen Spender want to be done for the children of the school in a slum?
(e) How did the ten-day-old baby (the future Tiger King) react to the prediction about his future made by the astrologers?
(f) Why was Dr. Sadao not sent abroad along with the troops?
Did the boys return the horse because they were conscience-stricken or because they were afraid?
The quill is the central element of the poem – what does it symbolise?
How did Kumudini react to her mother's death?
Say why the speaker of the poem wishes to be a -
gardener
Find evidence from the lesson and write in your own words.
India has many amazing success stories.
The mother was working, when the Swallow brought the yellow jewel.
Answer the given question in your own words.
Where was the Happy Prince’s statue located?
Answer the given question in your own words.
To whom did the Prince gift the two gemstones of his eyes?
How do we realize that animals are not feeling well?
Write 3 to 4 lines about the following in your own words.
First Neurosurgeon
What did one of the fluttering creatures do?
State the difference between drama and novel.
Find 2/4 expressions of humour from the extract.
Prove with the theme of the play/extract that the deeper human emotion which profoundly interested Shakespeare was jealousy.
In each of the following line, spot the sound that is used repeatedly -
- There’s a silver house in the lovely sky.
- As round as a silver crown
- It takes two weeks to build it up. And two to pull it down.
Portia had many brothers and sisters.
Imagine you are visiting the Science Fair. What other stalls (apart from the ones mentioned here) are you likely to find there? Try to list at least five more stalls.
What is your favourite time of the day? Describe it in detail.
Discuss what makes the following sentences funny.
- Your wasted time will be refunded.
- There was no highway attached to the booth.
Put the following events in chronological order.
- The sword in the stone appeared in the churchyard.
- Lord Uther died.
- Lord Uther drove the barbarians away.
- The Lords and knights began to fight for the kingdom.
- Sir Kay left his sword behind at home.
- Merlin announced that Arthur was the son of Lord Uther.
- Arthur brought the sword from the churchyard.
- Ancient Britain was invaded by wild barbarians.
- Many knights tried to pull the sword out of the stone.
- Arthur grew up in Sir Ector’s house.
- Merlin entrusted a baby to Sir Ector.
What do the following events/actions tell us about the characters? Discuss.
Sir Ector kneeled before Arthur.
Complete the following diagram.
Write the symbol that is used in the poem to represent the following idea.
I made a rare choice.
Write in your own words.
How should that person sing?
The table-tennis set was gifted by ______.
Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.
He was dizzy and he ______ the room.
Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.
While arguing with his elders he had ______.
Summarise this poem in your own words in 8 to 10 lines, highlighting only the main points.
Did Gopal Bhand have a field?
Write a short note/story based on the ill effects of pollution.
Write what the following do, with the help of the poem.
ripples
Write what the poet is doing.
Does the poet like the experience?
Write the line which tells us about it.
What different names is ‘Rangoli’ known by in different regions?
What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
How did the Bodwells react, when a shoe was thrown into their house?
Few articles are missing in the given passage. Edit the passage given below by adding suitable articles where ever necessary.
My neighbourhood is very interesting place. My house is located in apartment building downtown near many stores and offices. There is small supermarket across street, where my family likes to go shopping. There is also post office and bank near our home. In our neighbourhood there is small, Green Park where my friends and I like to play on weekends and holidays. There is small pond near park and there are many ducks in park. We always have great time. In addition there is elementary school close to our home where my little brother studies in third grade. There are so many things to see and do in my neighbourhood that’s why I like it. It’s really great place.
Identify the speaker/character.
‘ The one that spits deadly poison straight into its opponent’s eyes.’
Why did the governments of India, America and Pakistan – honour Neerja?
The teacher asked the children to take their seat because______.
What word could best replace ‘charges’ in the poem - marches, rushes or pushes?
How do we work?
The farmer had _______ daughters.
What kind of a boy was Vicky?
What is the use of mechanical parts?
What are the things given by the tree?
How did he win the match?
They use ______ as bait.
Recite the poem 'Treasure Trove' with the correct intonation.
Match the words with the pictures.
| Robinson |  |
| cannibals |  |
| Friday |  |
| footprint |  |
______are the real wealth.
Why was the teacher annoyed?
What will you do with your savings?
How long did the competition take to reach the final?
Nithin's mom said that Bala's father is a ______ magician.
Write the word with same meaning.
Sink
How many marks did he score in his 12th board exam?
One day Chris tried to draw a ______.
Write the related words as shown in the example:
