Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
- 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.
Advertisements
Solution
THE MANUSCRIPT
One morning in 1913, Hardy received an envelope from India. It contained many lines of symbols, written in non-English script. The letter with it, written in halting English and signed by an unknown Indian, wanted Hardy's opinion on the mathematical discoveries enclosed. These were only some known and unknown theorems, without any proofs. Hardy, bored and irritated, put the manuscript aside and went to play tennis. However, his pleasure in his game was interrupted by the thought of the Indian manuscript with the wild theorems he had left behind. He wondered if the man was a genius. When he returned to his room, he took another look at the script. Then he sent word to Littlewood that they must have a discussion after hall.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Define the following terms from the poem: rivulet, plough share (plowshare), yon, and childing.
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?
What difference did you notice between the reaction of the adults and the children when faced with danger?
Multiple Choice Question:
What was the result of the quarrel?
Consult the thesaurus and note down synonyms for 'ordinary'.
- One synonym of the ordinary is banal.
Eg. He finds English poetry very banal. - Similarly, find the meaning and make use of the words trite, routine, cliched, and regular in your own sentences.
From the passage, find and write any two examples of the following:
Sentences containing
- 'must'
- 'can'
Look at the image of the familiar advertisement given below. Identify the product and try to frame your own slogan.
Draft Letter for the following.
You are Raja. The street lights of your area do not work properly. As a responsible citizen, write a letter to the newspaper enlightening them about the problem and also suggest ways to brighten the area.
The narrator was frustrated as ______.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below.
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
