… WARMING UP … 1. Short stories are of many types. Match the type of story in column A with its description in column B. Ans. 2. Complete the following story using the verbs in the brackets in their proper form :- Ans. One night a man had (have) a dream. He …
… FACTUAL QUESTIONS … What’s the difference between ‘hear’ and ‘listen’? Ans.‘Hear’ means perceiving with the ear the sound made by someone or something and ‘listen’ means willfully paying attention to a sound. How old is the speaker in the poem? Ans. According to me the speaker in this poem would be a young, teenager. Who is …
… FACTUAL QUESTIONS … Give one word for the meanings of each of the names: – Tengumai Bopsulai – Teshumai Tewindrow – Taffimai Metallumai. Ans.Tengumai Bopsulai – Calm Teshumai Tewindrow – Curious Taffimai Metallumai – Naughty Who is the author telling this story to? Ans. The author is telling this story to the readers. Why had …
… WARMING UP … 1. After your SSC Exams/Result you may have to take a decision regarding the choice ofnma career. What factors will you consider?Choose from the block below and complete the web-diagram.(1) Is the option easy/difficult ? (2) Your capability (3) Your likes/dislikes (4) Friends’ decision (5) Parents’ profession (6) Your skills/inborn talents(7) Study the ‘Job Profile’ carefully(8) …
… WARMING UP … 1. Complete the following idioms using the appropriate colour term. (blue, black, green, red) Ans. give someone a black look (a look of anger, dislike, etc.) the black sheep (a person who brings disgrace to the family) a black list (a list of defaulters) a green belt (area of fields, woods, etc. around …
… ENGLISH WORKSHOP … 1. Imagine that your class has to be divided into groups or houses. Each house will have their own colour, symbol/emblem, motto, dress code, a common room with objects of their interest and suitable furniture. Think of sets of four names for the groups. Form groups and work out the (imaginary) details for …
… ENGLISH WORKSHOP … 1. In the diagram below encircle the various features that make the script of a skit/play. List the other words and mention the form of writing of which it is a feature. Ans. Script of a Skit/play – Letter – Poster/Broucher – 2. Choose the proper alternative to complete the following.(i) The skit covers …
… WARMING UP … 1. What changes do you see in nature in each of the following seasons ? A few sentences are given below as examples. Use these and your own to describe a season appropriately. ⇒ New grass sprouts. ⇒ We see mist in the morning.⇒ Tender leaves shoot out on plants or trees. ⇒ …
… FACTUAL QUESTIONS … How did Odysseus plan to defeat the Trojans? Ans. Odysseus planned to build a huge wooden horse so that some of their best fighters can hide inside horse. Then they would burn their tents and pretend to sail away in their ships. But instead of sailing away, they would return in …
… FACTUAL QUESTIONS … How were epics transmitted from generation to generation? Ans. Epics may be composed and sung or recited for many years before they are actually written down. In this way epics were transmitted from generation to generation. Have you seen any of these stories in TV serials or movies? Ans. Yes, I …
