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प्रश्न
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reported speech
उत्तर
Reported speech: Means of expressing statements or questions without using the speaker’s exact words.
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Read the following extract carefully and present the information in the form of notes with the help of the given clues :
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President and second President of India.
He was a teacher, a philosopher and 'an author. He had introduced the thinking of Western idealist philosophers like Plato, Plontinus, Bergson into Indian thought.
He was born on 5th of September, 1888 in a poor Brahmin family. As his father could not afford his education expenses, Radhakrishnan supported most of his education
through scholarships. He completed his B.A. and M.A. with majors in philosophy. He went on to become a professor of philosophy. He showed that Indian Philosophy, once translated into standard academic jargon, is worthy of being called philosophy by Western standards.
He thus, placed Indian Philosophy on world map.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan had established a strong relationship with the Soviet Union when he w Is appointed as the ambassador to the Soviet Union.
He has been honoured with many awards for his achievements nationally and internationally. He was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1954. He is also acknowledged with the Templeton Prize, Peace Prize of German Book Trade, Order of Merit and many other honours.
Title : Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Birth : 5th September, 1888
Qualifications : B.A. ___________
Introduced thinking of : _________,_________and ____ into Indian thought.
Work : Translated_____________ into standard____________
Ambassador : __________________________________
Honours : National___________
International Order of Merit
You want to start a new club at your school.
Write a letter to your principal requesting permission to start the club, explain your role in it and give reasons to prove that the club will be beneficial for the school.
You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group?
Later, too, the old man uses the expression famous victory? Why?
Why is the word ‘ cried’ used by the poet in the line, ‘It was the English, Kaspar cried’?
But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Why does the caged bird sing?
Explain the difference between welcome scene and departure scene from the poem “The Patriot” by Robert Browning.
What tells you that the speaker was swayed by the enthusiasm of his admirers? What proves him wrong?
Identify the figures of speech in the following lines from the poem.
(a) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace.
(b) Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom.
The programme ran________six hours.
Referring closely to the essay Unbirthday and Other Presents, discuss why E V Lucas feels that `unbirthday‘ gifts are better than the regular gifts people give.
You are the President of the Nature Club in your school which is hosting the Earth Day Celebrations. Write a letter to the Principal of a neighbouring school inviting the school to participate in the event. State when, why and how you plan to celebrate Earth Day.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Ashok leaned ______ the wall tiredly.
Answer the following questions with reference to Ray Douglas Bradbury’s short story, ‘All Summer in a Day’:
Why was there so much excitement in the schoolroom that morning? What sets Margot apart from the other children?
The cleverest of criminals leave behind clues to their crime.
What was the underlying reason for John Ipe's disgust with the world?
Look for these expressions in the story and guess the meaning from the context
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brusquely |
attuned himself |
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queer rhythmic frenzy |
wrenching |
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flush of prosperity |
daze of bewilderment |
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wide-eyed wonder and eager homage |
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talking animatedly |
tremulous deliberation |
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on terms of a perpetual feud |
A poem for you to read
All but Blind*
All but blind
In his chambered hole
Gropes for worms
The four-clawed Mole.
All but blind
In the evening sky
The hooded Bat
Twirls softly by.
All but blind
In the burning day
The Barn Owl blunders
On her way.
And blind as are
These three to me,
So, blind to Someone
I must be.
Imagine your friend/younger brother or sister has committed a grave mistake that has resulted in a great loss to the college property or to your family. He/she seeks your advice to come out of the situation/problem. Write a dialogue between you and your friend/brother/sister who describes the entire situation and seeks help from you. Take the help of the following points.
- Introduction
- Confessing the mistake
- Seeking help
- Your advice/suggestion
- Concluding part
Complete the flow chart showing the events on the day of the assault.
Browse on the net and gather a variety of templates to write a 'Curriculum Vitae'.
Note down ways in which you can make your life less ordinary in terms of nurturing relationships.
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.
Fritz felt that someone needed his help and he was determined to find the sender.
Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.
What would you do, if something like this happens to you?
Pick outlines from the poem that help create images of the following in our mind and write them in the table.
| No. | Old Woman | The Street | Schoolboys |
| 1. | |||
| 2. | |||
| 3. |
Why should seniors not overprotect or over - pamper juniors?
Make a word web of at least 12 words related to BANKING.
Look around in your vicinity - your family, friends, neighbours, classmates, etc. and write about any four teenagers who have made a name for themselves by doing something extraordinary.
| Teenager Group | Name/s | Special/extraordinary tasks/things performed |
| 1. Family | ______ | ______ |
| 2. Friends | ______ | ______ |
| 3. Neighbours | ______ | ______ |
| 4. Classmates | ______ | ______ |
Read the following Headline and write the dateline, intro, and a short continuing paragraph.
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Achievers narrate their success stories at career counseling events. Ask the students to read different news from English Newspapers and write the given points in the news. |
Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.
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Father |
Mother |
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Prepare and present a speech on ‘My Favourite Place’.
Use the following points.
- Name of the place
- Its special features
- The reason why you like it
Read the extract beginning from -
“Her name was Sulekha..... find bridegrooms for them.” Narrate this extract in short, making Sulekha (Bholi) the narrator. Write it in your notebook. Begin with “I was named Sulekha __________________ ”
Discuss in groups. Draw the haunted house described in the poem and write a paragraph about it in your own words.
Fill in the template given for limerick.
There once was a ______(8 syllable)
______(8 syllable)
______(5 syllable)
______ (5 syllable)
______(8 syllable)
Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.
He noticed the creeper ______ the foot of the tree.
______ do you go to school?
Have a conversation with your partner based on the picture below. You can start as -
| Hunter 1 | “Look at the footprints in the mud!” |
| Hunter 2 | |
| Hunter 1 | |
| Hunter 2 |
Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
Write a paragraph on Monkey.
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
Read Sheela's notice. Discuss the questions that follow.
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Notice The Drama Committee will meet in the classroom on Monday, at two o’clock. We’ll plan a play for our Annual Day. Will each one of you please bring a play? SHEELA |
- Who was to meet?
- When were they to meet?
- Where were they to meet?
- What were they to do?
Which country would you like to visit when you grow up?
Make a project by drawing or pasting.
- a map of that country, its national flag
- stamps of the country, its currency
- some famous monuments or landmarks
What story did the man standing near the hardware store tell the passing cop?
What used to be there in the place of that shop twenty years ago?
Why did Philip Sletherby visit Brill Manor?
The narrator went to the photographer to ______.
The photographer told him to ______.
We may not have money to buy all our wants at the same time. In such a situation, what are the options available?
Expand EMI -
Bring out the humorous elements in the play.
Why did William and the other children bully Margot?
Write the full form for the following.
who's - ______
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on the topic given below.
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
Why according to Maya Angelou, does the caged bird sing?
Write an original short story that begins with the following words:
My mother stopped suddenly at the doorway and stared in amazement at ..........
Suppose one of your parents or an older relative wants to know about online shopping and you are explaining how to do it. Write a conversation between you and your parent/relative about it.
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A parent
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
What points will you include if you had to review a book or film or a play? List the points.
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
Write a composition (in approximately 400-450 words) on the following subject:
Music
