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प्रश्न
Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.
Katherine encourages Dr. Stockmann to proceed in his attempts in the cause of public attempts.
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उत्तर
This instills confidence in Dr. Stockmann, who by this point has been betrayed by everyone. With the assurance of his wife‘s support, Dr. Stockmann‘s doubts disappear and he openly challenges the men to stop him from being a true patriot and doing the right thing.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group?
Give two examples of alliteration from the poem.
Explain how diction is important in the poem with the help of an example.
What are these bangles for? Why has the poet repeated the word happy in the last line here?
Why has the red colour of bangles been compared to the flame of the bride’s marriage fire?
Which line(s)/stanza(s) do you enjoy most? Why?
How does the poet describe the world of nature?
How is the theme of self-awareness shown in the poem “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou?
Is there repetition used in the poem? Why?
But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What docs the word “clipped” mean in this poem?
Do you think the title of the poem is justified? How?
The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
Read the lines given above and answer the following question:
Explain in your own words the meaning of the line ‘the hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk’.
Discuss trans-culturation as represented in Seattle’s speech.
Discuss how the author uses comic irony to describe the incident surrounding the statue?
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Write an original short story entitled 'The, Gift'.
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?
If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
(Begin : Unless …………….)
Give an account of the incidents of racial discrimination that Braithwaite has described in the novel ‘To Sir With Love’.
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
Look for some other poem on a bird or a tree in English or any other language.
List the pair of opposites found in the poem.
Maintain a record of the trees cut down and the parks demolished in your area or any other act that violates the environment. Write to newspapers reporting on any such acts that disturb you.
‘A bird in hand is worth two in the bush’.
- Explain the above statement in the literal sense.
- Explain it in the context in which it is mentioned in the story.
- Is there a corresponding proverb in your own language?
Your teacher will speak the word given below. Write against two new words that rhyme with it.
wax ______ ______
What did the myna do finally?
Find out from your grandparents or parents the names of vegetables and fruits they had eaten in their childhood and mention how the vegetables and fruits are different from the one's today.
| Name of the vegetable or fruit | Shape | Colour | Taste |
| 1. | |||
| 2. | |||
| 3. |
Pillars form support for concrete buildings. Metaphorically speaking a strong nation too depends on strong pillars. Discuss with your partner and explain the pillars of a democratic nation. Make a list of obstacles that are a threat to the progress of a nation.
Complete Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s profile with information picked from the lesson.
PROFILE - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
- Title:
- Profession:
- Branch of science:
- Important position in Government held:
- His three visions for India:
Write a summary of the poem using the following points.
- Title
- Introductory paragraph (about the poem, type, Nature, tone)
- Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
- Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal)
You have noticed that many of your classmates are not interested in outdoor games or participating in co-curricular activities. Discuss some ways in which they will be encouraged to participate in activities.
You have just returned after your first experience of the kite - festival in Gujarat / Ahmedabad. You were thrilled with the festivities.
You have a friend who lives abroad. Write a letter to your friend describing how you enjoyed the kite-festival.
Browse on the net and gather a variety of templates to write a 'Curriculum Vitae'.
The setting of the act is the office of the newspaper 'The Herald'. Explain how it is the proper background for the theme of the play.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde returned the diamond necklace to her friend.
Write in your own words:-
Which two facts show that the poet is confident of overcoming his irrational feeling?
You lost your geometry box, and someone returns it to you. ______
Develop the following hints.
A wood cutter - cutting wood - dropped his axe in the pond - started weeping - an angel appeared - asked what the matter was - brought a golden axe - from the pond - wood cutter did not accept - brought a silver axe - not accepted - brought an iron axe - accepted - pleased with the honesty - offered all the axes to him.
Fill in the blanks with different words and write your own poem.
Your Title for the poem:______
My ______would say:
“Little boy/girl______
Go to ______
and get some ______, ______
______ and ______”
And so I go to the _______
_____ all the way
and when ______ asks me
what I want
I rattle off a list: “
______, ______
______ and ______”
And back home,
______ twists my ears
Ouch!
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The children walked ______ the bridge.
______ do you want for your birthday?
Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
Write a paragraph on Palm tree.
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
Now complete the following suitably.
I was sitting in a taxi yesterday when _________
Now complete the following suitably.
________ the teacher walked into the room.
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
What are Anil and his friends pulling in picture 3?
______are pulling______
Some words have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the option and fill in the blank.
The squirrel has a long ______.
The old man shouted ______[loud]
What was the daily routine of the grandmother at home?
Describe Mary Kom’s personal experiences during her first International Championship match from the time of selection to winning the medal.
What was the human side to the photographer?
How would Miss Meadows usually treat Mary? How did her behavior towards the girl change that day?
We may not have money to buy all our wants at the same time. In such a situation, what are the options available?
Write a paragraph of about 150 word, on the following topic.
The value of discipline
Write a paragraph of about 150 word, on the following topic.
The importance of Good Health
Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:
Describe an area in your city or hometown which is famous for its street food. Give details of the familiar sights and sounds you would experience on this street.
Prepare a speech to deliver in an interschool competition on ‘How to achieve success in life’ with the help of the following web chart.
Prepare a tourist leaflet for a historical place or a hill station using the following points.
- Place
- Special features
- Distance
- How to go there
- Accommodation
- Food
- Climate
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
