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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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Your school is hosting an Inter-School Quiz Competition.
Write out a notice to be displayed in your school, giving all the details about the event.
Greenland is the largest island in the world.
(Rewrite: Using ‘larger’.)
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) It is probable that the ship will reach the shore.
(B) In all .................................................................................
How does the poem relate to our study of the Diary of Anne Frank and the events of the Holocaust?
Pick out words and phrases which are examples of visual and auditory imagery in the poem.
What are the five words used in the poem to describe the role of a middle-aged woman?
What impression do you get of the children after reading the poem?
Who are ‘they’ referred to in the third line of the last stanza? When had the poet come across them?
What is the message of the poem?
Show liow Narayan depicts women in the story and their role in a man’s life.
What are the techniques used by Ruskin Bond to create an atmosphere of strangeness, mystery and super naturalism in the story? Can Ruskin Bond be called a visual writer? Why?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
"Please write__________ what I tell you otherwise you will forget," the teacher said
(A) Some of the cakes had been eaten by the boys before the party began.
(B) The boys…………………………
(A) I am afraid you cannot get admission to the college without clearing the admission test.
(B) I am afraid you cannot be……………….
The chairman says that he will look________their complaints.
Last night’s dinner was cooked for us by father.
(Begin : Father …………… )
Study the picture given below. Write a short story, description, or account of what the picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture, or you may take suggestions from it; however, your composition must have a clear connection with the picture.
Give an account of how lies were against Snowball after his expulsion, in order to paint him as a traitor.
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……….)
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.
Father said to Sunil, “I can help you with your homework.”
(Begin: Father told Sunil……….)
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?
A number of loose electric wires are hanging from a lamp post near the main gate of your school. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner explaining the problem, the danger it poses and suggests a quick solution.
My daughter believes_____________ fairies.
This is the hospital. I was born here.
Have you heard any boatmen’s songs? What kind of emotions do these songs usually express?
Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Scientific intervention is necessary to unearth buried mysteries.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
ritual resins
Name some leaves and flowers that are used as adornments in our country.
How is the cyclic movement of rain brought out in the poem? Compare it with what you have learned in science.
What does the notice 'The world's most dangerous animal' at a cage in the zoo at Lusaka, Zambia, signify?
What is the poet’s feeling towards childhood?
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:
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A |
B |
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ornithologist |
study of the skin |
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gerontologist |
study of cells |
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ergonomist |
study of birds |
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dermatologist |
study of old age |
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cytologist |
study of the design of equipment |
‘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?
Give reasons for the following.
Srinath’s disappointment with Satyajit.
Describe the cycle of events in Satyajit's life that brought him back to where he began.
There are quite a few places where the author uses the expressions 'my heart sank', 'panic seized' etc. What was the reason for this?
Go to your college library and collect and read the poems written by Sarojini Naidu.
Your teacher will speak the word given below. Write against two new words that rhyme with it.
bed ______ ______
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.
qualified: ____________
Given below are some words that are spelt differently in British and American English. Fill in the blanks accordingly.
| British | American |
| 1. colour | ______ |
| 2. ______ | labor |
| 3. ______ | traveler |
| 4. counsellor | ______ |
| 5. centre | ______ |
| 6. ______ | theater |
| 7. ______ | organize |
| 8. realise | ______ |
| 9. ______ | defense |
| 10. offence | ______ |
The story of Kalpana Chawla has become an inspiration for millions of young Indians. How? What message did she send from the space shuttle to students of her college?
Notice the use of ‘there’ in the following sentences.
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There was a big crowd at the fair.
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There were many things I’d have liked to buy.
Now rewrite the following sentences using ‘there’ in the beginning. Look at the following examples.
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I can do nothing to help you.
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There is nothing I can do to help you.
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A man at the door is asking to see you.
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There is a man at the door asking to see you.
1. This park has beautiful roses.
2. Your story has no fun in it.
3. We have no secrets between us.
4. My village has two primary schools.
5. This problem can be solved in two ways.
List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you.
(a) He had not heard of Kasbai.
(b) ___________________________
(c) ___________________________
Compose a poem in an imaginary village. Try to maintain the rhyme scheme in the poem. You may begin like this….
Settled on the bank of a river
Like a queen
Is my beautiful village
Full of bushes green.
“Lend thy ears to all but few thy tongue”…. is a famous quote by William Shakespeare. Justify.
Writing is considered to be one of the most challenging, demanding, and lucrative careers in the world. Match the professions in table (A) with their descriptions in a table (B) and also what they are called from the table (C).
| Sr No. | A Profession | B Description | C Known as |
| 1. | Blog Writing | Writes in scientific journals, university magazines, etc as a result of their Studies and Research | a. Translator |
| 2. | Story Writing | Writes on trends or comments on issues in a column every day or weekly | b. Blogger |
| 3. | Song/Lyric Writing | Writes in National, State, and local newspapers as a staff member | c. Journalist |
| 4. | Academic Writing | Writes long stories of fiction, non-fiction, and other genres | d. Story Writer |
| 5. | Translating | Writes for theatre on genres like fiction and non-fiction, historical, etc. | e. Song Writer/Lyricist |
| 6. | Newspaper Writing | Writes lyrics/songs for films, plays, etc. on a given topic. | f. Academic Writer |
| 7. | Column Writing | Writes/Publishes an information piece, views, opinions, etc. on (www-World Wide Web) | g. Dramatist/ Playwright |
| 8. | Screen Writing | Writes in short on one or more genres of fiction/ in magazines, anthologies, etc. | h. Novelist |
| 9. | Fiction/Novel Writing | Translates an original work from one language into another | i. Screenplay Writer |
| 10. | Drama/ Play Writing | Writes Scripts for Films/ Movies/ TV etc. | j. Columnist |
Form groups and try to write a script for a short film or documentary on any topic of your choice. The script must develop properly. You can take the help of the following points.
- choose a topic
- central theme
- the beginning, the middle, and the end
- the message
Choose any novel/book that you enjoyed. Prepare a synopsis of the novel. It should include the major events and the links between them as described in the novel. You may prepare a chapter-wise outline first and then put the outlines together to write a brief synopsis.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde worked very very hard to pay the debt.
Imagine the Stranger-man narrates how the Neolithic ladies overpowered him. Write an account of the same making him the narrator.
Answer the following question :
Is the influence of foreign customs always beneficial?
Imagine you are the lion and someone is interviewing you.
Write the answer to the following question.
Who were your companions on the way to Oz?
Divide the class into groups and conduct a poster-making competition for an Eye/Blood Donation Camp. Fix up the details of the above camp, like time, place etc.
Create a poster for the following.
You are Sita/ Sudhan. Design a poster in not more than 50 words to focus on not wasting water. Be creative.
Do the singers have hopes and dreams? If not, why?
What are the themes of the singers’ songs?
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.
Fill in the form given below.
Write the hungry fox story on your own by looking at the pictures and using the clues given under each picture.
Narrate an incident when you have experienced happiness, excitement, surprise. You can use the following clues.
With whom...
When did it happen...
Why...
Where...
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. ______
Alice follows the strange rabbit because she wants to know a number of things. Re-arrange the words to make the questions that Alice has in her mind, and put a question mark (?).
talk rabbit a how can
Where do the following live ?
- Birds live in
- Rabbits live in
- Beavers live in
Which of the following would you expect a carpenter to use at work?
bench, poker, plane, chisel, fork, spade, blotting paper, lawn-mower, telescope, pincers, jaw, scissors, hammer, map, nails, lathe, pencil, anvil.
Describe the author’s grandmother.
Now, find and write the antonyms for the words in Box A from the set of words in Box B
| A | B | ||
| amateur | professional | leader | eccentric |
| compulsory | respective | elusive | cheap |
| traditional | unnecessary | supportive | ancillary |
| expensive | hateful | desperate | trivial |
| hopeful | modern | fanciful | repulsive |
| accepted | fulfilled | refused | showered |
| invaluable | novice | optional | |
| complex | antique | determined | |
Read and understand the data presented in the pie-chart below on factors affecting health, and write an article for your school magazine highlighting the fact that it’s our lifestyle that determines how healthy we remain. Write your article in about 150 words. Give a suitable title too.
The factors which affect health are given percentage-wise in the pie chart.
Describe the youth’s strange behaviour when he was in the train.
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about planting trees
What are the occasions when photographs are taken?
| e.g. birthday parties | |
The narrator went to the photographer to ______.
He left the studio saying ______.
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
How does Prospero prove, “the rarer action is in/virtue than in vengeance” in the final act of The Tempest?
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?
Write the full form for the following.
who's - ______
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.
Identify the list in which Abou Ben Adhem's name appeared right at the top.
To whom does Portia compare Bassanio as he steps forward to take the casket test?
According to Lorenzo, a man who is unmoved by music is ______.
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.
