Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What sounded absurd to Aunt Jane?
Advertisements
उत्तर
Aunt Jane realized that the house and all the gadgets in Jacks’s home were bought on loan. He was paying EMI more than his salary. He was steadily borrowing to pay his EMI. So, living beyond the means sounded absurd for her.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Write an original short story beginning with the following words :
She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it .............
Explain the importance of rythm in the poem.
In “Caged Bird,” what does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
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.
Why does the caged bird sing?
What is the theme of the poem? How is it conveyed?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The soldier fought bravely__________ his country.
Notice the following sentence patterns.
I am the Poem of Earth, said the voice of the rain.
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
Make a short list of things you find difficult to do. For example:
turning a somersault 
threading a needle
Compare your list with the others in the class. Can you explain why you find these things difficult to do?
Multinational companies expect a different type of Professional CV. Browse through the net to gather information about it.
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.
Father taught the boys geometry and how to use triangles to measure big objects.
‘..... and that’s how I realized that courage and hope can help me overcome any major mishap/problem in life.’ Write an episode/experience from your own life that leads to the above conclusion.
There are many legends about the ‘nine gems’ in Akbar’s Court. These are popular tales and they may not have a historical basis. Can you name some of the nine gems and the stories associated with them?
Speech development
Explain the following points to develop speech.
- Content
- Speaking Presentation
- Useful phrases and vocabulary
Make a poster of any natural disaster, giving details about the devastation caused.
Nalan’s grandfather showed him an old treasure trunk. A road map was stuck on the trunk. It showed the spot where a key was hidden. Look at the road map and write five directions to reach the spot where the key is hidden. Discuss with your partner and compare your directions with those of your classmates.
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
You are waiting to board a train in a railway station. The train is delayed by an hour. Write a paragraph about the crowded scene in the railway station based on your observation.
| vendors | tea vendors | shops | families | piles of luggage |
| porters | trolley | scroll board | announcement | ticket counter queue |
Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.
- Everyone has gone to sleep.
- I want to read my book.
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
rahim ravi and raju are going to see the circus
The girl looked up at the ______of stars.
How is that day celebrated?
Why was Mary Kom named the ‘Queen of Boxing’ and ‘Magnificent Mary'?
What caught his attention about the car door?
Describe the youth’s strange behaviour when he was in the train.
Note-making involves the fundamental skills of reading and writing
Urban living brings with it a possibility of various communicable diseases.
Now write an article of about 150 words for a leading newspaper on the various ways of maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation in order to ensure a healthy living. Make use of the hints given below
Hints:
a) Introduction – ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ – brief explanation
b) Personal hygiene
(i) Frequent washing of hands and regular bathing
(ii) Brushing of teeth, trimming of nails and hair
(iii)Wearing clean clothes
c) Keeping diseases at bay
(i) Avoid street food
(ii) Keep food containers covered
(iii)Drink boiled water
(iv) Wash fruits and vegetables in flowing water
d) Keeping living areas, surroundings and the environment clean
(i) Disposal of domestic organic waste on a daily basis and hazardous waste in designated places
(ii) Regular sweeping, mopping and dusting
(iii)Disinfection of toilets and bathing areas
(iv) Avoid littering of public places
(v) Avoid spitting, urinating and defecating in public places
e) Conclusion – hygiene – a collective exercise – everyone’s involvement and practice, a must – ensure community health and happiness – celebrate life
Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme 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.
Do you like slow-moving serials?
Despite being a half monster and half human, Caliban comes across as superior to Stephano and Trinculo. Justify the statement with supporting evidence from the Acts studied in 200-250 words.
