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Re-word the line from the story: “We cannot bandage the children’s mouths, so they really have to exercise their will-power.” - English

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प्रश्न

Make a short list of things you find difficult to do. For example:

turning a somersault

threading a needle

Compare your list with the others in the class. Can you explain why you find these things difficult to do?

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Do it yourself.

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पाठ 5.1: A Different Kind of School - Speaking and Writing [पृष्ठ ६६]

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एनसीईआरटी English - Honeysuckle Class 6
पाठ 5.1 A Different Kind of School
Speaking and Writing | Q 1 | पृष्ठ ६६

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Why does the poet use repetition in the poem?


How has Browning used allusion in the poem? Explain.


If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
(Begin : Unless …………….)


The tree grew at a dangerous slant and had to be cut ________


Why do you think people undertake such adventurous expeditions in spite of the risk involved?


What do you notice about the beginning and the ending of the poem?


Discuss the following statement in groups of four.

“The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered, but only the artist knows the way within.”


There are many instances of gentle humour in the story. Point out some of these and state how this contributes to the interest of the narration.


Write four to six lines of Free Verse on the topic ‘The road that leads to my college’. Express that it is the road to knowledge and bright future. You may begin like this: Every day I tread with the bag of books …


The writer goes in search of an invaluable indigenous variety of seeds. List three reasons for the importance of keeping records of our indigenous agricultural practices.


Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:

  • About the poem, poet, and title.
  • Theme/summary/gist of the poem.
  • Poetic style/language, poetic devices used in the poem.
  • Special features/novelties/focusing elements.
  • Message/values/morals in the poem.
  • Your opinion about the poem.

Given below is a list of words used to develop a CV or a Resume. Prepare a CV/Resume of your own.

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Telephone / E-mail
  • Nationality
  • Marital status

Work Experience

  • Experience/ Occupation / Position
  • Employer / Employment History
  • Internships
  • Activities and responsibilities

Education

  • Education and Training
  • Primary school
  • Secondary school
  • Other qualification

Personal Skills and Competencies

  • Competencies / Personal Competencies / Personal Skills/ Computer skills Mother tongue/ Other languages / Foreign languages

Write your name in Bold Capitals.

  1. Now, within 3 minutes trying to make as many words as you can using the letters in your name. You cannot use the same letter twice in a word unless it is so in your name.
  2. You may use the above idea to devise a game with your friends.

Answer the following question :

Why should one be wary of opinions that flatter one’s self- esteem?


Here is a short story.

Once a lion lay fast asleep in the Ranathambore forest of Rajasthan. Some mice were playing hide and seek near him. One mouse got trapped under the lion’s paw. The lion woke up, laughed loudly, and let the mouse go!

After some days the mouse heard the lion’s roar. He saw that the lion lay in great pain as he was tied with many ropes. The mouse used his sharp teeth and cut the rope. ‘‘You are a true friend,’’ said the lion.

From Aesop’s Fables

A friend in need is a friend indeed

What does this mean?

  1. We must be there for friends in trouble
  2. Only a good friend will be with us when we are in trouble.

Do you think you can afford to buy all of these at once?


Why did William and the other children bully Margot?


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


Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue.


With reference to the short story Quality, trace the journey of the Gessler Brothers from “ld is an Ardt!" to the bitter realization of “Dey dake it away from us, who lofe our boods….bresently i haf no work.” Write your answer in about 200-250 words.


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