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The soldier laid________their lives defending their country.

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2017-2018 (March) English Set 1

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Wrestling mostly a male sport – Sakshi born in conservative surroundings – most unfavourable gender ratio for females – parental encouragement – one can't forget the look of determination on her face in the last three minutes of the bout.


Define the following terms from the poem: rivulet, plough share (plowshare), yon, and childing.


Why does the caged bird stand on the “grave of dreams?”


But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

What does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?


Identify the figures of speech in the following lines from the poem.
(a) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace.
(b) Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom.


The ailing company was taken________by the government.


Sergius:

Louka! (she stops and looks defiantly at him) A gentleman has no right to hurt a woman under any ` circumstances. [with profound humility, uncovering his head]  beg your pardon. 

Louka:

That sort of apology may satisfy a lady. Of what use is it to a servant? 

Sergius :

[rudely crossed in his chivalry, throws it off with a bitter laugh, and says slightingly) Oh! Do you wish to be paid for the hurt? [He puts on his shako, and takes some money from his pocket].

Louka :

[her eyes filling with tears in spite of herself] No: I want my hurt made well.

Sergius : [sobered by her tone] I low?

(i) Why does Sergius ask Louka's pardon? 
(ii) Why had he hurt her? 
(iii) Why does Louka remind Sergius that she is a servant? 
(iv) Why do Louka's eyes fill with tears? 
(v) How does Louka want her hurt made well? 
(vi) How does Sergius react to the suggestion 


Ichabod Crane, the central character of the short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', is a person who arouses both our amusement and pity. Discuss. 


There has been heavy rain in your city/town. You went to school but found that it was closed because of the rain. Describe the sights and sounds near the school and narrate how you finally reached home and spent the rest of the day. 


How is the cyclic movement of rain brought out in the poem? Compare it with what you have learned in science.


How does the bond of affection between Mrs. Croft and the narrator evolve?


Multiple Choice Question:

What lesson did they possibly learn?


Comment on the following characters depicted in the poem, in a sentence or a phrase.

On the Nose On the Eyes
   

Think of different ways of classifying them, for example, electric and non-electric, day-time sources and night-time sources


Do you have pet animals? Write an interesting story about your own or your friends' pet. 


Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about a memorable anecdote/incident of your life.


Write a character sketch of any character from fiction that has made an impact on you.

  1. Introduce the person.
  2. Highlight his/her character as revealed in the story.
  3. Talk about what others say about the character.
  4. Write if the character appealed to you, with reasons.
  5. Support your views with evidence from text.

Work in groups of four. See the picture of a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.

Suppose you went deep-sea diving. What would you find? Think of all the words that come to your mind, then build a paragraph. Share your story with other groups.


Answer the question by looking at the picture.

Example: What is happening in picture 5?

The girl is diving into the water.

What is Mohan practising in picture 4?

He is______


What used to be there in the place of that shop twenty years ago?


State whether the following statement are true or false

The friends could not keep in touch because they lost each other’s phone numbers.


What was her first impression of America?


Lack of adequate financial resources and sponsorships often affect sportspersons. How is this evident from Mary Kom’s life?


What had really happened in the dentist’s room?


How did the author react on seeing his photograph?


What did Aunt Jane like about Jack’s ‘little nest’?


In H.C. Anderson's story, what forces the Little Match Girl to go about selling matches on the street?


That special human quality does the poem 'Nine Gold Medals' celebrate?


What reason does Portia give for refusing the Duke's invitation to dinner?


What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.

A sportsman


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