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प्रश्न
In this poem, life is being compared to a play. Just as in a play, a man acts many
parts, so also in life, a man plays many roles. Can you think of some other
comparison for life? (For example, life could be compared with the seasons in
nature, the days of the week, the lessons in a school day.) Select one of these
comparisons (or choose one of your own), and write about the similarities that
life has with it. (80-100 words)
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उत्तर
Similarities of Seasons in Nature with Stages of Life The cycle of seasons in nature is very similar to the cycle of man’s life. Men take birth and make entrance on the stage of life. Similarly, seasons start with the spring. Everything sprouts and blooms. It is the best period of man’s life. It is full of colour, romance and beauty. Then comes the summer. It is full of warmth and heat is unwilling to go to school. He carries a satchel with him and walks slowly like a snail towards his school.
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Answer the following question briefly:
Private Quelch looked like a ‘Professor’ when the author first met him at the training depot. Why?
Answer the following question:
Why was Mrs. Bramble upset when she came to hear that Bill had decided not to fight?
Before you read the story write down the answers to these questions.
Which was the latest book that you read?
Who was the author?
Who were the main characters?
When did you read the book?
How long did you take to complete reading it?
What genre did it belong to?
Why would/wouldn't you recommend it?
Based on your reading of the story, answer the following question by choosing
the correct option.
The narrator says that John was "______ of the suff that heroes are not often lucky
enough to be made of." His tone is sarcastic because __________
Answer the following questio briefly.
What does John say about himself since his last meeting with the author?
On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions
by ticking the correct choice.
The message of the poem is that the life of a brook is ___________.
Answer the following questions:
The poem has many examples of alliteration. List any five examples.
'Ode to Autumn' is a beautiful poem written by the famous poet John Keats.
Your teacher will read an excerpt from the poem. Pick phrases
which personify autumn.
Phrases
________________________ ______________________________
________________________ ______________________________
________________________ ______________________________
________________________ ______________________________
Ode to Autumn
John Keats
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness!
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eaves run;
To bend with apples the mossed cottage-trees,
And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core;
To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells
With a sweet kernel; to set budding more,
And still more, later flowers for the bees,
Until they think warm days will never cease,
For Summer has o'erbrimmed their clammy cells.
Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store?
Sometimes whoever seeks abroad may find
Thee sitting careless on a granary floor,
Thy hair soft-lifted by the winnowing wind;
Or on a half-reaped furrow sound asleep,
Drowsed with the fume of poppies, while thy hook
Spares the next swath and all its twined flowers;
And sometimes like a gleaner thou dost keep
On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following question
by ticking the correct choice.
All 'have their exits and their entrances'. Exits and entrances refer to __________.
On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following question
by ticking the correct choice.
The seven roles that a man plays correspond to his __
Answer the following question briefly.
Who was Jeanette? What was the cause of her death?
The author uses many vivid and colourful expressions to describe the ocean, clouds, sky, waves and his own feelings. List the expressions that you like the most .
- Ocean
1)
2)
- Clouds and sky
1) The sun looked out for the last time as if it was saying goodbye to me .
2)
- Waves
1)
2)
Find at least two expressions under each heading .
Listen carefully to 'Meet the personality of the month programme' read out by teacher/ student from the page no 167 and as you are listening fill in the details.
ENVIRONMENTALIST: Mr Manu Srivastava
Causes of pollution
1. Atmosphere
|
a__________________ |
2. water
|
a___________________ |
3. Effects of pollution
| a________________ _________________ b________________ ________________ |
Human Rights activist- Ms.Shraddha Shankar
Reasons for working in the factory
| a. ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ |
Effects
| a________________ _________________ b________________ _________________ c________________ _________________ |
Steps which can be taken
| a________________ _________________ b________________ _________________ c________________ _________________ |
What are the ten different ways in which you can use a ruler other than its regular use? List your answer below.
e.g. You can use it to dig holes.
Make five promises to your friend expressing your willingness to do something.
Use shall/will
e.g. I shall never be late to school.
Promises to Keep!
Did you Know?
One of the puzzling things in English is to know when to use shall and when to use will.
Whenever we desire to express some command, promise, threat or determination shall is used in the second and third person and will is used in the first person.
He shall not enter the lab again, (determination)
I will reward her for her diligence, (promise)
I will report to the Principal if you don’t submit your homework, (threat)
I will never use abusive language, (determination)
What would you do if you became invisible? Would you use your invisibility to play tricks on people or for the good of people?
Write a short paragraph on 'If I was invisible'.
Answer the following question by ticking the correct option.
The only change in Birlstone in years has been _________
Fill in the table to identify the subject, verb and object in the sentences listed above. You may include the object/agent where necessary.
| Subject | Verb | Object |
| Kareena’s hometown |
had not been invaded |
(by) the marvels of technology. |
| Industries | ___________ Was not polluted |
__________ __________ |
| Stories | __________ | __________ |
Did you know?
A passive construction does two things.
(i) it brings the object to the position of the subject.
(ii) it introduces the verb be and the past participle form of the verb. (-ed/ -en)
A passive construction is be used when
(a) the agent is unknown
e.g. Gold jewellery worth one crore was found missing.
(b) the agent is too obvious
e.g. The speeding car was stopped at the signal for violating the traffic rules.
(c) the process is more important than the doer.
e.g. Vanilla flavour is added to the milkshake.
(d) the speaker wants to hide the source for confidentiality.
e.g. I was informed that the staff accept gifts from the customers.
Report the following questions. (Use if/whether or why, as appropriate.)
- Have you met my sister?
She asked _________________ (use you and her) - Do you want a drink?
He asked _________________ (use you) - Why didn’t you study for the Unit test?
She asked _________________ (use he) - Can you help me with my homework this evening?
He asked _________________ (use she) - Have you had lunch yet?
They asked _________________ (use he)
Adjectives and Prepositions
Look at the table below. Decide which of the adjectives in Column A commonly go with which preposition. Tick the table as shown. (There may be more then one tick for each adjective).
| A | at | to | about | for |
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| good | ||||
| bad | ||||
| surprised | ||||
| happy | ||||
| sensitive | ||||
| puzzled | ||||
| married | ||||
| clever | ||||
| suitable | ||||
| curious | ||||
| due | ||||
| qualified | ||||
| famous |


