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Describe how Ricky Braithwaite manages to bring about a change in the behaviour of his students.
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How does Mr. Braithwaite manage to increase the cultural exposure of the class?
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Describe how fix, the detective creates problems for Mr. Fogg arresting him for bank robbery and how Mr. Fogg tries to solve the problem.
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In what way was Mr. Fogg’s final winning the wager connected with Aouda?
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Describe how Sherlock Holmes discovered the connection between Miss Morstan receiving precious pearls with Major Sholto.
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How does the mystery of Bartholomew's murder lead Holmes to track down small?
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Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
| He sat under the boughs of a spreading tamarind tree which flanked a path running through the Town Hall Park. It was a remarkable place in many ways. A surging crowd was always moving up and down this narrow road from morning till night. A variety of trades and occupations was represented all along its way : medicine sellers of stolen hardware and junk, magicians and above all, an auctioneer of cheap cloth, who created enough din all day to attract the whole town. Next to him in vociferousness came a vendor of fried groundnut, who gave his ware a fancy name each day, calling it "Bombay Ice Cream" one day and on the next "Delhi Almond;' and on the third "Raja's Delicacy;' and so on and so forth, and people flocked to him. A considerable portion of this crowd dallied before the astrologer too. The astrologer transacted his business by the light of a flare which crackled and smoked up above the groundnut heap nearby. Half the enchantment of the place was due to the fact that it did not have the benefit of municipal lighting. The place was lit up by shop lights. One or two had hissing gaslights, some had naked flares stuck on poles, some were lit up by old cycle lamps, and one or two, like the astrologer, managed without lights of their own. It was a bewildering crisscross of light rays and moving shadows. This suited the astrologer very well, for the simple reason that he had not in the least intended to be an astrologer when he began life; and he knew no more of what was going to happen to others than he knew what was going to happen to himself next minute. |
A1. True/False (2)
Read the following sentences and state whether they are true or false. Correct the false statements and rewrite them.
- The sellers of stolen hardware and junk were the loudest in shouting to attract customers.
- The pathway running through the Town Hall wasn't lit by the municipal lighting.
- The astrologer managed to light his shop with naked flares stuck on poles.
- It suited him well because he could foretell future with a high level of accuracy.
A2. Rearrange: (2)
Rearrange the following statements in the order of their occurrence in the extract.
- A considerable portion of this crowd dallied before the astrologer too.
- It was a remarkable place in many ways.
- The place was lit up by shop lights.
- It was a bewildering crisscross of light rays and moving shadows.
A3. Guess: (2)
Read the following sentences and write down what it means.
- A considerable portion of this crowd dallied before the astrologer too.
- And he knew no more of what was going so happen to others than he knew what was going to happen to himself next minute.
A4. Suppose some people in your family consult an astrologer before taking any decision in their lives. Describe your reaction to their superstitions and suggest some ways to eradicate these from our society. (2)
A5. Language Study: (2)
- Who doesn't like delicacies? (Make a declarative sentence)
- Many promises have been given in spite of the drawbacks. (Frame a Wh-question to get the answer underlined)
A6. Vocabulary: (2)
- surging
- moving
- manage
- intend
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Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
| Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose. Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune, Henceforth I whimper no more. postpone no more, need nothing, Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms, Strong and content I travel the open road. The earth, that is sufficient, I do not want the constellations any nearer, I know they are very well where they are, I know they suffice for those who belong to them. (Still here I carry my old delicious burdens, I carry them, men and women, I carry them with me wherever I go, I swear it is impossible for me to get rid of them, I am fill’d with them, and I will fill them in return.) |
A1. Complete the web diagram about 'a man satisfied with his life': (2)
A2. Analyse the line - I do not want the constellations any nearer. (2)
A3. Personal response: (2)
The poet is a person who is free from all inhibitions. Elaborate the concept of freedom expressed in the extract.
A4. Poetic Device: (2)
Explain the metaphorical concept of 'road' used in the extract.
A5. Poetic creativity: (2)
Compose two to four lines on 'The Road that leads to my college'.
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Match the following items from column-A with those column-B:
| Column 'A' | Column 'Non-Textual' |
| (a) Geoffrey Chaucer | (i) Trinidad |
| (b) Daniel Defoe | (ii) Wuthering Heights |
| (c) V.S. Naipaul | (iii) Robinson Crusoe |
| (d) Emile Bronte | (iv) The Canterbury Tales |
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Pick the odd one out:
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Pick the odd one out:
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Describe the traits of Fernman.
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Which event took place in 'To Sir, With Love'. Give reasons to support your answer.
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Highlight the qualities of Sherlock Holmes.
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Miss Morstan received a pearl every year. Give reason.
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