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प्रश्न
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
Organic fertilizer means ______________.
उत्तर
Organic fertilizer means manure/plant compost.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write an e-mail to the Principal of a neighbouring school requesting him/her to send a team of three members to participate in the Quiz Competition.
What brought the six humans together? Where were they?
There are two pauses when Kaspar tells Wilhelmine in the last stanza that it was a famous victory. Nay … nay…my little girl, quoth he.What do these pauses show?
Explain and discuss the themes of the poem.
Why is the poet so much against watching television? Give two reasons.
Is there repetition used in the poem? Why?
What arc the poetic devices used in Maya Angelou’s poem “Caged Bird”?
Explain briefly how Abou Ben Adhem demonstrated his love for God.
Which poetic device is used in the line: ‘Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,’
What is the main message of the short story “A Horse and Two Goats” by R.K. Narayan?
What is the theme of all summer in a day by Ray Bradbury?
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Write an original short story that begins with the words : “The day started off well enough, whoever thought it would ……….”
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
Green stripes could be used or alternatively black ones.
Entomologist and lepidopterists are mentioned in the text and you must have guessed the meanings of these words or found them out in the dictionary.
Now match the kinds of scientists given with the work they do:
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A |
B |
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ornithologist |
study of the skin |
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gerontologist |
study of cells |
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ergonomist |
study of birds |
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dermatologist |
study of old age |
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cytologist |
study of the design of equipment |
How is Satyajit's financial crash introduced to the reader?
Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out.
1. more and more books
2. too difficult
3. got up late, missed the bus
4. solved the mystery
Look at this cartoon by R.K. Laxman. Read the sentence given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner.
- What is it about?
- Do you find it funny? If so, why?
- Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?
Answer the following question:
“It was to be a battle of champions.” (8)
(i) What qualities did the two champions have? Pick out words and phrases from the paragraph above this line in the text and write them down.
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Mongoose |
Cobra |
| (a) ________ | (a) ________ |
| (b) ________ | (b) ________ |
| (c) ________ | (c) ________ |
(ii) What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight?
Look at these sentences.
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| ‘Would’ tells us what the author used to do, or what used to happen. | ‘Could’ tells us what the author was usually able to do, or grandfather is now not able to do. |
Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.
Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.
Grandfather says, in the old days,
1. elephants were able to fly in the sky, like clouds. They were also able to change their shapes. They used to fly behind clouds and frighten them. People used to look up at the sky in wonder.
2. because there was no electricity, he used to get up with the sun, and he used to go to bed with the sun, like the birds.
3. like the owl, he was able to see quite well in the dark. He was able to tell who was coming by listening to their footsteps.
Go through the text once again and note down Devu Handa’s fond memories of Kasbai in your exercise book. One is done for you.
Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!
(a) It needs ______________ rain.
(b) _________________
(c) _________________
The cherry tree is a narrative poem. Features that make it a narrative poem are given below. Justify them with proper examples.
The poem has a beginning, a middle, and an end.
You have studied the lesson 'The Call of the Soil' from prose 1.3. Compare 'Cherry Tree' with 'The Call of the Soil' and find out the element of the joy of nurturing for the author and the poet.
Write an appreciation of the sonnet. Refer to the points to be covered for appreciation.
- About the poem/poet/title
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem
Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.
Thinking ahead of winter, the father decided to create a place safe from the elements.
Think and write in your own words.
How can the tender maiden Autumn become a full-grown woman? What change in nature does this imply?
Prepare a formal invitation card for the Art Festival.
Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.
Cyril
Dos and Don’ts for delivering a speech. Add some more points.
| Dos | Don'ts |
| Talk slowly | Don’t mumble |
| Emphasize keywords | Don’t look up /down |
Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.
You are the School Pupil Leader. You have been asked to write a report on the Inaugural Ceremony of English Literary Association of your school which was held recently. Write a report on the same in not more than 120 words.
Look at the image of the familiar advertisement given below. Identify the product and try to frame your own slogan.
It is very late at night and your father hasn’t returned from the office. ______
You have won the first prize in the essay writing competition. ______
Write about Your Favourite Sports person/Famous personality/Hobby/Recipe by starting your own blog.
Fill in the value trees with the best qualities you like to follow in your life from the given list. Write a few lines about your favourite quality in the box.
| Best qualities in life | ||||
| Affectionate | Cooperative | Gratitude | Loving | Responsible |
| Ambitious | Courageous | Happiness | Loyal | Self-confident |
| Brave | Dependability | Helpfulness | Good manners | Self-control |
| Calm | Diligence | Honest | Patriotic | Self-esteem |
| Caring | Enthusiastic | Humble | Peaceful | Sensitive |
| Cheerful | Fairness | Imaginative | Perseverance | Sincerity |
| Committed | Faithfulness | Intelligent | Polite | Successful |
| Compassionate | Flexible | Joyful | Positive | Tolerant |
| Concerned | Forgiveness | Kind | Rational | Truthful |
| Confident | Generosity | Leader | Resourceful | Versatile |
| Contented | Giving | Logical | Respect | Witty |
| My favourite quality is... __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ |
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What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own words. (in about fifty words)
Look at the picture and write a story.
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If you cut down trees Your children will pay the fees |
I got ______ to see his favourite heroine.
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The flowers ______kept in a vase.
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
Ramu’s ______ loved to play in the ______. (sun, son)
Describe Hiawatha, his home and friends in ten lines.
Some word have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank.
This sum is ______.
Make groups of ten and present one of the following activities in class.
| skit | song | dance | painting a chart for class | make paper bags from old newspaper |
What did he keep doing while on his rounds?
Why did the friends part ways?
State whether the following statement are true or false
Both Jimmy and Bob were of the same age.
State whether the following statement are true or false
Jimmy grew a little taller after he was twenty.
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.
arm in arm:
What did Bob share with the cop about their friendship?
What made her feel confident about the competitive players? Explain.
You are the School Pupil Leader. Your school organised an Inter-School Sports event at Nehru Stadium. Write a report on the special events conducted, in about 100-120 words for the school souvenir
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between a father and a son on choice of a career
The poet immortalizes the tree. Elucidate.
The sun brought about a positive change in the attitude of the children. Illustrate the statement.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
______ was Portia’s; faithful servant.
You are the editor of your school magazine. You want to bring about awareness among the students on the topic -Noise Pollution: A threat to all life forms. Write an article in about 300 words based on the following points:
Causes of noise pollution - effects on humans - effects on other living creatures - measures to reduce noise pollution - role of authorities - conclusion.
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A parent
Use the following charts to prepare meaningful dialogues.
Use your ideas to fill in the blanks.
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
During the lunch break, a surprising sight unfolded as a monkey entered your school campus. Narrate your experience as you took charge and guided junior students to their classrooms ensuring their safety.
