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प्रश्न
Different arms and ammunitions are mentioned in the excerpt. Find their names.
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उत्तर
Bofors guns, field and medium guns, 122 mm multi-barrelled Grad rocket launchers, and mortars.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Here is a topic for you to
1. think about;
2. give your opinion on.
Find out what other people think about it. Ask your friends/seniors/parents to give you their opinion.
‘Career Building Is the Only Goal of Education.’
Or
‘Getting a Good Job Is More Important than Being a Good Human Being.’
You can use the following phrases
(i) while giving your opinion:
• I think that...
• In my opinion...
• It seems to me that…
• I am of the view that...
• As far as I know...
• If you ask me...
(ii) saying what other people think:
• According to some...
• Quite a few think...
• Some others favour...
• Thirty per cent of the people disagree...
• Fifty per cent of them strongly feel...
(iii) asking for others’ opinions:
• What do you think about...
• What do you think of...
• What is your opinion about...
• Do you agree...
• Does this make you believe...
What social and ecological benefits of planting a tree does the poet refer to?
What are the poetic devices (figurative language) in the poem? How do they contribute to the meaning/how do they effect the poem?
What-is meant by,’ rainbow tinted circles of light? What kind of literary figure is it?
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.
“The house-tops seemed to heave and sway”. Explain
Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me? "....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.
Read the above lines and amswer the question that follow.
What type of poetic piece ‘The Patriot: An Old Story’ is?
Which poetic device is used in the line: ‘Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,’
Who won the race and how? Explain in about 50 words.
What kind of atheletes were they?
(A) Ramesh said, "Rajiv, please bring your physics book to school tomorrow."
(B) Ramesh………………………….
This is the place. The dog was rescued from its cruel owner.
If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
(Begin : Unless …………….)
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.
What is the language spoken in Flanders?
How did Holmes guess that John Garrideb would go to 136, Little Ryder Street? Did he expect to find what he ultimately did before he went there?
The word ‘round’ usually means a kind of shape. What is its meaning in the story?
Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.
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paragraph numbers |
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1. |
homesick |
(3) |
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2. |
practically |
(4) |
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3. |
it pains me |
(7) |
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4. |
appreciate |
(9) |
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5. |
thoughtless |
(10) |
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6. |
exercise |
(11) |
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7. |
relief |
(13) |
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8. |
ghastly |
(14) |
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Almost |
it hurts me |
terrible |
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test the strength of |
understanding the difficulties |
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wanting to be home |
a welcome change |
not very caring |
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
In a farmers’ market, we find _______________.
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.
Recall your favorite crime story on TV. Discuss with your friend how you could prevent the villain/thief from committing the crime/theft.
Enlist any four facts which made the capturing of Tiger Hill a national challenge.
Write the appreciation of the poem.
- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem.
Complete the tabular columns to specify Dos and Don’ts associated with the 'Expansion of Ideas'.
| Expansion of Ideas | |
| Dos | Don’ts |
| (i) Begin impressively | (i) Do not go off-track |
| (ii) | (ii) |
| (iii) | (iii) |
| (iv) | (iv) |
Writing is considered to be one of the most challenging, demanding, and lucrative careers in the world. Match the professions in table (A) with their descriptions in a table (B) and also what they are called from the table (C).
| Sr No. | A Profession | B Description | C Known as |
| 1. | Blog Writing | Writes in scientific journals, university magazines, etc as a result of their Studies and Research | a. Translator |
| 2. | Story Writing | Writes on trends or comments on issues in a column every day or weekly | b. Blogger |
| 3. | Song/Lyric Writing | Writes in National, State, and local newspapers as a staff member | c. Journalist |
| 4. | Academic Writing | Writes long stories of fiction, non-fiction, and other genres | d. Story Writer |
| 5. | Translating | Writes for theatre on genres like fiction and non-fiction, historical, etc. | e. Song Writer/Lyricist |
| 6. | Newspaper Writing | Writes lyrics/songs for films, plays, etc. on a given topic. | f. Academic Writer |
| 7. | Column Writing | Writes/Publishes an information piece, views, opinions, etc. on (www-World Wide Web) | g. Dramatist/ Playwright |
| 8. | Screen Writing | Writes in short on one or more genres of fiction/ in magazines, anthologies, etc. | h. Novelist |
| 9. | Fiction/Novel Writing | Translates an original work from one language into another | i. Screenplay Writer |
| 10. | Drama/ Play Writing | Writes Scripts for Films/ Movies/ TV etc. | j. Columnist |
The setting of the act is the office of the newspaper 'The Herald'. Explain how it is the proper background for the theme of the play.
Prepare a formal invitation using the following format:
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Mr and Mrs _______________________ solicit the pleasure of your company on the occasion of the ____________________ of their __________________ on _______________ (day), date _______________. Venue __________________ Time ____________________ (Include other requests like RSVP, No presents please, etc. at the bottom.) |
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde and her husband paid off the debt in ten years.
Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.
Which events in the story (Part I and Part II) changed Mathilde’s life?
Think and respond with ‘YES’ or ‘NO’.
When you are faced with a very serious problem or some grave danger, what do you experience?
| Your feelings | panic | |
| wishing you were never born | ||
| hopelessness | ||
| helplessness | ||
| no emotion | ||
| calmness and composure | ||
| willingness to tackle it | ||
| Your reactions | break down and cry | |
| run away and hide | ||
| pray to God | ||
| ask for help | ||
| build up courage | ||
| take it as a challenge |
Pick outlines from the poem that help create images of the following in our mind and write them in the table.
| No. | Old Woman | The Street | Schoolboys |
| 1. | |||
| 2. | |||
| 3. |
Think and write in your own words.
How can the tender maiden Autumn become a full-grown woman? What change in nature does this imply?
Can you think of a parallel scene of dawn or evening when everything is steeped in golden light?
Answer the following question :
Is the influence of foreign customs always beneficial?
Complete the following and write a paragraph for the given activity.
Write a letter to any one of the following to tell them how much you appreciate them.
- Your mother
- Your father
- Any one of your relatives
- Your teacher
Draft Letter for the following.
You are Raja. The street lights of your area do not work properly. As a responsible citizen, write a letter to the newspaper enlightening them about the problem and also suggest ways to brighten the area.
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
He noticed the creeper ______ the foot of the tree.
Now, write a letter to your friend or relative in another city telling him/her about activities/events in your school. Follow the same pattern as the above letter.
Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words easy or strong.
The dog is ______
The horse is ______
The elephant is ______
Correct the use of the describing word in the following sentence.
This is the simpler problem of them all.
Here is a word, morning. Now write down words related to it.
Make groups of ten and present one of the following activities in class.
| skit | song | dance | painting a chart for class | make paper bags from old newspaper |
Given a chance, any adult would wish to become a child again for many reasons. Fill the boxes with some of what you imagine could be the reasons.
| e.g. I need not worry about project deadlines. | |||
| I can wear my pajamas the whole day. | |||
| I can sleep as long as I like. |
What do you expect your close friends to do for you? Beautify the petals with your thoughts.
Compare the two crests.
How did Sletherby’s judgment of Bertie turn out to be a wrong one?
Why are photographs taken?
| e.g. to freeze our favourite moments | |
The photographer made the author wait for ______.
Fill in the following forms with imaginary details.
For what purpose did Aunt Jane wish to use the cheque given by Aunt Jane?
Why is there a double negative in the title: The Never – Never Nest? Elucidate with reasons from the play.
Write an essay of about 200 word
A memorable journey
Observe the following picture and write a paragraph in about 150 word about each one of them.
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
None of the two boys came.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
School examinations do not test intelligence. Express your views either for or against this statement
Translate the following sentence into your mother tongue.
The first question we must ask ourselves before we speak is - is it true?
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.
