English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for English - Language and Literature

Why was the young seagull afraid to fly? Do you think all young birds are afraid to make their first flight, or are some birds more timid than others? Do you think a human baby also finds it a challenge to take its first steps?

Answer the following question in 30-40 words.

“The sight of the food maddened him.” What does this suggest? What compelled the young seagull to finally fly?

“They were beckoning to him, calling shrilly. “Why did the seagull’s father and mother threaten him and cajole him to fly?

Have you ever had a similar experience, where your parents encouraged you to do something that you were too scared to try? Discuss this in pairs or groups.

In the case of a bird flying, it seems a natural act, and a foregone conclusion that it should succeed. In the examples you have given in answer to the previous question, was your success guaranteed, or was it important for you to try, regardless of a possibility of failure?

Do you keep a diary? Given below under ‘A’ are some terms we use to describe a written record of personal experience. Can you match them with their descriptions under ‘B’? (You may look up the terms in a dictionary if you wish.)

Here is some entrie from personal records. Use the definition above to decide which of the entrie might be from a diary, a journal, a log or a memoir.

I woke up very late today and promptly got a scolding from Mum! I can’t help it − how can I miss the FIFA World Cup matches?

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Here is some entrie from personal records. Use the definition above to decide which of the entrie might be from a diary, a journal, a log or a memoir.

10:30 a.m. Went to the office of the Director

01:00 p.m. Had lunch with Chairman

05:45 p.m. Received Rahul at the airport

09:30 p.m. Dinner at home

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Here is some entrie from personal records. Use the definition above to decide which of the entrie might be from a diary, a journal, a log or a memoir.

The ride to Ooty was uneventful. We rested for a while every 50 km or so, and used the time to capture the magnificent landscape with my Handy Cam. From Ooty we went on to Bangalore.

What a contrast! The noise and pollution of this once − beautiful city really broke my heart.

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Here is some entrie from personal records. Use the definition above to decide which of the entrie might be from a diary, a journal, a log or a memoir.

This is how Raj Kapoor found me − all wet and ragged outside R. K. Studios. He was then looking for just someone like this for a small role in Mera Naam Joker, and he cast me on the spot. The rest, as they say, is history?

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Why does Anne provide a brief sketch of her life?

Why does Anne want to keep a diary?

Why was Mr Keesing annoyed with Anne? What did he ask her to do?

What do these statement tell you about Anne Frank as a person?

We don’t seem to be able to get any closer, and that’s the problem. Maybe it’s my fault that we don’t confide in each other.