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प्रश्न
What changes had the photographer effected on Leacock’s face in the picture?
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उत्तर
The photographer had retouched the author’s eyes. His eyebrows were removed and put in new ones. The mouth was adjusted a little. The author had a consolation that his ears were recognizable. The photographer declared his intention of removing it and fixing them anew.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db).
Typical sound level in decibels:
(1) Silence 0db
(2) Rustle of leaves 10 db
(3) Breathing 10 db
(4) Radio music inside home 50-60 db
(5) Loud television 70 db
(6) Road traffic Noise 60-90 db
(7) Powerful rock music 100 db
(8) Motor cycle 105 db
(9) Heavy truck traffic 90-100 db
(10) Wind in the trees 20 db
OR
Read the following information and prepare a fact life:
Delhi, capital of India, has an area of 1,483 sq.km. Haryana and U.P are its neighbours. It has a literacy rate of 81.7%: (males 87.3 %, females 74.7%). People generally speak Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English. It is known for its Roshnara festival Shalimar, Qutab, mango festivals, garden Tourism and winter carnival.
It rained so heavily that they could not go for the picnic. (Rewrite: Using ‘too………………to’)
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.
The burglars broke _____________ the house when the family was away.
Do you agree with his justification of the war? Why/ why not?
How does the poet describe the world of nature?
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.
The Principal said, “All the prizes will be distributed tomorrow.”
(Begin : The Principal said that ……………. )
Hardly had the teacher left the room, when all the children started making a noise.
(Begin : No sooner ………..)
Wilfred Owen paints a horrific picture of a nightmarish memory on the battlefield. How does Duke et Decorum Est become Owen's condemnation and bitter response to war?
Try to write four lines of poetry or four sentences of prose with one of these as the starting point.
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.'
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'They are my favourite covert for putting up a bird, and I would never have overlooked a cock pheasant as that.'
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'There is no bolt-hole for you in this country.'
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'When his castle in the air fell down, it burred him beneath the ruins.'
Give reasons for the following.
Srinath’s disappointment with Satyajit.
Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair
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?
Write a letter to your Class Teacher or the Principal of your school to make the following request.
Your school library subscribes to a few newspapers. Your class wants old issues of the newspapers for some educational activity in the classroom. You are required to make cuttings / news clipping. Therefore, the papers cannot be returned to the library but you will use them in a responsible manner. Use the format of a formal letter given below.
You happen to meet a successful person who is a disabled. Write an imaginary dialogue between you and him/her. You can take support of the hints provided.
- introduction/welcome/greetings
- congratulating/honouring
- cause/reason for the disability
- decision/plan/organisation/implementation
- idols in life
- parents/friends - support if any
- success stories/accomplishments
- conclusion/final message if any
Prepare a set of 10-12 questions that you would ask at an interview of a person who has strongly acted against social injustice and has achieved success inspite of a long struggle against so many odds in his/her life. Write them down in your notebook.
“I met you yesterday.” Sam told me that he had met me ______
Fill in the form given below.
POST OFFICE SAVING BANK
ACCOUNT OPENING/PURCHASE OF CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FORM FOR INDIVIDUALS
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- When were you born?
- Where were you born?
- What is your father’s name and what is he?
- What is your mother’s name and what is she?
- What is your birth order?
- Do you have any nickname, if yes, reason for that?
- An interesting incident that happened in your life.
Use the option to fill in the blank.
My toys ______broken.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?
According to Mary Kom, what was the reason for her losing in the finals?
What difficulty did she experience while eating Chinese food?
Given below are hints about a renowned British science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. Write a biographical sketch on the author in not more than 80-100 words based on the information given below.
| Name | Arthur C. Clarke |
| Pen names | Charles Willis, E.G.O’Brien |
| Birth | 16 Dec 1917, England |
| Career | novelist, television host, inventor, and film screenwriter. |
| Genre | Science-Fiction, Television series, Film screenplay |
| Awards and Honours | 1961, Kalinga Prize - an award given by UNESCO for popularising science Hugo and Nebula Awards Chairman of the Interplanetary Society Highest Civil Honour of Sri Lanka – ‘Sri Lankabhimanya 2005’ |
| Titles | Clarke, Robert Heinlein, and Isaac Asimov – ‘Big Three’ of Science Fiction ‘The Prophet of the Space Age’ |
| Famous Works | Childhood’s End 2001: A Space Odyssey Rendezvous with Rana |
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
Referring closely to the short story, The Sound Machine, describe the encounter between Klausner and Mrs. Saunders. How did it affirm his belief in his own invention?
You have been given a small sum of money to buy a gift with for a friend. What gift would you choose (specify) and why would you choose this? Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about the gift and how it will benefit him/her.
"We'll keep her a day or two longer; she is so weak and helpless." Who said these words? To whom?
Referring closely to any two instances from the Acts studied, show how music is used to influence the course of events/action in the play, Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 200-250 words.
