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Where did the author study in his childhood?

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Where did the author study in his childhood?

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The author studied in the veranda of a village temple. He learned letters of the alphabet from the priest.

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अध्याय 1.1: The Portrait of a Lady - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 1.1 The Portrait of a Lady
Exercises | Q 1. c. | पृष्ठ ५

संबंधित प्रश्न

What do you think of the old man’s point of view?


What is the advice of the poet? Is there any relevance of this advice to our present day?


What tells you that the speaker was swayed by the enthusiasm of his admirers? What proves him wrong?


Write a short note on Abou bin Adhem.


What is the central conflict of the story “All Summer in a Day”?


Walter Scott appears sympathetic to Isaac's troubles. How does Scott highlight the treatment given to Jews through the character of Isaac? 


Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.

  1. He is good at gymnastics. His handwriting must improve.
  2. Her grandfather gifted her a paint box. He knew she was good at art.
  3. Ravi fractured his arm. He insisted on playing the match.
  4. Mona has been ill for a month. She stood first in the examination.

He drew a beautiful diagram________ the board. 


List the pair of opposites found in the poem.


Notice the following sentence patterns.

 I am the Poem of Earth, said the voice of the rain.

Rewrite the above sentences in prose.


Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

The team played two matches successively.


Examine the subtle humour in the narration of the story that lightens the gravity of the subject matter.


Guess what these words and phrases mean from the context

LSE

Grundig reel-to-reel

hollered

heralded

clamorous

stucco

forsythia bushes

ruffles

chapped

foyer

mortified


 


Write a character sketch of your family member.


You have just returned after your first experience of the kite - festival in Gujarat / Ahmedabad. You were thrilled with the festivities.

You have a friend who lives abroad. Write a letter to your friend describing how you enjoyed the kite-festival.


Choose the correct alternative for the given line. Focus on the inference of the poet.

‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by’

The line means - __________________.


Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.

What opinion do you form about Mathilde’s husband from her story?


Discuss the following elements of a detective or mystery story. 

  • a mystery 
  • strange happenings
  • a smart detective who investigates the happenings
  • a crime/possibility of a crime 
  • preventing the crime and catching the criminal.
  • characteristics of the victim 
  • characteristics of the criminal 
  • characteristics of the detective

Use the elements to prepare outlines of detective stories using your imagination. Write a story using any one of the outlines.


Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.

Father

Mother

  • Works hard to earn a living
  • ..................
  • ..................
  • ..................
  • ..................
  • keeps the house clean
  • ..................
  • ..................

As a local government official working in the flood-affected area you are talking to an old lady who has lost her belongings. Write a dialogue between you and the old woman. Complete the conversation.

You Good morning Madam.
Old lady Good morning.
You I am from the Fire and Rescue department. How can I help you?
Old lady  
You  
Old lady  
You  
Old lady  
You  
Old lady  
You  
Old lady  
You  

“I met you yesterday.” Sam told me that he had met me ______


Look at the cartoon strips. Create your own humorous story.

Write a sentence or two for each frame of the comic strip in the space given.


In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.

rahim ravi and raju are going to see the circus


What was her first impression of America?


“To me, it is but a worthless bauble.” Why did the photographer’s touch of technical expertise appear a worthless bauble to Leacock?


Write a paragraph of about 150 word, on the following topic.

The teacher I like the most


The sun brought about a positive change in the attitude of the children. Illustrate the statement.


Identify the list in which Abou Ben Adhem's name appeared right at the top.


In your opinion what things will help to make the world a better place? Discuss with your friends and write down at least three of the things.


If you want to become a tourist guide at the following places, which languages will you need to learn?

  • Ajanta
  • Belgavi
  • Delhi
  • Tarkarli

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