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The root is to be pulled out Out of the anchoring earth; What does ‘anchoring earth’ mean?

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The root is to be pulled out 
Out of the anchoring earth;

What does ‘anchoring earth’ mean?

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Anchoring earth means that the roots fixed to the earth strongly like an anchor.

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पाठ 3.2: On Killing a Tree - Exercise [पृष्ठ ७७]

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पाठ 3.2 On Killing a Tree
Exercise | Q B. 5. ii. | पृष्ठ ७७

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Did you have any time to stop and enjoy the beauty of the forest?


During a get-together, your friend makes fun of your singing in front of your friends. You thought your singing was fine, but your friend thinks you really need to practice much more. How angry does that make you feel?


In the morning glad I see
My foe outstretched beneath the tree

Who is the ‘foe’ referred to here?


Read the following lines from the poem and answer the question that follow.

I was angry with my friend.
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe.
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

Pick out the rhyming words.


Read the following lines from the poem and answer the question that follow.

I was angry with my friend.
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe.
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

Identify the figure of speech in the title of the poem.


Memorize the first two stanzas of the poem.


It has grown Slowly consuming the earth,
Rising out of it, feeding Upon its crust, absorbing.

How has the tree grown?


How does the poet bring out the pain of the tree?


"Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “kind Sir, that cannot be,
I’ve heard what’s in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!"

Can you guess what was in the pantry?


Complete the summary by filling in the given spaces with suitable words/phrases given below.

a trail spectacular spectacular scene outer ice a cheetah
day or night emerging of life powerful and strong shock wave scientists

The poet describes a moving comet which speeds through the heavens and never takes a break by ____________. When a comet is in full flight, it gives a ____________ which can never be compared to anything else for a lifetime. The comet is compared to ____________ for its speed and a mountain as it is ____________. The ____________ melts which causes a vapour from the force and leaves behind _________ as it travels on its way. If it comes very close to the atmosphere, it causes a shake which in turn produces a ____________ that reach the Earth’s surface. According to the ______________ the comets leave behind chemicals in the form of dust which resulted in the ____________ on earth and mankind came into existence. But the poet is not sure whether this principle is true or not but he knows for sure that whatever the truth may be, the sight of the comet in full flight is ____________.


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