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प्रश्न
Go to your college library and collect and read the poems written by Sarojini Naidu.
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उत्तर
The students can read the following poems by Sarojini Naidu:
- A Love Song from the North
- A Rajput Love Song
- Alabaster
- An Indian Love Song
- Autumn Song
Notes
[Note: The above activity students will do themselves]
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Write an application in response to the following advertisement using information given in the CV provided :
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| C. V. (Resume) | |
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| (6) Interests: | Travelling, photography, reading. |
Greenland is the largest island in the world.
(Rewrite: Using ‘larger’.)
Write an original short story beginning with the following words :
She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it .............
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) He is forgetful as well as careless with his work.
(B) Besides .............................................................................
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Explain the use of the rhetorical device like the apostrophe by the poet.
How does the hyphen and font help to advance the theme?
Whose dirty looks are referred to?
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Explain the difference between welcome scene and departure scene from the poem “The Patriot” by Robert Browning.
Comment on the imagery used in the poem.
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.
What did the patriot want form the “Good folks”?
Alack, it was I who leaped at the sun
To give it my loving friends to keep!
Naught man could do,have I left undone:
And you see my harvest, what I reap
This very day, now a year is run.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
Read the lines given above and answer the following question:
Explain the following phrases in a sentence or two.
(a) Pulled up on their heels
(b) Brought the young boy to his feet.
How does the story “A Horse and Two Goats” develop the idea of the need to interact with people who have vastly different identities from your own?
Discuss theme of kindness and compassion in “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry?
Choose two of the passages (a) to (c) and answer briefly the questions that follow:
Benedick: I can see yet without spectacles, and I see no such matter. There's her cousin, she were not possessed with a fury, exceeds her as much in beauty as the first of May doth the last of December. But I hope you have no intent to turn husband, have you?
Claudio: I would scarce trust myself though I had sworn the contrary if I Hero would be my wife.
(i) Whom is Benedick referring to in the above lines?
(ii) Benedick says: 'I see no such matter.' What does he mean by it?
(iii) Explain the lines:
"There's her cousin, she was not possessed with a fury, exceeds her as much in beauty as the first of May doth the last of December".
(iv) What does the comparison of Beatrice with May suggest about Benedick?
(v) What does Claudio mean by 'sworn the contrary'?
(vi) Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the context of the passage: possessed; fury; intent
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
There is no use crying __________ spilt milk
The ailing company was taken________by the government.
How did the narrator and Lord Otori overpower the intruder?
In your opinion, does Boori Ma, the main protagonist of the story A Real Durwan, deserve the life that she meets at the end of the story? Give reasons for your answer.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice.
(i) Name the speaker. Why did the speaker appeal to the Jew for mercy? Earlier who else in the play appealed for mercy?
(ii) What are the three qualities of mercy which the speaker has stated just before the extract?
(iii) Give the meaning of‘But mercy is above this sceptred sway’. How does Shylock turn down Portia’s plea for mercy? What does he insist on?
(iv) What is Bassanio ready to do for Antonio in the court? Why is Bassanio snubbed immediately by the disguised Portia?
(v) Mention two prominent character traits of Shylock as highlighted through the scene from which the extract has been taken. Substantiate your answer with examples from the text.
Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions are given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence.
As soon as the function got over. The crowd dispersed.
(Begin: Hardly had……….)
My daughter believes_____________ fairies.
The children have been sick for a week. They were unable to go to school.
We have had to respect for nature. Now we are suffering from the effects of global warming.
Answer the following questions with reference to Ray Douglas Bradbury's short story, 'All Summer in a Day'.
Describe how the planet was transformed when the sun came out and shone briefly over it.
Why was Margot not able to witness this phenomenon?
What emotion of you supposes the children experienced when Margot emerged at the end of the story?
Give reasons for the following.
What were the results of the CT scan?
Words which describe ‘sleek’, ‘alert’, and ‘abrupt’
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Public Health In Transition
Write a letter to the President, Residents’ Welfare Association of your locality suggesting some measures that could be taken for solving the problem of water scarcity and conserving water.
How did Holmes' digressions sometimes prove in the end to have a bearing on the matter on hand?
Entomologist and lepidopterists are mentioned in the text and you must have guessed the meanings of these words or found them out in the dictionary.
Now match the kinds of scientists given with the work they do:
|
A |
B |
|
ornithologist |
study of the skin |
|
gerontologist |
study of cells |
|
ergonomist |
study of birds |
|
dermatologist |
study of old age |
|
cytologist |
study of the design of equipment |
Your teacher will speak the word given below. Write against two new words that rhyme with it.
fast ______ ______
How did Kalpana Chawla meet her end? When did this tragedy in space take place?
Answer the following question:
“It was to be a battle of champions.” (8)
(i) What qualities did the two champions have? Pick out words and phrases from the paragraph above this line in the text and write them down.
|
Mongoose |
Cobra |
| (a) ________ | (a) ________ |
| (b) ________ | (b) ________ |
| (c) ________ | (c) ________ |
(ii) What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight?
Imagine you are journeying through a desert. Write a couple of paragraphs describing what you see and hear.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
One man one vote and one vote one value.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has cited the quotes by John Stuart Mill and Daniel O’Connel. Go through the lesson and write down 4 to 5 lines for each of them.
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
Liberty, equality, and fraternity lead to an ideal nation.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportorial
You have noticed that many of your classmates are not interested in outdoor games or participating in co-curricular activities. Discuss some ways in which they will be encouraged to participate in activities.
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- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem
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- 'can'
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You may begin as given below.
'I went quickly to my spiritual teacher for advice because I had ______ (Now continue)
Write in your own words:-
Why does the poet remark that advice is cheap?
Say ‘WHY’?
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Write a paragraph comparing Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. The following words will help you to write a compare and contrast paragraph.
| Similarities | Differences |
| is similar to | on the other hand |
| both | however |
| also | But |
| too | in contrast to |
| differs from | |
| while | |
| unlike |
Let's write a poem.
I have a kite but need a friend to fly it with,
I know a song but need someone to hear it,
I have a ball but need someone to catch it,
I ______
I ______
I ______
I ______
Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
Write a paragraph on Palm tree.
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
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Can you write a four-line poem?
Now complete the following sentences, choosing the right word.
The golden ______ was very ______ to him. (dear, deer)
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sita where are you looking
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- Where did you go for an excursion/holiday?
- With whom did you go?
- What did you take with you?
- What was the first thing you saw when you reached your destination?
- What did you like best about the place?
- How long did you stay there?
- What did you miss about home?
The ______of robbers escaped.
The grandmother played a vital role in the author’s formative years. Give your own example of how elders have a positive influence on the younger generation. Include examples from the story also.
State whether the following statement are true or false
The cop suddenly slowed his walk, when he heard the barking of dogs.
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‘There was a tinge of coldness in his voice.’ Why?
What was the only similarity between Leacock’s face and his photograph?
The photographer made the author wait for ______.
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
have not - ______
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
are not - ______.
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What do you think motivates people to do their best? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observation.
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- About the place: History, languages spoken, special attractions
- Food: speciality, local delicacies, options (Indian, continental)
- Shopping: authenticity of local artefacts, price, variety
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