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प्रश्न
For preparing questions based on the poem, an overall understanding of the poem is a must. Discuss with your partner and prepare a set of five questions.
For example:
- What is the name of the bridge?
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- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
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उत्तर
- What is the name of the bridge?
- Which city has been referred to in the poem?
- What time of the day is the poet talking about?
- Why does the poet call the air 'smokeless'?
- What does the poet mean by the last two lines of the poem?
- Identify the poetic devices used by the poet in this poem.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
A1. (i) Two activities that mother was free to do:
(a)...........................................
(b)............................................
(ii)Two activities that children avoided doing because of television:
(a) .....................................
(b) ...................................
Oh yes, we know it keeps them still,
They don't climb out the window sill,
They never fight or kick or punch,
They leave you free to cook the lunch
And wash thedishes in the sink
But did you ever stop to think,
To wonder just exactly what
This does to your beloved tot?
It rots the sense in the head!
It kills imagination dead!
It clogs and clutters up the mind!
It makes a child so dull and blind
He can no longer understand
A fantasy, a fairyland!
His brain becomes as soft as cheese!
His power of thinking rust and freeze!
He cannot think - He only sees!
'All right!' you'll cry. 'All right!' you'll say,
'But if we take the set away,
What shall-we do to entertain
Our darling children? Please explain!'
We'll answer this by asking you,
'What used the darling ones to do?'
'How used they keep themselves contented
Before this monster was invented?'
Have you forgotten? Don't you know?
A2. According to the poem, why is excessive watching of TV harmful?
A3. His brain became as soft as cheese. The figure of speech is ..........because............
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30‒40 words:
(a) How does Kamala Das try to put away the thoughts of her ageing mother?
(b) Which is the exotic moment that the poet refers to in 'Keeping Quiet'?
(c) What are the difficulties that aunt Jennifer faced in her life?
Read the passage and complete the activities given below
B1 Complete the table :
A few facts about the Mehendi rituals during marriage ceremonies are given below :
Write them into appropriate columns :
(i) A simple family affair.
(ii) Song and dance performances accompanied by lavish food and entertainment.
(iii) Creative family members, apply Mehendi to the bride.
(iv) Beauticians are appointed to apply Mehendi to the bride.
Fill in the table as :
| Yesteryears | Present times |
| (i) | (i) |
| (ii) | (ii) |
Mehendi enjoys special attention during the wedding. In India, the day before the wedding is devoted exclusively to the elaborate ritual of applying Mehendi on the hands and feet of the bride. This practice is followed in Arab countries as well, except that it is held a few days prior to the wedding day. Songs are woven around the healing properties and lucky omens associated with mehndi are sung by the bride’s family and friends. An age-old belief handed down to generations lays great emphasis on the color of the bride’s Mehendi – a darker color suggests bountiful love and affection from the future in-laws and husband, and for this reason, brides take the pain to ensure that only the best quality henna is used for her wedding day.
The ritual of adorning the bride with henna is a sacred one and in some communities requires the initiation by the mother-in-law. A popular game during marriage function is the search for their names, by the bride and groom hidden within the elaborate pattern on the bride’s hands.
In certain parts of India, the bridegroom has his hands decorated with henna. The Mehendi function during marriages has evolved from simple family affairs of yesteryears to elaborate events of today. A lavish spread of food and entertainment in the form of song and dance performances have transformed it from a small function to a gala prelude. In earlier days, the task of applying Mehendi on the bride was the sole prerogative of creative family members. The demand for intricate and different style now, sees this job outsourced to beauticians skilled in this art. Beauty salons charge according to the style and complexity of pattern desired by the clients.
B2 What is the age-old belief related to the bride’s Mehendi color and its significance?
B3 Find the words :
Find the words from the passage :
| Noun | Verd | Adjectives |
| (i) attention | attend | _______________ |
| (ii) creation | _________________ | creative |
A lot of money is spent nowadays on marriage ceremonies. What is your opinion about it?
Answer the following question in 200-250 words:
What is the main theme of 'The Diary of a Young Girl'?
Notice these expression in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
salt flats
Give reasons for the following statement.
The article has been titled ‘Silk Road.’
Discuss in pairs
Ruskin's insistence on looking intensely at words, and assuring oneself of meaning, syllable by syllable – nay, letter by letter.
How does the poet bring out the immortality of the bird?
How does the poet tossed back from ecstasy into despair?
Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you.
I wish to be friends with someone but my friendship is rejected.
Find from the story one word for the following.
a very narrow passage between buildings ______
State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement by finding evidence from the poem to support your remark.
The poet repents planting the cherry tree.
Answer the given question in your own words.
What was the first task given to the Swallow?
Think of one of your favourite stories. Fill in the following facts about the story.
- Name of the story:
- Type of story:
- Setting (time and place):
- Important characters:
- Theme/Plot:
- Conflict/Dilemma:
- Solution:
- End:
Given below are some words from legal terminology used in court affairs. Discuss and complete the table accordingly.
| Sr. No | Legal Terminology | Description |
| 1. | Affidavit | A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation for use as evidence in court. |
| 2. | Argument | |
| 3. | Consent | |
| 4. | Counsel | |
| 5. | Judgement | |
| 6. | Trial | |
| 7. | Verdict | |
| 8. | Contempt of Court | |
| 9. | Notice | |
| 10. | Stay order |
Read different stories about intelligent ministers of kings, whose judgments helped to bring about law and order in society. For example - Birbal, Tenalirama, etc. Write 5 such stories in your notebook.
Go through the poem and state whether the following statement is true or false.
Planners make their plans mathematically perfect, at the same time they calculate their profit.
Fill in the gap, choosing a word from the bracket to make an appropriate comparison.
(tall / quiet / humble / merry / busy / slippery / fast / sly / slow / big)
as ______ as a snail
Fill in the gap, choosing a word from the bracket to make an appropriate comparison.
(tall / quiet / humble / merry / busy / slippery / fast / sly / slow / big)
as ______ as a fox
The whole world is happy because children are going to school. Why is it so? Discuss it in the classroom.
Form groups and discuss what must have happened to the handkerchief. Write the story in your own words.
Choose any one of the objects we use daily and find out how it is made. Present the information in the form of a chart.
Visit a library:
Read the biographies of other Indian Saints. Share at least one story from their life with your friends. What message does it contain?
Answer the following question in one sentence.
Who misses all the fun?
Choose a 'question' through your own observation. Try to follow the scientific method to find the answer to that question. Take the help of your teacher/parents to set up the experiment.
Write five words each -
with the suffix
- -less
- -ly
- -ness
Think and answer:
Is the poet talking about heavy rains in the rainy season or rain that has come after a long time?
Prepare similar word chains using the following ideas.
size - small _______________.
Sayali was travelling in space for the first time.
What is direct and indirect.
Put the following expressions in a table of Do’s and Don'ts as expressed by the poet.
- Please listen
- give me advice
- tell me why
- solve my problem
- just hear me
- accept as a simple fact
- contribute to my fear
- wait a minute
| Do’s | Don'ts | |
| 1. | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. |
Write in your own words.
In which professions is a person forced to stay away from his home/ homeland for a long time? Try to guess why the poet is forced to stay away from his home?
Form a group of four to six. As a group activity, write a conversation in which a person/a group of person thanks to someone.
Read the poem and answer the following.
How would you like to eat your strawberries?
Guess the meaning of the following word.
water-logged
What is meant by browsing or surfing?
Based on your understanding of the poem, complete the following passage by the using the phrases given in the box.
| youth to old age | up or down the hill | to hurry nor move away | |
| high adventure | joyful | mourn | looking ahead |
The poet wants to live his life __________, willing to do something. He neither wants __________from his goal. He does not want to _______ the things he has lost, not hold back for fear of the future. He instead prefers to live his life with a whole and happy heart which cheerfully travels from __________. Therefore, it does not matter to him whether the path goes __________, rough or smooth, the journey will be __________. He will continue to seek what he wanted as a boy - new friendship, __________ and a crown (prize). His heart will remain courageous and pursue his desires. He hopes that every turn in his life's journey will be the best.
Miranda was brought to the island ____________ years ago.
What are the three rules given by the bird?
Read the incident again and answer the following question.
When did the writer remember the fact that he had to buy something for Mr. Gilson?
There were many toys in the stall. Three of Hamid’s friends had bought some toys.
Write the names of Hamid’s friends in column A and the toys they bought in column B
| A | B |
Give a picturesque view through which the train travels.
Turtles are sea animals.
Raj did not buy______.
Geetha madam couldn’t stop the children running out of the train because they ______.
How do we see the earthworm often?
The robot that sat on her shoulder was a______.
Look at the picture and Choose the correct word.
Choose the best answer.
The animals ______ the boat.
Leafcutter ants can carry leaves that weigh ______ times of their body weight.
The king looked for a______.
In real, the test is for______.
Secondly the greedy merchant is ready to offer______.
In memory of his mother, he carved ______ statue.
Finally, ______, he got permission to study Science.
Who said – “Oh, my ears and whiskers? How late it’s getting!”
How did he challenge everybody?
Why did he go there?
Being a bachelor, the stranger had no patience with children.
