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प्रश्न
Complete the following paragraph with suitable words/ phrases highlighting the
theme of the play. You can do it in pairs.
The play deals with a _________ and _________ Bishop who is always ready to lend a
__________ hand to anyone in distress. A __________ breaks into the Bishop's house
and is __________and warmed. The benevolence of the Bishop somewhat
_____________ the convict, but, when he sees the silver candlesticks, he
________them, and runs away. However, he is __________ and brought back. He
expects to go back to jail, but the Bishop informs the police they are a ___________.
The convict is_________by this kindness of the Bishop and before he leaves he seeks
the priest's blessing.
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उत्तर
The play deals with a convict and a Bishop who is always ready to lend a
helping hand to anyone in distress. A convict/thief breaks into the Bishop's house
and is givenfood and warmed. The benevolence of the Bishop somewhat
changes the heart of the convict, but, when he sees the silver candlesticks, he
steals them, and runs away. However, he is caught and brought back. He
expects to go back to jail, but the Bishop informs the police they are a gift given to him.
The convict is converted/impressed by this kindness of the Bishop and before he leaves he seeks
the priest's blessing.
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Monseigneur, the Bishop is a ... a-hem!
(a) Why does Persome not complete the sentence?
(i) she used to stammer while speaking.
(ii) she was about to praise the Bishop.
(iii) she did not wish to criticise the Bishop in front of Marie.
(iv) she had a habit of passing such remarks.
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Compounds—someone, nothing etc.
| someone | anyone | none | everyone |
| somebody | anybody | nobody | everybody |
| something | anything | nothing | everything |
| somewhere | anywhere | nowhere | everywhere |
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- Shh! There is _____________ moving downstairs.
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Johari Window Work Sheet
| A | B | C |
| How I describe myself? | How I describe my friend ? | How my friend describes me? (Fill this part from what the friend says about you) |
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____________ ____________ _____________ ___________ _____________ ______________ ______________ ______________ |
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Prepositions of Location
Picture Dictation
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e.g.
In the middle there’s a small house. Behind the house there are two hills. Several birds are flying over the house…
Common Combinations using Prepositions
Link the words from the different columns to produce meaningful sentences. One has been completed as an example. If you wish, write out the correct sentences in your notebook.
