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Who do you think has been more successful of the two? Give reasons.

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Who do you think has been more successful of the two? Give reasons.

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I think Jimmy Wells has been more successful in his career than his friend. It is not just because he became a guardian of peace. It is a question of personal ethics. He was concerned with the means to achieve his end. He led a contented life and gained respect from colleagues and general public as an honest officer.

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पाठ 1.3: After Twenty Years - Exercises [पृष्ठ ३२]

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पाठ 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 4. g) | पृष्ठ ३२

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Research the Battle of Blenheim. Then write an essay defending Wilhelmine’s position that the battle was a “wicked thing” or Kaspar’s position that it was a |   “great victory.”


Do you think Dahl is being extreme when he recommends that television sets should be tossed-out of our homes? Is there a balance which could be struck between watching television and reading books? What would that balance be?


Who was Beatrix Potter?


What is the rhyme of ‘The Patriot: An Old Story’?


The ailing company was taken________by the government.


Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. 

Example:
(0) He had been (0) ……… (sit) on the bank of a small irrigation canal.
Answer: sitting

He was (1) ………. (gaze) at a couple of herons (2) ……… (fish) in the muddy water, when he (3) ……… (feel) something bumps his elbow. (4) ……… (look) around, he (5) ………. (find) at his side a little goat, jet black and soft as velvet with lovely grey eyes. Neither her owner nor her mother (6) ……… (be) around. She continued to (7) ……… (nudge) Mukesh, so he (8) ……… (look) in his pocket for nourishment. 


Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice.
(i) Name the speaker. Why did the speaker appeal to the Jew for mercy? Earlier who else in the play appealed for mercy? 
(ii) What are the three qualities of mercy which the speaker has stated just before the extract? 
(iii) Give the meaning of‘But mercy is above this sceptred sway’. How does Shylock turn down Portia’s plea for mercy? What does he insist on? 
(iv) What is Bassanio ready to do for Antonio in the court? Why is Bassanio snubbed immediately by the disguised Portia? 
(v) Mention two prominent character traits of Shylock as highlighted through the scene from which the extract has been taken. Substantiate your answer with examples from the text. 


We were asked to gather_________ the teacher.


Give reasons for the following.

Howard Carter’s investigation was resented.


Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.

Traditions, rituals, and funerary practices must be respected.


Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.

  • Remove

  • slackers

  • muck

  • kept in

  • got carried away

  • cut

  • sadist

  • shrivelled up


Locate instances of irony in the story.


Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wild life such as:

Forest officer / Ranger


Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:

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

Complete the following sentences.

The factors that have made 'The Jungle Book' a great movie are - _________________.

  1. It's a fantasy world of wonder.
  2. _____________________________
  3. _____________________________
  4. _____________________________

Mass media events often need comperes. Find out the area or sector in which a compere is a must. Write about the special skills needed to take up compering as a career and give some clues about how to acquire these skills.


Give, in your own words, TWO reasons for each of the following :

One of the schoolboys helped the old woman cross the street.


Write a brief summary of the story of the young man and his spiritual teacher, making the young man the narrator.
You may begin as given below.
'I went quickly to my spiritual teacher for advice because I had ______ (Now continue)


On seeing these pictures, you would have gone down your memory lane. Write a paragraph in about 50 words describing your favourite sport when you were young.


Fill in the missing words in this email.

Dear sir,

In ______ to your mail, I have prepared a ______ for the Science Fest. Please find ______ the ______ for your kind perusal. I look ______ to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
______


You are the receptionist of your school. Your Head master instructs you to send a message to all the parents of class ten to attend a PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) meet which is to be held on 22.12.2019

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

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Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.

  1. Sheila got some chocolates for her birthday.
  2. She got some new clothes too.

This is a picture of Rahul Gupta. Using the clues given, write a paragraph about him in your notebook.

Clues

Indian, cricket, eight hours, practises, eats healthy food, runs two kilometres every day, batsman


Make groups of ten and present one of the following activities in class.

skit song dance painting a chart for class make paper bags from old newspaper

Why was Miss Meadows upset and dejected?


Imagine a situation where you get an opportunity to change one thing in your school. What would it be? Why do you want to change it? How would you bring about the change?


You have had to shift to a new house recently. Write a letter to your grandmother telling her what you miss about your old house. Tell her also what you like about your new house and what you plan to do to make it comfortable for yourself. 


Read the following questions and answers. Form pairs and frame similar questions and answers for this website. How to use this website:

How to use this website:

  1. If I want to buy a story book on this website, where can I find it?
    - In the categories on the left, in the options under Books you will find story books. Click that option.
  2. I want a CD of the dictionary.
    - Go to ‘e-learning’. Under that Click the ‘dictionary’ option.
  3. Where can I look for books in the Hindi language?
    -You can go to the Languages option on the left and tick the box before Hindi.
  4. How can I find what discounts are available?
    - Under the filters on left you will find discounts.
  5. Are there any specific deals/offers on specific days?
    - There is a CSY (Chalashikuya) deal. You can click on it and find out the deal of the day.
  6. Can I purchase only one thing at a time?
    - No, you can buy many things at a time. Select whatever you want and add to the cart and then browse again for another product.
  7. When will my order be delivered?
    - Maximum in 10 working days. You can also track your order by clicking the icon ‘track order.’
  8. There is one icon ‘Gift Coupons’. What does it mean?
    - You can give a gift coupon to your friend by using this icon and he/she can purchase the product of his/her choice with the help of it.
  9. Is this site only for purchasing?
    - No, you can also sell your old books and other educational things here.
  10. How can I find out whether the product is good or not?
    - You can see the ratings and reviews of users below each product.

Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue.


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.


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