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प्रश्न
Write a character sketch of your family member.
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उत्तर
Character sketch of a family
member – ‘My Father’
Born and brought up in Delhi, my father had a typical middle-class upbringing. The youngest of two siblings, he was the most pampered and mischievous of the lot. A fairly average student, he went on to complete his graduation in Physics. Not a big fan of academics, but cricket and bikes were always his passion. He never missed a chance to cheer for Team India and when it came to bikes, he was always on top of the latest launches. Buying his first bike with his own salary remains one of his most cherished memories. Being a government servant for the past twenty years, he has done everything right by the book. Ensuring that his family gets the best of everything seems to be the motto of his life. He has taught me patience, simplicity and compassion and I look up to him for advising and guiding me through life. My father means the world to me!
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db).
Typical sound level in decibels:
(1) Silence 0db
(2) Rustle of leaves 10 db
(3) Breathing 10 db
(4) Radio music inside home 50-60 db
(5) Loud television 70 db
(6) Road traffic Noise 60-90 db
(7) Powerful rock music 100 db
(8) Motor cycle 105 db
(9) Heavy truck traffic 90-100 db
(10) Wind in the trees 20 db
OR
Read the following information and prepare a fact life:
Delhi, capital of India, has an area of 1,483 sq.km. Haryana and U.P are its neighbours. It has a literacy rate of 81.7%: (males 87.3 %, females 74.7%). People generally speak Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English. It is known for its Roshnara festival Shalimar, Qutab, mango festivals, garden Tourism and winter carnival.
Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and but or so :
(i) He was very ill. He did not take any medicine.
(ii) You come back from your holiday. We will discuss the problem.
(iii) He remained absent on Friday. It was foolish of him.
(iv) Rahul ran all the way to the bus stop. He missed the bus.
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The old walls rocked with the crowd and cries.
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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?”
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To give it my loving friends to keep!
Naught man could do,have I left undone:
And you see my harvest, what I reap
This very day, now a year is run.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Comment on the tone of the Patriot in this stanza.
There's nobody on the house-tops now...
Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me?"....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me?"....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.
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Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
His teacher is very pleased ……… him.
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What does the phrase “strange to tell” mean?
Discuss with your partners
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Who was Roger Presbury and how was John Garrideb connected with him?
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Now match the kinds of scientists given with the work they do:
|
A |
B |
|
ornithologist |
study of the skin |
|
gerontologist |
study of cells |
|
ergonomist |
study of birds |
|
dermatologist |
study of old age |
|
cytologist |
study of the design of equipment |
Indicate the details that tell us that the narrator was not very financially comfortable during his stay in London.
What do you understand the character of Mrs. Croft from the story?
Give reasons for the following.
Satyajit not disclosing his present financial status to his uncle.
Describe the cycle of events in Satyajit's life that brought him back to where he began.
'Failure had a tempo faster than success.'
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young ______ ______
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attended: ____________
Re-word the line from the story:
Miss Beam was all that I had expected — middle-aged, full of authority.
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- Deserts are the driest places on earth.
- Gerbils spend the hottest part of the day in cool underground burrows.
Now form pairs. Ask questions using a suitable form of the word in brackets. Try to answer the questions too.
Do you know
1. Which animal is the _______________________ (tall)?
2. Which animal runs the _______________________ (fast)?
3. Which place on earth is the _______________________ (hot) or the _______________________ (cold)?
4. Which animal is the _______________________ (large)?
5. Which is the ————————————— (tall) mountain in the world?
6. Which is the _______________________ (rainy) place on earth?
7. Which is the ________________________ (old) living animal?
Can you add some questions of your own?
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Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Ice axe.
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Fraternity means common sense.
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- About the poem, poet, and title.
- Theme/summary/gist of the poem.
- Poetic style/language, poetic devices used in the poem.
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements.
- Message/values/morals in the poem.
- Your opinion about the poem.
Write in 100 words what the cherry tree in the poem symbolises.
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There are a number of challenges a farmer in India faces. Discuss with your friend, how it is possible to improve the condition of farmers.
| Sr. No. | Challenges | Solutions |
| 1. | Water Scarcity | Rain Water Harvesting |
| 2. | Credit and In-debtedness | |
| 3. | Land Issues | |
| 4. | Climatic changes | |
| 5. | Social Groups | |
| 6. | Lack of advanced technology | |
| 7. | Diversification | |
| 8. | Market Risks |
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The schoolboys were in a happy mood.
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Write the reason in your own words.
After the song, Ostad had vanished.
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Prepare and present a short speech on the following.
How I accomplished a difficult task.
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Note down the points.
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- Was it a special occasion or celebration?
- What happened on that day?
- How did you react to the things that happened on that day?
- How did other people react when they saw you were so happy?
- What did you do next ?
- What happened in the end?
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“I met you yesterday.” Sam told me that he had met me ______
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| Tortoise | Turtle |
| reptile family | reptile family |
| land animal | sea animal |
| has a long life | lives for many years |
| uses tiny feet to walk | uses flippers to swim |
| eats grass, weeds and flowers | eats insects and bugs |
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| thirsty, village, pitcher, disappointment, pebbles, water level |
One hot day, a thirsty crow _____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Write a sentence or two for each frame of the comic strip in the space given.
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
“It would be a pity ______ destroy it now.”
Now make sentences using some of the above words.
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- a map of that country, its national flag
- stamps of the country, its currency
- some famous monuments or landmarks
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The grandmother was strong-minded. Justify
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Expand EMI -
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Why did William and the other children bully Margot?
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Write the contraction for the following phrase.
have not - ______
Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
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- What is the departure time of the Vidarbha Express?
- When will it reach Nagpur?
- The departure time is 8:30 p.m.
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Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
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A college degree is needed to succeed in life. Argue for or against this statement.
Read the following questions and answers. Form pairs and frame similar questions and answers for this website. How to use this website:
How to use this website:
- If I want to buy a story book on this website, where can I find it?
- In the categories on the left, in the options under Books you will find story books. Click that option. - I want a CD of the dictionary.
- Go to ‘e-learning’. Under that Click the ‘dictionary’ option. - Where can I look for books in the Hindi language?
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- Under the filters on left you will find discounts. - Are there any specific deals/offers on specific days?
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- No, you can buy many things at a time. Select whatever you want and add to the cart and then browse again for another product. - When will my order be delivered?
- Maximum in 10 working days. You can also track your order by clicking the icon ‘track order.’ - There is one icon ‘Gift Coupons’. What does it mean?
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- You can see the ratings and reviews of users below each product.
Prepare a set of questions to interview -
A well-known social worker in your area.
These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art - a short review. They cover the following points:
- The name of the creator
- The theme or subject matter
- Type of art
- Individual style
- Presentation techniques
- Its effect on viewers
- Message or interpretation
What points will you include if you had to review a book or film or a play? List the points.
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.
What makes you laugh?
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.
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