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प्रश्न
We have heard of the proverb ‘Familiarity breeds contempt. Do you think that the passage of time strengthens friendship? Share your reasons with your class.
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उत्तर
Do it yourself.
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In which context is the expression, ‘mountain mist’ used here?
Analyse the symbol of Clouds, Sky, and Heavens.
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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice.
(i) Name the speaker. Why did the speaker appeal to the Jew for mercy? Earlier who else in the play appealed for mercy?
(ii) What are the three qualities of mercy which the speaker has stated just before the extract?
(iii) Give the meaning of‘But mercy is above this sceptred sway’. How does Shylock turn down Portia’s plea for mercy? What does he insist on?
(iv) What is Bassanio ready to do for Antonio in the court? Why is Bassanio snubbed immediately by the disguised Portia?
(v) Mention two prominent character traits of Shylock as highlighted through the scene from which the extract has been taken. Substantiate your answer with examples from the text.
The following common words are used in more than one sense.
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panel
studio
brush
essence
material
Examine the following sets of sentences to find out what the words, ‘panel’ and ‘essence’ mean in different contexts.
1. (i) The masks from Bawa village in Mali look like long panels of decorated wood.
(ii) Judge H. Hobart Grooms told the jury panel he had heard the reports.
(iii)The panel is laying the groundwork for an international treaty.
(iv)The glass panels of the window were broken.
(v) Through the many round tables, workshops and panel discussions, a consensus was reached.
(vi)The sink in the hinged panel above the bunk drains into the head.
2. (i) Their repetitive structure must have taught the people around the great composer the essence of music.
(ii) Part of the answer is in the proposition; but the essence is in the meaning.
(iii)The implications of these schools of thought are of practical essence for the teacher.
(iv) They had added vanilla essence to the pudding.
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Compose 4-6 lines on your own on ‘Good deeds’.
Multiple Choice Question:
The quarrel finally ended when ______
The words in the box are all words that describe movement. Use them to fill in the blank in the sentence below.
I saw a cobra ___________ out of a clump of cactus.
Re-word the lines from the story:
I had heard a great deal about Miss Beam’s school.
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- _______________
- _______________
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the dog wags its tail when its pleased but a cat waves its tail when its angry.
State whether the following statement are true or false
Bob wanted to stay for half an hour more than the appointed time.
Why did Leacock assume that the photographer was praying?
Why did Leacock visit the studio on Saturday?
He was called on Saturday to ______.
He left the studio saying ______.
Reading a map
Nowadays though locations are traced easily using GPS, (Global Positioning System) one should know what to look for in the map to reach the destination. Here are a few general instructions to be followed while reading a map.
- Identify and understand the elements of the map correctly.
- Look out for the title to know what the map shows.
- Study the symbols/colors that are used on the map and find what they stand for.
- Look at the scale of the map. (whether to be scaled or not to be scaled)
- Look for the pointer to know the direction.
Let us together scale the summit. Here is a drawing of the Everest showing the way to the summit, and the position of the camps with their heights. Trace the trekking trail to reach the summit with the given details and write an interesting paragraph in about 100 words.
The Summit of Mount Everest
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subjects:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
You have recently shifted to a new city. Describe the area where you live, your next-door neighbours, the difficulties you faced while shifting and why you like/dislike the place.
On returning home, Tishani Doshi writes her thoughts reflecting on how her decision to enrol for the Students on Ice programme has been the single most important decision of her life that has completely transformed her.
Imagine yourself to be Tishani and express these thoughts.
You may begin like this:
I can’t thank my stars enough for having cashed in on the opportunity of........
One cannot always get what one wants and sometimes it is for the best. Present your reflections on this statement.
