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Why was each man in the group unaware of self- destruction by his action?
What are these bangles for? Why has the poet repeated the word happy in the last line here?
Which literary device is used in the last two lines:
Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear, Like her bridal laughter and bridal tear.
Comment on the contrasted viewpoints in the poem.
Why is the poet so much against watching television? Give two reasons.
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What tells you that the speaker was swayed by the enthusiasm of his admirers? What proves him wrong?
There's nobody on the house-tops now...
Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Show how the story demonstrates that a good deed begets good.
Don John: Come, let us to the banquet
[Exeunt all but Claudio]
Claudio: Thus answer 1 in name of Benedick,
But hear this ill news with the ears of Claudio. 'Tis certain so; the prince woos for himself. Friendship is constant in all other things Save in the office and affairs of love. Therefore all hearts in love use their own tongues. Let every eye negotiate for itself, And trust no agent; for beauty is a witch Against whose charms faith melteth into blood. This is an accident of hourly proof, Which I Mistrusted not. Farewell, therefore, Hero.
[Enter Benedick]
Benedick: Count Claudio?
Claudio: Yea, the same.
(i) Where are the speakers? Describe Claudio's state of mind?
(ii) What has Don John just revealed to Claudio?
(iii) Explain the lines:
"Therefore all hearts in love use their own tongues.
Let every eye negotiate for itself,
And trust no agent;"
(iv) How does Don John succeed in conveying his thoughts to Claudio? What is his intention in doing so?
(v) Why is 'beauty' said to be a 'witch'? Which aspect of Claudio is seen here?
(vi) Give the meanings of the following words as they are used in the context of the passage: ill; save; office;
The book was so interesting that I could not put in down.
(Begin : The book was too ……………… )
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
“That only leaves October, November, and December,”’ said the Queen. "And after that, we shall have to begin all over again.”
“No, we shan’t,” said the King, “because I think twelve daughters are enough for any man and after the birth of dear little December I shall be reluctantly compelled to cut off your head.”
He cried bitterly when he said this, for he was extremely fond of the Queen.
(i) Why did the king change the names of his daughters so many times?
(ii) In what way was Princess September different from her sisters? What reason does the author give for this difference in their temperaments?
(iii) Which unusual birthday tradition did the King of Siam observe? Mention some of the gifts that he gave.
(iv) Why did Princess September put the Nightingale in a cage? What reasons did she give to the bird for putting it in a cage and then keeping it there?
(v) How did the bird behave upon being locked in a cage? What is the message of the story?
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
casket grey
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 sadist is a person who gets pleasure out of giving pain to others.
Given below are some dictionary definitions of certain kinds of persons.
Find out the words that fit these descriptions.
1. A person who considers it very important that things should be correct or genuine e.g. in the use of language or in the arts: P...
2. A person who believes that war and violence are wrong and will not fight in a war: P...
3.A person who believes that nothing really exists: N...
4. A person who is always hopeful and expects the best in all things: O...
5. A person who follows generally accepted norms of behaviour: C...
6. A person who believes that material possessions are all that matter in life: M...
The cleverest of criminals leave behind clues to their crime.
Interview the students of your class regarding the career they would like to pursue and the reason for selecting that particular career. Collect the data from your class and analyze the information you have collected.
Write four to six lines of Free Verse on the topic ‘The road that leads to my college’. Express that it is the road to knowledge and bright future. You may begin like this: Every day I tread with the bag of books …
Now write a paragraph or two about these two stories, comparing them.
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The poet, Keats, said:
Heard melodies are Sweet,
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Complete the web highlighting the feelings/emotions of Tenzing after reaching the summit.

Go through the text once again and note down Devu Handa’s fond memories of Kasbai in your exercise book. One is done for you.
Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!
(a) It needs ______________ rain.
(b) _________________
(c) _________________
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Hero-worship leads to dictatorship.
Complete the flow chart showing the events on the day of the assault.

Understand the quotation and expand it in a paragraph format.
'Pride goes on horseback, but returns on foot'.
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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Visit a library. Find a school poem. Recite it to your parents.
You must have heard about the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. It is India's top media Institute. It plays an important role in providing talent to commercial cinema, TV, and web serials. Browse the internet and find information about other institutes in India and abroad, write it in your notebook.
Listen carefully and write the word in the appropriate column.
| Positive Feelings | Negative Feelings |
Teacher: hopeful, lonely, happy, jealous, surprised, shy, loving, proud, cheerful, anxious, nervous, excited, embarrassed, scared, silly, comfortable, peaceful, depressed, enthusiastic, motivated, inspired, threatened, crushed, angry.
Write in your own words:
What does the listener do when the poet asks him to just listen? Give 3 points.
Write the reason in your own words.
Akbar strongly desired to hear Ostad sing.
Complete the Interview with an imaginary Captain of the Ladies Cricket Team of your Town/City/State.
Interview
| Interviewer | J Prasad (J. P.) |
| Captain | Vijetha Bhide (V. B.) |
| J. P. | the presence of the Captain of our State Women’s Cricket Team, which won the final of the Inter State series in Mumbai, last week. Hello Vijetha, welcome to our show. |
| V. B. | Thank you for inviting me. |
(Now continue the interview adding about 4 to 5 Questions/Answers and conclude it with a farewell message.)
Write a complaint to the officer of the PWD department to take immediate actions of maintaining cleanliness in the Children’s Park in your locality.
Discuss in groups. Draw the haunted house described in the poem and write a paragraph about it in your own words.
Create a pamphlet for the following.
Make a pamphlet on the latest gadgets (Mention the variety of models, uses, needs, and availability).
Read the jumbled lines from the poem and rearrange them in correct order.
| 1. cinnamon, betel leaves |
| 2. and ginger and garlic” |
| 3. Go to Muthu’s |
| 4. My mother would say: |
| 5. and get some |
| 6. “Little boy Raj… |
| 7. And so I go to the shops |
| 8. singing all the way |
| 9. tomatoes and pickles” |
| 10. “Sesame seeds, onions |
| 11. I rattle off a list: |
| 12. what I’d want |
| 13. and when Muthu asks me |
| 14. my mother twists my ear |
| 15. and back home |
| 16. ouch! |
Work in groups and write a paragraph on “Laughter is the best medicine.”
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The flowers ______kept in a vase.
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
Ramu’s ______ loved to play in the ______. (sun, son)
This is a park where children talk to different animals and birds. Write four sentences about the picture. Use capital letters where required, complete sentences and punctuation.

Now colour the picture.
Write these sentences in the correct order. Also, choose the right word from the box and add it before each sentence. Remember to put a comma after it, for example, Finally...
| First, Then, After, that, Finally |
- It gave him its branches to make a house.
- It asked him to sit on the stump.
- It gave him its trunk to make a boat.
- The tree gave its apples to the boy.
Tina goes to her school library to borrow a book. Complete her dialogue with the librarian by using and or or in the blanks.
| Tina | Ma’am, I want to borrow a book. |
| Librarian | Do you want a story book ______a book of poems? |
| Tina | I want a story book. |
| Librarian | Do you like stories about animals ______adventure stories? |
| Tina | I like both. |
| Librarian | Go to the second cupboard. On the first shelf, you will find animal stories ______ on the second, adventure stories. |
| Tina | Ma’am, I want Black Beauty______ Panchantantra Stories |
| Librarian | You can have either Black Beauty______Panchantantra Stories |
See the picture Travel Time below. Answer the questions that follow.

- Where did you go for an excursion/holiday?
- With whom did you go?
- What did you take with you?
- What was the first thing you saw when you reached your destination?
- What did you like best about the place?
- How long did you stay there?
- What did you miss about home?
The ______of robbers escaped.
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State whether the following statement are true or false
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______.
Do you think it is important not to be swayed by every passing mood?
What sounded absurd to Aunt Jane?
Write the full form for the following.
weren’t - ______
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
None of the two boys came.
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
There is nothing to do.
Write an original short story that begins with the following words:
My mother stopped suddenly at the doorway and stared in amazement at ..........
Write a composition (in approximately 400-450 words) of the following subject:
Recently you attended the wedding of a close relative. It was the first family gathering after the pandemic. Describe the excitement of meeting all the family members, the venue of the wedding, the food that was served and the celebrations that followed.
Write a review of a film that you watched recently, using the points given below. The reveiw is to be published in your school newsletter and should not exceed 300 words.
Name of the film and director - lead actors and their performances - plot - setting - description of a scene that you particularly liked - rating and recommendation.
