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Explain ‘May His Tribe Increase.’ - English 2 (Literature in English)

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प्रश्न

Explain ‘may his tribe increase.’

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उत्तर

The phrase, ‘may his tribe increase,’ means that may the number of good people like Abou Ben Adhem increase in this selfish and wicked world.

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पाठ 1.09: Abu Ben Adhem - Extra Questions

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db).
Typical sound level in decibels:
(1) Silence                                        0db
(2) Rustle of leaves                           10 db
(3) Breathing                                    10 db
(4) Radio music inside home              50-60 db
(5) Loud television                            70 db
(6) Road traffic Noise                        60-90 db
(7) Powerful rock music                    100 db
(8) Motor cycle                                105 db
(9) Heavy truck traffic                      90-100 db
(10) Wind in the trees                       20 db

OR

Read the following information and prepare a fact life:
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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.

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  • Summer - Trees stretch their leafy branches towards the sun. 
  • Spring - Branches are full of new green leaves.
  • Rain - Trees absorb water and look green. 
  • Autumn - Trees shed their leaves.

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Example: What is happening in picture 5?

The girl is diving into the water.
Where are the boats racing in picture 2?
______ are ______

How does the play ‘The Never – Never Nest’ expose the harsh reality of modern living?


According to Lorenzo, a man who is unmoved by music is ______.


Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.

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