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प्रश्न
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reporter
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उत्तर
Reporter: a person who covers events, proceedings, or news and describes them for a newspaper, radio, or television.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A1. Choose two sentences that appropriately mention the theme of the passage :
(1) The extract deals with the writer’s concern over Chaitanya's handicap.
(2) The extract depicts the writer’s proud feelings towards her son’s achievement.
(3) The extract deals with how Chaitanya made the writer see positively towards life.
(4) The extract deals with how the writer helps Chaitanya to buy the bus ticket.
Early in 1997-98, when he returned from state-level inter-school sports, he had two prizes to his credit and a silver medal. He had won his laurels in athletic events and the silver medal in a running race.
When I saw the prizes and read the citation Chaitanya had received, I was stupefied, in total disbelief, then–hugged him, kissed him and cried unabashedly to my heart’s content. That day, I cried for the first time out of joy and a sense of being vindicated. Without practice, he had competed with approximately 1,800 children drawn from various schools all over the state. He was subsequently selected for the marathon race, but he could not participate due to a health problem. “Maybe next year, he would”, I assured myself. And I, as his proud mother, would proudly chronicle his future achievements and success to inspire other - mothers of the world.
Looking back at my own life, I feel that it is the spirit with which we can accept our life gracefully is what
matters ultimately; and it is love that nourishes us. All other things are unimportant. Chaitanya has made me look inwards. His handicap doesn’t disturb me any longer. He and I shall live with it and still be happy. The mental strength which he has given to me is inexhaustible.
One day, as both of us got onto a public transport bus, Chaitanya offered to buy the tickets for us.
“One full, one half ”, he said to the conductor beaming with joy.
Looking at him, I wondered whether he was really only a half? An incomplete person? Was I really full?
Complete in all respects? Why do then normal people feel that they are ‘full’ and others like Chaitanya are ‘half’ or incomplete? Chaitanya’s world is complete in itself, pure and innocent while our lives are full of deceit, jealousies, ill-feelings.
A2. Point out -
Point out two instances where you find Chaitanya's victory over his disability.
A3. Give reasons -
Chaitanya’s silver medal in a running race was very special for the writer, because :
(i) __________________
(ii) __________________
A4. Vocabulary -
Match the pairs of the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’:
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ | ||
| (1) | stupefied | (a) | official statement about the special act of courage |
| (2) | chronicle | (b) | record events in the order they happened |
| (3) | vindicated | (c) | surprised or shocked |
| (4) | citation | (d) | justified |
A5. Personal response -
Explain, your views about the ill-treatment the special children receive in society.
A6. Grammar -
Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :
(i) He had won his laurels in athletic events and the silver medal in a running race.
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only...but also’.)
(ii) When I saw the prizes, I was stupefied.
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘No sooner.... than’.)
Give two examples of alliteration from the poem.
How does figurative language assist in conveying the theme and purpose of the poem?
What point is the author trying to make?
Why has the red colour of bangles been compared to the flame of the bride’s marriage fire?
How does the poem make use of contrast? Consider the contrast between the poet and the daffodils, and between his feeling before, while and after seeing the daffodils.
Who is reminded of his past? Why?
(A) Some of the cakes had been eaten by the boys before the party began.
(B) The boys…………………………
Referring closely to the essay Unbirthday and Other Presents, discuss why E V Lucas feels that `unbirthday‘ gifts are better than the regular gifts people give.
The book was so interesting that I could not put in down.
(Begin : The book was too ……………… )
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.
Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped a friend who was in trouble. Explain what happened. What did you do to make the situation better ?
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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forensic reconstruction
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scudded across
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casket grey
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Resurrection
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funerary treasures
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Circumvented
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computed tomography
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eerie detail
Give reasons for the following.
What were the results of the CT scan?
Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Knowledge about the past is useful to complete our knowledge of the world we live in.
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the deteriorating law and order situation in your city.
Does Frank seem to encourage Taplow's comments on Crocker-Harris?
What do you gather about Crocker-Harris from the play?
The contrast between the outward elegance of a person and his private behaviour.
A short report announcing the death of a person in a newspaper is called an 'obituary'. Where would you find the following
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a citation |
an epitaph |
a glossary |
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an abstract |
a postscript |
Comment on the way in which the story is narrated from Satyajit's perspective.
Multiple Choice Question:
The poet had a quarrel with her ______
The word ‘round’ usually means a kind of shape. What is its meaning in the story?
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Ice axe.
The writer goes in search of an invaluable indigenous variety of seeds. List three reasons for the importance of keeping records of our indigenous agricultural practices.
Wars are not fought only on the battlefield. Comment.
Would you like to join the Indian Army/Navy/ Air force? If not, suggest other ways in which you could serve your nation.
Complete Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s profile with information picked from the lesson.
PROFILE - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
- Title:
- Profession:
- Branch of science:
- Important position in Government held:
- His three visions for India:
Write in 100 words what the cherry tree in the poem symbolises.
You have noticed that many of your classmates are not interested in outdoor games or participating in co-curricular activities. Discuss some ways in which they will be encouraged to participate in activities.
Write a summary of the sonnet. Refer to the earlier poems for the points to be covered for writing the summary.
- Title
- Introductory paragraph (about the poem, type, nature, tone)
- Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
- Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal).
Use the details given in the story and your imagination and prepare a timetable for the trip to the moon.
Listen carefully and write the word in the appropriate column.
| Positive Feelings | Negative Feelings |
Teacher: hopeful, lonely, happy, jealous, surprised, shy, loving, proud, cheerful, anxious, nervous, excited, embarrassed, scared, silly, comfortable, peaceful, depressed, enthusiastic, motivated, inspired, threatened, crushed, angry.
Write the reason in your own words.
Ostad’s song was more elating than Tansen’s songs.
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 |
How can you prove this maxim to be incorrect - ‘Too many cooks spoil the broth’. Write a counterview on the given topic. (Clue - Teamwork)
Read the extract beginning from:
“Her name was Sulekha..... find bridegrooms for them.” Narrate this extract in short, making Sulekha (Bholi) the narrator. Write it in your notebook. Begin with “I was named Sulekha ..................”
‘There is no short-cut to success’.
Expand this maxim with a suitable introduction, body with examples, and conclusion. Write it in your notebook in about 20 lines.
Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.
Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% - Special Combo Offers – Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.
Write a report of an event held at your school using Passive voice. Use Simple Past Tense to narrate the event.
You have won the first prize in the essay writing competition. ______
Create a poster for the following.
Say ‘No to Drugs’ – Design a poster for it is not more than 50 words. You may use slogans/ phrases.
“I will pay tomorrow.” He said that he would pay ______.
What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own words. (in about fifty words)
Complete the following picture board.
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Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words easy or strong.
The dog is ______
The horse is ______
The elephant is ______
Use the option to fill in the blank.
Ram ______ a good football player.
This is Rajiv’s family. They are a healthy family. See what each one does to remain healthy.
Make word families. The first word in each has been written for you.
Look at the words given below and put them under the things that they are made of –
List as many summer activities as you can.
The girl looked up at the ______of stars.
Rearrange the sentences given below and write a summary of the story in a paragraph. Begin with:
Philip Sletherby was travelling by train to Brill Manor.
- The young man introduced himself as Bertie, the son of Saltpen Jago.
- Bertie needed three pounds desperately and asked Sletherby to lend it to him.
- All the time Sletherby was gazing at the door panel of the car, on which were the two crests – a demi-lion and a greyhound courant.
- He was received by Claude People. K.C., who had kept on talking about various things.
- Bertie had left his purse behind, after sealing an envelope with the crest on the purse.
- Bertie stated that it was the Jago crest. He further added that his mother’s hair was dark brown similar to his.
- While describing the appearance of Honario Saltpen-Jago, K.C. referred to her altered hairstyle.
- Sletherby realized that Bertie had not lied to him, but that he had mistaken him for fraud.
- He explained that the Saltpen crest was that of a demi-lion.
- Sletherby sat dumbstruck on learning that Mrs. Honario Saltpen Jago had changed her dark brown hair to a blonde, just five weeks ago.
- Sletherby pointed out to him that his mother’s letter had a greyhound courant crest.
- His companion in the train was a young man who was searching for something frantically
- Suspecting foul play, Sletherby did not give him any money, as he knew Mrs. Saltpen-Jago was a blonde.
Woman 5 was not aware of what was happening. Why?
How did Miss Meadows express her joy, when she returned to the music class?
The Government of Tamil Nadu has imposed a ban on the use of plastic. Effective implementation of this ban depends on public awareness and individual responsibility.
Write an article of 150 words for your school magazine to create an awareness of the dangers posed by indiscriminate use of plastic. Expand the ideas given below as notes.
Notes:
a. Introduction
(i) Plastic – synthetic material – doesn’t decompose in soil
(ii) Inevitable role of plastic – man’s day-to-day life
b. Human Health Hazard
(i) Leeching of plastic into food – micro plastic entering food chain
(ii) Human body’s inability to deal with this unnatural substance
(iii) Reaction of microplastic in human body and ill effects
c. Adverse Effects on Plants and Animals
(i) Plastic particles choking waterways – affect aquatic animals
(ii) Ingestion by aquatic and terrestrial animals–blocking of intestines and respiratory passages
d. Environmental Degradation
(i) Manufacturing process and burning of plastics–pollute atmosphere
(ii) Plastic–non-biodegradable – interferes with soil microorganisms – affects soil fertility
e. Conclusion
(i) Suggestions for restricted use – alternatives for one-time use of plastics
(ii) Segregation of plastic waste – for recycling
Which of the following lines tells us that the poet Wordsworth carried a mental picture of the daffodils?
Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue.
Who is your favourite comedian?
