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प्रश्न
Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.
What would you do, if something like this happens to you?
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उत्तर
I would honestly tell the person that I have lost or misplaced their belongings. And I would gladly replace it at whatever cost to myself. This is not just the better way out of it but also avoids confusion, like in the story.
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(ii) Stop worrying ______ your future.
(iii) When I stepped ________ the lift, I found it had stopped working.
(iv) We had to use a bridge to go ______ the river.
(v) I have lived in this town ______ ten years.
(vi) Please switch __________ all lights and fans when you leave the room.
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The soldier fought bravely__________ his country.
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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. |
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There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair
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- Introduction of the interviewee and achievements.
- 2 or 3 questions about growing years.
- 4 to 6 questions about the achievements.
- 2 or 3 questions about future plans and prospects.
- Expression of thanks and good wishes.
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- Date line: ....................
- Leadline: ....................
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| Joan | (Simply) ............. Polly and Jack have promised to come with me. |
Write a summary of that part of the script (in Indirect speech) in 15 to 20 lines.
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Your a librarian in a newly established school. Write a letter to the book dealer inquiring about the list of newly arrived English children's story books and various subject books relevant to 10-14 age groups.
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| Stanza -1 | Stanza -2 | Stanza -3 |
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Use the option to fill in the blank.
The flowers ______kept in a vase.
Who do you think is the naughtiest child in your class? Describe her/him in five lines.
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on the beat:
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a double-distilled idiot
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