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प्रश्न
Tick the statement that is true.
The story tries to relate history to Science.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
The Story tries to relate history to Science. (True)
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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the thought was almost revolting
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an expanse of pure white serenity
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a turning-point
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accepted her seclusion with resignation
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a veritable bedlam of chirrupings
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frivolous rebukes
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the sagging skins of the dilapidated drum
Briefly explain the following statement from the text.
“The lack of determinism in quantum theory!”
How does the insertion of dialogue in the story contribute to its interest?
‘The Tale of Melon City’ has been narrated in a verse form. This is a unique style which lends extra charm to an ancient tale. Find similar examples in your language. Share them in the class.
Identify the lines that reveal the critical tone of the poet towards the felling of the tree.
What does the reference to raw mythology imply?
Discuss the following in pairs or in small groups.
Kumudini Lakhia's life is an inspiring illustration of the emancipation of women.
Guess the types of hardships they must have faced in their childhood and youth.
Think and answer in your own words.
How do parents react when they see children soil their clothes in dust and heat?
Discuss with your partner and describe the atmosphere in the woods when Mrs. Adis didn’t hand over Peter Crouch to the keepers because -
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
Discuss in groups, reasons/ consequences/ effects:
The life of the cherry tree was threatened.
Read the story and choose the appropriate meaning.
Palette __________________.
The last leaf fell off during the rain.
For preparing questions based on the poem, an overall understanding of the poem is a must. Discuss with your partner and prepare a set of five questions.
For example:
- What is the name of the bridge?
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
Say where . . . . . . .
______ does Beauty’s smile begin?
Go through the poem and state whether the following statement is true or false.
Planners are concerned about the environment of the area.
Imagine that one of your family members/friends/classmates has recently undergone surgery. You were curious and wanted to learn about his/her experience.
Match the questions you asked with their answers.
| 1. | What health problem did you suffer from? | a. | I was given a bath and I wore a surgical gown. |
| 2. | Whom did you inform about it first? | b. | I was given an injection of anesthesia. |
| 3. | What type of doctor did you consult? | c. | I consulted an orthopedic surgeon. |
| 4 | How did he/she find out that you needed a surgery? | d. | I was relieved and happy that the operation was over. |
| 5. | What preparation was done before the surgery? | e. | I had fractured my ankle while playing hockey. |
| 6. | What did you feel when you were taken to the operation theatre? | f | No, I did not feel anything. I was fast asleep. |
| 7. | What was the first step before the actual surgery? | g. | I recovered and I could walk normally after 3 weeks. |
| 8. | Did you feel any pain during the surgery? | h. | Our school hockey coach. |
| 9. | What did you feel when you opened your eyes after the operation? | i. | The doctor took an X-ray of my ankle, and he found a fracture in my ankle. |
| 10. | How soon did you recover? | j. | I was very nervous. |
Write about how your family supports you to go to school.
Discuss in groups and think about it.
Mention three occasions on which you have made someone else angry. What made that person angry? Can you avoid such things in the future?
Write short note on the following:
The 1883 eruption
Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer because he understood human nature better than anyone else. Explain the statement in the context of the play.
Do you know any poem or song about the moon in your own language? Sing it in the class.
Answer the following question in one sentence.
Who misses all the fun?
Form pairs. Complete the following table through discussions.
| Occupation | Necessary Qualities | Reasons |
| Student | ||
| Teacher | ||
| Housewife | ||
| Sportsman | ||
| Artist | ||
| Singer | ||
| Author | ||
| Umpire | ||
| Actor | ||
| Scientist |
The merchant ships brought spices and other treasures from India and other countries to Italy.
Add ten more words to the list on your own. Each of the component words must be meaningful.
Visit a library:
Read other tales from Shakespeare, for example, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Macbeth, and The Tempest.
What themes would you like to add to the themes given in this passage?
Visit a library:
Find and read stories and poems written by Edith Nesbit.
Imagine that there is a Mr Somebody who has to correct all the wrongs that are done by Mr Nobody. Write in the following table, what Mr Somebody will have to do.
| Mr Nobody’s Actions | Tasks for Mr Somebody |
| 1. The plate is broken / cracked | Mend the plate. / Throw it away carefully. |
| 2. The book is torn | ____________ |
| 3. The door is ajar. | ____________ |
| 4. The buttons are pulled from the shirt | ____________ |
| 5. The pins are scattered. | ____________ |
| 6. The door is still squeaking. | ____________ |
| 7. There are finger marks upon the door. | ____________ |
| 8. The ink has spilled over. | ____________ |
| 9. Boots are lying around. | ____________ |
| 10. ____________ | ____________ |
| 11. ____________ | ____________ |
Add a few more things to the list in the above table, using your own ideas and experience.
Prepare similar word chains using the following ideas.
waterbody - pool ____________.
Form groups of 4. Find all the references to the time given in the passage. Then make a chart to show the events described in the passage along with the time when they occur. Example:
| All night long: | The crew stayed on their feet. |
| Near midnight: | ________________________ |
| At 12.53: | ________________________ |
(Use as many lines as you need.)
Choose the appropriate phrase to insert in the gap, to make the sentence meaningful. Use the appropriate form of the verb.
Before we do the experiment in the Laboratory, let me ______ you all about it.
Who said the following, to whom, and when?
“O Holy Master, bless us with thy song !”
Rearrange the following in their proper order as in the poem. Write the serial number against each line:-
(a) The Ostad sang the Malkous Raga enchantingly.
(b) Akbar followed Tansen, dressed miserably.
(c) I request you to sing such a song that will I experience unmatched joy.
(d) Ostad was nowhere to be seen.
(e) O Divine Teacher, please gift us the joy of your song.
(f) One day, the singer sang Deepak Raga in the court.
(g) Akbar expressed his wish to meet the Teacher.
(h) He experienced heavenly delight.
(i) Tansen sings to please the earthly king but Ostad devotes his songs to God.
(j) She sang Raga Malhar, which had a cooling effect.
What did the husband want to buy?
Find out how the following game is played.
Kho-Kho
Write a short note/story based on the ill effects of pollution.
Read the following line from the poem and answer the question that follow.
My heart will keep the courage of the quest And hope the road's last turn will be the best.
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My heart will keep the courage of the quest, And hope the road's last turn will be the best. |
- What kind of quest does the poet seek here?
- What is the poet’s hope?
Identify the character or speaker.
What a trouble must I have been to you then!
Who is wise according to you?
The author left the ties in the taxi.
Read the following line from the poem and answer the question given below.
| And so it were wisest to keep our feet From wandering into Complaining Street; |
- What is the wisest thing that the poet suggests?
- What does the phrase ‘to keep our feet from wandering’ refer to?
What are the two reasons the author gives for the plants moving towards grandfather?
Who is Raj?
Work in pair, find answer for the question and share in the class.
Which word refers to ‘rain’?.
How does the poet describe the Indian seasons? Write in your own words in about 50 words.
The hut was very ______.
Mother nature gives everything for all ______.
They would rest on the tree.
Write the word under the correct group and divide it.
bullet
candle
bat
title
ball
tiffin
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What was the reason behind Nandhini’s dullness?
Try your own.
The goose is swimming with its ______.
Pick out the rhyming words and write.
| green | |
| human | |
| will | |
| welfare |
Name the animal and sound it makes.
How did Miss Sullivan help Helen?
Choose the right word.
“Eat the leaves of the tamarind tree, and you’ll also sing like ______.
How can we identify insecure websites?
