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प्रश्न
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
Life
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उत्तर
Life is a journey filled with countless experiences, emotions, and lessons. Looking back, my life was a tapestry woven with moments of joy, sorrow, success, and failure. Each phase contributed to shaping who I became, teaching me invaluable lessons along the way.
During my childhood, life was simple and carefree. I spent my days playing with friends, exploring the neighbourhood, and indulging in my favourite hobbies. School was a place of learning and fun, where I made lasting friendships and discovered my love for reading and writing. My parents provided a loving and supportive environment, ensuring that I had everything I needed to grow and thrive. They taught me the importance of kindness, honesty, and hard work.
As I entered my teenage years, life became more complex. The pressures of school increased, and I had to balance academics with personal activities. I faced the challenges of navigating friendships, peer pressure, and self-discovery. These years were a time of significant personal growth. I learned to stand up for myself, make independent decisions, and understand the value of perseverance. Despite the ups and downs, my teenage years were filled with memorable moments, such as participating in school events, going on trips with friends, and achieving academic milestones.
Adulthood brought its own set of experiences and challenges. I pursued higher education, which opened new doors and opportunities for me. College life was exciting and demanding. I met people from diverse backgrounds, engaged in thought-provoking discussions, and explored my interests further. This period taught me the importance of time management, self-discipline, and resilience. I also experienced the joy of newfound independence, as well as the responsibility that came with it.
Life also brought moments of personal joy and fulfilment. I cherished the time spent with family and friends, celebrating milestones and creating beautiful memories. Travelling to new places, trying different cuisines, and experiencing various cultures enriched my understanding of the world. These experiences taught me the importance of embracing diversity and appreciating the simple pleasures in life.
Reflecting on my life, I realized that every moment, whether good or bad, played a crucial role in shaping my journey. The lessons I learned, the people I met, and the experiences I had all contributed to my growth and development. Life was a constant process of learning and evolving. It was about finding balance, staying true to myself, and making the most of each opportunity. Life is a beautiful and intricate journey.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How does figurative language assist in conveying the theme and purpose of the poem?
Why is the old man at the bridge?
Choose two of the passages (a) to (c) and answer briefly the questions that follow:
Raina :
Come away from the window (She takes him firmly back to the middle of the room. The moment she releases him he turns mechanically towards the window again. She seizes him and turns him back, exclaiming) Please! (He becomes motionless, like a hypnotized rabbit, his fatigue gaining fast on him. She releases him, and addresses him patronizingly). Now listen. You must trust to our hospitality. You do not yet know in whose house you are. I am a Petkoff.
The Man: A pet what?
Raina : [rather indignantly] I mean that I belong to the family of the Petkoffs, the richest and best known in our country.
The Man: Oh yes, of course. I beg your pardon. The Petkoffs, to be sure. How stupid of me!
Raina: You know you never heard of them until this moment. How can you stoop to pretend!
The Man: Forgive me. I'm too tired to think, and the change of subject was too much for me. Don't scold me.
(i) Why did the man keep turning to the window?
(ii) Which examples of the social superiority of the Petkoff's does Raina give the man?
(iii) Which opera does Raina mention? With whom does she compare herself? What does this tell you about her?
(iv) In Raina's opinion, what should the man have done instead of threatening her?
(v) What does the man tell Raina about his father? Why does he do so?
(vi) What does the man do at the end of the scene?
The chairman says that he will look________their complaints.
Raina :
[timidly] Nine thousand hotels?
Bluntschli :
Hotels! Nonsense. If you only knew! Oh, it's too ridiculous. Excuse me: I must give my fellow orders about starting. [He leaves the room hastily, with the documents in his hand].
Louka :
[knowing instinctively that she can annoy Raina by disparaging Bluntschli] He has not much heart, that Swiss. He has not a word of grief for his poor father.
Raina :
[bitterly] Grief! A man who has been doing nothing but killing people for years! What does he care about? What does any soldier care about? [She goes to the door, restraining her tears with difficulty].
Louka :
Major Saranoff has been fighting too, and he has plenty of heart left. [Raina, at the door, draws herself up haughtily and goes out].
(i) What news has Bluntschli just received?
(ii) What makes Raina ask, `Nine thousand hotels'?
(iii) Why is Bluntschli in such a hurry to leave? What does Louka comment about him?
(iv) Why is Raina upset with Bluntschli?
(v) Why in your opinion, does Louka compare Bluntschli to Sergius? What does she comment when Raina leaves the room?
(vi) Who enters the room at this point? What news does he give Louka?
We have had to respect for nature. Now we are suffering from the effects of global warming.
Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wild life such as:
Forest officer / Ranger
The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.
Bring out the contrast between the two houses with the help of the following points.
| House of March | House of Laurence |
| 1. Old, brown house | a. ___________________ |
| 2. ___________________ | b. Well kept grounds |
| 3. Children played all around. | c. ___________________ |
| 4. ___________________ | d. No motherly face smiled at the windows. |
Discuss with your partner on the following topic. Express your views and opinions in favour of and against the topic.
Are college council elections essential in Jr. Colleges?
- Read the first three paragraphs on Page 92. (From......... ‘One morning .............. up to ............ a discussion after hall)
- Re-read the same noting down only important points.
- Rewrite the important points in your own simple language, in your notebook.
- Make certain that your summary is less than half the length of the original passage.
Is an educated person the same as a degree holder?
Make a list of the behaviours in educated people that you find unacceptable:
- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
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- Clothes, latest fashion.
- Performance of sportsmen and women.
- Traffic/Transport in your area.
- Cleanliness and hygiene in your area.
- Future occupations/Careers.
- Latest news items.
- TV programs
- Mobile Apps
- Any subject of your choice.
| Agreement | Ask for your friend’s opinion: | Disagreement |
| I totally agree with you. | Do you think ...? | No, I don’t think so. |
| Exactly/Absolutely! | Do you agree ...? | I totally disagree. |
| You are right. | What do you think? | Not necessarily. |
| I don’t know, I need to think about it. (partial agreement) | What is your opinion? | I’m not sure about that. |
| I suppose so. | How do you feel about that? | Let’s agree to disagree! |
Prepare and present a short speech on the following.
How I accomplished a difficult task.
Create a Personal Particular for your class with support from your teacher and collect personal and educational information.
Expand the proverb in about 12 to 15 lines, ‘Where there is a will, there is a way.’
Steps:
- Explanation of the proverb in simple words.
- Examples/Experiences to prove the proverbs.
- Conclusion
Write a four-line poem with rhyming words describing your family.
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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______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ |
Write a formal email to Mr. Sundar Pitchai CEO of Google, requesting him for an appointment to interview him.
Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
Write a paragraph on Palm tree.
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
Read the two paragraphs given below.
My mother is always awake before anyone else in the family. I usually wake up after 6 o’clock. I loll around lazily for a few minutes. Then I get up and get dressed for school.
At bedtime, I read a story book. When I feel tired I lie down and go to sleep very quickly. I fall asleep in no time at all!
Now find the opposites of the following words from the paragraphs and complete the table.
wake up ______
get up ______
lazily ______
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
Ramu’s ______ loved to play in the ______. (sun, son)
Complete the following stories by using an appropriate word from the box given below –
| my, his, he, your |
Sitting on a tree a crow was enjoying a piece of bread. A hungry fox wanted to have that bread. said very sweetly, “Dear brother, I've heard that ______ voice is very sweet. Please sing a song for me.” The foolish crow opened ______ beak and the piece of bread fell down. The fox picked it up in ______ mouth and ran away.
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
every sunday i go for a walk have breakfast read story books listen to music and watch television
What would you do in this situation, if you were Jimmy Wells? Substantiate your reason.
What were the strange instruments the nurse carried to the surgery? How did the waiting patients interpret her act?
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subjects:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
You have recently shifted to a new city. Describe the area where you live, your next-door neighbours, the difficulties you faced while shifting and why you like/dislike the place.
What was the blue bead?
What makes you happy?
