Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Interpret these phrases in the context of the essay
- Mist of protection
- At a crossroads
- It came with strings attached
Advertisements
Solution
Mist of protection: The phrase has been used by the author to signify that her childhood was very protective. Her parents always cared for her and kept watch over her. They tried to influence her in all her activities. She found this protection as something like a mist which covers our vision.
At a crossroads: At a cross roads refers to a situation when some one is not able to decide as to which path to chose. In the text the phrase is used by the author to describe her situation after completing the agriculture course when she was left with few job prospects.
It came with strings attached :
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
What were Helen’s memories of Radcliffe?
Attempt a character sketch of Mr Gilman as a teacher.
How did Helen benefit when Dr. Graham Bell accompanied her to the World Fair?
Answer the following question in 120-150 words:
How does Dr. Cuss's encounter with Griffin end in a disaster?
Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each:
(a) What did Franz wonder about when he entered the class that day?
(b) What shocking experience did Douglas have at YMCA pool?
(c) Why does Kamala Das compare her mother to 'a pale winter's moon'?
(d) What rich bountry has the heaven given us? (A Thing of Beauty)
(e) Why did the Maharaja have to pay a bill of three lakh rupees to the British jewellers?
(f) What problem did Roger Skunk face when he went to play with his friends. How did he solve it?
Attempt a character sketch of Margot Frank as shown in ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’.
How does a black kite spread wildfire ?
Why do dolphins cover their long noses with sponges or shells ?
Locate expressions in the text reflect the Indian idiom, for example, the pride of the generations of his ancestors.
'New Literature' is a misnomer for the wealth of the Indian Literary tradition. How does G. N. Devy explain this?
You notice a sense of urgency in the poet's request – what is the reason for this?
Discuss the following in pairs or in small groups.
“Discipline and a questioning spirit can coexist in an individual.”
Why did Ajamil refuse to meet the sheepdog's eyes?
Answer in your own words.
What are the provisions in the Declaration of the United Nations, to ensure the equality of men and women?
Name the festival that you enjoy most of all. Fill in the facts about that festival.
- Name of the festival:
- When it is celebrated:
- Why it is celebrated:
- How it is celebrated:
- Special cuisine:
- Other special features:
Complete the web with the help of adjectives used to describe eyes and nose in all respects. Two are done for you.
Given below are some words from legal terminology used in court affairs. Discuss and complete the table accordingly.
| Sr. No | Legal Terminology | Description |
| 1. | Affidavit | A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation for use as evidence in court. |
| 2. | Argument | |
| 3. | Consent | |
| 4. | Counsel | |
| 5. | Judgement | |
| 6. | Trial | |
| 7. | Verdict | |
| 8. | Contempt of Court | |
| 9. | Notice | |
| 10. | Stay order |
Imagine that one of your family members/friends/classmates has recently undergone surgery. You were curious and wanted to learn about his/her experience.
Match the questions you asked with their answers.
| 1. | What health problem did you suffer from? | a. | I was given a bath and I wore a surgical gown. |
| 2. | Whom did you inform about it first? | b. | I was given an injection of anesthesia. |
| 3. | What type of doctor did you consult? | c. | I consulted an orthopedic surgeon. |
| 4 | How did he/she find out that you needed a surgery? | d. | I was relieved and happy that the operation was over. |
| 5. | What preparation was done before the surgery? | e. | I had fractured my ankle while playing hockey. |
| 6. | What did you feel when you were taken to the operation theatre? | f | No, I did not feel anything. I was fast asleep. |
| 7. | What was the first step before the actual surgery? | g. | I recovered and I could walk normally after 3 weeks. |
| 8. | Did you feel any pain during the surgery? | h. | Our school hockey coach. |
| 9. | What did you feel when you opened your eyes after the operation? | i. | The doctor took an X-ray of my ankle, and he found a fracture in my ankle. |
| 10. | How soon did you recover? | j. | I was very nervous. |
Write 3 to 4 lines about the following in your own words.
The Robotic Surgery
Read the description of the Kabaddi match and do the following:
Describe, in your own words, the important events in the first half.
Find more information about other Param Vir Chakra awardees. Prepare a collage using photographs, pictures, and text matter written in beautiful handwriting.
Have you seen non-commercial advertisements - those that are not ‘selling’ anything but are only giving people useful information?
Discuss and write 1-2 lines about the following.
How Bushi defeated Yonamine in the wrestling match.
Discuss and write 1-2 lines about the following,
Why Bushi told Yonamine not to travel at night.
Who erected the first known veterinary hospitals in the world?
What themes did the committee identify?
Write all the instances of the mischief done by Mr. Nobody.
Read the following sentence aloud. Write who said it and to whom.
“Would you lend me this, just this?”
Gather information about your favourite great historical personality. You may use the internet. You may also gather photographs, pictures, etc. Prepare a collage using the pictures, inspirational quotes, and a brief description of the person’s importance. Hold an exhibition of your collages in the classroom.
Many changes had occurred on the earth in the hundred years before Sayali’s trip to the moon.
Present these points in the form of a review, and give it a suitable title.
Form groups of 4. Find all the references to the time given in the passage. Then make a chart to show the events described in the passage along with the time when they occur. Example:
| All night long: | The crew stayed on their feet. |
| Near midnight: | ________________________ |
| At 12.53: | ________________________ |
(Use as many lines as you need.)
Write in your own words.
What makes the poet remember his mother?
What did the husband want to buy?
What did Gopal Bhand want to tell the husband and wife?
Sit quietly for some time. Close your eyes and listen carefully to all the sounds that you hear. Can you guess what sounds they are, who or what is making that sound? Note down what you heard.
Find out how the following game is played.
Hockey
Write other meaningful words that begin/end with snowwhite.
Guess the meaning of the following word in the poem.
lined
What happened when Somu left Zigzag with the Krishnans?
Who told the children the story about the ghosts on Haunted Hill?
What does the poet mean by ‘Festival of flowers’?
Ridleys come to lay their eggs in the month of January.
Who came to India from Portugal in search of pepper?
How did Gulliver overcome the adversity?
The eggs hatched and the babies flew away.
They ate a bowl of __________.
What is the use of mechanical parts?
Look at the picture and Choose the correct word.
What would we do when we are happy or sad?
All the children wished to go to the______.
Divide the following word.
butter
Choose the correct answer.
Moles trap worms and store them.
Match the following and write the new word.
| 1. | pre | continue |
| 2. | dis | familiar |
| 3. | un | open |
| 4. | re | view |
What happen to a child who shuts his ears?
Name a few things that sink.
The garden Alice saw was
How should teenagers guard against cyber crimes?
Why is it not advisable to play online games?
