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प्रश्न
Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.
The old woman said to Arun, “Can you help me to cross the street?”
(Begin: The old woman asked Arun……………….)
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उत्तर
The old woman asked Arun if he could help her cross the street.
संबंधित प्रश्न
You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group?
You are Nitin / Nitin from XYZ School. You wish to start applying to various colleges for admission after your ISC examination. In about 300 words, draft your personal profile using the guidelines given below :
Your name, year spend in the school you are passing out from – academin interests and performane – cultural activities you participated in – sports - positions of leadership held during your staty in the school – your future plans and goals – two characteristics that your consider to be your strengths – two characteristics that set you apart from the others.
What rhyme scheme is followed in the poem?
But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
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.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
How has Browning used allusion in the poem? Explain.
What do you think of the mentality of the crowd?
What kind of person was Abou Ben Adhem?
What is the significance of Easter Sunday in “Old Man at the Bridge”?
'Appearances can be deceptive'. Give your views on this topic.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
I don't know what they were arguing __________ but I could hear angry voices.
(A) I am afraid you cannot get admission to the college without clearing the admission test.
(B) I am afraid you cannot be……………….
I prefer playing a, game to watching television. (Begin: I would rather ……….)
Your class wants to visit a well-known historical monument in a nearby town. Write a letter to your Principal seeking permission and say why you would benefit from the visit.
Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Mumbai is densely populated. It is one of the major cities in the country.
If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
(Begin : Unless …………….)
Your uncle has promised to give you a gift of Rs. 1000/-. Write a letter thanking him for the offer, tell him how you plan to spend the money; and why you wish to spend it in this way.
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in the correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) One morning, I (0) ……. (see) the python curled up on the dressing table.
Answer: saw.
It was (1) ……. (gaze) at its own reflection in the mirror. I (2) ……… (go) for grandfather, but by the time we (3) ……… (return) to the room, the python (4) …….. (move) on. He was seen in the garden, and once the cook saw him, (5) ……… (crawl) up the ladder to the roof. Then we (6) …….. (find) him on the dressing table again, (7) (admire) himself in the mirror. “He’s trying to look better for Aunt Mabel,” I said. I (8) ……. (regret) this remark immediately because grandmother overheard it and held up my pocket money for the rest of the week!
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
These three had elaborated old Major’s teachings into a complete system of thought, to which they gave the name of Animalism.
(i) Who had elaborated on Old Major’s teachings?
(ii) When and where did they hold their secret meetings? How did the meetings end?
(iii) What had the Old Major said about the ‘nature of this life of ours’?
(iv) Who were the most faithful disciples? How did they contribute towards the preparations for the rebellion?
(v) How did the animals celebrate the day after the rebellion?
She shouted angrily_________ the disobedient boy.
He drew a beautiful diagram________ the board.
Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Advanced technology gives us conclusive evidence of past events.
Some of the leaves and flowers mentioned in the passage for adorning the dead are willow, olive, celery, lotus, cornflower. Which of these are common in our country?
(i) Contrast the Chinese view of art with the European view, with examples.
(ii) Explain the concept of shanshui.
Write a letter to the Editor of a magazine describing a dance performance you have seen or an art gallery you have visited.
What is the poet’s feeling towards childhood?
There are many instances of gentle humour in the story. Point out some of these and state how this contributes to the interest of the narration.
Make a list of jobs which would give you an opportunity to help the society or serve the country. Also mention the different ways in which they can be beneficial to the people and also the country.
Find various career opportunities in Small-scale Industries like Handloom, Art and Craft, Block Printing, etc.
Find out different career opportunities in the field of social work.
Now write a paragraph or two about these two stories, comparing them.
What happened to the crow in the end?
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Ice axe.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportage
Wars are not fought only on the battlefield. Comment.
Given below is the poem 'Blue Sky' by Mark Hastings. Imagine a poem of a similar kind by replacing the word blue. You can add any colour or object of your choice and write a poem of four lines.
For example, replace 'blue' with
- Starry sky above me _______________
- Cloudy sky above me _____________
Complete the tabular columns to specify Dos and Don’ts associated with the 'Expansion of Ideas'.
| Expansion of Ideas | |
| Dos | Don’ts |
| (i) Begin impressively | (i) Do not go off-track |
| (ii) | (ii) |
| (iii) | (iii) |
| (iv) | (iv) |
You must have heard about the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. It is India's top media Institute. It plays an important role in providing talent to commercial cinema, TV, and web serials. Browse the internet and find information about other institutes in India and abroad, write it in your notebook.
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.
Ten years had passed and the young boys grew to be young men and their parents were proud of them.
Think and write in your own words.
Why does the traveller doubt that he shall ever come back?
Write the reason in your own words.
After the song, Ostad had vanished.
Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.
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Father |
Mother |
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Prepare a set of questions to interview-
a person who has recently scaled Mt. Everest.
Answer the following questions in a paragraph about 80 -100 words
It is said, “The choices made by one, shape one’s destiny”. Ponder on the thought and write a paragraph.
On seeing these pictures, you would have gone down your memory lane. Write a paragraph in about 50 words describing your favourite sport when you were young.
Write a letter to the manager of a famous daily, ordering a subscription for your school library.
What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own words. (in about fifty words)
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
I went the towards footprint large.
Have a conversation with your partner based on the picture below. You can start as -
| Hunter 1 | “Look at the footprints in the mud!” |
| Hunter 2 | |
| Hunter 1 | |
| Hunter 2 |
Did you observe that in the poem, the last words in every second and fourth line rhyme with each other?
Can you write a four-line poem?
Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.
- It is time to get up for school.
- I want to sleep for some more time.
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
What is Mohan practising in picture 4?
He is______
Here is a word, clock. Write down words relating to clock.
Why didn’t Jimmy Wells, being a cop himself, arrest Bob?
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends on the importance of punctuality
How did the author react on seeing his photograph?
Aunt Jane seemed to think that there was a mistake in the wedding present she had given Jack. Why?
Look at the pictures given below, and write slogans to advertise the products. Suggest your own brand name for each of the products.
What does the title of the story convey?
Installing a computer
The description of installing a computer in your study room is given in the form of jumbled sentences. Rearrange the sentences in the right order and form a coherent paragraph.
| 1. | Once you connect the CPU, connect the keyboard and mouse. |
| 2. | Before turning on the power, check that all parts are connected to the CPU. |
| 3. | First, open the box and take out the computer parts. |
| 4. | Plug both the computer and the monitor with a power cord. |
| 5. | Set the computer on a table or flat surface. |
| 6. | Finally, turn on the power. |
Write the full form for the following.
weren’t - ______
Read the given sentence and underline the 'no' word.
Ram has no book.
Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
A certain book/chapter has been included in your syllabus. You have heard that a film version is now available. Write a letter to the Manager of a film theatre near your school, requesting that the film be shown. Tell him/her why it will be beneficial to the students.
Translate the following sentence into your mother tongue.
The second question to ask is - is it pleasant?
These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art - a short review. They cover the following points:
- The name of the creator
- The theme or subject matter
- Type of art
- Individual style
- Presentation techniques
- Its effect on viewers
- Message or interpretation
Choose a book/film and review it in short using the points you have listed.
Prepare a tourist leaflet for a historical place or a hill station using the following points.
- Place
- Special features
- Distance
- How to go there
- Accommodation
- Food
- Climate
Do you like slow-moving serials?
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on the topic given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
How do Prospero, Ferdinand and Caliban perceive Miranda? Give one example of each of their perceptions, from the Acts studied, to support your answer. Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 100-150 words.
