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Read the given extract to attempt the questions with reference to context:
| Sometimes I feel myself I can hardly bear The thought of so much childish longing in vain, The sadness that lurks near the open window there, That waits all day in almost open prayer For the squeal of brakes, the sound of a stopping car, Of all the thousand selfish cars that pass, Just one to inquire what a farmer’s prices are. |
- What is the sentiment expressed in the above extract? (1)
(i) remorse
(ii) regret
(iii) empathy
(iv) disappointment
(v) guilt
Choose the correct appropriate option.
- (iii) and (iv)
- (ii) and (iii)
- (iv) and (v)
- (i) and (v)
- Identify the phrase in the extract that suggests 'innocent desires'. (1)
- The roadside stand owners pray for ______. (1)
- a relief from the heat
- free housing
- cars stopping
- benefits from pollution
- Complete the following analogy correctly: (1)
He fought like a lion : Simile :: selfish cars : ______. - On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to (1) and (2) given below: (1)
(1) The people who have put up the roadside stand keep waiting for customers.
(2) They become sad when someone turns up.- (1) is true, but (2) is false.
- (1) is false, but (2) is true.
- Both (1) and (2) are true.
- Both (1) and (2) are false.
- Fill in the blank appropriately with reference to the extract. (1)
'Squeal of brakes' implies ______.
Concept: A Roadside Stand
Explain the irony at the end of the poem, 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers'.
Concept: Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Answer the following in about 120-150 words.
'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' and 'A Thing of Beauty', can be read together to show the permanence and everlasting impact of art and of thµtgs of beauty. Comment.
Concept: Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
Why do Aunt Jennifer's tigers not fear the men beneath the tree?
Concept: Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:
After coming to Raveloe, for fifteen years, earning and hoarding money remained a passion for Silas. Comment.
Concept: Silas Marner by George Eliot
Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:
Attempt a character sketch of Squire Cass.
Concept: Silas Marner by George Eliot
Answer the following question in 120 − 150 words :
Describe how Silas Marner is betrayed by his friend, William Dane.
Concept: Silas Marner by George Eliot
Answer the following question in 120-150 words :
'Evil begets evil.' In the light of this remark, describe the character of Dunstan Cass.
Concept: Silas Marner by George Eliot
Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:
After robbing the Vicar, Griffin came back to find the Halls in his room. How did he manage to turn them out?
Concept: The Invisible Man by HG Wells
Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:
Griffin is an evil character. Wherever he goes he carries destruction with him. Comment.
Concept: The Invisible Man by HG Wells
Answer the following question in 120 − 150 words :
Why and how did Griffin rob the Vicar's house?
Concept: The Invisible Man by HG Wells
Our performance in Rio Olympics has told us that we do not pay enough attention to athletics and outdoor games. It is time we revised our attitude. Sports should be an important part of the school's daily routine. Write an article in 150-200 words in the 'Importance of Outdoor Games'. You are Sreeja/Thomas.
Concept: Article Writing
Your PGT English Ms. Geetha is a short story writer also. 'Sky is not Far' is a collection of her latest short stories. This book has won a national award. Write a speech in 150-200 words you will deliver in her honour in the morning assembly.
Concept: Speech Writing
'Private cars should be banned in the congested commercial areas of the cities.' Write a debate in 150-200 words either for or against the motion.
Concept: Debate Writing
Principal, Sunrise Global School, Agra requires a receptionist for her school. Draft a suitable advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the classified columns of a national newspaper giving all the necessary details of qualifications and experience requird in the receptionist.
Concept: Advertisement Writing
Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.
Concept: Notice Writing
Yesterday you went to Sunrise Hospital, Market Road, New Delhi taking with you the vicim of a hit and run accident. There were chaotic conditions in the causalty department. The injured was attended to after a lot of precious time had been lost.
Write a letter of complaint in 120-150 words to the Medical Superintendent. You are Karan/Karuna, M114, Mall Road, Delhi.
Concept: Letter Writing
Lack of job opportunities in the rural areas is forcing people to migrate to cities. Every big city thus has a number of slums in it. Life in these slums is miscerable.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national newspaper on how we can improve the living conditions in these slums. You are Karan/Karuna, M114, Mall Road, Delhi.
Concept: Letter Writing
India is a land of diversity. One way in which it makes us feel proud of it is the number of festivals we enjoy. Write an article in 150-200 words on 'Festivals of India'. You are Karuna/Karan.
Concept: Article Writing
Rising pollution, fast and competitive lifestlyle, lack of nutritious food etc. have caused health woes for a large section of our population. Providing health care used to be a charitable and ethical activity. Today it has become commercialized, a money spinning business. Write an article in 150-200 words on 'How to provide proper health care to the common man'. You are Karan/Karuna.
Concept: Article Writing
