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प्रश्न
Given below is the dictionary meaning of
Smirk: to smile in a silly or unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased with yourself.
Look up the dictionary for the following words which are also related to facial expressions and write down the meaning of each
|
smile |
grin |
grimace |
sneer |
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उत्तर
Smile: A facial expression indicating happiness
Grin: To smile broadly to indicate pleasure
Grimace: An expression showing disapproval
Sneer: To show that one has no respect for somebody by a facial expression
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Here is a topic for you to
1. think about;
2. give your opinion on.
Find out what other people think about it. Ask your friends/seniors/parents to give you their opinion.
‘Career Building Is the Only Goal of Education.’
Or
‘Getting a Good Job Is More Important than Being a Good Human Being.’
You can use the following phrases
(i) while giving your opinion:
• I think that...
• In my opinion...
• It seems to me that…
• I am of the view that...
• As far as I know...
• If you ask me...
(ii) saying what other people think:
• According to some...
• Quite a few think...
• Some others favour...
• Thirty per cent of the people disagree...
• Fifty per cent of them strongly feel...
(iii) asking for others’ opinions:
• What do you think about...
• What do you think of...
• What is your opinion about...
• Do you agree...
• Does this make you believe...
Do you consider the title apt?
Why was each man in the group unaware of self- destruction by his action?
Does the poem have feministic overtones?
What kinds of stories captivated the young minds in the past?
What impression do you get of the children after reading the poem?
Why does the poet say I gazed and gazed but a little thought / what wealth that show to me had brought?
In how many ways was this Olympic special? Explain?
What thoughts are uppermost in the soldier’s mind as he talks with the old man?
Besides being an amusing tale about a failure to communicate the story “A Horse and Two Goats” makes some crucial points also. Justify.
As soon as the sports meet ended, the children ran on the field. (Begin: Hardly ……………)
Write a composition (350 – 400 words) on the following:
All Girls or all-Boys Schools provide a better learning environment than co-educational schools. Express your views either for or against the statement.
‘Working women make better mothers than women who stay at home’. Express your views either for or against this statement.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The young child carried the heavy bucket _______ the stairs.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
scientific detachment
Words which describe ‘sleek’, ‘alert’, and ‘abrupt’
Make posters to highlight the importance of the Green Movement.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
He was visually impaired.
The contrast between the outward elegance of a person and his private behaviour.
How does the author succeed in raising crucial social issues not through open criticism but through subtle suggestion?
Identify instances of ironical comment in the story.
‘Don’t expect an English cup of tea’—how does this phrase bring out the contrast between English and American attitudes?
Give reasons for the following.
Srinath’s disappointment with Satyajit.
Interview the students of your class regarding the career they would like to pursue and the reason for selecting that particular career. Collect the data from your class and analyze the information you have collected.
Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:
Geologist
Multiple Choice Question:
The quarrel finally ended when ______
What do you know about Kalpana Chawla’s birth, education, a great achievement, and tragic end?
The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Garden.
Would you like to join the Indian Army/Navy/ Air force? If not, suggest other ways in which you could serve your nation.
The pride of any city is its skyline.
Write 5 lines about the place where you reside and what makes you feel proud of it.
Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann wants an article exposing social evils to be printed in the newspaper.
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 your own interpretation of the story.
Say ‘WHY’?
The writer grew less dogmatic and more open-minded.
Write about a day when you felt very happy. Use the following questions to help you. Think/Recollect a day ............
Note down the points.
- Do you remember the exact day and date?
- Was it a special occasion or celebration?
- What happened on that day?
- How did you react to the things that happened on that day?
- How did other people react when they saw you were so happy?
- What did you do next ?
- What happened in the end?
- Describe any other emotions you felt that day
Now, with the help of the guidelines write a short paragraph of at least 100 words about that happy day. Give a suitable title for your narrative/write up.
Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.
You are the Coordinator of the Science Forum of your school. An event had been organized on account of National Science Day for the members of the forum. Now, write a report on the observation of “National Science Day” at your school.
On the next day, Mr. Scotti was __________ at how the local people responded to his queries.
Write a complaint to the officer of the PWD department to take immediate actions of maintaining cleanliness in the Children’s Park in your locality.
You find it tough to learn a new language ______
Read scene I. Discuss with your partner what Mrs Reed might write about Jane in her letter to the owner of a school. Now complete her letter to Mr. Brocklehurst.
Fill in the form given below.
Make a diary entry on the impact of a sports personality who is an inspiration to you.
Note
- Date your entry.
- Write naturally and truthfully.
- Use first person. (I read about Mithali, I like her playing style, etc.,)
- Make your entry informal and expressive.
- Use words that express feelings and write what you feel about it.
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The girl was thrilled ______ see her new bicycle.
Can we try to complete another dialogue now?
Rathi is visiting a shop to buy a pen. Let us try and complete the dialogues between her and the shopkeeper.
| Rathi | Hi Akka! |
| Shopkeeper | Hi! How can I help? |
| Rathi | I need a______. |
| Shopkeeper | Sure. Which colour? |
| Rathi | Give a______ pen. |
| Shopkeeper | Do you need a ten rupee pen or a five rupee pen? |
| Rathi | Give me the ______rupee pen. |
| Shopkeeper | Do you want anything else? |
| Rathi | ______. |
| Shopkeeper | Thank you. Goodbye. |
| Rathi | ______ |
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The flowers ______kept in a vase.
Now make sentences using some of the above words.
State whether the following statement are true or false
The friends grew up together in the city of New York.
What made her feel confident about the competitive players? Explain.
Describe Mary Kom’s personal experiences during her first International Championship match from the time of selection to winning the medal.
The photograph did not look like ______.
Briefly explain the cause of Miss Meadows' joy at the end.
Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:
Study the picture given below. Write a short story or description or an account of what the picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it.
Write the full form for the following.
wasn’t - ______
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
None of the two boys came.
Find some examples of antithesis from your mother tongue and translate them into English.
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A sportsman
Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue.
Write a composition (in approximately 400-450 words) on the following subject:
During the summer break, you joined a group of young people who read to the elderly at a senior citizens home. Narrate your experience of reading to the elderly and the interactions you had with them. How did this experience impact you?
As the Head of Environmental Initiatives at school, you have to deliver a speech on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5th. Write a speech following the guidelines given below:
- Greeting or salutation and purpose – the importance of World Environment Day
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- Concrete steps required towards a more sustainable and an eco-friendly lifestyle – strong call for action.
