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प्रश्न
The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Library.
उत्तर
The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. The words associated with Library are books, pictures, statues, little cabinets, coins, sleepy hollow chairs, queer tables, quaint tiles, open fireplace, bronzes. etc.
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In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B.
(A) His attitude towards his parents has always puzzled the
(B) I have ..................................................................................
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How does the hyphen and font help to advance the theme?
What are the advantages of reading mentioned by Dahl?
How does the poem make use of contrast? Consider the contrast between the poet and the daffodils, and between his feeling before, while and after seeing the daffodils.
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And the trade winds soft through
The sighing trees
And the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright
Lawn and he names the sky his own.
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What is the central idea of the poem?
What event is referred to in the poem?
Discuss the art of Ruskin Bond as depicted in the story ‘A face in the Dark.’
The story propagates the idea that dreams are necessary to remain happy, even if for a short while.
You are the captain of your college cricket team. You have your final match on Sunday. Your teammates are nervous. Prepare a speech motivating them to face the challenge courageously. (About 100 words)
As soon as the sports meet ended, the children ran on the field. (Begin: Hardly ……………)
Choose two of the passages (a) to (c) and answer briefly the questions that follow:
Raina :
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The Man: Oh yes, of course. I beg your pardon. The Petkoffs, to be sure. How stupid of me!
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The Man: Forgive me. I'm too tired to think, and the change of subject was too much for me. Don't scold me.
(i) Why did the man keep turning to the window?
(ii) Which examples of the social superiority of the Petkoff's does Raina give the man?
(iii) Which opera does Raina mention? With whom does she compare herself? What does this tell you about her?
(iv) In Raina's opinion, what should the man have done instead of threatening her?
(v) What does the man tell Raina about his father? Why does he do so?
(vi) What does the man do at the end of the scene?
Ichabod Crane, the central character of the short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', is a person who arouses both our amusement and pity. Discuss.
Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
They bought a new car. They can travel long distances.
The children have been sick for a week. They were unable to go to school.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
ritual resins
What is the language spoken in Flanders?
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
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1.Prima face
2. ad hoc
3. in camera
4.ad infinitum
5.mutatis multanis
6.tabula rasa
What clues did Sherlock Holmes work upon to get at the fact that the story of the three Garridebs was a ruse?
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a citation |
an epitaph |
a glossary |
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an abstract |
a postscript |
‘Don’t expect an English cup of tea’—how does this phrase bring out the contrast between English and American attitudes?
How do these lines capture the essence of the story:
'Glory was all overlaid with dark shame. Glory was dead.'
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1. more and more books
2. too difficult
3. got up late, missed the bus
4. solved the mystery
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Who were the other two spectators? What did they do? (Did they watch, or did they join in the fight?
Discuss with your partner the various hazards and risks that a mountaineer/ trekker has to face in an expedition.
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Describe in about 150 words your experience similar to the writer’s when you pursued something and reached your goal.
You might have read war stories or watched war movies. Make a list of the factors which make them interesting.
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Your examinations are only two months ahead. Plan your schedule of studies and write in your notebook.
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?
Hold a debate on - 'Pets or Pests?'
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Collect information from newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and books about any two famous sports women. Prepare their profiles. Use the following format.
| Name | Details |
| Date of birth | |
| State/Team she represents | |
| Sports/ Games she is associated with | |
| Debut (first entry) | |
| Best in her career | |
| Hobbies | |
| Awards/ Medals received |
You are Aadhav. While you were away on a holiday, your house was burgled. Use appropriate modals and complete the letter to your friend telling him/ her about it.
No. 36, Gandhi Road
Chennai – 45
04 August 2018
Dear Ramesh,
How are you? I feel sad to inform you that my house was burgled last week when I was on a holiday. Burglars ______ have known from the accumulated newspaper pile that I had gone away. When I came back last Sunday, I found the back-door lock broken. I ______ have forgotten to bolt the back-door from inside and they _______ have entered through it. My room was ransacked. They took my laptop and other valuables. I ______ have deposited the jewellery in a bank locker to avoid this loss. I _______ have informed my neighbours about my week-long trip. Well, I have registered an FIR with the police. They are investigating the case. They have assured that I _____ get my jewels back. The burglars ______ be caught very soon. Convey my regards to all at home.
Yours lovingly,
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Draft Letter for the following.
You are Sadasivam. You recently visited your native town in Vellore. You happened to accompany your grandmother to your family temple. You were shocked to notice the poor condition and maintenance of the temple. Write a letter to the Editor of the local newspaper highlighting the poor condition of the temple. Also, give some suggestions and request the HRC to take steps to improve the situation.
Develop the following hints.
Tortoise - hare - forest - tortoise walking- seen by a hardware laughs - tortoise speed - tortoise sad - bet - race - tortoise moving- slow speed -hare moves - fast - sleepy tortoise - reaches a winning point - first - wins the bet.
How do you cook rice in your house?
Fill in the gaps in this recipe for cooking rice. Use the words in the box
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boil |
water |
heat |
keep |
rice |
lid |
low |
water |
more |
ready |
What you'll need
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
How to make it
- ______the rice until the ______runs clear.
- Drain the water and ______ aside.
- In a medium sized pan, bring water to ______.
- Add the salt, stir, and then add the rinsed and drained ______.
- Reduce the heat, cover the rice, and let it simmer on ______ heat for 20 minutes.
- Check after 15 minutes to see if all the ______ has evaporated. If it has, the rice is ______.
- If not, replace the ______ and let the rice simmer for 5 ______
- Remove from ______ and serve
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
has not - ______
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The girl was thrilled ______ see her new bicycle.
Reference to context.
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The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
was island the inhabited.
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| 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?
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- I want to read my book.
Use the option to fill in the blank.
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Example: What is happening in picture 5?
What is Mohan practising in picture 4?
He is______
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The squirrel has a long ______.
Do your work ______[neat]
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What would make Jack the owner instead of being the tenant?
Bring out the humorous elements in the play.
What was the blue bead?
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- About the place: History, languages spoken, special attractions
- Food: speciality, local delicacies, options (Indian, continental)
- Shopping: authenticity of local artefacts, price, variety
