Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What are the cues that signal the presence of the peacock in the vicinity?
Advertisements
उत्तर
There are many cues in the poem that signal the presence of the peacock in the vicinity.
-
At the beginning of the poem, the poet tells says that one can make out that there is a peacock around on hearing its loud sharp call, which seems to come from nowhere.
-
Then there is a flash of turquoise in the peepal tree, which is another indication that a peacock is present.
-
The impression of its slender arched neck as he descends, and a glimpse of the very end of its tail as he swiftly darts away.
-
As one reads a book with a great concentration out in the veranda, a blue shadow falls over. The wind then changes the direction, the steady hum of bees in the bushes nearby will stop, all suggesting the presence of the peacock.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
A1. (i) Two activities that mother was free to do:
(a)...........................................
(b)............................................
(ii)Two activities that children avoided doing because of television:
(a) .....................................
(b) ...................................
Oh yes, we know it keeps them still,
They don't climb out the window sill,
They never fight or kick or punch,
They leave you free to cook the lunch
And wash thedishes in the sink
But did you ever stop to think,
To wonder just exactly what
This does to your beloved tot?
It rots the sense in the head!
It kills imagination dead!
It clogs and clutters up the mind!
It makes a child so dull and blind
He can no longer understand
A fantasy, a fairyland!
His brain becomes as soft as cheese!
His power of thinking rust and freeze!
He cannot think - He only sees!
'All right!' you'll cry. 'All right!' you'll say,
'But if we take the set away,
What shall-we do to entertain
Our darling children? Please explain!'
We'll answer this by asking you,
'What used the darling ones to do?'
'How used they keep themselves contented
Before this monster was invented?'
Have you forgotten? Don't you know?
A2. According to the poem, why is excessive watching of TV harmful?
A3. His brain became as soft as cheese. The figure of speech is ..........because............
What inference can you draw from the action of the female gorilla described in para 2 ?
On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, make notes on it using headings and subheadings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary – minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it.
Answer the following question in 200-250 words:
"The best and most beautiful things in the world can't be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." Justify the famous quote of Helen Keller.
Answer the following question in 150-200 words:
How did Miss Sullivan help Helen Keller when she was studying at Cambridge School?
Give reasons for the following statement.
The article has been titled ‘Silk Road.’
Briefly comment on:
Tsetan’s support to the author during the journey.
The story revolves around characters who belong to a tribe in Armenia. Mourad and Aram are members of the Garoghlanian family. Now locate Armenia and Assyria on the atlas and prepare a write-up on the Garoghlanian tribes. You may write about people, their names, traits, geographical and economic features as suggested in the story.
Identify some of the improbable images the author has used to effect greater humour.
Explain the phrase.
Time's fool
Comment on the capitalisation of all the words in the line:
'Children Must be Disciplined'.
Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
The author did not succeed in finding Kasbai.
An acrostic is a poem or a write· up in which the first letter of each line forms a word. when it is read vertically.
For example,
Faithful
Reliable
Inspiring
Encouraging
Noble
Dedicated
With your benchmate / group, complete the acrostic of BELIEVE and FAITH.
(Please note that the words / phrases should be more or less related to the topic. You can use a thesaurus.)
Be certain of
E ......................
L ......................
I ......................
E ......................
V ......................
E ......................
F ......................
A ......................
I ......................
T ......................
H ......................
Study the pictures below and note down the differences.
The writer of the story is William Blake.
Everyone admired the statue of the Happy Prince.
Read other poems by Leigh Hunt, especially 'Abou Ben Adhem'.
Compare the messages in that poem with those in 'The Plate of Gold'. What do you observe?
The kite - Bazar in Ahmedabad, is open day and night for a week.
Discuss in groups and share with one another.
How your family relaxes on weekends.
Honey-bees live an organized life like human beings. Discuss what work the following honey-bees do, as per the poem. Write it down in your own words, in your notebook.
- King/Emperor bee
- Magistrate bees
- Merchant bees
- Soldier bees
- Mason bees
- Civilian bees
- Porter bees
- Judge bee
Find at least two things from the poem that show the following:
The atmosphere is pleasant.
What characteristics are needed to be a good player of Kabaddi? What should you do to develop each? Discuss this in groups of 5 and write a composition on it.
Answer the following question in one sentence.
Who misses all the fun?
How long a period did Shalihotra allow to find the missing things?
Antonio had gone on a long voyage.
List the phrases that indicate sorrow or pain.
There were no human settlements on the moon.
These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art - a short review. They cover the following points:
- The creator
- The theme or subject matter
- Type of art
- Individual style
- Presentation techniques
- Its effect on viewers
- Message or interpretation
Compare the points with those you used for a book review and the review of a play. Present the comparison in the form of a chart.
| Book Review | Review of a play | Review of a painting |
Pick out from the poem, two lines each that reflect an optimistic (positive) attitude and pessimistic (negative) attitude.
Optimism :
- ______
- ______
Pessimism :
- ______
- ______
The poet uses a free, conversational style in his poem. It is also called Colloquial style.
Pick out and write down such lines or expressions that support the above statement.
- ______ you have not done what I asked.
- _______________________.
- _______________________.
- _______________________.
- _______________________.
- _______________________.
Think about what you do and you must learn to do when you speak. Make a list of such 'Do's' and Don'ts' for yourself.
What is the ‘Internet’?
What is the world wide web?
Do you think that the young seagull’s parents were harsh to him? Why?
Read the following line from the poem and answer the question that follow.
Let me but live my life from year to year, With forward face and unreluctant soul; Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal; Not mourning for the things that disappear.
Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.
Tom lay thinking. Presently it occurred to him that he wished he was sick; then he could stay home from school. He examined himself. He found no symptoms or sickness, and he investigated again. This time he felt he had a stomach ache, but it soon grew feeble, and presently died wholly away. He reflected further.
What did he detect?
Read the following lines and answer the questions.
It’s a slow, unwavering, ingrained trait
With the patience to work and the strength to wait.
- What is an ‘ingrained trait’?
- Why does a courageous man need patience?
When did the richest farmer get upset? Why?
The boar slept until the fading sun told him it was time to get up. What does the phrase until the fading sun mean?
How do we keep our integrity?
Which place was the last stand of the Indian army?
Did Tabaqui receive a warm welcome from the pack of wolves? How do you know?
Does it work its best?
Write the homophone for the given word and draw the picture.
What are the things given by the tree?
Write the correct form for the present perfect tense.
They ______ (start) playing.
Every ______ they would go fishing.
Did they find a new country?
The message was to gather on ______.
______helped Bujju to reach his family.
Circle and write the adverbs.
I'm waiting here. ______
Why did Meena call the official 'Appa'? Do you think we need to be a family to care for others?
Amir switched off the fan wheFalsen he walked out.
Write the word with same meaning.
Flat
What was Farhan's father's advice to his son?
Why did he rub the circle again and again?
Who are already awake?
What does the poem tell us to do?
Do you think Nasruddin was good at archery?
Which part of the plant should be watered?
