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प्रश्न
Make a list of jobs which would give you an opportunity to help the society or serve the country. Also mention the different ways in which they can be beneficial to the people and also the country.
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उत्तर
- Joining the defence forces:
Protect the country’s border from external threat and ensure the safety of its citizens. - Social Worker:
Help distressed and underprivileged people to cope with difficult situations and issues in their lives Connect the people who seek help with the right organisations. - Firefighter:
First responders in not just fire disasters but also for other calamities occurring around us. - Police Officer:
Enforce the law and patrol the neighbourhood to ensure the safety of the community.
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Punctuation
Use capital letter, full stops, question marks, commas and inverted commas wherever necessary in the following paragraph. an arrogant lion was wandering though the jungle one day he asked the tiger who is stronger than you you O lion replied the tiger who is more fierce than a leopard asked the lion you sir replied the leopard he marched upto an elephant and asked the same question the elephant picked him up in his trunk swung him in the air and threw him down look said the lion there is no need to get mad just because you don’t know the answer.
As soon as the sun rose over the hills, the fog disappeared. (Begin: No sooner ……………………..)
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) He is forgetful as well as careless with his work.
(B) Besides .............................................................................
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
He ran _____________ from home at the age of ten.
Do you agree with the poet that a nation’s growth depends upon the wealth of trees? Why/why not?
Why was each man in the group unaware of self- destruction by his action?
Is there any relevance of this poem to the present scenario?
It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
By which flower was the patriot welcomed?
Show how the author uses tone and style to reinforce his memories and make an impact upon his audience.
Discuss the theme of the story ‘ Hearts and Hands.’
Anderson through the story a Little Match Girl gives an idea about the Victorian society of his times?
Write a short story that ends with the words “……………… I really doubt if things could have turned out any better.”
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
There is no use crying __________ spilt milk
In the poem Breaking Out. the poet shows the gradual transformation of a young girl into a confident and independent individual who breaks the conventional stereotypes of society. Discuss with close reference to the text.
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in the correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) One morning, I (0) ……. (see) the python curled up on the dressing table.
Answer: saw.
It was (1) ……. (gaze) at its own reflection in the mirror. I (2) ……… (go) for grandfather, but by the time we (3) ……… (return) to the room, the python (4) …….. (move) on. He was seen in the garden, and once the cook saw him, (5) ……… (crawl) up the ladder to the roof. Then we (6) …….. (find) him on the dressing table again, (7) (admire) himself in the mirror. “He’s trying to look better for Aunt Mabel,” I said. I (8) ……. (regret) this remark immediately because grandmother overheard it and held up my pocket money for the rest of the week!
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.
The monsoon is the best season in our country.
(Rewrite using ‘good’)
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
casket grey
Discuss in groups of four.
“Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and an ailing environment?”
Write a letter to the President, Residents’ Welfare Association of your locality suggesting some measures that could be taken for solving the problem of water scarcity and conserving water.
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the deteriorating law and order situation in your city.
Explain the following phrase
Sure as eggs
Use it in a sentence of your own.
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 |
Find various career opportunities in Small-scale Industries like Handloom, Art and Craft, Block Printing, etc.
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
Food adulteration means _________________.
Find out from your grandparents or parents the names of vegetables and fruits they had eaten in their childhood and mention how the vegetables and fruits are different from the one's today.
| Name of the vegetable or fruit | Shape | Colour | Taste |
| 1. | |||
| 2. | |||
| 3. |
Go through the text once again and note down Devu Handa’s fond memories of Kasbai in your exercise book. One is done for you.
Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!
(a) It needs ______________ rain.
(b) _________________
(c) _________________
Plant the seed of a flower or fruit of your choice in a pot or in your garden. Note its growth every day and maintain a diary recording its progress.
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
‘Government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from the earth’. This famous statement is made by - ______________________.
Pillars form support for concrete buildings. Metaphorically speaking a strong nation too depends on strong pillars. Discuss with your partner and explain the pillars of a democratic nation. Make a list of obstacles that are a threat to the progress of a nation.
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
Steps to be taken to eradicate inequality.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportage
Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.
Aslaksen declares that he would not print Dr. Stockmann's article.
Divide the class into groups of 4-6. Each group selects for itself, one of the difficult situations listed below. Each group imagines itself to be in that situation.
(a) marooned on an island
A group of passengers is marooned on an island in the middle of the ocean.
(b) lost in a forest
A group of pilgrims walking through a thick jungle have lost their way.
(c) stranded on the highway
A team of players from an office has got down at the wrong place on a highway at night. It is a lonely spot.
- Describe their surroundings in 4-5 sentences.
- Write the reactions of the companions using exclamations.
- Using your imagination, write what is the only ray of hope for them.
- Two members of the group are going out to try to get help. They can take any five things with them. Write what they choose, and why they choose it.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde told her friend about the lost necklace.
The diagram below encircles the various features that make the script of a skit/ play. List the other words and mention the form of writing of which it is a feature.
Think and write in your own words.
If you were in the traveller’s place, which road would you choose? Justify your choice.
Answer the following question :
If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, what does it indicate?
Look around in your vicinity - your family, friends, neighbours, classmates, etc. and write about any four teenagers who have made a name for themselves by doing something extraordinary.
| Teenager Group | Name/s | Special/extraordinary tasks/things performed |
| 1. Family | ______ | ______ |
| 2. Friends | ______ | ______ |
| 3. Neighbours | ______ | ______ |
| 4. Classmates | ______ | ______ |
Work in pairs. Create three slogans on ‘Saving Trees’.
Read this example Save a Tree Get Oxygen for Free.
- Use catchy, meaningful phrases.
- Do not write complete sentences.
- Ensure that the words at the end rhyme.
Imagine that you and your friend get a chance to visit another planet. There, you befriend an alien who takes you around the planet. After reaching the earth, write a letter thanking him for all the help he did.
Write a meaningful paragraph using the hints given below.
Mahesh – celebrates – 14th birthday – an old-age home – family, friends – informs home in advance – delegates tasks – friends buy things necessary – arrives home early – decorates place – balloons, colour papers – inmates gathered – cuts cake – sing-song, claps – distributes cakes – expresses his feelings – gets blessings – offers things – bedsheets, footwear, etc. needed – fun, entertainment – happy and content.
The first day at school ______
Write a letter of enquiry for the following.
Write a letter to the head of the BSNL office enquiring regarding the internet broadband scheme launched recently.
Develop the following hints.
Tortoise - hare - forest - tortoise walking- seen by a hardware laughs - tortoise speed - tortoise sad - bet - race - tortoise moving- slow speed -hare moves - fast - sleepy tortoise - reaches a winning point - first - wins the bet.
“I met you yesterday.” Sam told me that he had met me ______
Arrange the picture in order by writing the numbers 1,2,3 and 4 in the given boxes and write this familiar story in about 100 words.
Make use of the words given below.
| thirsty, village, pitcher, disappointment, pebbles, water level |
One hot day, a thirsty crow _____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Write a short paragraph on 'summer' using the hints given.
you can begin like this
I live in Chennai. The weather is...
Trees can help you recognise seasons. How do the trees look different in each season? Write a short paragraph with the clues given below.
- Summer - Trees stretch their leafy branches towards the sun.
- Spring - Branches are full of new green leaves.
- Rain - Trees absorb water and look green.
- Autumn - Trees shed their leaves.
Write the hungry fox story on your own by looking at the pictures and using the clues given under each picture.
Can we try to complete another dialogue now?
Rathi is visiting a shop to buy a pen. Let us try and complete the dialogues between her and the shopkeeper.
| Rathi | Hi Akka! |
| Shopkeeper | Hi! How can I help? |
| Rathi | I need a______. |
| Shopkeeper | Sure. Which colour? |
| Rathi | Give a______ pen. |
| Shopkeeper | Do you need a ten rupee pen or a five rupee pen? |
| Rathi | Give me the ______rupee pen. |
| Shopkeeper | Do you want anything else? |
| Rathi | ______. |
| Shopkeeper | Thank you. Goodbye. |
| Rathi | ______ |
Punctuate the following sentence.
the dog wags its tail when its pleased but a cat waves its tail when its angry.
Find one word from the story that means
to be seen nowhere d ______.
Now make sentences using some of the above words.
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
alone was not Robinson an island on
Which country would you like to visit when you grow up?
Make a project by drawing or pasting.
- a map of that country, its national flag
- stamps of the country, its currency
- some famous monuments or landmarks
Choose a story that you like.
In groups of four, write down dialogues for the story and make it into a short play. You may then present it in the class.
Find out when the International Day of Friendship is celebrated.
What used to be there in the place of that shop twenty years ago?
Who do you think has been more successful of the two? Give reasons.
What difficulty did she experience while eating Chinese food?
How would Sletherby gain from his friendship with Honoria Saltpen–Jago?
‘Seeing is believing’. How is this humorously disproved in this story? Bring out the irony in the situation.
Study the pie-chart carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Percentage of people who speak each language as their first language.
- Which language is spoken by most people?
- What are the Indian languages that rank among the top five spoken languages?
- Which are the languages that are spoken by less than three percent of people?
- With the help of the questions and answers, draw your own conclusions from the pie chart. Then, write a paragraph on the popular spoken languages.
How did the author react on seeing his photograph?
What changes had the photographer effected on Leacock’s face in the picture?
Write an essay of about 200 word
A memorable journey
How does nature communicate with the poet?
The sun brought about a positive change in the attitude of the children. Illustrate the statement.
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
have not - ______
Write an e-mail to the Principal of a neighbouring school inviting their pupils to attend the classes if they so wish. Give all details of the classes to be held.
______ was Portia’s; faithful servant.
Write a composition on humor.
You are the editor of your school magazine. You want to bring about awareness among the students on the topic -Noise Pollution: A threat to all life forms. Write an article in about 300 words based on the following points:
Causes of noise pollution - effects on humans - effects on other living creatures - measures to reduce noise pollution - role of authorities - conclusion.
In your opinion what things will help to make the world a better place? Discuss with your friends and write down at least three of the things.
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.
As the school leader, you have been given the responsibility of organising a school trip for the students of classes XI and XII to a place of historical importance. Write a proposal in about 150 words stating the steps you would take to successfully organise the trip.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on any one of the topics given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
