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(A) We Did Not Know that Mr. Francis Was Retiring and Leaving for Ooty. (B) Little……………………………

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(A) We did not know that Mr. Francis was retiring and leaving for Ooty.
(B) Little……………………………

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Little late we got to know that Mr. Francis was retiring & leaving for Ooty.

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2017-2018 (March) English Set 1

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Who is the we referred to in the first line?


Who was Beatrix Potter?


Why is the poet so much against watching television? Give two reasons.


The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.

Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.

Read the lines given above and answer the following question:

Explain with reference to context.


The story propagates the idea that dreams are necessary to remain happy, even if for a short while.


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: 

His teacher is very pleased ……… him.


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: 

The young man put the flute _______ his lips and began to play. 


Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions are given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. 

Harish was so tired that he could not keep his eyes open.
(Begin: Harish was too……….)


How does the story suggest that optimism helps to endure “the direst stress”?


Discuss the manner in which the author interweaves details of the narrator’s family with the flow of the main narrative.


Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:

Geologist


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.


Your teacher will speak the words listed below. Write against each a word of opposite meaning.
Examples:
liquid-solid
hard-soft
1. old —————
2. wet —————
3. open —————
4. blunt —————
5. forget —————


Use your imagination and extend the story in about 100 to 150 words.


Narrate in your own words a similar based on text to the class.


Report writing

Study the web diagram and write the characteristics of report writing.


Given below are a few famous bridges in India. Find out more information about them and write in your notebook.

  1. The Howrah Bridge.
  2. Laxman Zhula
  3. Pambum Bridge
  4. Worli Sea Link

“Lend thy ears to all but few thy tongue”…. is a famous quote by William Shakespeare. Justify.


Write your opinion, in your own words:-

Why do you think the children dislike their aunt’s story?


Answer the following question :

Why should one be wary of opinions that flatter one’s self- esteem?


There are many legends about the ‘nine gems’ in Akbar’s Court. These are popular tales and they may not have a historical basis. Can you name some of the nine gems and the stories associated with them?


Prepare and present a short speech on the following.

How I accomplished a difficult task. 


‘There is no short-cut to success’.
Expand this maxim with a suitable introduction, body with examples, and conclusion. Write it in your notebook in about 20 lines.


Application form annual day participation.


Read Sheela's notice. Discuss the questions that follow.

Notice

The Drama Committee will meet in the classroom on Monday, at two o’clock. We’ll plan a play for our Annual Day.

Will each one of you please bring a play?

SHEELA

  1. Who was to meet?
  2. When were they to meet?
  3. Where were they to meet?
  4. What were they to do?

What was the happiest time of the day for grandmother?


Why was the photographer proud to receive Leacock on Saturday?


What kind of relationship existed between Miss Meadows and the Science Mistress?


What do you think prompts the poet’s desire for a temporary escape in the poem, Birches? Why does he wish to come back to Earth? Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 100-150 words.


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