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प्रश्न
Many sentences and paragraphs in the excerpt begin with the word ‘And’. To what extent does this contribute to the rhetorical style of the lecture?
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उत्तर
John Ruskin gave ‘What is a Good Book’ as a public lecture in the nineteenth century. His style of speaking is more fluid and conversational as compared to an essay. His repetitive use of ‘And’ or ‘but’ helps in explaining an idea even further. It is more spontaneous like an interaction rather than written and rewritten like an essay.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question in 120-150 words :
Mrs. Hall is greedy but efficient in her business.
Attempt a character sketch of Mrs. Hall.
Read the passage given below :
(ii) he added a lot of grandeur to Mewar.
(iii) of his valour, sacrifice and patriotism.
(iv) both (ii) and (iii)
(b) Difficulties in the way of Mewar were :
(ii) ancient traditions of the kingdom.
(iii) its small area and small population.
(iv) the poverty of the subjects.
(ii) the flag of Mewar was hoisted high.
(iii) the people of Mewar showed gallantry.
(iv) most of the rulers heaved a sigh of relief.
(d) Mewar was lucky because :
(ii) most of its people were competent.
(iii) most of its rulers were competent.
(iv) only a few of its people were incompetent.
Answer the following questions briefly:
(h) How could art and literature flourish in Mewar?
(i) How did the rulers show that they cared for their subjects?
(j) What does the erection of Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha in the same fort signify?
(k) Find words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following:
(ii) evidence (para 4)
Give reasons for the following statement.
The author thought that his positive thinking strategy worked well after all.
Did the boys return the horse because they were conscience-stricken or because they were afraid?
What do the references to the birds and animals made in the poem suggest?
Discuss the following in pairs or in small groups.
“Discipline and a questioning spirit can coexist in an individual.”
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- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
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- To get the ‘Best City Award’.
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A Bad workman blames his tools.
Expand the idea inherent in the following proverb :
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread - Alexander Pope.
Read the following phrase and use it in a sentence of your own in proper form.
To voice something
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Wit and wisdom
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- crown
- round
- draw
- blind
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The lesson that Bushi learned.
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What does the man who misses all the fun do?
Who was Sushruta?
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Mr. Nobody
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Who has written the book?
Answer the following question and write in short, why the parody sounds funny.
Is the bee a gentle creature? Is the crocodile gentle?
Choose the appropriate phrase to insert in the gap, to make the sentence meaningful. Use the appropriate form of the verb.
Before we do the experiment in the Laboratory, let me ______ you all about it.
Say whether you agree or disagree.
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Gather more information about cold winters in Russia.
Read the word. Write the words that combine to make it.
footprint
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Where was the author when he heard the noise?
What did the Bodwells think when they heard the mother shout.
What conclusions did grandfather jump to when he saw the cops?
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If you were to live in the Complaining Street, how would you deal with the people who grumble?
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______ is referred to as a festival of sacrifice.
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| 3. | Mathew’s secretary | John Mathew |
| 4. | John’s chef | Louise |
| 5. | Mathew’s friends | Basky |
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What is your favourite dish? Do you know the spices that go into it?
Why did Muthu say that he could walk along its side?
Write the story in your own words
Complete the sentence given below with word/phrase.
The buffalo ______ in the hole.
The boy and the girl were taken by the cavalry to explain their action.
The blue lights seen through the window were aliens.
Why do the soldiers (people) die? When will it stop?
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Jaswant Singh Rawat was awarded ______.
Vicky was an active boy.
Write the rhyming word.
Nature - ______.
Take out the correct rhyming pair from the poem and match with the given word.
| 1. | tall | |
| 2. | light | |
| 3. | might |
Who disguised himself as an old man?
Muthu collected ______ from every house.
What will you do with your savings?
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