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प्रश्न
Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.
The old woman said to Arun, “Can you help me to cross the street?”
(Begin: The old woman asked Arun……………….)
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उत्तर
The old woman asked Arun if he could help her cross the street.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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) When she heard the news of her daughter’s result, she was very happy.
(B) On ........................................................................................
What is the encaged bird fearful of ?
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.
By which flower was the patriot welcomed?
There's nobody on the house-tops now...
Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Why does Browning say that the palsied watched the execution?
Who was talking to the old man?
Describe the picture of India given by the author.
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
'Appearances can be deceptive'. Give your views on this topic.
(A) As soon as she reached home, she learnt that she had to leave for London.
(B) Hardly……………………………
The delivery boy was requested to bring the parcel the next day. (Rewrite using direct speech)
Walter Scott appears sympathetic to Isaac's troubles. How does Scott highlight the treatment given to Jews through the character of Isaac?
This is the funniest movie I have ever seen.
(Begin : Never ………….)
Mrs. Kumar has been a teacher for thirty years. She will now retire.
He had plenty of wealth but he was not happy.
(Begin: In spite............................................ )
Talk with your family members about elderly people who you have been intimately connected with and who are not there with you now.
Write a short description of someone you liked a lot.
Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.
Scientific intervention is necessary to unearth buried mysteries.
The sound words
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Himalayan Quake 2005
Discuss with your partners
The manner you adopt when you talk about a teacher to other teachers.
Why didn't John Garrideb like the idea of including Holmes in the hunt for the third Garrideb?
Make a list of words which are spelled differently in American and British English.
‘Don’t expect an English cup of tea’—how does this phrase bring out the contrast between English and American attitudes?
There are certain words that are repeated in the poem. For example, ‘no more’ (Line 7).
Find out other similar expressions.
Explain the effect they have created in the poem.
Multiple Choice Question:
The quarrel finally ended when ______
Look at these sentences.
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| ‘Would’ tells us what the author used to do, or what used to happen. | ‘Could’ tells us what the author was usually able to do, or grandfather is now not able to do. |
Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.
Choose would and could to replace the italicised words in the following sentences.
Grandfather says, in the old days,
1. elephants were able to fly in the sky, like clouds. They were also able to change their shapes. They used to fly behind clouds and frighten them. People used to look up at the sky in wonder.
2. because there was no electricity, he used to get up with the sun, and he used to go to bed with the sun, like the birds.
3. like the owl, he was able to see quite well in the dark. He was able to tell who was coming by listening to their footsteps.
Suppose you are Rasheed. Describe in your own words your visit to the fair. Do not refer to the Lucky Shop.
Complete the web highlighting the feelings/emotions of Tenzing after reaching the summit.
Write a summary of the poem using the following points:
- Title
- Introductory paragraph (about the poem, type, nature, tone)
- Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
- Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal)
“Lend thy ears to all but few thy tongue”…. is a famous quote by William Shakespeare. Justify.
Multinational companies expect a different type of Professional CV. Browse through the net to gather information about it.
Identify the incorrect statements from the following and correct them.
Every movie is worth critiquing. Describe in detail each point related to the film review with the help of the following web.
Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.
Mayor Peter Stockmann persuades Mr. Hovstad and Mr. Billing from printing the article.
Hold a debate on - 'Pets or Pests?'
The story is written in an informal, colloquial style - the way it would be told orally. Find and write the expressions where the author addresses the audience directly in the story - for example, ‘but we, O Best Beloved, will...’, ‘Now attend and listen !’
Study the following format of an informal letter carefully. Using the format,
Write an informal letter to your friend who has gone to another town for a month.
Is the insect described in the poem a real insect? Think about an imaginary creature. Describe it in your own words. You may draw its picture and label it.
Make a painting or a collage to show the different things described in the poem.
You have an Environment Protection Week to be celebrated in your school. You have invited an environmentalist. You have to interview him/her about how to save environment. Frame about 10-12 questions for the interview.
Look at the picture given below and frame your own slogan.
Write a letter to the manager of a famous daily, ordering a subscription for your school library.
Local Historians
- Ask students to collect stories about their town from older people.
- Ask them to find out how the streets were named.
- Are there any interesting people or legends to which the street names refer?
- Are there any local places in town about which people tell stories?
- Any haunted houses?
- Let students find out when the town was founded and by whom.
- Visit a local historical society to see old photographs or artifacts.
Let students create an original historical fiction:
Describe the town from the point of view of a fictitious citizen who might have lived in the town long ago. Include local issues of the time in the story. Write the story of the town from the fictionalized point of view of a resident who actually lived.
What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own words. (in about fifty words)
Read the acrostic poem on ‘Friend’. Write an acrostic poem like this on ‘Tree’.
| Friend | Tree |
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Friends always love each other |
T |
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Respect each Other |
R |
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Interact with each other |
E |
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Enjoy playing with each Other |
E |
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Never hurt your friends |
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Do everything together |
Write a formal email to Mr. Sundar Pitchai CEO of Google, requesting him for an appointment to interview him.
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The children walked ______ the bridge.
Punctuate the following sentence.
next wednesday my sister mita is going to join the state bank of india.
Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.
- Everyone has gone to sleep.
- I want to read my book.
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
What are Anil and his friends pulling in picture 3?
______are pulling______
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
sita where are you looking
Make word families. The first word in each has been written for you.
Give another word from the story that means
| completed | |
| surprised | |
| strange | |
| make up your mind |
The girl slept ______ [sound]
Where did the author study in his childhood?
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.
plainclothes man:
What would you do in this situation, if you were Jimmy Wells? Substantiate your reason.
According to Mary Kom, what was the reason for her losing in the finals?
Describe Mary Kom’s personal experiences during her first International Championship match from the time of selection to winning the medal.
Bring out the significance of what Leacock was reading at the photographers.
Why was Miss Meadows upset and dejected?
The poet immortalizes the tree. Elucidate.
Observe the following picture and write a paragraph in about 150 word about each one of them.
Why did William and the other children bully Margot?
Write an e-mail to the Principal of a neighbouring school inviting their pupils to attend the classes if they so wish. Give all details of the classes to be held.
Identify the list in which Abou Ben Adhem's name appeared right at the top.
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 about the topic given below.
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
Write a review of a film that you watched recently, using the points given below. The reveiw is to be published in your school newsletter and should not exceed 300 words.
Name of the film and director - lead actors and their performances - plot - setting - description of a scene that you particularly liked - rating and recommendation.
Based on the short story, The Story of an Hour, discuss what can be inferred about the significance of the open window in Mrs. Mallard’s room. Write your answer in a short paragraph of 100-150 words.
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on any one of the following subjects.
You become what you read. Present your reflections on this statement.
