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प्रश्न
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportage
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उत्तर
Reportage: the act of reporting news in a newspaper or broadcasting them on radio or television.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write an original short story beginning with the following words :
She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it .............
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
The Principal looks _____________ matters of complaint from teachers and students.
Can we say that the poet has succeeded in conveying his point? How?
Explain the use of the rhetorical device like the apostrophe by the poet.
Is there any relevance of this poem to the present scenario?
What tells you that the speaker was swayed by the enthusiasm of his admirers? What proves him wrong?
It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
“The house-tops seemed to heave and sway”. Explain
There's nobody on the house-tops now...
Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Why does Browning say that the palsied watched the execution?
Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me?"....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
What is the central idea of the poem?
Examine how cross cultural differences bring out humor in “A Horse and Two Goats.”
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The poet's mother was stung __________ a scorpion.
(A) As soon as she reached home, she learnt that she had to leave for London.
(B) Hardly……………………………
One day a millionaire went to a hotel in New York and________(ask) for the cheapest room they________(have)."What________(be) the price of the room?" he________(ask). The manager________(tell) him."Is that that the cheapest room you________(have)? I________(stay) by myself and only________(need) a small room." The manager said, "Why do you choose a poor room like that? Your son always_______(stay) in our most expensive room.""Yes," said the millionaire, "but his father________(be) a wealthy man; mine is not."
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Write an original short story that begins with the words : “The day started off well enough, whoever thought it would ……….”
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Narrate an incident from your own experience when you expected to do very well, but for some reason were unable to do so. Explain what happened and why it happened. What lesson did you learn from it?
Referring closely to the play, trace Don John's plots against Claudio and Don Pedro from their earliest beginnings. How do the plots end?
Your uncle has promised to give you a gift of Rs. 1000/-. Write a letter thanking him for the offer, tell him how you plan to spend the money; and why you wish to spend it in this way.
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) started
My mother (0)__________ (start) school when she
(1)__________ (be) six and (2)____________ (stop) the
same term. She was unusual in the village as she had a father and brother who (3)_________ (encourage) her to go to school. She was the only girl in a class of boys and claims she was brighter than the boys. But every day she (4)______ (will) leave behind her girl cousins (5) (play) at home and she (6)_________ (envy) them. There (7)_________ (seem) to be no point in. (8)_______ (go) to school just!o end up doing housework.
Here are the terms of different kinds of vessels: yacht, boat, canoe, ship, steamer, schooner. Think of similar terms in your language.
Give reasons for the following.
Carter had to chisel away the solidified resins to raise the king’s remains.
What laburnum is called in your language?
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.
What clues did Sherlock Holmes work upon to get at the fact that the story of the three Garridebs was a ruse?
Discuss in pairs or in small groups
The eccentricities of the old are often endearing.
The author's comment on crime and punishment.
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.
The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.
Your teacher will speak the word given below. Write against two new words that rhyme with it.
chop ______ ______
Multiple Choice Question:
What was the result of the quarrel?
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit':
husiar.
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
Before eating apples brought from the market, I wash and peel them off ____________________.
Recall your favorite crime story on TV. Discuss with your friend how you could prevent the villain/thief from committing the crime/theft.
Imagine your younger sister is not paying attention to her studies and is seen wasting time playing games on her cell-phone. Suggest some ways that will help her to concentrate on her studies and overcome her bad habit.
Write the appreciation of the poem.
- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem.
Pick outlines from the poem that help create images of the following in our mind and write them in the table.
| No. | Old Woman | The Street | Schoolboys |
| 1. | |||
| 2. | |||
| 3. |
Use the internet, your school library, or other sources for the following activity.
Try to find other nature poems.
Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.
Bertha
Answer the following question :
Why should one be wary of opinions that flatter one’s self- esteem?
Write a short book review of any one of your favourite books. Your review should include the following things.
- Title of the book
- Name of the author/authors
- Name of the illustrator (artist)
- The central idea of the book (what the book is about)
- The important characters in the book and what they do
- What you like about the book
- Why you want others to read the book/what you learn from the book
Work in pairs and discuss the factors that contribute towards making a choice and make a presentation to the class.
As a local government official working in the flood-affected area you are talking to an old lady who has lost her belongings. Write a dialogue between you and the old woman. Complete the conversation.
| You | Good morning Madam. |
| Old lady | Good morning. |
| You | I am from the Fire and Rescue department. How can I help you? |
| Old lady | |
| You | |
| Old lady | |
| You | |
| Old lady | |
| You | |
| Old lady | |
| You | |
| Old lady | |
| You |
Look at the picture given below and frame your own slogan.
You find it tough to learn a new language ______
Create a poster for the following.
You are Sita/ Sudhan. Design a poster in not more than 50 words to focus on not wasting water. Be creative.
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.
Read the acrostic poem on ‘Friend’. Write an acrostic poem like this on ‘Tree’.
| Friend | Tree |
|
Friends always love each other |
T |
|
Respect each Other |
R |
|
Interact with each other |
E |
|
Enjoy playing with each Other |
E |
|
Never hurt your friends |
|
|
Do everything together |
Your mother has written a message for you before going out. Write a message to her after finishing your lunch.
Write about the following in your message.
- You ate lunch______.
- What you liked______ (mention the dish).
- You have cleaned the kitchen ______.
- You are going out to play. ______(mention when you will be back).
Correct the use of the describing word in the following sentence.
Which is the lightest of the two parcels?
Match with and write the complete sentences below.
| A | B |
| Whenever | I go, I have friends. |
| Whoever | I am hungry, I eat. |
| Wherever | comes first, wins. |
What was the happiest time of the day for grandmother?
What did she consider her greatest achievement? Why?
Note-making involves the fundamental skills of reading and writing
Woman 5 was not aware of what was happening. Why?
Write a paragraph of about 150 word, on the following topic.
The value of discipline
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subject:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
Write an original short story entitled: ‘The Missed Call’.
Write the full form for the following.
who's - ______
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
There is nothing to do.
"We'll keep her a day or two longer; she is so weak and helpless." Who said these words? To whom?
What makes you happy?
