English Medium इयत्ता १० - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Two Gentlemen of Verona is written in the first person. A story written in the first person is a first-hand account of events told or narrated through the eyes of a single character, typically the main character. Stories written in the first person are easily identified by the use of the pronoun 'I' rather than 'he or she'.

The reader will see phrases such as "I said, I thought," rather than "he said, she thought." Everything is experienced through the eyes of a single character, and all thoughts and observations are limited to that one person. There can be no outside  observer. If the narrator does not see or experience an event first-hand, it cannot be a part of the story. All scenes in the story are filtered through this person's unique perception.

The third-person is a narrative mode in which both the reader and author observe the situation either through the senses and thoughts of more than one character, or through an overarching godlike perspective that sees and knows everything that happens and everything the characters are thinking. In this mode of narration, the narrator can tell the reader things that the main character does not know, or things that none of the characters know.
Rewrite, in third person, any part of story you like

On the basis of your reading of the article, answer the following question :

The direct result of lack of sleep is _____.

The narrator realises why Nicola and Jacopo work so hard. Yet he does not go in to meet their sister nor does he speak to them about what he learns from the nurse. Working in groups, discuss the following aspects of the story and share your views with the class.
a) The love, devotion and the family values Nicola and Jacopo display.
b) Their pride in themselves and their family
c) The trust they place in the narrator
d) The reason the narrator does not disclose to them that he knows their secret.

As the narrator, write an article on the lesson of love, faith and trust that you have
learnt from the two young boys of Verona.

On the basis of your reading of the article, answer the following question :

Why is it important for physicians to ‘wake up’ to sleep disorders ? How will it help ?

After her brothers' visit, Lucia writes a page in her diary about her past life and
her present situation. As Lucia, write the diary entry in about 150 words.

Listen to your teacher reading an excerpt from page no. 189, from the diary of a 13
year old girl Zlata Fillipovic who writes of the horrors of war in Sarajevo in her
book Zlata's Diary.
Based on your listening of the passage, complete the following statements.
1. The first sign of approaching war was …………………………………………….
2. The family went into the cellar when ………………………………………………
3. The 'awful cellar' was the only place that could save their lives because …………………
4. Zlata's friend, Nina died when ………………………………………………….......
5. Zlata and her father were worried about her mother's safety because ......................…

On the basis of your reading of the article, answer the following question :

What do you understand by sleep deficit ? Why does the amount of sleep required to rejuvenate people vary from one person to another ?

On the basis of your reading of the article, answer the following question :

 Why does the writer refer to the ‘early to bed …’principle ?

Why do people hunt? Complete the web chart giving various reasons for the
same: 

Read these lines and guess the answers to the questions given below

It was Mrs. Packletide's pleasure and intention that she should shoot a tiger …. The
compelling motive ….was the fact that Loona Bimberton had recently …… personally
procured tiger-skin and a heavy harvest of Press photographs could successfully
counter that sort of thing.
a) Why did Mrs. Packletide want to kill a tiger?
b) What does it tell you about her?
c) What is the tone of the storywriter?
d) Do you think she was successful in her mission?
e) What do you think the story is all about?

Answer the following question in your own words :

Why did Mrs. Packletide wish to kill a tiger ?

Answer the following question in your own words :

What made her decide to give a party in Loona Bimberton's honour? What did she
intend to give Loona on her birthday?

Answer the following question in your own words :

How was the tiger shooting arranged? What kind of a tiger was chosen for the
purpose?

Now, write a letter to your school going younger brother or sister who is sleep deprived. Advise him or her to make life style changes to his/her daily schedule in order to get the desired hours of sleep daily.
Work in pairs and follow the CODER (Collect, Organize, Draft, Edit, Review) steps recommended for writing.

Language Tips :
(a) Remember to use the imperative form of sentences mostly.
E.g. “Drink a lot of water and take at least a fifteen minute stroll after dinner on a regular basis.”

(b) For the sake of introducing variety into your writing, use other forms of sentences making statements or asking questions, but consider the possibility of using modals like “should”, “must”, “may”, “might”, etc or using words or expressions that we usually employ when we advise others.
E.g. “You are recommended / advised to ……………… ”
“You ought to…”
“You must not forget to…”
“It is important to…”

Answer the following question in your own words :

 In what way did the villagers help Mrs. Packletide shoot the tiger?

Answer the following question in your own words:

Who was Miss Mebbin? Was she really devoted to Mrs. Packletide? How did she behave during the tiger shooting?

Answer the following question in your own words :

Mrs. Packletide was a good shot. Discuss.

Answer the following question in your own words :

What comment did Miss Mebbin make after Mrs Packletide fired the shot? Why
did Miss Mebbin make this comment? How did Mrs Packletide react to this
comment?

Answer the following question in your own words:

How did the villagers react to the tiger’s death?