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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
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Can we say that the poet has succeeded in conveying his point? How?
Which literary device is used in the last two lines:
Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear, Like her bridal laughter and bridal tear.
Explain and analyse the use of hyperbole in the poem.
When do eyes pop out?
What does Wordsworth compare himself to? Why?
But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What docs the word “clipped” mean in this poem?
Explain, ‘Just a palsied few at the windows set;’
(A) Ramesh said, "Rajiv, please bring your physics book to school tomorrow."
(B) Ramesh………………………….
Discuss in groups of four.
“We have not inherited this earth from our forefathers; we have borrowed it from our children”.
Chako's firmness in dealing with the irrational behaviour of his father.
Surf the net and obtain more information about the conservation work done by Shaaz. Prepare posters to inspire others and display them on your college noticeboard.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Kerosene flavoured tea.
Describe in about 150 words your experience similar to the writer’s when you pursued something and reached your goal.
Prepare and present a short speech on the following.
How I accomplished a difficult task.
Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.
Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% - Special Combo Offers – Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.
You are a volunteer in your locality to serve people who are affected by floods. How will you caution them to move to a safer place taking only their bare necessities? Describe.
Fill in the blank with choosing prepositions from the option.
As they flew ______ the tree they were trapped.
______ do you like best in the school – games, art or music?
Now complete the following sentences, choosing the right word.
The golden ______ was very ______ to him. (dear, deer)
Who do you think is the naughtiest child in your class? Describe her/him in five lines.
Do you know that there are seven wonders in the world? Can you tell the name of the one which is in India? Find out and write the names of all the seven wonders and the countries they are located in.
| Wonders of the world | Countries | |
| (i) | The Taj Mahal | |
| (ii) | The Great Wall of China | |
| (iii) | ||
| (iv) | ||
| v) | ||
| (vi) | ||
| vii) |
Read the information in the table below and answer the following questions.
| Sl. No | Event | Year | Affected Area |
| 1. | Earthquake | 2001 | Bhuj, Gujarat |
| 2. | Tsunami | 2004 | Coastline TN, Kerala, A.P., A&N Islands, Pondicherry |
| 3. | Floods | July 2005 | Maharashtra |
| 4. | Earthquake | 2008 | Kashmir |
| 5. | Floods | 2008 | North Bihar |
| 6. | Cyclone | 2008 | Tamil Nadu |
| 7. | Floods | 2009 | Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka |
| 8. | Cyclone | 2011 | Tamil Nadu/Cuddalore |
| 9. | Flash floods | June 2013 | Uttarkhand |
| 10. | Cyclone | Oct. 2013 | Coastline of Orissa & Jharkhand |
| 11. | Floods | Dec. 2015 | Tamil Nadu/Chennai |
| 12. | Cyclone | Dec. 2016 | Tamil Nadu/Chennai |
- What kinds of natural disasters have occurred before 2005?
- Name the disasters that are common in India.
- Mention the states often affected by disasters.
- List out the disasters that are common in North India
- Write three sentences on your inference about the data given.
Study the pie-chart carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Percentage of people who speak each language as their first language.

- Which language is spoken by most people?
- What are the Indian languages that rank among the top five spoken languages?
- Which are the languages that are spoken by less than three percent of people?
- With the help of the questions and answers, draw your own conclusions from the pie chart. Then, write a paragraph on the popular spoken languages.
Why was the photographer proud to receive Leacock on Saturday?
You have recently watched an interesting film. Write a review of this film, in about 200 – 250 words, based on the points given below.
Name of the film and its director – actors in the film – type of film – plot – quality of direction/acting – cinematography/costumes/sets – reaction of audiences – recommended/not recommended
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
Which of the following lines tells us that the poet Wordsworth carried a mental picture of the daffodils?
Why according to Maya Angelou, does the caged bird sing?
Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.
Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.
