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प्रश्न
Here is sentence with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated)
The Coorg people are always ready to tell stories of their sons’ and fathers’ valour. (para 4)
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उत्तर
are more than willing to recount
संबंधित प्रश्न
Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences:
(a) one of / that of reading / known to / is / greatest / the / pleasures / man /
(b) a rich variety / adventure and wisdom / the / world of books / has / of /
(c) own / you / book / convenience / can enjoy / a / at your /
Make a sentence of your own using the following phrase:
‘In search of’
Here is sentence with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated)
During monsoons it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit Coorg. (para 2)
Here is sentence with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated)
Even people who normally lead an easy and slow life get smitten by the high-energy adventure sports of Coorg. (para 6)
Match the phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B
| Column A | Column B |
| (a) break out | (i) to try to find somebody or something |
| (b) to look for | (ii) as a rule or in general taking all relevant factors into account |
| (c) to take over | (iii) start suddenly and strongly |
| (d) to go into | (iv) to obtain or assume control of something, or gain control of something from somebody else |
| (e) on the whole | (v) to begin a job or career in a particular area of activity |
good / is/ for / it / substitute / a / watching TV
Find out the meaning of the following phrase. Use them in your own sentence.
knock someone down
Guess the meaning of the following idioms and phrases and use them in sentences of your own. One is done for you.
One-size-fits-all – suitable for or used in all circumstances
Statement: The wrist watches have adjustable belts, so one- size- fits- all.
'One man army'
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow.
The artist completes his paintings _________.
Rewrite the following sentence inserting the appropriate phrases in their proper form.
(to get out of, to come up, to turn on, to give in, to get into, to come down, to work out, to turn off, to give off, to give out, to work in)
He _____________ bed and _______________ the living room, to see if the door was closed
Rewrite the following sentence inserting the appropriate phrases in their proper form.
(to get out of, to come up, to turn on, to give in, to get into, to come down, to work out, to turn off, to give off, to give out, to work in)
To enjoy the music and relax, he _____________ the music and ___________ the lights.
Replace the underline word/phrase with the appropriate one, to retain the proper meaning.
Our class monitor is a perfect symbol of duty and discipline.
Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.
stumble on
Use the following idiom/phrase in sentences of your own.
look forward
Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.
The wealthy landlord made a will __________ before he could die.
Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.
The siren of the ambulance ____________ all other traffic noise.
Fill in the blank a word or a phrase given in the brackets in their appropriate form.
I was____________ when the menu was brought.
Fill in the blank a word or a phrase given in the brackets in their appropriate form.
The author____________ the guest at the play.
Make a meaningful sentence by using the phrase
‘in front of’
Make a meaningful sentence by using the phrase “to belong to”.
