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प्रश्न
Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann wants an article exposing social evils to be printed in the newspaper.
उत्तर
This enrages Dr. Stockmann‘s brother, who sees this as an attack on his authority and reputation as the Mayor of the town. Consequently, the Mayor decides to provoke the people against the doctor.
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Wrestling mostly a male sport – Sakshi born in conservative surroundings – most unfavourable gender ratio for females – parental encouragement – one can't forget the look of determination on her face in the last three minutes of the bout.
Fill in the blanks in the passage givben below with the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets. Do not write the passage, but write the verbs in the correct order.
One day I ____________ (1)(be) in the lunch line, and there I saw a pile of apples. The teacher-incharge _____________ (2)(state) at me and said, “Just __________ (3)(take) one. God ________ (4)(watch)”. So, I ____________ (5)(take) an apple, and the line __________ (6)(move) along. At the next table there ____________ (7)(be) a pile of chocolate chip cookies. I ____________ (8)(not know) what to do. “Put,” the kid behind me ____________ (9)(whisper), “_____________ (10)(take) all you want. God’s watching the apples. ”
Does the poet use the literary devices in the poem?
Is there any significance of the logs of wood in the hands of the six people?
How is the last verse different from the other verse? Is the poet deriving a different mood than that expressed in the previous verse?
It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
“The house-tops seemed to heave and sway”. Explain
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.
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Write an original short story entitled 'The, Gift'.
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) beginning
Alice was (0)__________(begin) to get very tired of (1)__________(sit) by her sister on the bank and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had (2)__________(peep) into the book her sister was reading, but it (3)__________ (have) no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," (4)__________(think) Alice, "without pictures or conversations?" Alice wondered whether the pleasure of (5)__________(make) a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes (6)__________(run) close by her. Alice did not think this was very remarkable, until the Rabbit actually (7)__________ (take) a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and (8) (look) at it, and then hurried on.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Joan jumped ………. the river to rescue the child.
With close reference to the story ‘The Bet’ by Anton Chekhov, mention the clauses of the bet as laid down between the young lawyer and the old banker. Give an account of the events that follow the bet .
"Boxer lives his life in patience and unquestioning service." How far is this statement true? Throw light on Boxer's character.
The tree grew at a dangerous slant and had to be cut ________
‘Catamaran’ is a kind of a boat. Do you know which Indian language this word is derived from? Check the dictionary.
Give reasons for the following.
The boy king changed his name from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun.
Give reasons for the following.
List the advances in technology that have improved forensic analysis.
Why is the image of the engine evoked by the poet?
Discuss the following statement in groups of four.
“The landscape is an inner one, a spiritual and conceptual space.”
There is a parallel drawn between rain and music. Which words indicate this? Explain the similarity between the two.
Discuss with your partners
Reading plays is more interesting than studying science.
Write four to six lines of Free Verse on the topic ‘The road that leads to my college’. Express that it is the road to knowledge and bright future. You may begin like this: Every day I tread with the bag of books …
Now write a paragraph or two about these two stories, comparing them.
Your teacher will speak the word given below. Write against two new words that rhyme with it.
bed ______ ______
What do you know about Kalpana Chawla’s birth, education, a great achievement, and tragic end?
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Kerosene flavoured tea.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Anchor.
Match the following.
| Sr. No | A | B |
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| 1. | Constitution | a. | It is the freedom to go where you want, do what you want, etc. |
| 2. | Liberty | b. | It is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. |
| 3. | Equality | c. | It is a sense of common brotherhood. |
| 4. | Fraternity | d. | It is an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organization, or other types of entity and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed. |
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportage
Compose 8 to 10 lines. Narrate an incident in your life without using any rhyming pattern.
Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.
Write in short about at least five cities in India that are considered to be the most developed cities.
Interpret the following lines in simple English.
Puck: I’ll follow you.
Bottom: The Finch, the sparrow.
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. |
Find and write the descriptions of different people given in this story.
Write an imaginary dialogue contesting opposite views on a topic of your choice, e.g., ‘Girls should learn to do all the housework and not boys.’
Read the given slogans and match them appropriately with their theme.
| 1. | One for all and all for one | Junk food |
| 2. | Limit your fast food otherwise, it would be your last food | Save water |
| 3. | Restricting a woman restricts the growth of the family | Cleanliness |
| 4. | Clean and green makes perfect scene | Woman empowerment |
| 5. | It takes a lot of blue to stay green | Unity |
Write an article for the following.
You are Jansi/Avinash of Class X studying in GHSS, Chengalpet. You believe that physical activities improve our health and reduce the risk of sickness. It has got immediate and long-term benefits. Write an article in not more than 150- 200 words for your school magazine stressing the importance of physical activities in a student day to day life.
You are waiting to board a train in a railway station. The train is delayed by an hour. Write a paragraph about the crowded scene in the railway station based on your observation.
| vendors | tea vendors | shops | families | piles of luggage |
| porters | trolley | scroll board | announcement | ticket counter queue |
______ do you like best in the school – games, art or music?
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
was afraid I now.
Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.
- It is time to get up for school.
- I want to sleep for some more time.
Use the option to fill in the blank.
Ram ______ a good football player.
See the picture Travel Time below. Answer the questions that follow.
- Where did you go for an excursion/holiday?
- With whom did you go?
- What did you take with you?
- What was the first thing you saw when you reached your destination?
- What did you like best about the place?
- How long did you stay there?
- What did you miss about home?
As young Khushwant Singh, write a letter to your parents describing your daily routine expressing your thoughts and feelings about staying in the village.
Why did the friends part ways?
Compare the two crests.
Are children afraid of visiting the dentist? Give reasons.
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between a father and a son on choice of a career
Bring out the significance of what Leacock was reading at the photographers.
What are all the factors that influence our moods?
‘Just one more installment and BABY’S REALLY OURS!’ This tells us that the couple
You have planned to organize a health camp at school. Write a letter to the Manager of a supermarket requesting sponsorship for the event. Name the event and explain how it will benefit both the community as well as the supermarket.
Write the full form for the following.
who's - ______
To whom does Portia compare Bassanio as he steps forward to take the casket test?
A college degree is needed to succeed in life. Argue for or against this statement.
Write a paragraph on ‘Online Shopping’ using the points in the below table.
| Advantages | Disadvantages | ||
| 1. | Time-saving | 1. | Delay in delivery |
| 2. | Variety of products | 2. | Products are not always genuine. |
| 3. | Easy to Pay | 3. | Prone to scams |
| 4. | Easy to order | 4. | At times, it is challenging to return. |
| 5. | Good discounts | 5. | Cannot see or touch the product before purchase. |
Do you like stories from the past? What type of stories do you like?
What leads Mathew Arnold to tell his beloved, “Ah, love, let us be true’, in the last stanza of the poem, The Dover Beach? Write your answer in a short paragraph of 100-150 words.
Write a composition (300-350 words) of the following:
Your teacher has asked you to form a group and work on a particular project. Write an account of how you worked together and what each of you learned from the experience.
