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Tick the statement that is true.
The story tries to relate history to Science.
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True
False
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The Story tries to relate history to Science. (True)
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We sang our school fight song dozens of times – en route to Arlington National cemetery, and even on an afternoon cruise down the Potomac River. We visited the Lincoln Memorial twice, once in day – light, the second time at dusk. My classmates and I fell silent as we walked in the shadows of those 36 marble columns, one for every state in the Union that Lincoln laboured to preserve. I stood next to Frank at the base of the 19 foot seated statue. Spotlights made the white Georgian marble seem to glow. Together we read famous words from Lincoln’s speech at Gettysburg remembering the most bloody battle in the war between the status : “………….we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom………..”
As Frank motioned me into place to take my picture, I took one last look at Lincoln’s face. He seemed alive and so terribly sad.
The next morning I understand a little better why he wasn’t smiling. “Clifton,” a chaperone said, “could I see you for a moment?”
(1) When did the boys visit Lincoln Memorial?
(2) What made the Georgian marble glow?
(3) What did the words: “………. We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom …………” remind them?
(4) Do you believe in building memorials? What kind should they be, if your answer is ‘yes’? If no, give reasons why you do not believe in memorials?
Describe the shifts in the narration of the events as indicated in the three sections of the text. Give a subtitle to each section.
Notice these expression in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
ducking back
The story is divided into pre-war and post-war times. What hardships do you think the girl underwent during these times?
What impression of the character of Iona do you get from this story?
How is humour employed to comment on the pains that the author took to get his watch set right.
Comment on the physical features of the hawk highlighted in the poem and their significance.
Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you.
I make friends easily.
Find from the story one word for the following.
the highest-ranking official who commands a ship ______
Answer in your own words.
In what ways is Ashangbi different from other women of her community?
Who said to whom and when / why?
| Who said | To whom? | When / why? | |
| ......the world is full of inequalities. | |||
| I want to do something interesting. | |||
| It is against the will of God. | |||
| Our home is full of love....... | |||
| ...... we can affirm along with United Nations that men and women are equal. |
Honey-bees live an organized life like human beings. Discuss what work the following honey-bees do, as per the poem. Write it down in your own words, in your notebook.
- King/Emperor bee
- Magistrate bees
- Merchant bees
- Soldier bees
- Mason bees
- Civilian bees
- Porter bees
- Judge bee
The soldier-bees carry home ______.
Answer the following question in short.
Why was Tenali Raman summoned to the court?
Form groups and discuss what must have happened to the handkerchief. Write the story in your own words.
Correct the given sentence with justification.
Since there is a reference to the Indian boy, there are some scenes from India too.
Find what Hirabai tells the traveller by reading her words from right to left.
What question did Shalihotra ask Sushruta?
Explain the meaning of the following phrase:
An eagle’s eye
What time is being described in the poem?
Think and answer:
Does the last line make you happy or sad? Why?
Find one example of the following given below from the poem: Simile.
Answer the following question and write in short, why the parody sounds funny.
Why does the bee work hour after hour?
Which other things in nature can say –
'For men may come and men may go,
But I go on for ever.'
Write the characteristics of a good listener.
Find the meaning of the following word.
delicious
Guess the meaning of the following word.
pounced
Find out how the following game is played.
Football
Imagine you are one of the three brothers. Write in short what you did with the rice.
What mistake did the man in the moon make?
How was the young seagull’s first attempt to fly?
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
BUNGEE-JUMPING
Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a long elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes from the freefalling and the rebound. When the person jumps, the cord stretches, and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.
Jumping Heights, located in Mohan Chatti village, in Rishikesh has been rated as one of the most preferred bungee jumping destinations in India at a height of 83 meters. It is the only place in India where bungee jumping can be done from a fixed platform. This is also India’s only fixed platform Bungee- performed from a professional cantilever, to separate it from entertainment parks, and create instead, an extreme adventure zone. The Bungee has been designed by David Allardice of New Zealand.
The Cantilever platform is built over a rocky cliff over-looking the river Hall, a tributary of River Ganges. Bungee-ing amidst the vastness of nature lends the experience an absolutely breathtaking quality. Jumping heights is well known for its safety measures and experienced staff. It costs around Rs 2500 per jump, a bit expensive, but totally worth the experience. The Bungee jumping experience has been set amidst the astoundingly stunning landscape of Rishikesh. To Bungee jump, one must be at least 12 years and should weigh between 40-110 kg.
Questions
- What is Bungee Jumping?
- Can Bungee be performed from a movable object? How?
- When do you think Bungee becomes thrilling?
- What is the experience when one falls off the platform?
- Where is the Bungee jumping point located in India?
- What is the minimum age to Bungee jump?
Mention the things that the grandfather imagined.
Read the story again and write how these character reacted in these situation:
It’s Somu’s thoughtless ways that reduce me to tears. Mrs. Krishnan …………………....…..
Dr. Krishnan ……………..…......…….
Read the comic strip and answer the following question.
Which website do you often access? Why?
What kind of a life do you want to lead in this world?
Read these lines and answer the questions given below.
Where the voice of the wind calls our wandering feet
Whose ‘Wandering feet’ is referred to here?
What qualities of Mr. Phileas Fogg are highlighted in this extract? Support your answer with suitable examples.
Describe what the author saw when he went back to the island.
Who came to India from Portugal in search of pepper?
Complete the sentence given below with word/phrase.
The wild dogs came to the spot to catch______.
What is a sol? How many sols make a year?
_______ broke out in the near by villages.
According to the Indian army, Jaswant is still serving.
Read the passage and colour one flag each time you read.
Our national emblem is taken from Ashoka’s pillar at Sarnath. It is found on all government documents, coins, currency notes, postcards, and envelopes. It consists of four lions standing back to back but, we can see only three lions at a time. There is a Dharma chakra in the centre of the base plate, with the figure of a bull in the right and that of a horse in the left. The entire structure is sitting on a lotus. The words ‘Sathyameva Jayate’ is written under it in Devanagari script. These words mean, ‘Truth alone Triumphs’.
Vicky's father bought a______ robot
What day is it?
Choose the correct option from the given homophones.
I saw a ______ on the flower.
Fortune knocks with its best who _______ for their guest.
Identify the character or the speaker.
“Do not feel sad dear.”
______hem the border.
Guess how would the sparrow pull the elephant and the crocodile.
Match the rhyming words.
| 1. share | dare |
| 2. bread | rest |
| 3. care | needs |
| 4. deeds | ahead |
| 5. zest | bear |
Name the character or speaker.
"Did someone scold you?"
Fill in the blank with rhyming word.
anthill- ______
Where do ants pile their food?
In real the plate was made of ______.
Write the word with same meaning.
chips- ______
Match the following rhyming words.
| 1. | earn | glow |
| 2. | fend | day |
| 3. | slow | learn |
| 4. | play | end |
How did the jackal become blue?
