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State whether the following statement are true or false Jimmy grew a little taller after he was twenty

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State whether the following statement are true or false

Jimmy grew a little taller after he was twenty.

पर्याय

  • True

  • False

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Jimmy grew a little taller after he was twenty- False

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पाठ 1.3: After Twenty Years - Exercises [पृष्ठ ३१]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
पाठ 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 2. g) | पृष्ठ ३१

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Your school is hosting an Inter-School Quiz Competition. 

Write out a notice to be displayed in your school, giving all the details about the event. 


Why does the poet refer simultaneously to bridal laughter and bridal tear?


What was the great victory? Who had won the victory?


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.

What parallel can be drawn to the poet’s feelings and that of the caged bird?


'Appearances can be deceptive'. Give your views on this topic.


Describe an early morning walk through your city or town in winter. Give details of the smells, sights, sounds, and feelings you experienced.


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.


The movement words


Discuss with your partners

Reading plays is more interesting than studying science.


It is difficult to adjust to a fall from glory.


Locate instances of irony in the story.


We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.

qualified: ____________


List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you.

(a) He had not heard of Kasbai.

(b) ___________________________

(c) ___________________________


Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:

  • About the poem/poet/title.
  • Theme
  • Poetic devices, language, style
  • Special features/ novelties/focusing elements
  • Values, message
  • Your opinion about the poem.

Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.

There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair


Compose a poem in an imaginary village. Try to maintain the rhyme scheme in the poem. You may begin like this….

Settled on the bank of a river
      Like a queen
Is my beautiful village
    Full of bushes green.


Write two lines from this poem which you find most humorous. Justify your choice.


Write your opinion, in your own words:-

Why do you think the children dislike their aunt’s story?


Say ‘WHY’?

The writer grew less dogmatic and more open-minded.


Write an autobiography of a hundred-rupee note. (8-10 lines.) 


Speech development

Explain the following points to develop speech.

  1. Content
  2. Speaking Presentation
  3. Useful phrases and vocabulary

Now make one more question for each picture. Write the question in the space below each picture. Use how many, what are, where are/is, how, why, to make questions.


Look at the following words. They are group names.

troop of soldiers

swarm of bees

team of players

litter of puppies

fleet of ships

library of books


I can do the sum ________. [easy}


We have heard of the proverb ‘Familiarity breeds contempt. Do you think that the passage of time strengthens friendship? Share your reasons with your class.


State whether the following statement are true or false

Bob realised that the tall man was not Jimmy Wells from the shape of his nose.


How would Miss Meadows usually treat Mary? How did her behavior towards the girl change that day?


The Government of Tamil Nadu has imposed a ban on the use of plastic. Effective implementation of this ban depends on public awareness and individual responsibility.

Write an article of 150 words for your school magazine to create an awareness of the dangers posed by indiscriminate use of plastic. Expand the ideas given below as notes.

Notes:

a. Introduction

(i) Plastic – synthetic material – doesn’t decompose in soil

(ii) Inevitable role of plastic – man’s day-to-day life

b. Human Health Hazard

(i) Leeching of plastic into food – micro plastic entering food chain

(ii) Human body’s inability to deal with this unnatural substance

(iii) Reaction of microplastic in human body and ill effects

c. Adverse Effects on Plants and Animals

(i) Plastic particles choking waterways – affect aquatic animals

(ii) Ingestion by aquatic and terrestrial animals–blocking of intestines and respiratory passages

d. Environmental Degradation

(i) Manufacturing process and burning of plastics–pollute atmosphere

(ii) Plastic–non-biodegradable – interferes with soil microorganisms – affects soil fertility

e. Conclusion

(i) Suggestions for restricted use – alternatives for one-time use of plastics

(ii) Segregation of plastic waste – for recycling


Reading a map

Nowadays though locations are traced easily using GPS, (Global Positioning System) one should know what to look for in the map to reach the destination. Here are a few general instructions to be followed while reading a map.

  1. Identify and understand the elements of the map correctly.
  2. Look out for the title to know what the map shows.
  3. Study the symbols/colors that are used on the map and find what they stand for.
  4. Look at the scale of the map. (whether to be scaled or not to be scaled)
  5. Look for the pointer to know the direction.

Let us together scale the summit. Here is a drawing of the Everest showing the way to the summit, and the position of the camps with their heights. Trace the trekking trail to reach the summit with the given details and write an interesting paragraph in about 100 words.

The Summit of Mount Everest


  1. What do you like best about your school?
  2. Do you think school is fun?
  3. Which is the part that you don’t like?
  4. How often should the teacher give you a test?

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