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प्रश्न
Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to stand on one's feet
पर्याय
to be physically strong
to be independent
to stand erect
to be successful
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उत्तर
to stand on one's feet - to be independent
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संबंधित प्रश्न
India, my India, where the first human eyes awoke to heavenly light! All Asia’s holy place of pilgrimage, great Motherland of might! World – mother, first giver to humankind of philosophy and sacred lore, knowledge thou gav’st to an, God – love, works, art, religion’s opened door.
O even with all that grandeur dwarfed or turned and can vaunt thy mighty name?
Before us still there floats the idea of those splendid days of gold; a new world in our vision wakes, Love’s India we shall rise to mould. India, my India, who dare call thee a thing for pity’s grace today? Mother of wisdom, worship, works nurse of the spirit inward ray!
(1) The poem is a ……………………
(a) Praise
(b) Prayer
(c) Story in the form of poem
(d) Song of condolence [Choose the correct alternative]
(2) What has India given to the world?
(3) How does the poet visualize New India?
(4) Give the rhyme scheme of the first four lines.
(5) Name and explain the figure of speech that dominates the poem.
Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each :
(a) Why was Franz not scolded for reaching the school late that day?
(b) Sophie was dreaming of so many things in her life. What were they?
(c) Why are the youngsters described as springing? (My Mother at Sixty-six)
(d) In the hot season, how do man and beast get comfort? (A Thing of Beauty)
(e) How did the Maharaja deal with a high ranking British officer who wanted to shoot a tiger?
(f) Having got rid of his stink, what problem did Roger Skunk face?
Why do dolphins cover their long noses with sponges or shells ?
What has not changed over the years? Does this suggest something to you?
Put down the images that come to your mind immediately when you see the words in the box.
| Cat cupboard wall pond bird |
Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to take issue with
Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to meet one's match
The episode has been narrated in a light vein. What social mores does the author seem to ridicule?
'It is not an accident that the most discrimination literary criticism of Shelley's thought and work is by a distinguished scientist, Desmond King-Hele.' How does this statement bring out the meeting point of poetry and science?
Considering that this is an excerpt from a lecture, how does the commentary provided by the speaker string the arguments together?
What are the unpleasant aspects of the human condition that the poet wants to escape from?
The poem has a literal level and a figurative level. Why has the poet chosen 'tigers' and 'sheep' to convey his message?
Guess the types of hardships they must have faced in their childhood and youth.
Think and answer in your own words.
Does the poet really wish to become a hawker/gardener/watchman? Justify your response.
Answer the given question in your own words.
What decision did the Swallow finally make? Was it a wise one? Comment.
Think and answer in your own words.
Why does the poet call our life ‘poor’?
Refer to a good dictionary that carries phonetic transcriptions printed next to words. The word below is familiar to you. Copy the phonetic transcription from the dictionary and say it aloud as you write.
work ........
Fill in the gap, choosing a word from the bracket to make an appropriate comparison.
(tall / quiet / humble / merry / busy / slippery / fast / sly / slow / big)
as ______ as a giraffe
Read the following conversation and complete the activities given below:
| Minnie: | Exams are over. I feel so relaxed! Let us plan something interesting. |
| Ritu: | How about a movie? |
| Paddy: | Great! Let’s go for “Aladdin”! |
| Minnie: | Oh, no! I have seen it. It has only a ‘one star’ rating. |
| Ritu: | How about that new release ummm... yes, “Harry Potter? |
| Della: | It is boring. I have read the review this morning. I don’t want to waste my time. |
| Paddy: | Wait, friends. I will check. Let’s decide later. |
(i) Choose the correct alternative from the following-
From one star given to the movie we conclude that-
- The movie is very short.
- The movie is not worth watching.
- The movie is serious.
- The movie is in black and white.
(ii) Discuss with your teacher how/why are ‘stars’ given to a movie.
(iii) The word ‘Review’ is different from summarizing and appeal writing. Choose the correct statements of the following.
- A film review is an expression of your personal views towards a particular film, documentary or movie.
- A film review gives you an opportunity to express opinions about the movie, including its characters, plot and background.
- A film review gives appealing sentences that make your reader curious or anxious about the film.
- A review means explanation of each and every event of the film.
India is famous for its handloom fabrics. Write the story of a handloom kurta in your own words.
Write short note on the following:
The 1883 eruption
Show the three categories of volcanoes using the following tree diagram structure.
Explain the following statement with reference to the context.
And it's by no means the small sacrifice the town will have to make.
Choose any one of the seven States. Find more information about it and prepare a leaflet or brochure to invite people to visit it.
Visit a library:
Read stories about Gautama Buddha. Relate one story in the class.
Find the pairs of rhyming words used at the end of the lines in the poem.
Find the meaning of the following words or phrases :
- ridges
- brimming
- eddying
- babble
- fallow
- trout
- netted
How does the following character in the story live up to their name? Provide points from the story.
Taffimai Metallumai
Using the following points frame a character sketch of the narrator. Support each character trait with instances from the lesson.
- Diffident and timid
- Unusual behavior
- Ignorant about banking
- Nervous and careless
- Economical.
How did the middle brother use rice?
Find out how rice is cultivated. Describe the process with the help of pictures or diagrams.
Think about what you do and you must learn to do when you speak. Make a list of such 'Do's' and Don'ts' for yourself.
Discuss how you will measure the worth of a journey.
Write a short note on ‘money’.
How did Helen overcome her handicaps?
Why was the narrator sorry to have paid attention to the footsteps?
What were the children doing beside the stone wall?
Who told the children the story about the ghosts on Haunted Hill?
Did he hire Kiouni? Why?
Vasantha could not see the rescue operation because ______
Discuss in groups and share your views in three or four sentences with others in the class.
What is your favourite dish? Do you know the spices that go into it?
In Mars ______ Earth days make a year.
Be humble like a _____.
How do we work?
The robot did not obey his master.
Name the character or speaker.
"You want me to strain my back?"
Connect and write the homophones in the box.
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Sea |
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One |
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Flower |
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What was the age of Robinson Crusoe when he left for sea?
Write the rhyming word.
away
Did they find a new country?
Pablo was the dog of ______.
The official's family visited the rehabilitation centre for ______ years.
Find and write the clues.
Clue for blind eye ______
Leafcutter ants drink______.
Name the places that Tenzin’s family lived in.
What was Farhan's father's advice to his son?
List three questions that the little boy asks.
- ______
- ______
- ______
What was different about the rabbit that Alice saw?
Where did the naughty boy go?
Being a bachelor, the stranger had no patience with children.
