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प्रश्न
Tick the right answer.
When we take to something, we find it (boring/interesting).
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उत्तर
When we take to something, we find it interesting.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Find the words in the text which show Ustad Bismillah Khan’s feelings about the items listed below. Then mark a tick (✓ ) in the correct column. Discuss your answers in class.
| Bismillah Khan’s Feelings about | Positive | Negative | Neutral |
| 1. teaching children music | |||
| 2. the film world | |||
| 3. migrating to the U.S.A | |||
| 4. playing at temples | |||
| 5. getting the Bharat Ratna | |||
| 6. the banks of the Ganga | |||
| 7. leaving Benaras and Dumraon |
Match the meanings with the words/expressions in italic, and write the appropriate
meaning next to the sentence.
I got a fright when I realised how close I was to the cliff edge.
Go to the local library or talk to older persons in your locality and find legends in your own language. Tell the class these legends.
Based on your reading of the story, answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
“The very naming of Harold had caused a sacrifice on his part.” The writer’s tone here is
Easton, with a little laugh, as if amused, was about to speak again when the other forestalled him. The glum-faced man had been watching the girl’s countenance with veiled glances from his keen, shrewd eyes.
“You’ll excuse me for speaking, miss, but, I see you’re acquainted with the marshall here. If you’ll ask him to speak a word for me when we get to the pen he’ll do it, and it’ll make things easier for me there. He’s taking me to Leavenworth prison. It’s seven years for counterfeiting.”
“Oh!” said the girl, with a deep breath and returning color. “So that is what you are doing out here? A marshal!”
“My dear Miss Fairchild,” said Easton, calmly, “I had to do something. Money has a way of taking wings unto itself, and you know it takes money to keep step with our crowd in Washington. I saw this opening in the West, and—well, a marshalship isn’t quite as high a position as that of ambassador, but—”
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow.
What was the crime of the prisoner? And what is the punishment.
But even as he approached the boy, Mr. Oliver sensed that something was wrong. The boy appeared to be crying. His head hung down, he held his face in his hands, and his body shook convulsively. It was a strange, soundless weeping, and Mr. Oliver felt distinctly uneasy.
Well, what’s the matter, he asked, his anger giving way to concern. What are you crying for? The boy would not answer or look up. His body continued to be wracked with silent sobbing.
Oh, come on, boy. You shouldn’t be out here at this hour. Tell me the trouble. Look up.
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow.
Describe the posture of the boy.
What does ti» poet wish for al the end ~f the poem? What does tl1e poem tell the readers about the poet? Give a reason to justify yow· answer.
Name some other creatures that live in anthills.
Why did Tilloo’s father advise him not to try to reach the surface of the planet?
Discuss in small groups
• Has Rukku Manni done exactly the same as the children? In your opinion, then, is it right for one party to blame the other?
Answer the following question.
Why is it good to have rebels?
What surprised Mr. Purcell one day?
How does an electric fan managed to throw so much air when it is switched on?
Why do you think the child ran away on seeing the snake?
Is it good to play with snakes which are not very dangerous?
Multiple Choice Question:
Brick, stone, wood, etc. are required to make a ________
Multiple Choice Question:
Which one of the following mistakes the child does not make?
Multiple Choice Question:
What does the poem reveal about the speaker?
Complete the following sentences from memory choosing a phrase from those given in brackets.
Uncle told me ______ while he was away.
Ray Bradbury’s short story ‘The Pedestrian’, can be best described as ______.
