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प्रश्न
Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:
Environmentalist
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उत्तर
To become an environmentalist, one must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental sciences or equivalent.
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Summers are becoming hotter with each passing year. Write a description of one such very hot day. What did you see and hear as you walked outside ?
How were birds and animals affected ?
When do eyes pop out?
Mention the two moods of the poet?
Which line(s)/stanza(s) do you enjoy most? Why?
What human value is displayed by the action of the eight contestants?
This is the place. The dog was rescued from its cruel owner.
After his parents died in a car accident, his uncle looked________him.
She laid the table after she had finished the cooking. (Begin: When…)
The soldier laid________their lives defending their country.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Joan jumped ………. the river to rescue the child.
How does G. K. Chesterton in his essay On Running after one's Hat, romanticize difficult situations by dwelling on the notion that "An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered'"?
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Inspector: [Sharply] Are you sure there was nobody in the room already?
De Levis: [Taken aback] I don’t know. I never thought. I didn’t look under the bed if you mean that.
Inspector: [Jotting I Did not look under bed. Did you look under it after the theft?
De Levis: No. I didn’t.
Inspector: Ah! Now, what did you do after you came back from your bath? Just give us that precisely.
(i) What reply did De Levis give to the inspector’s last question in the extract?
(ii) What made De Levis check the contents of his pocketbook? What did he find there?
Whom did he go to upon discovering the theft?
(iii) Who was Robert? Where was Robert’s room? At what time did he take De Levis’ clothes and boots?
(iv) What is the Inspector’s final theory of the theft?
(v) Whom did De Levis accuse of stealing his money? What were his reasons for making this accusation?
Give reasons for the following.
Carter had to chisel away the solidified resins to raise the king’s remains.
The sound words
The dominant colour in the poem.
The phrase 'inter alia' meaning 'among other things' is one of the many Latin expressions commonly used in English.
Find out what these Latin phrases mean.
1.Prima face
2. ad hoc
3. in camera
4.ad infinitum
5.mutatis multanis
6.tabula rasa
You have not received your Roll Number card for the Class XII examination. Write a letter to the Registrar, Examination Branch, CBSE asking for it.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.
The cleverest of criminals leave behind clues to their crime.
Within a few pages, the author has packed the important events in the lives of John Ipe and his wife. Discuss how conciseness and economy of expression can achieve an effective portrayal of entire lives.
Entomologist and lepidopterists are mentioned in the text and you must have guessed the meanings of these words or found them out in the dictionary.
Now match the kinds of scientists given with the work they do:
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A |
B |
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ornithologist |
study of the skin |
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gerontologist |
study of cells |
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ergonomist |
study of birds |
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dermatologist |
study of old age |
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cytologist |
study of the design of equipment |
Make a list of items that are referred to differently in British and American English, for example, 'lift' (BE) 'elevator' (AmE).
'Failure had a tempo faster than success.'
How is Satyajit's financial crash introduced to the reader?
Locate instances of irony in the story.
‘Forgiveness is often better than punishment’. Write two paragraphs – one for and another against this notion.
Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wild life such as:
Wildlife photographer
The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
spread across
Find five words in the following paragraph, which are generally associated with trees. But here, they have been used differently. Underline the words.
Hari leaves for work at nine every morning. He works in the local branch of the firm of which his uncle is the owner. Hari’s success is really the fruit of his own labour. He is happy, but he has a small problem. The root cause of his problem is a stray dog near his office. The dog welcomes Hari with a loud bark every day.
Discuss with your partner the various hazards and risks that a mountaineer/ trekker has to face in an expedition.
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State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Liberty cannot be divorced from equality.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
One man one vote and one vote one value.
Discuss with your partner and describe the atmosphere in the woods when Peter Crouch was heading towards Mrs. Adis’s House. It was -
- a dark moonless night.
- _________________________
- _________________________
Column A shows your involvement in growing a tree, as well as the stages in the life of a tree. Column B shows the feelings you experience at all stages. Match them appropriately.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | You planted a sapling. | a. | Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future. |
| 2. | You watered the plant. | b. | The new experience brought excitement to you. |
| 3. | You saw the shoot for the first time. | c. | You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that a small beginning can lead to great achievements. |
| 4. | You fenced the plant. | d. | The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope. |
| 5. | The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it. | e. | You wanted to make a humble beginning. |
| 6. | The tree had buds too. | f. | Your motive was to protect it. |
| 7. | Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers. | g. | You cared for it. |
Visit the library and collect at least five poems of any Nature poet. Write the poems along with their summary.
If you could change the end of the story i.e. after the Swallow refused to fly to Egypt, how would you change it? Summarise your idea in 10 to 12 lines.
Use the following points and write an appreciation of the poem:
- About the poem, poet, and title
- Theme
- Poetic style, language, poetic devices used in the poem
- Special features
- Message/values/morals in the poem
- Your opinion about the poem
Make a paraphrase of the poem ‘Leisure’ in your own simple words. Write it down in your notebook.
The present review concludes with two words 'Heartwarming and enjoyable'. Write your opinion about 100 to 150 words.
There are ample career opportunities in film making and producing films.
The following professions which require different professional skills, and write them accordingly.
| Professions | Professional skills |
| 1. Actor-Male or Female | Acting, voice modulation, Body language, facial expressions, etc. |
| 2. Director | |
| 3. Producer | |
| 4. Music-director | |
| 5. Script-writer | |
| 6. Lyrist | |
| 7. Cameramen | |
| 8. Cinematographer | |
| 9. Set-designer | |
| 10. Costume-designer |
Write a short passage/essay on ‘Women Power’ in the Neolithic, Medieval, and Present Times.
Write a letter to your Class Teacher or the Principal of your school to make the following request.
Your school library subscribes to a few newspapers. Your class wants old issues of the newspapers for some educational activity in the classroom. You are required to make cuttings / news clipping. Therefore, the papers cannot be returned to the library but you will use them in a responsible manner. Use the format of a formal letter given below.
Write an autobiography of a hundred-rupee note. (8-10 lines.)
Look at the picture given below and frame your own slogan.
Describe the picture in 50 words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words given below.
modern world – left alone – busy – gadgets – cell phones – ignored – feels alone – lonely – sad feeling
Write an article for the following.
Recently while returning home from school you were knocked down by a speeding motorcycle. You escaped with minor injuries. You are Kishore/ Kavitha of class XI, studying in GHSS, Coimbatore. Write an article to The Hindu, in about 150-200 words expressing your concern about the increasing number of road accidents due to reckless driving. Also, stress the importance of following traffic rules.
Create a poster for the following.
You are Sita/ Sudhan. Design a poster in not more than 50 words to focus on not wasting water. Be creative.
Develop the following hints.
Akbar - Birbal - courtiers jealous of Birbal - ask Akbar - test Birbal wiseness - Courtier puts a question - How many crows in Agra - Birbal asks for a week - every day sitting on the terrace - looking at the crows- after a week - courtier asks - Birbal says 156757 crows - asks the courtier to check- Akbar laughs.
Fill in the form given below.
The Pooja holidays are about to start. Prasanth and Deepak are friends. Both their families have planned to go on a trip to Munnar. Develop a conversation on how they plan for their trip.
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Plan:
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Write some sentences about the picture.
It, is, has, walks, elephant, legs, tusk, trunk, big, long, slowly, strong.
Have a conversation with your partner based on the picture below. You can start as -
| Hunter 1 | “Look at the footprints in the mud!” |
| Hunter 2 | |
| Hunter 1 | |
| Hunter 2 |
Silent letter.
What is common in the following groups of words?
- knee, knife, knot, know ______
- neighbour, daughter, fight, straight ______
- honest, honour, hour, heir ______
Try and make more silent letter words.
gnat: ______, ______
tongue: ______, ______
chalk: ______, ______
whistle: ______, ______
Correct the use of the describing word in the following sentence.
This is the simpler problem of them all.
Punctuate the following sentence.
she fed the baby washed the dishes put the lights off and went to sleep.
Who said these words and to whom?
| Who said | To whom | |
| “Wake up, dear! Wake up fast!” | ||
| “Ma, who woke me up today?” | ||
| “Why do you sleep at nine every night?” |
Discuss and write –
- Why do cats and dogs fight?
- Why do we walk across the road, not run?
- Why do people like ice-cream?
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
There was only______boy who______the prize. (one, won)
Read Sheela's notice. Discuss the questions that follow.
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Notice The Drama Committee will meet in the classroom on Monday, at two o’clock. We’ll plan a play for our Annual Day. Will each one of you please bring a play? SHEELA |
- Who was to meet?
- When were they to meet?
- Where were they to meet?
- What were they to do?
In a short paragraph write how you can be a good friend.
Use the above map to answer the questions.
- What does the dotted line on the map show?
- What road would Ajay take to get to the boat club?
- What building is next to the picnic area?
- What road passes by Ajay’s house?
- What other way could Ajay use to get from his house to his grandmother’s house?
Now write:
Use verbs like go, turn, cross
Use prepositions like: across, between, in front of, beside, near, behind, and write how you get home from school.
Why did the grandmother accompany the author to school?
How is school education in the village different from that in the city?
Find out when the International Day of Friendship is celebrated.
Why were the streets devoid of people?
Now write a short story to explain these proverb.
Despair gives courage to a Coward
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Preparing your favourite dish
Write the full form for the following.
wasn’t - ______
Complete the dialogue:
| Manas: | How much is the SSC exam fee? |
| Clerk: | __________________ |
| Manas: | When is the last date to submit the exam form? |
| Clerk: | __________________ |
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below.
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
You have had to shift to a new house recently. Write a letter to your grandmother telling her what you miss about your old house. Tell her also what you like about your new house and what you plan to do to make it comfortable for yourself.
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A businessman
Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.
Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
During the lunch break, a surprising sight unfolded as a monkey entered your school campus. Narrate your experience as you took charge and guided junior students to their classrooms ensuring their safety.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
