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प्रश्न
Look for some more poems in the rain and see how this one is different from them.
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उत्तर
(1) ‘The Rainy Day’ by Rabindranath Tagore.
(2) ‘Song for the Rainy Season’ by Elizabeth Bishop
(3) ‘An Autumn Rain-Scene’ by Thomas Hardy
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It is easy to advise others not to worry, but difficult for oneself to follow the same. Narrate an experience which made you realise the truth of this statement.
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.
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What rhyme scheme is followed in the poem?
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When do eyes pop out?
The caged bird sings with
A fearful trill of things unknown
But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What parallel can be drawn to the poet’s feelings and that of the caged bird?
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Discuss the art of Ruskin Bond as depicted in the story ‘A face in the Dark.’
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Human Population Grows Up
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You have just returned after your first experience of the kite - festival in Gujarat/Ahmedabad. You were thrilled with the festivities.
Write a short report about the kite - festival for your local newspaper. Give an attractive headline, a dateline, and an account of the kite - festive. Write the report in the third person with more use of Passive voice.
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Explain the extended metaphor related to dentistry in the poem.
Is an educated person the same as a degree holder?
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- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
You must have heard about the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. It is India's top media Institute. It plays an important role in providing talent to commercial cinema, TV, and web serials. Browse the internet and find information about other institutes in India and abroad, write it in your notebook.
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What are the most savage controversies about?
Write the reason in your own words.
Akbar had to dress like a slave.
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Your feelings when you caught the boy.
Your mom made your favourite dinner. ______
Discuss in groups. Draw the haunted house described in the poem and write a paragraph about it in your own words.
Draft Letter for the following.
You are Sanjay. Your colony utilizes solar energy to light the common areas. You find many friends of your colony forgetting to switch off the lights in the common area. As a responsible citizen, write a letter to a newspaper, echoing the importance to conserve and preserve solar energy.
What does Sarojini Naidu say about the Wandering Singers? Write in your own words. (in about 60 words)
“The Himalayas are the highest mountain ranges.” He knew that the Himalayas ______ the highest mountain ranges.
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
He noticed the creeper ______ the foot of the tree.
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I around me looked.
Now, write a letter to your friend or relative in another city telling him/her about activities/events in your school. Follow the same pattern as the above letter.
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
Ramu’s ______ loved to play in the ______. (sun, son)
What did Hiawatha love?
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When writing a report, remember to do these things
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In groups of four, write a report on different brands of ice creams available in your area.
You may use the following clues.
- Start with a short introduction that contains the topic.
- Then list the ice cream brands available in your area.
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- Under each brand, find out which flavors are being sold the most. Also, find out their prices.
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The grandmother appreciated the value of education. Give instances in support of your answer.
What made her feel confident about the competitive players? Explain.
Why did the photographer feel happy after taking the photograph?
What was the human side to the photographer?
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What sounded absurd to Aunt Jane?
How does nature communicate with the poet?
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
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Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
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Certainly anyone who insists on condemning all lies should think about what would happen if we could reliably tell when our family, friends, colleagues, and government leaders were deceiving us. It is tempting to think that the world would become a better place without the deceptions that seem to interfere with our attempts are genuine communication. On the other hand, perhaps there is such a thing as too much honesty. - Adapted from Allison Kornet, "The Truth About Lying"
Would the world be a better place if everyone always told the complete truth? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.
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That special human quality does the poem 'Nine Gold Medals' celebrate?
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- One: ______
- Two: ______
- Three: ______
- Four: ______
- Five: ______
- Six: ______
- Seven: ______
- Forty: ______
- A hundred: ______
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