Class 8 English - Reading Comprehension

How does the poet describe the elephant's legs?

The poet describes the elephant's legs as being encased in leather or covered in leather with his toes padded.

What, according to the writer, should be avoided while communicating?

The writer states that any form of communication must be avoided when in an emotional state as in such a state one might say things that will be regretted later.

How can the elephant tease its keeper?

The poet says that the elephant could tease, if he was in such a mood or if he so wished, his keeper by twirling the keeper over the trees.

The powerful hind legs help kangaroos ____________ .

The author here says that the Kangaroos are capable of speeding up to 88 km/hr for short distances and over the ground jumps of 9 m or more at time. Kangaroos do all this with the help of their powerful hind legs. Additionally, these hind legs also helps Kangaroos in defending themselves from predators.

Why can't computers lead independent lives or rule the world ?

The passage states that even though computers are capable of learning from mistakes and improving performance, they still need detailed instruction from men in order to operate. This is why computers cannot lead independent lives or rule the world.

Explain automation.

The passage states that computers can be put to varied uses and the process through which these machines can be used to work for humans is called automation.

What is the medicinal value of neem?

The passage states that the entire neem tree, that is, the bark, leaves, and flowers have medicinal value as each helps in curing various diseases. The leaves and bark of a neem tree are effective in controlling infections, deworming, and in disinfecting and healing wounds. Neem also helps with allergies, jaundice, and fevers.

Why should you be careful when you tend to be humorous?

The author says that though adding humor and wit is essential, one needs to be careful while using humor because not all jokes are funny. There are certain boundaries and one must be careful not to cross this boundary through humor because it will be offensive.

What is the greatest advancement in modern technology?

The passage states that the invention of computers has been one of the greatest advancement ever in modern technology.

How does neem help grains and pulses?

The author says that Neem leaf powder is used to preserve grains and pulses

What is the paste of neem seeds used for?

The author says that a paste of neem seeds when applied to the scalp and washed off after 10 minutes of application, it helps in eliminating dandruff, boils on scalp, and also prevents hair fall. The paste of neem seed is thus used to apply on the scalp.

What is neem a symbol of?

The author says that neem holds a special significance on New Year's day as it is a symbol of good health and longevity.

Why are most of the people unhappy at present ?

The passage states that many people are unhappy at present because they are working at jobs that they do not find interesting in order to satisfy their avarice.

For each of the words given below, write a sentence of at least ten words using the same word unchanged in form, but with a different meaning from that which it carries in the passage:

(1) palm
(2) land
(3) stream
(4) bank

1. The only cover that was available for the platoon was a series of palm trees.
2. To land such a heavy plane, in such weather conditions, is always a difficult proposition for even the most experienced pilots.
3. It was a wondrous sight: the clear blue sky, the crystal-clear sparkling waters of the stream flowing with a musical gurgle and the outlines of the blue-white mountains in the distance.
4. The bank reported huge losses in the last quarter of the 2014-15 financial year because of bad debts.

In what condition did the animals find Boxer?

Boxer had fallen, he was lying on his side and could not get up. His body was broken: could not raise his head, eyes glazed and sides matted with sweat. A thin stream of blood had trickled down the side of his mouth. This was the condition in which the animals had found Boxer.

Mention the happy as well the sad occasions for which the flower girls are weaving flowers. Write one reason why the poem has appealed to you.

The flower girls were selling flowers for both happy and sad occasion. They were making crown and garlands for the marriage ceremony. Chaplets were made to decorate the bed of bridegroom. The flowers girls were also making a sheet of white flower to cover the dead bodies. These are some of the happy and sad occasions for which the flower girls are weaving flowers.

The poem provides vivid imagery of the 'bazaars' of Hyderabad. The description given by the poet is colorful and captivating. We are told about the mesmerizing bazaar that has got a panoramic view of the colors, sound, smell, and sights of an Indian traditional market, we see the common mass engaged in the activity of buying and selling. This vivid imagery of the poem appeals the best to me.

Which signs have Friar Francis noted about Hero?

Friar Francis asserts that he was silent for so long because he has been observing Hero all this while. He says that Hero is innocent of all the false charges brought against her. The fire in her eyes was a sufficient proof against the charges the two princes have put against her maidenhood. Her face blushed again and again and turn pale with shame. Friar Francis has read all this in the book of Hero's face which confirms that she is a victim of some mischief.

Explain the lines:
" .. I have only been silent so long And given way unto this course of fortune..."

Friar Francis says that he has been silent for so long and allowed things to take their course so long only because he has been watching over the whole situation and noticing the lady (Hero).

Read the extract and complete the following:
The teacher can
(i) _____
(ii) _
(iii) _
(iv) _____

[i] inculcate curiosity to learn in students

[ii] give children interesting books so that they develop a liking for reading

[iii] spice up their lessons by including additional information and anecdotes

[iv] help children become independent by teaching them to think for themselves

Fill in the blocks with the information given in the passage :
(i) Two things to be avoided by children
(ii) Lack of sleep due to mood regulation leads to :
(1)
(2)

[i] 1. sugary cereals during breakfast

2. soda because it lacks nutritional values

[ii] 1. anxiety

2. depression

The broad tree-lined roads were named after ________________

"The broad tree-lined roads were named after long-dead Britishers"

Find reasons
(i) The effect of receding forest .................................
(ii) The number of animals is reduced because ...........................
(iii) Elephants entered the city because ............................
(iv) Elephants lived a wary life ...............................

[i] is that animals lose their food and shelter

[ii] hunters have found the forest an ideal hunting ground

[iii] they found their favorite food: the green shoots of bamboo

[iv] because they did not know when men would appear again with tractors, bulldozers and dynamite and destroy their forests.

Katra and Chowk are ____________

"Katra and Chowk are Allahabad's commercial areas."

What solution has been suggested by the writer to remove rivalry among co-operatives?

The author suggests that to remove the rivalry among co-operatives, there should exist only one multi-purpose co-operative in one unit and to make membership in the cooperative society compulsory for every householder in that unit. This would remove all private dealers in distribution.

When does a co-operative lose its proper function ?

A co-operative loses its proper function when it starts becoming competitive and just a firm of a retail shop that enters into a rivalry with other similar co-operatives or private shops.

Complete the following sentence:
Mother was daunted with the task of _____________.

"Mother was daunted with the task of furnishing the huge, echoing rooms of the bungalow that the family was going to live in."

How do floods adversely affect India?

The floods adversely affect the agricultural land, damage crops, take lives, destroys houses and also wipe out livestock.

Why was the duck, an excellent swimmer, average in swimming ?

The duck, an excellent swimmer became average in swimming because he had to practise running after school until his webbed feet were badly worn.

Find out
Mention four things the elephants did when they found shortage of food :
(i) ..............................................
(ii) .............................................
(iii) ...........................................
(iv) ............................................

The four things that elephants did when they found shortage of food are -

[i] crashed through the suburbs of Haridwar

[ii] knocked down a factory wall

[iii] pulled down several tin roofs

[iv]some elephants held up a train

What makes the writer think that he was a good doctor?

A dear old family physician from whom the narrator brought his practice, trusted him at his very first interview. The narrator's patients seemed to like him- not only the well off old ladies who did not have anything wrong with them but also the working class people who actually needed him. His patients liked his cheerful bedside manner This made him think that he 'wasn't a bad doctor'.

What conclusions did the researchers arrive at?

Researchers concluded that the earth could actually withstand up to 2,00,000 times the current population. It means that the earth could comfortably sustain a population several times that of the current 6.5 billion.

How is 'dairy farming' beneficial for farmers besides getting milk ?

Besides getting milk, 'dairy farming' is beneficial for farmers as it provides employment, gobar gas, and agricultural by-products to feed animals.

What information does the National Sample Survey of 1993-94 provide ?

The National Sample Survey of 1993-94 provides the information that the livestock sector produces regular employment to about 9.8 million people in principal status and 8.6 million in subsidiary status. It constitutes about 5% of the total workforce.

What sort of patients did the doctor have?

The doctor had varied kinds of patients: from old ladies who didn't seem to have anything wrong with them and who paid handsomely to cobblers, porters, deadbeats in the mews and back streets of Bayswater, who paid nothing but often had a great deal wrong with them.

Why was the experience of the squirrel miserable ?

The squirrel's experience was miserable because his teacher in the flying class made him start from the ground up instead of the treetop down.

What is the passage about?

The given passage is about the occurrence of floods in India. Floods are the most occurring natural calamity in India, bringing severe damage to life and property wherever and whenever they occur.

What is the source of our knowledge of Socrates ?

According to the passage, the source of our knowledge of Socrates is the books written by Plato, the greatest of Socrates's many disciples. Plato wrote many books and some of which have survived through the ages. It is these books that tell us about Socrates.

Why is it not possible to provide absolute protection in all flood-prone areas?

The passage states that, "according to the CWC's report on financial aspects of flood control, anti-sea erosion and drainage projects, it is not possible to provide absolute protection instantly to all flood-prone areas." The CWC report says that such an attempt will neither be practical nor economically viable. This is why it is not possible to provide absolute protection in all flood-prone areas.

What qualities of Socrates does the extract reveal ?

The given passage depicts Socrates as someone who believed that "truth was the only thing worth having". He was always in the quest of truth and considered this to be his duty. When asked to abandon this duty by the Athenian Government, he preferred the death by poison that was an alternative offered by the Government. This shows that he firmly believed in doing his duty and was a man of principles.

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What does the write say about the Strand bookstore and the pavements at Fountain?

According to the passage, one could browse for hours and hours at Strand bookstore and just when you would have put a book "longingly but firmly" away, Mr. Shanbagh (probably the owner) would 'magically' appear at your side with 'a special price'. The author fondly recalls the joy he felt when he walked down the book-lined pavements at Fountain and recalls that this is where "one could watch the odd go by". Both, the Strand bookstore as well as the pavements at Fountain are recalled fondly by the author.

What does the passage tell us about?

The given passage elaborates on the merits and demerits of Television and also emphasizes on its powerful influence on youngsters.

Who said to whom
(i) "Is he going to live, sir"
(ii) ".................. the struggle is too hard at the end .................."

[i] The assistant asked the doctor on the way back to the hospital "Is he going to live, sir?"

[ii] The doctor told his assistant, ".... the struggle is too hard at the end..."

What special rights did elected members of Parliament use to have?

The elected representative of the Parliament had the right to allocate 15 telephone connections to whomever they think are worthy. This used to be a special right of the elected members of Parliament.

Write at least two advantages of T.V. from the postage.

Two advantages of T.V from the passage:

[i] Television's use of modern satellite technology made the entire world a global village

[ii] Keeps us updated and sharp with the day-to-day events.

Why does the author call 'Kathmandu' a lovely place?

The author calls Kathmandu a lovely place because it is filled with forests, rivers and mountains. It also has enchanting flowers, birds and butterflies.

The narrator prayed that Rex should not make any sudden move. Explain giving reasons.

The narrator prayed that Rex would not make any sudden moves because at any sudden moves the cobra was bound to react and its reaction was going to be definitely deadly. The cobra would react in defense and it would be "swift, sure revenge".

How long did the party take to reach the top?

The party started in March. Of the party, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing reached the top of Everest after seven weeks of climbing on 29th May 1953.

What kind of books does the poet mention?

Here, the poet talks about the popular books of adventures that children used to read in his time. In those days boys and girls used to read fantastic stories of dragons, gypsies, queens, whales, treasure islands, smugglers, pirates, ships, elephants, cannibals and so on.

How was this expedition different from the earlier ones?

In earlier expeditions, Everest had been climbed from Tibet in the north. This time John Hunt decided to approach Everest from the south. It was in this manner that this expedition was different from the earlier ones.

Fill in the gaps with the information given in the passage.
(i) The number of chambers of the human heart is .....................
(ii) Name the process by which fat particles are deposited within coronary arteries ...............
(iii) When a heart muscle dies, due to total blockage one suffers from a .............
(iv) To prevent heart attack surgeons perform ................

The blanks should be filled with the following information from the passage-

[i] The number of chambers of the human heart is FOUR as is mentioned in the line 'The human heart is ----arteries.'

[ii] The process by which fat particles are deposited within the coronary arteries is called ATHEROSCLEROSIS as is mentioned in the line 'By a process called---flow of blood,'

[iii] When a heart muscle dies, due to total blockage one suffers from a HEART ATTACK as is mentioned in the line 'When such ----- heart attack.'

[iv] To prevent heart attack surgeons perform CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY as is mentioned in the line 'In all these circumstances ------ surgery'.

How is rangoli designed on festival days ?

On festivals, the rangoli designs would grow bigger in size and more colourful. There would also be the added festive effect of petals and flowers.

Mention the two things that were found when the tall grass was hacked.

When the tall grass was hacked, it revealed things that had lain hidden for years. The two things that were found when the tall grass was hacked were a badminton court and a small grave close to the boundary wall.

Why did he leave his brother's troupe?

Pandit Ravi Shankar left his brother's troupe so that he could learn the Sitar under Ustad Allauddin Khan of Maihar, as can be inferred from the line 'But he ---- Ustad Ali Khan of Mahihar.'

What service has Pandit Ravi Shankar done for the country?

Pandit Ravi Shankar did a great service to the country by carrying the banner of Indian music across the world, as can be inferred from the line 'Pandit Ravi ---- the world.'

What title has Pandit Ravi Shankar earned for promoting Indian music?

Pandit Ravi Shankar has earned the title of "India's musical ambassador" for promoting Indian music all over the world.

Why, according to the author, are we born?

According to the author we are born to serve our fellow human beings.

Why did the team stay for several days after 25 March?

The team needed to get used to the height and to climb with oxygen masks. This is why they made a camp and stayed for several days after March 25th.

Write the word from the passage which means-'food'

The word 'meal' from the passage means 'food'.

Who were the first two persons to reach the top?

Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing were the first two persons to reach the top.

Which tune was composed by him in the year 1945?

Pandit Ravi Shankar composed the famous tune of Saare Jahan Se Achchha in the year 1945, as can be inferred from the line 'The popular tune ---- composed by him in 1945.'

Write down the achievements of Pandit Ravi Shankar.

The brilliant sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar popularized Indian music all across the globe. Apart from composing the popular tune Saare Jahan se Achcha, he also composed for films like Meera, Goddan and Anuradha. He has won many awards such as the Padma Vibhushan, the Magsaysay Award (1992), the 1998 Polar Music Prize (which is considered the Nobel Prize of Music). He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna in the year 1999.

When and where was Pandit Ravi Shankar born?

Pandit Ravi Shankar was born in Varanasi in the year 1920, as can be inferred from the line 'Born in Varanasi ---- troupe.'

Why was dad looking sad and worried?

As per the passage, Dad was looking sad because he had not been able to find a job after returning from the war.

Who will become the victims to the powers of darkness?

As per the passage, people who do not have a sheet of prayer to rely upon will be the victims and succumb to the powers of darkness.

What had arrived at his house a few weeks later?

A few weeks later a cart pulled by a big horse arrived at the boy's house.

Describe how words could make an enemy out of someone you would like to be friends with?

As per the passage, words if used carelessly may make our attitude completely misunderstood. In this scenario a slip of the tongue, the use of an unusual word, or of an ambiguous word may make an enemy out of someone we would have liked to be friends with.

What was mum and dad's reaction to the incident?

When the piano was being taken away, the mum stayed in the kitchen as she could not see her 'beloved' piano being taken away while dad sat in the backyard next to the chicken shed, looking sadder than the speaker had ever seen him.

Read the poem given below and complete its paraphrase with suitable words or phrases in the given blanks:
A bird and a girl
A plump little girl and a thin little bird
Were out in the meadows together
How could that poor little bird must be
Without any clothes like mine, said she,
Although it is sunshiny weather
A nice little girl is that, said he,
But oh how cold she must be, for see!
She hasn't single feather!
So each shivered to think of the poor thing,
Although it was sunshiny weather.
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A plump little girl and a little bird went out in the meadows together. The girl felt that the bird was shivering with cold as it had no clothes like her. The bird thought that the girl must be feeling cold as she hasn't a single feather. Each shivered with sorrow for the other although the weather was sunshiny.

What did the author realize one day when he awoke from his slumber?

The author woke from his slumber to realize that he had been negligent in his duty in the matter of prayer and in making it an important concern.

What kind of struggle is raging in man's heart?

As per the passage, an external struggle of darkness and light is raging within a man's heart.

Why had the neighbours gathered around in the driveway?

The neighbours gathered around the speaker's driveway to watch the piano being loaded on to the cart that was pulled by the big horse.

Who will be at peace with himself and the world?

As per the passage, the man of prayer, one who prays and believes in its efficacy, will be at peace with himself and the world.

Mention the cause of failure.

According to the passage, people do not give their all, do not throw themselves into a project or anything else that they are engaged in. This is the cause of failure.a

What steps is the Government taking to tackle the rise in road accidents?

The government is conducting discussions to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents.

Who had started working for Man when the world was new?

As per the passage, when the world was new all the animals had just started working for the man, as can be inferred from the line 'In the beginning -------- work for Man'.

Why did the Camel live there?

The Camel lived in the middle of a Howling Desert because he did not want to work. Besides, he was a Howler himself.

How are the icebergs formed?

Large chunks of glaciers break off and fall into the sea and float away as icebergs/ when glaciers fall in to sea, ice bergs are formed.

Why is the Government taking the issue of road safety seriously?

The government is taking the issue of road safety seriously to reduce the number of people killed in accidents.

Mention the factors that cause the variations in the movement of the glaciers.

Weight of the glacier, slope of the ground, presence of obstructions, and the uneven speed of the glacier at various levels and positions.

Where did the Camel live?

As per the passage, the Camel lived in the middle of a Howling Desert, as can be inferred from the first line of the passage 'In the beginning -------- Howler himself.'

Why do people get defeated in life?

According to the passage, people face defeat in life not because they lack the ability but because of a lack of whole-heartedness.

What is the key to success?

It has been clearly mentioned in the last paragraph of the passage that

the key to success is to throw all that there is of yourself into your studies or any project in which you are engaged is the key to success.

Why it is important to increase the yield of grain plants?

It is important to increase the yield of grain plants because the population of the world increases rapidly.

How has the poet described the 'justice'?

The poet describes the justice as a person with a round belly and a formal look. The Justice is someone who is a little aged and mature with his experiences in life providing him with wisdom.

What made the writer feel that someone was playing a silly joke upon him?

After checking the entire garden and some low hanging branches of trees for the source of the cry, the writer found no sign of anybody or anything. This made him think that someone was playing a silly prank on him.

How many roles does a person play in his lifetime?

As per the extract, a person plays many parts in his time, his 'act' being in seven stages. He is an infant, a schoolboy, a lover, a solider and finally a justice (the poem later mentions two other roles, that is, the role of a pantaloon and old age).

What sound / cry did the writer hear?

When the speaker was about to draw the curtains, he heard a cry of 'Help! Help!'

How did the writer equip himself before going into the garden?

The writer armed himself with a torch and a strong walking stick before he went out to the garden.

What is the difference between Nritta and Nritya?

Nritta in the broadest sense is 'pure abstract dance' which basically does not interpret or communicate a specific theme. Nritya is the aspect of dance which in expressive and which communicates the meaning or theme of a song through gestures of the hand, facial expression and body movements.

What did the nightingale think about the poet's song?

The nightingale thought that she had sung many songs. But the poet's song is more happy because he is singing about how the world would be in future.

What does the study conducted in Canada show?

The study conducted in Canada shows that students deprived of sleep after learning a complex logic had a

30%30% learning deficit when tested a week later compared with students not deprived a sleep.

What ways have been suggested in the passage to promote good sleep?

The different ways to promote good sleep are regular exercise earlier in a day, weekly massages, yoga meditation and a lavender scented bath.

Where were they lying?

They were lying on the mantle piece between a tinderbox and an old iron saucepan. And to these two they often talked about their youth.

Match the words given under "List-I" with their meaning given under 'List-II"

The following are the matched words:

LIST I LIST II

A. Developed 2. Progressed

B. Ruined 3. Destroyed

C. Achieved 1. Gained

What happened in their happy times?

In their happy times they had diamond tea i.e., the dew in every morning and evening, had sunshine the whole day and all little birds used to tell them stories.

Write the story of the 'Two Gentlemen of Verona'.

Nicolas, Jacopo and their sister belonged to a cultured family. War took their father's life. Their sister was suffering from tuberculosis of spine. They got her admitted to a hospital 30 kilometers away. They worked day and night. They earned quite little. They saved money for their sister's treatment. They hired bicycles and went every Sunday to see and look after sister in the hospital.

Match the following words with their meanings :

The matched words are:

LIST I LIST II

A. Strolling 2. To walk without hurrying

B. Anxious 3. Worried

C. Prohibited 4. To stop something

D. Frantic 1. Desperate

How was man different from animals?

Men gained such control over the force of nature. They made each other so much wiser and more comfortable that they were convinced.

Should a mother be worried if her baby is not developing at the same speed as the baby of another woman? Why?

No, the speed of a child's development has no learning on how clever or athletic the baby will be in future.

Write a short note on the following using the clues given below in the brackets in about 5 to 6 sentences :
The Selfish Giant.
(Clues: - Saw children - angry children ran away - high way - notice - children wandered outside - sad).

The Selfish Giant
Once there lived a Giant in the woods next to the highway. He was very selfish and short tempered. He loved to live by himself in the quiet of the jungle. Once he saw some children wander into his territory. This made him furious, and he charged towards them in rage. The children got terrified when they saw him and began running senselessly towards the highway. They ignored the warning sign and ran straight on to the road. Right at that moment, a speeding car came their way and hit one of the children. The children trip thus turned into a tragedy in no time.

What did Gerrad tell the Intruder about his life?

Gerrard told the Intruder that he lived alone in the lonely cottage (in Essex). Few people know about him and visit him. He is like a mystery man like the Intruder. He had killed a person and the police was after him.

Why does the poet want to go to Innisfree?

The poet wants to go to Innisfree to got rid of the disgusting life of London. At Innisfree he will enjoy the beauty of nature and will relay himself.

What do the teachers represent for youth for active participation in their works?

The teachers represent ideals and aspirations, the moral and mental accountability of equipping the youth for active participation their works.

Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions given below:

Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by morning dew,
Shedding its sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall,
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength,
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice's length.
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before;
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing its fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,
And make our courage faint or frail?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive:
The rose still grows beyond the wall.
Scattering fragrance far and wide,
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side, Just as it will for evermore.

(i) What grew in God's free light?
(ii) Who fed and watered the rose?
(iii) When did the rose come to a crevice in the wall?
(iv) How it crept through the crevice?
(v) Was there any difference in its growth?
(vi) What does the poet wish to receive?

(i) A rose grew in God's free light.
(ii) Morning dew fed and watered the rose.
(iii) When rose and blossomed fair and tail and slowly rising to loftier height it came to a crevice in the wall.
(iv) It followed the light through the crevice.
(v) There was no difference in its growth.
(vi) The poet wish to receive faith and hope to grow us.

What does the poet means by 'I will arise'?

The poet means that be will rise from the deep slumber of worldly life. That life is full of vices.

What should a teacher keep in mind when they are performing the task?

A teacher should keep in mind that education is not learning what to do but becoming the kind of person who knows that what to do.

What does the poet want to do after going to the Lake Isle of Innisfree?

After going to Innisfree, the poet wants to have nine rows of beans, a hive for the honey bee, and live there all alone and peacefully.

What reason did Gaultier give for not giving alms to Pierre?

Pierre begged alms of Gaultier. Gaultier asked Pierre to go away. He told him that he had got nothing for him. Moreover his wife was away and he was busy.

How does Nehru compare the growth of culture with the growth of a tree?

According to Nehru, the individual human being or race or nation must have a certain depth and certain roots somewhere. They have worth because of their roots in the past. It comprises of experience and wisdom. An individual or a group is useless without them. However, one cannot live in roots alone. The roots need the sun and the free air. Then alone can the roots give us sustenance. No branching out or flowering (blossom) is possible without their combination. Only a stout root can sustain leaves, flowers and branches. In the same manner, past experience and wisdom sustain culture.

Summarise the activities that the prisoner undertook in the prison?

During the first year of imprisonment, the lawyer read books of light character. He also played on piano. During the fifth year he ate, drank and rested on his bed. He often talked angrily to himself. He made note and tore all the papers up in the morning. He also wept often. In the sixth year he read at random. Sometimes he would read science but would quickly move to medicine and then to literature. He read the new testament thoroughly.

What story did Gerrard knit to trap the intruder? And how did Gerrard finally confined him into the cupboard?

Gerrard told the intruder that he could make a mistake if he shot him. Gerrard showed him as disguise outfit and false moustaches. He also told him that he (Gerrard) had posted a man on the main road. He would ring up if he saw the police but he didn't want to leave it as late as that. Again Gerrard phoned to some one. He showed to the intruder that he was not an ordinary man. Whenever the Intruder decided to kill him, Gerrard misguided him and he got indulged in suspicion whether he should kill Gerrard or not. In this way, he knitted a story to trap the intruder.
And also last time, the intruder decided to kill Gerrard. Gerrard advised him not to be a fool, and to look for himself. Gerrard opened the door and stopped away. The intruder leaned forward to inspect it with his sight (eye-sight) towards Gerrard but with his revolver ready. As turned his head, Gerrard gave him a push and trapped him in the cupboard.

What did the author see when he looked through the glass partition?

When the author looked through the glass-partition, he saw that a young girl of about twenty was lying on bed. The two boys were sitting beside her. She was their sister who had been suffering from tuberculosis.

How did the war affect the family of the two boys?

The father of three children was killed in the war. Shortly afterward a bomb had destroyed their home and thrown the three children into the street. They were left hopeless and under starvation.

On what ground was Wasserkopf awarded 'excellent' in physical culture?

Wasserkopf was not willing to take written re-examination. He did not want to take seat. He wanted to answer all the questions by standing. The mathematics teacher awarded him an 'excellent' in physical culture. The principal supported the views of the mathematics teacher.

Why did the young lawyer support imprisonment for life?

The young lawyer supported the imprisonment for life. Although both are equally immoral, he was in favour of lifelong punishment. He presented his pica, "To live any how is better than to live not at all''.

How does the nature look at the time of spring?

As is given in the second line of the given passage, when spring comes it is pleasant everywhere, nature puts on a new garb; trees bloom, swarms of bees and butterflies hop from flower to flower collecting nectar. Nature looks alive and picturesque at the time of spring.

What will happen, if bees miss spring?

From the last line of the first paragraph, we can understand that if the bees miss spring and fail to collect the nectar, its larder or food storage will remain empty through the next season.

State whether the given statement is true or false:
Edison said,"I shall never invent anything which will destroy life. I want to make people happy."

The given sentence is true. Edison said that he wanted to save and advance human life. And, he was happy that he hadn't created or invented any weapon to destroy or kill humans.

Answer the following question in about 60 words:
What were the views of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru about the river Ganga and about the people of the country ?

The Ganga and the Jamuna meant a lot to Jawaharlal Nehru. He had been attached to them ever since his childhood. His attachment had grown with years. He had watched their changing moods with the change of seasons. They had been a source of great inspiration for him. In spite of this his attachment to the Ganga was not religious. Nehru calls the Ganga ‘the river of India’ because it is loved by her people. The songs of India’s victories, defeats, racial memories, hopes and fears are interwoven round the Ganga. It is also a symbol of India’s age-long culture and civilization which have ever been changing and ever-􀂧owing like the Ganga. The Ganga reminded Nehru of the snow-covered peaks and the deep valleys of the Himalayas which he loved so much and of the rich and vast plains below, where his life and work had been shaped.

Who was Tansen? How did Akbar react to his music?

Tansen was a great musician. He was one of the 'Navratna' (or nine gems)at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Emperor Akbar was very fond of Tansen's music and one day when Tansen was in a particularly good form, Akbar went into ecstasy.

What will happen, if we are weak and poor citizens?

Here, the writer talks about the linksvas citizens of the country. He says that if we are weak and poor as citizens, the country will suffer. It is a false belief that one person can affect the nation. But the writer explains this by giving the example of candles. Imagine if a candle goes out, there'll be dark in the area and the entire room will look bad. Hence, it is important for all the candles to light equally. In the same way, weak and poor citizens must understand the importance of their strength and try to be strong, because each citizen contributes to the well-being of a nation.

Answer the following question in about 25 words each :
Who was Socrates? Where did he live?

Socrates was a widely recognised Greek philosopher. He is considered as the father of western philosophy. He was born in Athens in 469 BC and lived in the classical Athens.

State whether true or false:
The 1936 Olympic Games were held in Berlin.

The given sentence is true. The 1936 Olympic Games were held in Berlon. The game was officially opened by Adolf Hitler. Berlin had won over Barcelona to host the game.

Complete the following-
The poet describes the activities:
Night Morning
(i) (i)
(ii) (ii)

The night activities that he describes are:

i There was a roaring in the wind all night

ii The rain came heavily and fell in floods

The morning activities that he describes are:

i The birds are singing in the distant woods

ii The Jay makes answer as the Magpie chatters

What would you like to do for India?

As a law-abiding citizen of India, I would do every thing that in my power to be a good citizen. I would pay my taxes on time, follow the rules set for the welfare of the society, vote for the government I believe in and inspire others to do the same things. These are the most basic things a responsible citizen should do and I would give most importance to these first.

Complete the following objection that the mother had with the new house.
A very big ____________.

The answer is:

A very big house; she wanted something smaller,

as mentioned in the passage,

"The task of furnishing those huge, echoing rooms daunted mother.
"Is a slightly smaller house not available?" she asked father,"

Personality of an individual is recognised by.
$$(1)$$ _____
$$(2)$$ _
$$(3)$$ _
$$(4)$$ _____.

The personality of an individual is recognised by:

the way one smiles,

the way one is pleasant and cheerful,

the way one is courteous and respectful to others,

and the way one pleasantly responds to request or questions.

Fill in the blank with help from the passage:
The scholarship by ____________ Trust helped him in higher education.

'Mashelkar' is the name of the person who's written this passage. He's a renowned chemical engineer.

The answer for the question is:

'The scholarship by 'Sir Dorab Tata' Trust helped him in higher education.'

This is gathered from the passage:

"I was about to leave higher education and find a job. What helped me was the scholarship for Sir Dorab Tata Trust. ... that 60 rupees per month from Tatas added so much value to my life...I am on the Board of Tatas now..."

Fill in the blank with help from the passage:
Mashelkar studied under ____________.

'Mashelkar' is the name of the person who's written this passage. He's a renowned chemical engineer.

The answer for the question is:

Mashelkar studied under: street lights and walked barefoot until he was twelve.

This is gathered from the passage:

"I studied under street lights and I walked barefoot until, I think, I was twelve."

Fill in the blank with help from the passage:
Mashelkar was inspired by his greatest guru _____________.

'Mashelkar' is the name of the person who's written this passage. He's a renowned chemical engineer.

The answer for the question is:

Mashelkar was inspired by his greatest guru: his mother.

This is gathered from the passage:

"I start with my greatest guru - my mother. "

Complete the following web with the hep of the passage.

We teach our kids:

to be pleasant,

to smile,

to be cheerful,

to be courteous and respectful to others,

to pleasantly respond to requests or questions.

Fill in the blank:
The mother bird told her young ones that _(3)_.

The sentence in the passage is in direct speech.

The question requires you to change the sentence in indirect speech.

'That' introduces the reported speech.

When we change speech from direct to indirect/reported, the subject changes, as the point of view changes. The tense also changes one tense back, since the past action is being reported now. The auxiliary verb 'will' in direct speech will be changed to 'would' in indirect, as 'would' is the past tense of 'will'. At the same time, it still refers to a future action.

So, the answer is:

The mother bird told her young ones that every morning, she would go out to bring food for all of them.

Find out the 'Antonyms' from the passage for the following:
(i) worst
(ii) exclude
(iii) duplicate
(iv) oldest

Answers:

The antonym for 'worst': 'best'

The antonym for 'exclude': 'include'

The antonym for 'duplicate': 'original'

The antonym for 'oldest': 'newest'

Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:

Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the ten Sikh Gurus, was a great son of India. He led India to sublime heights of glory. He brought about moral resurgence and created order out of disorderly social conditions. He was a multifaceted personality. He was a poet, a soldier, a statement, a leader, and a true socialist, all in one. He put life into the dying social order by giving it a wholly new outlook.

Match the words in column List 1 with their meanings in column List 2:

The answer (matched words) is-

LIST I LIST II

A. Sublime 2. Lofty- both mean "of great excellence or beauty"

B. Glory 4. Fame - both mean "high renown" or "honour won by notable achievements"

C. Wholly 1. Completely - both mean "entirely" or "fully".

D. Outlook 3. Viewpoint - both refer to a person's opinion or point of view

Identify the determiners in the sentence:
There are millions of people all over the world.

A determiner is a word that comes together with a noun/noun phrase and expresses the context of that noun/noun phrase.

Articles, quantifiers, demonstratives are all determiners.

'All' is a quantifier that determines a totality.

'The' is an article that determines the noun 'world'.

$$A1$$. Fill in the web with what passion poesy can do you:

The passion poesy can:

"Haunt us till they become a cheering light...

bound to us no fast...

(whether there be shine, or gloom o'ercast)

they must always be with us, or we die"

Fill in the blank:
They were completely dependent, (2)__. (Add Question tag)

Question tags are used at the end of statements, to convert them into questions. A question tag is used to confirm what's been declared in the statement.

Question tags are formed using the auxiliary and subject from the main statement.

The auxiliary verb in the given statement is 'were' and the subject is 'they'.

Also, when the statement is positive, the question tag is negative, and vice versa.

So, the question tag formed for the given sentence is: were + not + they?

'Were' and 'not' can form a contraction 'weren't'. The question tag formed is: weren't they?

Hence, the answer is:

They were completely dependent, weren't they?

Identify the odd one out:
(i) Inseparable, dependent, protection, popular
(ii) Hunting, guarding, playing, petting
(iii) Earlier, human, relationship, family
(iv) Often, mainly, now, emotional

(i) Popular' is the odd one out since it isn't a part of the first sentence, and the other words 'inseparable, dependent and protection' are in one sentence.

(ii) Playing is not present in the sentence that includes the other words "In the earlier days..."

(iii) The word 'earlier' has no indication in these two sentences "The relationship between humans...and a family member." Hence it is the odd one out.

(iv) The word 'often' is the odd one out, as it is not present in the sentence "In earlier days..."

Certain household work was not done by men in the past. What were they ?

Certain household works like washing up, preparing breakfast or attending the baby were not done by men in the past.

Find out the word from the passage which means 'the ability to move quickly'

"Agile" is the word from the passage which means 'the ability to move quickly'.

The word should be "agility" as the ability to move quickly refers to a noun form but there is no such word in the passage.

Pick out the sentence which tells us that the narrator was athletic by nature .

The clause "even though our family was quite agile and athletic there would never be a school sports jacket for us" tells us that the narrator was athletic by nature.

Complete the following sentences.
(i)The dingo is ________________________________ .
(itj Dogs were the animals tamed by humans. The other animals tamed by humans are _.(Think and name some other such animals.)
(iii)The New World refers to _ .
(iv) Dogs were brought there from______ .

(i) The dingo is a wild dog.

(ii) Dogs were the first animals tamed by humans. The other animals tamed by humans are horses, elephants, cows, donkeys, buffaloes.

(iii) The New World refers to America.

(iv) Dogs were brought there from Asia.

What is the reason for the change in men's attitude towards household work ?

The reason for the change in men's attitude towards household work is the shortage of domestic servants and unavailability of girls who used to work in middle class or upper-class homes as now, they are either going to school or going to work in factories.

How did the whole family view the male child ?

The whole family supported the view that the male child should not or could not clean, wash, mend, cook or make beds.

Read Sheelas notice. Discuss the questions that follow.
Who was to meet?
Where were they to meet?
When were they to meet?
What were they to do?

The Drama Committee was to meet.

They were to meet at two oclock.

The were to meet in the classroom.

They were to plan a play for their Annual Day.

Puppies need more attention.
Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning beginning with:
'Puppies don't...':

The answer is:

Puppies don't need less attention.

The former President of india was awarded the Bharat Ratna fo his contribution in----

The former President of India was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1997 for his contribution in the field of Science and Technology.

On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer the following question:
How did she motivate soldiers during World War II?

During the World War II, she visited American soldiers in camps all over the world.

Which is the exotic moment that the poet refers to in 'Keeping Quiet'?

The exotic moment the author talks about is when everyone keeps quiet and still. The moment would be extraordinarily tranquil, with none of the hustle-bustle of the frenzied world. Although it may seem a little strange in the beginning, it would eventually bring us all together. Ultimately, this is the introspection which makes one united with one's soul.

How did the ship sink? What sound did Sir Ralph imagine he could hear in his dying moments? What is the message of the poem?

The wind had dropped and their ship was drifting along. The waves were rising high furiously and no warning sound from the Inchcape Bell was heard. The ship struck hard against the rock and the waves rushed in on every side and the ship sank.

He hears a dreadful sound of the devil ringing one's death knell in his dying moments.
One who digs a pit for others falls into it himself. The message is when one intends to harm others by doing a wrong deed one becomes a victim of the deed himself.

Give an account of the encounter between Baldeo and the tiger.

The tiger pounced him with its right paw, Baldeo leaped and avoided the paw and brought his axe down on the animal's shoulder. Unluckily, the axe got stuck in the bone and so he was left without a weapon. The tiger roaring with pain sprang upon Baldeo, brought him down and tore his broken body and was killed.

What was written on the van that took Boxer away? What did Boxer do when he heard the screams of the animals?

"'Alfred Simmonds', Horse Slaughterer and Glue Boiler, Willingdon. Dealer in Hides and Bone- meal. Kennels Supplied"- this was written in the van that took Boxer away.

Boxer tried to kick his way out, when he heard the screams of the animals.

Describe the bells that the goldsmiths are crafting for blue pigeons?
What do the goldsmiths make for the dancers and the king?

The goldsmiths are making bells which are very delicate to be tied to the feet of the blue pigeons. The bells are as delicate as a dragonfly's wing.
The goldsmiths make girdles for the dancers and scabbards for the kings.

What were Baldeo's duties as a watchman?
What question did his son ask him before he left for his nightly errand?

Baldeo's duty was to check if the tunnel is obstruction-free before the arrival of the mail train. He also checked if the signal lamp is burning at night. His son asked, "Shall I come too, father?"

How did the tiger die? Point out a similarity in the characters of Baldeo and his son Tembu. Give an example for each to justify your answer.

The tiger was wounded in the fight, and as the train entered the cutting the tiger was trapped like the man. The flight was impossible, though he ran as fast as his wounded leg could allow. At the next station, the driver was surprised to find a major portion of tiger's body. The tiger was cut off by the train.
Baldeo and his son Tembu both were brave and responsible. Immediately after his father's death, Tembu takes over the responsibilities of his family. Baldeo was responsible and sincere towards his duties of a khalasi as well as a parent.

Why did the animals feel uneasy when Squealer told them that Boxer would be sent to a hospital at Willingdon for treatment?
How did squealer reassure them?

Except for Molly and Snowball, no other animal had ever left the farm, and they did not like to think of their sick comrade in the hands of humans. But Squealer assured them that the veterinary surgeon in Willington would treat Boxer better than anyone on the farm.

Which sound made Baldeo realise that the tiger was close by?
Why was he worried that the tiger may be going in the opposite direction? Why didn't the tiger fear the man?

The frightened cry of a barking deer followed by a crashing sound in the undergrowth, made Baldeo realise that the tiger was close by.
He was worried because in the hut his son Tembu was sleeping unprotected.
The tiger didn't fear the man as it was used to the ways of man as it had been preying on them for years.

How much longer did Boxer expect to live?
How did he plan to spend his remaining days?

Boxer expected to live another three years, he looked forward to peaceful days that he would live in the corner of the big pasture. It would be the first time he would have the leisure to study and improve his mind. He decides to learn the remaining twenty two letters in that time.

What all was being sold by the merchants?

Merchants were selling turbans of deep red and silver colour, tunics made of heavy purple cloth, beautiful mirrors made of panels of amber and daggers with stone handles. These are the various items on sale.

What was the new name given to Animal Farm by Napoleon?
What strange transformation did the animals notice on the faces of the pigs?
What is the significance of this transformation?

"Animal Farm" was rechristened as "Manor Farm" by Napoleon. The strange transformation that the other animals noticed on the faces of the pig was that the faces of the pigs were now just like human faces. The pigs resembled the very men against whom they had fought to set up the Animal Farm. Power had now corrupted the pigs and they were looking just like humans.

Which 'sale' is Lady Adela talking about? Why does De Levis claim Dancy knew about the sale?

Lady Adela is talking about the sale of the Rosemary filly which was sold by De Levis to Kentman, the bookie, for an amount of nine hundred and seventy pounds. The filly was gifted by Dancy to De Levis.
De Levis was sure that Dancy knew about the sale because Goole told Dancy about the sale.

What according to the messenger, has been Benedick's performance in the war?

The messenger asserts that Claudio deserves the honours that have been bestowed upon him. According to the messenger, Claudio has performed heroically on the battlefield no less than a lion, even though he is like a lamb. He adds by saying that Claudio has performed beyond expectations. His actions cannot be expressed in words. He has shown valour hardly expected from a youth of such tender years.

What is Beatrice's opinion regarding marraige just before this extract?

When Leonato tells Beatrice that he would like to see her married one day, she says that, that would never happen because she would never marry a man made of flesh and blood. For her to many, men have to be made of some other metal and not earth. She continues to say that it would be a disgrace for her to be governed by a piece of dust however brave he might be and to give an account of her life to a husband made out of useless piece of earth. Finally, Beatrice says that she considers all of Adam's sons as her brothers and it would be a sin to marry her own brother.

Why did Braithwaite feel both relief and disappointment at the first weekly review his students had written since he joined the school?

The reason why Braithwaite felt both relief and disappointment because very little attention was given to him. It was just mentioned that a new black teacher had been appointed but they were more concerned with the failure of the radiogram during their dance session and the success of some boys as representatives of the local club's boxing team. This did both- relieved and disappointed Braithwaite.

Why did Mr. Florian feel that the weekly review was of advantage of both pupil and teacher?

Mr. Florian felt that through the weekly review a child will improve his weekly review. If a matter was important to the child, then he will write carefully and in detail. Through the weekly reviews, the teachers will get a good idea of what the students felt and thought of them. If the children did not enjoy a well prepared lesson, then the reviews will let the teachers know of this so that they can plan better. These are the reasons why Mr. Florian felt that weekly reviews were of advantage to the students as well as to the teachers.

Describe in detail the three dance that Beatrice compares to the acts of wooing, wedding, and repenting.

Beatrice warns Hero, that she should be careful in choosing her husband as wooing, wedding, and repenting are like a scotch jig, a measure, and a quick dance. She further explains that courtship is hot and hasty like a scotch jig and is full of whims and illusions. The wedding is like a dance you would do before the king: Proper and decorous and then the married man beings to repent, and like the pace of a dancer in a quick dance, his repentance increases quickly, and he moves fast towards the grave.

What information does the messenger give as a response to Lenoato's words in the last line of the extract?

The messenger informs Leonato that he had already delivered letters to Claudio's uncle in Messina. Claudio's uncle was overjoyed to learn that his young nephew showed himself to such advantage and the joy was so great that tears began to roll down from his eyes.

Explain the lines:
" If the prince be too be important, tell him there is measure in everything, and so dance out the answer."

Beatrice suggests Hero that if the prince who comes to woo her is not good enough then she can resort to dancing and let dance save the situation.

What role has Claudio played in the war?

Claudio has gained great honours in the war. Don Pedro has bestowed honours on this young Florentine. Claudio has fought like a lion in the battlefield. He has fought bravely in contrast to his age.

Explain the lines:
"A victory is twice itself when the achiever brings home full numbers".

'A victory is twice itself when the achiever brings home full numbers'. The given statement has been made by Leonato in connection with the victory that Claudio has achieved on the battlefield and his heroic feat. All the soldiers have returned home safe and alive which according to Leonato adds on to the victory.

What does that scene tell you about Beatrice's nature?

Act II, Scene I reveals Beatrice's basic nature and her feelings and thoughts regarding marriage and its whole concept. The remarks made by her shows that Beatrice is essentially sensible and prudent, her frivolousness is merely a mask to deceive the would.

Give the meanings of the following words as they are used in the context of the passage:
belies; artir'd; barr'd

belied - wrongly slandered
attir'd - tricked up
barr'd - made up

What does Raina do when she is left alone in her chamber?

Raina, left alone, goes to the chest of drawers, and adores the portrait there with indescribable feelings. She does not show it any mark of bodily affection; but she takes it in her hands and elevates it like a priestess, showing her feelings of higher love. It's almost like worship when she says "Oh, I shall never be unworthy of you anymore, my hero - never, never, never."
She replaces the picture reverently, selects a novel. She turns over the leaves dreamily, and prepares to go to bed murmuring, 'My hero! my hero!'

What advice does friar Francis give them later in the scene and what according to him could be the possible outcomes of his plan?

Friar Francis advises them that they should wait for a while and Iet Hero be kept indoors secretly for a while (who has been left as dead by the two princes), and let it be made known that she is dead. This will change the slander against her into pity of her and Claudio will realize her worth after losing her. He may then mourn and wish that he had never accused her in this way because of which she died.

What is Leonato confirming? How did he arrive at this conclusion? What does he wish for his daughter and why?

Leonato is confirming of his daughter, Hero's disgrace. He has arrived at this conclusion because he strongly believes why would the two princes lie and why would Claudio lie, who loved her so much. He wishes his daughter to go away and die because in his eyes she has disgraced him the most.

Give the meanings of the following words as they are used in the context of the passage:
solicit; wooed; measure

Solicit - ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.
Wooed - to gain the love of someone, with a view of marriage.
Measure - Solution, a way out.

Describe the role played by Sergius in the cavalry charge.

Sergius defied Russian commanders in spite of not having orders, he led a cavalry charge on his own responsibility. He led from the front, being the first man to sweep through the enemy guns. Catherine describes gallant splendid Bulgarians with their swords and eyes flashing, thundering down like an avalanche and scattering the wretched Serbian dandies like chaff.

What fear did Raina have about Sergius before he proved himself?

Raina had doubted whether Sergius was as brave as everybody thought him to be. Wasn't it her imagination that made him look like a splendid hero. She doubted whether his soldiering and heroic qualities might not prove real and he would cut a poor figure beside the Russian soldiers.

How does Catherine assure Raina that her father is safe?

Catherine assures Raina about the safety of her father by saying that the news of victory in the battle at Slivinitza has been sent by her father himself.

Who interrupts the conversation between Raina and Catherine? What does the person inform them about the events in the town?

Louka, the maid of the Petkoffs, interrupts the conversation saying that there may be a shoot-out in the town as the victorious Bulgarians are hunting the fugitive Serbians. There may be a fight in their street too, so they should close the windows and bolt the shutters.

How does Louka react to the suggestions given to her by Nicola in this extract ?

Louka says impatiently that she'll behave the way she wants. She says that he takes all the courage out of her with his cold-blooded wisdom.

Why does Catherine call Major Petkoff a "barbarian at heart" ?

The Major doesn't believe modern customs of taking bath, according to him, washing can't be good for the health. He cites the example of his father, he never had a bath in his life and he lived to be ninety-eight, the healthiest man in Bulgaria. He himself doesn't mind a good wash once a week to keep up his position, but once a day is ridiculously extreme. Therefore, Catherine says that he is still "a barbarian at heart".

Describe the narrator's purpose behind entering the abandoned house and the strange atmosphere he encountered there. You will be required to:
List your ideas clearly in point form

$$(1)$$ Intention to find the black box
$$(2)$$ The house looked abandoned
$$(3)$$ Room musty, dusty, cobwebs all around
$$(4)$$ Dark morning; shadows made it look eerie
$$(5)$$ Box disappearing at his touch
$$(6)$$ A cough behind, frightening him
$$(7)$$ A man, sitting on a chair, staring at him.

What is Colford's reaction when reality comes to light?
How does Margaret offer to help Dancy?

Colford reacts emotionally by saying that if it were his own brother, he couldn't feel it more. Margaret offers Twisden to put up her pearls up the spout again and pay back the money to De Levis and anyhow save Ronny.

What information does Twisden give Dancy and why does he advise Dancy to go to Morocco?

Twisden tells Dancy that after the court rose the day before that they had a man called Ricardos.
Ricardos accepted that Dancy had given his daughter on thousand pounds, who was a great friend of Dancy, as a settlement as Dancy married Mabel. Two notes of that amount were in possession of Twisden and were a clear evidence against Dancy. So, Twisden gave him some advice to go to Morocco where a war was going on, since it would suit Dancy's reckless lifestyle. Also, Twiden told Dancy that he had lost his honour and he couldn't save his wife's peace of mind. So he better go.

Major and Catherine have their own individual views on civilized people.
Give details of their views.

The Petkoffs have individual views on the way civilized people behave. Catherine feels cultured people take bath every day. She also feels it is uncivilized to shout for the servants, so an electric bell is necessary. Major Petkoff feels that taking bath daily is not right, it makes people fall ill. He also feels is that it is uncivilized to hang clothes for drying where visitors can see them.

Explain the meaning of : " it's too sharp and impudent."

The given extract has been taken from Act Ill. Nicola, the man-servant is speaking to Louka the maid-servant of Petkoff's house. Talking about Louka's behaviour, he says that, she is very harsh in her talks and behaves in an insulting manner with her masters.

Why does Nicola react in this manner ?

When Nicola tells Louka that he doesn't mind if she marries Sergius as that way she'll bring better business for him, Louka says she would rather be her servant than her husband so that he can use her for making money. She says that he doesn't have a soul. This provokes Nicola to speak in this manner.

Give two traits of each of the following characters:
(i) Nicola
(ii) Louka

Nicola is subservient and has the soul of a servant. He respects his role as a servant and respects the family.
He is a bit of a hypocrite as he cherishes the ambition of becoming a shopkeeper and at that time he wants the Petkoffs as his clients.
Louka is straightforward and shows her emotions whether it is to Nicola or the Petkoffs. Louka bitterly resents being a servant, she is impudent to her masters and nourishes ambitions to rise to aristocracy through shrewd thinking.

How does Dancy commit suicide? Why does he call his death another jump? What term does Colford use to describe Dancy's suicide?

Dancy is in a room when the inspector comes. He locks the room from inside. Then, knowing that he had lost it all and there is no way out of it, he opens the door and says, "you can come in now" and simultaneous shoots himself with a pistol.
Knowing that it was the only decent thing he could do, he calls his suicide as another dangerous jump, a leap that would spare him a lot of disgrace and dishonour.

Colford uses the term Hara-Kiri.
Hara-Kiri: The Samurai, a warrior group in Japan, formerly practised a ritual of committing suicide by cutting open their bowels. This they did to save themselves from the disgrace and dishonour in the hands of their enemies.

Give any three examples of how the animals worked together in harmony to take care of the farm.

Every animal in the farm did its part to take care of the farm. The pigs, who were the think tanks, made different policies for the betterment of the farm and constantly motivated them. Most of the hard labour was done by the two horses Boxer and Clover and the ducks and hens carried tiny wisps of hay in their beaks and ensured that three was no wastage.

What is your daily duty?

Our daily duty is not merely to make money, but also contribute to social progress and the path of personal development.

Apollo $$11$$ unleashed and changed forever ________

Apollo 11 unleashed and changed forever the way we look at our planet Earth and its satellite, the moon.

Armstrong describes the earth as ______________.

Armstrong describes the earth as a tiny pea, pretty and blue.

What was the colour of the flag that was hoisted every Sunday? What design did it have? What was the significance of the design?

The flag was green and it was hoisted every Sunday. Snowball also painted a hoof and a horn on it in white colour. He explained that the green colour represented the green fields of England, while the hoof and horn signified the future Republic of the Animals which would arise when the human race had been finally overthrown.

Look at the balloons. Which are the qualities inculcated in the author by the teachers? Write them.

The qualities inculcated in the author by her teachers are:
(1) Kindness (2) Hard work (3) Tolerance (4) Regularity

The effort to explore the universe has _______

The effort to explore the universe has united mankind in technology and knowledge.

What problems did the animals face in the beginning? What work did the pigs do?

After the Rebellion was successful and the animals were in control of the farm, they needed to harvest the hay. However, it was a difficult task as the animals were not adapted to the tools that were required for harvesting. Moreover, they required the animals to stand on their hind legs.

The pigs were the think tanks of the farm and hence did not work at all. They assumed the position of leadership and started to direct and supervise the functioning of the farm.

With-For the first time ...... and rewrite
Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins were, to land on the moon for the first time

For the first time, Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins were, to land on the moon.

The author came to know about Apollo $$11$$ mission when he _________

The author came to know about the Apollo $$11$$ mission when he was an engineering student at BITS Pilani.

Why, do you think, 'Pushkarni' is considered by archaeologists as one of the most extraordinary works of excavation?

Archaeologists consider Pushkarni as one of the most extraordinary works of excavation at Hampi because it is a highly functional structure with water running to a depth of three meters, brought from a long distance by a series of stone channels, and also a beautiful monument with steps arranged in a series of small pyramids. Each block of stone bears a short inscription in Kannada indicating its exact position in the construction. If the entire structure were to be dismantled, it would be completely and accurately reconstructed without any difficulty.

Who was the last king of Hampi and who defeated him ?

King Rama Raya was the last king of Hampi and he was defeated by the Bahamani Sultans in the battle of Talikota.

What do artists marvel at, in Hampi ?

Artists marvel at the ''floral magnificence'' of its temples and their elegantly massive pillars.

According to the poem, why is excessive watching of TV harmful?

Watching TV excessively is harmful as it deteriorates the brain and kills the imagination power of a child. It blocks the mind, curbing its imaginative power, making a child dull and confused. As a result, the child can no longer understand fantasies and fairy tales.

What does the poet want us to do in the following situation?
(a) While struggling _
(b) While making money
(c) While dreaming
(d) While losing ___

The poet wants:
(a) While struggling, one must have the will to win.
(b) While making money do not forget your friends.
(c) While dreaming do much more through your actions.
(d) While losing, one must continue to fight.

(i) Two activities that mother was free to do :
(a) ...................
(b) ...................
(ii) Two activities that children avoided doing because of television :
(a) ..................
(b) ...................

(i)Two activities that mother was free to do:

(a) Cook lunch.
(b) Wash dishes in the sink.

(ii) Two activities that children avoided doing because of television:

(a) They didn't climb the window sill anymore.
(b) Now, they never fight or kick or punch.

Achieving Success
Hints given by the poet to become successful are:
(a) doing your job the best
(b) .....
(c) .....
(d) .....
(e) .....

(a) Doing your job the best.
(b) Being true to your aims and ends.
(c) Struggling on with the will to wins.
(d) Dare to take a chance.
(e) Continue fighting despite defeat.

Why should membership be made compulsory for all householders?

Cooperative society membership should be made compulsory for all householders because doing so would help remove private dealers in distribution which in turn would remove rivalry and competitiveness among cooperatives.

What were Chaitanya's achievements in sports ?

In sports, Chaitanya won two prizes and a silver medal. He had won his laurels in athletic events and a silver medal in a race.

What were the special features of animal school ?

The special features of the animal school were that they adopted an activity curriculum consisting of running, climbing, swimming, and flying and all the animals took all the subjects.

What efforts will you take to score good marks in your examination ?

To score good marks in the examination we need to study from the start of the session and study regularly and revise the studied matter. Before the examinations, we should have ample time to revise the whole course so that we are thorough with the course. Practise is the key here. The more we practise, the better prepared we are.

How does the writer explain that the fertility is on the decline?

The writer explains that fertility is on the decline as the population is increasing, but the rate at which it is increasing is falling sharply. Twenty years ago, the UN projected that population would reach 11.16 billion in 2050, today they say it will reach only 9.37 billion.

What lessons do the palm trees teach us?

The palm, trees which bend with the wind, teach lessons of resilience and flexibility.

What does the extract focus on ?

The extract focuses on the overall growth of the special child, Chaitanya and his proud mother.

How did Chaitanya's mother react when she saw the prizes ?

At first, Chaitanya's mother was stupefied in total disbelief, but then she hugged and kissed him and cried unabashedly to her heart's content. She cried out of joy for the first time that day.

What other purpose does the T.V. serve in addition to education and entertainment?

Besides serving as a medium of education and entertainment, it helps us learn subjects taught in schools, college in greater depth. It also enables us to see and appreciate the wonderful creations of God from close quarters.

How is the writer's interest in art culture revealed in the extract?

The writer would often visit the Asiatic Library admiring its gothic columns, the sophisticated NCPA, where he enjoyed many theater performances and the Nehru center where he enjoyed the classical music concerts. Jehangir Art Gallery was another of his favourite spots in the city.

Why were telephone a rarity before 1975?

Before 1975, there were six hundred million people in India and only two million landline telephone connections. That meant ninety percent of Indians did not have a telephone line, thereby making it a rarity.

Read the given information and fill the table provided.

Acclaimed in Indian classics as the Kalpavriksha, the all giving tree the coconut palm grows in several states in India. The coconut palm is a member of the plant family arecaceae popularly known as palm family. It flourishes on sandy soils requiring high humidity abundant sunlight and high rainfall for optimal growth. All parts of the palm are used in some way or another in the daily life of the people. Coconut water provides a refreshing and nutritious drink. The firm kernel that lines the inside is high in calories and the white milk extracted from it is used in many different ways. Oil extracted from dried mature coconuts is used as cooking oil. The leaves are braided to make thatched roof and mats. The mid ribs of the leaves are dried and tied together to make brooms. The coconut shell and husk are good sources of efficient fuel. During religious ceremonies married women are often presented with a coconut along with a few grains of rice as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.

Name
Scientific name
Place where grown
Climate required
Uses
(a) Liquid
(b) Kernel
(c) Leaves
(d) Shell
Symbolizes

Name	The coconut palm
Scientific name	Arecaceae
Place where grown	Several states in India
Climate required	High humidity, abundant sunlight and high rainfall.
Uses:
(a) Liquid	Coconut water provides a refreshing, nutritious drink. Oil extracted is used as cooking oil.
(b) Kernel	It is high in calories and the white milk extracted is used in a number of ways.
(c) Leaves	Braided to make thatched roof and hats. Mid ribs of the leave are dried and tied to make brooms.
(d) Shell	Good source of fuel
Symbolizes	Fertility and prosperity.

Write the word from the passage which means 'a journey for a certain purpose'

'Expeditions' is the word from the passage that means 'a journey for a certain purpose'

THEY ... USED .... TO ...... READ!
They'd READ AND READ,
AND READ and READ, and then proceed.

The figure of speech is _____.

The word 'read' is repeated to create a greater poetic effect. The figure of speech is Repetition.

How should speech be used?

Speech should not used lightly. It should be handled with care and consideration. We should keep in mind the conditions and situations of people when we express ourselves.

How does one prove himself a fool through his use of language?

When one expresses himself in a similar manner to all kinds of people, not taking into consideration the difference in their situations and conditions, but expressing himself similarly to people in different conditions and situations, he proves himself to be a fool through his use of language.

Explain the following line with reference to context:

"Be not like dumb, driven cattle$$!$$
Be a hero in the strife$$!$$"

Reference: These words are from H.W. Longfellow's poem "A Psalm Of Life".
Context: This poem is known for its optimism and the theme- right attitude of life.
Explanation: We should realize life is shorter and
quicker. Life is like a battle field and we should not let
ourselves be driven like cattle. We should fight bravely
as heroes.

Describe how Gungaram's superstitious practices lead to his death.

GUNGA RAM & THE KALANAG:
Introduction: Khushwant Singh, an editor, essayist,
novelist, journalist, M.P. is a versatile writer in English.
His first book "The Mark Of Vishnu and Other stories"
was published in London in

19501950. This story is about
a superstitious Brahmin servant in a household, where
the children constantly ridicule his beliefs.
The Superstitions: Gunga Ram was an illiterate full
of superstitions. He loved all forms of life as sacred
creations of God. He used to smear a V-mark on his
forehead with sandalwood paste everyday. He placed
a saucer full of milk every night, near the snake pit
next to the wall. He believed firmly that as long as he
offered milk to the snake, it would not bite anyone in
the house.
The Capture of the Snake: The children of the
house did not believe in superstitions of Gunga Ram.
One day after heavy rains, the children saw the black
cobra sitting in a open patch on the lawn. Armed with
bamboo sticks, they captured it without damaging its
hood. They put it in a biscuit tin and tied the lid with
a cord.
The irony: Gunga Ram unaware of the actions of the
children, placed a saucer of milk for the snake. The
next morning, the saucer was full of milk and that
disturbed the Brahmin. The children took the snake to
school and handed over to the teacher. When he untied
the cord, the snake sprang out in fury. The children
stood up on the desks and shouted hysterically. It tried
to escape through the exit door. But, Gunga Ram stood
there and placed a saucer of milk as apology. He bowed
and asked for forgiveness. But as an irony, the snake
bit him several times on his head and disappeared into
a gutter.
Conclusion: Gunga Ram the pious poor Brahmin
collapsed in agony. There were little drops of blood
on his forehead. Below that was the V mark where
the black cobra bit him. "The Mark of Vishnu" is the
irony behind the story.

What prompted Johnson to write a dictionary of the English language?

There were about

2020 dictionaries published before Dr. Johnson's attempt to compile one. He found words plentiful without any set rule and syntax without any order. The words spread under chance. They were resigned to tyranny and the fashion of the times. Many innovations were defective and the words were exposed to corruptions of ignorance. Johnson aimed at giving longevity to the dictionary and dedicate it to his country. He wanted to give it immortality. Foreign countries should develop the language. His work should enlighten repositories of science and men of letters.

Describe the superstitious practice of Gunga Ram.

The superstitions: Gunga Ram was an illiterate, full
of superstitions. He loved all forms of life as sacred
creations of God. He used to smear a V-mark on his
forehead with sandalwood paste everyday. He placed
a saucer full of milk every night, near the snake pit
nest to the wall. He believed firmly that as long as he
offered milk to the snake, it would not bite anyone in
the house.

For the following lines give the reference, context, explanation and comment down your view.

"So let us, unobtrusive and unnoticed,
But happy none the less."

Reference: These lines are from Annie Louisa Walker's poem "Women's Right".
Context: The poet conveys the privilege of women of spread happiness.
Explanation: Women do the humble work of spreading love and affection at home without expecting anything in return. Yet their happiness does not wane. They are the privileged ones chosen by God for this noble task.
Comment: Women are like the weeds which bend to every weed but do not break.

Describe the spider's persistence.

A noiseless patient spider: Walt Whitman compares
spider to a human soul. He uses symbolism in the poem.
The poet watched a patient spider. He was standing on
a high point of land. The spider was thinking of a way
to connect the cast surrounding. It sent out filament
from its body continuously and tirelessly. The poem
than thought of his soul. Just like the spider, it seeks
something infinite and eternal is not tired by failures.
It succeeds in spinning its cobweb. Human soul should
also not be disheartened by failures. It should achieve
the unity of the Universe.

For the following lines give the reference, context, explanation and comment down your view.

"Yes; quaint and curious war is."

Reference: These lines are from Thomas Hardy's poem, "The Man He Killed".
Context: The poet criticized about the strange and curious nature of war.
Explanation: The poet shot dead his foe in the battlefield. He could not understand why soldiers were forced to kill each other even though there was no personal hatred among them. It looked strange for him. The poet expressed his hatred on war in these lines.
Comment: Life is lost at the cost of politics and war.

Explain the following line with reference to context:

"I shot him dead because-
Because he was my foe."

Reference: These words are from Thomas Hardy's poem "The Man he Killed".
Context: The poet highlights the cruelties of war.
Explanation: The poet killed the other guy just because he stood diagonally opposite to the poet in the battle field. Therefore he killed the other man as he shot at the poet. He could not state any other reason.

Explain the following line with reference to context:

"As humble plants by country hedgerows growing,
That treasure up the rain."

Reference: These words are form Annie Louisa Walker's poem "Women's Rights".
Context: Women address men and highlight the rights of women.
Explanation: Women live under the household roof and spend life working for the welfare of the family and its members. Yet, they have an inner longing for freedom, equality and recognition with men. They are like small plants that treasure up rain.

Bring out the emotions expressed in the poem. 'The Man He Killed'.

The Man He Killed. This poem is about the folly of war.
The narrator killed an enemy in the battle field. It the
narrator and the other man had met earlier, they would
have sat in an ancient inn and had drunk wine or beer
happily. Instead ranged as infantry, they considered
each as their foe and shot at each other. They fought
to the commands of their superiors. War is strange and
curious because it is fought between innocent soldiers
who join the army as they are jobless.

Explain the following line with reference to context:

"I shot him dead because _________
Because he was my foe,"

Reference: These words are from Thomas Hardy's poem "The Man he Killed".
Context: The poet highlights the cruelties of war.
Explanation: The poet killed the other guy in the battle field just because he was a soldier of enemy country. Though both did not have any personal enmity, the poet was complied by duty to kill him. Otherwise the other soldier would have shot him dead. He could not state any other reason.

Explain the following line with reference to context:

"You cannot rob us of the rights we cherish,
Nor turn our thoughts away
From the bright picture of a 'Woman's Mission'
Our hearts portray"

Reference: These lines are from the poem "Women's Rights" by Annie Louisa Walker.
Context: While explaining the importance of equal rights to women, the poet tells these words.
Explanation: Women are no more slaves of men. They wish to be free and happy. They don't want men and society to rob their rights. They want to accomplish their mission.

Explain the following line with reference to context:

"The voice of my education said to me; He must be killed"

Reference: These words are from D.H. Lawrence's "Snake"
Context: This line is an expression of the poet on seeing a snake in his garden.
Explanation: D.H. Lawrence had a strange visitor on a hot sunny afternoon. It was a long yellow snake that came to quench its thirst. The poet was afraid to kill it but his inner voice of education suggested him to kill is as yellow snakes were poisonous.

How do books take revenge on the speaker?

The author thinks that books seemingly engage in revenge for his carelessness by wasting his time when he cannot seem to find them at a time when he is in a crisis and really needs them.

Why did Gautama get angry with the crane?

Rishi Gautama was annoyed and upset with the crane because the crane's droppings fell on him and disturbed him when he was neck-deep in the water for a holy dip.

Write two characteristics of a soldier.

The poet describes the soldier as being full of strange oaths and as someone who is quick to anger and get into quarrels.

Write in short, the dialogue which took place between Gautama and the lady.

Suddenly Gautama was filled with remorse, He felt bad for the bird and immediately felt how frightful it will be if all the wishes fulfilled themselves, if each angry wish took effect at once.

He stood in front of the house and asked for the offering. The lady of the house came out, acknowledged the presence of saintly rishi on sunny afternoon day and went back to the kitchen to bring the alms. During the same time, her husband came to the house, Immediately the lady went to see him and gave him cold water and served him food. After this when she came out the Gautama rishi’s anger saw no bounds. He was mad with krodha. Seeing him the lady said “ Swami, I am not crow to get burned with your eyes, Pati seva dharma is the real dharma for me, all other dharma’s come after that”

Gautama was shocked to the core after hearing this from the lady, he could not understand how this lady knows about his story of the morning ?He was not able to have this much power even after 14 years of veda study and this lady was able to tell his past even without studying the vedas. The lady guessed his confusion and told him “ Hey rishi, Please go and meet Dharmavyadha in city of Mathura, He will answer all your questions”

Mention one thing which you did not like about Gautama.

Rishi Gautama was so upset at the droppings of the crane that fell on his head that he killed the crane with his angry gaze. He took a life for a such a small matter. This is something that I disliked about Gautama.

How did the old man lose his son and daughter-in-law?

The old man lost his son and daughter-in-law in the floods. They got drowned.

What was the actual cause of fear for the writer?

The writer was sure that the cry for help had come from the trees, but a check of the entire garden revealed nothing. He did not see anybody or anything. This instilled a sense of fear in the writer.

Why is the speaker unable to find books?

The speaker is unable to find books because of his carelessness and because of not putting the book back where it belongs on the shelf after he is done with it.

What lesson did Gautama learn from the man?

Rishi Gautama was completely transformed in the presence of the man. The rishi learnt lessons in humility and patience from the man.

What did Gautama do to attain certain powers?

Gautama did tapasya to obtain powers. For several months and years he practiced strict austerities. He did not eat and drink; he stood on a single foot; he controlled the senses; he meditated on the chosen deity. He did all this to attain certain powers.

How do the plants use sun's energy?

Green plants are able to trap and hold on to energy. They store sun's energy in the form of food that they make in their leaves by process of photosynthesis.

Why does the speaker disagree with Montaigne?

The author disagrees with Montaigne when he, Montaigne, declares that "a young man should break in upon his rules, to stir up energy and keep it from mouldy and lazy; for no course of life is so foolish and feeble as that which is carried out according to rules and discipline". The author says that a life of habit, order and discipline is the best life possible and he disagrees with Montaigne when Montaigne contradicts this belief of the author by stating that a life lived with rules and discipline is a foolish one.

The story of the Happy Prince is an indirect criticism of the insensitivity, selfishness and swallow thinking of Man. Critically analyse the statement quoting examples from the story.

The swallow saw the rich people making merry. They did not bother about the beggars sitting at their gates. Poor children dwelling in the dark lanes are starving. The rich people do not worry about them. No little boys take shelter under a bridge to save themselves from rain but the watchman drives them away. Poor seamstress and match girl are not cared for nor the poor play writer. Thus, this statement is quite appropriate.

What are the three instances of living mechanically?

The three instances of living mechanically that the author gives is that of a train that starts punctually, the clock that habitually tells the right time and the man who breakfasts punctually at eight every morning and always carries his ticket in the same pocket.

How far is a school or educational institution accountable for the future of its students? Support your answer with arguments given in the play.

Students are admitted in different educational institutions from primary education to higher education. Teachers teach students with their best possible efforts. All the students appear the examination. All of them do not obtain equal marks while the teacher teach all the students in equal way and method. The responsibility of success and failure depends upon the hardwork and efficiency of students. If they do well in the examination, they succeed. If they do not do will, they meet failure. For the success and failure of students, no educational institution is responsible. Number less students who are highly educated wander jobless. Educational institutions are not responsible for this. The duty of educational institute is to impart knowledge to students not to take responsibility of their future. So this story 'Refund' is not an appropriate plea for the fees refund.

Answer the following question in about 25 words each.
What did the village boys find in the pasture?

The village-boys used to go to a nearby pastures with their cattle. The village-boys found a green mound in the pasture just like a judgement-seat.

Write the name of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken. Who is the writer of this lesson?

The above passage has been taken from the lesson 'Torch Bearers', which is written by W. M. Ryburn.

Answer the following question in about 25 words each.
In what way did Edison find his mother the best teacher?

Edison's mother read the letter which said that Edison was mentally ill, but she told Edison that he was so genius that the school thought he was too good for them. Hence, Edison thought that his mother was the best teacher who knew how to encourage him.

Working in small groups of 4-5 students, go back over the two passages on Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova and complete the table given below with relevant phrases or sentences.
Points of Comparison/Contrast Santosh Yadav Maria Sharapova
1. Their humble beginning
2. Their parents approach
3. Their will power and strong desire to succeed
4. Evidence of their mental toughness
5. Their patriotism

Points of Comparison/ContrastSantosh YadavMaria SharapovaTheir humble beginning Santosh’s parents were affluent landowners who could afford … My father was working as much as he could to keepTheir parents’ approach Wishing always to study ‘a bit more’, and with her father slowly getting used to her urge … The latter (her mother) was compelled to stay back in Siberia …. [My father working as much … either.]Their will power and strong desire to succeed Equipped with an iron will, physical endurance and an amazing mental… Instead of letting that depress me, I became more quietly determined and mentally tough.Evidence of their mental toughness The culmination of her hard work and sincerity came in 1992 … And that something in her lifted her on Monday, 22 August 2005 to the world number one position in women’s tennis.Their patriotism Then I unfurled the Indian tricolour and held it….. indescribable…… I felt proud as an Indian My blood is totally Russian. I will play the Olympics for Russia if they want me.

Look at the picture and read the text aloud.
(a) Where is the stag?
(b) What is he doing?
(c) Does he like his antlers (horns)?
(d) Does he like his legs?
(e) Why is the stag running?
(f) Is he able to hide in the bushes?
(g) Where are the hunters now?
(h) Are they closing in on the stag?
(i) Is the stag free?
(j) What does the stag say about his horns and his legs?

(a) The stag is standing by the side of a pond.

(b) The stag is about to drink water when he saw his reflection in the pond.

(d) No, the stag finds his legs to be thin and ugly.

(e) The stag is running because he has been chased by the hunters.

(f) No, he is not able to hide in the bushes because his horns got stuck in them.

(g) The hunters are just behind the stag.

(h) Yes, they are closing in on the stag.

(i) The stag was able to run fast because of his legs and is free now.

(j) The stag says that he was proud of his horns, but he would have been killed because of them. He was ashamed of his legs, but they saved his life.

Look at the picture and read the text aloud.
Now write the story in your own words. Give it a title.

There was a stag, he lived in a jungle. One day he went to drink water in a pond. He saw his reflection in the pond. He felt proud of his beautiful antlers. Then he saw his legs, he was upset because they were thin and ugly. Suddenly, there were hunters behind him. The stag ran to save his life. He wanted to hide in the bushes, but couldnt as his antlers were stuck in them. He found the hunters just behind him. He ran for his life and was finally saved.

Use the side map to answer the questions.

What does the dotted line on the map show?
What road would Ajay take to get to the boat club?
What building is next to the picnic area?
What road passes by Ajays house?
What other way could Ajay use to get from his house to his grandmothers house?
Use verbs like: go, turn, cross
Use prepositions like: across, between, in front of, beside, near, behind

1. Route from Ajays house to his school.

2. Kasturba Gandhi Marg.

3. India Gate.

4. Ring Road.

5. Ajay could take Ashoka Road to get his grandmothers house from his house. He could go through Kasturba Gandhi Marg. From that road he could reach Boat club. Then he could go across the picnic area. From there he could turn right after walking a few steps and reach his grandmothers house.

Also find out how people sent messages in olden days and how they send them nowadays.

In olden days they sent messages through messengers and pigeons.

Nowadays messages are sent by post, telephones, mobile phones and e-mails.

What do we know about the narrator?

The narrator of the poem is a man deeply in love, who beloved does not reciprocate his feelings and does not correspond to his sentiments. He compares the beauty of his beloved with the light of the day and the absence of her with the daybreak.

What is this poem about?

A poem of love by the poet John Donne, the poem tells us of the despair at being away from our beloved. The title of the poem depicts from the beginning to the light, quietness and tranquillity of the breaking of day, as explicitly expressed in "Daybreak."

Who is the narrator of this poem?

Gandhiji's was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings. Why did Gandhiji continue his stay in Champaran even after Indigo share-cropping disappeared? (Indigo)

Gandhiji was not satisfied with mere political and economic solutions, so he wanted to bring about a change in the social and cultural conditions of Champaran. He noticed the unhealthy living conditions and poor sanitation in the village. He also realized the need for literacy. He decided to stay in Champaran even after the disappearance of Indigo share-cropping. A small farmer, Rajkumar Shukla, from a small district of Champaran, helped bring about a prominent change. He opened up schools in six different villages and several of his disciples and family members volunteered as teachers. Being a staunch believer of passive resistance, he championed the cause of the Champaran movement. His wife, Kasturba, worked on the personal cleanliness and community sanitation of the place. Gandhiji also hired a doctor for the improvement of the health conditions.
Thus, we can say that Gandhiji's was not a loyalty to abstractions. It was a loyalty to living, human beings. This also made him keen to eradicate the social and cultural backwardness of Champaran. Gandhiji exulted over them and made the villages feel self-dependent and undaunted.

	Points of Comparison/Contrast	Santosh Yadav	Maria Sharapova
1.	Their humble beginning
2.	Their parents approach
3.	Their will power and strong desire to succeed
4.	Evidence of their mental toughness
5.	Their patriotism

Reading Comprehension - Class 8 English - Extra Questions

How does the poet describe the elephant's legs?

What, according to the writer, should be avoided while communicating?

How can the elephant tease its keeper?

The powerful hind legs help kangaroos ____________ .

Why can't computers lead independent lives or rule the world ?

Explain automation.

What is the medicinal value of neem?

Why should you be careful when you tend to be humorous?

What is the greatest advancement in modern technology?

How does neem help grains and pulses?

What is the paste of neem seeds used for?

What is neem a symbol of?

Why are most of the people unhappy at present ?

For each of the words given below, write a sentence of at least ten words using the same word unchanged in form, but with a different meaning from that which it carries in the passage:(1) palm (2) land (3) stream(4) bank

In what condition did the animals find Boxer?

Mention the happy as well the sad occasions for which the flower girls are weaving flowers. Write one reason why the poem has appealed to you.

Which signs have Friar Francis noted about Hero?

Explain the lines:" .. I have only been silent so long And given way unto this course of fortune..."

Read the extract and complete the following:The teacher can(i) _________(ii) _________(iii) _________(iv) _________

Fill in the blocks with the information given in the passage :(i) Two things to be avoided by children (ii) Lack of sleep due to mood regulation leads to :(1) (2)

The broad tree-lined roads were named after ________________

Find reasons(i) The effect of receding forest .................................(ii) The number of animals is reduced because ...........................(iii) Elephants entered the city because ............................(iv) Elephants lived a wary life ...............................

Katra and Chowk are ____________

What solution has been suggested by the writer to remove rivalry among co-operatives?

When does a co-operative lose its proper function ?

Complete the following sentence:Mother was daunted with the task of _____________.

How do floods adversely affect India?

Why was the duck, an excellent swimmer, average in swimming ?

Find outMention four things the elephants did when they found shortage of food :(i) ..............................................(ii) .............................................(iii) ...........................................(iv) ............................................

What makes the writer think that he was a good doctor?

What conclusions did the researchers arrive at?

How is 'dairy farming' beneficial for farmers besides getting milk ?

What information does the National Sample Survey of 1993-94 provide ?

What sort of patients did the doctor have?

Why was the experience of the squirrel miserable ?

What is the passage about?

What is the source of our knowledge of Socrates ?

Why is it not possible to provide absolute protection in all flood-prone areas?

What qualities of Socrates does the extract reveal ?

Complete web :

What does the write say about the Strand bookstore and the pavements at Fountain?

What does the passage tell us about?

Who said to whom(i) "Is he going to live, sir"(ii) ".................. the struggle is too hard at the end .................."

What special rights did elected members of Parliament use to have?

Write at least two advantages of T.V. from the postage.

Why does the author call 'Kathmandu' a lovely place?

The narrator prayed that Rex should not make any sudden move. Explain giving reasons.

How long did the party take to reach the top?

What kind of books does the poet mention?

How was this expedition different from the earlier ones?

How is rangoli designed on festival days ?

Mention the two things that were found when the tall grass was hacked.

Why did he leave his brother's troupe?

What service has Pandit Ravi Shankar done for the country?

What title has Pandit Ravi Shankar earned for promoting Indian music?

Why, according to the author, are we born?

Why did the team stay for several days after 25 March?

Write the word from the passage which means-'food'

Who were the first two persons to reach the top?

Which tune was composed by him in the year 1945?

Write down the achievements of Pandit Ravi Shankar.

When and where was Pandit Ravi Shankar born?

Why was dad looking sad and worried?

Who will become the victims to the powers of darkness?

What had arrived at his house a few weeks later?

Describe how words could make an enemy out of someone you would like to be friends with?

What was mum and dad's reaction to the incident?

What did the author realize one day when he awoke from his slumber?

What kind of struggle is raging in man's heart?

Why had the neighbours gathered around in the driveway?

Who will be at peace with himself and the world?

Mention the cause of failure.

What steps is the Government taking to tackle the rise in road accidents?

Who had started working for Man when the world was new?

Why did the Camel live there?

How are the icebergs formed?

Why is the Government taking the issue of road safety seriously?

Mention the factors that cause the variations in the movement of the glaciers.

Where did the Camel live?

For each of the words given below, write a sentence of at least ten words using the same word unchanged in form, but with a different meaning from that which it carries in the passage:

(1) palm
(2) land
(3) stream
(4) bank

Explain the lines:
" .. I have only been silent so long And given way unto this course of fortune..."

Read the extract and complete the following:
The teacher can
(i) _____
(ii) _
(iii) _
(iv) _____

Fill in the blocks with the information given in the passage :
(i) Two things to be avoided by children
(ii) Lack of sleep due to mood regulation leads to :
(1)
(2)

Find reasons
(i) The effect of receding forest .................................
(ii) The number of animals is reduced because ...........................
(iii) Elephants entered the city because ............................
(iv) Elephants lived a wary life ...............................

Complete the following sentence:
Mother was daunted with the task of _____________.

Find out
Mention four things the elephants did when they found shortage of food :
(i) ..............................................
(ii) .............................................
(iii) ...........................................
(iv) ............................................

Who said to whom
(i) "Is he going to live, sir"
(ii) ".................. the struggle is too hard at the end .................."

Write a short note on the following using the clues given below in the brackets in about 5 to 6 sentences :
The Selfish Giant.
(Clues: - Saw children - angry children ran away - high way - notice - children wandered outside - sad).

State whether the given statement is true or false:
Edison said,"I shall never invent anything which will destroy life. I want to make people happy."

Answer the following question in about 60 words:
What were the views of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru about the river Ganga and about the people of the country ?

Answer the following question in about 25 words each :
Who was Socrates? Where did he live?

State whether true or false:
The 1936 Olympic Games were held in Berlin.

Complete the following-
The poet describes the activities:
Night Morning
(i) (i)
(ii) (ii)

Complete the following objection that the mother had with the new house.
A very big ____________.

Personality of an individual is recognised by.
$$(1)$$ _____
$$(2)$$ _
$$(3)$$ _
$$(4)$$ _____.

Fill in the blank with help from the passage:
The scholarship by ____________ Trust helped him in higher education.

Fill in the blank with help from the passage:
Mashelkar studied under ____________.

Fill in the blank with help from the passage:
Mashelkar was inspired by his greatest guru _____________.

Fill in the blank:
The mother bird told her young ones that _(3)_.

Find out the 'Antonyms' from the passage for the following:
(i) worst
(ii) exclude
(iii) duplicate
(iv) oldest

Identify the determiners in the sentence:
There are millions of people all over the world.

Fill in the blank:
They were completely dependent, (2)__. (Add Question tag)

Identify the odd one out:
(i) Inseparable, dependent, protection, popular
(ii) Hunting, guarding, playing, petting
(iii) Earlier, human, relationship, family
(iv) Often, mainly, now, emotional

Read Sheelas notice. Discuss the questions that follow.
Who was to meet?
Where were they to meet?
When were they to meet?
What were they to do?

Puppies need more attention.
Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning beginning with:
'Puppies don't...':

On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer the following question:
How did she motivate soldiers during World War II?