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प्रश्न
Read the first and second stanza of the poem. We understand that the poet wants to suggest the powerful dominance of the planners who shape the town according to their selfish desires. Make a list of such expressions. You may begin with -
- All the spaces are gridded, filled with permutations of possibilities.
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
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उत्तर
- All the spaces are gridded, filled with permutations of possibilities.
- The buildings are in alignment with the roads which meet at desired points linked by bridges all hang in the grace of mathematics.
- They build and will not stop.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
That for themselves a cooling covert make
"Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake,
Rich with the sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;
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(a) Identify the poem and the poet.
(b) What is the role of the clear rills?
(c) How has the mid forest brake become rich?
(d) Name the figure of speech in 'cooling covert'.
Dolly Winthrop has a very noble nature. Comment.
Does the poem talk of an exclusively personal experience or is it fairly universal?
Briefly comment on:
The author’s physical condition in Darchen.
Discuss the following statement in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Reality is what is directly experienced through the senses.
Suggest a few instances in the poem which highlight humour and irony.
The ending of the story is an instance of irony. Suppose Paul had not died at the end, how would you have reacted to the story?
Why is the quality of pity earth-bound while the other two passions are elevating?
'Constancy' is the theme of the poem. Indicate the words, phrases, and images that suggest the theme.
Explain the phrase.
Time's fool
The title, 'Refugee Blues' encapsulates the theme of the poem. Comment.
How did the author feel about her mother's passion to make her a dancer?
No trees except the one which grows and seethes in one's dreams'– why is the phrase 'grows and seethes' used?
'Whose roots lay deeper than our lives' – what aspect of human behaviour does this line reflect?
Find from the poem, positive qualities to fill up the web.
Discuss in groups and share with one another.
When you go for a picnic, what and how do you enjoy?
Suggest what you would do in the following situation:
Your very close friend has been using a fake social media account to play pranks on others and is not ready to stop in spite of several attempts by you.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
What is seen on the obverse and reverse of the PVC medal?
Read the passage and answer the following question:
Who designed the PVC medal?
Read the passage and answer the following question:
What makes Indra’s vajra or weapon invincible?
What do restive horses do?
Find out the different processes by which fabrics are made. Find illustrations and write a few lines on each process.
Mayor Peter Stockmann is a contrast to Dr. Thomas Stockmann. Justify.
How was the committee formed?
Write the following:
The sights mentioned in the second stanza.
Find from the Internet and write down.
Which character from the play sings this song?
Read the poem and answer the following.
How would you like to eat your strawberries?
How did the middle brother use rice?
List and say whether the following statement agrees with the passage or not.
In a discussion, you should share your ideas with others.
If you were to grow very tiny like a Lilliputian, what are the things you would like to do? Write about any three of these things.
Which event in the story tells us that the scarecrow was intelligent?
What did he try to take the milk from?
Read the following line from the poem and answer the question given below.
They growl at that and they growl at this;
Whatever comes, there is something amiss;
- What does the word ‘growl’ mean here?
- Why do they find everything amiss?
Read the following line from the poem and answer the question given below.
Let us learn to walk with a smile and a song,
No matter if things do sometimes go wrong;
- What does the poet expect everyone to learn?
- What should we do when things go wrong sometimes?
Identify the speaker/character.
‘ The one that spits deadly poison straight into its opponent’s eyes.’
How did Zigzag communicate with the Krishnans?
Identify the character/speaker.
I must find out why he's in such a hurry!
Identify the speaker/character.
Stop ship. Drop anchor. Quick!
Describe what the author saw when he went back to the island.
Read the story on your own. Discuss in a group and complete the story map below.
| A story map is the main events of the story given in a flow chart. |
Identify the sports and the sports personalities from the lesson and fill in the table.
| Sports | Name of the player & Field of sports | Awards |
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One of the Lilliputians gave a ten minutes talk in Gulliver’s language.
They all stood around the little jewel of blue means______.
Work in pair, find answer for the question and share in the class.
When is it autumn in India? Why does the poet say this? Is there an autumn season in India?
The blue lights seen through the window were aliens.
What did the first daughter do?
Jaswant managed to kill _________ Chinese soldiers.
The robot that sat on her shoulder was a______.
Where is the key?
Read the passage three times and colour a cup for eachtime.
There is a table under a tree. A man with a big hat and a hare with long ears are sitting. A young girl is sitting between them. There are many cups on the table. The girl has a cup in her hand, and the man has a pot in his hand. It seems like they are having tea. Yes, they are having tea at the tea party in Wonderland. The girl is Alice, and she is in Wonderland.
Fill in the blank
He is rich ______ he looks simple.
Name the character or speaker.
"Are you alright?"
Where did Kani see the old cracked cup?
Jana and her family moved to the village _______ ago.
Why did Jana chase the squirrel?
What would you like to learn in school? why?
Write the related words as shown in the example.
Activity: Live English: Packs, packets, pouches, wrappers
Given above is the picture of an imaginary food item’s packet. Let us see how to ‘read’ the matter on the packet as a vigilant consumer.
- Look at the wrapper and complete the sentences.
- The name of the food item is ______.
- It is made by ______.
- It is a ______ food item. (Veg/Non-veg)
- The ______ sign indicates whether it is a Veg or Non-veg food item.
- The ingredients are ______, ______, ______, ______.
- The date of packing is ______ and the expiry date is ______.
- It should be consumed before ______ from the date of manufacturing.
- Try and obtain more information about the various symbols printed on the packet.
- Discuss the following -
- Why the ‘recipe’ is given on the packet.
- Why the packet tells us to visit the website of the company.
- What ideas are used to make the packet attractive?
- How you will verify whether something is good for you to eat.
Based on the poet’s idea of true success, think of four people in your surroundings - your family, neighbours, friends, teachers, classmates, etc. who have achieved true success. Write, in short, what makes them successful.
Enact any one anecdote in the classroom.
