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प्रश्न
Column A shows your involvement in growing a tree, as well as the stages in the life of a tree. Column B shows the feelings you experience at all stages. Match them appropriately.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | You planted a sapling. | a. | Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future. |
| 2. | You watered the plant. | b. | The new experience brought excitement to you. |
| 3. | You saw the shoot for the first time. | c. | You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that a small beginning can lead to great achievements. |
| 4. | You fenced the plant. | d. | The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope. |
| 5. | The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it. | e. | You wanted to make a humble beginning. |
| 6. | The tree had buds too. | f. | Your motive was to protect it. |
| 7. | Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers. | g. | You cared for it. |
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उत्तर
| A | B | ||
| 1. | You planted a sapling. | e. | You wanted to make a humble beginning. |
| 2. | You watered the plant. | g. | You cared for it. |
| 3. | You saw the shoot for the first time. | b. | The new experience brought excitement to you. |
| 4. | You fenced the plant. | f. | Your motive was to protect it. |
| 5. | The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it. | d. | The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope. |
| 6. | The tree had buds too. | a. | Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future. |
| 7. | Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers. | c. | You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that a small beginning can lead to great achievements. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What are these bangles for? Why has the poet repeated the word happy in the last line here?
The poet compares the flowers to the milky way. Is the comparison apt?
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.
Explain with reference to the context.
Identify the figures of speech in the following lines from the poem.
(a) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace.
(b) Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom.
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:
How would the nine contestants have felt when they all reached the finish line together? Which words indicate this? Do you think they were happy because they had won the gold medal? Why?
Discuss the theme of supernatural and paranormal as presented in the story?
Discuss the conflict in the story, An Angel In Disguise.
(A) Ramesh said, "Rajiv, please bring your physics book to school tomorrow."
(B) Ramesh………………………….
(A) If you are not ready to come with me, I will not go.
(B) Unless…………………………..
We are not allowed to play in the sun. We are not allowed to play in the rain.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
He was …….. pressure to complete the work.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice.
(i) Name the speaker. Why did the speaker appeal to the Jew for mercy? Earlier who else in the play appealed for mercy?
(ii) What are the three qualities of mercy which the speaker has stated just before the extract?
(iii) Give the meaning of‘But mercy is above this sceptred sway’. How does Shylock turn down Portia’s plea for mercy? What does he insist on?
(iv) What is Bassanio ready to do for Antonio in the court? Why is Bassanio snubbed immediately by the disguised Portia?
(v) Mention two prominent character traits of Shylock as highlighted through the scene from which the extract has been taken. Substantiate your answer with examples from the text.
Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence.
- As soon as we lit the candle, the power supply was restored.
(Begin: No sooner………. ) - The bee is more industrious than all other creatures.
(Use: ‘most industrious’) - The old woman was too slow to catch the bus.
(Begin : The old woman was so……… ) - “I’ll do it tomorrow,” he promised.
(Rewrite in indirect speech) - Though Reema got an expensive gift she was not happy.
(Begin: In spite of……… ) - I prefer reading a book to watching a movie.
(Begin: I would rather…….. ) - I have never seen Mr. Roy lose his temper.
(Begin: Never…….. ) - She found your keys in the garage.
(Begin: The keys……… )
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……….)
The following are the meaning listed in the dictionary against the phrase `take on’. In which meaning is it used in the third paragraph of the account:
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Take on sth: |
to begin to have a particular quality or appearance; to assume sth |
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take sb on: |
to employ sb; to engage sb |
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Take sb/sth on: |
to decide to do sth; to allow sth/sb to enter e.g. a bus, plane or ship; to take sth/sb on board |
Given on the next page is a picture of a yacht. Label the parts of the yacht using the terms given in the box
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Bow |
cabin |
rudder |
cockpit |
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stern |
boom |
mainsail |
mast |
Name some leaves and flowers that are used as adornments in our country.
How is the cyclic movement of rain brought out in the poem? Compare it with what you have learned in science.
How are the earth's principal biological systems being depleted?
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
He was visually impaired.
Who was Roger Presbury and how was John Garrideb connected with him?
Why does John Ipe consider retirement to be a dishonour?
Indicate the details that tell us that the narrator was not very financially comfortable during his stay in London.
Surf the net and obtain more information about the conservation work done by Shaaz. Prepare posters to inspire others and display them on your college noticeboard.
Now write a paragraph or two about these two stories, comparing them.
We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.
attended: ____________
Find out more career opportunities in the field of agriculture, organic farming, sales, storage, distribution, and marketing research.
| Educational qualifications | Job opportunities | Work Profile |
| 1. | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| 4. |
Complete Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s profile with information picked from the lesson.
PROFILE - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
- Title:
- Profession:
- Branch of science:
- Important position in Government held:
- His three visions for India:
The poet has observed the sower closely. Express in your own words the reverence the poet has for the sower.
'The Road Not Taken' (Robert Frost), 'O Captain My Captain' (Walt Whitman), etc. are inspirational poems. Search these poems on the internet and write down your opinion about the poems in your notebook.
Find out the words and phrases which describe the following. One is done for you.
| sight | touching in its majesty |
| air | |
| river | |
| house | |
| morning | |
| sun |
List all possible sources of light which enable you to see. Try to list at least 10 to 15. You may add the following to your list: Different kinds of lamps in your house, different sources you see in nature, different sources used by man in the past, etc.
There are ample career opportunities in film making and producing films.
The following professions which require different professional skills, and write them accordingly.
| Professions | Professional skills |
| 1. Actor-Male or Female | Acting, voice modulation, Body language, facial expressions, etc. |
| 2. Director | |
| 3. Producer | |
| 4. Music-director | |
| 5. Script-writer | |
| 6. Lyrist | |
| 7. Cameramen | |
| 8. Cinematographer | |
| 9. Set-designer | |
| 10. Costume-designer |
Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.
A special type of embroidery
Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.
The Aunt
Say ‘WHY’?
The writer found his stay abroad very profitable.
Write a paragraph and give an appropriate title to it. Use the following points.
| Birds and Animals | Love and Affection |
| Loyal | Our Best Friends |
| Serve us | Protection and Security |
| Kindness, honesty, compassion | Do not hurt or destroy us |
| Loneliness Avoided | |
The man who came to the house gave the cross as a gift to the girl. Why did he do this? What do you think would have happened if he had taken back the cross with him?
You are Aadhav. While you were away on a holiday, your house was burgled. Use appropriate modals and complete the letter to your friend telling him/ her about it.
No. 36, Gandhi Road
Chennai – 45
04 August 2018
Dear Ramesh,
How are you? I feel sad to inform you that my house was burgled last week when I was on a holiday. Burglars ______ have known from the accumulated newspaper pile that I had gone away. When I came back last Sunday, I found the back-door lock broken. I ______ have forgotten to bolt the back-door from inside and they _______ have entered through it. My room was ransacked. They took my laptop and other valuables. I ______ have deposited the jewellery in a bank locker to avoid this loss. I _______ have informed my neighbours about my week-long trip. Well, I have registered an FIR with the police. They are investigating the case. They have assured that I _____ get my jewels back. The burglars ______ be caught very soon. Convey my regards to all at home.
Yours lovingly,
Aadhav
Do the singers have hopes and dreams? If not, why?
Having an ice cream on a hot summer day is exciting and enjoyable.
Write about some of the exciting and enjoyable things that one can do in the winter season.
Here are some answers about the given picture.
- The colour of the ant is black.
- It lives on land.
- It has two long antennae.
- It crawls on the ground.
- It eats sugar.
Now frame questions for the above answers.
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The boy ran ______ the dog.
Tina goes to her school library to borrow a book. Complete her dialogue with the librarian by using and or or in the blanks.
| Tina | Ma’am, I want to borrow a book. |
| Librarian | Do you want a story book ______a book of poems? |
| Tina | I want a story book. |
| Librarian | Do you like stories about animals ______adventure stories? |
| Tina | I like both. |
| Librarian | Go to the second cupboard. On the first shelf, you will find animal stories ______ on the second, adventure stories. |
| Tina | Ma’am, I want Black Beauty______ Panchantantra Stories |
| Librarian | You can have either Black Beauty______Panchantantra Stories |
In a short paragraph write how you can be a good friend.
What made the dogs follow the grandmother after school hours?
How did the cop come to understand that Bob had been successful in the West?
Why was Mary Kom named the ‘Queen of Boxing’ and ‘Magnificent Mary'?
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about the uses of the internet
Do you think you can afford to buy all of these at once?
Bring out the humorous elements in the play.
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
are not - ______.
News Report:
Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help of the given points:
21-Year-Old Mayur Wins World Chess Championship
Make use of the following guidelines:
- Headline
- Dateline
- Lead line
- Body of the report
Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
Translate the following sentence into your mother tongue.
The second question to ask is - is it pleasant?
Write about your own experience. Do you remember an occasion when you did something successfully for the first time? Write about it in short (10-12 lines). Prepare an outline of your composition before you write it.
What do you like better - to listen to a joke, or to tell a joke?
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
Do you like to watch plays?
