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प्रश्न
Why had Miss Meadows chosen 'A Lament' as the lesson that particular day?
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उत्तर
Miss. Meadows had chosen “A lament” as a lesson for that particular day. She was only in a mood to lament her broken engagement and shattered dreams. The choice of the music lesson reflected her real mood of dejection and despondency.
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Here is a topic for you to
1. think about;
2. give your opinion on.
Find out what other people think about it. Ask your friends/seniors/parents to give you their opinion.
‘Career Building Is the Only Goal of Education.’
Or
‘Getting a Good Job Is More Important than Being a Good Human Being.’
You can use the following phrases
(i) while giving your opinion:
• I think that...
• In my opinion...
• It seems to me that…
• I am of the view that...
• As far as I know...
• If you ask me...
(ii) saying what other people think:
• According to some...
• Quite a few think...
• Some others favour...
• Thirty per cent of the people disagree...
• Fifty per cent of them strongly feel...
(iii) asking for others’ opinions:
• What do you think about...
• What do you think of...
• What is your opinion about...
• Do you agree...
• Does this make you believe...
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She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it .............
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
Sita’s daughter carried _____________ the family business when Sita went abroad.
What is the advice of the poet? Is there any relevance of this advice to our present day?
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Explain what is imagery in a poem. Flow has Angelou used it in the poem?
Besides being an amusing tale about a failure to communicate the story “A Horse and Two Goats” makes some crucial points also. Justify.
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He cried bitterly when he said this, for he was extremely fond of the Queen.
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One of the schoolboys helped the old woman cross the street.
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Write the reason in your own words.
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| 1. Family | ______ | ______ |
| 2. Friends | ______ | ______ |
| 3. Neighbours | ______ | ______ |
| 4. Classmates | ______ | ______ |
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Application form annual day participation.
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- a map of that country, its national flag
- stamps of the country, its currency
- some famous monuments or landmarks
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The importance of Good Health
Discuss the challenges that people have to face due to disabilities.
