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प्रश्न
Do you think that the ruled always adopts the language of the ruler?
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उत्तर
Yes, the rulers generally impose their language also on those they rule. With the passage of time, the ruled have to adopt the language of the ruler.
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Attempt a character sketch of Mr Gilman as a teacher.
Answer any three of the following questions in 30-40 words each:
(a) What did M. Hamel tell them about the French language? What did he ask them to do and why?
(b) Why does Asokamitran call Subbu, ‘a charitable and improvident man’?
(c) How did the instructor turn Douglas into a swimmer?
(d) Why did Sophie like her brother, Geoff more than any other person?
We know that chimps are intelligent because
Briefly comment on:
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Reality is what is directly experienced through the senses.
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People with foibles are often not conscious of them.
Say why the speaker of the poem wishes to be a -
gardener
Answer in your own words.
What are the provisions in the Declaration of the United Nations, to ensure the equality of men and women?
The two best things the servants brought to God were gold and jewel stones.
The poem expresses feelings of serenity. Pick out expressions from the above poem that express the same.
Read the story and choose the appropriate meaning.
Wielded the brush ____________.
Say where . . . . . . .
______ do stars shine in the daytime?
Read the lesson and name the following.
Anaesthetics used from mid 19th century ______
Say WHY. . . . . .
Mother agreed to send Ramanujan to England.
Say WHY. . . . . .
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Fill in the gap, choosing a word from the bracket to make an appropriate comparison.
(tall / quiet / humble / merry / busy / slippery / fast / sly / slow / big)
as ______ as a mouse.
Complete the following sentence using your own ideas.
The princess was as ______ as ______. (Positive)
Present any one of the speeches given above.
Have you seen a newborn young one of an animal?
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- adverb clause
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Captain of the Indian Team.
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Classify it as a happy and sad thing.
flowers - falling leaves
Write what the poet is doing.
Does the poet like the experience?
Write the line which tells us about it.
When do the parents feel sorry and become unhappy?
Write what the goldfish does.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
BUNGEE-JUMPING
Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a long elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes from the freefalling and the rebound. When the person jumps, the cord stretches, and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.
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Questions
- What is Bungee Jumping?
- Can Bungee be performed from a movable object? How?
- When do you think Bungee becomes thrilling?
- What is the experience when one falls off the platform?
- Where is the Bungee jumping point located in India?
- What is the minimum age to Bungee jump?
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- Anyway, people will be people
- Search begins
- Things are not that easy
- Hurry invites worry
Write down the word that alliterate in the poetic line below
Festival of Flowers.
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Identify the speaker/character.
He felt something moving along his body almost up to his chin.
What sight made the farmer thankful?
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Who was challenged for a race?
The boy and the girl were taken by the cavalry to explain their action.
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Robot asked Vicky to sell him to an ______ master.
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Fortune knocks with its best who _______ for their guest.
Uthaman was skilled in _____.
Who disguised himself as an old man?
Will you solve a mystery with friends? Why?
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Read the advertisement and answer the question given below.
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Teddy took his pillow as a sign of ______ them.
The villagers took oath not to harm the _______.
Who is responsible for the society?
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What is the main idea of the story?
Nithin's mom said that Bala's father is a ______ magician.
______ was helpful for his father to drive out the wild animals.
Why is your nose important for you?
Where did the rabbit go?
While listening to the story, what did Alice see?
Are these sentence TRUE or FALSE
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Now, read the following passage on “Laughter Therapy” and answer the questions that follow.
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a. How does laughter help one to cope with stress?
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- sitting on the ground with legs crossed
- body movements
- clapping
- closed eyes
- breathing exercises
- chanting
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- bending backwards
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- eye contact
f. ‘Laughter therapy also plays a crucial role in social bonding’. How?
