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What makes you happy?

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What makes you happy?

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True happiness grows for me when my family surrounds me. On these memorable occasions, I feel a deep joy and belonging, surrounded by shared laughter and storytelling. This outstanding satisfaction comes from the family links that keep my spirit, reminding me that these connections remain a constant source of comfort and joy despite life's ups and downs.

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पाठ 2.4: Please Listen! - Warming up! [पृष्ठ ५०]

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पाठ 2.4 Please Listen!
Warming up! | Q 4. | पृष्ठ ५०

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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) It is probable that the ship will reach the shore.
(B) In all ................................................................................. 


Fill in the blank with the suitable word. 

He ran _____________ from home at the age of ten. 


What is the tone of the poem?


What is the message of Maya Angelou’s poem?


Don John:

Fie, fie, they are not to be nam'd my lord, not to speak of, There is not chastity enough in language Without offence to utter them. Thus, pretty lady, I am sorry for thy much misgovernment. 

Claudio:

O, Hero! What a Hero hadst thou been If half thy outward graces had been plac'd About thy thoughts and counsels of thy heart! But fare thee well, most foul, most fair; farewell Thou pure impiety and impious purity For thee I'll lock up all the gates of love, And on my eyelids shall conjecture hang To turn all beauty into thoughts of harm, And never shall it more be gracious. 

(i) Where are the speakers? What leads Claudio to speak in this manner? 
(ii) What are the charges levelled against Hero by Don Pedro? 
(iii) Explain the lines:

"What an I lero hadst thou been If half thy outward graces had been plac'd About thy thoughts and counsels of thy heart!" 
(iv) What are the immediate reactions of Leonato and Hero to Claudio's words? 
(v) What impressions do we form about Leonato in this scene? 
(vi) Give the meanings of the following words as they are used in the context of the passage: misgovernment; impiety; conjecture 


You walk home from school one afternoon to find the door unlocked and on entering you are shocked to see the house in total disarray. You call out but get no answer. Describe in detail what you saw, the reason behind your house being in total disarray and how you found your family. Mention also how the experience ended and what impact it had on your life.


Your school recently held a jubilee celebration. Write a letter to your friend who was unable to attend, giving details of the function and your role in it. 


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:   

Joan jumped ………. the river to rescue the child.


The following are the meaning listed in the dictionary against the phrase `take on’. In which meaning is it used in the third paragraph of the account:

Take on sth:

to begin to have a particular quality or appearance; to assume sth

take sb on:

to employ sb; to engage sb
to accept sb as one’s opponent in a game, contest or conflict

Take sb/sth on:

to decide to do sth; to allow sth/sb to enter e.g. a bus, plane or ship; to take sth/sb on board


Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.

ritual resins


The movement words


You might have read war stories or watched war movies. Make a list of the factors which make them interesting.


Write the poem ‘Cherry Tree’ in the form of a story.


Write an appreciation of the sonnet. Refer to the points to be covered for appreciation.

  • About the poem/poet/title
  • Theme
  • Poetic devices, language, style
  • Special features/novelties/focusing elements
  • Values, message
  • Your opinion about the poem

Write a summary of the poem.

  • Title
  • Introductory paragraph (about the poem/ type/nature/tone)
  • Main body (central idea/gist of the poem)
  • Conclusion/ opinions/views/appeal.

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.


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.

  1.  introduction/welcome/greetings
  2. congratulating/honouring 
  3. cause/reason for the disability
  4. decision/plan/organisation/implementation
  5. idols in life
  6. parents/friends - support if any
  7. success stories/accomplishments
  8. conclusion/final message if any

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in a blaze of heat

with sunny smiles.


Application form annual day participation.


Write some sentences about the picture. 

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Match the two parts of sentences given under column ‘A’ and ‘B’. Add ‘but’ to join the two parts and write complete sentences.

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i). Helen lived after her illness a). her mother thought she could learn.
ii). She could not see or hear b). she did not understand what she was doing.
iii). People thought that she could not learn anything c). she could not hear or see.
iv). Helen copied the words d). she was kind to Helen.
v). Miss Sullivan was strict e). she was very intelligent.

Describe the author’s grandmother.


How is school education in the village different from that in the city?


‘Tell me who your friends are and I shall tell you who you are’. How will you explain this statement in the light of Jimmy’s and Bob’s friendship?


Why did his travel companion curse and mutter?


Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subject:

(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)

Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped someone to prepare a meal.
Explain what you did and what you gained from this experience.


Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.

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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.


What’s the difference between ‘hear’ and ‘listen?


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