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प्रश्न
When Timothy was about six months old, a change came over him. The phrase in underlined means that
पर्याय
Timothy had grown to his full size.
Timothy grew more friendly.
Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous
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उत्तर
Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Thinking about the Text
Here are some headings for paragraphs in the text. Write the number(s) of the
paragraph(s) for each title against the heading. The first one is done for you.
| (i) | Einstein’s equation 9 |
| (ii) | Einstein meets his future wife |
| (iii) | The making of a violinist |
| (iv) | Mileva and Einstein’s mother |
| (v) | A letter that launched the arms race |
| (vi) | A desk drawer full of ideas |
| (vii) | Marriage and divorce |
Thinking about the Poem
“…whenever we are told to hate our brothers…” When do you think this happens?
Why? Who ‘tells’ us? Should we do as we are told at such times? What does the poet say?
Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?
When we meet people, we notice their faces more than anything else. The box below contains words which describe the features of a face. Work in pairs and list them under the appropriate headings, then add more words of your own.
| twinkling | shifty | discoloured | short | oval |
| pear-shaped | large | close-cropped | broken | long |
| protruding | gapped | thick | pointed | wide |
| fair | thin | pale | swarthy | staring |
| square | round | untidy | close-set | neat |
| wavy | upturned |
| Shape of face | Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Nose | Lips | Teeth |
Based on your reading of the story answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
“_______ even Duke’s presence didn’t reach Chuck”. Why?
When we write informal letters (to a friend, or to a member of our family) we use this layout.
|
33 Bhagat Singh Road Dear Dad (body of the letter - in paragraphs) Yours affectionately |
Mark the right item.
When the old couple became rich, they
Describe the boots made by Mr Gessler.
What was the condition on which Nishad said he will cooperate with Maya?
On whom did Mr Wonka tested the oily black liquid?
How did the two baby birds get separated?
How did the other governors try to humiliate the new governor (the shepherd)?
How did Saeeda’s mother feel on that sunny day?
Why did Vijay Singh ask the ghost to accompany him to town next day?
Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phrases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other.
For example:
You may say, “I am not fond of homework.”
Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.”
(not) be fond of
(not) take to
(not) develop a liking for
(not) appeal to
(not) be keen on
(not) have a taste for
- support
- assist
- with the aid of
- help
- be a boon
- give a boost to
Bring out some of the sterling qualities of the character of Taro.
Or
Give a character sketch of Taro.
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
broke apart
Multiple Choice Question:
What are these doubts and worries called?
Who says this to whom and why?
“My wife knows best how to run the house.”
Why did the Gujar women strike the big brass gurrahs with stick?
