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Compare the two crests.

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The Salton crest was “a demi-lion holding a cross-crosslet in its paw.” The Jago crest was a greyhound. Both were used in the family. Bertie could use either of the crests. Bertie had a feeling that he belonged to Saltpans, who used demi-lion crest always.

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पाठ 2.3: A Shot in the Dark - Exercises [पृष्ठ ६३]

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पाठ 2.3 A Shot in the Dark
Exercises | Q 1. f. | पृष्ठ ६३

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and but or so : 

(i) He was very ill. He did not take any medicine.
(ii) You come back from your holiday. We will discuss the problem.
(iii) He remained absent on Friday. It was foolish of him.
(iv) Rahul ran all the way to the bus stop. He missed the bus. 


Explain the phrase ‘bliss of solitude’ in the context in which it has been used.


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?


The delivery boy was requested to bring the parcel the next day. (Rewrite using direct speech) 


What could the narrator hear as he was lying down?


Give an account of the incidents of racial discrimination that Braithwaite has described in the novel ‘To Sir With Love’. 


Notice the following sentence patterns.

Eternal I rise

Rewrite the above sentences in prose.


Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

He was visually impaired.


Examine the subtle humour in the narration of the story that lightens the gravity of the subject matter.


Notice the use of ‘there’ in the following sentences.

  • There was a big crowd at the fair.

  • There were many things I’d have liked to buy.

Now rewrite the following sentences using ‘there’ in the beginning. Look at the following examples.

  • I can do nothing to help you.

  • There is nothing I can do to help you.

  • A man at the door is asking to see you.

  • There is a man at the door asking to see you.

1. This park has beautiful roses.

2. Your story has no fun in it.

3. We have no secrets between us.

4. My village has two primary schools.

5. This problem can be solved in two ways.


Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.


State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

One man one vote and one vote one value.


Compose four lines expressing the grief of having lost nature due to modernisation.


Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :

Mathilde wrote a note to her friend as dictated by her husband.


Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.

Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.


Prepare a News Report in brief on this Art Festival.


Imagine the Stranger-man narrates how the Neolithic ladies overpowered him. Write an account of the same making him the narrator.


Write your opinion, in your own words:-

Why do you think the children dislike their aunt’s story?


Say ‘WHY’?

The writer grew less dogmatic and more open-minded.


Read the following headline and write a news report. Follow the steps as given.

  • Headline: ‘Tiger attacks 8 years old at Rajiv Gandhi National Park.’
  • Date line: ______
  • Leadline: ______
  • Body of the Report (Use only 3rd person pronouns/Passive voice): ______ 

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Describe in your notebook the challenges you faced while learning to ride a bicycle, swimming, or any skill. Take hints from the web to complete your write-up.


The poem describes the sad demise of the Captain. How would you console the son of the Captain? Write a short paragraph using the points given below.

  1.  Expressing grief on the death.
  2. An act of God.
  3. Words/sentences giving strengths and courage to face the situation.
  4. Add your own points.

Describe the picture in 50 words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words given below.

modern world – left alone – busy – gadgets – cell phones – ignored – feels alone – lonely – sad feeling


The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.

I around me looked.


What had really happened in the dentist’s room?


The narrator got angry because

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The Government of Tamil Nadu has imposed a ban on the use of plastic. Effective implementation of this ban depends on public awareness and individual responsibility.

Write an article of 150 words for your school magazine to create an awareness of the dangers posed by indiscriminate use of plastic. Expand the ideas given below as notes.

Notes:

a. Introduction

(i) Plastic – synthetic material – doesn’t decompose in soil

(ii) Inevitable role of plastic – man’s day-to-day life

b. Human Health Hazard

(i) Leeching of plastic into food – micro plastic entering food chain

(ii) Human body’s inability to deal with this unnatural substance

(iii) Reaction of microplastic in human body and ill effects

c. Adverse Effects on Plants and Animals

(i) Plastic particles choking waterways – affect aquatic animals

(ii) Ingestion by aquatic and terrestrial animals–blocking of intestines and respiratory passages

d. Environmental Degradation

(i) Manufacturing process and burning of plastics–pollute atmosphere

(ii) Plastic–non-biodegradable – interferes with soil microorganisms – affects soil fertility

e. Conclusion

(i) Suggestions for restricted use – alternatives for one-time use of plastics

(ii) Segregation of plastic waste – for recycling


Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.

“Then paint the cut with iodine.” With reference to this line, what is your understanding of Klausner? Do you sympathise with him? Give your reasons.


Imagine a situation where you get an opportunity to change one thing in your school. What would it be? Why do you want to change it? How would you bring about the change?


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