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प्रश्न
What makes you laugh?
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उत्तर
I like intelligent comedy, including sharp punchlines, entertaining conversation, and delightful rhymes that surprise and excite me. Just as a programmer finds humour in a well-placed bug joke, an unexpected twist in a story or a suitable remark in a conversation brings a virtual smile to my face.
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You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group?
How has the poet described a tree earlier in the poem?
What killed the six men?
How is he affected by the experience of seeing the daffodils?
What does the old man’s moral dilemma reveal in Hemingway’s short story, “The Old Man at the Bridge?
Give an account of how lies were against Snowball after his expulsion, in order to paint him as a traitor.
Discuss in groups of four.
“Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and an ailing environment?”
Make a list of items that are referred to differently in British and American English, for example, 'lift' (BE) 'elevator' (AmE).
Look for these expressions in the story and guess the meaning from the context
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brusquely |
attuned himself |
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queer rhythmic frenzy |
wrenching |
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flush of prosperity |
daze of bewilderment |
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wide-eyed wonder and eager homage |
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talking animatedly |
tremulous deliberation |
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on terms of a perpetual feud |
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Ice axe.
Write the appreciation of the poem.
- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem
- Read the first three paragraphs on Page 92. (From......... ‘One morning .............. up to ............ a discussion after hall)
- Re-read the same noting down only important points.
- Rewrite the important points in your own simple language, in your notebook.
- Make certain that your summary is less than half the length of the original passage.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde wrote a note to her friend as dictated by her husband.
Why should one learn to tackle one's problems by one’s own self?
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Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.
Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% - Special Combo Offers – Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
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the dog wags its tail when its pleased but a cat waves its tail when its angry.
Some word have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank.
Do you ______ a secret?
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
what is the colour of the sky
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- Write down the story. Also, mention its source.
- Narrate the story to the class.
- Which story did you like the best? Write down your reasons.
What advice did Aunt Jane offer the couple?
Observe the following picture and write a paragraph in about 150 word about each one of them.
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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.
