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Explain the following phrase selected from the story in your own word and work with a partner to make sentence using these phrase: a rustic holiday

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Explain the following phrase selected from the story in your own word and work with a partner to make sentence using these phrase:

a rustic holiday

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उत्तर

The students who went on a rustic holiday to Kurangani forest were caught in a forest fire accident.

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पाठ 2.3: A Shot in the Dark - Exercises [पृष्ठ ६४]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
पाठ 2.3 A Shot in the Dark
Exercises | Q 3. b) | पृष्ठ ६४

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

What are the poetic devices (figurative language) in the poem? How do they contribute to the meaning/how do they effect the poem?


Why does the poet refer simultaneously to bridal laughter and bridal tear?


Comment on the imagery used in the poem.


How did the last event turn out to be special?


Anderson’s story shows the young girl having visions. Through them Anderson gives didactic and moralistic lessons. Discuss.


I have never worn a more ill-fitting suit. (End: …………..ever worn.) 


When did he realise that there was something wrong? 


Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word: 

  1. The teacher spoke for Raju when he was wrongly accused of stealing money.
  2. We can visit her at the hostel at 3 pm and 6 pm on Saturdays.
  3. The Sinha's have lived in New Delhi 1943.
  4. Little children are often afraid of the dark.
  5. Sneha has applied for a scholarship.
  6. It took Ahmed many months to get the loss of his friend.
  7. She turned the generous offer made by the manager.
  8. We were asked to take our footwear as we were entering a place of worship.

Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence.

  1. As soon as we lit the candle, the power supply was restored.
    (Begin: No sooner………. )
  2. The bee is more industrious than all other creatures.
    (Use: ‘most industrious’)
  3. The old woman was too slow to catch the bus.
    (Begin : The old woman was so……… )
  4. “I’ll do it tomorrow,” he promised.
    (Rewrite in indirect speech)
  5. Though Reema got an expensive gift she was not happy.
    (Begin: In spite of……… )
  6. I prefer reading a book to watching a movie.
    (Begin: I would rather…….. )
  7. I have never seen Mr. Roy lose his temper.
    (Begin: Never…….. )
  8. She found your keys in the garage.
    (Begin: The keys……… )

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. 

Father said to Sunil, “I can help you with your homework.”
(Begin: Father told Sunil……….)


Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Those who can bear all can dare all


Write a letter to your Class Teacher or the Principal of your school to make any one of the two following requests.

You wish to start a news bulletin for your school/ class. It will be a one-page bulletin to be published every week. A different group of students will manage the preparation of the bulletin every time.


Why should one learn to tackle one's problems by one’s own self?


Drafting a Speech. Discuss in groups each block and make notes about it.


Write a news report on the ‘Environment Day’ celebrated in your school.


Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.

Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% - Special Combo Offers – Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.


Write a paragraph comparing Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. The following words will help you to write a compare and contrast paragraph.

Similarities Differences
is similar to on the other hand
both however
also But
too in contrast to
  differs from
  while
  unlike

Describe the picture in about fifty words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words/phrases given below.

many sea animals wonders ocean fishes different colours
sizes varieties rare species deep sea under the sea  


______ do you play?


Use the option to fill in the blank.

Her frock______too long.


Here is a word, morning. Now write down words related to it.


Tina goes to her school library to borrow a book. Complete her dialogue with the librarian by using and or or in the blanks.

Tina Ma’am, I want to borrow a book.
Librarian Do you want a story book ______a book of poems?
Tina I want a story book.
Librarian Do you like stories about animals ______adventure stories?
Tina I like both.
Librarian Go to the second cupboard. On the first shelf, you will find animal stories ______ on the second, adventure stories.
Tina Ma’am, I want Black Beauty______ Panchantantra Stories
Librarian You can have either Black Beauty______Panchantantra Stories

In a short paragraph write how you can be a good friend.


The girl slept ______ [sound]


The photographer made the author wait for ______.


How did Miss Meadows express her joy, when she returned to the music class?


Do you think you can afford to buy all of these at once?


Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.

Preparing your favourite dish


What was the very first thing that the children noticed when it stopped raining on Venus in Ray Bradbury's story. 'All Summer in a Day'?


Find some examples of antithesis from your mother tongue and translate them into English.


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