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प्रश्न
Explain the contradiction in the similies, ‘Like a child from the womb, like a ghost from the tomb’.
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उत्तर
A child from the womb signifies the birth, a new beginning whereas the ghost from the tomb is in contrast, implying death or the end.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How does a black kite spread wildfire ?
Read the passage and complete the activities given below
B1 Complete the table :
A few facts about the Mehendi rituals during marriage ceremonies are given below :
Write them into appropriate columns :
(i) A simple family affair.
(ii) Song and dance performances accompanied by lavish food and entertainment.
(iii) Creative family members, apply Mehendi to the bride.
(iv) Beauticians are appointed to apply Mehendi to the bride.
Fill in the table as :
| Yesteryears | Present times |
| (i) | (i) |
| (ii) | (ii) |
Mehendi enjoys special attention during the wedding. In India, the day before the wedding is devoted exclusively to the elaborate ritual of applying Mehendi on the hands and feet of the bride. This practice is followed in Arab countries as well, except that it is held a few days prior to the wedding day. Songs are woven around the healing properties and lucky omens associated with mehndi are sung by the bride’s family and friends. An age-old belief handed down to generations lays great emphasis on the color of the bride’s Mehendi – a darker color suggests bountiful love and affection from the future in-laws and husband, and for this reason, brides take the pain to ensure that only the best quality henna is used for her wedding day.
The ritual of adorning the bride with henna is a sacred one and in some communities requires the initiation by the mother-in-law. A popular game during marriage function is the search for their names, by the bride and groom hidden within the elaborate pattern on the bride’s hands.
In certain parts of India, the bridegroom has his hands decorated with henna. The Mehendi function during marriages has evolved from simple family affairs of yesteryears to elaborate events of today. A lavish spread of food and entertainment in the form of song and dance performances have transformed it from a small function to a gala prelude. In earlier days, the task of applying Mehendi on the bride was the sole prerogative of creative family members. The demand for intricate and different style now, sees this job outsourced to beauticians skilled in this art. Beauty salons charge according to the style and complexity of pattern desired by the clients.
B2 What is the age-old belief related to the bride’s Mehendi color and its significance?
B3 Find the words :
Find the words from the passage :
| Noun | Verd | Adjectives |
| (i) attention | attend | _______________ |
| (ii) creation | _________________ | creative |
A lot of money is spent nowadays on marriage ceremonies. What is your opinion about it?
Read the following passage carefully and complete the activities given below :
A.1) Complete the web :
Write the words from the passage on the web. 
We saw small bits of grass peeping through the small cracks in concrete pavement. It left us thinking: however impossible things may look, there is always an opening…………
We saw a tree bare of all leaves in the cold winter months. We thought its chapter was over. But three months passed, spring set in and the tree was back to its green majesty once again, full of leaves, flowers, birds, and life. What if we too had the conviction that, however difficult things are right now, it will not remain so forever. Remember, this too shall pass.
We saw an army of ants lugging a fly which was at least ten times the ant’s size. The ants organized themselves around the fly, lifted it on frail feelers and carried it to quite a distance. Their teamwork and perseverance were impressive. What if we too are consistent, organized, focused ……… Spider webs are delicate, yet very strong. A rainbow colors the entire sky. Oysters take in a grain of sand they open up with a pearl. Innumerable stars shine across the infinite sky. Clouds take new shapes with every passing moment. The wind makes trees dance with unhindered passion. Water, without a hint of ego, changes its form according to the dictates of the sun and the wind. When we see a caterpillar turn into a butterfly, a flower turns into a fruit, we experience the alchemy of nature ………. We touch it and become gold ourselves.
A.2) Finding meanings :
Write what you mean by :
(i) _______ there is always an opening.
(ii) _______ its chapter was over.
(iii) _______ the tree was back to its green majesty.
(iv) _______ this too shall pass.
A.3) Matching :
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their synonyms in Column ‘B’:
| Column 'A' | Column'B" | ||
| (i) | conviction | (a) | strong feeling |
| (ii) | alchemy | (b) | delicate |
| (iii) | frail | (c) | mysterious/magical power |
| (iv) | passion | (d) | strong belief |
A.4) Language study :
Rewrite the sentence using the correct question tag given in the brackets :
(i) Water changes its form. (does it?, do it?, do they?, doesn’t it)
(ii) However impossible things may look, there is always an opening. (Rewrite using ‘but’)
A.5) Personal Response :
Nature is the best teacher. Explain.
Mention three reasons why the author’s grandmother was disturbed when he started going to the city school.
Tick the statement that is true.
The places mentioned in the story are all imaginary.
Indian society has moved a long way from the way the marriage is arranged in the story. Discuss.
The story revolves around characters who belong to a tribe in Armenia. Mourad and Aram are members of the Garoghlanian family. Now locate Armenia and Assyria on the atlas and prepare a write-up on the Garoghlanian tribes. You may write about people, their names, traits, geographical and economic features as suggested in the story.
Poetry and science are incompatible.
The following two common words are used in a different sense in the poem. Guess what they mean
| bark | compass |
What does the line 'I never writ, nor no man ever loved' imply?
How is the essence of the poem captured in the lines 'two tickets to Happiness'?
Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
The aroma of the ‘desi’ rice would spread around the village.
What strong qualities possessed by them, could have helped them achieve success and fame, all over?
Answer in your own words.
How did Revathi prove to the organisers of the competition, that the plants truly belonged to her?
Say where . . . . . . .
______ do squirrels store their food?
Fill in the gap, choosing a word from the bracket to make an appropriate comparison.
(tall / quiet / humble / merry / busy / slippery / fast / sly / slow / big)
as ______ as an eel
Fill in the gap, choosing a word from the bracket to make an appropriate comparison.
as ______ as a worm
What did one of the fluttering creatures do?
Correct the given sentence with justification.
Since there is a reference to the Indian boy, there are some scenes from India too.
List five questions from the play which can be answered with 'yes' or 'no'.
Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage:
The king was determined to prevent his beloved son from ____________.
Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage:
For six years did Gautama practise ____________.
Read the poem : ‘Where lies the land...’ by A. C. Clough.
There are many popular lines like:-
- ‘Life is a game - play it well’.
- ‘Life is a journey - keep going ahead’.
Discuss and write down a few such metaphorical lines about ‘life’. You can make them up yourselves.
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
- ____________________________
Think about what you do and you must learn to do when you speak. Make a list of such 'Do's' and Don'ts' for yourself.
List the characters in the play.
Human characters
Discuss the following in group.
What can we do to get rid of bad habits?
How was the young seagull’s first attempt to fly?
Identify the character or speaker
I must finish my task before I take my rest.”
Why do you think Mrs. Bodwell wanted to sell the house?
What commotion did the boomerang cause in the neighborhood?
What was the e-mail message sent to Somu by Dr.Krishnan?
What made John Shepherd-Barron to come up with the idea of ATM?
‘They’ descended on the sweet and toy-vendors’ stores like an army moving to attack.
Who does they refer to? Did they move one by one in a line or in a big group?
What did Hamid buy at the fair? And for whom?
What kind of a life do you want to lead in this world?
Imagine you are a marketing executive for a company in a specific industry (toothpaste, soup, hair care products, automobiles, etc) and are developing a product with a brand name that refers to a character from the story.
For example: You want to sell bandages that have little pictures of Don Quixote on them. Your company’s name is Kure-All and you decide to call them “Kure-All Quixote Bandages”.
The slogan might be: “Had a tough day with windmills? When you take a fall, use Kure-All.”
You can use exciting words, a catchy new slogan and a jingle among other things to promote sales of your item.
Turtles are sea animals.
The hatchlings use a tiny egg-tooth to come out of the eggs.
What is as sharp as a blade?
Mother did not ask for______.
What made the trip a memorable one?
They ate a bowl of __________.
What were Anandhan and Yazhini watching in the television?
The hut was very ______.
Where did the bird catcher sit?
Who is the hero of this story?
Write the rhyming word.
goat
Where is Keeraikuppam located?
What was the reason behind Nandhini’s dullness?
Kani took Teddy out for a ____.
Do you like this kind of world?
Why did Jana’s friends stop her from going near the tree?
What did Rani want to become?
Does the brush bend to her will?
Why was his father unable to sleep?
Who fell down and down and down?
Are these sentence TRUE or FALSE
The poet tells the child to think of friends after it is dark.
Where did the naughty boy go?
Find words from the passage which are antonyms of the following.
- artificially (para 1)
- strength (para 2)
