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Compose a poem in an imaginary village. Try to maintain the rhyme scheme in the poem. You may begin like this….

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Compose a poem in an imaginary village. Try to maintain the rhyme scheme in the poem. You may begin like this….

Settled on the bank of a river
      Like a queen
Is my beautiful village
    Full of bushes green.

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Settled on the bank of a river
Like a queen.
Is my beautiful village
Full of bushes green.
People busy with their chores,
Few houses huddled around,
Little kids, little joys,
Heaven on Earth; my heart is bound.

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पाठ 2.4 Upon Westminster Bridge
Brainstorming | Q (A5) (ii) | पृष्ठ ८५

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What thoughts are uppermost in the soldier’s mind as he talks with the old man?


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Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:

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Example:
(0) started
My mother (0)__________ (start) school when she
(1)__________ (be) six and (2)____________ (stop) the 
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What laburnum is called in your language?


Identify the words in the advertisement that gave away the fact that it was placed by John Garrideb.


Go to your college library and collect and read the poems written by Sarojini Naidu.


Collect information of the NGOs working for the underprivileged section of the society.


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.

educated: ____________


Complete the following web diagram.


The writer goes in search of an invaluable indigenous variety of seeds. List three reasons for the importance of keeping records of our indigenous agricultural practices.


You might have read war stories or watched war movies. Make a list of the factors which make them interesting.


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4. Academic Writing Writes long stories of fiction, non-fiction, and other genres d. Story Writer
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Convert the stories into dialogues and read the dialogues aloud in the class.


Place the given areas of questioning from the list in the appropriate columns.

  • future plans
  • inspiration
  • overcoming hurdles/ struggle
  • coach/ mentor/ guide/ teacher
  • message for the youngsters
  • family support
  • alternate career choice
  • first or maiden award/ achievement /success /setbacks
  • a turning point in life/ success formula/technique.
  Section of the interview Aspects to be covered
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3. Main body  
4. Concluding questions  
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  3. Subject/Title Apporpriacy
  4. Sequence of Contents
  5. Language Appropriacy/Type
  6. Good Points/Novelty in the book
  7. Advantages/Scope of the book. (if any)
  8. Demerits/Shortcomings (if any)
  9. Message/Opinion/Views (Personal)
  10. Conclusion (in short)

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Brave Dependability Helpfulness Good manners Self-control
Calm Diligence Honest Patriotic Self-esteem
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Compassionate Flexible Joyful Positive Tolerant
Concerned Forgiveness Kind Rational Truthful
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Hunter 2  
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places, things it them.

Now rewrite the above paragraph using words from the above table.


Write down at least two questions using ‘why’?

  1.  ______
  2. ______

Find one word from the story that means

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Look at this sentence –

A library is a place where books are kept.

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  2. A ______ is a place where food is cooked.
  3. A ______ is a place where sick people are taken care of.
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The ______of flowers was lying on the table.


The children finished their work______ [quick]


We have heard of the proverb ‘Familiarity breeds contempt. Do you think that the passage of time strengthens friendship? Share your reasons with your class.


Describe the appearance of the policeman on the beat.


How did Mary Kom manage to get financial support for her trip to the USA?


According to Mary Kom, what was the reason for her losing in the finals?


Write conversation on the following situation.

Between two friends about planting trees


Why did the photographer feel happy after taking the photograph?


While waiting in the studio the narrator kept reading ______.


Urban living brings with it a possibility of various communicable diseases.

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Hints:

a) Introduction – ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ – brief explanation

b) Personal hygiene 

(i) Frequent washing of hands and regular bathing

(ii) Brushing of teeth, trimming of nails and hair

(iii)Wearing clean clothes

c) Keeping diseases at bay

(i) Avoid street food

(ii) Keep food containers covered

(iii)Drink boiled water

(iv) Wash fruits and vegetables in flowing water

d) Keeping living areas, surroundings and the environment clean

(i) Disposal of domestic organic waste on a daily basis and hazardous waste in designated places

(ii) Regular sweeping, mopping and dusting

(iii)Disinfection of toilets and bathing areas

(iv) Avoid littering of public places

(v) Avoid spitting, urinating and defecating in public places

e) Conclusion – hygiene – a collective exercise – everyone’s involvement and practice, a must – ensure community health and happiness – celebrate life


Write an essay of about 200 word 

The profession you would like to choose


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.)

International sports promote friendship between nations.
Argue FOR or AGAINST the given statement.


Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue.


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?’


Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.

Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.


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