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प्रश्न
Study the Note to Aspects of the Novel given at the end. Discuss the features that mark the piece as a talk as distinguished from a critical essay.
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उत्तर
The piece can be distinguished as talk through the repetitive usage of words like ‘I’, ‘You, ‘so to speak’, ‘only to imagine’ etc. which displease a reader. But these words, although informal talkative, provide effective pauses and improves expression in the sentences.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Attempt a character sketch of Mr Gilman as a teacher.
Read the passage and complete the activities given below
B1 Complete the table :
A few facts about the Mehendi rituals during marriage ceremonies are given below :
Write them into appropriate columns :
(i) A simple family affair.
(ii) Song and dance performances accompanied by lavish food and entertainment.
(iii) Creative family members, apply Mehendi to the bride.
(iv) Beauticians are appointed to apply Mehendi to the bride.
Fill in the table as :
| Yesteryears | Present times |
| (i) | (i) |
| (ii) | (ii) |
Mehendi enjoys special attention during the wedding. In India, the day before the wedding is devoted exclusively to the elaborate ritual of applying Mehendi on the hands and feet of the bride. This practice is followed in Arab countries as well, except that it is held a few days prior to the wedding day. Songs are woven around the healing properties and lucky omens associated with mehndi are sung by the bride’s family and friends. An age-old belief handed down to generations lays great emphasis on the color of the bride’s Mehendi – a darker color suggests bountiful love and affection from the future in-laws and husband, and for this reason, brides take the pain to ensure that only the best quality henna is used for her wedding day.
The ritual of adorning the bride with henna is a sacred one and in some communities requires the initiation by the mother-in-law. A popular game during marriage function is the search for their names, by the bride and groom hidden within the elaborate pattern on the bride’s hands.
In certain parts of India, the bridegroom has his hands decorated with henna. The Mehendi function during marriages has evolved from simple family affairs of yesteryears to elaborate events of today. A lavish spread of food and entertainment in the form of song and dance performances have transformed it from a small function to a gala prelude. In earlier days, the task of applying Mehendi on the bride was the sole prerogative of creative family members. The demand for intricate and different style now, sees this job outsourced to beauticians skilled in this art. Beauty salons charge according to the style and complexity of pattern desired by the clients.
B2 What is the age-old belief related to the bride’s Mehendi color and its significance?
B3 Find the words :
Find the words from the passage :
| Noun | Verd | Adjectives |
| (i) attention | attend | _______________ |
| (ii) creation | _________________ | creative |
A lot of money is spent nowadays on marriage ceremonies. What is your opinion about it?
Read the following extract carefully and complete the activities given below :
A1 Complete the following :
(i) Books were found on the _____________ and ____________.
(ii) The tales are described as ______________ and __________.
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Have you forgotten? Don't you know?
We'll say it very loud and slow:
THEY ... USED ... TO ... READ! They'd READ and READ,
AND READ and READ, and then proceed
To READ some more. Great Scott! Gadzooks!
One-half of their lives was reading books!
The nursery shelves held books galore!
Books cluttered up the nursery floor!
And in the bedroom, by the bed,
More books were waiting to be read!
Such wondrous, fine, fantastic tales
Of dragons, gypsies, queens, and whales
And treasure isles, and distant shores
Where smugglers rowed with muffled oars,
And pirates wearing purple pants,
And sailing ships and elephants,
And cannibals crouching 'round the pot,
Stirring away at something hot.
(It smells so good, what can it be?
Good gracious, it's Penelope.)
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Answer the following question in 30-40 words:
“The sight of the food maddened him.” What does this suggest? (His First Fight)
'Have you come back?' said the woman.'I thought that no one had come back.'
Does this statement give some clue about the story? If yes, what is it?
Discuss in groups plays or films with a strong message of social reform that you have watched.
Explain the line:
Within a week it sickened to a raging fever and its pulse went up to a hundred and fifty in the shade.
Identify the lines that reveal the critical tone of the poet towards the felling of the tree.
Find from the story one word for the following.
the highest-ranking officer in the Municipality of a city/town ______
Say why the speaker of the poem wishes to be a-
hawker
Make a list of the preparations made for an assault on Tiger Hill.
Bofors guns _____________.
Find evidence from the lesson and write in your own words.
In Israel, the media have a positive outlook and self-respect.
The special thread for kite - flying is sharpened by adding sugar and glass pieces.
Using points from the lesson, give the details of the following in a short paragraph.
International Kite Festival at Ahmedabad.
Correct the following statement.
Sue ignored Johnsy completely.
Discuss in groups and share with one another.
When you go for a picnic, what and how do you enjoy?
Given below are some words from legal terminology used in court affairs. Discuss and complete the table accordingly.
| Sr. No | Legal Terminology | Description |
| 1. | Affidavit | A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation for use as evidence in court. |
| 2. | Argument | |
| 3. | Consent | |
| 4. | Counsel | |
| 5. | Judgement | |
| 6. | Trial | |
| 7. | Verdict | |
| 8. | Contempt of Court | |
| 9. | Notice | |
| 10. | Stay order |
Find at least five other Akbar and Birbal stories and share them with your friends. Make a list of the stories collected by the entire class. Put your list in alphabetical order.
Ask your parents to show you TV programs on animals, wildlife and conservation on channels like the following:
DD National, National Geographic, Discovery, and Animal Planet.
Suggest what you would do in the following situation:
One particular friend of yours is always late for college, social functions, movies, etc. and delays everyone.
Write in short about what your parents/guardians feel when they send you to school.
Form pairs. Make a list of as many games as you can. (At least 25) Then classify the games using the following criteria:
- Indoor and outdoor games.
- Games played with and without any equipment.
- Games which have one-to-one matches and those in which teams play against each other (Single-player or team)
- Games played mostly by children and games played by adult players.
- Shape and size of the court or field.
Use the following figures to show your classification.
Explain the following statement with reference to the context.
And it's by no means the small sacrifice the town will have to make.
Explain the meaning of the following phrase:
An eagle’s eye
Portia saved Antonio in the court of law.
How did the students prepare for their stalls/presentations?
What themes would you like to add to the themes given in this passage?
What do you like better - the original poem or the parody? Why?
Fill in the table.
| Period | Way of Addressing a Mother | Boy’s Costume | Lady’s Costume | Daily Chores | Games |
| The 1950s | silk saree | ||||
| 1910 | Kurta pajama and cap | ||||
| The 1800s | |||||
| The 1500s | |||||
| 1000 | |||||
| 100 AD | feed poultry tend sheep keep away birds plaster the yard | ||||
| 3000 BC | Chaupar |
Find from the Internet and write down.
In which century did William Shakespeare write his famous plays?
Write in your own words.
What does the poet miss?
Correct the following sentence and rewrite it.
Papa Panov gave hot soup to the sweeper, milk to the young mother, and coffee to the beggars.
List 5 of the sounds that you like.
What methods did Anshuman's parents use to warn Anshuman about his bad habits?
Find a word that has a similar meaning.
unfair
How did the bird try to reach its parents without having to fly?
Identify the character/speaker.
You may stay if you answer my riddle.
Which mode of transport did Fogg choose?
Read the line and answer the question.
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over
What does the poet want to do after his voyage is over?
Vasantha’s imagination run wild because ______.
Find out the idiom that relates to ‘whatever the circumstances’, from the first paragraph.
The people were making all kinds of sounds because ______.
The girl was badly hurt.
How did Santhosh spend his time in the river?
What robot will you make? Why?
Choose the correct option from the given homophones.
You should never ______ to your parents.
Identify the character or the speaker.
“I hope he is safe.”
Akilan learnt Judo for ______.
Who is the hero of this story?
Answer the following yes or no question.
Did Bujju realise his mistake?
What party is that?
Find and write the clues.
Clue for lame ______.
How are we divided in real world?
Why did the king want a leader who knows to grow a plant?
Recite the poem Never give up with correct intonation.
What is the best time to water the plants?
What did the boy make with the trunk of the tree?
The branch of economics that deals with the allocation of resources.
- Microeconomics
- Macro economics
- Economics
- None of these
Form groups of four to six.
Discuss whether and how you can improve English spelling.
Look up the following entries in the Language Study pages given at the end.
- stress
- intonation
- sound
- consonant
- vowel
