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प्रश्न
Read the follow ing extract and answer the questions given below:
Not gold but only men can make
A people great and strong;
Men who for truth and honor's sake
Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly...
They build a nation's pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.
(1) What makes a nation strong?
(2) According to you, what makes India a strong and powerful nation?.
(3) Write down the rhyme scheme used in the extract.
(4) What does the phrase 'others fly ... ' mean?
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उत्तर
1. Brave men who stand firm for the sake of truth and honor during periods of hardship are what make a nation strong.
2. Any country must overcome many of the economic, social, and political problems before it can be considered a superpower. India is also not yet influential on the international stage as compared to the USA or the former Soviet Union.
3. Rhyme scheme: abab
4. ‘Others fly ...’ refers to the people who don’t have the courage to face a difficult situation and run away from them.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
India, my India, where the first human eyes awoke to heavenly light! All Asia’s holy place of pilgrimage, great Motherland of might! World – mother, first giver to humankind of philosophy and sacred lore, knowledge thou gav’st to an, God – love, works, art, religion’s opened door.
O even with all that grandeur dwarfed or turned and can vaunt thy mighty name?
Before us still there floats the idea of those splendid days of gold; a new world in our vision wakes, Love’s India we shall rise to mould. India, my India, who dare call thee a thing for pity’s grace today? Mother of wisdom, worship, works nurse of the spirit inward ray!
(1) The poem is a ……………………
(a) Praise
(b) Prayer
(c) Story in the form of poem
(d) Song of condolence [Choose the correct alternative]
(2) What has India given to the world?
(3) How does the poet visualize New India?
(4) Give the rhyme scheme of the first four lines.
(5) Name and explain the figure of speech that dominates the poem.
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On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, make notes on it using headings and subheadings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary – minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it.
Answer the following question in 200-250 words:
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Mention the odd way in which the author’s grandmother behaved just before she died.
How would you say ‘a dilapidated drum’ in your language?
Notice these expression in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
careered down
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The author thought that his positive thinking strategy worked well after all.
Tick the statement that is true.
The story hinges on a particular historical event.
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Look at the words given in the box below
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snigger |
wriggle |
sneak |
squeak |
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squawk |
titter |
pant |
chuckle |
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giggle |
jeer |
chortle |
guffaw |
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sigh |
sidle |
boo |
shriek |
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scramble |
croak |
straggle |
plod |
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gasp |
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Now classify them according to their closeness in meaning to the words given below
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
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snigger |
wriggle |
squeak |
jeer |
sigh |
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Identify some of the improbable images the author has used to effect greater humour.
Explain the significance of the lines ‘I tie this Ridin creeper To fasten your soul to your body.’
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What is the emphasis placed by Ruskin on accuracy?
Certain words in the poem are in capital letters — why?
The power of poetry lies in suggestion and understatement. Discuss this with reference to the poem.
How does the nightingale's song plunge the poet into a state of ecstasy?
What facet of political life does the behaviour of Ajamil illustrate?
Read the extract 'Being Neighborly' and complete the following statement:
In order to tidy the room, Jo __________________.
Select any one of the famous personalities mentioned in ‘Warming up 1’ on page no. 5. From the library or internet find out their success story. Write it in your own words in about 20 to 30 lines of your notebook.
Give your write-up a suitable title.
Read the story and complete the following.
Revathi was confident of proving her ownership of her pot of plants because, ____________.
Write the Rhyming word and Scheme of the 2nd stanza.
“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near,
“Why waste your time in building here?
Your journey ends with the close of the day You never again will pass this way.
You have crossed the chasm deep and wide Why build ye here at even tide?”
Find evidence from the lesson and write in your own words.
India has many amazing success stories.
State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement by finding evidence from the poem to support your remark.
The poet was exalted at the sight of the cherry tree.
Think of one of your favourite stories. Fill in the following facts about the story.
- Name of the story:
- Type of story:
- Setting (time and place):
- Important characters:
- Theme/Plot:
- Conflict/Dilemma:
- Solution:
- End:
Pick out a word from the poem to complete the sentence meaningfully.
The Government made a ______ (announcement) about their new taxation policy.
Think and answer in your own words.
What could have inspired the poet to compose this poem? Do you think it relates to our present-day life? Defend your choice.
How do we help animals and birds?
Go through the poem and state whether the following statement is true or false.
Planners make tactful changes so that citizens do not recognize familiar landmarks.
Read the expression:
‘the blueprint of our past’s tomorrow’. Consider in a group why the poet has not mentioned ‘the present’. It is because of the planners who have possessed our ‘present’ in order to change ‘our past’ into the ‘future’ they desire. Go through the poem and write the lines which support this thought.
- The buildings are in alignment with the roads which meet at desired points.
- ____________________________________________
- ____________________________________________
- ____________________________________________
- ____________________________________________
- ____________________________________________.
The tone of the poet is sarcastic. When he writes ‘All spaces are gridded filled with permutations of possibilities’ he intends to indicate the efforts made by the planner to exploit every available piece of land without any consideration of harming nature or violating attachments of people to places. Make pairs/groups and find out some more sarcastic lines having the same effect.
The emperor-bee supervises the building of ______.
Use the following word/phrase to make a sentence of your own.
enthusiasm
Read the following word and use it in a sentence of your own.
Renown
Answer the following question in short.
What was Pundit Shahane’s claim as a scholar?
Akbar thought he was greater than God.
Fill in the gap, choosing a word from the bracket to make an appropriate comparison.
(tall / quiet / humble / merry / busy / slippery / fast / sly / slow / big)
as ______ as a deer
Complete the following sentence using your own ideas.
The princess was as ______ as ______. (Positive)
Visit a library:
This story is a fable. Find two more fables. Share them with your friends.
Find a suitable object for each comparison.
Discuss and write 1-2 lines about the following,
Why Bushi told Yonamine not to travel at night.
Does the traveller really have a magic stone?
Visit a library: Find poems about animals. Copy them and recite them to your friends.
Portia had many brothers and sisters.
What two basic rules were followed in the Science Fair?
Guess the meaning of the following from the context.
The meadow is wrapped in shadow.
Write about one occasion when you have behaved like -
Mr. Nobody
List the various people and places mentioned in the passage. The places Milo visits and the people he meets have unusual names. Write the meanings of those names.
Read the following sentence aloud. Write who said it and to whom.
“I would rather not go to the party.”
What do the following event/action tell us about the characters? Discuss.
The Archbishop announced that everyone was free to try his hand at the sword and called all the Lords to a Tournament.
Using your imagination, write more sentences in the same pattern:
- But the more the lion had, the more he wanted.
- Whenever he took a walk, they followed him.
- To be king is good. But to be kind is better.
This story takes an unexpected turn when the lion decides to spare the camel’s life. Choose any fable, a story that you like, and rewrite it giving it an unexpected turn.
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- The School Principal
- The Chief Guest
- The Art teacher who offered a vote of thanks
Using the information given in the passage, write a short note on the following in your mother tongue.
Gond art
Often the brook speaks of itself as if it is human.
For example, 'I bicker down a valley.'
Find two other examples of the human activities of the brook.
How does the following character in the story live up to their name? Provide points from the story.
Tengumai Bopsulai
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| Invictus | Please Listen | |
| Rhyming lines | ______ | ______ |
| Steady rhythm | ______ | ______ |
| Uniformity in the length of lines | ______ | ______ |
| Uniformity of the number of lines in each stanza. | ______ | ______ |
| Figurative language | ______ | ______ |
Say whether you agree or disagree.
The children showed disinterest even in the bachelor’s story-telling, throughout.
What do you notice about the following pairs of words?
- act naturally
- liquid gas
- open secret
- sound of silence
- sweet sorrow
- original copy
- only choice
- growing smaller
Write other meaningful words that begin/end with springtime.
Why does the poet say that the dewdrops greet the dawn?
Write a short note on ‘money’.
What does the poet want to know from the lark?
Find a word that has a similar meaning.
remove
What different names is ‘Rangoli’ known by in different regions?
Guess the meaning of the following word.
pleasing
What was Ariel ordered to do with the people on the ship?
What conclusions did grandfather jump to when he saw the cops?
Read the incident again and answer the following question.
When did the writer remember the fact that he had to buy something for Mr. Gilson?
Based on your reading, rearrange the following sentences in the correct sequence.
- Since all her methods failed, finally she gave him a pain-killer.
- He told his aunt that Peter had no aunt, so he gave him the medicine.
- The pain-killer triggered adverse reactions on Peter.
- It jumped out of the open window.
- Tom was dull and depressed.
- This incident upset Aunt Polly and she questioned him.
- But, Tom gave that painkiller to the cat Peter.
- So, Aunt Polly tried different types of remedies on him.
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We should develop the ability to learn from______
- self
- others
- books
How should you speak with old people?
What challenges does Alice face and how does she overcome them?
Look at the number pattern. Fill the blank in the middle of the series or end of the series.
CMM, EOO, GQQ, ______, KUU
stained by - mark made on clothes or materials
The white washed walls were stained by many monsoons. ______
Read the line and answer the question.
And the wheel’s kick and the winds song and the white sail’s shaking
What according to the poet are the pleasures of sailing?
Identify the speaker/character.
Don't worry, Madam, it's only a warning.
The ______ is a biological relative of tortoises.
Why did the author help his Grandfather plant trees?
Women/Men can achieve anything, provided they put their heart and soul into it. Discuss in the class. Do you think being a man or a woman makes a difference?
Merlin was thrilled when the school arranged the trip because ______.
How did the cavalry officers look? What happened to them finally?
A ________ dies for the nation.
Nauranang is in Himachal Pradesh.
Vicky's father bought a______ robot
What day is it?
Connect the rhyming words.
| strong | tall |
| call | sack |
| back | along |
Look at the picture and Choose the correct word.
_______ is our culture.
Where did the bird catcher sit?
His father wanted him to do well in ______.
______hem the border.
Who is the hero of this story?
Choose and write the adverbs to complete the sentence.
The lion fought _____.
Circle and write the adverbs.
I drink coffee thrice a day. ______
Try your own.
Name the character or speaker.
"Are you alright?"
Who were the friends referred in the story?
Where did Kani see the old cracked cup?
Why should we close the tap after using it?
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A Shepherd had a _______.
When do you feel proud?
Choose the word with same meaning.
Kingdom- ______
Name the animal and sound it makes.
Write the word with same meaning.
chips- ______
Match the words with similar meaning.
| truck | subway |
| underground | lorry |
| tap | wallet |
| purse | faucet |
How many marks did he score in his 12th board exam?
What is the main idea of the story?
Are these sentence TRUE or FALSE
The poet says that stars will always shine at night.
What did the library door say?
How can we identify insecure websites?
Being a bachelor, the stranger had no patience with children.
Bertha was very good but very proud too.
Form groups of four to six.
Discuss whether and how you can improve English spelling.
