Advertisements
Advertisements
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. |
Advertisements
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. |
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
It is easy to advise others not to worry, but difficult for oneself to follow the same. Narrate an experience which made you realise the truth of this statement.
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
The burglars broke _____________ the house when the family was away.
What does the tree symbolise in the poem?
What colour bangles are preferred by virgin maidens?
Who is the narrator? What has been described earlier?
What tells the reader the serene atmosphere about old Caspar’s home.
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.”
Explain and discuss the themes of the poem.
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.
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.
What does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
What is the rhyme of ‘The Patriot: An Old Story’?
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.
By which flower was the patriot welcomed?
What is the primary purpose of “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry?
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
Last night’s dinner was cooked for us by father.
(Begin : Father …………… )
Break time (recess) at your school is only for a duration of fifteen minutes. Write a letter to your Principal requesting an extension in the break-time from fifteen minutes to half an hour. Give reasons for your request and explain in what way an extended break would make a difference to you as a student.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The young child carried the heavy bucket _______ the stairs.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
NEXT MORNING, I HAD AN IDEA. IT WAS nothing clear cut, merely speculative, But I considered it all the way to school. Then, after assembly, as soon as they were quiet I waded in. This might be a bit rough, I thought, but here goes.
“I am your teacher, and I think it right and proper that I should let you know something of my plans-for this class.”
(i) Who is ‘I’ in the above lines? Where is he? In what mood was he when he entered the class?
(ii) What did the narrator expect from his students at this moment?
(iii) Who entered soon after this? What did she do that made the narrator angry? What challenges did he give her?
(iv) What was the effect of the challenge on her? What plan did the narrator have in mind regarding the conduct of the young ladies? Whose help did he seek for this?
(v) What did the narrator expect from the boy? What was the reaction of the children when they heard the narrator’s expectations?
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
scientific detachment
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
-
anecdote
-
delicate realism
-
figurative painting
-
illusionistic likeness
-
conceptual space
Discuss the following statement in groups of four.
“The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered, but only the artist knows the way within.”
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Fascinating facts about water
Identify the stanzas that talks of each of the following.
| Individuality | rationalism | hypocrisy |
A poem for you to read
All but Blind*
All but blind
In his chambered hole
Gropes for worms
The four-clawed Mole.
All but blind
In the evening sky
The hooded Bat
Twirls softly by.
All but blind
In the burning day
The Barn Owl blunders
On her way.
And blind as are
These three to me,
So, blind to Someone
I must be.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Anchor.
Narrate in your own words a similar based on text to the class.
Write in 100 words what the cherry tree in the poem symbolises.
Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde and her husband decided to replace the necklace.
Write a short autobiography of a brook. (20 to 30 lines)
Write in your own words:-
Which two facts show that the poet is confident of overcoming his irrational feeling?
Write your own interpretation of the story.
Prepare and present a short speech on the following.
How I accomplished a difficult task.
Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.
Mobile Galaxy – Smartphones – accessories – SIM cards – Recharge – Free Power banks on Mobile purchase – No.1, Toll gate, Trichy
Describe the picture in 50 words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words given below.
modern world – left alone – busy – gadgets – cell phones – ignored – feels alone – lonely – sad feeling
How do you cook rice in your house?
Fill in the gaps in this recipe for cooking rice. Use the words in the box
|
boil |
water |
heat |
keep |
rice |
lid |
low |
water |
more |
ready |
What you'll need
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
How to make it
- ______the rice until the ______runs clear.
- Drain the water and ______ aside.
- In a medium sized pan, bring water to ______.
- Add the salt, stir, and then add the rinsed and drained ______.
- Reduce the heat, cover the rice, and let it simmer on ______ heat for 20 minutes.
- Check after 15 minutes to see if all the ______ has evaporated. If it has, the rice is ______.
- If not, replace the ______ and let the rice simmer for 5 ______
- Remove from ______ and serve
Write a narrative paragraph on Kamarajar, using the given information and add more information on your own.
Let s imagine a topsy-turvy scene and describe it in the lines below.
Write rhyming words for the words given below. One has been done for you.
- morning - evening
- car
- high
- boots
- heat
- where
Words like morning, evening, watering end in ing. Write six more words to which ing can be added at the end to form a new word.
- ______.
- ______.
- ______
- ______.
- ______
- ______.
Now group these activities into indoor and outdoor activities.
Which country would you like to visit when you grow up?
Make a project by drawing or pasting.
- a map of that country, its national flag
- stamps of the country, its currency
- some famous monuments or landmarks
The old man shouted ______[loud]
How did the grandmother spend the last few hours of her life?
What story did the man standing near the hardware store tell the passing cop?
How would Sletherby gain from his friendship with Honoria Saltpen–Jago?
Why did his travel companion curse and mutter?
What was Sletherby’s response to Bertie’s request?
Why did K.C’s words shock Sletherby?
Describe the photographer.
The photographer was pleased after ______.
What did Aunt Jane like about Jack’s ‘little nest’?
Write slogan to create awareness of the following topic using the tips given above.
- Junk food
- Labour Day
- Save Water
- Yoga
- Blood Donation
Write a paragraph of about 150 word, on the following topic.
The teacher I like the most
What does the title of the story convey?
What was the very first thing that the children noticed when it stopped raining on Venus in Ray Bradbury's story. 'All Summer in a Day'?
Prepare a set of questions to interview -
A well-known social worker in your area.
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
Can you think of any events in your own or someone else’s life to support the quote-
‘If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.’
What is likely to happen if you don’t tell the truth?’
What leads Mathew Arnold to tell his beloved, “Ah, love, let us be true’, in the last stanza of the poem, The Dover Beach? Write your answer in a short paragraph of 100-150 words.
