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प्रश्न
Thinking about the Poem
Is this a true story? Which part of this poem do you feel is the most important?
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उत्तर
No, this not a true story; it is a legend.
I feel that the point in the story where the old lady is changed into a woodpecker is the most important. This is because the punishment meted out to the lady teaches us the value of generosity and charity.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read these sentences from the story.
1. We will go to the old man.
2. Iwillopenmyhands.
3. It will flyaway.
4. I will crush the butterfly.
The modal will is used to talk about a temporary event in progress at some
point in future.
Will is used to denote _________ time.
Did you know?
There are different constructions in English which can be used to refer to
future time.
1. Use of the simple present tense.
a. The IPL begins on 20th April.
b. If the newly introduced vaccine works, AIDS can be cured.
2. Use of shall/will
Will/shall is used to make a prediction about future events, in
advertisements, posters etc.
e.g. a. You will win the 1st prize.
b. The Nano car will be on the roads soon.
c. You shall lead a happy life.
3. Use of going to
Going to is normally used to refer to future events in two cases
(a) If there is a present indication of the future event.
e.g. India is going to emerge as a Super Power in 2020.
(b) to express intention
e.g. Smitha is going to marry Akshay.
4. Use of present continuous tense (be+ verb+ ing)
Present continuous tense is used to refer to future events that have been
already planned.
e.g. a. I'm meeting the Project Manger this evening.
b. I'm sorry I can't meet you tomorrow. I'm visiting my friend.
5. Use of be + about to + infinitive.
e.g. The train is about to leave.
6. Useofbe+to+v
e.g. Obama is to visit India in October.
Notices
Read the following captions
. Change them into active (voice) and explain their meaning.
e.g. All credit cards accepted.
We accept credit cards.
Meaning: The organization accepts credit cards from customers for all their transactions.
1. Domestic help required
_______________________________________
2. All types of computer servicing undertaken.
_______________________________________
3. Using cell phones is not allowed (University Campus)
_______________________________________
4. Spoken English classes conducted.
_______________________________________
5. All Recharge Coupons sold here.
_______________________________________
Complete the sentence below by appropriately using anyone of the following:
if you want to/if you don’t want to/if you want him to
Don’t eat it____________________.
Find in the poem lines that match the following. Read both one after the other.
He recommends dogs.
Mr Wonka collected whose toe-nail?
Why did Makara dislike tortoises, snakes and lizards? Write a line about each.
Discuss these questions in small groups before you answer them.
When are you likely to be told this?
Say thank you.
Complete the following sentence
It is mysterious because ______
What do you think the talking fan was demanding?
Describe the tone in which the narrator’s father dismissed his wife’s warnings every single time.
What kind of surprise could be found while walking on the grass?
What surprises do the meadows have to offer you?
How does the poet describe the facts/journey or antics of a kite in the sky?
Complete the following sentences from memory choosing a phrase from those given in brackets.
The owner of the Lucky Shop wanted everybody present ____________
Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrase to fill in the blank in the sentence given below.
Why don’t you __________________ your ideas on paper?
Answer the following question:
Why do you think Rasheed’s uncle asked him not to buy anything in his absence?
Now that you have completed the above project, write a brief report stating what you did, how you did it, and the conclusion.
How did Algu and Jumman treat each other?
Referring closely to the poem, The Darkling Thrush, examine the poet's encounter with the aged thrush as a passage from amazement to introspection.
In the short story, Fritz, Jayanto was told by his uncle to address the doll as Fritz because ______.
