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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
Green stripes could be used or alternatively black ones.
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उत्तर
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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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 answer the question that follow.
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Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word:
- The teacher spoke for Raju when he was wrongly accused of stealing money.
- We can visit her at the hostel at 3 pm and 6 pm on Saturdays.
- The Sinha's have lived in New Delhi 1943.
- Little children are often afraid of the dark.
- Sneha has applied for a scholarship.
- It took Ahmed many months to get the loss of his friend.
- She turned the generous offer made by the manager.
- We were asked to take our footwear as we were entering a place of worship.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The noise prevented us _______ sleeping.
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.
As soon as the function got over. The crowd dispersed.
(Begin: Hardly had……….)
Given on the next page is a picture of a yacht. Label the parts of the yacht using the terms given in the box
|
Bow |
cabin |
rudder |
cockpit |
|
stern |
boom |
mainsail |
mast |
Give reasons for the following.
Howard Carter’s investigation was resented.
Combine the following sets of ideas to show the contrast between them.
(i)The Emperor commissions a painting and appreciates its outer appearance.
(ii)The artist reveals to him the true meaning of his work.
Discuss in groups of four.
“Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and an ailing environment?”
Locate the following words in the text and study their connotation.
1. gripped the imagination of
2. dawned upon
3. ushered in
4. passed into current coin
5. passport of the future
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
He was visibly moved.
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'Narnia' (part 1,2,3 and 4) is a film about 4 children who find a path to Narnia. Discuss in your class, the special effects, and direction. Write a review with the help of the following points in about 100 to 150 words.
- Storyline
- Producer
- Director
- Music Director
- Characters/ casting (major and minor)
- Setting / location
- Conflict
- Message
- Significance of the title.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde told her friend about the lost necklace.
Imagine what must have happened after Mathilde’s friend discovered that the diamonds were real. Do you think she would return the necklace to Mathilde? Would that make Mathilde happy?
Give, in your own words, TWO reasons for the following:
The woman was reluctant to cross the street by herself.
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- Content
- Speaking Presentation
- Useful phrases and vocabulary
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| Name | Details |
| Date of birth | |
| State/Team she represents | |
| Sports/ Games she is associated with | |
| Debut (first entry) | |
| Best in her career | |
| Hobbies | |
| Awards/ Medals received |
Discuss in groups. Draw the haunted house described in the poem and write a paragraph about it in your own words.
Your mother has written a message for you before going out. Write a message to her after finishing your lunch.
Write about the following in your message.
- You ate lunch______.
- What you liked______ (mention the dish).
- You have cleaned the kitchen ______.
- You are going out to play. ______(mention when you will be back).
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
He noticed the creeper ______ the foot of the tree.
Find one word from the story that means
to be seen nowhere d ______.
Make opposites with the words –
| dis ______ in______ |
| respect | |
| able | |
| efficient | |
| own | |
| capable | |
| secure |
The girl looked up at the ______of stars.
Describe the appearance of the policeman on the beat.
What story did the man standing near the hardware store tell the passing cop?
When and how did Bob realise that the tall man was not his friend?
State whether the following statement are true or false
The friends grew up together in the city of New York.
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.
plainclothes man:
What did Bob share with the cop about their friendship?
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How did the inner room get light?
What would make Jack the owner instead of being the tenant?
How does the play ‘The Never – Never Nest’ expose the harsh reality of modern living?
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Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
I have no coat.
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These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art - a short review. They cover the following points:
- The name of the creator
- The theme or subject matter
- Type of art
- Individual style
- Presentation techniques
- Its effect on viewers
- Message or interpretation
What points will you include if you had to review a book or film or a play? List the points.
