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प्रश्न
Which local bird is like the goldfinch.
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उत्तर
In India, Lutino Indian Ringneck, a singing bird with yellow feathers, is like the goldfinch.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
Her aunt looks _____________ her aging grandparents.
Fill in each blank with the suitable word.
He broke _____________ in the middle of his speech at the function.
The poet compares the flowers to the milky way. Is the comparison apt?
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.
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Explain, ‘stands on the grave of dreams / his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream’.
Can the poem be taken as interpretation of human fickleness?
The air broke into a mist with bells,
The old walls rocked with the crowd and cries.
Had I said, "Good folk, mere noise repels....
But give me your sun from yonder skies!"
They had answered "And afterward, what else?"
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Show how the author uses tone and style to reinforce his memories and make an impact upon his audience.
What does the reader learn about the characters of the narrator and the old man, in Ernest Hemingway “Old Man and the Bridge?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The school playground is out __________ bounds for the pupils of the primary school.
He is old but still he works hard. (Begin: Despite……….)
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Ali took ……… his cap and wiped his face.
Mrs. Kumar has been a teacher for thirty years. She will now retire.
We have come across words like 'gale' and 'storm' in the account. Here are two more words for 'storm': typhoon, cyclone. How many words does your language have for 'storm'?
Give reasons for the following.
Explain the statement, “King Tut is one of the first mummies to be scanned — in death, as in life ...”
How are the earth's principal biological systems being depleted?
Discuss in groups of four.
Laws are never respected not enforced in India.
What do you gather about Crocker-Harris from the play?
Examine the pieces of conversation in the story. How do they reflect the world view of each of the speakers?
Locate instances of irony in the story.
The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.
Find out information about the Mahavastra of Maharashtra - Paithani.
Write a paragraph about beauty. Use your own ideas along with the ideas in the poem. (You may discuss your ideas with your partner.)
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Pillars form support for concrete buildings. Metaphorically speaking a strong nation too depends on strong pillars. Discuss with your partner and explain the pillars of a democratic nation. Make a list of obstacles that are a threat to the progress of a nation.
Narrate in your own words a similar based on text to the class.
Is an educated person the same as a degree holder?
Make a list of the behaviours in educated people that you find unacceptable:
- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
Make a ‘pair presentation’ of the poem, in the class.
Think and write in your own words.
How can the tender maiden Autumn become a full-grown woman? What change in nature does this imply?
Read the script from:
| Joan (Girl) | Good morning, Captain squire (up to) |
| Joan |
(Simply) Polly and Jack have promised to come with me. |
Write a summary of that part of the script (in Indirect speech) in 15 to 20 lines.
Write a report of an event held at your school using Passive voice. Use Simple Past Tense to narrate the event.
Look at the two trees. One is a green flourishing tree and the other, a brown withering tree.
The class will now be divided into two groups. Group A will list down the agents that support a tree’s growth. Group B will list down those that prevent it. Once the groups are ready with their lists, a few representatives from each group will write down the lists on the black board.
The first day at school ______
Collect all the poems. Compile an Anthology of BioPoems of Class VII.
Read the informal letter given below.
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Sender’s address: 15, Beach Road Salutation: Dear Rosy, Body of the letter: How are you? I am fine. I couldn’t write earlier, because I was very busy. I like my new home. It is a lovely house. I have a big bedroom looking over the garden. I helped Mummy paint the bedroom walls yesterday. We chose a pretty yellow. A boy called Sundar lives next door. He likes animals not just like we do but even more. He says he is going to be a Vet when he grows up. I am still thinking about being a writer. Do you want me to send the story I am writing. It is all about Ooty – the Queen of Hill Stations. Write soon. I am looking forward to hear all your news. Subscription: Yours lovingly Signature: Mangai |
Now write a reply to Mangai.
| Sender’s Address | |
| Date | |
| Salutation | |
| Body of the letter | |
| Subscription | |
| Signature |
Application form annual day participation.
Fill in the blanks using the words in the previous questions.
- _______ and _______ and quickly! You will be late for school.
- Shh! The baby is _______ . Don’t make a sound, or she will
- Are you still _______? You should be _______ now or you will not be able to in the morning for school.
Find out the following from ten families living in your neighbourhood.
| Count the number of F1* F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Total |
| children below 5 years of age |
| children from 5-14 years |
| grown-up children from 15-20 |
| elders from 21-50 years |
| old people who are above 50 years |
| total number of people in the family |
*F = Family
- How many members are educated in each family?
- From amongst the ten families, how many are educated?
Now talk to your partner and then write a report about your neighbourhood.
Find one word from the story that means
- to walk fast h ___________ .
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
sita where are you looking
Read Sheela's notice. Discuss the questions that follow.
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Notice The Drama Committee will meet in the classroom on Monday, at two o’clock. We’ll plan a play for our Annual Day. Will each one of you please bring a play? SHEELA |
- Who was to meet?
- When were they to meet?
- Where were they to meet?
- What were they to do?
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
What used to be there in the place of that shop twenty years ago?
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Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about planting trees
Why did Leacock visit the studio on Saturday?
What changes had the photographer effected on Leacock’s face in the picture?
While waiting in the studio the narrator kept reading ______.
On seeing the photograph the narrator ______.
- Write an e-mail to your uncle thanking him for the gift that he had sent from abroad.
- Write an e-mail to a charitable trust requesting for a scholarship.
Briefly explain the cause of Miss Meadows' joy at the end.
Fill in the following forms with imaginary details.
You have planned to organize a health camp at school. Write a letter to the Manager of a supermarket requesting sponsorship for the event. Name the event and explain how it will benefit both the community as well as the supermarket.
News Report:
Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help of the given points:
21-Year-Old Mayur Wins World Chess Championship
Make use of the following guidelines:
- Headline
- Dateline
- Lead line
- Body of the report
You have had to shift to a new house recently. Write a letter to your grandmother telling her what you miss about your old house. Tell her also what you like about your new house and what you plan to do to make it comfortable for yourself.
"We'll keep her a day or two longer; she is so weak and helpless." Who said these words? To whom?
What was the very first thing that the children noticed when it stopped raining on Venus in Ray Bradbury's story. 'All Summer in a Day'?
One cannot always get what one wants and sometimes it is for the best. Present your reflections on this statement.
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