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What caught his attention about the car door? - English

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What caught his attention about the car door?

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The car door had two crests along. One was the demi-lion holding a cross-crosslet in its paw and the other was a greyhound.

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अध्याय 2.3: A Shot in the Dark - Exercises [पृष्ठ ६३]

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अध्याय 2.3 A Shot in the Dark
Exercises | Q 1. h. | पृष्ठ ६३

संबंधित प्रश्न

Read the following extract and complete the note with the help of the clues provided : 
Vitamins are either fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) or water-soluble (B vitamins, including niacin, folic acid and riboflavin, and vitamin C). They consist mainly of the elements nitrogen, oxygen, carbon and hydrogen. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in bod)' fat, while water-soluble vita1nins are used or quickly excreted in the urine.
Vitamin A is essential for the eyes, skin, hair, and bones; the B vitamins help enzymes to function; C is essential for the formation of collagen; D helps the body absorb calcium; E prevents cell damage, and K helps blood clotting. Most vitamins cannot be produced by the body and so must be obtained directly from food.

VITAMINS

Vitamins are obtained from
B Vitamins Fat-soluble
Vitamins consist of 1.
2. Oxygen
3. 
4. Hydrogen
Vitamin A
            B
            C
            D
            E
            K
Essential for eyes, skin, etc.
Formation of collagen
Prevents cell damage

Can we say that the poet has succeeded in conveying his point? How?


Explain the difference between welcome scene and departure scene from the poem “The Patriot” by Robert Browning.


The air broke into a mist with bells,
The old walls rocked with the crowd and cries.
Had I said, "Good folk, mere noise repels....
But give me your sun from yonder skies!"
They had answered "And afterward, what else?"

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

What did the patriot want form the “Good folks”?


The air broke into a mist with bells,
The old walls rocked with the crowd and cries.
Had I said, "Good folk, mere noise repels....
But give me your sun from yonder skies!"
They had answered "And afterward, what else?"

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

Explain“And afterward, what else?”


The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.

Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.

Read the lines given above and answer the following question:

Explain in your own words the meaning of the line ‘the hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk’.


How does the story “A Horse and Two Goats” develop the idea of the need to interact with people who have vastly different identities from your own?


In “A Horse and Two Goats”, how did Muni feel about his married life?


Make a critical appreciation of the short story, “A Horse and Two Goats,” by R.K. Narayan.


Can we say that it is a story about heroism and a true soldier?


Sergius:

Louka! (she stops and looks defiantly at him) A gentleman has no right to hurt a woman under any ` circumstances. [with profound humility, uncovering his head]  beg your pardon. 

Louka:

That sort of apology may satisfy a lady. Of what use is it to a servant? 

Sergius :

[rudely crossed in his chivalry, throws it off with a bitter laugh, and says slightingly) Oh! Do you wish to be paid for the hurt? [He puts on his shako, and takes some money from his pocket].

Louka :

[her eyes filling with tears in spite of herself] No: I want my hurt made well.

Sergius : [sobered by her tone] I low?

(i) Why does Sergius ask Louka's pardon? 
(ii) Why had he hurt her? 
(iii) Why does Louka remind Sergius that she is a servant? 
(iv) Why do Louka's eyes fill with tears? 
(v) How does Louka want her hurt made well? 
(vi) How does Sergius react to the suggestion 


Referring closely to the play, trace Don John's plots against Claudio and Don Pedro from their earliest beginnings. How do the plots end? 


You are to be awarded a Special Prize at the Annual Prize Day ceremony of your school. Write a letter to a lady relative, giving her the news. Be sure to include details of the prize that you are to receive, and tell her why you have been chosen for this honour.


Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
NEXT MORNING, I HAD AN IDEA. IT WAS nothing clear cut, merely speculative, But I considered it all the way to school. Then, after assembly, as soon as they were quiet I waded in. This might be a bit rough, I thought, but here goes.
“I am your teacher, and I think it right and proper that I should let you know something of my plans-for this class.”

(i) Who is ‘I’ in the above lines? Where is he? In what mood was he when he entered the class? 

(ii) What did the narrator expect from his students at this moment? 

(iii) Who entered soon after this? What did she do that made the narrator angry? What challenges did he give her? 

(iv) What was the effect of the challenge on her? What plan did the narrator have in mind regarding the conduct of the young ladies? Whose help did he seek for this? 

(v) What did the narrator expect from the boy? What was the reaction of the children when they heard the narrator’s expectations? 


List the pair of opposites found in the poem.


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.


Describe a recent quarrel that you have had with your brother, sister, or friend. How did it start? What did you quarrel about? How did it end?


Describe in about 150 words your experience similar to the writer’s when you pursued something and reached your goal.


Find out the words and phrases which describe the following. One is done for you.

sight touching in its majesty
air  
river  
house  
morning  
sun  

‘Invictus’ is an example of Traditional Poetry. ‘Please Listen’ is an example of Free Verse.


Write a letter to any one of the following to tell them how much you appreciate them.

  • Your mother
  • Your father
  • Any one of your relatives
  • Your teacher

You happen to meet a successful person who is a disabled. Write an imaginary dialogue between you and him/her. You can take support of the hints provided.

  1.  introduction/welcome/greetings
  2. congratulating/honouring 
  3. cause/reason for the disability
  4. decision/plan/organisation/implementation
  5. idols in life
  6. parents/friends - support if any
  7. success stories/accomplishments
  8. conclusion/final message if any

Write a meaningful paragraph using the hints given below.

Mahesh – celebrates – 14th birthday – an old-age home – family, friends – informs home in advance – delegates tasks – friends buy things necessary – arrives home early – decorates place – balloons, colour papers – inmates gathered – cuts cake – sing-song, claps – distributes cakes – expresses his feelings – gets blessings – offers things – bedsheets, footwear, etc. needed – fun, entertainment – happy and content.


Develop the following hints.

A wood cutter - cutting wood - dropped his axe in the pond - started weeping - an angel appeared - asked what the matter was - brought a golden axe - from the pond - wood cutter did not accept - brought a silver axe - not accepted - brought an iron axe - accepted - pleased with the honesty - offered all the axes to him.


Complete the following picture board.


What used to be there in the place of that shop twenty years ago?


While waiting in the studio the narrator kept reading ______.


When Luz Long said, 'something must be eating you' he meant that Jesse Owens must be ______.


The line 'The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway' in Browning's poem 'The Patriot' means ______.


Despite being a half monster and half human, Caliban comes across as superior to Stephano and Trinculo. Justify the statement with supporting evidence from the Acts studied in 200-250 words.


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