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CH. CHHABIL DASS PUBLIC SCHOOL

WORKSHEETS

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READING SECTIOI\

(Q -l)Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:

In life, we generally come across various forms of relationships like father-son, husband-wife,

love, friendship ,etc. But, the dearest and heartiest relation of all is of a mother and her child.The bond of mother and child is the purest and holiest. Mother is next to God. She knows

everything .A warm and affectionate touch of your mother will give you immense pleasure and

you will feel as if you are in heaven. She is the only one who nurtures her child by love,

affection and care.

The most respectful and adorable person on this earth is 'Mother.' Even if you fight with her,

argue with her, pour your anger on her, she will forgive you for everything with a gentle smile

on her face and without thinking for a second. Is there any relationship better than this relationwhere there is no ego, no fears, no hard feelings , just the feeling of love and affection? Ihtoday's world,people get so much busy in their lives that they hardly find time for their mothers.

A person should always remember the efforts made by the mother for his betterment and shouldgive utmost respect and care to his mother as she really deserves it . He should let her mother

know what she means to him and she will be the happiest person in this whole world.

We celebrate mother's day once in a year but tell me, do we need any special day to show ourgratitude to our mother who has devoted and sacrificed her whole life for us. We should make

her feel that she means a lot to us each day thatwill be a true gift to her. If you really want to

express your love for your mother , don't wait for long and don't hesitate , go to her and give ahug and tell her " Mother , you are next to GOD, You are the best person on this earth and Ireally mean it. You have given your whole life for me and you deserve the best of everything. Ilove you mother."

(Q-a) Which relation is the most dear and hearty of all the other relationship?(Q-b) How can you express your love towards your mother ?

(Q-c) What has been said about today's generation in the passage?

(Q-d) Do we need any speci al day to show our gratitude to our mother ?

(Q-e) Find the synonym of 'to nourish' from the above passage. (para 1)

(a-0 Find a word from the above passage which means 'thankfulness.'(para 3)

(Q-g) Write the synonym of the word 'embrace' from the above passage. (para 3)

(Q-h) True/False(i) Mother is not the most adorable person on the earth.(ii) Mother is considered next to GOD .

(Q-2\ Read the passage given below and answer the following quesjions -

India's national animal, the tiger, remains under severe threat. More than ayear after the

disappearance of the tigers from Sariska became public, the lord of the jungle has vanished

from 5Oo/o of its historical habitats in Bihar and Rajasthan and from 30Yo in Central India. This

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report in the tiger tragedy was provided by wildlife Institute if India (wII).Even in rhe Shivalik,the tigers have vanished from 30yo ofits areas.

This threat to the tiger arises both 1o*poaching as well as loss of habitat and prey species. Thetiger is a species most endangered by illegal intJrnational trade. world wide Fund(wwF) forNature has released its list of the world'sien most in -demand species bought, sold, smuggled,killed or captured for trade pulpose. The list includes tigers, Asian Rhinos, elephants, sawfish,porbeagle shark, spiny dogfish, lurgRean eel, Fig leaf m"ahogurry, up., and red and pink corals.A surge in rhino poaching over the last few y.urJ i, taking itl t"ii on ,rr"l. f ;iliif,, whilerampant ivory sales in Asia and Africa pose a threatto elephants.

The only positive ?tory to emerge was that of the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve in India, wheretiger's population has been found_at a healthy ll2 injust 500 ,qiu.. kilometer .While the Jimcorbett remain safe, elsewhere , the situation looks dismal.

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(Q-a) What does WWF stand for?(Q-b) What does the threat to the tigers arise from?(Q-c) What are the Rhinos and Elephants killed for ?(9-Al What do you understand by poaching ?(Q-e) Find the synonyr" ol'depressing' frJm the above passage . (para3)(a-0 write the meaning of the word 'dirupp.u.ed' from the a6ove passage. (para1)(Q-g) Write the antonym of .good fortune.,^

rn 7999,the united Nations declared that world Space week would be celebrated each yearfrom october 4 to october 10. The uN members chose october 4 forthe first day of worldSpace week for a very special reason. on octob er 4,1957,, thefirst human-made Earth ,"i.it,",Sputnik I, was launched. At last, space exploration had begun. Anybody can celebrate worldSpace Week. Schools, teachers, countries, businesses and goverulments can decide what theywant to do' Even one person can put together an activity for World Space Week.

The people of Algeria hold astronomy fair every year.There are many things to see at thefair'There are classes to help people learn about space. Many people come to the fair to learnabout new discoveries. In Austria, school children got a special treat.children from six to tenyears old were able to drive a small Mars rover. There were programmes about humans androbots working together . Two young ,. astronauts,, tried spacesuits.

At the Amber Space Festival in Russia, they had afi. There was music, pBinting, sculpture andfilm' The students used aftto tell about space. They made everyone very proud of what they haddone' Since 2000,people all over the world have celebrated World Space Week in many

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different ways. Each country has its own way to celebrate World Space Week. This helpspeople leam more about space.

(a) What happened on October 4,1957 ?

(b) In which country could children drive a small Mars rover ?

(c)Who chose the date for World Space Week?(d) In Russia, how did students celebrate World Space week ?

(e) Write the meaning of 'explore'.

(Q -4)Read the passage given below and answer the questions:

The Neem tree is well known for its medicinal properties. It is recognized only by a few despiteits distinctive curved leaves and annual profusion of star shaped sweet-scented flowers. It is amedium sized or.large tree with a straight trunk. It is an evergreen native of India, Burma andSri Lanka . ,

Young leaves are a pale, tender green tinged with rust . These are eaten on New Year's day toward off sickness during the coming year . Some people to whom the tree is sacred , alsofestoon fresh leaves across their houses when there is an epidemic of chickenpox or to keep evilspirits away when there is a birth or death . Dried leaves are put in cupboards to keep out mothsand cockroaches . Another use of these magic leaves is in poultice form for healing wounds .

From the yellow fruit, is obtained the famous Margosa oil that is effective in the treatment ofleprosy and skin diseases . External application of oil is believed to cure rheumatism. In fact,every part of this tree is of some value.

(Q-a) What properties does a Neem tree have ?

(Q-b) Why do people eat its leaves on New Year's day ?(Q-c) Why do people use its leaves as a festoon across their houses ?(Q-d) What is the use of Margosa oil ?

iq-"j Find the synonym of 'soft and genttre' from the above passage. (passage 2)(a-0 True/False(i). Margosa oil is not obtained from yellow fruit .

(ii) Neem tree is not a native of Burma(iii) Leaves of Neem tree are used for healing wounds .

(O -S)Rgad the following passage given below and answer the questions:

The Arabs played a major role in the history of exploration. They conquere d a gigantic empire,spreading their religion of Islam and its teaching in the 6th and the 7th centuries. The merchantsof Arabia who traded with India and far east were rich. The Arab ships had triangular sails andneeded only a small crew and were known as 'Dhows'. r

The Arab merchants travelled to India, China, Russia, Southem Africa and Zanzibar (Tanzania).They did this betwe'en the 7th and 9th centuries. The Arabs learned about navigation through

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trading assignments in the Indian Qcea1. They learned how to find their way with the herp ofstars' The Arabs also made maps. one famor, *up was_ made by a spanish born Arab,namedIdrisi in 1150 who explored France and England as werl as the east. This map was made on asilver tablet' Idrisi may also have exploredlhe Atlantic, which ,o irr. Arabs was ,The

Sea ofDarkness'' If he did so, he was the only A;rb ;;" took the risk.The most famous Arab explorewas Ibn Batuta' from Tangier in NorthAfrica. m ni, 30 years of voyages he travelled120,00Okm.

The great Arab explorers had a tremendous impact on people and inspired many stories like'sindbad the Sailor' and 'The Thousand and thl orr. Niglri,. it west came into contact withthe Arabs during the crusades when the christians were trying to win back Jerusalem (r096-1291). u YY!r'- trJtrtg tu \

The Arabs' infact' knew more about Mathematics, Science and Geography than the Europeans.The Arabs were not just explorers ro. prrpor.r'"io.ae and search of new land but arsoreligious men, spreading Isiam wh".eue.,h.y;;;,

(Q-a) What is the religion of the Arabs ?(Q-b) which countries did the Arab merchants trade with ?(Q-c) In which period did the Arab merchant, ,iri, china, India and Russia ?(Q-d) What was the ,Atlantic,called

by the arri, f(Q-e) The great Alab explorers we:e inspired U1.-*y stories. Name any two .

E-3r{?f,:ffi:ii.,J:Sr'il1rch the a'Lus m.* -ore than the Europeans .write any two.

(Q-h) Pick out the words from the passage which mean the same as _

(a) traders (para2)(b) huge (para 3)

Let's learn the secret of life,It's always worthy to be quiet.Peace and contentment are the paths of glory,Hatred, ill-will and envy bring i, ,o success story,Sacrifice ego and do away rrilh urg..,!:t., sympathy, help you need to remember.Honest work and labour should focus your mind,Doing one's duty is unique in its kind.Torture and murder can spoil your career,Be a determined soldier like afar sighted w arrior,If we obey and respect the laws of the land,

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Happiness and honour will never be away from our end.So let's learn the secrets of life,It is always worthy to be quiet.

(Q-a) What does the poetess wBnt us to learn?(Q-b) What are the two paths of glory?(Q-c) Who is a far-sighted warrior?(Q-d) Write two pairs of rhyming words from the above poem.(Q-e) Write the synonym of 'ego' and 'glory'.

(Q-2) Read the given poem and answer the questions :

The Sun descending in the west,The evening star does shine;The birds are silent in their nestAnd I must seek for mine.The moon , like a flowerIn heaven's high bower'With silent delightSits and smiles on the night.

Farewell, green field and huppy grove,Where flocks have took delight,Where lambs have nibbled, silent moveThe feet of angels bright;Unseen they pour blessingAnd joy without ceasingOn each bud and blossom,And each sleeping bosom.

They look in every thoughtless nestWhere birds are covered warm;They visit caves of every beast,To keep them all from harm.

If they see any weepingThat should have been sleeping ,

They pour sleep on their head ,

And sit down by their bed .

(Q-a) Write one rhyming pair of words from the above poem. r(Q-b) Write synonym of 'joy' from the poem. (stanza2)(Q-c) Write the antonym of the word 'ascending' from the above poem .(stanza l)(Q-d) When does the evening star shine ?

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(Q-e) What is the 'moon' compared to in the above poem ?

(Q-flWhV did angels come down on the earth ?(Q-g) What do angels do when they see anybody weeping ?

(Q-3) Read the poern given below and answer the questions :

Found here ,there and everywhereRed, yellow, green and blueDo you need some more clues?Yes! It is polythene

Which makes your city uncleanKnown to be non-biodegradableYet the mess created is incredibleIt gets stuck in the gutter,Chokes mother earth,

Polybags even kill a number of cattleLike warriors dying without a battle.Polybags when spread over a mileMake the whole land infertileWhen burnt they give out poisonous gases

Which may prove fatal for the masses.

Apart from the Y2K problem,This is the current threatWhich is making environmentalist fretMeasures are being taken to ban polythene.And spread awarenessAbout the alternatives.

With the help of parents and teachers

Let's pledge for the New YearSuy no to polytheneAnd help to keep our city green.

(Q-a) What all colours does polythene come in ?

(Q-b) What makes our city unclean?(Q-c) What does plastic release when it is burnt?(Q-d) What happens to the cattle if they swallow plastic bag? 1

(Q-e) What can we do to ban polythene?(a-0 Write two rhyming pairs from the above poem.(Q-g) Find a word from the poem which means the same as 'to swear'.

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WRITING SECTION

Notice Writing:

1. You are the head boy/girl of your school. Your school is going to organize a

solo song competition. Write a notice to inform the students about it.

2. You are the sports captain of your school. Your school is organizing a

basketball championship in the school. Write a notice to inform the studentsabout it.

3. You are Ravi/Riya .You have found a folder with some documents. Write a

notice to inform the students about it. Write all the details.

4. You are the head boy/girl of B.N.M.B, School, Kanpur.You school isorganizing a three - days trip to Rajasthan. Write a notice for the notice boardinviting the names for the trip. Give all the necessary details.

Letter: Formal and Informal

1. You are Amit lAmita of class-7.Write a letter to your friend regretting yourinability to attend his birthday party.

2. You are Atul of class-7 .Write a letter to your father requesting him to buy abicycle.

3. Write an application to your Principal requesting him/her to arrange spokenEnglish class in the school.

4. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining against dumping ofgarbage in front of your society.

5. You are Manish and your aunt is not well. Write a letter to your ailing aunt toknow about her health.

Diarv Entry:

1. You are the student of class-7.Recently you have visited somb historical places.Write a diary entry about it.

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2. You are ManojA{itali .Last night, You went to attend a grand wedding party.Make a diary entry about it.

3. You are the student of class-7. You went to watch an educational movie withyour classmates from the school. Write a dairy entry about it.

4. Summer vacations are going to start and you are going to enjoy your summervacations. How would you feel on the first day of your summer break? Write adiary entry for it.

Bio-sketch:

1. Read the following details and write the bio-sketch of Lal Bahadur Shastri:

2 October: Bom in a poor family at Mughal Sarai, U.P.1927: Marries Lalita1928:joins Congress as an active worker at the call of M.K. Gandhi1951: Elected to Rajya Sabha1955-1965: Became Minister at the centre1964: Elected as P.M. of Indial1 January: Died of a sudden heart attack at Tashkent, Russia

2. Read the following details and write the bio-sketch of APJ Abdul Kalam:Born: 15 Octobe41931, Rameshwaram, TamilnaduFamous as : Missile Man of India, a famous scientistAchievements: received honorary doctorates from 30 universities globally

Worked as aeronautical engineer with DRDO and ISROAwards: 1981- Padma Bhushan, 1990- Padma Vibhushan,

1997- Bharat Ratna2002-2007 : served as the 1lth President of IndiaDeath: 27 JuIy 2015 in Meghalaya

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GUTDED COMPOSITION

Q-1 Write a paragraph on the following topics with the help of given clues inabout 120 words :

a. ooThe Importance of Newspaper"

( should be read regularly,window to the world, keep us updated, information.cheap, easy to aan-ry, events of the world, great personalities, differentnewspapers, favourite columns of different age groups, article, cartoons, T.V.programmes, movie reviews, book reviews, recipes for the new dishes, science,technology, dft,literature, sports , enhance knowledge, improve vocabulary, intoday's age of information and knowledge, common man's best friend)

b. "The Value of Books"

( store house of knowledge, best friend to be with, have been written onvarious subjects, religious books, story books, novels, encyclopaedia, appealto all age groups, ideal way to spend time, electronic media is no match forbooks, can be read anywhere, any time, one should choose good books,works of authors like Ruskin Bond, Enid Blyton, Arlhur Conan Doyle arepopular, reading nurtures the mind, emiches the mind, the best way to spendleisure time)

c. ooThe Young generation is blindly aping the West"

( influence of westem culture , dresses worn, food habits, fake attitude,priorities in life have changed, goal in life blurred, effect on personahty,advantages and disadvantages, good points to be learnt from the west,maintain cleanliness of public places, improve discipline and have respectfor time, advance further in the field of technology, good aspects of Indianculture, traditions and spirituality should also be adopted by the modernyouth, concern for the aged, meditation, yoga are positive aspects of richIndian culture and heritage, should learn positive things from the West andcombine with the above, a wholesome, tolerant, progressive attitude shouldbe developed, will help the youth to be more focused and do well along.)

DATA INTERPRETATIOI{Q-l The diagram given below shows the year wise profits of a company in crores.Write a brief paragraph to be presented before the shareholders explaining (i) therise and (ii) the fall in profits. (word limit 100).

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Q-2 Parents and students showed mixed reaction to the introduction of gradingsystem in class X board examination. Study the pie charts given below and expressyour views on grading system. (word limit : 100)

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SHOULD GRADING SYSTEM BE INTRODUCED RIGHT NOW?

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Indian FiIm Music Indian classicar Music ry""i"r" i.rJ",.Records cassettes Records cassettes Records cassertes

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NOTES COMPLETION

e-1 Ravi bought fabrics worth Rs. 2"500 from the shop 66Todav:s best" and

ffike part in a luckv dip. Complete the following passase

using th,e points given below:stprizetriptoLondon.dinner.famousrestaurant.

ioat ride Thames-six second prizes-Thailand tour-l0 days]

Ravi was told by the shopkeeper that the first prize would be shared by four lucky

ones. They would get a"hurr.. to (a) (b) is

another attraction. They would also be taken (c) . The (d)

*ould be taken on a tour . This would be a tour of Thailand for

ten days.

e-2civen below is some information collected bv a reporter, Mr. Malhotra. '

otes for a news item in a newspaper'Complete the

news item using the given notes-ack.termites.sell-17Malaysianringgit,about$7-

io,. qu".n termite-length-S cms-belief-improves health-eat three ways-live-dip

in aicohol-preserved in rice wine-sell-local-coffee shops.l

Singaporeans have been flocking to a nearby Malaysian town to feast in a

fashionable but expensive snack, termites. The termites (a) ------ upto

seventeen Malaysian rinngit, about seven dollors for a queen termite, which can be

(b) . They ur. 1.; . They are taken in three ways: live ,

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shops.

O-3 Read the clues given below carefullv and complete the DaraEraDhs with

the help of given clues :

(i) [ Shantiniketan-build-1902-Tagore-revive-open air teaching-famous art and

.ruit ..rtre-every year-festivals-organise-dances, songs, plays-perform-students]

Shantiniketan (a) by Tagoreint902. The traditional method ofteaching (b) by his open air teaching- It gained great (c)

an xt and craft centre. Every year festivals (d) with

dances,songs and plays performed by the students.

(ii) Egyptians discovered paper-made of stalks of tall reed-from word 'Papyrus'-I

supplies limited-export restricted]

fne (u) tlie Egyptians . It (b) reed. The English word

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Topic - Verbs

Q- I Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs from the bracket:

1. Rome not built in a day. (was/ were)

2. The chapter we are studying very interesting .(is/ are)

3.The tree that fallen across the road atall one. (has/have , arel is)

4. The fleet of ships from London stationed in the harbour. (is/are)

5. Jane just finished his homework. (have/ has)

Q2- Pick out the direct and indirect objects from the following sentences:

1. She sent her friend an email.

2. Sally will help you with your housework.

3. He gave them abag full of money.

4. John sold me a ear.

5. I wish you good luck.

6.Where did you put the keys?

7. Alice wrote a book on the French revolution.

8. My father bought us a new TV set.

Q3. Pick out the transitive and intransitive verb from the following sentences:

1. They slept in the street.

2.She gaYe a cookie t the child.

3.My father doesn't drink coffee.

4.I ate the cherries.

5. She laughed at the joke.

6. My uncle always keeps the money in a wallet.

7.He was crying all day long.

8. It was raining atthat time. r

9. We showed her the photo album.

10.The doctor advised me to exercise regularly.

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TOPIC.THE SENTENCE

Ql. Find out the subject and predicate in the foltowing sentences:

a. The Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan is one of the wonders of the world.

b. The flowers of a plant become fruits.

c. The blackboard in the classroom is new.

d. Mrs. Mittal, our Seience teacher, is teaching in our class.

e. Jogging is good for health.

f. The dog and his four little playful pups ran after the cat.

Q2. Write the kinds of the sentences:

a. Put the notice on the notice board.

b. What are you doing here?

c. What a beautiful painting it was!

d. What a boring speech she made!

e. Do not lean out from the window of a moving bus.

f. Did I say anything to make you angry? _g. Get lost.

Q3. Add appropriate question tags to the following sentences:

(a ) She is collecting stickerS,_?(b) We often watch television in the afternoon, ?

(c) You have cleaned your bike, .,?(d) John and Max don't like Maths ,_?(e) Mary didn't do her homework last Monday, _?(0 I'- clever , ?

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TOPIC. THE ADJECTIVES

Ql Find out the adjectives and write their kinds also:

a. What kind of soil is this?

b. He passed in the fifth attempt.

c. This pen is blue in colour.

d. Every word of his story is false.

e. Here are some grapes.

f. All men are equal.

g.Which sari do you want?

h.There aren't many people at the cinema.

i. That girl won the secondprize.

j. The car sustained heavy damage in the accident.

Q2 Fill in the blanks with correct degree of adjectives:

a. Who is the girl in your class? (beautiful)

b. Her husband is ten years than her. (old)

c. I think you require a _ diet.(nutritious)

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moment of my life. (proud)

e. Martin speaks English . (we11)

f. This is the book I have ever read. (interesting)

g. As compare to that, this is the _option. (good)

h.Garimaisu-woman,butRadhaisthanGarimaandHemaisthe woman in town. (rich)

i. You are than your sister. (active)

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Tenses

Q.l Rewrite the following sentences using the tense indicated in the brackets.1. He will do his work with diligence. (Simple present)

2. I followed his instructions. (Simple future)3. That willbe interesting. (Present continuous)4. I will not allow this to happen. (Simple past)

5.My trip to the USA was successful. (Simple present)

6. He worked very hard. (Future continuous)7. I will never raise any demand. (Present perfect)

8. He walked out of the room without looking at anybody. (Simple future)9. He is crying at the top of his voice. (Past perfect)10. Great deeds were never done by small men. (Simple present)

11. I will never have betrayed my country. (Simple future)12. John broke his leg. (Present perfect)13. I know it is not the right thing to do. (Simple past)

14. We buy vegetables from the market. (Present perfect)

Q.2 Fill in the correct form of the verb - All tenses1. They2.r

in Chicago for 20 years (be).

a wonderful film in the cinema last night. (see)

3. The sun at 6:38 yesterday morning (rise)4. The sun when the climber reached Mount Everest. (shine)

5. I promise that I this secret to anyone (not tell)6. Unfortunately,just as we got to the airport their plane(take).7.They to the movies only once in a while (go)8. I was tired yesterday because Isleep).9. Sh! Someone

well the night before (not

to our conversation (lister-r)!

10. When I left the house this morning, it (already rain)1 1. I think Bob for London this very moment.(leave)12. The plane13. I

off in a few minutes. (take)up at 7 every moming but this morning I

long and I trp until 8. (get, sleep, not

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cheap house. (live)17. Everyone

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my watch because it is being fixed (not wear).an easy quiz so far (be).in an apartment right now because they can't find a

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when the earthquake hit the small town. (sleep)

by herself since her divorce (live)

such a stupid mistake (make).

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Q.3 Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple present or present Continuous)

1. Look! Sara (go) to the movies.2. On her right hand, Sara (carry) her handbag.3. The handbag (be) very beautiful.

on black shoes but now she4. Sara usually (put)(wear) white trainers.

5. And look, she (take)_ an umbrella because it(rain)

Q.4 Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or past perfect)

1. When he (wake up) , his mother (already/prepare) breakfust.

2. We (go) to London because our friends(invite) us.

3. He (hear) the news, (go) to the telephone anda friend.

4. When she (start) learning English she (alreadylleam) French.

5. Jane (already ltyp") three pages when her computer(c.ash)-.

6. By the time the doctor (arrive) at the house the patient (die)

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7. Before that day we (never / think) of traveling to Japan.8. I (know) him a long time before I (meet)

family.9. They (not / know) where to meet because nobody

(tell) them.10.It (be) cloudy for days before it

to rain.(begin)

Q.5 Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple future or future perfect)

1. Tomorrow I think I (start) my new project.2. I (finish) it by the end of this month.3. The teacher (probably/assign) a test to his students next

Monday.4. He(correct) it by the end of next week.5. My friend (certainly/get) a good mark.

our homework. I6. By 9 o'clock, we (finish)7. They (leave) the classroom by the end of the hour.

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PUNCTUATION

Q.1- Itewrite the following sentenees using appr*priate punctuation marks and rapital lettersw'herever Eecessary.X. river ,vamlina t}:ws thr:ough agra2. eiffel tower is the most famous lronument in france3. my brother is a singer4. where have you been all this rvhile5. you look hot arc you ill6. come here at once7. rohan is a smar"t boyL sania couldnt believe her e,ves r.vl:en she saw the bicyclef. india is the seventh largest country'in the warlclI0. mumbai is the capital of maharaslrtra11. my best ftienclbnd his family are moving to chennai12. you dont lor:k lrappy to see me do you13. you shouldnt have done this to johni4. lhere is a iarge r:ain f'orest in south America15. viraj stays in London

Q.2- Read each sentence and add a period or exclamation mark to complete the sentence.1. Wow You did a greatjob on that project _2.I'm going to have to give more effort in class

3. You are stupendous4.I am so very proud of you5. We are walking home after practice

6. I like to play basketball in my spare time7. There are seven days in a week_8. You are the best teacher I've ever had

9. Thank you so much for buying me that gift10. Let's go fishing in the summer

Q.3- Underline and rewrite the incorrect words and write it properly with the punctuationsmarks.

a special garden

she looked surprised she said your garden must be big he said that it is and he had plans to make itbigger he took the ladder out of the garage he set it up in the garden room when he was on theladder he could reach the top of the walls now he could have trees in his garden he made a pear treand a walnut tree he made vines to hang from the branches he made birds' nests in the trees

it rained one night and he lay awake my garden will be gone he thought but it was not gone only afew vegetables were washed away

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PRONOLIN

e,1- Compiete the foEtrrwing sentences using the eorreet forr*t of the pr'or?oun given in the

brackets.1. Why are you shouting at . ". "'? (l)

Z.We are waiting for . (th*Y)

3. FIe shorildn't have done this to " "' ty*u)4. tle loves . . . . '. parents more than anyone else' {he)

5. We didn't expect this fram " fte)6. .." ....". parents live abroad. (I)

7.He wants ta marry .. ".. (slie)g. The dog is lrappy. lt has hacl . brealcfast. (it)

E. W* *r*]r*uirrg to . . ".... new home next month. (we)

10. He has nevet'been to the cotllltr.v rvhere " "'" parents were born' (he)

e.2- Write a pronoun that could replace the underlined word(s) is each sentence' '

1. Joseph loves to sing.

2. Jennifer and carl enjoy listening to Joseph's singing.

3. Joseph will sing a duet with Olivia'

4. Olivia has a beautiful voice too.

5. The concert will be tomorrow evening'

Q.3- Pick the pronoun in each sentence'

1. We all told the boss that we wanted to have salaries paid in advance but he just ignored

a. ours/itc. their/our

b. his/herd. we/his

b. his/hisd. him/him

2. When the man asked me how I had got

of

-.a. mylmec. his/him

address, I told him that I was given it by a relative

3. Although _ in the room seemed to follow

- said by the speaker, he never intended to

simpli$, his language.

a. no one/anYhingc. anyone/nothing

4. I hope you will enjoY

-at the re-union partythis weekend because I won't be able to be there

b. nobody/nothingd. anybody/nothing

?a?

a. you/myself b. yours/myselfc. you/me d. yourself/myself

5. We decided to do d) the cooking ---- instead of hiring a catefing company for the party.

a. of our own b. oneselfc. by ourselves d. ours

Q.4- Circle any pronoun that you see in the story below.

Jane and Jack went out to play" It was a hot Saturday afternoon as they played bal1. After playingwith the bal1, they went on the swings in the backyard. Jane ran ahead of Jack.

"I wonder where she is going," Jack said quietly. Waiting for a moment, Jack then ran after Janequickly. "Wait ibr me!" he yelled. As Jane looked back, she srniled sweetly. "I will rneet ybu at thetop of the hi11," she yellecl back as she kept running. Jack was out of breath, but he still managed tocatch up with her.

"H*y," he said panting. "You run fast," he continued.

"I know!" said Jane giggling loudly as she poked Jack's aim playfully and he laughed as well.

Q"5- Fill in the blank with the right pronoun.

1) Did he see _*-?

a. us b. we

2) i took the bag from

a. him b. they

3) My brother and _ rvent to the park?

a. I b.us

4) What did

-

do about the car?

a. them b. they

5) What did _ say about the work?

a. she b. me

ADVERB

Q.1- Choose the correct item- Adjective or Adverb1. He (correct, correctly) defined the terms. The answer sounded (correctly, correct).

2. She (quickly, quick) adjusted the fees. She adapted (quick, quickly) to any situation.

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3. He measured the floor (exact, exactly). They proved to be (perfectly, perfect) (exact, exactly)measurements.4. The stillness of the tomb was (awfully, awful). The tomb was (awfully, awful) still.5. lt was a (dangerously, dangerous) lake to swim in. The man was (dangerous, dangerously)drunk. The gas smelled (dangerously, dangerous).6. She performed (magnificent, magnificently). lt was a (magnificent, magnificently) beautifulperformance.7. Her voice sounds (beautifully, beautiful). She sang the song (exact, exactly) as it was written. W

heard it (perfectly, perfect).B. He was a very (sensibly, sensible) person. He acted very (sensible, sensibly).9. Mike wrote too (slow, slowly) on the exam. He always writes (slow, slowly).10. Talk (softly, soft) or don't talk at all. The music played (softly, soft).11. Andrea knows.the material very (good, well). She always treats us (good, well).12. You mustsend payments (regular, regularly). We deal on a (strictly, strict) cash basis.'13. The mechanic's tools were (well, good). The foreman said that his work was (good, well) done14. She worked (careful, carefully) with the sick child. She was a very (careful, carefully) worker.15. He did not pass the course as (easy, easily) as he thought he would.

Q.2- Underline the adverbs in the following sentences and write their kinds.

1. Kishore plays tennis well.

2. She is too shy.

3. He arrived quite early.

4. When are you expecting them?

5. Do you know the time when he wil arrive?

6. He often comes here.

7.He behaved rather foolishly.

8. Why are you late?

9; The reason why he was absent is not known.

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10. He ran fast to catch the bus.

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V}IDirect and Indirect SPeech

Q-1 Change the following sentences into Indirect speech-

a) Shiva says, "I am eating apple pie."b) Brijesh will say, "I am not well and cannot exert myself."c) The girl said, "I am scared of monsters."d) The teacher said to us, "'Water boils at 100 C."e) She said, " He likes Mughlai food."f) Rashi told him, "Your bag is new."g) Granny said, " The pickle will be ready by next week."h) Sheetal said to her Geography teacher, "Roma found the map work veryconfusing."i) The fisherman said to the customer, "The fish is fresh and will taste good."j) Rita told her, "Your friend likes you." '

k) Rita said to you, "Your friend likes you."1) Rita told me, "Your friend likes you."m) The plumber said to the lady, " I will replace the tap next week."n) The boys said to the teacher, "'We are going to Delhi to play football next

week."o) Seema said to her mother,"Itwas very hot yesterday."p) Rahul said to his father, "A11 the flights are delayed today due to heavy rain."q) The teacher says, "We should always respect our elders."r) Rina said to me, "She was reading the book."s) He says, "I am tired."t) Soham said to Rohan, " I had gone to market last night."u) Shambhavi said to me, " You should enroll in a dance class.

v) Pete said , "Maria is playing her best these days."

w) Rohan said to me , "I am going to market tomorrow."

Active and Passive Voice

Q-l Use the Passive form of verbs given in the brackets to complete a part of anotice-

A11theparticipantsoftheupcomingsportsmeetafe-(request)toassemble in the hall at 8 a.m. Chocolates

- (distribute) and gifts

(give) to all. You

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(expect) to reach on time. Names ofvolunteers _ (write) by the Sports Captain and

(display) on the board tomorrow for the up-coming Inter-School Sports Meet.t

Q-2 Rewrite the following sentences in the passive voice-

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1) The teacher uses that cubicle.2) Mahesh sketched the map.3) Ramesh had borrowed,o-. money.4) Neha is selling fruits in the market.5) Ramu was growing apples in the orchard.6) Dinesh will paint a landscape.7) Nora was playing cricket.8) A group of scientist is conducting a servey.9) Did Rahul give you the bills?10) Who teaches you Maths?11) Which road have the protesters blocked?12)Do you bake the cake?13) Will girls perform the dance on the stage?l{)Have they fiven you money?15) She is eating the pudding.16) She made him complete the task.17) Do they watch the match every month?18) The carpenter was cutting wood.

1?)]!: old lady will distribute blankets among the needy families.20) Ridhma eats biscuits every evening.21) People read the newspaper.22) Satish has cooked Thai green culry.23)The tourist is taking a photograph.24) the old king had built the forr.25) Meena will direct the play.

Q-3 rt is the festivar time and the family is preparirv.rr .rr,r a,u rrre ramrry IS preparing to celebrate christmas ina big way'Read the following sentences and filt in til'e trtant " *i*t rha nqooi.,o

form of verbs in the simple piesent tense_in the blanks with the passive

The floor ------------ - - (mop) and the carpet (clean). The christmastree -- (kept) in the middle and (decorate) by all the children.A big starwafers

(hang) at the entrance and cookies, cake,

are also(serve) to all . There is happiness and cheer in the air. candres

(light) and all _(give) gifts.

Q-4 Rearrange the foilowing jumbred words into meaningful sentences:

1 ) yesterd ay I r eadh ooVthe /I2) al tail I mou s e/l ong lhas / the3 ) bird s/th e I into I thels o aredlsky4) w aste I notl w e I w aterlmust

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Worksheet on Prepositions

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Write the correct preposition of time. (in, on, at)

4. It happened

5. He started work

6. She often goes out

7. She often goes out

8. It rains a lot

9. I getup 7am.

lO.The lessons are

1 1.It was popular

l2.The class is

13.It was popular

14.Peter is playing tennis

15.My brother's birthday is

16.My birthday is

1. I saw her

2. I saw her

3. I was born

17.

21He was born

22.I went there

23"She'll be at work

24.We met

Christmas.

Christmas day.

July.

200r.

Friday.

Christmas day.

Monday.

night.

Friday night.

spnng.

the afternoon.

the 1980s.

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

the twentieth century.

Sunday.

the 5th of November.

18.I don't like walking alone in the streets

19.What are you doing

20.Let's meet

May.

1666, a great fire broke out in London.

the afternoon?

six o'clock.

July.

t978.

night.

25.They drove to Rochester

26.We arrived in this country

27.Ilove to go shopping

28.We get up early

September 15th.

October.

Christmas time.

the morning.

29.Do you dream night? 2-I

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,...*.. ., *U. .. ' CONJUNCTIONS

FILL IN THE, BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE CONJLINCTIONS

l. Elizabeth works hard, Jane is lazy.(u) and (b) or(c) because (d) but

he is poor, he is contented.(a) unless (b) until(c) though (d) yet

3. I trust her she always speaks the truth.(u) hence (b) thus(c) because (d) but

4. Wait for me I return.(a) if (b) so

(.) till (d) as

5. I rang the bell no one answered.

(a) and (b) but(.) so (d) if

6. He failed in the examinatio., _ he did not work hard.

(a) but (b) although(.) because (d) therefore

7. You must not tell lies your mother will punish you.

(a) or (b) but(c) and (d) unless

8. Don't go there you are called.(a) since (b) therefore(c) unless (d) because

9. Is Rita your sister Your cousin.(u) and (b) but(c) or (d) because

10. I am going to Kolkatta my brother is going to Chennai.

(a) but (b) and(c) because (d) since

1 1. he was an industrious worker, I encouraged him.(a) unless (b) though(c) before (d) as

12. You will get late you hury to the meeting.

(u) because (b) unless

(.) if (d) though

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Articles: a, an or the?

Complete the sentences using a or an.

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JUMBLED SENTENCES

1 .will/on/we/soon/go I al v acation

2. to lRavi I al w entl movi e/ye st er day I w atch

3 . th i s/i f/u s e I y ou I to I w antl chair lc o m fortab I y/s it

4. sing/Kitt y I asl didn, t/as/Aisha/beautifu I

5 . you/me/woul d/to I like I letter/po st/the

6. drop ly oulme/would/station/th el atlplease

T.Sheena/please/reachltolon/theatreltellltheltime

8. rolled/th e lby lb allldown/stairs/the/itsel f9 - e atl to I to o/i s/ch o c olate s r many I f or I go o d, lchi 1 dren/n ot

1 0 . was/o f I r I rid I thinki nglo f/s e rv ant I gettingl my I old

1 1 .warmin gl be globall controlled/must

I 2 .rule d I the I for I B riti sh/o v er r ar rndia r tim e/r on g

1 3 . wel c ome/chi e f/the/princip allGue st/the/wi I I

I 4 .y oul change I did I w antr the /yours e l f/scho or/to

1 5 . attend I s ay I I I ple as e/what/to

1 6. was/ caught/wh o lbur glar /by I the

17 .into I he/ fearlessly/room lthel dark/went

1 8 . him/th e I p olic e I theft/with I char ge d/

19.have la lyou I drivinglshould/ licence/

20.be/she I gladl will/tolhearl news/this

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Editine

Edit the followins sentences :

1. The result on the whole are quite encouraging.

2. What a heart-rending story she tell!

3. This car is old but it is of good condition.

4. Children are fond to eating sweets.

5. Rahul is taller to his cousin.

6. The Ganga is a longest river of India.

7. The brakes were apply by the driver.

8. His address is known by me.

1. Edit the followins passase:

a) Dr. C. V. Raman, who has wonb) the Nobel Prize of Physics in 1930,

c) interviewed, the few candidates ford) the post for a scientific assistant.

e) After the interview had ended, he found

0 a candidate was still sit there.

2. Edit the foIowine passaee:

a) Last evening, the children go forb) a walk and did not returned tillc) 9 p.m. although they have instructions

d) to be back home latest at 8. The

e) parents were naturally worried to them.

lncorrect Correct

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ONIISSION

In the following passages, one word is missing from each line. Write themissing word along with the word that comes after and before in the spacegiven below:

Before Missing After

1. a) A new hospital been constructed

b) near city. lt has been

c) developed a very big industrial

d) group and has number

e) of facilities the patients.

2.a)Birbal summoned the servants gave

b) them wooden stick each. He told

c) them keep it with them for the

d) night and return it to in the

e) morning. The sticks, he said magical

f) and would increase their length three

g) inches possessed by a thief during the night.

3.a)Animals communicates with another in many

b)interesting ways. These may consist signs,

c) gestures, looks, smells even light

d) produced the body. Song and dance

e) are two means of communication.

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An Adventure

1. Word Meaning

Conopy Trekkers Glaciers Shade

Dispersing Miniature Assistance Trails

2. Fill in the following-

1. The Nepalese generate electricity power withstations.

2. tr hired to take turns carrying me.

melt their water runs down the mountains.

hydroelectricity

3. As

4. is best described as a flat fried doughnut.

5. The mtiin dish for the Nepalese is

3. Short Answer questions-

Q.l How do the sherpas use a doko to carry him over the mountains?

Q.2 What is Nepal famous for?

Q.3 Which mountain was Tsering talking about?

Q.4 How do Nepalese generate electric power?

4. Write the antonym of following words-

Rude Enjoy Necessary

Insert purchased Amazing

5. N{ake Sentence of the following words-

Bacteria Wheelchair Mountains

Settlement Trails Blind

6. Read carefully and mark true or false-

1. The author hired four Sherpas. \

Cold

Stopped

Doko

Expression

2. Glaciers melt and water runs down the mountains.

3. Nepalese are rude people.

4. A doko is usually used to carry suppliers or small children. r

5. Temperature on the.trails got as low as 15 degree Celsius.

Lucy Grav

1. Word Meaning

Fawn Plied Wanton Faggot-band

Mountain Roe Furlong Lonesome Dwelt

2. Extract Reading-

Oft I had heard of Lucy Gray

And, when I cross'd the Wild

I chanc'd to see at break of day

The solitary child

Q.1 Name of the poem and the poet of above lines.

Q.2 $fhy lucy gray is a solitary child?

Q.3 What do you mean by the'break of day'?

Q.4 Write antonym of 'Wild'

3. Short Answer Questions-

Q.1 Who was Lucy Gray?

Q.2 How did Lucy's parents come to know about her tragic death?

Q.3 Why,and where was she going when the storm came?

4. Make Sentences of the following words-

Tragic Glad Bridge

Spied Footmarks Mountain

5. Write antonym of the following words-

Middle Lost Behind

Gentle Sweet Meet!

Small Mother Daybreak

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Our National Game-Hockev

1. Word Meaning-

Progress Promotion Declining Conspicuous

Unfortunate Encouraging Mega Ancient

2. Fill in the blanks-

1. India won the hockey Gold medal in 1928 in2. Ahockey team has players.

3. The first Women's Hockey club was founded in tn

is popularly known as'Wizard of Hockey'.5. The measurement of the hockey field is long and wide.

3. Short Answer Questions-

Q.1 Name the countries where hockey is popular.

Q.2 Why is hockey a fast game? Explain.

Q.3 Name some trophies associated with Indian hockey/

Q.4 What are reasons that hockey in declining in India?

Q.5 Name some Hockey players of India.

4. Read carefully and mark true and false-

1. Hockey is a game of stick and ball.

2. In hockey only goalkeeper has to be attentive.

3. A hockey has 20 players.

4. India got the gold medal of cricket in 1928.

5. The game of hockey is declining.

5. Make Sentence of the following words-

Trophies Champions Field Declining

Society Politics World cup Culture

6. Write the antonym of following words-

Found Unfortunate Absence Pr.r.rlt

4.

Mega Hardly

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Occasionally National

Children,s Games

l. Word Meaning-

Hollering Mason Random pinwheers Hogshead

Tipcat jacks Stilts Gauntlet Equilibrium Bash

2. Read carefully and mark true or false_

1. Some children are playing with toys.2- Girls are rotating their skirt and playing with it.3. The poem is about a school garden.4. The children in this poem are very small.5. Some children are swimming in the poem.

3. Extract reading-

With a piece

Of twine to make it go

blindman' s-buff follow the

leader stilts

Q.1 Name the poem and the poet of above lines.

Q.2 Which game children,s are playing in above lines?

Q.3 Write the synonym of ,twine,.

Q.4 Write the antonym of ,Stilts,.

4. Make sentence from the following words-

schoolyard Poster Random construction Knees Tiers

Humour Drag Weight Imagination mason pinwheels

5. Write antonym of the following words-

Equilibrium Grim Faithfuily Imagination Stand , Everywhere

Random Bare Village Motion Small Elder

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CHAPTBR. A WISE MONKEY

LEVEL-1Answer the following questions briefly-

Ql. What was the name of the king?

Q2. Which pet did his son keep and how were they treated in the palace?

Q3. FIow did the monkeys become fat?

Q4. Which pet did the princess have in the palace?

Q4. Why did cooks become angry?

Q5. Name the things that cooks took to hit rams.

Q6. Who was worried with the behaviour of the cooks?

LEVEL.2Answer the following questions in 30-40 words- '

Ql. What did the cook do with ram?

Q2. Why did the other monkeys refuse to follow the chief s warning?Q3. What warning did the chief give to other monkeys and why?Q4. What was the result of not following the chief s warning ? What did chief doafter it?

Q5. Who was there in the lake? What did he give to the chief and why?Q6. How did the chief take his revenge from the king?

LEVEL.3Answer the following questions in 50-80 words-

Ql. Greed brings destruction in the end. Discuss the statement with reference tothe chapter.

Q2. Our actions play an important role in shaping our destiny. We should use ourmind wisely before doing any work in life. Write your views on the givenstatement.

CHAPTER - TSUI{AMILEVEL-1Answer the following questions briefly-

Q1. What is a tsunami and how it occurs?

Q2. From where does the word Tsunami originate?Q3. What is the meaning of Tsunami?

Q4.Tsunami is ... disaster.

Q5. When did tsunami come in India? t

Q6. Name the areas affected by tsunami in India.

LEVEL-2Answer the following questions in 30-40 words-

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Q1. How is tsunami caused? How are tidal waves caused?

Q2. Which were the worst affected areas by the Tsunami?Q3. What happened when the Tsunami hit Maldivies?Q4. What was the cause of Tsunami that hit in Indian Ocean?Q5. What was the most surprising thing happened in Sri Lanka before tsunami?Q6. Describe the condition of the affected areas of India after the tsunami.

LEVEL.3Answer the following questions in 50-80 words-

Q1. Natural disasters are inevitable. What are things we should do in suchconditions to minimizethe damage?

Q2. Nature's gifts must be preserved and respected. What steps are taken to saveour nature and environment? ,

Q3. "Prevention is better than cure." What do you mean by this statement? Discusswith reference to the chapter.

POEM _I KEBP SIX HONBST SERVING MENPOET.RUDYARD KIPLING

LEVEL-1Answer the following questions briefly-

Q1. Write the names of six honest serving men.

Q2. Where does the poet send the serving men?

Q3. What does the poet give to the serving men after the work?Q4. How many serving men are there in the poem?

Q5. Write the rhyming words from the poem.

LEVEL-2EXTRACT BASBD QUESTIONS.

1. " I keep six honest ..... .....a11 arest."a. Name the poem and the poet.b. Give the rhyming scheme of the above extract.c. I refer to ......... in the above lines.2." Iletthem rest.. .... hungry men."a. How much time does the give them to rest?b. What impression do you get about the poet after reading the dbove lines?c. Who are they in the above lines?

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Chapter - A DaYdreamLEVEL-1 (with hints)

Q-a Answer the following questions-

Q1. What kind of daughter were the parents have?

Q2. What was the girl doing when her parents were out?

(She was daydreamittg.)

Q3. What are the meanings of Mulak and Jahan in Punjabi?

(People)

Q4. Write the meaning of Desh.(land)

QS. Wt .re was the girl standing when she was calling her children's names?

(upon the rooftop)

Q6. Who came to her house when she was alone?

(A gang of thieves)

Q7. Write the meanings of intended' and' approaching'.

LEVF,L-2,3Q-b Answer the following questions-

Q1. Why did the villagers begin to run towards the girl's house?

Q2 .Write the meaning of 'Lutdi'.

Q3. Why were the villagers feeling proud?

Q4. VIhy is it a good thing for a young person to dream?

Q5. Why did the thieves run awaY?

Q6. At what time did the girl decide to call out her children'name?

QZ. Wt ut happened when the parents had returned fi'om the another village?

Q8.Who said to whom?(a)"What is wrong my child ,who is attacking you?"

(b) There is nobody attacking me.

(c)But you are not yet married.Poem - I Vow to Thee , MY CountrYPoet - Cecil SPring Rice

Q:a Answer the following questions:

Ql. Write the meaning of 'vow'.

Q2. Write two rhyming words from the poem

Q3. What does the poet show in this poem?

Q4. For what thing poet is always ready?

Q5. Who is poet of this Poem? r

Q6. On which topic is the Poem based?

QZ. tr tle poet ready.to give any test for his country? If yes then why?

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fILEVEL-3Answer the following questions in 50-80 words-Q1. Write the summary of the poem.

Q2. What does the poet want to tell through this poem?

Q3. Write about the poet and its famous poems in 80-100 words.

POEM _WHALES: AN INNOCBNT DEATHPOET. CHBLSIB WOODHEAD

LEVEL-IAnswer the following questions briefly-Q1. Which creature has been talked about in the poem?

Q2. Who is hunting in the poem?

Q3. Which tool is used for'the hunting?

Q4. What does the person get by hunting whales?

Q5. Write the rhyming words from the poem

Q6. Write the meaning of the title of the poem.

LBVEL.2EXTRACT BASED QUBSTIONS.

1. "As the gentle giants. ...... a sharp sting."a. Name the poem and the poet of the above lines.b. Giant refers 1o........c. Explain the last two lines.2. " The innocent creatures. . . . ... has hit them."a. Why is the word innocent used for the whales?b. What is hit at them and why?c. Write the meaning of harpoon.3. Their condition deteriorates...........before they die."a. Why are the whales getting weaker and weaker?b. What is the poetic device used in the above lines?c. Explain 'they are in terrible state.'

LEVEL.3Answer the following questions in 50-80 words-

Ql. Describe the feelings of whales and the fisherman in the poem.

Q2. We should respect all the creations of God. Discuss the statement withreference to the poem.

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Chapter- A Precious Gift

LEVEL-I (with hints)

Q-a Answer the following questions -Q1. Who was employed to take care of a child?(Raicharan)

Q2.Who was born to Anukul Babu?(A son)

Q3. How many children did Anukul Babu have?(only one)

Q4. How did Raicharan buy a car for his own son?( by selling of his wife's jewellery)Q5. What was the name of Raicharan,s son?(Phalan)

Q6.What did the village children call Raicharan,s son?(Laat Sahib)

LEVEL-2,3

Q-b Answer the following questions-Ql. How did Anukul Babu's son call out to Raicharan?Q2. What did the child do when Raicharan would rush to prevent him from goingaway?

Q3.When did Raicharan filled with happiness?

Qa. why did Raicharan shocked when he returned with flowers?Q5. What did the mother feel when her child was lost?Q6. How did Raicharan's son call him?Q7. How did Raicharan believe t hat his master had been born in his house?Q8. On which date and at what time did Raicharan take his son to meet withAnukul Babu and his wife?Q9. What did Raichran do for his son's education?Q10. Why did Phalan regularly fight with his father?Q11. Why did Raicharan's son become angry with him?Q12. What did Phalan suggest to Anukul Babu?

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Q-c Extract Readirg -

Anukul BabucarQ1. Write the name of the chapter.

Q2. Who is the writer of this chapter?

Q3. What was the name of the river?

Q4.Where did Anukul Babu live before his transfer?

Q5. Find out three adjectives from the above paragraph.

Q6. Make sentence of the following words-Bought,expensive, dangerous, insist, spoiled

Q-d Mark the following sentences as true or false:1. Anukul babu was a judge.2.Phalanwas an obedient child.3. The story 'Precious Gif is written by 'Anders Lim'.4. Raicharan was a faithful servant.5. Anukul baby took nothing when he was transferred.6. Phalan always fought with his father for books.

Poem - SacrificePoet - Anders Lim

LEVEL- 1,2,3

Q-a Answer the following questions:Ql. Who has written this poem?

Q2. On which topic is the poem based?

Q3. What can fill someone's dry cup?

Q4. When will the sacrifice of today be remembered?

Q5. How can we relate sacrifice with history?

Q6.How can small children do sacrifice?

Q7. Is sacrifice a good thing? If yes then how?

Q8. Write two rhyming words from the poem.

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Ch. - Bhagat SinghLEVEL _ 1

Q-l Answer the following questions -a) Who was Bhagat Singh?He was one of the most prominent faces of the Indian freedom struggle.

b) When and where was Bhagat Singh born?On27 Septemberl9}T at Banga in Lyallpur district.

c) Who was Bhagat Singh's father?His father's name was Kishan Singh.

d) Who was Bhagat Singh's mother?His mother's name was Vidyavati.

e) Where did Bhagat Singh do his schooling from?He did his schooling from Dayanand Anglo Vedic High School.

f) Who was Sardar Ajit Singh?He was Bhagat Singh's uncle.

g) Who was given the title of Shaheed-e-.4.zam?Bhagat Singh was given the title of Shaheed-e-Azam.

h) Who hit Lala Ji on his chest?A British police officer hitLala Ji on his chest.

i) When was Naujawan Bharat Sabha formed?Naujawan Bharat Sabha was formed in March 1926.

j) Who was the head of Simon Commission ?

Sir John Simon was the head of Simon Commission.

Q-2 Write meaning of the following words -a) prominent - eminentb) boycott - avoidc) procession - a group of people moving alongd) compelled - forcede) tenets - principlesf) demonstrate - reveal

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g) strike - observance

LEVEL-2(withhints)Q-1 Answer the following questions in about 30 to 40 words each-

a) what happened when Simon commission visited rndia?(boycott, black flags)

b) What happened on October7,l93}?( awarded death sentence)

c) What did Bhagat Singh do to avoid his recognition?( shaved his beard, cut his hair)

d) What do you mean by patriotism? ,

(love for country)

E) What had happened in Jalianwala Bagh ?(many people were killed)

I) Write the names of the two friends of Bhagat Singh who were also awarded the deathsentence with him.( Sukh Dev, Rajguru)

Q-2 True/False-a) Bhagat Singh was pursuing B.A when his parents wanted him to get married. ( )b) Bhagat Singh and his associates were hanged in the early hours of March 15,193 1 . ( )c) Bhagat Singh was the second of five children. ( )d) People were very happy with Simon Commission. ( )e) Bhagat Singh was imbued with the family's spirit of patriotism.f) Bhagat Singh studied in Amritsar.LEVEL - 3

Q-l Answer the following questions in about 50 to 60 words each-a) Why were Bhagat Singh and his Companion awarded the death sentence? Write the names ofhis companions also.b) "They conquer who believe they ean." Explain the line by giving the example of the chapter.

Q-2 Extract Reading -(i) When Jalianwala Bagh out from India.a) Write the name of the chapter of the above extract.b) What did Bhagat Singh collect from JaliawalaBagh and what was his memento?c) When was Jalianwala Bagh incident take place?d) Write the meaning of 'massacre'.(ii) The party now ------ hurt anyone.

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Ch. - Nehru's WillLEVEL-1Q-l Answer the following questions:a) When was Nehru Ji born?

Nehru Ji was born on 14th November 1889.

b) What do children call him?

Children call him Chacha Nehru.

c) Who appointed teachers of English and Scottish at home?

rii, Atn.i, tvtotilal Nehru, had appointed some English and Scottish teachers at home.

d) How did Kamala Nehru die?

Kamala Nehru died from tuberculosis in Swtzerland'

e) Who was the daughter of Nehru Ji?

Nehru Ji's Daughter was Indira Gandhi. '

Q-2 Read the sentences carefully and mark true or False-

a) Nehru Ji was not the first prime minister of India. ( )bj xehru Ji was born in Kashmiri Brahmin family in Allahabad. ( )

c) Nehru Ji came in contact with Mahatma Gandhi in 1920.

d-) Nehru Ji did not take part in the Non-cooperation Movement. ( )

.j X.h* ji was imprisone din t92l for participating in the first civil disobedience campaign.(

f) Nehru ji joined Home Rule League in 1,917 . ( )

LEVEL _ 2

Q-L Answer the following questions in about 30 to 40 words each-

Q-a Where did Nehru ji want his ashes to be immersed?

( in Ganga river)

Q-b To whom did Nehru ji owe a deeper debt of gratitude?

( to company trades and colleagues)

Q-c Why was Nehru ji so attached to the Ganga and Jamuna rivers?

( because he was born in Allahabad)

Q-d What does the Ganga remind Nehru ji ?

( snow covered peaks of the Himalayas)

Q-e What does the Ganga symbolize according to Nehru ji?

( India's age - long culture)

Q-2 Fill in the blanks-a) Ganga is the of India.

b) The of India is tremendous.

c) Nehru ji expresses his gratitude to the people ofd) The racial stocks of Pathans and Tamilians is

e) Give meaning of :

(i) Triumph

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(ii) Inheritance

LEVEL _ 3Q-l Answer the following questions -a) Why do the monuments of Taxila attractpeople of India?b) what does India symbolize according to Nehru ji ? Explain.c) Why was the frontier area one of the principal centers of old Indian culture?d) why does Nehru ji express his gratitude to the people of India ?e) Nehru ji has talked about the Pathans of Norlh-West and Tamils of South. How do theydiffer?

Poem - Redo White and BIuePoet - Connie Moore

LEVEL _ IQ-l Answer the following questions in brief- ,

a) What do the Red, White and Blue stand for ?( American flag)

b) Who is the poet of the poem?( Connie Moore)

c) How was the soldiers killed?( enemy fire)

d) Why were the soldiers fighting?( for the freedom of the country)

e) What did the soldiers lose during the fight?( his sight and sound)

LEVEL - 2,3

Q-l Read the following extract and answer the following questions-

He Lay Where ------- ------Have Fallen Too.a) Whom does 'He' refer to?b) write two pairs of rhyming words from the above extract.c) write the figure of speech that is used in the above extract.d) Explain the line 'He Knew His Life Was Over,.e) For whom was the fight over?

0 Who have fallen down?g) Write the antonym of 'friend' from the above extract.

Q-2 Write synonyms for the following words:

1. Conceal 2. Comprehend 3. Certain 4.Daring5. Proud 6. Rebuke 7. Rash 8. Enormous 9.Esteem 10. Eager 11. Decrease12. Fury 13. Injure 14. Annual 15. costly l6.astonish

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