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प्रश्न
The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.
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उत्तर
The poet uses the personal pronoun ‘I’ to emphasize his own independence in travelling the open road and also his freedom in choosing the road that he wishes to take. Moreover, he asserts through the abundant use of ‘I’ that he wants to live life on his own terms and always be in command of his circumstances.
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- Salutation
- Self - Introduction
- Introduction of the topic
- Body of the Speech
- Conclusion
- Expression of gratitude to audience
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Interview
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| Tiny | Sing | Talk | Bird | Free | Fly | Gift | Thank |
Create a poster for the following.
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Draft Letter for the following.
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|
boil |
water |
heat |
keep |
rice |
lid |
low |
water |
more |
ready |
What you'll need
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- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
How to make it
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- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
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| children below 5 years of age |
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| grown-up children from 15-20 |
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| old people who are above 50 years |
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- ______.
- ______.
- ______.
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| lovely | ||
| talking | ||
| listening | ||
| see | ||
| centre |
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Now, write five of these things that you will do.
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Notice The Drama Committee will meet in the classroom on Monday, at two o’clock. We’ll plan a play for our Annual Day. Will each one of you please bring a play? SHEELA |
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- Where were they to meet?
- What were they to do?
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| (iii) | ||
| (iv) | ||
| v) | ||
| (vi) | ||
| vii) |
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have not - ______
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do not - ______
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Life
