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प्रश्न
Locate Ile Amsterdam on the world map.
उत्तर
(The above question is to be attempted by the students on their own.)
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write an original short story beginning with the following words :
She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it .............
What brought the six humans together? Where were they?
The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
Read the lines given above and answer the following question:
Who gave standing ovation? Why?
Show how the author uses tone and style to reinforce his memories and make an impact upon his audience.
Show with references from the story how T.S Arthur uses direct and indirect characterisation to highlight the traits of the characters.
The children were delighted. The exams had been cancelled.
We are not allowed to play in the sun. We are not allowed to play in the rain.
Raina :
[timidly] Nine thousand hotels?
Bluntschli :
Hotels! Nonsense. If you only knew! Oh, it's too ridiculous. Excuse me: I must give my fellow orders about starting. [He leaves the room hastily, with the documents in his hand].
Louka :
[knowing instinctively that she can annoy Raina by disparaging Bluntschli] He has not much heart, that Swiss. He has not a word of grief for his poor father.
Raina :
[bitterly] Grief! A man who has been doing nothing but killing people for years! What does he care about? What does any soldier care about? [She goes to the door, restraining her tears with difficulty].
Louka :
Major Saranoff has been fighting too, and he has plenty of heart left. [Raina, at the door, draws herself up haughtily and goes out].
(i) What news has Bluntschli just received?
(ii) What makes Raina ask, `Nine thousand hotels'?
(iii) Why is Bluntschli in such a hurry to leave? What does Louka comment about him?
(iv) Why is Raina upset with Bluntschli?
(v) Why in your opinion, does Louka compare Bluntschli to Sergius? What does she comment when Raina leaves the room?
(vi) Who enters the room at this point? What news does he give Louka?
Your class wants to visit a well-known historical monument in a nearby town. Write a letter to your Principal seeking permission and say why you would benefit from the visit.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Joan jumped ………. the river to rescue the child.
Referring closely to the essay On Going on a Journey, give Hazlitt's views about the manner in which a change of place brings about a.change in ideas, opinions, and feelings.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
virtual body
What was John Garrideb's objective in inventing the story of Alexander Hamilton Garrideb and his legacy?
What was the underlying reason for John Ipe's disgust with the world?
Multiple Choice Question:
What does ‘We’ here refer to?
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
streaked over
Wars are not fought only on the battlefield. Comment.
Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair
The pride of any city is its skyline.
Write 5 lines about the place where you reside and what makes you feel proud of it.
From the passage, find and write any two examples of the following:
Sentences containing
- 'must'
- 'can'
Write about a day when you felt very happy. Use the following questions to help you. Think/Recollect a day ____________
Note down the points.
- Do you remember the exact day and date?
- Was it a special occasion or celebration?
- What happened on that day?
- How did you react to the things that happened on that day?
- How did other people react when they saw you were so happy?
- What did you do next ?
- What happened in the end?
- Describe any other emotions you felt that day
Now, with the help of the guidelines write a short paragraph of at least 100 words about that happy day. Give a suitable title for your narrative/write up.
Prepare a set of questions to interview-
a person who has just returned from a trek in the woods
Write a newspaper article in about 100 words, comparing the achievements of the two sportswomen based on the information you have already collected.
The first day at school ______
Draft Letter for the following
You are Sudha. Your neighbour has a pet dog that barks continuously. Write a letter to the Editor of a weekly newspaper of your locality, highlighting the nuisance and noise pollution created thus. Also, suggest ways to solve the problem.
What was the happiest time of the day for grandmother?
Bob’s life in the West was not a bed of roses. Give reasons.
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subject:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
Lockdown.
These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art - a short review. They cover the following points:
- The name of the creator
- The theme or subject matter
- Type of art
- Individual style
- Presentation techniques
- Its effect on viewers
- Message or interpretation
Choose a book/film and review it in short using the points you have listed.
