Samacheer Kalvi solutions for English Class 10 SSLC TN Board chapter 1.1 - His First Flight [Latest edition]

Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Ibn Battuta, Amerigo Vespucci, Xuanzang, Ferdinand Magellan, Bartolomeu Dias, Herodotus, Captain James Cook, Vasco De Gama.

What is common among these individuals? Browse Internet or refer books and share some information about them.

Discuss, why it was considered as an adventurous and dangerous thing to travel in those days?

Mahatma Gandhi, Che Guevera, Guru Nanak, and Gauthama Buddha are some of the famous personalities and thinkers who made extensive journeys to understand life. Do you think journeys can be life-changing?

Share a memorable trip from your life

Have you ever been on an adventurous journey? If yes, share your experience.

"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong - Discuss

Have you ever seen a bird making its first-ever attempt to fly?

Why did the seagull fail to fly?

What did the parents do, when the young seagull failed to fly?

What was the first catch of the young seagull’s older brother?

What did the young seagull manage to find in his search for food on the ledge?

What did the young bird do to seek the attention of his parents?

What made the young seagull go mad?

Why did the young bird utter a joyful scream?

Did the mother bird offer any food to the young bird?

How did the bird feel when it started flying for the first time?

What did the young bird’s family do when he started flying?

How was the young seagull’s first attempt to fly?

How did the parents support and encourage the young seagull’s brothers and sister?

Give an instance that shows the pathetic condition of the young bird.

How did the bird try to reach its parents without having to fly?

Do you think that the young seagull’s parents were harsh to him? Why?

What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?

What happened to the young seagull when it landed on the green sea?

Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying.

Your parents sometimes behave like the young bird’s parents. They may seem cruel and unrelenting. Does it mean that they do not care for you? Explain your views about it with reference from the story

Change the parts of speech of the given words in the chart.

Read the following sentence and change the form of the underlined word as directed.

His family was screaming and offering him food. (to adjective)

Read the following sentence and change the form of the underlined word as directed.

The young seagull gave out a loud call. (to adverb)

Read the following sentence and change the form of the underlined word as directed.

The bird cackled amusedly while flying. (to noun)

Read the following sentence and change the form of the underlined word as directed.

The depth of the sea from the ledge scared the seagull. (to adjective)

Read the following sentence and change the form of the underlined word as directed.

The successful flight of the bird was a proud moment for the seagull’s family. (to verb)

Use the following word to construct a meaningful sentence on your own.

coward - 

Use the following word to construct a meaningful sentence on your own.

gradual - 

Use the following word to construct a meaningful sentence on your own.

praise - __________________

Use the following word to construct a meaningful sentence on your own.

courageous -

Use the following word to construct a meaningful sentence on your own.

starvation - 

Here is a travelogue by the student of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Pattukkottai after their trip to Darjeeling. Listen to the travelogue and answer the following question.

Fill in the blanks with a suitable word.

The students visited ____________ city.

____________ is the third highest mountain in the world.

____________ hill is 13 km away from Darjeeling.

The drinking water is supplied by____________ lake to the city.

After Senchal lake, they visited __________________.

Do you think they had a memorable and enjoyable school trip?

Name a few places that you wish to visit with your classmates as a school trip.

As the sky was cloudy, they could get the glimpse of the Mount Everest.

The toy train covers 14 km in three hours

Tiger hill has earned international fame for the best sunset view.

Here is a dialogue between a father and his daughter. Continue the dialogue with at least five utterances and use all the clues given above.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

BUNGEE-JUMPING

Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a long elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes from the freefalling and the rebound. When the person jumps, the cord stretches, and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.

Jumping Heights, located in Mohan Chatti village, in Rishikesh has been rated as one of the most preferred bungee jumping destinations in India at a height of 83 meters. It is the only place in India where bungee jumping can be done from a fixed platform. This is also India’s only fixed platform Bungee- performed from a professional cantilever, to separate it from entertainment parks, and create instead, an extreme adventure zone. The Bungee has been designed by David Allardice of New Zealand.

The Cantilever platform is built over a rocky cliff over-looking the river Hall, a tributary of River Ganges. Bungee-ing amidst the vastness of nature lends the experience an absolutely breathtaking quality. Jumping heights is well known for its safety measures and experienced staff. It costs around Rs 2500 per jump, a bit expensive, but totally worth the experience. The Bungee jumping experience has been set amidst the astoundingly stunning landscape of Rishikesh. To Bungee jump, one must be at least 12 years and should weigh between 40-110 kg.

Questions

1. What is Bungee Jumping?
2. Can Bungee be performed from a movable object? How? 
3. When do you think Bungee becomes thrilling? 
4. What is the experience when one falls off the platform?
5. Where is the Bungee jumping point located in India?
6. What is the minimum age to Bungee jump?

Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.

Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% - Special Combo Offers – Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.

Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.

Mobile Galaxy – Smartphones – accessories – SIM cards – Recharge – Free Power banks on Mobile purchase – No.1, Toll gate, Trichy

Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.

‘Educational Development Day’ was organized in your school on 15th July. The District Collector was the Chief Guest of the event. As part of the event, many competitions were held and the prizes were distributed to the winners and participants. It was a grand and successful event. Now, as the member of the organizing committee, write a report on the event in about 120 words.

Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.

You are the School Pupil Leader. You have been asked to write a report on the Inaugural Ceremony of English Literary Association of your school which was held recently. Write a report on the same in not more than 120 words. 

Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.

You are the Coordinator of the Science Forum of your school. An event had been organized on account of National Science Day for the members of the forum. Now, write a report on the observation of “National Science Day” at your school.

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

When I was a child, I____________ climb trees easily but now I can’t. (ability in the past)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

I ____________ win this singing contest. (determination)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

You ____________ buy this book. It is worth buying. (advice or suggestion)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

Poongothai  ____________ speak several languages. (ability in the present)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

I swear I ____________ tell lies again. (promise)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

My father ____________ play badminton in the evenings when he was at college. (past habit)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

You ____________ do as I say! (command)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

____________ I have another glass of water? (request)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

Sibi has not practised hard but he ____________ win the race. (possibility)

Complete these sentence using the appropriate modal. The clues in the bracket will help you.

We____________ preserve our natural resources. (duty)

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

Would I have your autograph?

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

I can be fifteen next April.

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

Take an umbrella. It should rain later.

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

The magistrate ordered that he might pay the fine.

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

Make me a cup of tea, shall you?

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

You may speak politely to the elders.

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

You will get your teeth cleaned at least once a year.

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

We could grow vegetables in our kitchen garden but we don’t do it now.

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

Must I get your jacket? The weather is cold.

Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modal.

Could the train be on time?

Read the dialogue and fill in the blanks with suitable modals.

Read the following dialogues and supply appropriate modals.

Here are a few sentences already done for you. The clues given would be helpful to\make more sentences on your own.

1. I would suggest that you take the Uzhavan Express to Thanjavur from Chennai.
2. You will be more comfortable if you could book 3 tier A/C.
3. You could enjoy __________________.
4. You should visit __________________.
5. You mustn’t miss __________________ .
6. You can buy __________________.
7. ______________________________.
8. ______________________________.
9. ______________________________.
10. ______________________________.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

The manager appointed many office assistants.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

You are making a cake now.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

That portrait was painted by my grandmother.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

Malini had bought a colourful hat for her daughter.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

They have asked me to pay the fine.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

The militants were being taken to prison by the police.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

His behaviour vexes me.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

Rosy will solve the problem.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

Our army has defeated the enemy.

Change the following sentence to the other voice.

The salesman answered all the questions patiently.

Change the following into Passive voice.

Please call him at once.

Change the following into Passive voice.

How did you cross the river?

Change the following into Passive voice.

No one is borrowing the novels from the library

Change the following into Passive voice.

Will you help me?

Change the following into Passive voice.

Go for a jog early in the morning.

Change the following into Passive voice.

Why have you left your brother at home?

Change the following into Passive voice.

Nobody should violate the rules.

Change the following into Passive voice.

Someone has to initiate it immediately

Change the following into Passive voice.

Have you invited Raman to the party?

Change the following into Passive voice.

Please do not walk on the grass.

Change the following into Passive voice.

Cross the busy roads carefully

Change the following into Passive voice.

When will you book the tickets to Bengaluru?

In the following sentence, the verb has two object namely Direct and Indirect object. Change each of the following sentence into two passive using a direct object as the subject in one and indirect in the other.

John gave a bar of chocolate to Jill.

In the following sentence the verb has two object namely Direct and Indirect object. Change each of the following sentence into two passive using a direct object as the subject in one and indirect in the other.

Pragathi lent a pencil to Keerthana.

In the following sentence the verbs have two object namely Direct and Indirect object. Change each of the following sentence into two passive using direct object as the subject in one and indirect in the other.

Sudha told the truth to her friend.

In the following sentence, the verb has two object namely Direct and Indirect object. Change each of the following sentence into two passive using a direct object as the subject in one and indirect in the other.

They offered the job to Venkat.

In the following sentence the verb have two object namely Direct and Indirect object. Change each of the following sentence into two passive using direct object as the subject in one and indirect in the other.

The boss showed the new computer to Kaviya.

Rewrite the following passage in Passive Voice.

A few days ago, someone stole Ambrose’s motorbike. Ambrose had left it outside his house. He reported the theft to the police. The police told him that they would try to find his motorbike. This morning, they found his motorbike. The police called Ambrose to the police station. The thieves had painted it and then sold it to someone else. The new owner had parked the motorbike outside a mall when the police found it. After an enquiry, the police arrested the thieves.

Write a recipe of your favourite dish in passive voice. Remember to list out the ingredients of the dish you have chosen and their quantity. Use Simple Present tense to write your recipe.

Write a report of an event held at your school using Passive voice. Use Simple Past Tense to narrate the event.