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प्रश्न
Notice the following sentence patterns.
And who art thou? said I to the soft-falling shower.
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
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उत्तर
I enquired the soft-falling rain about its identity.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give your suggestions that will help the people to make Maharashtra prosperous.
In what way is the poet relevant to our times?
Show how the story shows a conflict between humans and nature.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The soldier fought bravely__________ his country.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The school playground is out __________ bounds for the pupils of the primary school.
We are not allowed to play in the sun. We are not allowed to play in the rain.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
“That only leaves October, November, and December,”’ said the Queen. "And after that, we shall have to begin all over again.”
“No, we shan’t,” said the King, “because I think twelve daughters are enough for any man and after the birth of dear little December I shall be reluctantly compelled to cut off your head.”
He cried bitterly when he said this, for he was extremely fond of the Queen.
(i) Why did the king change the names of his daughters so many times?
(ii) In what way was Princess September different from her sisters? What reason does the author give for this difference in their temperaments?
(iii) Which unusual birthday tradition did the King of Siam observe? Mention some of the gifts that he gave.
(iv) Why did Princess September put the Nightingale in a cage? What reasons did she give to the bird for putting it in a cage and then keeping it there?
(v) How did the bird behave upon being locked in a cage? What is the message of the story?
There has been heavy rain in your city/town. You went to school but found that it was closed because of the rain. Describe the sights and sounds near the school and narrate how you finally reached home and spent the rest of the day.
The tree grew at a dangerous slant and had to be cut ________
Give reasons for the following.
Tut’s body was buried along with gilded treasures.
Give reasons for the following.
What were the results of the CT scan?
To what is the bird’s movement compared? What is the basis for the comparison?
There is a parallel drawn between rain and music. Which words indicate this? Explain the similarity between the two.
Write a letter to your friend narrating your experiences in a rescue operation.
Make a list of jobs which would give you an opportunity to help the society or serve the country. Also mention the different ways in which they can be beneficial to the people and also the country.
Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out.
1. more and more books
2. too difficult
3. got up late, missed the bus
4. solved the mystery
Look at this cartoon by R.K. Laxman. Read the sentence given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner.
- What is it about?
- Do you find it funny? If so, why?
- Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
streaked over
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.
important: ____________
In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla said, “May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success … Wishing you a great journey.”
Form pairs. Use “May you…” and “I wish you/Wishing you” to wish your partner good luck and success in
- a sports event,
- a quiz or a competition, and
- a test or examination.
Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and when. Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you know such phrases in any other language?
What happened to the crow in the end?
Imagine you are journeying through a desert. Write a couple of paragraphs describing what you see and hear.
In groups of four discuss some more ‘whatifs’ that you experience in your day to day life and list them out.
(i) ______________________________
(ii) ______________________________
(iii) _____________________________
(iv) _____________________________
(v) _____________________________
(vi) ____________________________
(vii) ___________________________
(viii) ___________________________
And now write a poem of five or six lines with the ‘whatifs’ that you have listed.
The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Home.
The cherry tree is a narrative poem. Features that make it a narrative poem are given below. Justify them with proper examples.
It is a time-bound poem.
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.
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.
Understand the quotation and expand it in a paragraph format.
'Pride goes on horseback, but returns on foot'.
The same landscape appears different at different times. What message can we draw from this?
Hold a debate on - 'Pets or Pests?'
Elements of Planning An Interview : (Group Activity)
Form groups and discuss each element of planning an interview and prepare notes on each element.
| Format - Structure | ______ |
| Size/Length - How much | ______ |
| Do’s and Dont’s - Rules and Regulations | ______ |
| Type of Questions - Yes/No questions or Wh Type. | ______ |
Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.
Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% - Special Combo Offers – Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.
Look at the picture and write a story.
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If you cut down trees Your children will pay the fees |
Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
Write a paragraph on Palm tree.
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
Look for words in the poem which sound like the words given below.
- are ______
- there ______
- flour ______
- where ______
- son ______
- threw ______
Which do you think would be more fun — travelling by aeroplane or sailing on a ship? Write why you think so.
The ______of robbers escaped.
How is that day celebrated?
Now, find and write the antonyms for the words in Box A from the set of words in Box B
| A | B | ||
| amateur | professional | leader | eccentric |
| compulsory | respective | elusive | cheap |
| traditional | unnecessary | supportive | ancillary |
| expensive | hateful | desperate | trivial |
| hopeful | modern | fanciful | repulsive |
| accepted | fulfilled | refused | showered |
| invaluable | novice | optional | |
| complex | antique | determined | |
Bring out the people’s reaction to the noises from the surgery.
What angered the author?
What kind of relationship existed between Miss Meadows and the Science Mistress?
Why did Miss Wyatt summon Miss Meadows to her room?
How does nature communicate with the poet?
The sun brought about a positive change in the attitude of the children. Illustrate the statement.
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Organising a birthday party in your house
Write the full form for the following.
wasn’t - ______
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
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.
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.
You have had to shift to a new house recently. Write a letter to your grandmother telling her what you miss about your old house. Tell her also what you like about your new house and what you plan to do to make it comfortable for yourself.
Write an e-mail to the Principal of a neighbouring school inviting their pupils to attend the classes if they so wish. Give all details of the classes to be held.
Think before you use! Name some ‘ready to eat’ and ‘ready to cook’ food items available in the market. Discuss the following in groups.
- Discuss whether it is necessary to use such items and why they are sold.
- Discuss the possible adverse effects of such food items.
Using the internet, find the following information about a place you wish to visit using the following points.
- Distance from your place
- Available modes of transport
- Accommodation facilities
- Historical facts
- Climate
- Famous sites
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
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 a composition (300-350 words) of the following:
Your teacher has asked you to form a group and work on a particular project. Write an account of how you worked together and what each of you learned from the experience.
Write a composition (300-350 words) of the following:
‘Peer pressure is a force for good.' Express your views either for or against this statement.
