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प्रश्न
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
stunning artefacts
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उत्तर
stunning artefacts- items found in the tomb were extremely beautiful. Usage of both the words together explains the ‘eternal brilliance’ of the objects.
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Here is a topic for you to
1. think about;
2. give your opinion on.
Find out what other people think about it. Ask your friends/seniors/parents to give you their opinion.
‘Career Building Is the Only Goal of Education.’
Or
‘Getting a Good Job Is More Important than Being a Good Human Being.’
You can use the following phrases
(i) while giving your opinion:
• I think that...
• In my opinion...
• It seems to me that…
• I am of the view that...
• As far as I know...
• If you ask me...
(ii) saying what other people think:
• According to some...
• Quite a few think...
• Some others favour...
• Thirty per cent of the people disagree...
• Fifty per cent of them strongly feel...
(iii) asking for others’ opinions:
• What do you think about...
• What do you think of...
• What is your opinion about...
• Do you agree...
• Does this make you believe...
It rained so heavily that they could not go for the picnic. (Rewrite: Using ‘too………………to’)
In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B.
(A) No other planet is as big as Jupiter.
(B) Jupiter ...............................................................................
What message is relevant to the present age in the poem?
How does a tree planter do civic good?
How does figurative language assist in conveying the theme and purpose of the poem?
What-is meant by,’ rainbow tinted circles of light? What kind of literary figure is it?
What is the activity referred to later in the poem, that sharpens their brains?
Why has the poet used the expressions, ‘ Great Scott’ and ‘Gadzooks’?
What is the implied meaning of “his bars of rage” in the poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.
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When was the patriot welcomed?
What is the theme of the poem? How is it conveyed?
The Little Match Girl can be viewed as a work of opposites. Justify.
Why was Margot unhappy on Venus in “All Summer in a Day”?
(A) He knew the culprit but refused to admit it.
(B) Although………………………..
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
“The use of Mobile Phones must be allowed in schools.” Express your views either for or against the statement.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
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You were a part of an organizing committee for an inter-school event that was very successful. You and the other committee members were congratulated and praised at the school assembly by the Principal. Write a letter to your grandmother telling her about the event and your feelings at being recognized and praised in front of the school.
You have not received your Roll Number card for the Class XII examination. Write a letter to the Registrar, Examination Branch, CBSE asking for it.
Based on the text enact your own version of the play. Work in pairs.
What is the poet’s feeling towards childhood?
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
Green and black stripes were used alternately.
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
streaked over
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
on board
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educated: ____________
What is a space shuttle? Name the shuttle which took Kalpana in space.
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Miss Beam was all that I had expected — middle-aged, full of authority.
Find words in the story, which show things striking violently against each other.
The crow and the myna c_ll____in mid-air.
Discuss with your partner and complete the web of different activities related to climbing.
Planting and growing more crops a year seems to be progressed by normal standards, but the chapter makes a case against it. Give reasons.
Choose the correct alternative for the given line. Focus on the inference of the poet.
‘Earth has not anything to show more fair:’
The line means - _________________.
There are ample career opportunities in film making and producing films.
The following professions which require different professional skills, and write them accordingly.
| Professions | Professional skills |
| 1. Actor-Male or Female | Acting, voice modulation, Body language, facial expressions, etc. |
| 2. Director | |
| 3. Producer | |
| 4. Music-director | |
| 5. Script-writer | |
| 6. Lyrist | |
| 7. Cameramen | |
| 8. Cinematographer | |
| 9. Set-designer | |
| 10. Costume-designer |
Collect quotations on the topic ‘choice’. Example :
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Present the quotations in a beautiful hand on card paper.
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- Happy ending
- Sad ending
- Surprise ending
- Humorous ending
Drafting a Speech. Discuss in groups each block and make notes about it.
Taking clues from the lists on the board, complete the following chart.
Write a letter to the manager of a famous daily, ordering a subscription for your school library.
Create a poster for the following.
Say ‘No to Drugs’ – Design a poster for it is not more than 50 words. You may use slogans/ phrases.
Create a pamphlet for the following.
Make a pamphlet on the latest gadgets (Mention the variety of models, uses, needs, and availability).
You have prepared some eco-friendly craft materials like paper mache dolls, greeting cards, book marks, festoons, garlands, quilling jewellery etc for an Art Mela to be conducted in your school premises. Describe in a few sentences how you made the craft work. Include the following details in your writing.
- Name of the craftwork
- Materials used
- Nature (handy / eco-friendly / longlasting / affordable price )
- Use (place / person / time)
Read scene I. Discuss with your partner what Mrs Reed might write about Jane in her letter to the owner of a school. Now complete her letter to Mr. Brocklehurst.
Make the children write their own story. The following questions will help them to write. Ask them to gather information from their parents before writing and to give a title.
- When were you born?
- Where were you born?
- What is your father’s name and what is he?
- What is your mother’s name and what is she?
- What is your birth order?
- Do you have any nickname, if yes, reason for that?
- An interesting incident that happened in your life.
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The frogs jumped ______ the well.
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The birds were caught ______ the net.
Reference to context.
Draw pictures of the speakers of the above lines.
Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
Write a paragraph on Cow.
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words easy or strong.
The dog is ______
The horse is ______
The elephant is ______
Correct the use of the describing word in the following sentence.
The flood became badder as the rain increased.
The hunter shot at the ______of birds.
Animals are capable of empathy. Substantiate this statement with examples from the story as well as your own experiences.
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Why did Leacock assume that the photographer was praying?
He left the studio saying ______.
Why had Miss Meadows chosen 'A Lament' as the lesson that particular day?
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Hints:
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(ii) Brushing of teeth, trimming of nails and hair
(iii)Wearing clean clothes
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(ii) Keep food containers covered
(iii)Drink boiled water
(iv) Wash fruits and vegetables in flowing water
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You should study all subjects in your mother tongue
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