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प्रश्न
Locate expressions in the text reflect the Indian idiom, for example, the pride of the generations of his ancestors.
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उत्तर
Here are a few Indian idioms reflected in the text.
The seed of a donkey
To become a mere worm
Oily lentil-eaters
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the following passage carefully and complete the activities given below :
A.1) Complete the web :
Write the words from the passage on the web. 
We saw small bits of grass peeping through the small cracks in concrete pavement. It left us thinking: however impossible things may look, there is always an opening…………
We saw a tree bare of all leaves in the cold winter months. We thought its chapter was over. But three months passed, spring set in and the tree was back to its green majesty once again, full of leaves, flowers, birds, and life. What if we too had the conviction that, however difficult things are right now, it will not remain so forever. Remember, this too shall pass.
We saw an army of ants lugging a fly which was at least ten times the ant’s size. The ants organized themselves around the fly, lifted it on frail feelers and carried it to quite a distance. Their teamwork and perseverance were impressive. What if we too are consistent, organized, focused ……… Spider webs are delicate, yet very strong. A rainbow colors the entire sky. Oysters take in a grain of sand they open up with a pearl. Innumerable stars shine across the infinite sky. Clouds take new shapes with every passing moment. The wind makes trees dance with unhindered passion. Water, without a hint of ego, changes its form according to the dictates of the sun and the wind. When we see a caterpillar turn into a butterfly, a flower turns into a fruit, we experience the alchemy of nature ………. We touch it and become gold ourselves.
A.2) Finding meanings :
Write what you mean by :
(i) _______ there is always an opening.
(ii) _______ its chapter was over.
(iii) _______ the tree was back to its green majesty.
(iv) _______ this too shall pass.
A.3) Matching :
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their synonyms in Column ‘B’:
| Column 'A' | Column'B" | ||
| (i) | conviction | (a) | strong feeling |
| (ii) | alchemy | (b) | delicate |
| (iii) | frail | (c) | mysterious/magical power |
| (iv) | passion | (d) | strong belief |
A.4) Language study :
Rewrite the sentence using the correct question tag given in the brackets :
(i) Water changes its form. (does it?, do it?, do they?, doesn’t it)
(ii) However impossible things may look, there is always an opening. (Rewrite using ‘but’)
A.5) Personal Response :
Nature is the best teacher. Explain.
Identify the common characteristics shared by tribal communities all over the world.
The text is an excerpt from Sesame and Lilies which consists of two essays, primarily, written for delivery as public lectures in 1864. Identify the features that fit the speech mode. Notice the sentence patterns.
The significance of reading an autobiography lies in drawing lessons from another life. What is the significance of Kumudini's account for us as readers?
Why did Ajamil refuse to meet the sheepdog's eyes?
Write words from the poem that describe the following.
- sky ____________
- heart ____________
- hand ____________
- beginning ____________
- surprises ____________
Answer in your own words.
What did Revathi discover about her balsam plants?
Make a list of the preparations made for an assault on Tiger Hill.
Bofors guns _____________.
Who said to whom and when / why?
| Who said | To whom? | When / why? | |
| ......the world is full of inequalities. | |||
| I want to do something interesting. | |||
| It is against the will of God. | |||
| Our home is full of love....... | |||
| ...... we can affirm along with United Nations that men and women are equal. |
State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement by finding evidence from the poem to support your remark.
The cherry tree did not take long to grow.
Correct the following statement.
Sue and Johnsy were good neighbours.
‘The city now, doth, like garment wear’. The poet imagines that the city is wearing a beautiful garment. Hence, the figure of speech is personification. Find out more examples of personification from the poem.
In the following sentence, point out the Main Clause and Subordinate Clause. Encircle the Subordinator.
Old Behrman was a painter, who lived on the ground floor.
Write four reasons why animals in a zoo suffer more than those who live free in the wild.
Go through the poem and state whether the following statement is true or false.
Planners are concerned about the environment of the area.
The term 'Anaesthesia' in the poem means - 'The planner gives beautiful pictures of the new modern city'. Now find out what is Amnesia and Hypnosis in the given context.
Discuss orally in your class.
In what subjects is knowledge of mathematics used, at school level, and college/university level? Name them.
Did you know maths is used in music and poetry also? Can you tell how?
Give reasons :
Oberon and Titania fight for the custody of the Indian boy because - Oberon wants __________________.
Portia had many brothers and sisters.
Guess the meaning of the following from the context.
The meadow is wrapped in shadow.
Write about one occasion when you have behaved like -
Mr. Nobody
This story takes an unexpected turn when the lion decides to spare the camel’s life. Choose any fable, a story that you like, and rewrite it giving it an unexpected turn.
The table-tennis set was gifted by ______.
Look at the speaker in each picture. Say whether each one is a good speaker. Give reasons for your answer.
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Identify the character or speaker.
What a trouble must I have been to you then!
What did the Bodwells think when they heard the mother shout.
What did Aravind confess?
Read the data below and answer the following question.
Choose the correct answer.
Identify the three jobs where the same percentage of women work.
How did Hamid’s friends show that they enjoyed eating the sweets?
Read the comic strip and answer the following question.
Can we read and access the information free of cost?
What is good or effective communication?
Learning About Nature
Learn about caterpillars and butterflies. Read a book about a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. You can get one from the library or go online and find information with pictures.
Which mode of transport did Fogg choose?
Read the line and answer the question.
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying
Why does the poet ask for a windy day?
“I will die, but not run away.” – Justify the saying of Neerja.
Work in pairs and answer the following.
Pick out the rhyming words.
Sea turtles come to the shore to ______.
Grandmother had wanted the peepul tree cut down because______.
Who came to India from Portugal in search of pepper?
Where did the boys and girls go?
How is water produced in Mars?
| Mr. Murugan is a farmer. He has a small piece of land and two bulls. He takes good care of his bulls as they help him in farming. Every morning, he takes the bulls for grazing. When it rains he ploughs the land with the bulls. As he has no one to help he starts sowing the seed before sunrise. He irrigates the crop till it grows. He reaps and binds the crop then takes it to thrash the paddy. Finally, with the help of the bulls, he takes the paddy to his house. |
Name the actions of Murugan.
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Read scene I of the play carefully and answer the question below.
Whom does Mother Wolf talk about? How does she describe him?
Name the character or speaker.
"The robot will do all your work."
Choose the odd one out.
Look at the picture and Choose the correct word.
Identify the character or the speaker.
“I hope he is safe.”
Why did everyone ridicule the boy?
Where does the scene take place?
Divide the following word.
hotel
All the animals called the sparrow ______.
Tenzin’s family first lived in ______.
What are things that we can save? Why should we save them?
Fill in the blank with rhyming word.
tunnels- ______
The king shouted at Ani.
Write the word with same meaning.
queue- ______
What was the truth finally learned by Chris?
What was different about the rabbit that Alice saw?
Circle the words where you get a zzzzz sound. One is done for you.
| honeybees | |||
| price | prize | maze | face |
| rice | rise | blaze | fizz |
| lazy | lacy | busy | racy |
| raise | rays | race | ace |
| chase | this | these | frosty |
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ________________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | ________________________ |
