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प्रश्न
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde wrote a note to her friend as dictated by her husband.
उत्तर
Even after a long search, they could not discover the lost necklace. They expected to locate it sometime. They required more time, so Mathilde was forced to write the fake letter to her friend. Her actions of hiding and hurting her friend were immoral and irrational.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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.
You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group?
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.
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(B) In all .................................................................................
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His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
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Explain with reference to the context.
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What thought makes him feel safer?
(A) Some of the cakes had been eaten by the boys before the party began.
(B) The boys…………………………
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
There is no use crying __________ spilt milk
Sergius:
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Louka:
That sort of apology may satisfy a lady. Of what use is it to a servant?
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(ii) Why had he hurt her?
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(v) How does Louka want her hurt made well?
(vi) How does Sergius react to the suggestion
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Bow |
cabin |
rudder |
cockpit |
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stern |
boom |
mainsail |
mast |
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Satyajit should have revealed his predicament to his uncle.
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Tour Manager
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Characters are referred to.
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- Theme
- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
- Your opinion about the poem
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You are a volunteer in your locality to serve people who are affected by floods. How will you caution them to move to a safer place taking only their bare necessities? Describe.
Look at the image of the familiar advertisement given below. Identify the product and try to frame your own slogan for them.
You find it tough to learn a new language ______
Create a poster for the following.
Good handwriting is the index of an individual. Design a poster on the importance of good handwriting. Use catchy slogans or phrases. Your poster should not exceed 50 words.
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| play | stop | buy | learn | see | meet | learn |
| be | eat | go | travel | start | read | visit |
Write three things you have not done in the last three years.
- I have not played ______
- ____________
- ____________
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.
Describe the author’s grandmother.
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(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
Lockdown.
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Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
You are a regular visitor to your school library. Describe your library. Give details of the familiar sights. What do you see and feel as different students come irt and check out the books? Why is this place so important?
Identify the list in which Abou Ben Adhem's name appeared right at the top.
- What do you like best about your school?
- Do you think school is fun?
- Which is the part that you don’t like?
- How often should the teacher give you a test?
Suppose one of your parents or an older relative wants to know about online shopping and you are explaining how to do it. Write a conversation between you and your parent/relative about it.
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- Discuss whether it is necessary to use such items and why they are sold.
- Discuss the possible adverse effects of such food items.
How does John Brown convey his firsthand experience of war to his mother and evoke a deep emotional response in the readers? Justify your answer in about 200-250 words with supporting details from the poem, by John Brown.
