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प्रश्न
Would you agree that the author’s grandmother was a person strong in character? If yes, give instances that show this.
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उत्तर
Yes, the author’s grandmother was a person strong in character. The instances to prove this are given below.
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The author’s grandmother was a person strong in character. She was a picture of contentment.
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She had her own thoughts about learning at school. She considered the teaching of scriptures to be more fruitful than science and music.
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In her phase of loneliness and seclusion, she took to wheel-spinning and feeding sparrows.
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She appeared composed and did not display any emotion when the author decided to go abroad for studies.
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Ignoring everyone who tried to stop her, she sang for several hours celebrating the home-coming of her grandson.
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During the last few hours of her life, ignoring the protests of her family members, she stopped talking to everyone and took to reciting prayers and telling her beads.
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Attempt a character sketch of Margot Frank as shown in ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’.
Read the following passage and do the activities:
B1 Match:
Match the areas given in Column ‘A’ with the description of Mehendi design given in Column ‘B’:
| 'A' | 'B" | ||
| (i) | North African | (a) | A mix of Indo-Pakistani and Arabic design |
| (ii) | Indian | (b) | Delicate loops and curves, paisleys, teardrops |
| (iii) | Arabic | (c) | Geometrical images |
| (iv) | South Asian | (d) | Local textiles, paintings, and architecture |
Henna comes from the leaves of the plant Lawsonia inertias. The plant grows in hot and dry climes and is native to North Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. The leaves of the plant are dried and crushed to powder. Various additives such as coffee decoction, tea, lime juice, Mehendi and eucalyptus oil are mixed with the henna powder to increase the potency of the dry, this also helps to bind the powder to a paste-like consistency. The mixture is applied through cones in intricate patterns depending on the region of use.
Album of Patterns
Four major styles can be found in the vast dictionary of Mehendi designs. Earlier the application was restricted to hand and feet, but the adoption of Mehendi by different cultures throughout the world has seen experimentation on different body parts including the neck naval and back.
North African patterns rely on geometrical images to trace the shape of hands and feet, Arabic designs borrow heavily from local textiles, paintings, and architecture. These are more spaced out, to allow the design to stand out boldly from the skin parts left untouched by henna. The Indian style comprises of delicate loops and curves, paisleys, teardrops and flowers that give a dainty filigreed glow-like effect. Though intricate patterning is the name of the game today, this trend took off in India only during the 20th century. The patterns preferred by the South Asian countries are mixed with Indo-Pakistani and Arabic design schemes. Chinese and Celtic symbols now find a place in the vast repertoire of Mehendi designs as well.
B2 Complete:
Complete the following and write:
(i) The procedure before applying henna _______
(ii) The reasons for using additives _______
(iii) The suitable climatic conditions for the henna plant _______
(iv) Mehendi is used on _______
B3 Find words:
Look at the following description and find out proper words from the passage and write:
(i) Existing naturally in the place : - n _______
(ii) Consist of something: - c _______
(iii) Delicate decoration made from gold, silver and copper wire: - f _______
(iv) Substance that is added in small quantity : - a _______
B4 Language study:
Fill in the blanks with suitable subordinators given in the box:
| as well as, so that, however, which |
(i) The mixture is applied through cones in intricate patterns _______ depend on the region of use.
(ii) The intricate pattern is the name of the game of today _______, this trend took off in India, recently.
(iii) North African pattern relies on geometrical images ______ they can trace the shape of hands and feet.
(iv) The patterns preferred by the South Asian countries are mixed with Indo-Pakistani _______ Arabic design schemes.
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Which Mehendi design do you like? Why?
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salt flats
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| Cat cupboard wall pond bird |
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to be wound up
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________a deaf ear to
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You notice a sense of urgency in the poet's request – what is the reason for this?
Why is the poem entitled 'Hawk Roosting'?
Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you.
I make friends easily.
Find from the story one word for the following.
the highest-ranking officer in the Municipality of a city/town ______
Find from the story one word for the following.
the highest-ranking official who commands a ship ______
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Think and write down how the following creature can be useful:
Dragon fly:
Pick out a word from the poem to complete the sentence meaningfully.
Handicapped people should never be ______. (ignored and avoided)
Johnsy was hopeful that she will live.
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- All the spaces are gridded, filled with permutations of possibilities.
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
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Read aloud with the leader: Form groups of five. Read the passage aloud in groups. The leader begins every sentence and stops after a few words. The other members complete the sentence, reading it aloud in the chorus.
Who was Sushruta?
Antonio had gone on a long voyage.
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What do the following events/actions tell us about the characters? Discuss.
Sir Ector kneeled before Arthur.
Fill in the following blanks with reference to the poem.
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Prepare similar word chains using the following ideas.
sunshine - warm ________________.
Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage.
At the back rose the high peak of Mount Ida, from which _______________.
Present these points in the form of a review, and give it a suitable title.
Write in your own words.
How does the poet glorify his home in the first stanza?
Find out how the following game is played.
Hockey
What common qualities did the three brothers have?
Write what the lark does.
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