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प्रश्न
A sadist is a person who gets pleasure out of giving pain to others.
Given below are some dictionary definitions of certain kinds of persons.
Find out the words that fit these descriptions.
1. A person who considers it very important that things should be correct or genuine e.g. in the use of language or in the arts: P...
2. A person who believes that war and violence are wrong and will not fight in a war: P...
3.A person who believes that nothing really exists: N...
4. A person who is always hopeful and expects the best in all things: O...
5. A person who follows generally accepted norms of behaviour: C...
6. A person who believes that material possessions are all that matter in life: M...
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उत्तर
1. Perfectionist
2. Pacifist
3. Nihilist
4. Optimist
5. Conventionalist
6. Materialist
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the table :
Your class had to conduct a Morning Assembly. Write an account of how you prepared for it, what your role was and what you gained from the experience.
Your school is hosting an Inter-School Quiz Competition.
Write out a notice to be displayed in your school, giving all the details about the event.
The school captain was elected by the students of classes XI and XII.
(Begin: The students ………………….)
Greenland is the largest island in the world.
(Rewrite: Using ‘larger’.)
Later, too, the old man uses the expression famous victory? Why?
How does the poet use the contrast between the two birds to reveal racism in America?
But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
What lesson is learnt from the poem?
What is the central conflict of the story “All Summer in a Day”?
You have recently moved to a new neighborhood in your city. Describe the new neighbourhood, comparing it to the one you have just left.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The school playground is out __________ bounds for the pupils of the primary school.
(A) It is such a wonderful opportunity that we must not miss it.
(B) It is too…………………………..
He takes________ his grandfather
Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
She was so excited about her performance. She could not sleep at night.
Ichabod Crane, the central character of the short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', is a person who arouses both our amusement and pity. Discuss.
Last night’s dinner was cooked for us by father.
(Begin : Father …………… )
Inspite of having high fever the girl came to school...
(Begin: Despite ……………..)
Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
- He is good at gymnastics. His handwriting must improve.
- Her grandfather gifted her a paint box. He knew she was good at art.
- Ravi fractured his arm. He insisted on playing the match.
- Mona has been ill for a month. She stood first in the examination.
Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped a friend who was in trouble. Explain what happened. What did you do to make the situation better ?
Have you heard any boatmen’s songs? What kind of emotions do these songs usually express?
Words with the sound ‘ch’ as in ‘chart’ and ‘tr’ as in ‘trembles’ in the poem.
What does the phrase “strange to tell” mean?
How is the cyclic movement of rain brought out in the poem? Compare it with what you have learned in science.
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Success begins in the mind
Discuss in groups of four.
The problems of over population that directly affect our everyday life.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.
Multiple Choice Question:
What made them fall Out?
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
went on
The words in the box are all words that describe movement. Use them to fill in the blank in the sentence below.
The snake hissed, his forked tongue ____________ in and out.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportage
Mass media events often need comperes. Find out the area or sector in which a compere is a must. Write about the special skills needed to take up compering as a career and give some clues about how to acquire these skills.
Write the character sketch of Dr. Stockmann.
Divide the class into groups of 4-6. Each group selects for itself, one of the difficult situations listed below. Each group imagines itself to be in that situation.
(a) marooned on an island
A group of passengers is marooned on an island in the middle of the ocean.
(b) lost in a forest
A group of pilgrims walking through a thick jungle have lost their way.
(c) stranded on the highway
A team of players from an office has got down at the wrong place on a highway at night. It is a lonely spot.
- Describe their surroundings in 4-5 sentences.
- Write the reactions of the companions using exclamations.
- Using your imagination, write what is the only ray of hope for them.
- Two members of the group are going out to try to get help. They can take any five things with them. Write what they choose, and why they choose it.
Pick outlines from the poem that help create images of the following in our mind and write them in the table.
| No. | Old Woman | The Street | Schoolboys |
| 1. | |||
| 2. | |||
| 3. |
Relate the life-story of Caesar, rearranging the facts in a proper sequence in the form of a flow chart:
- Caesar begins to upset things at home
- Neighbour flings a stick at Caesar
- Young crow is saved by the narrator
- Caesar begins to trouble neighbours
- The crow is named Caesar
- Caesar passes away
- Caesar objects to being caged.
‘..... and that’s how I realized that courage and hope can help me overcome any major mishap/problem in life.’ Write an episode/experience from your own life that leads to the above conclusion.
Write an appreciation of the poem (Basketful of Moonlight).
| Point | |
| Title | ______ |
| Poet | ______ |
| Rhyme scheme | ______ |
| Favorite line | ______ |
| Theme/Central idea | ______ |
| Figures of speech | ______ |
| Special features - Type of the poem, language, style, tone, implied meanings, etc. | ______ |
| Why I like/dislike the poem | ______ |
Expand the theme in a write-up of about 20 lines.
‘Books are our real friends’
Write a short paragraph describing the life and work of Mary Kom. Take help of the points given below.
- Early life
- Training
- Achievements
- Future plans
On the next day, Mr. Scotti was __________ at how the local people responded to his queries.
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about a memorable anecdote/incident of your life.
Look at the picture given below and frame your own slogan.
Create a poster for the following.
Good handwriting is the index of an individual. Design a poster on the importance of good handwriting. Use catchy slogans or phrases. Your poster should not exceed 50 words.
What does Sarojini Naidu say about the Wandering Singers? Write in your own words. (in about 60 words)
______ do you play?
Read the two paragraphs given below.
My mother is always awake before anyone else in the family. I usually wake up after 6 o’clock. I loll around lazily for a few minutes. Then I get up and get dressed for school.
At bedtime, I read a story book. When I feel tired I lie down and go to sleep very quickly. I fall asleep in no time at all!
Now find the opposites of the following words from the paragraphs and complete the table.
wake up ______
get up ______
lazily ______
Use the following clues to complete the following exercise.
| play | stop | buy | learn | see | meet | learn |
| be | eat | go | travel | start | read | visit |
Write three things you have not done in the last three years.
- I have not played ______
- ____________
- ____________
Correct the use of the describing word in the following sentence.
This is the simpler problem of them all.
- Find out how many people are there in our country.
- Do we have enough land for all people on this earth?
- Is there enough food and water for all people?
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
Here is a word, clock. Write down words relating to clock.
State whether the following statement are true or false
The friends grew up together in the city of New York.
‘Means should justify the end.’ Explain this adage with reference to O. Henry’s story
We may not have money to buy all our wants at the same time. In such a situation, what are the options available?
The sun brought about a positive change in the attitude of the children. Illustrate the statement.
One cannot always get what one wants and sometimes it is for the best. Present your reflections on this statement.
If you want to become a tourist guide at the following places, which languages will you need to learn?
- Ajanta
- Belgavi
- Delhi
- Tarkarli
Do you like cartoons and cartoon films? Which one do you like best?
Write a composition (300-350 words) of the following:
‘Peer pressure is a force for good.' Express your views either for or against this statement.
