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Explain the following phrase selected from the story in your own word and work with a partner to make sentence using these phrase: - English

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Explain the following phrase selected from the story in your own word and work with a partner to make sentence using these phrase:

a tinge of coldness

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The manager turned down the worker’s plea for a pay hike with a tinge of coldness.

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अध्याय 2.3: A Shot in the Dark - Exercises [पृष्ठ ६४]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 2.3 A Shot in the Dark
Exercises | Q 3. d) | पृष्ठ ६४

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Complete the table :


What do ‘trade winds’ and ‘fat worms’ symbolise?


The air broke into a mist with bells,
The old walls rocked with the crowd and cries.
Had I said, "Good folk, mere noise repels....
But give me your sun from yonder skies!"
They had answered "And afterward, what else?"

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

Explain with reference to the context.


What are examples of simile, metaphor, and personification in “All Summer in a Day”?


One day a millionaire went to a hotel in New York and________(ask) for the cheapest room they________(have)."What________(be) the price of the room?" he________(ask). The manager________(tell) him."Is that that the cheapest room you________(have)? I________(stay) by myself and only________(need) a small room." The manager said, "Why do you choose a poor room like that? Your son always_______(stay) in our most expensive room.""Yes," said the millionaire, "but his father________(be) a wealthy man; mine is not."


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:   

Joan jumped ………. the river to rescue the child.


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? 


Locate the following words in the text and study their connotation.

1. gripped the imagination of

2. dawned upon

3. ushered in

4. passed into current coin

5. passport of the future


‘Forgiveness is often better than punishment’. Write two paragraphs – one for and another against this notion.


Multiple Choice Question:

Explain The afternoon turned black.


We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.

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In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla said, “May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success … Wishing you a great journey.”

Form pairs. Use “May you…” and “I wish you/Wishing you” to wish your partner good luck and success in

  • a sports event,
  • a quiz or a competition, and
  • a test or examination.

Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and when. Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you know such phrases in any other language?


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The snake _______________ his head ______________ to strike at the crow.


State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

Liberty cannot be divorced from equality.


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  -

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.


Imagine Taffy comes to you for help to write a letter of apology, in the modern script we use. She wants to express her regret to the stranger-man for her mother’s action. Write that letter of apology (informal) on her behalf.


There are many legends about the ‘nine gems’ in Akbar’s Court. These are popular tales and they may not have a historical basis. Can you name some of the nine gems and the stories associated with them?


Look around in your vicinity - your family, friends, neighbours, classmates, etc. and write about any four teenagers who have made a name for themselves by doing something extraordinary. 

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2. Friends ______ ______
3. Neighbours ______ ______
4. Classmates ______ ______

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Form groups and discuss each element of planning an interview and prepare notes on each element. 

Format - Structure ______
Size/Length - How much ______
Do’s and Dont’s - Rules and Regulations ______
Type of Questions - Yes/No questions or Wh Type. ______

Go through the following steps and discuss in pairs about the facts mentioned in it. Write a paragraph using the points. Give another interesting title.

Living A Better Life
Get rid of one bad habit at a time.
Avoid negative thoughts. Be positive.
Trust yourself. Love what you do.
Try to enrich your mind by becoming a life long learner.
Sharing and Caring makes life enjoyable.
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Work in groups and discuss. Then write a diary entry in about 60-80 words describing your feelings and emotions for the given situation.
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Your feelings and emotions when you came back and found the oranges gone.


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Friend Tree

Friends always love each other

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Respect each Other

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Interact with each other

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Enjoy playing with each Other

E

Never hurt your friends

 

Do everything together

 

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Answer the question by looking at the picture.

Example: What is happening in picture 5?

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Whoever I am hungry, I eat.
Wherever comes first, wins.

Why was Mary Kom named the ‘Queen of Boxing’ and ‘Magnificent Mary'?


Fill in the following forms with imaginary details.


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