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Use your imagination and extend the story in about 100 to 150 words.

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Use your imagination and extend the story in about 100 to 150 words.

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That entire evening Jo couldn't stop smiling. Meg warned Jo that it was still very early to expect Laurie to be normal and social, but Jo chose to ignore her advice. To Jo‟s utter disappointment, Laurie was nowhere to be seen in the house the following week. “What could be possibly wrong? Is he sick? Did I freak him out by being overfriendly?” All sorts of questions started creeping into Jo‟s mind.

Finally, on the 7th day, Jo went up to Laurie‟s grandfather to enquire about Laurie. Jo was relieved to know that Laurie was visiting his uncle for a fortnight. It would be a week more before Jo could invite Laurie over to her house. Jo went to bed early that night. The bell of the March‟s house rang at the stroke of midnight. It was odd at that hour. Surprise! It was none other than Laurie with a giant birthday cake for Jo!

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पाठ 1.1: Being Neighborly - Brainstorming [पृष्ठ १४]

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पाठ 1.1 Being Neighborly
Brainstorming | Q (A7) | पृष्ठ १४

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Write a short tourist leaflet on a place of historical importance with the help of the following points: 
(i) How to reach there?
(ii) Where to Stay?
(iii) Historical importance of the place.
(iv) Shopping Attraction.
(v) Add your own points.

Arun was asked by his mother to explain the missing buttons on his shirt.
(Rewrite: Using ‘explanation’)


Fill in the blank with the suitable word. 

He agreed to carry _____________ the manager’s orders. 


Fill in the blank with the suitable word. 

The Principal looks _____________ matters of complaint from teachers and students. 


In what way is the poet relevant to our times?


What impression do you get of the children after reading 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?


Explain briefly how Abou Ben Adhem demonstrated his love for God.


What is the theme of the poem? How is it conveyed?


What is the climax of Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer in a Day?”


We are not allowed to play in the sun. We are not allowed to play in the rain. 


Choose two of the passages (a) to (c) and answer briefly the questions that follow:

Raina :

Come away from the window (She takes him firmly back to the middle of the room. The moment she releases him he turns mechanically towards the window again. She seizes him and turns him back, exclaiming) Please! (He becomes motionless, like a hypnotized rabbit, his fatigue gaining fast on him. She releases him, and addresses him patronizingly). Now listen. You must trust to our hospitality. You do not yet know in whose house you are. I am a Petkoff. 

The Man: A pet what? 

Raina : [rather indignantly] I mean that I belong to the family of the Petkoffs, the richest and best known in our country. 

The Man: Oh yes, of course. I beg your pardon. The Petkoffs, to be sure. How stupid of me! 

Raina: You know you never heard of them until this moment. How can you stoop to pretend! 

The Man: Forgive me. I'm too tired to think, and the change of subject was too much for me. Don't scold me.

(i) Why did the man keep turning to the window? 
(ii)
Which examples of the social superiority of the Petkoff's does Raina give the man?
(iii)
Which opera does Raina mention? With whom does she compare herself? What does this tell you about her? 
(iv)
In Raina's opinion, what should the man have done instead of threatening her? 
(v)
What does the man tell Raina about his father? Why does he do so? 
(vi) 
What does the man do at the end of the scene? 


Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:

“The use of Mobile Phones must be allowed in schools.” Express your views either for or against the statement.


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:

He was …….. pressure to complete the work. 


Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Mabel: [Utterly surprised] Ronny! Do they want me in Court?
Dancy: No.
Mabel: What is it, then? Why are you back?
Dancy: Spun.
Mabel: [Blank] Spun? What do you mean? What’s spun?
Dancy: The case. They’ve found out through those notes.
Mabel: Oh [Staring at his face] Who?
(i) Where are Mabel and Dancy at this time? What was Mabel doing just before this conversation? 
(ii) Why did Mabel say, “Do they want me in court?” Explain the meaning of spun in the extract? 
(iii) What ‘notes’ is Dancy talking about now?. How does Mabel react immediately after the extract”: 
(iv) Dancy leaves a note for his best friend towards the end of the play. What is the name of his best friend? What is written in the note?
(v) What does Dancy do at the end? Why does he do that? What is your opinion of Mabel and Dancy? 


Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped a friend who was in trouble. Explain what happened. What did you do to make the situation better ? 


We have come across words like 'gale' and 'storm' in the account. Here are two more words for 'storm': typhoon, cyclone. How many words does your language have for 'storm'?


In what ways do you think we could help prevent the extinction of languages and dialects?


Name some leaves and flowers that are used as adornments in our country.


What laburnum is called in your language?


Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

Green stripes could be used or alternatively black ones.


Look at the highlighted expressions in the following sentences from the text and explain their figurative meaning.

  • 'I went through it, sir, with a fine-toothed comb and never a Garrideb could I catch.'
  • 'They are my favourite covert for putting up a bird, and I would never have overlooked a cock pheasant as that.'

  • 'There is no bolt-hole for you in this country.'

  • 'When his castle in the air fell down, it burred him beneath the ruins.'


Why does John Ipe consider retirement to be a dishonour?


A handicraft exhibition is being organized in your college. You are given the task to compere the inaugural function. Write the script for comparing.


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.

controlled: ____________


In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla said, “May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success … Wishing you a great journey.”

Form pairs. Use “May you…” and “I wish you/Wishing you” to wish your partner good luck and success in

  • a sports event,
  • a quiz or a competition, and
  • a test or examination.

Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and when. Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you know such phrases in any other language?


What was Kalpana Chawla’s great achievement?


Are friends different from neighbors? Are you friends with your neighbors? Give examples and write.


Discuss with your partner and complete the web of different activities related to climbing.


There are many career opportunities that can be availed of by a graduate. Discuss and make a list of various opportunities available in the legal field, economics, management, commerce, administration, etc.


Recall your favorite crime story on TV. Discuss with your friend how you could prevent the villain/thief from committing the crime/theft.


Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :

Mathilde and her husband paid off the debt in ten years.


Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.

What opinion do you form about Mathilde’s husband from her story?


The same landscape appears different at different times. What message can we draw from this?


Think and write in your own words.

If you were in the traveller’s place, which road would you choose? Justify your choice.


Write a complete review on any book that you have read recently. Use the following points for your Book Review.

  1. Introduction
  2. Selectivity of contents
  3. Subject/Title Apporpriacy
  4. Sequence of Contents
  5. Language Appropriacy/Type
  6. Good Points/Novelty in the book
  7. Advantages/Scope of the book. (if any)
  8. Demerits/Shortcomings (if any)
  9. Message/Opinion/Views (Personal)
  10. Conclusion (in short)

Following are the ways to preserve ‘World Heritage Sites.’ Transfer these points into a small paragraph. Suggest a suitable title.

  • Practical conservation of posterity
  • Human/animal trespassing
  • Unmonitored/uncontrolled/unrestricted access
  • Threat of local administrative negligence

Among your classmates, one is unable to walk properly, the second one can’t hear properly and the third one can’t see this beautiful world. All of them are facing lots of difficulties in life. Compose a dialogue among them, about the problems and difficulties faced by them. You can take help of the following dialogue to expand your ideas.

Student 1: Do you know, how many problems I have to face when I decide to go anywhere?
Student 2: I can’t hear anything.
Student 3: So, sad! You both can’t walk or hear but my problem is more serious than yours. You know, I can’t see this beautiful world.

(Now continue in your notebook.)


Divide the class into groups and conduct a poster-making competition for an Eye/Blood Donation Camp. Fix up the details of the above camp, like time, place etc.


Imagine that you have parked your vehicle (two-wheeler)/ bicycle inside the school premises. You find it missing in the evening. Write a complaint to the head of the school regarding this issue.


Arrange the jumbled sentences and write a paragraph. Use appropriate conjunctions.

Jane Eyre is an orphan.

She lives with her aunt Mrs. Reed.

Mrs. Reed does not like Jane because Jane is not her daughter.

Jane’s uncle Mr. Reed likes Jane, but he dies.

He makes Mrs. Reed promise to take care of Jane, but instead she sends Jane away.

Jane is ten years old, she is sent to Lowood school.

Jane graduates and stays there to teach.

She leaves for Thornfield, where she is a governess.

She is very happy there.


What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own words. (in about fifty words)


Here is a word, clock. Write down words relating to clock.


Add ‘–er’ or ‘–r’ to the doing words below to make new words.

  1. stiff - ______
  2. fight - ______
  3. juggle - ______
  4. speak - ______
  5. write - ______
  6. strange - ______
  7. dance - ______
  8. ride - ______
  9. use - ______
  10. joke - ______

The ______of robbers escaped.


The grandmother was strong-minded. Justify


What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.

arm in arm:


The narrator was frustrated as ______.


What advice did Aunt Jane offer the couple?


Preparation of apple juice

You plan to delight your parents and sister, serving them chilled apple juice. Here is the process: (Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs)

Four or five apples ______ (take) and ______(wash) well. They ______(wipe) dry and cut into pieces of medium size. The seeds ______(remove). Then the apples ______(put) into the mixer. Some milk ____(add) .The apples ______(crush) and a fine liquid ______(obtain). This liquid ______(filter) and the juice ______(store) in the refrigerator. It is ______(take) out whenever needed, and after adding sugar, it ______(serve) in cups.


Read the given sentence and underline the no word.

None of the two boys came.


Life is a series of choices that we make every day. Narrate an incident when you had to make a difficult choice. Elaborate on the positive impact it had on you.


Think before you use! Name some ‘ready to eat’ and ‘ready to cook’ food items available in the market. Discuss the following in groups.

  1. Discuss whether it is necessary to use such items and why they are sold.
  2. Discuss the possible adverse effects of such food items.

What strategies do you use when you study on your own?


Observe your surroundings and write whether such facilities are available. How can you help to improve the situation?

Disability Disability Necessary facilities
Hearing loss and deafness    
Vision loss and blindness    
Speech disorders    
Physical disability    
Intellectual disability    
Learning disorder    

What makes you laugh?


Imagine someone has invited your family to a program, and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.
Write a note (4–5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.


Write a composition (in approximately 400-450 words) on the following subject:

Cooking should be made a compulsory subject in the higher classes. Argue either FOR or AGAINST the given statement.


What do you think prompts the poet’s desire for a temporary escape in the poem, Birches? Why does he wish to come back to Earth? Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 100-150 words.


Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below. 

Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.


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