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प्रश्न
Tick the statement that is true.
The story hinges on a particular historical event.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
The story hinges on a particular historical event. (True)
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How did Griffin meet his end ?
'The Address' is a story of human predicament that follows war. Comment
Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to give vent to
Identify instances in the story that show the business acumen of Ramanand.
Discuss in pairs or groups of four.
It is difficult to part with personal items like a watch which have a sentimental value attached to them.
Why does the poet prefer to be a primitive Pagan rather than a member of civilised society?
How does the poem emphasise the physical prowess of the Hawk?
Why have the words, 'pretended' and 'seemed' been used in the lines:
...Pretended to believe every single word
of what the tiger king said.
And seemed to be taken in by all the lies.
How does the sense of these lines connect with the line 'Ajamil wasn't a fool'?
Read the story and choose the appropriate meaning.
Struggling artists ____________
Prepare an Acrostic from the word ‘Leisure’. The words should be related to what one likes to do in free time.
L______
E______
I______
S______
U______
Reading stories
E______
Form suitable groups and discuss the following.
You have heard/read stories of Akbar and Birbal, Tenali Raman, Mulla Nasruddin. Recollect and write down the names of those stories.
Pick out those aspects of a story that you find a common in all their stories.
- Humour
- Supernatural event
- Wisdom
- Suspense
- Magic
- Beauty of Nature
- Wit
- Play upon words
- Sadend
- Violence
Language Study: Degrees of comparison.
We use different forms of adjectives and adverbs to show comparison. They are known as degrees of comparison.
- Positive: Mangesh was as strong as Ravi.
She is as tall as her sister. - Comparative: Mangesh was stronger than other players.
She is taller than her sister. - Superlative: Mangesh was the strongest player in the team.
Their sister is the tallest amongst the three.
Give reasons :
Oberon and Titania fight for the custody of the Indian boy because - Oberon wants __________________.
In each of the following line, spot the sound that is used repeatedly -
- There’s a silver house in the lovely sky.
- As round as a silver crown
- It takes two weeks to build it up. And two to pull it down.
Read the given extract (Act III)
Complete the following table.
| Sr. No. | Character | Supportive Character | Incident |
| 1. | Dr. Stockmann | (a) ................................. (b) ................................ |
(a) ................................. (b) ................................ |
| 2. | Peter Stockmann | (a) ................................. (b) ................................ (c) ................................. |
(a) ................................. (b) ................................ (c) ................................. |
| 3. | Aslaksen | (a) ................................. (b) ................................ |
(a) ................................. (b) ................................ |
Apart from the stone, how many things go into the soup?
Explain the meaning of the following phrase:
An eagle’s eye
Complete the following using your own idea:
His head was too big to ______.
Write a conversation between a donkey and a dog.
Visit a library:
Read stories about Gautama Buddha. Relate one story in the class.
Read the passage and answer the following:
Who has written the book?
Write one line about the following with the help of the poem.
wind in the autumn evening
Read the passage and name the following.
He persuaded Helen to elope with him.
Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage.
At the back rose the high peak of Mount Ida, from which _______________.
Gather more information about the following from your Science textbook, the internet, and other sources.
Gravitational force
Discuss the following.
Abdul gets what he wants in the end. What is the major factor that contributes to this success?
Complete the following diagram.
Observe the picture and the labels carefully. Then match the words and the meanings given in the following table.
| Words | Meaning |
| 1. yard | (a) a floor, flat area built on a ship |
| 2. mast | (b) the forward part of the main body of a ship |
| 3. bow | (c) the forward part of a deck |
| 4. deck | (d) tall, upright pole on a ship |
| 5. forecastle | (e) a pole slung across a ship’s mast. A sail hangs from a yard. |
| 6. starboard | (f) the rearmost (back) part of a ship |
| 7. stern | (g) the part which is always at the front while the ship is sailing. |
| 8. afterdeck | (h) the right-hand side of a ship as one faces forward |
| 9. fore | (i) an open deck near the back |
Choose the appropriate phrase to insert in the gap, to make the sentence meaningful. Use the appropriate form of the verb.
I ______ just as I was to receive my Report Card.
Who said the following, to whom, and when?
“O Holy Master, bless us with thy song !”
Find the meaning of the following word.
abused
Find out how the following game is played.
Lawn Tennis
Write in short how the travellers crossed the first ditch.
What does a farmer need most for his fields?
Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying.
Have you ever seen a bird making its first-ever attempt to fly?
Identify the character or speaker.
Now pray tell me, sir, your reason for raising this sea-storm?
What were Chulongs plans for the bird?
Discuss with your partner and complete the table.
| S.No. | Question | Who asked this? | Who answered? | What was the answer? |
|
1. |
Shall we run back together? | |||
| 2. | Can you see something behind the wall? | |||
| 3. | Who said good bye? | |||
| 4 | Was it just the wind? |
What do you think are the two most important lessons that the speaker mentions?
Why does the poet tell us to speak gently to young children?
Identify the character/speaker.
Oh no, I'll never get back to the right size.
Read these lines and answer the questions given below.
Our lays are of cities whose lustre is shed,
Here ‘Lays’ means______
Describe the elephant driver in your own words.
Read these lines and answer the question given below.
How cheerful he seems to grin
Who does ‘he’ refer to?
What did Grandmother feel about trees growing in the house?
Grandmother had wanted the peepul tree cut down because______.
Mother did not ask for______.
Why did the farmer have to travel far?
Try your own.
It is used in the fisher’s _____.
The pigeon flew away for dry twigs.
Fill in the blank
Do you like apple______ orange?
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
What did the farmer find in the field?
Write the word with same meaning.
dustbin- ______.
How does she move the brush?
Replace the bold word/words with a word from the quiver and re-write the sentence –
In no time she hit the object she aimed at.
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’?
Being a bachelor, the stranger had no patience with children.
William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights of all time. He lived in the 16th century. Many Shakespearean plays have been written in the short-story form. Find out the names of at least 5 of Shakespearean plays.
Example: Romeo and Juliet
