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This book runs________a hundred and fifty pages.

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This book runs________a hundred and fifty pages.

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2017-2018 (March) English Set 1

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A.  Write sentence B.

(A) When she heard the news of her daughter’s result, she was very happy.
(B) On ........................................................................................ 


What could these persons have done?


What are the five words used in the poem to describe the role of a middle-aged woman?


Which literary device is used in the last two lines:
Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear, Like her bridal laughter and bridal tear.


Why has the poet used the expressions, ‘ Great Scott’ and ‘Gadzooks’?


Can the poem be taken as interpretation of human fickleness?


What is the central idea of the poem?


They have to go to bed early every night. They are allowed to stay update on Saturdays. 


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 


Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions are given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. 

As soon as the function got over. The crowd dispersed.
(Begin: Hardly had……….)


Notice the following sentence patterns.

For song…duly with love returns

Rewrite the above sentences in prose.


Write a letter to the Editor of a magazine describing a dance performance you have seen or an art gallery you have visited.


Within a few pages, the author has packed the important events in the lives of John Ipe and his wife. Discuss how conciseness and economy of expression can achieve an effective portrayal of entire lives.


Visit the library and collect at least five poems of any Nature poet. Write the poems along with their summary.


Identify the incorrect statements from the following and correct them.


Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

After some days, Elizabeth informed that she wanted the family to move to a safer place.


Chalk out detailed programme for the following occasion.

The Teacher’s Day programme in your school. 


Making suitable groups, convert the entire episode into a short skit, and write it down. Each group leader must discuss at first with the others and add a different end to the skit.

  1. Happy ending
  2. Sad ending
  3. Surprise ending
  4. Humorous ending

Your class has to stage a Puppet Show in the Assembly Open Forum on the topic ‘Child Labour’. Divide yourselves into groups and discuss the requirements for the presentation like a storyline, characters, dialogues, choice of puppets, and music for the interlude. Now complete the dialogues given below.

Ramesh Let us present a Puppet Show on CHILD LABOUR for our Assembly Open Forum.
Mohammed That is a very good idea! Let us start planning right away.
Geetha _______________________________________________________?
Leema I suggest we begin with the storyline first.
Mani How ___________________________________________________ ?
Ramesh We can have around five characters.
Mohammed What __________________________________________________ ?
Meena We can focus on the problems of poverty and illiteracy as the major reasons for child labour.
Ramesh Can _________________________________________________?
Leema I am good at making stick puppets. I will make them myself. But I require some help.
Mani I ________________________ . Tell me, ______________________. 
Leema Thank you, Mani. Let us stay back after the meeting and discuss.
Ramesh Have ___________________________ ?
Meena I think we should have some music for the interlude.
Geetha That would make it really interesting. I will get my music group to start working on the tunes for our puppet show.

You are Aadhav. While you were away on a holiday, your house was burgled. Use appropriate modals and complete the letter to your friend telling him/ her about it.

No. 36, Gandhi Road
Chennai – 45
04 August 2018

Dear Ramesh,

How are you? I feel sad to inform you that my house was burgled last week when I was on a holiday. Burglars ______ have known from the accumulated newspaper pile that I had gone away. When I came back last Sunday, I found the back-door lock broken. I ______ have forgotten to bolt the back-door from inside and they _______ have entered through it. My room was ransacked. They took my laptop and other valuables. I ______ have deposited the jewellery in a bank locker to avoid this loss. I _______ have informed my neighbours about my week-long trip. Well, I have registered an FIR with the police. They are investigating the case. They have assured that I _____ get my jewels back. The burglars ______ be caught very soon. Convey my regards to all at home.

Yours lovingly,
Aadhav


If you are asked to choose from any one of these toys which one do you choose? Give reasons. (plastic toys, wooden toys, clay toys, metallic toys)


Punctuate the following sentences using capital letters, full stops (.) commas (,) question marks (?) apostrophe ( ' ) exclamation mark (!) wherever necessary.

dear samir,

i am sending you a photograph of my newest pet frisky is a bulldog and a very playful puppy by next summer he should be old enough to go with us on our long walks i m sure you are looking forward to seeing him I know you will like him

warm regards
sanju


Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.

  1. Everyone has gone to sleep.
  2. I want to read my book.

Using a red pencil, choose and circle the things whose smell you like. Now with a blue pencil circle the things whose smell you do not like. Make five sentences like this

I like/do not like the smell of ______ because it reminds me of______.

  1. ______.
  2. ______.
  3. ______.
  4. ______.
  5. ______.

Choose a story that you like.

In groups of four, write down dialogues for the story and make it into a short play. You may then present it in the class.


What made her feel confident about the competitive players? Explain.


What difficulty did she experience while eating Chinese food?


Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.


Do you have a role model? What qualities do you appreciate in your role model?


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