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प्रश्न
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 |
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उत्तर
|
A |
B |
|
ornithologist |
study of birds |
|
gerontologist |
study of old age |
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ergonomist |
study of the design of equipment |
|
dermatologist |
study of the skin |
|
cytologist |
study of cells |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and but or so :
(i) He was very ill. He did not take any medicine.
(ii) You come back from your holiday. We will discuss the problem.
(iii) He remained absent on Friday. It was foolish of him.
(iv) Rahul ran all the way to the bus stop. He missed the bus.
What does the tree symbolise in the poem?
Explain and analyse the use of hyperbole in the poem.
Explain the following:
They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude;
What does the reader learn about the characters of the narrator and the old man, in Ernest Hemingway “Old Man and the Bridge?
(A) Ramesh said, "Rajiv, please bring your physics book to school tomorrow."
(B) Ramesh………………………….
She laid the table after she had finished the cooking. (Begin: When…)
Sergius:
Louka! (she stops and looks defiantly at him) A gentleman has no right to hurt a woman under any ` circumstances. [with profound humility, uncovering his head] beg your pardon.
Louka:
That sort of apology may satisfy a lady. Of what use is it to a servant?
Sergius :
[rudely crossed in his chivalry, throws it off with a bitter laugh, and says slightingly) Oh! Do you wish to be paid for the hurt? [He puts on his shako, and takes some money from his pocket].
Louka :
[her eyes filling with tears in spite of herself] No: I want my hurt made well.
Sergius : [sobered by her tone] I low?
(i) Why does Sergius ask Louka's pardon?
(ii) Why had he hurt her?
(iii) Why does Louka remind Sergius that she is a servant?
(iv) Why do Louka's eyes fill with tears?
(v) How does Louka want her hurt made well?
(vi) How does Sergius react to the suggestion
You walk home from school one afternoon to find the door unlocked and on entering you are shocked to see the house in total disarray. You call out but get no answer. Describe in detail what you saw, the reason behind your house being in total disarray and how you found your family. Mention also how the experience ended and what impact it had on your life.
The character of King Richard I is presented in Ivanhoe not only with all his admirable qualities but also with his shortcomings. Elaborate with close reference to the text.
Wilfred Owen paints a horrific picture of a nightmarish memory on the battlefield. How does Duke et Decorum Est become Owen's condemnation and bitter response to war?
Your uncle has promised to give you a gift of Rs. 1000/-. Write a letter thanking him for the offer, tell him how you plan to spend the money; and why you wish to spend it in this way.
You are the President of the Nature Club in your school which is hosting the Earth Day Celebrations. Write a letter to the Principal of a neighbouring school inviting the school to participate in the event. State when, why and how you plan to celebrate Earth Day.
Locate Ile Amsterdam on the world map.
Here are some commonly used medical terms. Find out their meanings.
| CT scan | MRI | tomography |
| Autopsy | dialysis | ECG |
| Post mortem | angiography | biopsy |
What laburnum is called in your language?
(i) What do you understand by the terms `outsider art’ and `art brut’ or `raw art’?
(ii) Who was the “untutored genius who created a paradise” and what is the nature of his contribution to art?
What does the phrase “strange to tell” mean?
Discuss in groups of four.
Laws are never respected not enforced in India.
A sadist is a person who gets pleasure out of giving pain to others.
Given below are some dictionary definitions of certain kinds of persons.
Find out the words that fit these descriptions.
1. A person who considers it very important that things should be correct or genuine e.g. in the use of language or in the arts: P...
2. A person who believes that war and violence are wrong and will not fight in a war: P...
3.A person who believes that nothing really exists: N...
4. A person who is always hopeful and expects the best in all things: O...
5. A person who follows generally accepted norms of behaviour: C...
6. A person who believes that material possessions are all that matter in life: M...
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.
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.
What was the underlying reason for John Ipe's disgust with the world?
Approval from the outside world and approval within the family.
Discuss in pairs or in small groups
Living abroad is challenging in many ways.
It took the narrator quite some time to understand that what he heard as 'piper', in fact, meant 'paper' and the phrase 'mind the gap' in the Tube. What do you think caused the problem?
The word ‘round’ usually means a kind of shape. What is its meaning in the story?
The words in the box are all words that describe movement. Use them to fill in the blanks in the sentence below.
The snake _______________ his head ______________ to strike at the crow.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Hero-worship leads to dictatorship.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Liberty cannot be divorced from equality.
Imagine that Revathi’s father is abroad on business and she wishes to convey the news of her prize - winning plants. Draft an email for the above subject.
(Use an email format.)
'Even small things in nature play a big role. So protect nature!'
Draft a short speech on the above topic, which you could give at your school assembly.
Use the following steps while drafting.
- Greeting
- Salutation
- Self - Introduction
- Introduction of the topic
- Body of the Speech
- Conclusion
- Expression of gratitude to audience
You have studied the lesson 'The Call of the Soil' from prose 1.3. Compare 'Cherry Tree' with 'The Call of the Soil' and find out the element of the joy of nurturing for the author and the poet.
Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.
What is your favourite source of light? Write its autobiography. (10 - 15 lines)
From the passage, find and write any two examples of the following:
Sentences containing
- 'must'
- 'can'
Write in your own words, how the Robinson family made each of their homes.
Write the rhyme scheme of the poem (Invictus).
Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.
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Father |
Mother |
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Read the extract beginning from -
“Her name was Sulekha..... find bridegrooms for them.” Narrate this extract in short, making Sulekha (Bholi) the narrator. Write it in your notebook. Begin with “I was named Sulekha __________________ ”
The first day at school ______
Are the singers homeless travellers? Why do you think so?
Write a short paragraph on 'summer' using the hints given.
you can begin like this
I live in Chennai. The weather is...
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
was island the inhabited.
Discuss and write –
- Why do cats and dogs fight?
- Why do we walk across the road, not run?
- Why do people like ice-cream?
Find one word from the story that means
happy d ______.
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.
plainclothes man:
Describe Mary Kom’s personal experiences during her first International Championship match from the time of selection to winning the medal.
Why did his travel companion curse and mutter?
Compare the two crests.
- Write an e-mail to your uncle thanking him for the gift that he had sent from abroad.
- Write an e-mail to a charitable trust requesting for a scholarship.
Why had Miss Meadows chosen 'A Lament' as the lesson that particular day?
"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value."- Thomas Paine
Do we value only what we struggle for? Plan your response, and then write an essay to explain your views on this issue. Be sure to support your position with specific points and examples. (You may use examples from your reading, observations, and inputs from subjects such as History, Science and literature)
Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
School examinations do not test intelligence. Express your views either for or against this statement
Using the internet, find the following information about a place you wish to visit using the following points.
- Distance from your place
- Available modes of transport
- Accommodation facilities
- Historical facts
- Climate
- Famous sites
Write a composition (300-350 words) of the following:
Your teacher has asked you to form a group and work on a particular project. Write an account of how you worked together and what each of you learned from the experience.
