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Give two examples of alliteration from the poem.
Pick out words and phrases which are examples of visual and auditory imagery in the poem.
Why does the bride have preference for yellow coloured bangles for her wedding morning?
Why were the children confused about their grandfather’s claims about the war?
What made the old man shake his head and sigh?
Can it be argued that this is an anti- war poem?
Explain the phrase ‘bliss of solitude’ in the context in which it has been used.
How does the poet use the contrast between the two birds to reveal racism in America?
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.
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.
When was the patriot welcomed?
Who was talking to the old man?
What is the theme of all summer in a day by Ray Bradbury?
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
"Money is important for happiness." Express your views either for or against this statement.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The school playground is out __________ bounds for the pupils of the primary school.
Your class wants to visit a well-known historical monument in a nearby town. Write a letter to your Principal seeking permission and say why you would benefit from the visit.
Wilfred Owen paints a horrific picture of a nightmarish memory on the battlefield. How does Duke et Decorum Est become Owen's condemnation and bitter response to war?
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 instructions are given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence.
Has Alia written to you?
(Begin: Have you……….)
Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions are given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence.
The monsoon is the best season in our country.
(Rewrite using ‘good’)
He drew a beautiful diagram________ the board.
Not many people read for pleasure these days.
(Begin: Few ................................. )
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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Remove
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slackers
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muck
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kept in
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got carried away
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cut
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sadist
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shrivelled up
Go to your college library and collect and read the poems written by Sarojini Naidu.
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.
trained: ____________
What is a space shuttle? Name the shuttle which took Kalpana in space.
Look at these sentences.
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| ‘Would’ tells us what the author used to do, or what used to happen. | ‘Could’ tells us what the author was usually able to do, or grandfather is now not able to do. |
Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.
Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.
Grandfather says, in the old days,
1. elephants were able to fly in the sky, like clouds. They were also able to change their shapes. They used to fly behind clouds and frighten them. People used to look up at the sky in wonder.
2. because there was no electricity, he used to get up with the sun, and he used to go to bed with the sun, like the birds.
3. like the owl, he was able to see quite well in the dark. He was able to tell who was coming by listening to their footsteps.
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
A system where the government is elected and ruled by people is called - ________________.
Imagine that you are the fellow pilgrim and you wish to share your experience of the incident in the poem.
Write a short article about it for a magazine/journal. Also, convey what change it has brought in your life.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
One man one vote and one vote one value.
You have studied the lesson 'The Call of the Soil' from prose 1.3. Compare 'Cherry Tree' with 'The Call of the Soil' and find out the element of the joy of nurturing for the author and the poet.
Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.
Thinking ahead of winter, the father decided to create a place safe from the elements.
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 dish that is prepared on a special occasion at home.
Write your opinion, in your own words:-
Why do you think the children dislike their aunt’s story?
When you open a savings account at the bank you need to fill up Deposit forms/slips. Observe the following forms and fill up your details.
Read the following headline and write a news report. Follow the steps as given.
- Headline: ‘Tiger attacks 8 years old at Rajiv Gandhi National Park.’
- Date line: ______
- Leadline: ______
- Body of the Report (Use only 3rd person pronouns/Passive voice): ______
Write a speech for your school Literary Association celebration with the given lead.
| 1) Opening | |
| 2) Purpose | |
| 3) Audience | |
| 4) Language – Some Good Describing Words (Adverbs And Adjectives), Emotive Words, Imagery etc. | |
| 5) Ending |
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about your favourite personality.
Look at the picture given below and frame your own slogan.
Write an article for the following.
Recently while returning home from school you were knocked down by a speeding motorcycle. You escaped with minor injuries. You are Kishore/ Kavitha of class XI, studying in GHSS, Coimbatore. Write an article to The Hindu, in about 150-200 words expressing your concern about the increasing number of road accidents due to reckless driving. Also, stress the importance of following traffic rules.
Your friend has presented a beautiful art piece on your birthday. Write a letter to her appreciating her art work.
You are waiting to board a train in a railway station. The train is delayed by an hour. Write a paragraph about the crowded scene in the railway station based on your observation.
| vendors | tea vendors | shops | families | piles of luggage |
| porters | trolley | scroll board | announcement | ticket counter queue |
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
has not - ______
How did the seaside creatures, the crab, the lobster, etc. teach Hari a lesson? Write in a few lines.
Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.
- Sheila got some chocolates for her birthday.
- She got some new clothes too.
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
Some words have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank.
I have to leave at ______.
Look for words in the poem which sound like the words given below.
- are ______
- there ______
- flour ______
- where ______
- son ______
- threw ______
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
sita where are you looking
Why did the grandmother accompany the author to school?
How did the grandmother spend the last few hours of her life?
State whether the following statement are true or false
Both Jimmy and Bob were of the same age.
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.
a guardian of peace:
Compare and contrast the character of Jimmy Wells and Bob with suitable references from the story to support your view.
Given below is a list of tools and equipment. Associate them with the appropriate profession and complete the table.
plough, hammer, oven, thermometer, voltmeter, wood, chisel, seed drill, voltage, detector, cutting boards, stone picker, spatula, cultivator, nail puller, wire strippers, framing square, fork, flashlight
| Farmer | Carpenter | Electrician | Chef |
| plough | hammer | ||
The photographer had made changes ______.
Installing a computer
The description of installing a computer in your study room is given in the form of jumbled sentences. Rearrange the sentences in the right order and form a coherent paragraph.
| 1. | Once you connect the CPU, connect the keyboard and mouse. |
| 2. | Before turning on the power, check that all parts are connected to the CPU. |
| 3. | First, open the box and take out the computer parts. |
| 4. | Plug both the computer and the monitor with a power cord. |
| 5. | Set the computer on a table or flat surface. |
| 6. | Finally, turn on the power. |
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subject:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped someone to prepare a meal.
Explain what you did and what you gained from this experience.
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
Miss Meadows’ need for societal acceptance makes her overlook Basil’s insensitivity and shortcomings. Discuss with reference to the short story. The Singing Lesson is about 200-250 words.
