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2017-2018 (March) English Set 1

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Do you consider the title apt?


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.


What arc the poetic devices used in Maya Angelou’s poem “Caged Bird”?


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


Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.

desert sky


Locate instances of irony in the story.


We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.

controlled: ____________


Answer the following question:

“It was to be a battle of champions.” (8)
(i) What qualities did the two champions have? Pick out words and phrases from the paragraph above this line in the text and write them down.

Mongoose

Cobra
(a) ________ (a) ________
(b) ________ (b) ________
(c) ________ (c) ________

(ii) What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight?


The traits of the characters you meet in the extract are jumbled. Sort them out and write them in the appropriate columns.

(Shy, bold, gruff, friendly, withdrawn, perceptive, empathetic, playful, lonely, happy, gentlemanly, frank, mature, dull, sharp, adventurous.)

Jo Laurie Grandpa
     
     
     
     
     
     

Plant the seed of a flower or fruit of your choice in a pot or in your garden. Note its growth every day and maintain a diary recording its progress.


Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has cited the quotes by John Stuart Mill and Daniel O’Connel. Go through the lesson and write down 4 to 5 lines for each of them.


'Seems to touch the starry skies'. The poet has used word imagery. Describe the idea and pick out other similar examples from the poem.


Writing is considered to be one of the most challenging, demanding, and lucrative careers in the world. Match the professions in table (A) with their descriptions in a table (B) and also what they are called from the table (C).

Sr No. A Profession B Description C Known as
1. Blog Writing Writes in scientific journals, university magazines, etc as a result of their Studies and Research a. Translator
2. Story Writing Writes on trends or comments on issues in a column every day or weekly b. Blogger
3. Song/Lyric Writing Writes in National, State, and local newspapers as a staff member c. Journalist
4. Academic Writing Writes long stories of fiction, non-fiction, and other genres d. Story Writer
5. Translating Writes for theatre on genres like fiction and non-fiction, historical, etc. e. Song Writer/Lyricist
6. Newspaper Writing Writes lyrics/songs for films, plays, etc. on a given topic. f. Academic Writer
7. Column Writing Writes/Publishes an information piece, views, opinions, etc. on (www-World Wide Web) g. Dramatist/ Playwright
8. Screen Writing Writes in short on one or more genres of fiction/ in magazines, anthologies, etc. h. Novelist
9. Fiction/Novel Writing Translates an original work from one language into another i. Screenplay Writer
10. Drama/ Play Writing Writes Scripts for Films/ Movies/ TV etc. j. Columnist

Write the character sketch of Dr. Stockmann.


Prepare a formal invitation using the following format:

Mr and Mrs _______________________ solicit the pleasure of your company on the occasion of the ____________________ of their __________________ on _______________ (day), date _______________.

Venue __________________ Time ____________________

(Include other requests like RSVP, No presents please, etc. at the bottom.)


Think and write in your own words.

Why did the traveller choose the road less travelled? What attribute of the traveller does it bring out?


Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.

Father

Mother

  • Works hard to earn a living
  • ______
  • ______
  • ______
  • ______
  • keeps the house clean
  • ______
  • ______

How can you prove this maxim to be incorrect - ‘Too many cooks spoil the broth’. Write a counterview on the given topic. (Clue -Teamwork)


Divide the class into groups and conduct a poster-making competition for an Eye /Blood Donation Camp. Fix up the details of the above camp, like time, place, etc.


Write a letter of enquiry for the following.

Your a librarian in a newly established school. Write a letter to the book dealer inquiring about the list of newly arrived English children's story books and various subject books relevant to 10-14 age groups.


“I will pay tomorrow.” He said that he would pay ______.


Look at the picture and write a paragraph using the clues in the picture.

GROW AND PROTECT TREES


Trees can help you recognise seasons. How do the trees look different in each season? Write a short paragraph with the clues given below.

  • Summer - Trees stretch their leafy branches towards the sun. 
  • Spring - Branches are full of new green leaves.
  • Rain - Trees absorb water and look green. 
  • Autumn - Trees shed their leaves.

Correct the use of the describing word in the following sentence.

I like this the best of the two.


Use the option to fill in the blank.

The cows ______ grazing in the field.


Now make one more question for each picture. Write the question in the space below each picture. Use how many, what are, where are/is, how, why, to make questions.


Complete the following stories by using an appropriate word from the box given below –

my, his, he, your

Sitting on a tree a crow was enjoying a piece of bread. A hungry fox wanted to have that bread. said very sweetly, “Dear brother, I've heard that ______ voice is very sweet. Please sing a song for me.” The foolish crow opened ______ beak and the piece of bread fell down. The fox picked it up in ______ mouth and ran away.


Words like morning, evening, watering end in ing. Write six more words to which ing can be added at the end to form a new word.

  1. ______.
  2. ______.
  3. ______
  4. ______.
  5. ______
  6. ______.

Describe the photographer.


What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.

A politician


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