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Identify the words in the advertisement that gave away the fact that it was placed by John Garrideb. - English Elective - NCERT

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Identify the words in the advertisement that gave away the fact that it was placed by John Garrideb.

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The errors, to say, that gave away the fact that the advertisement was placed by John Garrideb or an American.

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पाठ 1.4: The Adventure of the Three Garridebs - Language Work [पृष्ठ ५५]

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एनसीईआरटी English (Elective) - Woven Words
पाठ 1.4 The Adventure of the Three Garridebs
Language Work | Q 1.1 | पृष्ठ ५५

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Read the following extract and complete the note with the help of the clues provided : 
Vitamins are either fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) or water-soluble (B vitamins, including niacin, folic acid and riboflavin, and vitamin C). They consist mainly of the elements nitrogen, oxygen, carbon and hydrogen. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in bod)' fat, while water-soluble vita1nins are used or quickly excreted in the urine.
Vitamin A is essential for the eyes, skin, hair, and bones; the B vitamins help enzymes to function; C is essential for the formation of collagen; D helps the body absorb calcium; E prevents cell damage, and K helps blood clotting. Most vitamins cannot be produced by the body and so must be obtained directly from food.

VITAMINS

Vitamins are obtained from
B Vitamins Fat-soluble
Vitamins consist of 1.
2. Oxygen
3. 
4. Hydrogen
Vitamin A
            B
            C
            D
            E
            K
Essential for eyes, skin, etc.
Formation of collagen
Prevents cell damage

Working in pairs, go through the table below that gives you information about the top women tennis players since 1975. Write a short article for your school magazine comparing and contrasting the players in terms of their duration at the top. Mention some qualities that you think may be responsible for their brief or long stay at the top spot.

Top-Ranked Women Players

I. The roll of honour of women who enjoyed life at the summit since everybody’s favourite player, Chris Evert, took her place in 1975.

Name Ranked on Weeks as No. 1
Maria Sharapova (Russia) 22 August 2005 1
Lindsay Davenport (U.S.)

October 2004

82
Amelie Mauresmo (France) 13 September 2004 5

Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium)

20 October 2003 45
Kim Clijsters (Belgium) 11 August 2003 12
Serena Williams (U.S.) 8 July 2002 57
Venus Williams (U.S.) 25 February 2002 11
Jennifer Capriati (U.S.) 15 October 2001 17
Lindsay Davenport (U.S.) 12 October 1998 82
Martina Hingis (Switzerland) 31 March 1997 209
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (Spain) 6 February 1995 12
Monica Seles (U.S.) 11 March 1991 178
Steffi Graf (Germany) 17 August 1987 377
Tracy Austin (U.S.) 7 April 1980 22
Martina Navratilova (U.S.) 10 July 1978 331
Chris Evert (U.S.) 3 November 1975 362

Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

How cruel Shylock was to demand his pound of flesh!
(Begin: It was cruel………………….) 


In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A.  Write sentence B.

(A) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(B) No sooner __________________________________.


How does Sarojini Naidu allude to the patriarchal system of her times? Discuss.


When do eyes pop out?


Which line(s)/stanza(s) do you enjoy most? Why?


But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

What is the main conflict in this poem?


In what mood is the speaker now? Where is he?


Explain ‘may his tribe increase.’


What event is referred to in the poem?


What kind of atheletes were they?


Examine how cross cultural differences bring out humor in “A Horse and Two Goats.”


Discuss with reference to the story An Angel in Disguise how love has the power to transform.


What is the climax of Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer in a Day?”


In the poem Breaking Out. the poet shows the gradual transformation of a young girl into a confident and independent individual who breaks the conventional stereotypes of society. Discuss with close reference to the text. 


Write an original short story that begins with the words: "It was raining hard that night. In my hurry to get into the house, I didn't notice the black car parked across the road. I realized something was, wrong when .........


He had plenty of wealth but he was not happy.
(Begin: In spite............................................ ) 


What laburnum is called in your language?


Discuss the following statement in groups of four.

“The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered, but only the artist knows the way within.”


Combine the following sets of ideas to show the contrast between them.

(i) The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered.

(ii) The artist knows the way within.


Discuss with your partners

The manner you adopt when you talk about a teacher to other teachers.


Explain the following phrase
Sure as eggs

Use it in a sentence of your own.


What was the underlying reason for John Ipe's disgust with the world?


Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wild life such as:

Forest officer / Ranger


Your teacher will speak the word given below. Write against two new words that rhyme with it.
bed ______ ______


Multiple Choice Question:

The poet had a quarrel with her ______


You might have learned about organic farming. Make groups and discuss the difference between conventional farming and organic farming and write it down.

Sr.No. Conventional Farming Organic Farming
1.    
2.    
3.    

Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.

A system where the government is elected and ruled by people is called - ________________.


Pillars form support for concrete buildings. Metaphorically speaking a strong nation too depends on strong pillars. Discuss with your partner and explain the pillars of a democratic nation. Make a list of obstacles that are a threat to the progress of a nation.


There are many career opportunities that can be availed of by a graduate. Discuss and make a list of various opportunities available in the legal field, economics, management, commerce, administration, etc.


Recall your favorite crime story on TV. Discuss with your friend how you could prevent the villain/thief from committing the crime/theft.


Prompt reporting is of strategic importance during a war. explain it.


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.


Form pairs and make a 'pair presentation' of any one of the two stories. To do so, each person presents only one sentence at a time, and the next one is immediately presented by the partner. Thus, each person in the pair presents alternate sentences without breaking the flow of the narration.


Write a letter to your friend about the Great Indian Bustard. You may use the following points:

  • Why we need to protect the bird.
  • What you plan to do to help the bird.

Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :

Mathilde returned the diamond necklace to her friend.


Think and respond with ‘YES’ or ‘NO’.

When you are faced with a very serious problem or some grave danger, what do you experience?

Your feelings panic  
wishing you were never born  
hopelessness  
helplessness  
no emotion  
calmness and composure  
willingness to tackle it  
Your reactions break down and cry  
run away and hide  
pray to God  
ask for help  
build up courage  
take it as a challenge  

Think and write in your own words.

Why did the traveller choose the road less travelled? What attribute of the traveller does it bring out?


Name the occasion or reason for which the announcements are being made. Then think of an occasion and prepare an announcement for it as a group activity.


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


Create a pamphlet for the following.

Make a pamphlet on the latest gadgets (Mention the variety of models, uses, needs, and availability).


You have prepared some eco-friendly craft materials like paper mache dolls, greeting cards, book marks, festoons, garlands, quilling jewellery etc for an Art Mela to be conducted in your school premises. Describe in a few sentences how you made the craft work. Include the following details in your writing.

  • Name of the craftwork
  • Materials used
  • Nature (handy / eco-friendly / longlasting / affordable price )
  • Use (place / person / time)

Read the story of Neerja Bhanot. Make notes based on the table and complete it.

Name  
Father’s Name & Occupation  
Mother’s Name & Occupation  
Born on  
Nationality  
State  
City  
Education

School :

College: 
   
Personal Life  
Siblings  
Achievements  
Awards  
Legacy  
Died on  
Place of Death  

How do you cook rice in your house?

Fill in the gaps in this recipe for cooking rice. Use the words in the box

boil

water

heat

keep

rice

lid

low

water

more

ready

What you'll need 

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice 
  • 2 cups water 
  • pinch of salt

How to make it

  1. ______the rice until the ______runs clear. 
  2. Drain the water and ______ aside.
  3. In a medium sized pan, bring water to ______. 
  4. Add the salt, stir, and then add the rinsed and drained ______.
  5. Reduce the heat, cover the rice, and let it simmer on ______ heat for 20 minutes.
  6. Check after 15 minutes to see if all the ______ has evaporated. If it has, the rice is ______.
  7. If not, replace the ______ and let the rice simmer for 5 ______
  8. Remove from ______ and serve

Find one word from the story that means

  1. to walk fast  ___________ .

Can you write six things that are made of wood?


Which country would you like to visit when you grow up?

Make a project by drawing or pasting.

  1. a map of that country, its national flag
  2. stamps of the country, its currency
  3. some famous monuments or landmarks

I can do the sum ________. [easy}


How did the other Women react to Woman 5?


What had really happened in the dentist’s room?


Reading a map

Nowadays though locations are traced easily using GPS, (Global Positioning System) one should know what to look for in the map to reach the destination. Here are a few general instructions to be followed while reading a map.

  1. Identify and understand the elements of the map correctly.
  2. Look out for the title to know what the map shows.
  3. Study the symbols/colors that are used on the map and find what they stand for.
  4. Look at the scale of the map. (whether to be scaled or not to be scaled)
  5. Look for the pointer to know the direction.

Let us together scale the summit. Here is a drawing of the Everest showing the way to the summit, and the position of the camps with their heights. Trace the trekking trail to reach the summit with the given details and write an interesting paragraph in about 100 words.

The Summit of Mount Everest


What does the title of the story convey?


Installing a computer

The description of installing a computer in your study room is given in the form of jumbled sentences. Rearrange the sentences in the right order and form a coherent paragraph.

1. Once you connect the CPU, connect the keyboard and mouse.
2. Before turning on the power, check that all parts are connected to the CPU.
3. First, open the box and take out the computer parts.
4. Plug both the computer and the monitor with a power cord.
5. Set the computer on a table or flat surface.
6. Finally, turn on the power.

Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:

Imagine a situation where a child runs away from home but later returns. Why did he or she run away? What made him/her come back? Write an original short story entitled: 'Finding My Way Home'.


Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:

  1. It will reach Nagpur at 7: 15 a.m.
  2. What is the departure time of the Vidarbha Express?
  3. When will it reach Nagpur?
  4. The departure time is 8:30 p.m.

Imagine a situation where you get an opportunity to change one thing in your school. What would it be? Why do you want to change it? How would you bring about the change?


  1. What do you like best about your school?
  2. Do you think school is fun?
  3. Which is the part that you don’t like?
  4. How often should the teacher give you a test?

Divide the students into groups of five. They sit in a circle. They choose one object of daily use such as a bag, wallet, box, etc. The group leader writes four sentences about it.

  • I have found a ______
  • It’s (colour)
  • It’s (shape)
  • It has a ______
  • I found it (place where it was found)

Others, too, write four sentences each.

  • • I’ve lost a ______
  • It’s (colour)
  • It’s (shape)
  • It has a ______
  • • I lost it (place where it was lost)

They all open read their lines, beginning with the group leader. The player whose description matches the group leader’s the most gets the object.


With reference to the short story Quality, trace the journey of the Gessler Brothers from “ld is an Ardt!" to the bitter realization of “Dey dake it away from us, who lofe our boods….bresently i haf no work.” Write your answer in about 200-250 words.


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