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प्रश्न
Why do dolphins cover their long noses with sponges or shells ?
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उत्तर
Dolphins cover their long noses with sponges or shells because there are many spiny creatures and sharp rocks that could otherwise injure them.
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Briefly explain the following statement from the text.
“You have passed through a fantastic experience: or more correctly, a catastrophic experience.”
Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to take issue with
Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you.
I have a large group of friends but no best buddy.
Read the poem and write 3 qualities of the following.
Think and answer in your own words.
How do parents react when they see children soil their clothes in dust and heat?
Go through the poem and state whether the following statement is true or false.
Planners make their plans mathematically perfect, at the same time they calculate their profit.
Read the following word and use it in a sentence of your own.
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| Name of the play/skit: | ______________ |
| Important characters: | ______________ |
| Any famous actors/actresses: | ______________ |
| Theme: | ______________ |
| Climax: | ______________ |
| Ending: | ______________ |
| Use of lights and special effects if any: | ______________ |
| Use of background music and sound effects if any: | ______________ |
| Use of sets: | ______________ |
| The costumes, make up, etc. of the characters: | ______________ |
| How well the actors present the play and behave on the stage: | ______________ |
| Your own opinion about the play: | ______________ |
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| charm | wealth |
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Choose the odd one out.
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Finally, ______, he got permission to study Science.
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