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प्रश्न
Go to your school/college library and read some other stories by O’Henry like, ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘The Last Leaf’ and ‘After Twenty years’. Write the stories in short in your notebook.
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उत्तर
Do it yourself.
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Point out -
Point out two instances where you find Chaitanya's victory over his disability.
What point is the author trying to make?
Research the Battle of Blenheim. Then write an essay defending Wilhelmine’s position that the battle was a “wicked thing” or Kaspar’s position that it was a | “great victory.”
Explain and discuss the themes in the poem.
What is the advice of the poet? Is there any relevance of this advice to our present day?
How does the poet describe the world of nature?
In “Caged Bird,” what does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
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.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
By which flower was the patriot welcomed?
Narayan has created a memorable character in Muni. Discuss.
In “A Horse and Two Goats”, how did Muni feel about his married life?
What makes Margot different from the other children? Why does this cause the other children dislike Margot?
You are the captain of your college cricket team. You have your final match on Sunday. Your teammates are nervous. Prepare a speech motivating them to face the challenge courageously. (About 100 words)
The end justifies the means.' Argue for or against the statement.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
"Please write__________ what I tell you otherwise you will forget," the teacher said
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in the correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) One morning, I (0) ……. (see) the python curled up on the dressing table.
Answer: saw.
It was (1) ……. (gaze) at its own reflection in the mirror. I (2) ……… (go) for grandfather, but by the time we (3) ……… (return) to the room, the python (4) …….. (move) on. He was seen in the garden, and once the cook saw him, (5) ……… (crawl) up the ladder to the roof. Then we (6) …….. (find) him on the dressing table again, (7) (admire) himself in the mirror. “He’s trying to look better for Aunt Mabel,” I said. I (8) ……. (regret) this remark immediately because grandmother overheard it and held up my pocket money for the rest of the week!
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Ashok leaned ______ the wall tiredly.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The paper dart went gliding ______ the air.
Give an account of the incidents of racial discrimination that Braithwaite has described in the novel ‘To Sir With Love’.
Give reasons for the following.
Howard Carter’s investigation was resented.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
dark-bellied clouds
Find out the correlates of Yin and Yang in other cultures.
Find out about as many Indian schools of painting as you can. Write a short note on the distinctive features of each school.
Discuss in groups of four.
“Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and an ailing environment?”
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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Remove
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slackers
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muck
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kept in
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got carried away
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cut
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sadist
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shrivelled up
Does Frank seem to encourage Taplow's comments on Crocker-Harris?
Explain the following phrase
Spinning yarns
Use it in a sentence of your own.
Examine the structure of the short story ‘Adventure of the Three Garridebs’ with the help of this framework
- The narrator of the story
- Introduction of the topic of the story
- Introduction of the main characters in the plot
- Development of the plot
- Climax
- Resolution of the mystery.
Discuss the manner in which the author interweaves details of the narrator’s family with the flow of the main narrative.
‘Mrs. Croft’s was the first death I mourned in America, for, hers was the first life I had admired; she had left this world, at last, ancient and alone, never to return’—how do these lines encapsulate the bond that is possible between two strangers?
Surf the net and obtain more information about the conservation work done by Shaaz. Prepare posters to inspire others and display them on your college noticeboard.
The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.
Multiple Choice Question:
The poet had a quarrel with her ______
What is beauty? Where can, in the poet’s opinion, beauty be seen, heard, and experienced?
Re-word the lines from the story:
I had heard a great deal about Miss Beam’s school.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit':
husiar.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Fraternity means common sense.
Imagine your friend/younger brother or sister has committed a grave mistake that has resulted in a great loss to the college property or to your family. He/she seeks your advice to come out of the situation/problem. Write a dialogue between you and your friend/brother/sister who describes the entire situation and seeks help from you. Take the help of the following points.
- Introduction
- Confessing the mistake
- Seeking help
- Your advice/suggestion
- Concluding part
Wars are not fought only on the battlefield. Comment.
Write in 100 words what the cherry tree in the poem symbolises.
Make a paraphrase of the poem ‘Leisure’ in your own simple words. Write it down in your notebook.
Write the character sketch of Dr. Stockmann.
Give, in your own words, TWO reasons for each of the following :
The schoolboys were in a happy mood.
Compare the Indian Monsoon season to a powerful king of a prosperous kingdom. Write down a few similarities. Use them to compose a poem of your own.
Answer the following question :
Is the influence of foreign customs always beneficial?
Write the reason in your own words.
Akbar strongly desired to hear Ostad sing.
Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.
You are the Coordinator of the Science Forum of your school. An event had been organized on account of National Science Day for the members of the forum. Now, write a report on the observation of “National Science Day” at your school.
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about a memorable anecdote/incident of your life.
Write an email to your teacher about the interesting English model that you have prepared for the literary fest.
Create a pamphlet for the following.
Make a pamphlet on ‘Dengue Awareness’ (Focus on its causes, preventions, symptoms, and precautions).
Create a pamphlet for the following.
Make a pamphlet on the latest gadgets (Mention the variety of models, uses, needs, and availability).
“I will pay tomorrow.” He said that he would pay ______.
Application form annual day participation.
Having an ice cream on a hot summer day is exciting and enjoyable.
Write about some of the exciting and enjoyable things that one can do in the winter season.
______ do you want for your birthday?
Choose two friends in your class who are very different from each other. Use the clues in the box to describe their nature. You may also add your own words to describe them.
| naughty | lively | sharing | careless | studious |
| quiet | friendly | helpful | regular | cheerful |
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The children ______ happy.
This is a picture of Rahul Gupta. Using the clues given, write a paragraph about him in your notebook.
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Clues Indian, cricket, eight hours, practises, eats healthy food, runs two kilometres every day, batsman |
Some words have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the option and fill in the blank.
The squirrel has a long ______.
What is your favourite book? Write down the name of the book. Then write down the story.
The ______of flowers was lying on the table.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?
According to Mary Kom, what was the reason for her losing in the finals?
‘Seeing is believing’. How is this humorously disproved in this story? Bring out the irony in the situation.
Given below are hints about a renowned British science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. Write a biographical sketch on the author in not more than 80-100 words based on the information given below.
| Name | Arthur C. Clarke |
| Pen names | Charles Willis, E.G.O’Brien |
| Birth | 16 Dec 1917, England |
| Career | novelist, television host, inventor, and film screenwriter. |
| Genre | Science-Fiction, Television series, Film screenplay |
| Awards and Honours | 1961, Kalinga Prize - an award given by UNESCO for popularising science Hugo and Nebula Awards Chairman of the Interplanetary Society Highest Civil Honour of Sri Lanka – ‘Sri Lankabhimanya 2005’ |
| Titles | Clarke, Robert Heinlein, and Isaac Asimov – ‘Big Three’ of Science Fiction ‘The Prophet of the Space Age’ |
| Famous Works | Childhood’s End 2001: A Space Odyssey Rendezvous with Rana |
How did Woman 5 spend her time in the waiting hall?
Why did they sympathize with the first patient?
Why did Woman 1 panic more than the others?
Now write a short story to explain these proverb.
Despair gives courage to a Coward
How does the play ‘The Never – Never Nest’ expose the harsh reality of modern living?
Write an essay of about 200 word
The importance of a balanced diet
Look at the pictures given below, and write slogans to advertise the products. Suggest your own brand name for each of the products.
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(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
You have recently shifted to a new city. Describe the area where you live, your next-door neighbours, the difficulties you faced while shifting and why you like/dislike the place.
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subject:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
Write an original short story entitled: ‘The Missed Call’.
Which of the following lines tells us that the poet Wordsworth carried a mental picture of the daffodils?
You are the editor of your school magazine. You want to bring about awareness among the students on the topic -Noise Pollution: A threat to all life forms. Write an article in about 300 words based on the following points:
Causes of noise pollution - effects on humans - effects on other living creatures - measures to reduce noise pollution - role of authorities - conclusion.
These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art - a short review. They cover the following points:
- The name of the creator
- The theme or subject matter
- Type of art
- Individual style
- Presentation techniques
- Its effect on viewers
- Message or interpretation
What points will you include if you had to review a book or film or a play? List the points.
