SSC (English Medium) १० वीं कक्षा - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

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There are quite a few places where the author uses the expressions ‘My heart sank, panic seized’ etc. What was the reason for this? Explain.

With the help of your teacher and classmates make a list of as many Indian Nobel Laureates as you can. (You can use the Internet or school library.)

Name the following.

The persons to whom Kailash Satyarthi gives the highest credit of his honour - ____________.

Name the following.

The greatest personalities from the land of Buddha - _________________.

Name the following.

The foreign activists of equal rights, mentioned in the speech - ______.

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What are the instances which create humour in “The Luncheon”?

Name the following.

So called daughters of Kailash Satyarthi - _________.

Answer in your own word.

Describe the use of irony and humour in “The Luncheon”.

Mention the social issues highlighted by Kailash Satyarthi in his speech. One social issue is given to you.

After reading the story, but the following events into the correct order :

(a) She gave me her last kind of advice on how to improve my eating habits.

(b) I met her in the theatre after many years and I could hardly recognize her.

(c) Twenty years ago, I lived in Paris and earned just enough money to get by.

(d) I was really scared what could happen when I would pay the bill.

(e) “I never eat anything for luncheon.”

(f) I ordered a mutton chop for myself.

(g) She had read a book of mine. (h) She ordered asparagus.

(i) She suggested him to invite her to a famous and expensive restaurant.

(j) I didn’t have dinner for the rest of the month.

Complete the following diagram/chart.

Complete the following web-chart.

Irony is the expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite. Describe the use of irony in ‘The Luncheon’. Pick the sentences from the story that are examples of irony. Fill in the table ‘A’ the general direct meaning while in table ‘B’ its hidden meaning or the opposite meaning intended by the speaker. One is done for you.

Think and give your own response.

How can education help deprived children and child labourers?

Think and give your own response.

What message does the little bird’s story of the forest fire convey to us? Explain.

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Besides the political freedom that our nation enjoys, what other freedom should it strive for? Say why.

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What is your impression of the acceptance speech given by Kailash Satyarthi, when he received the Nobel Prize? Write in 3 to 4 sentences.

Think and give your own response.

Name any other social activist who has worked/is working earnestly for child-welfare. Write about his/her activities.

Write a minimum of 4 hidden words of more than 4 letters from - intergovernmental.

Pair up with your partner and answer the following question.

Do you like to travel?