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प्रश्न
Which local bird is like the goldfinch.
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उत्तर
In India, Lutino Indian Ringneck, a singing bird with yellow feathers, is like the goldfinch.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Can it be argued that this is an anti- war poem?
Explain the use of words like ‘fluttering’ and ‘dancing’ as used by the poet.
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:
Explain in your own words the meaning of the line ‘the hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk’.
What does the old man’s moral dilemma reveal in Hemingway’s short story, “The Old Man at the Bridge?
What are the techniques used by Ruskin Bond to create an atmosphere of strangeness, mystery and super naturalism in the story? Can Ruskin Bond be called a visual writer? Why?
You had been waiting outside the examination hall. Describe what you saw and the sounds you heard when you arrived at the place. What were your feelings? Describe how the scene changed once you entered the hall and the examination started.
Anil is too fast a runner not to come first in the race. (Begin: Anil is so………….)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
For some time Mother had greatly envied us our swimming, both in the daytime and at night, but as she pointed out when we suggested she join us, she was far too old for that sort of thing. Eventually, however, under constant pressure from us, Mother paid a visit into town and returned to the villa coyly bearing a mysterious parcel. Opening this she astonished us all by holding up an extraordinary shapeless garment of black cloth, covered from top to bottom with hundreds of frills and pleats and tucks.
‘Well, what do you think of it?’ Mother asked.
We stared at the odd garment and wondered what it was for.
‘What is it?’ asked Larry at length.
‘It’s a bathing-costume, of course,’ said Mother. “What on earth did you think it was?’ ‘It looks to me like a badly-skinned whale,’ said Larry, peering at it closely.
You can’t possibly wear that, Mother,’ said Margo, horrified, Shy, it looks as though it was made in nineteen-twenty.’
‘What are all those frills and things for?’ asked Larry with interest.
‘Decoration, of course,’ said Mother indignantly.
‘What a jolly idea! Don’t forget to shake the fish out of them when you come out of the water.’
‘Well, I like it, anyway,’ Mother said firmly, wrapping the monstrosity up again, ‘and I’m going to wear it.’
‘You’ll have to be careful you don’t get waterlogged, with all that cloth around you,’ said Leslie seriously.
‘Mother, it’s awful; you can’t wear it,’ said Margo. ‘Why on earth didn’t you get something more up to date?’
‘ When you get to my age, dear, you can’t go around in a two-piece bathing suit… you don’t have the figure for it.’
‘I’d love to know what sort of figure that was designed for,’ remarked Larry.
‘You really are hopeless, Mother,’ said Margo despairingly.
‘But I like it… and I’m not asking you to wear it,’ Mother pointed out angrily.
‘That’s right, you do what you want to do,’ agreed Larry; ‘don’t be put off. It’ll probably suit you very well if you can grow another three or four legs to go with it.’
Mother snorted indignantly and swept upstairs to try on her costume. Presently she called to us to come and see the effect, and we all trooped up to the bedroom. Roger the dog, was the first to enter, and on being greeted by this strange apparition clad in its voluminous black costume rippling with frills, he retreated hurriedly through the door, backward, barking ferociously. It was some time before we could persuade him that it really was Mother, and even then he kept giving her vaguely uncertain looks from the corner of his eye. However, in spite of all opposition, Mother stuck to her tent-like bathing- suit, and in the end we gave up.
In order to celebrate her first entry into the sea we decided to have a moonlight picnic down at the bay, and sent an invitation to Theodore, who was the only stranger that Mother would tolerate on such a great occasion. The day for the great immersion arrived, food and wine were prepared, the boat was cleaned out and filled with cushions and everything was ready when Theodore turned up.
One word answers or short phrases will be accepted.
- peering
- ferociously
- immersion
(b) Answer the following questions briefly in your own words.
- Why did mother not join the swimming in the beginning?
- Briefly describe her swimming costume.
- What did Larry think it was?
- Which sentence tells you that Margo thought it was old fashioned?
- What was Leslie’s concern?
- Why did mother think it was suitable?
(c)
(i) In not more than 60 words describe what happened after mother went upstairs to try on her costume.
(ii) Give a title to your summary in 3 (c) (i). Give a reason to justify your choice.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice.
(i) Name the speaker. Why did the speaker appeal to the Jew for mercy? Earlier who else in the play appealed for mercy?
(ii) What are the three qualities of mercy which the speaker has stated just before the extract?
(iii) Give the meaning of‘But mercy is above this sceptred sway’. How does Shylock turn down Portia’s plea for mercy? What does he insist on?
(iv) What is Bassanio ready to do for Antonio in the court? Why is Bassanio snubbed immediately by the disguised Portia?
(v) Mention two prominent character traits of Shylock as highlighted through the scene from which the extract has been taken. Substantiate your answer with examples from the text.
Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
The child helped her mother to make breakfast. She washed the tomatoes.
I have never seen a film as bad as this. ·
(Begin: This is ........................................ )
Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Scientific intervention is necessary to unearth buried mysteries.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
scientific detachment
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Himalayan Quake 2005
Write a letter to your friend narrating your experiences in a rescue operation.
Discuss in pairs or in small groups
Living abroad is challenging in many ways.
How did the narrator learn to distinguish between 'a flask' and 'a thermos'?
Give reasons for the following.
Satyajit attending the village wedding.
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.
Re-word the line from the story:
Miss Beam was all that I had expected — middle-aged, full of authority.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Anchor.
List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you.
(a) He had not heard of Kasbai.
(b) ___________________________
(c) ___________________________
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
A system where the government is elected and ruled by people is called - ________________.
Read and understand the following poem ‘Paper Boats’ and write its paraphrase in your own simple language. (You may take the help of a dictionary or the internet.) The first line is done for you.
(Day after day, one after another, I sail paper boats on the stream of flowing water.)
Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.
Choose the correct alternative for the given line. Focus on the inference of the poet.
‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by’
The line means - __________________.
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.
Something that you use to decorate your home on special occasions.
Use the internet, your school library, or other sources for the following activity.
Try to find other nature poems.
Write your opinion, in your own words:-
Why do you think the children dislike their aunt’s story?
Is the insect described in the poem a real insect? Think about an imaginary creature. Describe it in your own words. You may draw its picture and label it.
Complete the following and write a paragraph for the given activity.
Form groups of 5-8. In each group, rewrite the story in the form of a play. Present scenes from your play in the classroom.
Read about the space mission of Sunita Williams. Imagine you are going to interview her. Frame 10 to 12 interview relevant questions regarding-
- her early life, training
- education
- her actual flight into space
- future plans
- her message to viewers.
Write a news report on the ‘Environment Day’ celebrated in your school.
Look at the picture given below and frame your own slogan.
Draft Letter for the following.
You are Sadasivam. You recently visited your native town in Vellore. You happened to accompany your grandmother to your family temple. You were shocked to notice the poor condition and maintenance of the temple. Write a letter to the Editor of the local newspaper highlighting the poor condition of the temple. Also, give some suggestions and request the HRC to take steps to improve the situation.
“I met you yesterday.” Sam told me that he had met me ______
Collect all the poems. Compile an Anthology of BioPoems of Class VII.
Correct the use of the describing word in the following sentence.
This is the simpler problem of them all.
Find out the following from ten families living in your neighbourhood.
| Count the number of F1* F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Total |
| children below 5 years of age |
| children from 5-14 years |
| grown-up children from 15-20 |
| elders from 21-50 years |
| old people who are above 50 years |
| total number of people in the family |
*F = Family
- How many members are educated in each family?
- From amongst the ten families, how many are educated?
Now talk to your partner and then write a report about your neighbourhood.
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
laxmi why are you crying
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
This tree was the home a flock ______ wild geese.
The hunter shot at the ______of birds.
What was the daily routine of the grandmother at home?
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.
a guardian of peace:
What did she consider her greatest achievement? Why?
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends on a picnic they enjoyed recently
The photographer made the author wait for ______.
Why had Miss Meadows chosen 'A Lament' as the lesson that particular day?
Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:
Imagine a situation where a child runs away from home but later returns. Why did he or she run away? What made him/her come back? Write an original short story entitled: 'Finding My Way Home'.
You have planned to organize a health camp at school. Write a letter to the Manager of a supermarket requesting sponsorship for the event. Name the event and explain how it will benefit both the community as well as the supermarket.
Write the full form for the following.
wasn’t - ______
School examinations do not test intelligence. Express your views either for or against this statement
Identify the list in which Abou Ben Adhem's name appeared right at the top.
You are the editor of your school magazine. You want to bring about awareness among the students on the topic -Noise Pollution: A threat to all life forms. Write an article in about 300 words based on the following points:
Causes of noise pollution - effects on humans - effects on other living creatures - measures to reduce noise pollution - role of authorities - conclusion.
Prepare a set of questions to interview -
A well-known social worker in your area.
What strategies do you use when you study on your own?
What’s the difference between ‘hear’ and ‘listen?
What do you think prompts the poet’s desire for a temporary escape in the poem, Birches? Why does he wish to come back to Earth? Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 100-150 words.
What leads Mathew Arnold to tell his beloved, “Ah, love, let us be true’, in the last stanza of the poem, The Dover Beach? Write your answer in a short paragraph of 100-150 words.
