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प्रश्न
The trinity of democracy comprises three principles. Complete the web to show the trinity of democracy.
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Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What is ‘scaffold’?
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You are the captain of your college cricket team. You have your final match on Sunday. Your teammates are nervous. Prepare a speech motivating them to face the challenge courageously. (About 100 words)
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word :
Sheila's grandmother found it difficult to climb __________ the steep staircase.
(A) Some of the cakes had been eaten by the boys before the party began.
(B) The boys…………………………
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She battled her way ___________the crowd.
Notice the following sentence patterns.
Eternal I rise
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
The cleverest of criminals leave behind clues to their crime.
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The author's comment on crime and punishment.
Multiple Choice Question:
What lesson did they possibly learn?
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controlled: ____________
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.
important: ____________
Look at these sentences.
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| ‘Would’ tells us what the author used to do, or what used to happen. | ‘Could’ tells us what the author was usually able to do, or grandfather is now not able to do. |
Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.
Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.
Grandfather says, in the old days,
1. elephants were able to fly in the sky, like clouds. They were also able to change their shapes. They used to fly behind clouds and frighten them. People used to look up at the sky in wonder.
2. because there was no electricity, he used to get up with the sun, and he used to go to bed with the sun, like the birds.
3. like the owl, he was able to see quite well in the dark. He was able to tell who was coming by listening to their footsteps.
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turning a somersault 
threading a needle
Compare your list with the others in the class. Can you explain why you find these things difficult to do?
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Are friends different from neighbors? Are you friends with your neighbors? Give examples and write.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Kerosene flavoured tea.
Recall your favorite crime story on TV. Discuss with your friend how you could prevent the villain/thief from committing the crime/theft.
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- How he interacts with nature and other animals.
- How humans interact with that species - whether it is fair, necessary, or desirable, etc.
- The possible ill effects of the way human beings treat the animals, for the whole living world.
- The animal getting ready to bid farewell to this world.
Write about the daily routine of the 'Lord of Tartary' in 8-10 lines.
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A special type of embroidery
Study the following format of an informal letter carefully. Using the format,
Write an informal letter to your friend who has gone to another town for a month.
Write your own interpretation of the story.
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Create a pamphlet for the following.
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Your mother has written a message for you before going out. Write a message to her after finishing your lunch.
Write about the following in your message.
- You ate lunch______.
- What you liked______ (mention the dish).
- You have cleaned the kitchen ______.
- You are going out to play. ______(mention when you will be back).
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The boy ran ______ the dog.
How did the seaside creatures, the crab, the lobster, etc. teach Hari a lesson? Write in a few lines.
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The children ______ happy.
Now complete the following sentences, choosing the right word.
The golden ______ was very ______ to him. (dear, deer)
The ______of flowers was lying on the table.
The boys played ______[quiet]
Why was the author left with his grandmother in the village?
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The narrator went to the photographer to ______.
Aunt Jane seemed to think that there was a mistake in the wedding present she had given Jack. Why?
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Referring closely to the short story, The Sound Machine, describe the encounter between Klausner and Mrs. Saunders. How did it affirm his belief in his own invention?
Certainly anyone who insists on condemning all lies should think about what would happen if we could reliably tell when our family, friends, colleagues, and government leaders were deceiving us. It is tempting to think that the world would become a better place without the deceptions that seem to interfere with our attempts are genuine communication. On the other hand, perhaps there is such a thing as too much honesty. - Adapted from Allison Kornet, "The Truth About Lying"
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- Name of the play
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- Its main theme
- Whether it was a Comedy/Tragedy /Social Theme or any other
- Why you liked it
- The message of the play
- Any other information about the play
Do you like to watch plays?
