Balbharati solutions for इंग्लिश कुमारभारती [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा १० महाराष्ट्र राज्य बोर्ड chapter 2.3 - Connecting the Dots [Latest edition]

Connect the dots to get what means a lot to you.

The word is ___________.

With your bench mate, use the letters given above to make a word register of ‘computers’. Set a time -limit of 5 minutes and compare your list with that of other classmates.

You are quite familiar with computers, especially personal computers. Form pairs and make a list of famous computer manufacturing companies. One is given to you. 

(a) Apple (b) _________ (c) _________ (d) _________.

Complete the web by filling the various benefits of computers.

Expand the following into their full form.

that’s ___________.

Expand the following into their full form.

didn’t ____________.

Expand the following into their full form.

here’s ______________.

Expand the following into their full form.

can’t ______________.

Expand the following into their full form.

I’ve ___________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

You have __________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

I would _________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

It is _________________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

You are ___________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

He will _____________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

I had

Write the shortened form of the following.

will not __________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

shall not ____________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

are not ___________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

need not __________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

must not ___________.

Write the shortened form of the following.

ought not _____________.

Rearrange the incidents in the life of Steve Jobs in chronological order.

(a) Steve Jobs started Next.

(b) Jobs underwent surgery.

(c) Jobs learned about serif and sans serif typefaces.

(d) Jobs returned to Apple Inc.

(e) Jobs married Laurene.

(f) Jobs was diagnosed with cancer.

(g) Jobs dropped out of Reed College.

Read the third story again. Complete the flow-chart given below.

Read the lesson. Refer to a dictionary and match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’.

Go through all the three stories. Identify some qualities of Steve Jobs and complete the web chart.

Complete the following table.

‘The Three Stories in the Life of Steve Jobs’

Say HOW?

The calligraphy classes helped Steve Jobs after 10 years.

Say HOW?

You can connect dots.

Say HOW? 

Jobs reacted later on, after the shock of being fired from Apple.

Say HOW?

Jobs was cured of rare cancer.

Say HOW?

Jobs acquired the famous words ‘Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish’

Besides those given at the end of the talk by Steve Jobs, pick out other pieces of advice that Jobs gives in his speech.

(a) _______________________________________________________
(b) _______________________________________________________
(c) _______________________________________________________

Use the following idiom/phrase in a sentence of your own.

drop it

Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.

drop out

Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.

stumble on

Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.

look backward

Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.

look forward

Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.

let (someone) down

Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.

sign off

Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.

begin a new

Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.

The wealthy landlord made a will __________ before he could die.

Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.

Those who aspire for success should always ___________ learn more.

Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.

If you ______________ you will realise that crime ultimately leads to poverty.

Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.

The siren of the ambulance ____________ all other traffic noise.

Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.

When the father learned about his son’s misdeeds, it ___________.

Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.

On reading exactly the same essays in both answer sheets, it _________________ the examiner, that the students had cheated during exams.

Name the Tense of the Verb underlined to include Time (Past/Present/Future) and Aspect (Simple/Continuous/Perfect/Perfect Continuous).

I slept on the floor.

Name the Tense of the Verb underlined to include Time (Past/Present/Future) and Aspect (Simple/Continuous/Perfect/Perfect Continuous).

You haven’t found it.

Name the Tense of the Verb underlined to include Time (Past/Present/Future) and Aspect (Simple/Continuous/Perfect/Perfect Continuous).

We were designing the first Macintosh computer.

Name the Tense of the Verb underlined to include Time (Past/Present/Future) and Aspect (Simple/Continuous/Perfect/Perfect Continuous).

It had made all the difference.

Name the Tense of the Verb underlined to include Time (Past/Present/Future) and Aspect (Simple/Continuous/Perfect/Perfect Continuous).

I am fine, now.

Name the Tense of the Verb underlined to include Time (Past/Present/Future) and Aspect (Simple/Continuous/Perfect/Perfect Continuous).

I have been facing death.

Name the Tense of the Verb underlined to include Time (Past/Present/Future) and Aspect (Simple/Continuous/Perfect/Perfect Continuous).

I shall be telling you three stories.

Change the Tense as instructed.

I got fired. (Future Perfect)

Change the Tense as instructed.

Life hits you in the head. (Present Perfect Continuous)

Change the Tense as instructed.

The dots will somehow connect. (Past Perfect)

Change the Tense as instructed.

I started the company. (Present Continuous)

Change the Tense as instructed.

My doctor advised me. (Past Perfect Continuous)

Read the New item and write an application for a suitable job in the same company. Attach a separate CV/Resume.

May 19, 2016

Apple Opens Development Office in Hyderabad

The new office in Hyderabad will focus on the development of maps, Apple products, like iPhone, iPad, Mac. etc. This will create up to 4000 jobs.

Read the New item and write an application for a suitable job in the same company. Attach a separate CV/Resume.

May 19, 2016

Apple Opens Development Office in Hyderabad

Imagine you are already working as an Engineer in Apple Development Office, Hyderabad. Write an application for 2 weeks' leave to the HR Manager as you have to undergo urgent surgery.

Prepare a speech on the title “The Will to Win” to be delivered before the class during a competition.

Hints -

• Title
• Introduction
• Objective and Illustrations
• Specific examples
• Purpose of the title
• Sources/Resources for implementation
• Usefulness/Benefits
• Conclusion.

Project :

Collect more information about Steve Jobs with the help of the Internet. Complete it with images into a file.

Do you remember doing some activities in your childhood that you didn’t like it? Form pairs and make a list of all those activities. Do you think, any one of these activities has helped you in solving your problems? Share your experience with the class.