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प्रश्न
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportorial
उत्तर
Reportorial: related to or characteristic of a newspaper reporter.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Imagine you are Gitika. Road the following conversation and write a suitable message for your mother in 50-60 words:
Ankita : Hi, didi ! I'm Ankita on the line. Is aunty at home?
Gitika : No, she has gone to visit my grandparents. Is there any problem?
Ankita : No, I just wanted to inform her that we have a special havan tomorrow at 9 a.m. at our place. My mother has specially invited all of you.
Gitika : Okay, Thanks ! I'll inform her and we will definitely come.
Fill in each blank with an appropriate word.
(i) The puppy was hiding ___________ the sofa.
(ii) Stop worrying ______ your future.
(iii) When I stepped ________ the lift, I found it had stopped working.
(iv) We had to use a bridge to go ______ the river.
(v) I have lived in this town ______ ten years.
(vi) Please switch __________ all lights and fans when you leave the room.
(vii) Ronnie is married ______ my cousin.
(viii) The gift came _______ a birthday card.
Why was each man in the group unaware of self- destruction by his action?
Analyse the symbol of Clouds, Sky, and Heavens.
What is the message of Maya Angelou’s poem?
What is the significance of Easter Sunday in “Old Man at the Bridge”?
Discuss with reference to the story An Angel in Disguise how love has the power to transform.
How does Ray Bradbury develop the mood in “All Summer in a Day”?
What are examples of simile, metaphor, and personification in “All Summer in a Day”?
'Appearances can be deceptive'. Give your views on this topic.
(A) Some of the cakes had been eaten by the boys before the party began.
(B) The boys…………………………
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 ……….”
Referring closely to the play, trace Don John's plots against Claudio and Don Pedro from their earliest beginnings. How do the plots end?
If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
(Begin : Unless …………….)
Notice the following sentence patterns.
Eternal I rise
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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a holistic and ecological view
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inter alia
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sustainable development
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decimated
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languish
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catastrophic depletion
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ignominious darkness
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transcending concern
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Human Population Grows Up
Discuss in groups of four.
Laws are never respected not enforced in India.
'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush'.
a. Explain the above statement in the literal sense.
b. Explain it in the context in which it is mentioned in the story.
Approval from the outside world and approval within the family.
Describe the cycle of events in Satyajit's life that brought him back to where he began.
Comment on the way in which the story is narrated from Satyajit's perspective.
The story of Kalpana Chawla has become an inspiration for millions of young Indians. How? What message did she send from the space shuttle to students of her college?
The words in the box are all words that describe movement. Use them to fill in the blanks in the sentence below.
The snake _______________ his head ______________ to strike at the crow.
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
Complete the following web diagram.
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
We must always cast our votes.
Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:
- About the poem/poet/title.
- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/ novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem.
Visit a library. Find a school poem. Recite it to your parents.
‘The Storyteller’ has a story within a story.
Search from the Internet or your library books for other stories that have another story within. Enlist at least 3 to 5 of them.
Say ‘WHY’?
The writer found his stay abroad very profitable.
Answer the following question :
If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, what does it indicate?
Make a word web of at least 12 words related to BANKING.
Write the reason in your own words.
After the song, Ostad had vanished.
Write an appreciation of the poem (Basketful of Moonlight).
| Point | |
| Title | ______ |
| Poet | ______ |
| Rhyme scheme | ______ |
| Favorite line | ______ |
| Theme/Central idea | ______ |
| Figures of speech | ______ |
| Special features - Type of the poem, language, style, tone, implied meanings, etc. | ______ |
| Why I like/dislike the poem | ______ |
Write a short essay on your own journey in a boat.
Among your classmates, one is unable to walk properly, the second one can’t hear properly and the third one can’t see this beautiful world. All of them are facing lots of difficulties in life. Compose a dialogue among them, about the problems and difficulties faced by them. You can take the help of the following dialogue to expand your ideas.
| Student 1 | Do you know, how many problems I have to face when I decide to go anywhere? |
| Student 2 | I can’t hear anything. |
| Student 3 | So, sad! You both can’t walk or hear but my problem is more serious than yours. You know, I can’t see this beautiful world. |
(Now continue in your notebook.)
Complete the Interview with an imaginary Captain of the Ladies Cricket Team of your Town/City/State.
Interview
| Interviewer | J Prasad (J. P.) |
| Captain | Vijetha Bhide (V. B.) |
| J. P. | the presence of the Captain of our State Women’s Cricket Team, which won the final of the Inter State series in Mumbai, last week. Hello Vijetha, welcome to our show. |
| V. B. | Thank you for inviting me. |
(Now continue the interview adding about 4 to 5 Questions/Answers and conclude it with a farewell message.)
Write an email to your teacher about the interesting English model that you have prepared for the literary fest.
“I cannot come.” Mala said that ______
Fill in the blank with choosing prepositions from the option.
As they flew ______ the tree they were trapped.
Now, write a letter to your friend or relative in another city telling him/her about activities/events in your school. Follow the same pattern as the above letter.
Now complete the following suitably.
_______ a dog ran out onto the road.
Find out the following from ten families living in your neighbourhood.
| Count the number of F1* F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Total |
| children below 5 years of age |
| children from 5-14 years |
| grown-up children from 15-20 |
| elders from 21-50 years |
| old people who are above 50 years |
| total number of people in the family |
*F = Family
- How many members are educated in each family?
- From amongst the ten families, how many are educated?
Now talk to your partner and then write a report about your neighbourhood.
Write down at least two questions using ‘why’?
- ______
- ______
Can you write six things that are made of wood?
Now group these activities into indoor and outdoor activities.
Who was the tall man?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?
How did the other Women react to Woman 5?
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about planting trees
How does nature communicate with the poet?
Why did William and the other children bully Margot?
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.)
Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped someone to prepare a meal.
Explain what you did and what you gained from this experience.
You have recently watched an interesting film. Write a review of this film, in about 200 – 250 words, based on the points given below.
Name of the film and its director – actors in the film – type of film – plot – quality of direction/acting – cinematography/costumes/sets – reaction of audiences – recommended/not recommended
Group Discussion:
You along with your friends Sujit, Rohit and Kishore discussing their likes and dislikes. But all are fascinated with the reading habit. Write a short group discussion in the form of dialogue telling the importance of reading for enhancing knowledge.
Discuss the following and write the summary of your discussion in the form of bullet points.
- How are certain ideas/customs/knowledge passed on from one generation to the next?
- Is it necessary for children to follow the footsteps of their forefathers? If yes, why? Why is it sometimes necessary to change the old ways?
What’s the difference between ‘hear’ and ‘listen?
Do you like stories from the past? What type of stories do you like?
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on topic given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
