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प्रश्न
For what purpose did Aunt Jane wish to use the cheque given by Aunt Jane?
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उत्तर
Jill wished to pay Dr. Martin who had helped her deliver the baby. She owed still 20 dollars more to him. She used ten dollars to pay the doctor.
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Give reasons -
Chaitanya’s silver medal in a running race was very special for the writer, because :
(i) __________________
(ii) __________________
Discuss how the author uses comic irony to describe the incident surrounding the statue?
Here are the terms of different kinds of vessels: yacht, boat, canoe, ship, steamer, schooner. Think of similar terms in your language.
What does the phrase “her barred face identity mask” mean?
Words with the sound ‘ch’ as in ‘chart’ and ‘tr’ as in ‘trembles’ in the poem.
There is a parallel drawn between rain and music. Which words indicate this? Explain the similarity between the two.
Although the author was not a vindictive man he was very happy to see the twenty-one stone lady
who had impoverished him twenty years ago, and says he had finally had his revenge. What makes him say this?
Your teacher will speak the word given below. Write against two new words that rhyme with it.
fast ______ ______
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.
identified ______
The word ‘round’ usually means a kind of shape. What is its meaning in the story?
Write down the significance of the following in the context of ‘On to the Summit’:
Red Scarf
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
Before eating apples brought from the market, I wash and peel them off ____________________.
Column A shows your involvement in growing a tree, as well as the stages in the life of a tree. Column B shows the feelings you experience at all stages. Match them appropriately.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | You planted a sapling. | a. | Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future. |
| 2. | You watered the plant. | b. | The new experience brought excitement to you. |
| 3. | You saw the shoot for the first time. | c. | You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that a small beginning can lead to great achievements. |
| 4. | You fenced the plant. | d. | The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope. |
| 5. | The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it. | e. | You wanted to make a humble beginning. |
| 6. | The tree had buds too. | f. | Your motive was to protect it. |
| 7. | Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers. | g. | You cared for it. |
Write a summary of the poem using the following points.
- Title
- Introductory paragraph (about the poem, type, Nature, tone)
- Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
- Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal)
Think and write in your own words.
Why is the maiden Autumn said to wear rice stems in her hair?
Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.
The Aunt
You have an Environment Protection Week to be celebrated in your school. You have invited an environmentalist. You have to interview him/her about how to save environment. Frame about 10-12 questions for the interview.
Write a report of an event held at your school using Passive voice. Use Simple Past Tense to narrate the event.
Bio - Poem
A Bio - Poem is an essay about oneself in the form of poetry.
Line 1: Your name.
Line 2: Four adjectives that describe you.
Line 3: Son of / daughter of … brother of / sister of…
Line 4: Lover of three people, things or idea.
Line 5: Who feels (three sensations or emotion)
Line 6: Who needs (three things)
Line 7: Who gives (three things)
Line 8: Who fears (three things)
Line 9: Who would like to see (three persons or places)
Line 10: Who lives …
Line 11: Your last name.
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Anne Friendly, kind, smart and obedient Daughter of Sam and Diana, sister of Jack Lover of pets, sports and reading Who feels cheerful, comfortable and excited Who needs education, peace and friends Who gives smiles, support and courage Who fears spiders, the dark and stray dogs Who would like to see Mt. Everest Lives in Cape Sara |
Work in small groups. Pick out the adjectives and nouns that suit you using a dictionary. Read the steps given. Arrange adjectives and nouns like the given sample to construct your Bio-Poem. Present in the class.
Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words easy or strong.
Skipping is ______.
Jumping is ______ than skipping.
Walking is the ______ of all.
You woke up one morning and found yourself in the land of dwarfs!
Write a paragraph describing your experiences there and how you got back home finally. You may begin like this.
Everything around me looked different. ______
How did the seaside creatures, the crab, the lobster, etc. teach Hari a lesson? Write in a few lines.
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about the importance of reading newspapers
You have recently watched an interesting film. Write a review of this film, in about 200 – 250 words, based on the points given below.
Name of the film and its director – actors in the film – type of film – plot – quality of direction/acting – cinematography/costumes/sets – reaction of audiences – recommended/not recommended
Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:
It is very important for young people to spend time quietly or alone for a short while every day. If you were given an hour to spend on your own, how will you spend it? What will you learn from the process?
Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.
Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below.
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
Which of the following lines tells us that the poet Wordsworth carried a mental picture of the daffodils?
Observe the tourist leaflets given and answer the following.
- Which places do these leaflets describe?
- What are the main points given in each leaflet?
- How can one reach Tadoba?
- Which is the best season to visit Tadoba? Why?
- List tourism-related words, e.g., tourist, booking etc.
Write a composition (300-350 words) of the following:
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
