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प्रश्न
Notice the following sentence patterns.
Eternal I rise
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
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उत्तर
The voice of the rain explained its upward movement towards the sky as eternal.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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 __________________________________.
Do you agree with the poet that a nation’s growth depends upon the wealth of trees? Why/why not?
Why did the men keep back their sticks?
Explain:
‘Some are aglow with the bloom that cleaves
To the limpid glory of new born leaves.’
What do you think of the old man’s point of view?
Explain and discuss the themes in the poem.
What does the word “clipped” mean in this poem?
Explain, ‘Just a palsied few at the windows set;’
What do you think of the mentality of the crowd?
Alack, it was I who leaped at the sun
To give it my loving friends to keep!
Naught man could do,have I left undone:
And you see my harvest, what I reap
This very day, now a year is run.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What does the word ‘harvest ‘ connote here?
What is the theme of the poem? How is it conveyed?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The soldier fought bravely__________ his country.
Anil is too fast a runner not to come first in the race. (Begin: Anil is so………….)
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.
Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions are given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence.
Naresh goes to a school that has over a thousand students.
(Begin: There……….)
He drew a beautiful diagram________ the board.
He was so tired that he could not stand.
(Use: too ...................................................)
Find out about as many Indian schools of painting as you can. Write a short note on the distinctive features of each school.
What does the phrase “strange to tell” mean?
List the pair of opposites found in the poem.
You have not received your Roll Number card for the Class XII examination. Write a letter to the Registrar, Examination Branch, CBSE asking for it.
There are certain words that are repeated in the poem. For example, ‘no more’ (Line 7).
Find out other similar expressions.
Explain the effect they have created in the poem.
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
blast off
Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.
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paragraph numbers |
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1. |
homesick |
(3) |
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2. |
practically |
(4) |
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3. |
it pains me |
(7) |
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4. |
appreciate |
(9) |
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5. |
thoughtless |
(10) |
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6. |
exercise |
(11) |
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7. |
relief |
(13) |
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8. |
ghastly |
(14) |
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Almost |
it hurts me |
terrible |
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test the strength of |
understanding the difficulties |
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wanting to be home |
a welcome change |
not very caring |
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
Imagine that Revathi’s father is abroad on business and she wishes to convey the news of her prize - winning plants. Draft an email for the above subject.
(Use an email format.)
Read the following lines. Imagine it is the beginning of an instance you have experienced. Complete the incident using your imagination. Give it a positive ending.
I had often noticed that in my neighbour’s family, the son was greatly pampered, but the daughter was treated unfairly. I could not bear this. So one day I decided to ............................
Continue the write-up, with your own ideas, in about 12 - 15 lines.
Explain the extended metaphor related to dentistry in the poem.
Discuss with your partner on the following topic. Express your views and opinions in favour of and against the topic.
Is cell-phone the need for the times?
What is your favourite source of light? Write its autobiography. (10 - 15 lines)
Write the character sketch of Dr. Stockmann.
Form pairs. Discuss how ‘Part II’ of the story could have been different. Write your storyline in the form of bullets showing the main events.
Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.
What opinion do you form about Mathilde’s husband from her story?
Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.
A special type of embroidery
The story is written in an informal, colloquial style - the way it would be told orally. Find and write the expressions where the author addresses the audience directly in the story - for example, ‘but we, O Best Beloved, will...’, ‘Now attend and listen !’
Why should one learn to tackle one's problems by one’s own self?
Study the following format of an informal letter carefully. Using the format,
Write a personal letter of thanks to an elder person.
Write a short essay on the following.
What I would like to do for my country.
Taking clues from the lists on the board, complete the following chart.
Fill in the missing words in this email.
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Dear sir, In ______ to your mail, I have prepared a ______ for the Science Fest. Please find ______ the ______ for your kind perusal. I look ______ to hearing from you. Sincerely, |
Develop the following hints.
Akbar - Birbal - courtiers jealous of Birbal - ask Akbar - test Birbal wiseness - Courtier puts a question - How many crows in Agra - Birbal asks for a week - every day sitting on the terrace - looking at the crows- after a week - courtier asks - Birbal says 156757 crows - asks the courtier to check- Akbar laughs.
Application form annual day participation.
Find one word from the story that means
to be seen nowhere d ______.
Now complete the following sentences, choosing the right word.
The golden ______ was very ______ to him. (dear, deer)
The ______of flowers was lying on the table.
What did Bob share with the cop about their friendship?
Why was the photographer proud to receive Leacock on Saturday?
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
Preparation of apple juice
You plan to delight your parents and sister, serving them chilled apple juice. Here is the process: (Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs)
Four or five apples ______ (take) and ______(wash) well. They ______(wipe) dry and cut into pieces of medium size. The seeds ______(remove). Then the apples ______(put) into the mixer. Some milk ____(add) .The apples ______(crush) and a fine liquid ______(obtain). This liquid ______(filter) and the juice ______(store) in the refrigerator. It is ______(take) out whenever needed, and after adding sugar, it ______(serve) in cups.
You have planned to organize a health camp at school. Write a letter to the Manager of a supermarket requesting sponsorship for the event. Name the event and explain how it will benefit both the community as well as the supermarket.
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
do not - ______
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.
______ was Portia’s; faithful servant.
Discuss the following and write the summary of your discussion in the form of bullet points.
- How are certain ideas/customs/knowledge passed on from one generation to the next?
- Is it necessary for children to follow the footsteps of their forefathers? If yes, why? Why is it sometimes necessary to change the old ways?
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A student
Imagine you are a tourist guide at Tadoba. Write two sentences each about the following points to help foreign tourists.
- About the place: History, languages spoken, special attractions
- Food: speciality, local delicacies, options (Indian, continental)
- Shopping: authenticity of local artefacts, price, variety
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
Observe the tourist leaflets given and answer the following.
- Which places do these leaflets describe?
- What are the main points given in each leaflet?
- How can one reach Tadoba?
- Which is the best season to visit Tadoba? Why?
- List tourism-related words, e.g., tourist, booking etc.
Can you think of any events in your own or someone else’s life to support the quote-
‘If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.’
What is likely to happen if you don’t tell the truth?’
Write a review of a film that you watched recently, using the points given below. The reveiw is to be published in your school newsletter and should not exceed 300 words.
Name of the film and director - lead actors and their performances - plot - setting - description of a scene that you particularly liked - rating and recommendation.
