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प्रश्न
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
When the Sun comes out, the children ______the Sun.
उत्तर
When the Sun comes out, the children feel the Sun.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?
Why didn’t Makar disclose that he had killed the merchant?
Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story
How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?
Describe the life of Aksionov in prison.
Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.
Why did Pi want to tame Parker?
Describe the lifeboat.
Did Pi want Richard Parker to die? Answer, giving reasons.
When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?
Why was John filled with shame?
How did Martha and John react when they came to know that Baldwin had rejected the generous offer made by Gresham?
Certain professionals can be identified by their appearance.
What comes to your mind first when you think of a ‘pilot’ or a ‘traffic policeman’? Discuss in pairs and share your thoughts with the class.
Let us try to picturise people in a few interesting professions (based on common perception there can be exceptions).
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
What happened to Max finally?
Why was Fowler initially disillusioned with Ausable?
Fowler was thrilled when he entered Ausable’s room. Why?
Describe the significance of the balcony.
Sketch the character of Ausable.
Name a few things that make the earth a unique planet.
What does Margot like the most - the sun or the rain?
What was Margot waiting for? Why did William say that it was a joke?
How did the children react when the sun came out after seven years?
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
The children are getting ready for the ______event.
Complete the summary of the play, choosing the appropriate words from the list given below the passage.
Lord Weston was a (1)______ judge in England. Being pompous and vain, he told his secretary Roger that he had attained glory by hard work and (2)______. He expressed his displeasure over Roger’s request for a half-holiday. Suddenly, he discovered a piece of paper with the words (3)______ in his pocket, and he feared that the message was a warning conveyed by his enemies who had received legal punishments from him. As the message was sent on the 15th of March, (the day Julius Caesar was assassinated), he was (4)______ that someone affected by his fair judgement was plotting his murder. Sensing the definite attack, Lord Weston ordered his secretary to (5)______ all the doors and windows. But his wife remained (6)______ by the threat. So, Lord Weston was angered by her (7)______ reaction. He ordered Roger to send the cook and the (8)______ away. Both Weston and Roger took elaborate precautionary measures to thwart the (9)______ attempt. Finally, Weston was able to recollect that he had written the message “Remember Caesar” himself as a (10)______. Caesar was actually a gardener who had an appointment to visit Weston’s garden. The play revolves around Weston’s absent-mindedness which is the crux of the play.
| callous | unperturbed |
| well-known | gardener |
| reminder | zealous service |
| Remember Caesar | assassination |
| shut | convinced |
Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife.
Group Work
The play revolves around a ‘perceived threat’ and how Lord Weston and Lady Weston react to it. Let’s reverse their roles. Imagine a panic-stricken Lady Weston and a frivolous Lord Weston. Read the following piece of dialogue from the play and rewrite it to suit the changed roles.
| WESTON | My dear, your husband’s life is in grave danger. |
| LADY WESTON | The last time it was in danger you had been eating game pie. What is it this time? |
| WESTON (annihilating her flippancy with one broadside) | Assassination! |
| LADY WESTON | Well, well! You always wanted to be a great man and now you have got your wish! |
| WESTON | What do you mean? |
| LADY WESTON | They don’t assassinate anybody. |
