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Answer the Following Question by Ticking the Correct Option. Cecil Barker'S First Reaction at the Sight of the Dead Douglas Was to _____ - English - Communicative

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प्रश्न

Answer the following question by ticking the correct option. 

Cecil Barker's first reaction at the sight of the dead Douglas was to _____ 

पर्याय

  • inform Mr Woods. 

  • stop Mrs Douglas from seeing the dead body. 

  • call for help. 

  • obsezve the open door. 

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उत्तर

stop Mrs Douglas from seeing the dead body. 

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पाठ 5.3: The Tragedy of Birlstone - Exercise [पृष्ठ १०३]

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सीबीएसई English Communicative - Main Course Book Interact in English [English] Class 9
पाठ 5.3 The Tragedy of Birlstone
Exercise | Q 5.4 | पृष्ठ १०३

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Answer the following question briefly
Could the grandmother succeed in accomplishing her desire to read? How?


Answer the following question briefly:

What did the Professor mean by “intelligent reading”?


(a) Write down the positive and negative traits of Private Quelch’s character instances from the story.

Positive traits Instances from the story
i.          
ii.  
iii.  
iv.  
Negative traits Instances from the story
i.  
ii.  
iii.  
iv.  

(b) Now, share your notes with the class. Add details if you need to.
(c) Attempt a character sketch of Private Quelch using your notes in about 100 words.


You are the ‘ProfessorWrite a diary entry after your first day at the cookhouse, describing the events that led to this assignment, also express your thoughts and feelings about the events of the day in about 175 words.


Answer the following question briefly.

Describe John A. Pescud with reference to the following points:

  • Physical appearance
  • His philosophy on behaviour
  • His profession
  • His first impression of his wife
  • His success

Answer the following questions: ‘

I wind about, and in and out’. What kind of a picture does this line create in your mind?


c
I chatter, chatter, as I flow
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may go,
But I go on for ever
(a) Who does ‘I’ refer to in the given lines?
(b) How does it ‘chatter’?
(c) Why has the poet used the word ‘brimming’? What kind of a picture does it create?
(d) Explain the last two lines of the stanza.


Answer the following question.

 In this universe, rain performs many functions. What are those?


Answer the following question.

Why did the poet go to the dentist? How could she have avoided it?


Answer the following question briefly.

Do you like/dislike Gaston? Give reasons.


Answer the following question briefly.

Why does Persome feel that the people pretended to be sick?


The next part of the story has been given below. Punctuate it, remember to use quotation marks (" ")when people speak. 
they were dressed strangely in eccentric clothing shorts shirts and different garments they carried in their hands their bodies from throat to ankle were hidden by black cloaks the boy who controlled them came forward vaulted on to the platform with his cloak flying and peered into what was almost complete darkness whereas the man with the trumpet ralph sensing his sun blindness answered him theres no man with a trumpet only me the boy came close and peered down at ralph screwing up his face as he did so he turned quickly isnt there a ship then he was tall thin and bony his face was crumpled and freckled out of his face stared two light blue eyes frustrated now and turning or ready to turn to anger isnt there a man here ralph spoke to his back no we are having a meeting come and join us 


Look at the map of Topo Island in B.2 and read the notes given below. Then complete the tourist brochure. 
Notes

  • Beaches - 6km north-west coast, 6km south - east coast; relax 
  • Fishing - near beach on north - west coast 
  • Adventure seekers - caves, mountains 
  • Trees - fruit, shade if day is too hot 
  • Lookout Point - can see whole island

Visit Topo Island for the Holiday of a Lifetime!
Here is the perfect paradise for holidaymakers - Topo Island. You .......... Fishing ........... . If it's adventure that you're after,........... . Fruit trees found on most parts of the island ........... And the Lookout Point on the northern tip of the island ................. Come to Topo Island, an exotic place, where dreams come true. 


Present Continuous
Look around your classroom and observe the activities in your school in this
period. Describe what you, your teacher or class are doing in the form of a
paragraph.
e.g. The Blue House is practising its songs for the competition. I can hear the band
which is playing patriotic tunes, in the playground.


As a Conservationist, write a report to the World Wildlife Federation, based on 5. Remember 'CODER' 

From: (your name), Conservationist. 
To: The Chairman 
      WWF 
(Date) 
(Suitable Heading) 
(Suitable introduction) e.g. You recently asked me to submit a report on my study of YAK - in particular, their future. The following are my findings and recommendations. 
1. The current problem. 
2. Reasons why this problem has arisen. 
3. Effects of the problem 
4. Recommendation 
5. Conclusion (Suitable ending, including other ideas for increasing YAK population) 
Your name 
(Conservationist) 

Based on your reading of the above story, answer the following questions:

  1.  How did the Bedouin and his wife extend their hospitality to the weary traveller?
  2. Why didn’t she have any meat left to serve her guest?
  3. Why was her son crying out aloud?
  4. How did she cover up her mistake?
  5. Why did the traveller flee from the tent?

Choose the correct answer and fill in the blanks:

(a) Cars enable you to reach any place you want. ____________ , they pose parking problems in the cities.
(b) I prefer writing __________
(c) He fell ___________ the ladder.
(d) John, as well as his younger brothers, _________ going abroad for further studies.
(e) You’d better take a taxi. ___________ , you’ll arrive late.
(f) It’s not a very good job. _____________ it’s something to start with.

(a) (i) However
(ii) Although
(iii) Despite
(iv) So that
(b) (i) on
(ii) in
(iii) by
(iv) with
(c) (i) on
(ii) out
(iii) of
(iv) off
(d) (i) is
(ii) are
(iii) have
(iv) been
(e) (i) However
(ii) Consequently
(iii) Furthermore
(iv) Otherwise
(f) (i) Besides
(ii) Moreover
(iii) On the other hand
(iv) But

Discuss in groups 
(a) Have you heard of the Bermuda Triangle? If so, what have you heard about it? 
(b) Have you ever heard of an airplane or a boat disappearing without a trace? 
(c) Can you think of an explanation for an airplane or a boat that disappeared without a trace? 


Look at the following pair of sentences. Underline the modals and discuss why each one is used in that sentence.

e.g.
I must not take those pills. (I’m not allowed.)
I need not take those pills. (It is not compulsory but I may if I wish.)

1. (a) I can’t go to the meeting because I’m not a member.
(b) I needn’t go to the meeting if I don’t wish to.

2. (a) I can swim a length of the pool.
(b) I can swim in the pool on Saturdays.

3. (a) You ought to get a nice present for her.
(b) You have to get a nice present for her.

4. (a) Can I go to the toilet?
(b) May I be excused?

5. (a) I may come tomorrow if I have the time.
(b) I might come tomorrow but it’s going to be difficult.

Did you know?
Modals are a small group of verbs that are used to express possibility,
probability, capability, capacity, ability, obligation and predictions.
Some of the modals you learnt in this unit are
can
may
shall
could
might
should
Need, dare, had better are also modals.

Understanding Modals:
Modal Auxiliaries
A modal verb or auxiliary verb is a verb, which modifies another verb, so that
the modified verb has more intention in its expression. In essence the modal
verb expresses modality, the way in which something is being said.
The main modals are
Can: could; may: might; shall: should; will: would: must; ought to; need to;
have to.
The negative modals are
Couldn't; wouldn't; shouldn't; mustn't; needn't; oughtn't/ ought not to

Modal Examples Uses
Can/ can't

She can read and write

It can rain today

Can I borrow your pen?

Can you lend me your notes?

Can I carry your books?

ability

possibility /probability

seeking permission

request

offer

Could/ couldn't

Could I borrow your book?

Could you please help me with  this sum?

We could go for a picnic on Sunday

I think you could come first this time 

There was a time when I could  work round the clock.

seeking permission

request

suggestion

possibility/ probability

past ability

May

May I have some water?

May I help you?

May I shut the door?

India may become a super power by 2020.

May God bless you

request

offer

permission

possibility/ probability

wish/ desire

Might They might sell their house as they need the money. future possibility/ probability
Will /Won't

It is very cold so I will stay at home.

I will help you if you wish.

Will you look after my dog for a day?

It will rain tonight.

I will get you a shawl from Srinagar.

intention

offer

request

prediction

promise

Would/Wouldn't

Would you mind if I come over tonight?

Would five o'clock suit you?

Yes it would.

Would you pass the salt?

Would you come to my party?

Would you prefer tea or coffee?

permission

making arrangements

request

invitation

preference

 

 

Shall

Shall I help you?

Shall we meet at 3.00 pm outside Bakshi Stadium?

offer

making arrangements

Should

We should check the timings of the train.

You should listen to the advice of your elders.

recommended action

advice

Ought to

You ought to do your duty.

The bus ought to be here any minute

advice

probability

Must/mustn't

We must make a move now.

You mustn't tell lies.

obligation

necessity

Need

He need not go to the market.

You need to lose weight.

I need to get the groceries.

necessity

compulsion

insistence


Film/Book Review 

The aim of writing a film review is to judge a film or a book and inform the viewer / reader about it. The reviewer talks about the subject of the film / book being reviewed and how the film maker or director / author has handled the subject. At times the reviewer's aim is to arouse the interest of the viewer/ reader so that she / he wishes to see the film / read the book. Sometimes, the reviewer warns the viewer/ reader why she / he should not see or read a particular film / book. 

Write a review of a Harry Potter film / book or an episode of Malgudi Days that you have seen. 

You must include : 
• the name of the film / book 
• the cast / director/ writer 
• the important characters 
• a very brief outline of the film / book 
• why the film/ book was worth seeing or reading / not worth seeing or reading. 
Sources 
1) //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda-Triangle// 
2) /www.bermuda-triangle.org/
3) /www.bermudatrianglemystery.net./


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