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प्रश्न
On seeing the photograph the narrator ______.
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उत्तर
On seeing the photograph the narrator was annoyed.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is universal about the theme – that is, what can we all learn from the poem?
What do you like about this poem?
The caged bird sings with
A fearful trill of things unknown
But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
In what mood is the speaker now? Where is he?
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
These three had elaborated old Major’s teachings into a complete system of thought, to which they gave the name of Animalism.
(i) Who had elaborated on Old Major’s teachings?
(ii) When and where did they hold their secret meetings? How did the meetings end?
(iii) What had the Old Major said about the ‘nature of this life of ours’?
(iv) Who were the most faithful disciples? How did they contribute towards the preparations for the rebellion?
(v) How did the animals celebrate the day after the rebellion?
Notice the following sentence patterns.
Eternal I rise
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
Discuss with your partners
The manner you adopt when you talk about a teacher to other teachers.
The contrast between the outward elegance of a person and his private behaviour.
Approval from the outside world and approval within the family.
Guess what these words and phrases mean from the context
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LSE |
Grundig reel-to-reel |
hollered |
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heralded |
clamorous |
stucco |
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forsythia bushes |
ruffles |
chapped |
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foyer |
mortified |
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Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:
Environmentalist
Describe a recent quarrel that you have had with your brother, sister, or friend. How did it start? What did you quarrel about? How did it end?
Answer the following question:
“It was to be a battle of champions.” (8)
(i) What qualities did the two champions have? Pick out words and phrases from the paragraph above this line in the text and write them down.
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Mongoose |
Cobra |
| (a) ________ | (a) ________ |
| (b) ________ | (b) ________ |
| (c) ________ | (c) ________ |
(ii) What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight?
‘My Favourite Place’
Read again the paragraphs of the story in which the author describes the banyan tree, and what he used to do there. Is there a place in your house, or in your grandparents’ or uncles’ or aunts’ houses, that you specially like? Write a short paragraph about it, saying
- where it is
- what you do there
- why you like it
You may instead write about a place you dislike, or are afraid of.
Recall your favorite crime story on TV. Discuss with your friend how you could prevent the villain/thief from committing the crime/theft.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reported speech
The poet has observed the sower closely. Express in your own words the reverence the poet has for the sower.
Explain the extended metaphor related to dentistry in the poem.
Discuss and explain the movie 'The Jungle Book' with the help of the following points.
- Classic element.
- Fantasy.
- Photorealism
- Blending of emotions
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?
Making suitable groups, convert the entire episode into a short skit, and write it down. Each group leader must discuss at first with the others and add a different end to the skit.
- Happy ending
- Sad ending
- Surprise ending
- Humorous ending
Write a paragraph comparing Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. The following words will help you to write a compare and contrast paragraph.
| Similarities | Differences |
| is similar to | on the other hand |
| both | however |
| also | But |
| too | in contrast to |
| differs from | |
| while | |
| unlike |
Work in groups and write a paragraph on “Laughter is the best medicine.”
Make word families. The first word in each has been written for you.
Why did the grandmother accompany the author to school?
Why did Miss Wyatt summon Miss Meadows to her room?
The poet immortalizes the tree. Elucidate.
Why did one of the girls wail?
The following are the different steps in a drama/play. They are in a mixed-up order. Rearrange them in ‘a’ proper order. Just write the order numbers in brackets.
- Characters Enter
- Climax
- Curtain opens
- Action begins
- Scene of the play
- Curtain closes
- Finale (Final outcome)
- Interaction of characters
Informal Letter -
Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.
