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प्रश्न
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.
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उत्तर
Do it yourself.
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Whose family has been referred to earlier in the context?
Describe in your own words the poet’s feelings when he sees the host of golden daffodils ?
The free bird thinks of another breeze
And the trade winds soft through
The sighing trees
And the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright
Lawn and he names the sky his own.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
According to the poem, how can the free bird be best described ?
The caged bird sings with
A fearful trill of things unknown
But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What parallel can be drawn to the poet’s feelings and that of the caged bird?
The air broke into a mist with bells,
The old walls rocked with the crowd and cries.
Had I said, "Good folk, mere noise repels....
But give me your sun from yonder skies!"
They had answered "And afterward, what else?"
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Alack, it was I who leaped at the sun
To give it my loving friends to keep!
Naught man could do,have I left undone:
And you see my harvest, what I reap
This very day, now a year is run.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Who won the race and how? Explain in about 50 words.
What human value is displayed by the action of the eight contestants?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
I don't know what they were arguing __________ but I could hear angry voices.
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]
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
He found the key just _______ the front door.
He drew a beautiful diagram________ the board.
She battled her way ___________the crowd.
We were asked to gather_________ the teacher.
Answer the following questions with reference to Ray Douglas Bradbury’s short story, ‘All Summer in a Day’:
Why was there so much excitement in the schoolroom that morning? What sets Margot apart from the other children?
Here are the terms of different kinds of vessels: yacht, boat, canoe, ship, steamer, schooner. Think of similar terms in your language.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
He was visibly moved.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
He was visually impaired.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The team played two matches successively.
What was John Garrideb's objective in inventing the story of Alexander Hamilton Garrideb and his legacy?
Chako's firmness in dealing with the irrational behaviour of his father.
‘Forgiveness is often better than punishment’. Write two paragraphs – one for and another against this notion.
Make a list of jobs which would give you an opportunity to help the society or serve the country. Also mention the different ways in which they can be beneficial to the people and also the country.
There are certain words that are repeated in the poem. For example, ‘no more’ (Line 7).
Find out other similar expressions.
Explain the effect they have created in the poem.
Read the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost.
Your teacher will speak the word given below. Write against two new words that rhyme with it.
young ______ ______
What do you know about Kalpana Chawla’s education? How did she become an American citizen?
What happened to the crow in the end?
The words in the box are all words that describe movement. Use them to fill in the blank in the sentence below.
When he began to trust me, the squirrel began ____________ into my pockets for morsels of cake.
Notice the use of ‘there’ in the following sentences.
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There was a big crowd at the fair.
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There were many things I’d have liked to buy.
Now rewrite the following sentences using ‘there’ in the beginning. Look at the following examples.
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I can do nothing to help you.
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There is nothing I can do to help you.
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A man at the door is asking to see you.
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There is a man at the door asking to see you.
1. This park has beautiful roses.
2. Your story has no fun in it.
3. We have no secrets between us.
4. My village has two primary schools.
5. This problem can be solved in two ways.
The traits of the characters you meet in the extract are jumbled. Sort them out and write them in the appropriate columns.
(Shy, bold, gruff, friendly, withdrawn, perceptive, empathetic, playful, lonely, happy, gentlemanly, frank, mature, dull, sharp, adventurous.)
| Jo | Laurie | Grandpa |
Complete the web highlighting the feelings/emotions of Tenzing after reaching the summit.
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
The cherry tree is a narrative poem. Features that make it a narrative poem are given below. Justify them with proper examples.
It is a time-bound poem.
The poet has observed the sower closely. Express in your own words the reverence the poet has for the sower.
Write an appreciation of the sonnet. Refer to the points to be covered for appreciation.
- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem
List all possible sources of light which enable you to see. Try to list at least 10 to 15. You may add the following to your list: Different kinds of lamps in your house, different sources you see in nature, different sources used by man in the past, etc.
Read the following note from a school girl’s diary:
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Miss Fernandes is our new class teacher. She is slim and fit even at the age of 50. With her grey hair, spectacles, and plain formal clothes, she looks so strict! But we discovered that her classes can be great fun. We begin each class with a simple two-minute game or activity. Today we had to write as many words beginning with 'a' as we could, within 60 seconds. I wrote 50! I got a pot on my back for making 'the best effort'! I feel on top of the world. |
Write diary entries for the interesting or important events that take place in your school. Write at least 3 entries.
'Narnia' (part 1,2,3 and 4) is a film about 4 children who find a path to Narnia. Discuss in your class, the special effects, and direction. Write a review with the help of the following points in about 100 to 150 words.
- Storyline
- Producer
- Director
- Music Director
- Characters/ casting (major and minor)
- Setting / location
- Conflict
- Message
- Significance of the title.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde returned the diamond necklace to her friend.
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.
A special type of embroidery
Maintain a diary at least for a week. Write about your interactions with other people in your surroundings in 3-4 lines. Also write whether you find the interactions happy unhappy, satisfactory-unsatisfactory, enjoyable-stressful, etc.
‘Invictus’ is an example of Traditional Poetry. ‘Please Listen’ is an example of Free Verse.
Answer the following question :
Is the influence of foreign customs always beneficial?
Drafting a Speech. Discuss in groups each block and make notes about it.
Divide the class into groups and conduct a poster-making competition for an Eye /Blood Donation Camp. Fix up the details of the above camp, like time, place, etc.
Describe the picture in 50 words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words given below.
modern world – left alone – busy – gadgets – cell phones – ignored – feels alone – lonely – sad feeling
Write an article for the following.
Recently while returning home from school you were knocked down by a speeding motorcycle. You escaped with minor injuries. You are Kishore/ Kavitha of class XI, studying in GHSS, Coimbatore. Write an article to The Hindu, in about 150-200 words expressing your concern about the increasing number of road accidents due to reckless driving. Also, stress the importance of following traffic rules.
Draft Letter for the following.
You are Ajeet, living in a remote village in Tirunelveli. You participated in a health camp organized by your school. You were surprised to observe that most of the residents were unaware of health and hygiene. As a concerned citizen, write a letter to the editor stating the need to organize such camps focusing on the importance of health and hygiene.
Collect all the poems. Compile an Anthology of BioPoems of Class VII.
Work in groups.
- Discuss how your mother cooks rice in your house.
- Write down the ingredients you need like rice and water.
- List the steps in cooking. The words in the recipe above will help you.
- Each person in the group should tell others how rice is cooked in their house.
- Now write down the recipe.
Letters to friends and close family are written in the same way as you speak to them.
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Krishna Boys’ Hostel writer’s address Model Public School Kolkata 10th July 2000 date My dear Ma, greeting This is my first letter after the summer vacation. We started our classes the day after we reached the hostel. I have settled in well. introduction We have a new teacher for clay modeling and pottery. She tells us how to make fruits and vegetables with clay. We then paint them. They look so real. body We have an inter-house poetry recitation coming up in August. I am really excited about it. It is a long poem but we learn it together with our teacher. It is nice to be back in school with my friends and teachers. I remember you and Baba a lot. Give my love to grandmother and grandfather. ending Do write back soon. Your loving son Pratap, closing |
After reading the letter, answer the following questions.
- Who has written the letter?________
- To whom has the letter been written? ________
- Where is the writer of the letter? _________
- What is the name of his hostel? _________
- On which date was this letter written?________
Write about yourself using the following expressions (do you play in the park, go to bed late, fuss over food, study hard, etc.?)
| always | frequently | usually |
| often | sometimes | rarely |
For example - I always do my work neatly.
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
Use the option to fill in the blank.
Her frock______too long.
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
Look for words in the poem which sound like the words given below.
- are ______
- there ______
- flour ______
- where ______
- son ______
- threw ______
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
rahim ravi and raju are going to see the circus
Which of the following would you expect a carpenter to use at work?
bench, poker, plane, chisel, fork, spade, blotting paper, lawn-mower, telescope, pincers, jaw, scissors, hammer, map, nails, lathe, pencil, anvil.
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
alone was not Robinson an island on
Use the above map to answer the questions.
- What does the dotted line on the map show?
- What road would Ajay take to get to the boat club?
- What building is next to the picnic area?
- What road passes by Ajay’s house?
- What other way could Ajay use to get from his house to his grandmother’s house?
Now write:
Use verbs like go, turn, cross
Use prepositions like: across, between, in front of, beside, near, behind, and write how you get home from school.
What did he keep doing while on his rounds?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?
What caught his attention about the car door?
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about the uses of the internet
What changes had the photographer effected on Leacock’s face in the picture?
What was the knife that Miss Meadows carried with her?
What would make Jack the owner instead of being the tenant?
How did Jack manage to pay seven pounds eighty and eighty pence out of six pounds?
Why is there a double negative in the title: The Never – Never Nest? Elucidate with reasons from the play.
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Obtaining a demand draft from a bank
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
Referring closely to the conversation between Prospero and Ferdinand at the beginning of Act IV of The Tempest, bring out Prospero’s concerns as a father.
Complete the dialogue:
| Manas: | How much is the SSC exam fee? |
| Clerk: | __________________ |
| Manas: | When is the last date to submit the exam form? |
| Clerk: | __________________ |
Translate the following sentence into your mother tongue.
The second question to ask is - is it pleasant?
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A doctor
Write points and counter points on the following topic:
You must memorise the rules of grammar
Discuss the challenges that people have to face due to disabilities.
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
Write a composition (in approximately 400-450 words) on the following subject:
A person should be judged by the way they treat their subordinates. Present your reflections on this statement.
Based on the short story, The Story of an Hour, discuss what can be inferred about the significance of the open window in Mrs. Mallard’s room. Write your answer in a short paragraph of 100-150 words.
