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प्रश्न
The word 'report' means -
(a) Give a spoken or written account of something.
(b) Cover an event or subject as a journalist or reporter.
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उत्तर
Give a spoken or written account of something.
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Read the poem and fill in the table.
| Time of the day | Location | Poet’s Activity | Hawker’s Activities | Gardener’s Activities | Watchman’s Activities |
| Morning | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ |
| Afternoon | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ |
| Night | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ | __________ |
Who said to whom and when / why?
| Who said | To whom? | When / why? | |
| ......the world is full of inequalities. | |||
| I want to do something interesting. | |||
| It is against the will of God. | |||
| Our home is full of love....... | |||
| ...... we can affirm along with United Nations that men and women are equal. |
Pick out a word from the poem to complete the sentence meaningfully.
Handicapped people should never be ______. (ignored and avoided)
The kite - Bazar in Ahmedabad, is open day and night for a week.
The poem is a Petrarchan Sonnet. The poem is divided into two parts -
- An Octave
The first part comprising eight lines. - A sestet
The second part comprising six lines.
Read the first four lines of the poem. The rhyme scheme is a b b a. Read the rhyme scheme for the next four lines. It is a b b a. Now read the first three lines of the sestet and note the rhyme scheme. It is c d c. The rhyme scheme of the last three lines is d c d. This is the common design of a Petrarchan Sonnet.
This is a Petrarchan Sonnet. Complete the given table by giving examples from the poem.
| Features | Examples / Lines |
| Objects used | |
| Praise/blames | |
| Metaphor | |
| Simile | |
| Personification | |
| Number of lines | |
| Rhyme scheme |
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I am proud of you. (Rewrite using the noun form of the underlined word).
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Discuss in groups and think about it.
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Discuss and write 1-2 lines about the following.
How Bushi defeated Yonamine in the wrestling match.
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In the last stanza, there are three four-letter words that refer to a beautiful valley.
They are: • ______ • ______ • ______
Be a poet. Try to complete the following poem with words that rhyme with each other.
| I’d love to live a life that’s ______ Relax under a shady t______ And fall into a dreamy s______p, With no strict hours, forced to k______ And sing aloud a merry ______, Untrodden paths, as I walk a______g. You ask me what I’d get to ______? Fruits and nuts and berries sw______ You ask me with whom I’d get to p______ Birds and animals, happy and g______ And if a woodcutter put a c______p Firmly, I would put a st______ So that’s the life I’d like l______d Free from worries, free from gr______d |
Describe the following with the help of the (The Twelve Months) story.
Winter
Rewrite the following line in your own words.
.......... ‘till off they flash
Singing sweetly their delight.’
Write what the poet is doing.
Does the poet like the experience?
Write the line which tells us about it.
What does 'Rangaawali' mean?
Have you ever been on an adventurous journey? If yes, share your experience.
Rearrange the following sentences in a coherent order.
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- Miranda was attracted by Ferdinand and had more concern towards him.
- Prospero and Miranda came to an island and lived in a cave.
- Prospero forgave them and restored his dukedom, Milan.
- He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck the ship of his enemies.
- Prospero wanted to test Ferdinand and gave a severe task to perform.
- Using his powers, Prospero released the good spirits from large bodies of trees.
- The King of Naples, and Antonio the false brother, repented the injustice they had done to Prospero.
- Ariel was instructed to bring Ferdinand, the prince of Naples to his cave.
- Ferdinand was the second human whom Miranda had seen after her father
Why was the narrator sorry to have paid attention to the footsteps?
Departure was delayed because of the author.
Identify the speaker/character.
‘ It’s Somu’s thoughtless ways that reduce me to tears’
Why did Anne want to exchange the book ‘Camera Obscura’?
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How did Hamid’s friends show that they enjoyed eating the sweets?
Hamid’s heart sank because the price of the tongs was______for him.
Find out the rhyme scheme employed in the fourth stanza.
Neerja leapt into action when she______.
What is the ‘breath of life’?
Work in pairs and answer the following.
Pick out the rhyming words.
Identify the speaker/character.
A man fell into the sea. Please save him.
Sea turtles are very small.
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Imagine you are the girl and give a different ending to the story.
Why did the audience cheer?
Take out the correct rhyming pair from the poem and match with the given word.
| 1. | tall | |
| 2. | light | |
| 3. | might |
Choose the correct answer.
Guess how would the sparrow pull the elephant and the crocodile.
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What did Rani want to become?
What did Bala teach Nithin?
Name the pictures and match it with the rhyming words.
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dancer | |
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floor | |
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will | |
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rush |
What incident made Mugund make a wooden drum?
Before going to bed that night, Chris gave his new teacher a ______.
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Do you think Nasruddin was good at archery?
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How does Tagore acknowledge Gandhi’s noble work?
Now read the following article on the emerging career options in the modern era and answer the questions that follow.
The students at the higher secondary level in schools start thinking of suitable courses to take up at the university level based on their aptitude, ability, and interests. While considering the higher education options, they should also plan the career path they wish to take. In today’s complex job scenario, there is a mismatch between demand and supply. On one hand, we have qualified professionals desperately trying to find a job, while on the other hand, there are many professions that need suitable talented employees. But such skilled employees are unavailable. Therefore, the need of the hour is that students have an understanding of the emerging career options. and globalisation has widened the scope of career options in the twenty–first century. Let us consider some popular careers.
Fashion Designing
The current cosmopolitan and fashion–conscious wave that has taken over our country has opened up a huge arena for careers in fashion. These careers encompass designing clothes, costumes, jewellery, footwear, wardrobe, cosmetics, accessories and the like.
Culinary Arts
With food and cookery shows being a major trend across the world, culinary arts, a sub-domain of the hospitality sector, has now become the most sought-after career.
Paramedical sciences
In recent times, there has been a great demand in the health care industry. Paramedical professionals who support medical practitioners in areas such as optometry, pathology, nursing, physiotherapy, and dentistry are much sought after.
Media, Journalism and Advertising
In this information era, print and entertainment media have become a force to reckon with. This arena has become a huge career playground because youngsters are attracted to it as the exposure and reach are greater through such mass media. We notice that radio and TV channels, internet companies, and advertising agencies are increasingly recruiting qualified professionals.
Hotel Management
The hotel industry is the fastest-growing industry in India. The number of international travellers (both for business and leisure) is increasing. The hospitality and service industry offers career options such as house keeping, front-desk executives, tourism management, etc.
Sports Management
With multinational companies supporting sports, careers in sports offer enormous scope. One need not be a player or an athlete to shine in a sports career because the field of sports offers various career options such as technical trainers, commentators, sports journalists, dieticians, referees, etc. Conducting sports events successfully, organizing the event laudably, preparing the ground for the event are all part of sports management.
- When do students start thinking about their career path?
- How can students build a strong career?
- What are the integral aspects of a successful career?
- What is meant by ‘culinary art’?
- Why is media a popular career option?
- Name some paramedical courses mentioned in the passage.
- Why is the hotel industry seen as the fastest growing in India?
- Does one have to be a player to opt for a career in the field of sports? Answer giving reasons.
- Pick one word from the passage which is the opposite of ‘modern’.
- Which word in the passage means ‘composed of people from many parts of the country’?
Which of the following should one avoid while using social media? Tick against the correct options.
