Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
‘Catamaran’ is a kind of a boat. Do you know which Indian language this word is derived from? Check the dictionary.
Advertisements
उत्तर
The word ‘Catamaran’ is derived from the Tamil word ‘Kattumaram’.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and but or so :
(i) He was very ill. He did not take any medicine.
(ii) You come back from your holiday. We will discuss the problem.
(iii) He remained absent on Friday. It was foolish of him.
(iv) Rahul ran all the way to the bus stop. He missed the bus.
As soon as the sun rose over the hills, the fog disappeared. (Begin: No sooner ……………………..)
In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B.
(A) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(B) No sooner __________________________________.
What message is relevant to the present age in the poem?
Why were the children confused about their grandfather’s claims about the war?
Comment on the contrasted viewpoints in the poem.
Research the Battle of Blenheim. Then write an essay defending Wilhelmine’s position that the battle was a “wicked thing” or Kaspar’s position that it was a | “great victory.”
Dahl is annoyed that people – including children – watch too much television. Do you agree, or disagree? Why, or why not?
What docs the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
What are the fears of the caged bird? Answer with examples from Maya Angelou’s poem.
It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Alack, it was I who leaped at the sun
To give it my loving friends to keep!
Naught man could do,have I left undone:
And you see my harvest, what I reap
This very day, now a year is run.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What does the word ‘harvest ‘ connote here?
Discuss trans-culturation as represented in Seattle’s speech.
What is the significance of Easter Sunday in “Old Man at the Bridge”?
The traffic outside your school is very heavy and chaotic. Write a letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) pointing out the danger of such heavy and chaotic traffic in a school zone. Suggest possible solutions for the problem.
Relate something unpleasant that happened to you during your childhood that nevertheless helped you to grow up and mature.
With close reference to the novel Ivanhoe discuss how the central plot revolves around the conflicts and tensions between the Normans and the Saxons.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
I could not accompany my cousin _________ the trip because I had a fever.
The Last Leaf explores the theme of Friendship and Self-sacrifice. Discuss this with close reference to O’Henry’s ‘The Last Leaf’.
Re-write the following sentence according to the instruction given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence.
As soon as Sania sat down to study, the lights went off.
(Begin: No sooner……….)
He drew a beautiful diagram________ the board.
He had plenty of wealth but he was not happy.
(Begin: In spite............................................ )
Find out the correlates of Yin and Yang in other cultures.
Indicate the details that tell us that the narrator was not very financially comfortable during his stay in London.
Describe the cycle of events in Satyajit's life that brought him back to where he began.
Comment on the way in which the story is narrated from Satyajit's perspective.
The word ‘round’ usually means a kind of shape. What is its meaning in the story?
If you see someone lonely or sad you will –
- _______________________
- _______________________
- _______________________
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.
Complete the flow chart showing the events on the day of the assault.
Browse on the net and gather a variety of templates to write a 'Curriculum Vitae'.
Every movie is worth critiquing. Describe in detail each point related to the film review with the help of the following web.
Watch the advertisements on TV. Choose any one of them for group discussion and analysis. Write your report in the advertisement.
Give, in your own words, TWO reasons for each of the following :
The schoolboys were in a happy mood.
Form pairs. List the things on which you have the same opinion and also the ones on which you have different opinions. Prepare a list of ten things in all and see how far you agree or disagree with your friend. Some useful phrases are given alongside. You could talk about:
- Clothes, latest fashion.
- Performance of sportsmen and women.
- Traffic/Transport in your area.
- Cleanliness and hygiene in your area.
- Future occupations/Careers.
- Latest news items.
- TV programs
- Mobile Apps
- Any subject of your choice.
| Agreement | Ask for your friend’s opinion: | Disagreement |
| I totally agree with you. | Do you think ...? | No, I don’t think so. |
| Exactly/Absolutely! | Do you agree ...? | I totally disagree. |
| You are right. | What do you think? | Not necessarily. |
| I don’t know, I need to think about it. (partial agreement) | What is your opinion? | I’m not sure about that. |
| I suppose so. | How do you feel about that? | Let’s agree to disagree! |
Hold a story-telling competition in which each one narrates a folk-tale or fairy-tale.
Create a poster for the following.
Say ‘No to Drugs’ – Design a poster for it is not more than 50 words. You may use slogans/ phrases.
Develop the following hints.
Akbar - Birbal - courtiers jealous of Birbal - ask Akbar - test Birbal wiseness - Courtier puts a question - How many crows in Agra - Birbal asks for a week - every day sitting on the terrace - looking at the crows- after a week - courtier asks - Birbal says 156757 crows - asks the courtier to check- Akbar laughs.
Fill in the form given below.
Make a diary entry on the impact of a sports personality who is an inspiration to you.
Note
- Date your entry.
- Write naturally and truthfully.
- Use first person. (I read about Mithali, I like her playing style, etc.,)
- Make your entry informal and expressive.
- Use words that express feelings and write what you feel about it.
Punctuate the following sentences using capital letters, full stops (.) commas (,) question marks (?) apostrophe ( ' ) exclamation mark (!) wherever necessary.
dear samir,
i am sending you a photograph of my newest pet frisky is a bulldog and a very playful puppy by next summer he should be old enough to go with us on our long walks i m sure you are looking forward to seeing him I know you will like him
warm regards
sanju
Work in groups of four. See the picture of a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.
Suppose you went deep-sea diving. What would you find? Think of all the words that come to your mind, then build a paragraph. Share your story with other groups.
Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.
- It is time to get up for school.
- I want to sleep for some more time.
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
Find one word from the story that means
to be seen nowhere d ______.
Now complete the following sentences, choosing the right word.
The golden ______ was very ______ to him. (dear, deer)
Where do the following live ?
- Birds live in
- Rabbits live in
- Beavers live in
The boys played ______[quiet]
Why was the author left with his grandmother in the village?
What did he keep doing while on his rounds?
How was she felicitated on her return to India?
Now write a short story to explain these proverb.
Actions speak louder than words
We may not have money to buy all our wants at the same time. In such a situation, what are the options available?
Why is there a double negative in the title: The Never – Never Nest? Elucidate with reasons from the play.
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
None of the two boys came.
What was the blue bead?
Imagine you are a tourist guide at Sindhudurg. Write two sentences each about the following points to help foreign tourists.
- About the place: History, languages spoken, special attractions
- Food: speciality, local delicacies, options (Indian, continental)
- Shopping: authenticity of local artefacts, price, variety
Observe your surroundings and write whether such facilities are available. How can you help to improve the situation?
| Disability | Disability | Necessary facilities |
| Hearing loss and deafness | ||
| Vision loss and blindness | ||
| Speech disorders | ||
| Physical disability | ||
| Intellectual disability | ||
| Learning disorder |
What provisions should be made in public places so that everyone gets the same access to public facilities?
Write a composition (in approximately 400-450 words) on the following subject:
Music
