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Imagine your friend/younger brother or sister has committed a grave mistake that has resulted in a great loss to the college property or to your family. He/she seeks your advice

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Imagine your friend/younger brother or sister has committed a grave mistake that has resulted in a great loss to the college property or to your family. He/she seeks your advice to come out of the situation/problem. Write a dialogue between you and your friend/brother/sister who describes the entire situation and seeks help from you. Take the help of the following points.

  • Introduction
  • Confessing the mistake
  • Seeking help
  • Your advice/suggestion
  • Concluding part
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उत्तर

Omkar: Hey, Raj! Are you in a hurry? I need to talk. It's important and urgent.
Myself: Omu! I'm actually getting late for class. But tell me what happened.
Omkar: Nothing happened as such. I just did something terrible. I don't understand what to do now. I'm in a pickle!
Myself: Tell me what you did. We can figure out a way to solve the problem. That's what brothers are for!
Omkar: I stole money from our mother's purse. The delivery man was waiting by the door and she asked me to get some money to pay for the parcel. I opened her purse and assumed she wouldn't know if a few extra notes went missing.
Myself: You stole money! Why would you, Omu? You're only 12. What did you need the money for? Is it for that board game you wanted?
Omkar:  I know! I know what I've done isn't right. I feel ashamed. Mother has been looking for the missing cash for over 3 days now and it turns out it was kept aside for an important payment. I'm drowning in guilt! Please tell me what to do.
Myself: You need to own up to your mistake. You have to take responsibility for what you did. You should not let others suffer for your mistake. Here's what you need to do. Go to mom and tell her what you did. Also, tell her the exact amount that you stole, so she can account for the same. Do you have the money with you?
Omkar: Well, I spent a large portion of it already, but I have some left. Do you think she'll be okay if I returned what I have left?
Myself: No, I don't think she will be okay with this. But at least she will be relieved to know where the money went. She will be mad at you for stealing, but after some time, she will forgive you, knowing that you were honest enough to come clean for what you did. Return the money that is left. Ask her if you could help her with some chores that you don't already do. Don't offer it because you're trying to pay back, offer help because you feel bad for what you did, and want to do something good. Okay?
Omkar: Yes. But I'm so scared! I guess that is the only option. Can I confess to her after you're back? I think I'll be less scared if you are around. Please?
Myself: Okay. I'll be back in 4 hours. You better not try to get out of confessing. I'll see you later.
Omkar: Yes. Bye for now.
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पाठ 1.5: Mrs. Adis - Brainstorming [पृष्ठ ५२]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 1.5 Mrs. Adis
Brainstorming | Q (A4) | पृष्ठ ५२

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Explain how diction is important in the poem with the help of an example.


Whose family has been referred to earlier in the context?


Why does the poet use repetition in the poem?


What kinds of stories captivated the young minds in the past?


What do you think is the message of the poem?


There's nobody on the house-tops now...
Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

What is ‘scaffold’?


Explain briefly how Abou Ben Adhem demonstrated his love for God.


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: 

The poet's mother was stung __________  a scorpion. 


(A) If you are not ready to come with me, I will not go.
(B) Unless…………………………..


(A) I am afraid you cannot get admission to the college without clearing the admission test.
(B) I am afraid you cannot be……………….


Sergius:

Louka! (she stops and looks defiantly at him) A gentleman has no right to hurt a woman under any ` circumstances. [with profound humility, uncovering his head]  beg your pardon. 

Louka:

That sort of apology may satisfy a lady. Of what use is it to a servant? 

Sergius :

[rudely crossed in his chivalry, throws it off with a bitter laugh, and says slightingly) Oh! Do you wish to be paid for the hurt? [He puts on his shako, and takes some money from his pocket].

Louka :

[her eyes filling with tears in spite of herself] No: I want my hurt made well.

Sergius : [sobered by her tone] I low?

(i) Why does Sergius ask Louka's pardon? 
(ii) Why had he hurt her? 
(iii) Why does Louka remind Sergius that she is a servant? 
(iv) Why do Louka's eyes fill with tears? 
(v) How does Louka want her hurt made well? 
(vi) How does Sergius react to the suggestion 


Inspite of having high fever the girl came to school...
(Begin: Despite ……………..)


Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice.
(i) Name the speaker. Why did the speaker appeal to the Jew for mercy? Earlier who else in the play appealed for mercy? 
(ii) What are the three qualities of mercy which the speaker has stated just before the extract? 
(iii) Give the meaning of‘But mercy is above this sceptred sway’. How does Shylock turn down Portia’s plea for mercy? What does he insist on? 
(iv) What is Bassanio ready to do for Antonio in the court? Why is Bassanio snubbed immediately by the disguised Portia? 
(v) Mention two prominent character traits of Shylock as highlighted through the scene from which the extract has been taken. Substantiate your answer with examples from the text. 


Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. 

Example:
(0) From his perch behind the clock, Hugo could (0)……. (see) everything.


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: 

The paper dart went gliding  ______  the air.


"School days are the happiest days of our lives." Express your views either for or against this statement. 


Discuss with your partners

Reading plays is more interesting than studying science.


Give reasons for the following.

Srinath’s disappointment with Satyajit.


How do these lines capture the essence of the story:

'Glory was all overlaid with dark shame. Glory was dead.'


Now write a paragraph or two about these two stories, comparing them.


Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.

carry on


We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.

identified ______


Find words in the story, which show things striking violently against each other.
The cobra struck the crow, his snout th___ing against its body.


Discuss with your partner and describe the atmosphere in the woods when Peter Crouch was heading towards Mrs. Adis’s House. It was -

  1. a dark moonless night.
  2. _________________________
  3. _________________________

Report writing

Study the web diagram and write the characteristics of report writing.


You have just returned after your first experience of the kite - festival in Gujarat/Ahmedabad. You were thrilled with the festivities.

Write a short report about the kite - festival for your local newspaper. Give an attractive headline, a dateline, and an account of the kite - festive. Write the report in the third person with more use of Passive voice.


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 in your own words, how the Robinson family made each of their homes.


Write a few lines about yourself - your name, appearance, family, the place where you live, your school, your friends, neighbours, relatives, your likes, dislikes, hobbies, what you are good at, etc.

Now create an imaginary ‘persona’ for yourself. It can be quite different from your real self. Or, you may choose a fictional character - a character from a novel, story, etc. Write a few lines about this imaginary persona and introduce yourself in that role.

Real Self Imaginary Persona

Hi, I am ____________________

____________________________

____________________________

Hi, I am ____________________

____________________________

____________________________


Write a few lines about what Mathilde had and what she dreamt about.


Form groups of 5-8. Prepare short autobiographical speeches for each of these animals (10-15 lines). Use the following points :

  • How the animal lives - It’s the only way he/she can.
  • How he interacts with nature and other animals.
  • How humans interact with that species - whether it is fair, necessary, or desirable, etc.
  • The possible ill effects of the way human beings treat the animals, for the whole living world.
  • The animal getting ready to bid farewell to this world.


Give, in your own words, TWO reasons for each of the following :

We must help those who are in need.


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 an informal letter from a teenager to his/her parent, expressing a few thoughts from the poem.

(My dear ______/Dearest ______./Hi! ______ Are you surprised to see this letter? I wanted to talk to you about this, but then I thought I will be able to express myself better in a letter. Love,/Yours lovingly/Yours ______).


Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.

Bertha


Have you ever eaten any fruit/vegetable picking it straight from the tree or field? Write about that experience in 3-5 lines.


Prepare an announcement for an occasion like the one mentioned.


Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.

Father

Mother

  • Works hard to earn a living
  • ______
  • ______
  • ______
  • ______
  • keeps the house clean
  • ______
  • ______

Create a Personal Particular for your class with support from your teacher and collect personal and educational information.


Divide the class into groups and conduct a poster-making competition for an Eye /Blood Donation Camp. Fix up the details of the above camp, like time, place, etc.



You have won the first prize in the essay writing competition. ______


Write an article for the following.

You are Jansi/Avinash of Class X studying in GHSS, Chengalpet. You believe that physical activities improve our health and reduce the risk of sickness. It has got immediate and long-term benefits. Write an article in not more than 150- 200 words for your school magazine stressing the importance of physical activities in a student day to day life.


Write a character sketch of any character from fiction that has made an impact on you.

  1. Introduce the person.
  2. Highlight his/her character as revealed in the story.
  3. Talk about what others say about the character.
  4. Write if the character appealed to you, with reasons.
  5. Support your views with evidence from text.

Complete the following picture board.


Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.

  1. Sheila got some chocolates for her birthday.
  2. She got some new clothes too.

Use the option to fill in the blank.

Ram ______ a good football player.


Complete the following stories by using an appropriate word from the box given below –

my, his, he, your

Ram was a farmer. wanted to sell ______ ______ goats and sheep. So he went to the market. There sold all ______ animals to a rich man and got a lot of money. When he was going back to village, three thieves

stopped him. “Stop! Give us all ______ money.” Ram was very clever. He said, “I'll give ______ money to the strongest of you.” On hearing this, the thieves started fighting amongst themselves. Ram slipped away quietly.


Which of the following would you expect a carpenter to use at work?

bench, poker, plane, chisel, fork, spade, blotting paper, lawn-mower, telescope, pincers, jaw, scissors, hammer, map, nails, lathe, pencil, anvil.


Write conversation on the following situation.

Between two friends about the importance of reading newspapers


Bring out the significance of what Leacock was reading at the photographers.


What changes had the photographer effected on Leacock’s face in the picture?


Do you think it is important not to be swayed by every passing mood?


How does the play ‘The Never – Never Nest’ expose the harsh reality of modern living?


Urban living brings with it a possibility of various communicable diseases.

Now write an article of about 150 words for a leading newspaper on the various ways of maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation in order to ensure a healthy living. Make use of the hints given below

Hints:

a) Introduction – ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ – brief explanation

b) Personal hygiene 

(i) Frequent washing of hands and regular bathing

(ii) Brushing of teeth, trimming of nails and hair

(iii)Wearing clean clothes

c) Keeping diseases at bay

(i) Avoid street food

(ii) Keep food containers covered

(iii)Drink boiled water

(iv) Wash fruits and vegetables in flowing water

d) Keeping living areas, surroundings and the environment clean

(i) Disposal of domestic organic waste on a daily basis and hazardous waste in designated places

(ii) Regular sweeping, mopping and dusting

(iii)Disinfection of toilets and bathing areas

(iv) Avoid littering of public places

(v) Avoid spitting, urinating and defecating in public places

e) Conclusion – hygiene – a collective exercise – everyone’s involvement and practice, a must – ensure community health and happiness – celebrate life


Imagine someone has invited your family to a program 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 in a few lines, about an experience of your own where you scored in your exams much more than you hoped for. What did that experience teach you?


What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.

A parent


Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.

Life


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