SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Find the line from the poem which mean-

make efforts continuously

Find the line from the poem which mean-

extremely poor condition

The poet has mentioned some hurdles in the poem that keep us away from achieving our goal in our life. Discuss with your partner and make a list of all the hurdles mentioned in the poem. 

• sickness
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The poem explicitly describes some strengths and weaknesses with the help of some words and phrases. The poet wants us to possess all the strengths and keep away from all the weaknesses. Make a list of all the words and phrases showing Strengths in table A and Weaknesses in table B. One is done for you.

Listen to the poem carefully and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

If you want a thing you should not give up your sleep.

Listen to the poem carefully and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

You should be afraid of your opposition.

Listen to the poem carefully and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

Cold or poverty cannot keep you away from achieving your goal.

Listen to the poem carefully and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

You can achieve your goal with the help of God.

Listen to the poem carefully and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

Life will not seem useless and worthless without achieving your goal.

Form pairs and complete the web with suitable responses. Tell the class what all things the poet wants us to do to win.

Every stanza begins with the word ‘if’. How does it add to the effectiveness of the poem?

Work in a group and prepare and present a speech on ‘How to Achieve Success.’ (You may take the help of the poem).

Make a list of Berton Braley’s collection of selected poems. You can take the help of your teacher, library, or search on the internet. Recite Braley’s one poem in front of the class.

Read the following poem and write an appreciation of the poem ‘The Will to Win’ in a paragraph format. 

Points-

• Title and Poet
• Rhyme scheme
• Figures of speech
• Theme/Central idea
• Favourite line
• Special features - Type of the poem, language, tone, implied meaning, etc.
• Why I like/dislike the poem.

Discuss and find out the jobs which were done only by men in the past but nowadays women too have started doing them.

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Complete the following web of India’s winning medals in the Olympics.

The text is about a famous female boxer, Mary Kom, who has brought laurels to our country by winning many national and international boxing championships. Make a list of famous men and women boxers across the world. You can take the help of the internet or your school library to get this information to complete the table.

Choose the correct alternative and underline it.

What is included in the text?

Choose the correct alternative and underline it.

Which State does Mary Kom belong to?

Choose the correct alternative and underline it.

Who inspired Mary Kom and other youngsters in Manipur to choose boxing as a career?