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प्रश्न
Note down ways in which you can make your life less ordinary in terms of nurturing relationships.
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उत्तर
Nurturing relationships
Nurturing relationships by going out of the way can bring a positive change in ordinary lives. We can perform small acts of kindness to make our loved ones and even strangers happy. It works on the principle of receiving happiness by sharing happiness. Being helpful, communicative, friendly, and humble in our relationships would surely bring about a positive change in our routine life.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(B) No sooner __________________________________.
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
The burglars broke _____________ the house when the family was away.
What are the poetic devices (figurative language) in the poem? How do they contribute to the meaning/how do they effect the poem?
What brought the six humans together? Where were they?
Why has the poet used the expressions, ‘ Great Scott’ and ‘Gadzooks’?
The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
Read the lines given above and answer the following question:
How would the nine contestants have felt when they all reached the finish line together? Which words indicate this? Do you think they were happy because they had won the gold medal? Why?
How does Seattle justify his religion as opposed to what the white men had said about it?
Discuss with reference to the story An Angel in Disguise how love has the power to transform.
What is the theme of all summer in a day by Ray Bradbury?
She laid the table after she had finished the cooking. (Begin: When…)
This book runs________a hundred and fifty pages.
With close reference to the story ‘The Bet’ by Anton Chekhov, mention the clauses of the bet as laid down between the young lawyer and the old banker. Give an account of the events that follow the bet .
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The noise prevented us _______ sleeping.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The young man put the flute _______ his lips and began to play.
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.
Has Alia written to you?
(Begin: Have you……….)
You were a part of an organizing committee for an inter-school event that was very successful. You and the other committee members were congratulated and praised at the school assembly by the Principal. Write a letter to your grandmother telling her about the event and your feelings at being recognized and praised in front of the school.
There is a parallel drawn between rain and music. Which words indicate this? Explain the similarity between the two.
Notice the following sentence patterns.
Eternal I rise
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
You will find the historian and the scientist in the archaeology and natural science sections of the museum respectively.
What clues did Sherlock Holmes work upon to get at the fact that the story of the three Garridebs was a ruse?
'Failure had a tempo faster than success.'
Multiple Choice Question:
What made them fall Out?
We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.
identified ______
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Kerosene flavoured tea.
After reading the text one can easily understand that there is a lot of risks involved in mountaineering. Write in short about any adventure sport that you like and the risk involved in it.
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
In a farmers’ market, we find _______________.
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Hero-worship leads to dictatorship.
There are many career opportunities that can be availed of by a graduate. Discuss and make a list of various opportunities available in the legal field, economics, management, commerce, administration, etc.
You might have read war stories or watched war movies. Make a list of the factors which make them interesting.
Refer to the library and collect at least five poems of any Nature poet. Write the poems along with their summary.
The poet is prompted to call the sower an ‘august personality’ which means one who has reached the highest position in his workplace.
Explain this using the following point.
Dedication
Writing is considered to be one of the most challenging, demanding, and lucrative careers in the world. Match the professions in table (A) with their descriptions in a table (B) and also what they are called from the table (C).
| Sr No. | A Profession | B Description | C Known as |
| 1. | Blog Writing | Writes in scientific journals, university magazines, etc as a result of their Studies and Research | a. Translator |
| 2. | Story Writing | Writes on trends or comments on issues in a column every day or weekly | b. Blogger |
| 3. | Song/Lyric Writing | Writes in National, State, and local newspapers as a staff member | c. Journalist |
| 4. | Academic Writing | Writes long stories of fiction, non-fiction, and other genres | d. Story Writer |
| 5. | Translating | Writes for theatre on genres like fiction and non-fiction, historical, etc. | e. Song Writer/Lyricist |
| 6. | Newspaper Writing | Writes lyrics/songs for films, plays, etc. on a given topic. | f. Academic Writer |
| 7. | Column Writing | Writes/Publishes an information piece, views, opinions, etc. on (www-World Wide Web) | g. Dramatist/ Playwright |
| 8. | Screen Writing | Writes in short on one or more genres of fiction/ in magazines, anthologies, etc. | h. Novelist |
| 9. | Fiction/Novel Writing | Translates an original work from one language into another | i. Screenplay Writer |
| 10. | Drama/ Play Writing | Writes Scripts for Films/ Movies/ TV etc. | j. Columnist |
The priorities of the Sergeant are shifted. Complete the given table by using the given clues.
| priorities of the Sergeant | priorities at the end of the play |
| in the beginning | patriotism |
| law and duty | - |
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde returned the diamond necklace to her friend.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde and her husband paid off the debt in ten years.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde told her friend about the lost necklace.
Think and write in your own words.
Why is the maiden Autumn said to wear rice stems in her hair?
Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.
Something that you use to decorate your home on special occasions.
Read the script from:
| Joan (Girl) | Good morning, Captain squire (up to) |
| Joan |
(Simply) Polly and Jack have promised to come with me. |
Write a summary of that part of the script (in Indirect speech) in 15 to 20 lines.
Read the telephonic conversation between Malar and Selvi. Malar needs to leave a message for her father.
| Malar: | Hello, my name is Malar. Could I talk to Mr. Rao, please? I’m his colleague Mr. Vishvanath’s daughter. |
| Selvi: | I’m sorry, my father is out for his morning walk. Do you want to leave a message for him? |
| Malar: | Yes, please. My father had to leave for Madurai all of a sudden since my grandfather is ill. So he won’t be able to come to work for a few days. It would be really nice if your father could inform the office. |
| Selvi: | Don’t worry, I’ll leave the message for my father. |
| Malar: | Thanks a lot. |
| Selvi: | You’re welcome. |
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This is the message that Selvi left for her father the previous day. Write a similar message based on her conversation with Malar. ______ (Date) 4.30 p.m. (Time) Dear Papa, I have my music class at 5.00 p.m. so I am leaving now. I’ve prepared tea and samosa and kept it in the kitchen. Please come and pick me up at 7 p.m. |
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Message ______(Date) ______(Time) Dear Papa, _____________________________________________________________ |
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
has not - ______
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
I went the towards footprint large.
Bob’s life in the West was not a bed of roses. Give reasons.
Now, refer to a dictionary and match the professions with their relevant job descriptions.
| A | B |
| 1. pathologist | studies languages and their structure |
| 2. ornithologist | studies atmosphere, weather and climate |
| 3. entomologist | studies the matter that constitutes the earth |
| 4. archaeologist | studies earthquakes |
| 5. sociologist | studies reptiles and amphibians |
| 6. geologist | studies functioning of human society |
| 7. linguist | studies artefacts and physical remains |
| 8. seismologist | studies birds |
| 9. herpetologist | studies insects |
| 10. meteorologist | studies diseases |
Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
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.
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between a father and a son on choice of a career
Aunt Jane seemed to think that there was a mistake in the wedding present she had given Jack. Why?
Jill said that they owned the steering wheel of a car, one of the tyres, two of the cylinders and leg of the sofa. What does this convey?
Write slogan to create awareness of the following topic using the tips given above.
- Junk food
- Labour Day
- Save Water
- Yoga
- Blood Donation
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
are not - ______.
Discuss the following and write the summary of your discussion in the form of bullet points.
- How are certain ideas/customs/knowledge passed on from one generation to the next?
- Is it necessary for children to follow the footsteps of their forefathers? If yes, why? Why is it sometimes necessary to change the old ways?
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A businessman
Think of different types of people who have to face great difficulties. Write what you can do to help at least one of them.
Write points and counter points on the following topic:
You must memorise the rules of grammar
Use the following charts to prepare meaningful dialogues.
Use your ideas to fill in the blanks.
Write a composition (in approximately 400-450 words) on the following subject:
Music
Show how Carol Ann Duffy presents a disturbing picture of confinement and exploitation in the poem, The Dolphins. Write your answer in about 200-250 words.
