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प्रश्न
Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair
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उत्तर
- Under which one can lie
Without worry or care. - Like it, there is no other,
It's full of love and care.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
You are Nitin / Nitin from XYZ School. You wish to start applying to various colleges for admission after your ISC examination. In about 300 words, draft your personal profile using the guidelines given below :
Your name, year spend in the school you are passing out from – academin interests and performane – cultural activities you participated in – sports - positions of leadership held during your staty in the school – your future plans and goals – two characteristics that your consider to be your strengths – two characteristics that set you apart from the others.
Fill in the blanks in the passage givben below with the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets. Do not write the passage, but write the verbs in the correct order.
One day I ____________ (1)(be) in the lunch line, and there I saw a pile of apples. The teacher-incharge _____________ (2)(state) at me and said, “Just __________ (3)(take) one. God ________ (4)(watch)”. So, I ____________ (5)(take) an apple, and the line __________ (6)(move) along. At the next table there ____________ (7)(be) a pile of chocolate chip cookies. I ____________ (8)(not know) what to do. “Put,” the kid behind me ____________ (9)(whisper), “_____________ (10)(take) all you want. God’s watching the apples. ”
What killed the six men?
Pick out words and phrases which are examples of visual and auditory imagery in the poem.
Name Kaspar’s grandchildren? Why did the boy come home?
Why is the word ‘ cried’ used by the poet in the line, ‘It was the English, Kaspar cried’?
Why does the poet use repetition in the poem?
What is the activity referred to later in the poem, that sharpens their brains?
Which line(s)/stanza(s) do you enjoy most? Why?
What is the free bird metaphor for.
His tune is heard on the distant hill’. Explain
How is the theme of self-awareness shown in the poem “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou?
What tells you that the patriot was overambitious?
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.
What event is referred to in the poem?
Show how the story shows a conflict between humans and nature.
(A) If you are not ready to come with me, I will not go.
(B) Unless…………………………..
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The school playground is out __________ bounds for the pupils of the primary school.
Anil is too fast a runner not to come first in the race. (Begin: Anil is so………….)
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.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Ashok leaned ______ the wall tiredly.
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.
Naresh goes to a school that has over a thousand students.
(Begin: There……….)
Here is some information downloaded from the Internet on Ile Amsterdam. You can view images of the isle if you go online.
| Location | South Indian Ocean, between southern most parts of Australia and South Africa |
| Latitude and longitude | 37 92 S, 77 67 E |
| Sovereignty | France |
| Political status notes | Part of French Southern and Antarctic Lands |
| Population | 35 |
| Census notes | Meteorological station staff |
| Land area in square kilometers | 86 |
Locate Ile Amsterdam on the world map.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
ritual resins
Notice this expression in the text. Infer its meaning from the context.
a holistic and ecological view
Multiple Choice Question:
The poet had a quarrel with her ______
Multiple Choice Question:
Why did the quarrel take a serious turn?
How did Kalpana Chawla meet her end? When did this tragedy in space take place?
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
Write a summary of the poem using the following points:
- Title
- Introductory paragraph (about the poem, type, nature, tone)
- Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
- Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal)
Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.
‘Earth has not anything to show more fair.’
This line expresses the poet’s feelings. The sight he saw from the bridge is beautiful. There are a few more lines similar to the above. With the help of your partner find them and discuss what they express.
Gather information about the following insects. Draw their images or get pictures. On one sheet each, fix the image/picture and below it write the information. Compile these pages and make a file of ‘Insects - our friends’.
Insects: Bee/Praying mantis/Butterfly Beetle/Wasp/Dragon-fly
Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.
Thinking ahead of winter, the father decided to create a place safe from the elements.
Think and write in your own words.
Why does the traveller doubt that he shall ever come back?
Write your opinion, in your own words:-
What did the aunt fail to realize in Bertha’s story?
Read the following Headline and write the dateline, intro and a short continuing paragraph.
| Achievers narrate their success stories at career counselling events. |
Read the following Headline and write the dateline, intro, and a short continuing paragraph.
| India’s first ever tourism university to be established by IIHM |
Discuss with your friend/brother/sister/your classmate and write your list of wishes to make your village/town/city people happy.
You can use the following words.
- great
- wish
- share
- talk
- help
- cooperate
- communicate
Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.
‘Educational Development Day’ was organized in your school on 15th July. The District Collector was the Chief Guest of the event. As part of the event, many competitions were held and the prizes were distributed to the winners and participants. It was a grand and successful event. Now, as the member of the organizing committee, write a report on the event in about 120 words.
Answer the following questions in a paragraph about 80 -100 words
It is said, “The choices made by one, shape one’s destiny”. Ponder on the thought and write a paragraph.
Your friend is coming to your city/town to spend a week with you. He/she wants to visit some tourist places and enjoy the special food items of the place. Prepare a two-day itinerary for the visit.
| Day | Timing | Stopover | Stopover | Mode of Transport |
| Day 1 Sunday | 8.00 am | Market | Go shopping for | Auto |
| clothes/curios | ||||
| Day 2 Monday | ||||
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.
In the puzzle find the words given in the column. Notice that these words are formed by joining two words. One is done for you.
Find some more such words.
Fill in the blank with choosing prepositions from the option.
As they flew ______ the tree they were trapped.
Write five things that you do at home to make your home look neat and clean.
Why do patients leave the clinic without meeting the dentist?
Now write a short story to explain these proverb.
Despair gives courage to a Coward
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
Referring closely to the short story, B. Wordsworth relate two important lessons that the young narrator learnt from his friend, B. Wordsworth. How were these lessons relevant?
Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:
Imagine a situation where a child runs away from home but later returns. Why did he or she run away? What made him/her come back? Write an original short story entitled: 'Finding My Way Home'.
Parents can never be friends with their children. Express your views either for or against this statement.
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.
Write a composition on humor.
Your younger sister wants to eat something tasty. You are telling her the recipe of one such food item. Prepare a dialogue about it.
Discuss the challenges that people have to face due to disabilities.
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.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
Parents should not influence their children when choosing the subjects they wish to study. Argue either FOR or AGAINST the given statement.
