English

Write a short note on your mother tongue and the attempts you make to study it well.

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

Write a short note on your mother tongue and the attempts you make to study it well.

Short/Brief Note
Advertisements

Solution

Marathi is the official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra and is spoken by millions of people. It has a rich literary heritage, dating back to the 10th century with inscriptions and documents, and it has evolved significantly over the centuries. Marathi literature includes a wide range of genres, from classical poetry and religious texts to contemporary novels and plays. Renowned figures such as Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram have contributed immensely to Marathi literature and culture.

I regularly read Marathi newspapers, magazines, and books. This helps me improve my vocabulary and understanding of different writing styles. I also delve into classic Marathi literature to appreciate the historical and cultural context.

shaalaa.com
Writing Skills
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 4.5: The Last Lesson - ENGLISH WORKSHOP [Page 122]

APPEARS IN

Balbharati My English Coursebook Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4.5 The Last Lesson
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 7. | Page 122

RELATED QUESTIONS

Complete the table :


Is there any significance of the logs of wood in the hands of the six people?


How does the poet describe the world of nature?


What is the implied meaning of “his bars of rage” in the poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?


Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me? "....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.

Read the above lines and amswer the question that follow.

What type of poetic piece ‘The Patriot: An Old Story’ is?


What is the central conflict of the story “All Summer in a Day”?


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:

He was …….. pressure to complete the work. 


Since her childhood, Meera has been good in Mathematics. 
(End: ............................ childhood) 


What does the phrase “strange to tell” mean?


Why does the author aver that the growth of the world population is one of the strongest factors distorting the future of human society?


Comment on the attitude shown by Taplow towards Crocker-Harris.


Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.

cheered along


We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.

trained: ____________


Complete the following web diagram.


Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.


Narrate in your own words a similar based on text to the class.


Given below is the poem 'Blue Sky' by Mark Hastings. Imagine a poem of a similar kind by replacing the word blue. You can add any colour or object of your choice and write a poem of four lines.

For example, replace 'blue' with

  1. Starry sky above me _______________
  2. Cloudy sky above me _____________

Narrate the story of Sushruta in your own words.


Can you think of a parallel scene of dawn or evening when everything is steeped in golden light?


Do you have pet animals? Write an interesting story about your own or your friends' pet. 


Use the internet, your school library, or other sources for the following activity.

Try to find other nature poems.


Say ‘WHY’?

Men declaring that they are Saints write letters to the writer.


When you open a savings account at the bank you need to fill up Deposit forms/slips. Observe the following forms and fill up your details.


Describe the picture in 50 words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words given below.

modern world – left alone – busy – gadgets – cell phones – ignored – feels alone – lonely – sad feeling


Create a pamphlet for the following.

Make a pamphlet on the latest gadgets (Mention the variety of models, uses, needs, and availability).


The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.

I went the towards footprint large.


Some words have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank.

I have to leave at ______.


Describe the man awaiting the arrival of his friend.


State whether the following statement are true or false

Jimmy grew a little taller after he was twenty.


When Luz Long said, 'something must be eating you' he meant that Jesse Owens must be ______.


Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×