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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
How does the hyphen and font help to advance the theme?
Who is the we referred to in the first line?
Discuss trans-culturation as represented in Seattle’s speech.
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) beginning
Alice was (0)__________(begin) to get very tired of (1)__________(sit) by her sister on the bank and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had (2)__________(peep) into the book her sister was reading, but it (3)__________ (have) no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," (4)__________(think) Alice, "without pictures or conversations?" Alice wondered whether the pleasure of (5)__________(make) a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes (6)__________(run) close by her. Alice did not think this was very remarkable, until the Rabbit actually (7)__________ (take) a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and (8) (look) at it, and then hurried on.
Shakespeare's minor characters play an important part in the development of the plot. What purpose do Dogberry, Verges and the Company of the Watch serve in the play Much Ado About Nothing?
"Boxer lives his life in patience and unquestioning service." How far is this statement true? Throw light on Boxer's character.
Every one of them was an experienced mountaineer.
(Begin: There was no .................................)
We have come across words like 'gale' and 'storm' in the account. Here are two more words for 'storm': typhoon, cyclone. How many words does your language have for 'storm'?
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
eternal brilliance
Approval from the outside world and approval within the family.
Locate instances of irony in the story.
Go to your school/college library and read some other stories by O’Henry like, ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘The Last Leaf’ and ‘After Twenty years’. Write the stories in short in your notebook.
The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Home.
Discuss with your partner the various hazards and risks that a mountaineer/ trekker has to face in an expedition.
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Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Kerosene flavoured tea.
Give your opinion: Whether we should or should not participate in adventure sports because __________________.
If you could change the end of the story i.e. after the Swallow refused to fly to Egypt, how would you change it? Summarise your idea in 10 to 12 lines.
Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair
The poem describes the beauty of Nature. Make a list of careers that are related to Nature, the environment, and the forest. One is done for you.
- Forest Department - (Forest officer, Ranger, etc.)
- .....................................
- .....................................
- .....................................
- .....................................
Write an appreciation of the sonnet. Refer to the points to be covered for appreciation.
- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem
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.
Father taught the boys geometry and how to use triangles to measure big objects.
Think and write in your own words.
Why do you think, birds greet the autumn season gladly?
Write your opinion, in your own words:-
Why did they appreciate and praise the stranger’s story?
Interview
Prepare a set of 10-12 questions that you would ask at an interview of a person who has strongly acted against social injustice and has achieved success inspite of a long struggle against so many odds in his/her life. Write them down in your notebook.
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about your favourite personality.
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
The first day at school ______
Your friend is coming to your city/town to spend a week with you. He/she wants to visit some tourist places and enjoy the special food items of the place. Prepare a two-day itinerary for the visit.
| Day | Timing | Stopover | Stopover | Mode of Transport |
| Day 1 Sunday | 8.00 am | Market | Go shopping for | Auto |
| clothes/curios | ||||
| Day 2 Monday | ||||
How do you cook rice in your house?
Fill in the gaps in this recipe for cooking rice. Use the words in the box
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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
Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.
- Sheila got some chocolates for her birthday.
- She got some new clothes too.
Imagine that you will go to the bookshop tomorrow. What will you do there? Write five sentences beginning with –
- I shall______
- I shall______
- I shall______
- I shall______
- I shall______
According to Mary Kom, what was the reason for her losing in the finals?
How would Sletherby gain from his friendship with Honoria Saltpen–Jago?
How did the author react on seeing his photograph?
What was the human side to the photographer?
Now write a short story to explain these proverb.
Actions speak louder than words
Certainly anyone who insists on condemning all lies should think about what would happen if we could reliably tell when our family, friends, colleagues, and government leaders were deceiving us. It is tempting to think that the world would become a better place without the deceptions that seem to interfere with our attempts are genuine communication. On the other hand, perhaps there is such a thing as too much honesty. - Adapted from Allison Kornet, "The Truth About Lying"
Would the world be a better place if everyone always told the complete truth? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.
Identify the list in which Abou Ben Adhem's name appeared right at the top.
