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Briefly explain the cause of Miss Meadows' joy at the end.

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Briefly explain the cause of Miss Meadows' joy at the end.

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Contrary to the expectation of Miss. Wyatt, the telegram was from Basil. It was an apology and reconciliatory in nature. In the telegram, her fiance had asked her to ignore the letter written when he must have been mad. A few hours before, she was the embodiment of disappointment and self-pity. The telegram had restored her joy. She could gather the pieces of her shattered dreams and hopes and built them anew. She was so happy that Miss. Wyatt’s warnings fell into deaf ears.

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पाठ 5.3: The Singing Lesson - Exercises [पृष्ठ १६५]

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पाठ 5.3 The Singing Lesson
Exercises | Q A. 10. | पृष्ठ १६५

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Fill in the blank with the suitable word. 

Sita’s daughter carried _____________ the family business when Sita went abroad. 


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Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear, Like her bridal laughter and bridal tear.


How does the poem make use of contrast? Consider the contrast between the poet and the daffodils, and between his feeling before, while and after seeing the daffodils.


How is the theme of self-awareness shown in the poem “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou?


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:

Air pollution is responsible for the spread ……… bronchitis. 


Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. 

My grandfather is very old. He is very active.


Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.

funerary treasures


Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.

ritual resins


The words ‘grip’, ‘dawn’. ‘usher’, ‘coin’, ‘passport’ have a literal as well as a figurative meaning. Write pairs of sentences using each word in the literal as well as figurative sense.


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


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a. How does the story reflect his sense of humour?

b. What makes his lady friend remark - 'You are quite a humorist'?

c. Give instances of the author's ability to laugh at himself.


The story of Kalpana Chawla has become an inspiration for millions of young Indians. How? What message did she send from the space shuttle to students of her college?


Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.


Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.

We must always cast our votes.


Write a summary of the poem using the following points.

  • Title
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  • Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
  • Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal)

Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.

What would you do, if something like this happens to you?


Write about your feelings and reactions in 4-5 lines.

You may describe your feelings and reactions using other words than those given here


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Bertha


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Dos Don’ts
Talk slowly Don’t mumble
Emphasize keywords Don’t look up/down
   
   
   

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naughty lively sharing careless studious
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  3. juggle - ______
  4. speak - ______
  5. write - ______
  6. strange - ______
  7. dance - ______
  8. ride - ______
  9. use - ______
  10. joke - ______

Sit in groups of five. Now, each student will tell a story. Decide which story was the best and declare a or of the group.


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  • Place
  • Special features
  • Distance
  • How to go there
  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Climate

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