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प्रश्न
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportorial
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उत्तर
Reportorial: related to or characteristic of a newspaper reporter.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer of these question in a short paragraph (about 30 words).
What kind of teachers did Margie and Tommy have?
It is easy to advise others not to worry, but difficult for oneself to follow the same. Narrate an experience which made you realise the truth of this statement.
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
The Principal looks _____________ matters of complaint from teachers and students.
What message is relevant to the present age in the poem?
Which literary device is used in the last two lines:
Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear, Like her bridal laughter and bridal tear.
Why is the poet so much against watching television? Give two reasons.
Is there repetition used in the poem? Why?
In “Caged Bird,” what does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
What is the rhyme of ‘The Patriot: An Old Story’?
What kind of atheletes were they?
Who won the race as described in the end.
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?
Make a critical appreciation of the short story, “A Horse and Two Goats,” by R.K. Narayan.
If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
(Begin : Unless …………….)
Describe the incident of the assassination attempt that took place during the night, in not more than 100 words (Paragraphs 4 to 15). Failure to keep within the word limit will be penalized. You will be required to:
(i) List your ideas clearly in point form. [6]
(ii) In about 100 words, write your points in the form of a connecting passage. [6]
The anthology `ISC Collection of Short Stories' includes several stories in which a woman is a central character. Which female character has awakened your admiration, sympathy or interest and why?
Write a composition (350–400 words) on the following:
You had booked a ticket on an early morning train. However, you woke up late and missed it. You then decided to run to catch a bus to the next station, where you hoped to catch up with the train. Narrate the entire event, including how you felt, the effort you made, and how you finally caught the train. What did you learn from this stressful experience?
Write a composition (350 – 400 words) on the following:
All Girls or all-Boys Schools provide a better learning environment than co-educational schools. Express your views either for or against the statement.
Not many people read for pleasure these days.
(Begin: Few ................................. )
Notice the following sentence patterns.
For song…duly with love returns
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Fascinating facts about water
Discuss in groups of four.
“Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and an ailing environment?”
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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Remove
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slackers
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muck
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kept in
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got carried away
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cut
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sadist
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shrivelled up
Discuss in pairs or in small groups
The Indian family system offers more security to the aged than what is found in the West.
Surf the net and obtain more information about the conservation work done by Shaaz. Prepare posters to inspire others and display them on your college noticeboard.
Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:
Geologist
Now write a paragraph or two about these two stories, comparing them.
The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Garden.
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
'Even small things in nature play a big role. So protect nature!'
Draft a short speech on the above topic, which you could give at your school assembly.
Use the following steps while drafting.
- Greeting
- Salutation
- Self - Introduction
- Introduction of the topic
- Body of the Speech
- Conclusion
- Expression of gratitude to audience
Imagine your friend is a table tennis champion who has won the semi-final in the inter-collegiate championship. Due to overconfidence, she neither practices nor does she take her opponent seriously. This may result in her losing the final. Suggest some ways to make her aware of the importance of hard work and regular practice.
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).
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde returned the diamond necklace to her friend.
Can you think of a parallel scene of dawn or evening when everything is steeped in golden light?
Find and write the descriptions of different people given in this story.
Expand the theme in a write-up of about 20 lines.
‘Books are our real friends’
Prepare a ‘tourism leaflet’ on the following.
Your Home Town
Complete the Interview with an imaginary Captain of the Ladies Cricket Team of your Town/City/State.
Interview
| Interviewer: | J Prasad (J. P.) |
| Captain: | Vijetha Bhide (V. B.) |
| J. P.: | Good Morning. We are simply privilleged and delighted to have the presence of the Captain of our State Women’s Cricket Team, which won the final of the Inter State series in Mumbai, last week. Hello Vijetha, welcome to our show. |
| V. B.: | Thank you for inviting me. |
(Now continue the interview adding about 4 to 5 Questions/Answers and conclude it with a farewell message.)
The fly gives into flattery and becomes the spider’s prey. If you are asked to give a happy ending to the poem, how will you save the fly? Write in your own words.
Pick out the nouns from the poem. Write as many Cinquain poems as you can.
Now complete the following suitably.
________ the teacher walked into the room.
Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words easy or strong.
Skipping is ______.
Jumping is ______ than skipping.
Walking is the ______ of all.
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The cows ______ grazing in the field.
This is a park where children talk to different animals and birds. Write four sentences about the picture. Use capital letters where required, complete sentences and punctuation.
Now colour the picture.
Some words have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the option and fill in the blank.
The bird sits on a______.
Write these sentences in the correct order. Also, choose the right word from the box and add it before each sentence. Remember to put a comma after it, for example, Finally...
| First, Then, After, that, Finally |
- It gave him its branches to make a house.
- It asked him to sit on the stump.
- It gave him its trunk to make a boat.
- The tree gave its apples to the boy.
Tina goes to her school library to borrow a book. Complete her dialogue with the librarian by using and or or in the blanks.
| Tina | Ma’am, I want to borrow a book. |
| Librarian | Do you want a story book ______a book of poems? |
| Tina | I want a story book. |
| Librarian | Do you like stories about animals ______adventure stories? |
| Tina | I like both. |
| Librarian | Go to the second cupboard. On the first shelf, you will find animal stories ______ on the second, adventure stories. |
| Tina | Ma’am, I want Black Beauty______ Panchantantra Stories |
| Librarian | You can have either Black Beauty______Panchantantra Stories |
Describe the appearance of the policeman on the beat.
What caught his attention about the car door?
As Sletherby, would you apologize to Bertie for your rude behavior? Give reasons.
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about the importance of reading newspapers
Aunt Jane seemed to think that there was a mistake in the wedding present she had given Jack. Why?
Installing a computer
The description of installing a computer in your study room is given in the form of jumbled sentences. Rearrange the sentences in the right order and form a coherent paragraph.
| 1. | Once you connect the CPU, connect the keyboard and mouse. |
| 2. | Before turning on the power, check that all parts are connected to the CPU. |
| 3. | First, open the box and take out the computer parts. |
| 4. | Plug both the computer and the monitor with a power cord. |
| 5. | Set the computer on a table or flat surface. |
| 6. | Finally, turn on the power. |
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
Discuss how in the poem Dover Beach the poet, Mathew Arnold, reposes faith in love as a beam of hope amidst the surrounding despair.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
As a member of the Student Council of your school, you wish to set up a Food Club to promote healthy eating habits among students. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, outlining the steps that you will take to make this club a success.
Write points and counter points on the following topic:
You must memorise the rules of grammar
What strategies do you use when you study on your own?
Informal Letter -
Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.
Referring closely to any two instances from the Acts studied, show how music is used to influence the course of events/action in the play, Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 200-250 words.
