2. Oxygen
3.
4. Hydrogen
Write an application in response to the following advertisement using information given in the CV provided :
Smart, English speaking salesman for an electronic showroom. Good salary offered. An experienced candidate will be preferred. Write giving details to : The Proprietor, Ganesh Electronics, M.G. Road, Solapur. |
(1) Name: | Suhas Randive |
(2) Age: | 29 years |
(3) Address: | 105, Roshan Apartment, L.T. Road, Pune - 11 |
(4) Educational: | B. A. (First class), Pune University qualification |
(5) Experience: | 3 years' experience of working as a salesman in a textile shop. |
(6) Interests: | Travelling, photography, reading. |
Suggest two measures to increase the number of birds.
Complete the table :
Give your suggestions that will help the people to make Maharashtra prosperous.
Have you are wondered why soldiers are always clad in green? This is to enable them to camouflage themselves during wartime. Hiding in the jungles, their green attire blends into the surrounding trees and shrubs, making it difficult for the enemies to spot them.
Long before man-made use of camouflaging, insects have already adopted the tactic of disguise to escape from the clutches of their predators. By having body colour close to those of the rocks and dried leaves, they can escape from being pursued by the predators.
Butterflies and moths have developed a variety of camouflage strategies since they are quite defenceless and their predators are abundant. Possessing wings which resemble dried leaves help certain butterflies and moths to hide among heaps of dried leaves when predators are around.
Fortunately, not all insects choose the art of disguise to escape from their predators; otherwise, the world would be so dull and colourless. There are insects which assimilate the bright body colours of bees and wasps to escape from being pursued by their predator. Long ago, birds have already learnt to avoid brilliantly coloured wasps and bees in fear of their painful stings. Hence, over millions of years, many harmless insects have assimilated the bees and wasps by imitating. their bright body colours and shapes. In this way, they appear dangerous and hence ward them off.
The beefy, not only appears like the bumblebee in terms of body colour, even its hums sound similar too. The only difference is that the beefy does not have a stirring and is hence harmless. The hoverfly is another insect which imitates. the body colours of the wasps. Their bodies are striped yellow and black. The only deviations are that hoverflies do not have stings, and they have only one pair of wings each while wasps have two pairs each. These variations are hardly noticed by the predators and hence help them to escape.
A1. Complete the table with the information from the passage : (2)
Insects | Similarity | Difference |
Bumblebee - Beefy | ||
Wasp - Hoverfly |
A2. Complete the tree diagram : (2)
A3. Find out : (2)
‘Nature has given a self-protection mechanism to insects’. Find out at least two examples from the passage to prove this statement.
A4. Vocabulary - (2)
Find the words from the passage for : (i) animal or bird that hunts other for food (ii) to get free from danger (iii) to prevent something from harming (iv) to make a copy
A5. Personal response - (2)
‘Soldiers disguise themselves to prevent enemies to spot them’. Give two more examples when the disguising technique is used by humans.
A6. Grammar - (2)
Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed : (i) They have only one pair of wings. (Make it negative without changing the meaning) (ii) Insects have already adopted the tactic of disguise to escape from the clutches of their predators. (Replace infinitive with gerund and rewrite)
(B) Summary : (3)
Summarise the above extract with the help of the points given and suggest a suitable title. Camouflage of soldiers and insects - reason and ways for disguising - assimilation of insects - need of imitation.
Point out - Point out two instances where you find Chaitanya's victory over his disability.
Give reasons - Chaitanya’s silver medal in a running race was very special for the writer, because : (i) __________________ (ii) __________________
Answer of these question in a short paragraph (about 30 words).
What kind of teachers did Margie and Tommy have?
Punctuation Use capital letter, full stops, question marks, commas and inverted commas wherever necessary in the following paragraph. an arrogant lion was wandering though the jungle one day he asked the tiger who is stronger than you you O lion replied the tiger who is more fierce than a leopard asked the lion you sir replied the leopard he marched upto an elephant and asked the same question the elephant picked him up in his trunk swung him in the air and threw him down look said the lion there is no need to get mad just because you don’t know the answer.
Here is a topic for you to
1. think about;
2. give your opinion on.
Find out what other people think about it. Ask your friends/seniors/parents to give you their opinion.
‘Career Building Is the Only Goal of Education.’
‘Getting a Good Job Is More Important than Being a Good Human Being.’
You can use the following phrases
(i) while giving your opinion:
• I think that...
• In my opinion...
• It seems to me that…
• I am of the view that...
• As far as I know...
• If you ask me...
(ii) saying what other people think:
• According to some...
• Quite a few think...
• Some others favour...
• Thirty per cent of the people disagree...
• Fifty per cent of them strongly feel...
(iii) asking for others’ opinions:
• What do you think about...
• What do you think of...
• What is your opinion about...
• Do you agree...
• Does this make you believe...
Imagine that you are Santosh Yadav, or Maria Sharapova. You have been invited to speak at an All India Girls’ Athletic Meet, as chief guest. Prepare a short speech to motivate the girls to think and dream big and make an effort to fulfil their dreams, not allowing difficulties or defeat to discourage them. The following words and phrases may help you.
• self confident/confidence/sure of yourself
• self assured/assurance/belief in yourself
• morale/boost morale/raise morale
• giving somebody a boost/fillip/lift
• demoralising/unsure of yourself/insecure/lack confidence
Working in pairs, go through the table below that gives you information about the top women tennis players since 1975. Write a short article for your school magazine comparing and contrasting the players in terms of their duration at the top. Mention some qualities that you think may be responsible for their brief or long stay at the top spot.
Top-Ranked Women Players
I. The roll of honour of women who enjoyed life at the summit since everybody’s favourite player, Chris Evert, took her place in 1975.
Maria Sharapova (Russia) | 22 August 2005 | 1 |
Lindsay Davenport (U.S.) | October 2004 | 82 |
Amelie Mauresmo (France) | 13 September 2004 | 5 |
Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium) | 20 October 2003 | 45 |
Kim Clijsters (Belgium) | 11 August 2003 | 12 |
Serena Williams (U.S.) | 8 July 2002 | 57 |
Venus Williams (U.S.) | 25 February 2002 | 11 |
Jennifer Capriati (U.S.) | 15 October 2001 | 17 |
Lindsay Davenport (U.S.) | 12 October 1998 | 82 |
Martina Hingis (Switzerland) | 31 March 1997 | 209 |
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (Spain) | 6 February 1995 | 12 |
Monica Seles (U.S.) | 11 March 1991 | 178 |
Steffi Graf (Germany) | 17 August 1987 | 377 |
Tracy Austin (U.S.) | 7 April 1980 | 22 |
Martina Navratilova (U.S.) | 10 July 1978 | 331 |
Chris Evert (U.S.) | 3 November 1975 | 362 |
Which of these words would you use to describe Santosh Yadav? Find reasons in the text to support your choices, and write a couple of paragraphs describing Santosh’s character
contented | determined | resourceful | polite | adventurous | considerate |
weak-willed | fearful | independent | pessimistic | patient | persevering |
Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.
Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.
The old woman said to Arun, “Can you help me to cross the street?” (Begin: The old woman asked Arun……………….)
As soon as the sun rose over the hills, the fog disappeared. (Begin: No sooner ……………………..)
How cruel Shylock was to demand his pound of flesh! (Begin: It was cruel………………….)
You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group?
It is easy to advise others not to worry, but difficult for oneself to follow the same. Narrate an experience which made you realise the truth of this statement.
Photographs
You are Nitin / Nitin from XYZ School. You wish to start applying to various colleges for admission after your ISC examination. In about 300 words, draft your personal profile using the guidelines given below :
Your name, year spend in the school you are passing out from – academin interests and performane – cultural activities you participated in – sports - positions of leadership held during your staty in the school – your future plans and goals – two characteristics that your consider to be your strengths – two characteristics that set you apart from the others.
As a member of the Student Council of you school, you wish to start an old clothes collection drive. These clothes are to be donate to an orphanage nearby. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, stating the steps you would take to make it a seccess.
In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B.
(A) He is so old that be cannot remember events of the past. (B) He is too ............................................................................
(A) No other planet is as big as Jupiter. (B) Jupiter ...............................................................................
In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B. (A) He is forgetful as well as careless with his work. (B) Besides .............................................................................
(A) She said that she would return the book to the library the next day. (B) She said, “.........................................................................”
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
Her aunt looks _____________ her aging grandparents.
What does the tree symbolise in the poem?
Pick out aparadox from the poem.
Explain the expression, ‘wonder-waiting eyes.’
How can the heart dance?
The poet compares the flowers to the milky way. Is the comparison apt?
What are the fears of the caged bird? Answer with examples from Maya Angelou’s poem.
But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage Can seldom see through his bars of rage His wings are clipped and his feet are tied So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What docs the word “clipped” mean in this poem?
Examine how cross cultural differences bring out humor in “A Horse and Two Goats.”
Discuss theme of kindness and compassion in “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry?
The story propagates the idea that dreams are necessary to remain happy, even if for a short while.
What is the central conflict of the story “All Summer in a Day”?
What is the setting of “All Summer in a Day”?
Write a composition (350 - 400 words) on the following:
Choose two of the passages (a) to (c) and answer briefly the questions that follow:
Benedick: I can see yet without spectacles, and I see no such matter. There's her cousin, she were not possessed with a fury, exceeds her as much in beauty as the first of May doth the last of December. But I hope you have no intent to turn husband, have you?
Claudio: I would scarce trust myself though I had sworn the contrary if I Hero would be my wife.
(i) Whom is Benedick referring to in the above lines? (ii) Benedick says: 'I see no such matter.' What does he mean by it? (iii) Explain the lines:
"There's her cousin, she was not possessed with a fury, exceeds her as much in beauty as the first of May doth the last of December". (iv) What does the comparison of Beatrice with May suggest about Benedick? (v) What does Claudio mean by 'sworn the contrary'? (vi) Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the context of the passage: possessed; fury; intent
You are the editor of your school magazine. You have recently attended a cultural program in your city. Write an account of this program (in approximately 300 words) using the points given below:
Date and venue — occasion — Chief Guest — other invitees — inauguration — events —other important features — highlights — reaction of audience — conclusion. |
Don John: Come, let us to the banquet [Exeunt all but Claudio]
Claudio: Thus answer 1 in name of Benedick, But hear this ill news with the ears of Claudio. 'Tis certain so; the prince woos for himself. Friendship is constant in all other things Save in the office and affairs of love. Therefore all hearts in love use their own tongues. Let every eye negotiate for itself, And trust no agent; for beauty is a witch Against whose charms faith melteth into blood. This is an accident of hourly proof, Which I Mistrusted not. Farewell, therefore, Hero. [Enter Benedick]
Benedick: Count Claudio?
Claudio: Yea, the same.
(i) Where are the speakers? Describe Claudio's state of mind? (ii) What has Don John just revealed to Claudio? (iii) Explain the lines:
"Therefore all hearts in love use their own tongues. Let every eye negotiate for itself, And trust no agent;" (iv) How does Don John succeed in conveying his thoughts to Claudio? What is his intention in doing so? (v) Why is 'beauty' said to be a 'witch'? Which aspect of Claudio is seen here? (vi) Give the meanings of the following words as they are used in the context of the passage: ill; save; office;
(A) It is such a wonderful opportunity that we must not miss it. (B) It is too…………………………..
(A) I am afraid you cannot get admission to the college without clearing the admission test. (B) I am afraid you cannot be……………….
(A) If Rita had finished her work earlier, she would have gone to the market. (B) Had…………………………
Every family has a black sheep. (Begin: There is no ………….)
Choose two of the passages (a) to (c) and answer briefly the questions that follow:
Come away from the window (She takes him firmly back to the middle of the room. The moment she releases him he turns mechanically towards the window again. She seizes him and turns him back, exclaiming) Please! (He becomes motionless, like a hypnotized rabbit, his fatigue gaining fast on him. She releases him, and addresses him patronizingly). Now listen. You must trust to our hospitality. You do not yet know in whose house you are. I am a Petkoff.
The Man: A pet what?
Raina : [rather indignantly] I mean that I belong to the family of the Petkoffs, the richest and best known in our country.
The Man: Oh yes, of course. I beg your pardon. The Petkoffs, to be sure. How stupid of me!
Raina: You know you never heard of them until this moment. How can you stoop to pretend!
The Man: Forgive me. I'm too tired to think, and the change of subject was too much for me. Don't scold me.
(i) Why did the man keep turning to the window? (ii) Which examples of the social superiority of the Petkoff's does Raina give the man? (iii) Which opera does Raina mention? With whom does she compare herself? What does this tell you about her? (iv) In Raina's opinion, what should the man have done instead of threatening her? (v) What does the man tell Raina about his father? Why does he do so? (vi) What does the man do at the end of the scene?
The chairman says that he will look________their complaints.
The soldier laid________their lives defending their country.
The programme ran________six hours.
I have appointment________the dentist.
The best candidate should be appointed________the post.
Louka! (she stops and looks defiantly at him) A gentleman has no right to hurt a woman under any ` circumstances. [with profound humility, uncovering his head] beg your pardon.
That sort of apology may satisfy a lady. Of what use is it to a servant?
[rudely crossed in his chivalry, throws it off with a bitter laugh, and says slightingly) Oh! Do you wish to be paid for the hurt? [He puts on his shako, and takes some money from his pocket].
[her eyes filling with tears in spite of herself] No: I want my hurt made well.
Sergius : [sobered by her tone] I low?
(i) Why does Sergius ask Louka's pardon? (ii) Why had he hurt her? (iii) Why does Louka remind Sergius that she is a servant? (iv) Why do Louka's eyes fill with tears? (v) How does Louka want her hurt made well? (vi) How does Sergius react to the suggestion
Write an original short story that begins with the words : “The day started off well enough, whoever thought it would ……….”
[timidly] Nine thousand hotels?
Bluntschli :
Hotels! Nonsense. If you only knew! Oh, it's too ridiculous. Excuse me: I must give my fellow orders about starting. [He leaves the room hastily, with the documents in his hand].
[knowing instinctively that she can annoy Raina by disparaging Bluntschli] He has not much heart, that Swiss. He has not a word of grief for his poor father.
[bitterly] Grief! A man who has been doing nothing but killing people for years! What does he care about? What does any soldier care about? [She goes to the door, restraining her tears with difficulty].
Major Saranoff has been fighting too, and he has plenty of heart left. [Raina, at the door, draws herself up haughtily and goes out].
(i) What news has Bluntschli just received? (ii) What makes Raina ask, `Nine thousand hotels'? (iii) Why is Bluntschli in such a hurry to leave? What does Louka comment about him? (iv) Why is Raina upset with Bluntschli? (v) Why in your opinion, does Louka compare Bluntschli to Sergius? What does she comment when Raina leaves the room? (vi) Who enters the room at this point? What news does he give Louka?
Referring closely to specific instances in the play 'Arms and the Man', discuss how Shaw presents class distinctions and social snobbery.
With close reference to the novel Ivanhoe discuss how the central plot revolves around the conflicts and tensions between the Normans and the Saxons.
The character of King Richard I is presented in Ivanhoe not only with all his admirable qualities but also with his shortcomings. Elaborate with close reference to the text.
When did he realise that there was something wrong?
Ichabod Crane, the central character of the short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', is a person who arouses both our amusement and pity. Discuss.
The anthology `ISC Collection of Short Stories' includes several stories in which a woman is a central character. Which female character has awakened your admiration, sympathy or interest and why?
Wilfred Owen paints a horrific picture of a nightmarish memory on the battlefield. How does Duke et Decorum Est become Owen's condemnation and bitter response to war?
Write an original short story that begins with the words: “It's not my fault”, he shouted………”
Write a composition (350 – 400 words) on the following:
Describe in detail the view from your bedroom window. Does your room overlook a park? A busy street? What are the sights, sounds, and smells that you would typically see, hear, and experience at different times of the day? What do you most enjoy about the view? Early in the morning, in the evening, or late at night?
‘Working women make better mothers than women who stay at home’. Express your views either for or against this statement.
Describe an early morning walk through your city or town in winter. Give details of the smells, sights, sounds, and feelings you experienced.
Your uncle has promised to give you a gift of Rs. 1000/-. Write a letter thanking him for the offer, tell him how you plan to spend the money; and why you wish to spend it in this way.
Give an account of how lies were against Snowball after his expulsion, in order to paint him as a traitor.
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example: (0) From his perch behind the clock, Hugo could (0)……. (see) everything.
Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: “That only leaves October, November, and December,”’ said the Queen. "And after that, we shall have to begin all over again.” “No, we shan’t,” said the King, “because I think twelve daughters are enough for any man and after the birth of dear little December I shall be reluctantly compelled to cut off your head.” He cried bitterly when he said this, for he was extremely fond of the Queen.
(i) Why did the king change the names of his daughters so many times?
(ii) In what way was Princess September different from her sisters? What reason does the author give for this difference in their temperaments?
(iii) Which unusual birthday tradition did the King of Siam observe? Mention some of the gifts that he gave.
(iv) Why did Princess September put the Nightingale in a cage? What reasons did she give to the bird for putting it in a cage and then keeping it there?
(v) How did the bird behave upon being locked in a cage? What is the message of the story?
What difference did you notice between the reaction of the adults and the children when faced with danger?
Here are the terms of different kinds of vessels: yacht, boat, canoe, ship, steamer, schooner. Think of similar terms in your language.
The following are the meaning listed in the dictionary against the phrase `take on’. In which meaning is it used in the third paragraph of the account:
Take on sth: | to begin to have a particular quality or appearance; to assume sth |
take sb on: | to employ sb; to engage sb |
Take sb/sth on: | to decide to do sth; to allow sth/sb to enter e.g. a bus, plane or ship; to take sth/sb on board |
In what ways do you think we could help prevent the extinction of languages and dialects?
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
casket grey
virtual body
Name some leaves and flowers that are used as adornments in our country.
Words with the sound ‘ch’ as in ‘chart’ and ‘tr’ as in ‘trembles’ in the poem.
(i) Contrast the Chinese view of art with the European view, with examples.
(ii) Explain the concept of shanshui.
Discuss the following statement in groups of four.
“The landscape is an inner one, a spiritual and conceptual space.”
The following common words are used in more than one sense.
panel | studio | brush |
essence | material |
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Examine the following sets of sentences to find out what the words, ‘panel’ and ‘essence’ mean in different contexts.
1. (i) The masks from Bawa village in Mali look like long panels of decorated wood.
(ii) Judge H. Hobart Grooms told the jury panel he had heard the reports.
(iii)The panel is laying the groundwork for an international treaty.
(iv)The glass panels of the window were broken.
(v) Through the many round tables, workshops and panel discussions, a consensus was reached.
(vi)The sink in the hinged panel above the bunk drains into the head.
2. (i) Their repetitive structure must have taught the people around the great composer the essence of music.
(ii) Part of the answer is in the proposition; but the essence is in the meaning.
(iii)The implications of these schools of thought are of practical essence for the teacher.
(iv) They had added vanilla essence to the pudding.
Combine the following sets of ideas to show the contrast between them.
(i) European art tries to achieve a perfect, illusionistic likeness.
(ii) Asian art tries to capture the essence of inner life and spirit.
(i) The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered.
(ii) The artist knows the way within.
Find out about as many Indian schools of painting as you can. Write a short note on the distinctive features of each school.
Find out about experiments in recycling that help in environmental conservation.
Why are the last two lines put within brackets?
Notice the following sentence patterns.
For song…duly with love returns
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics. Those who can bear all can dare all
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics. Public Health In Transition
What does the notice 'The world's most dangerous animal' at a cage in the zoo at Lusaka, Zambia, signify?
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Success begins in the mind
Discuss in groups of four.
The problems of over population that directly affect our everyday life.
Does Frank seem to encourage Taplow's comments on Crocker-Harris?
Discuss with your partners
The manner you adopt when you talk about a teacher to other teachers.
A sadist is a person who gets pleasure out of giving pain to others. Given below are some dictionary definitions of certain kinds of persons.
Find out the words that fit these descriptions.
1. A person who considers it very important that things should be correct or genuine e.g. in the use of language or in the arts: P...
2. A person who believes that war and violence are wrong and will not fight in a war: P...
3. A person who believes that nothing really exists: N...
4. A person who is always hopeful and expects the best in all things: O...
5. A person who follows generally accepted norms of behaviour: C...
6. A person who believes that material possessions are all that matter in life: M...
Based on the text enact your own version of the play. Work in pairs.
What according to the poem is involved in the process of growing up?
Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.
The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.
Explain the following phrase Spinning yarns
Use it in a sentence of your own.
How did Holmes guess that John Garrideb would go to 136, Little Ryder Street? Did he expect to find what he ultimately did before he went there?
‘It was worth a wound—it was worth many wounds—to know the depth of loyalty and love that lay behind that cold mask’— how does this comment throw light on the kind of relationship between Holmes and Watson?
The cleverest of criminals leave behind clues to their crime.
How does Mammachi stand out as an independent resilient woman in the text?
Approval from the outside world and approval within the family.
How does the author succeed in raising crucial social issues not through open criticism but through subtle suggestion?
Entomologist and lepidopterists are mentioned in the text and you must have guessed the meanings of these words or found them out in the dictionary.
Now match the kinds of scientists given with the work they do:
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ornithologist | study of the skin |
gerontologist | study of cells |
ergonomist | study of birds |
dermatologist | study of old age |
cytologist | study of the design of equipment |
Guess what these words and phrases mean from the context
LSE | Grundig reel-to-reel | hollered |
heralded | clamorous | stucco |
forsythia bushes | ruffles | chapped |
foyer | mortified |
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Indicate the details that tell us that the narrator was not very financially comfortable during his stay in London.
How did the narrator adjust to the ways of life first in London and then in Cambridge, U.S.A.?
Discuss in pairs or in small groups
Living abroad is challenging in many ways.
The eccentricities of the old are often endearing.
Discuss the manner in which the author interweaves details of the narrator’s family with the flow of the main narrative.
There are many instances of gentle humour in the story. Point out some of these and state how this contributes to the interest of the narration.
‘Don’t expect an English cup of tea ’—how does this phrase bring out the contrast between English and American attitudes?
How did the narrator learn to distinguish between 'a flask' and 'a thermos'?
Give reasons for the following.
Satyajit attending the village wedding.
Satyajit’s recollection of the forgerer when he was on the train.
Satyajit should have revealed his predicament to his uncle.
The author's comment on crime and punishment.
The author is a humorist
a. How does the story reflect his sense of humour?
b. What makes his lady friend remark - 'You are quite a humorist'?
c. Give instances of the author's ability to laugh at himself.
‘Forgiveness is often better than punishment’. Write two paragraphs – one for and another against this notion.
You are the class representative and you have been asked by the Principal to conduct an interview of a cop. Frame 8-10 questions with the help of the following points, give introduction and conclusion.
Make a list of jobs which would give you an opportunity to help the society or serve the country. Also mention the different ways in which they can be beneficial to the people and also the country.
Go to your school/college library and read some other stories by O’Henry like, ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘The Last Leaf’ and ‘After Twenty years’. Write the stories in short in your notebook.
Interview the students of your class regarding the career they would like to pursue and the reason for selecting that particular career. Collect the data from your class and analyze the information you have collected.
Surf the net and obtain more information about the conservation work done by Shaaz. Prepare posters to inspire others and display them on your college noticeboard.
Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wild life such as:
Forest officer / Ranger
Wildlife photographer
Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:
Environmentalist
There are certain words that are repeated in the poem. For example, ‘no more’ (Line 7). Find out other similar expressions. Explain the effect they have created in the poem.
The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.
Write four to six lines of Free Verse on the topic ‘The road that leads to my college’. Express that it is the road to knowledge and bright future. You may begin like this: Every day I tread with the bag of books …
Take help from the sources available on the internet and make a list of proverbs and quotations about ‘road’.
Read the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost.
A handicraft exhibition is being organized in your college. You are given the task to compere the inaugural function. Write the script for compering.
Go to your college library and collect and read the poems written by Sarojini Naidu.
Find various career opportunities in Small-scale Industries like Handloom, Art and Craft, Block Printing, etc.
Find out information about the Mahavastra of Maharashtra - Paithani.
Compose 4-6 lines on your own on ‘Good deeds’.
Find out different career opportunities in the field of social work.
Write a character sketch of your family member.
Now write a paragraph or two about these two stories, comparing them.
Multiple Choice Question:
The quarrel finally ended when ______
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.
identified ______
interesting: ____________
qualified: ____________
In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla said, “May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success … Wishing you a great journey.”
Form pairs. Use “May you…” and “I wish you/Wishing you” to wish your partner good luck and success in
Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and when. Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you know such phrases in any other language?
How did Kalpana Chawla meet her end? When did this tragedy in space take place?
A poem for you to read
All but Blind*
All but blind In his chambered hole Gropes for worms The four-clawed Mole.
All but blind In the evening sky The hooded Bat Twirls softly by.
All but blind
In the burning day The Barn Owl blunders On her way.
And blind as are These three to me, So, blind to Someone I must be.
Make a short list of things you find difficult to do. For example:
Compare your list with the others in the class. Can you explain why you find these things difficult to do?
Narrate in 100 words an incident, that illustrates the way a friend of yours ‘made you feel happy and accepted’, at some point in your life.
Give reasons, for us being reluctant to make friends with some strangers, but being comfortable with some, even after meeting them for the first time.
Are friends different from neighbors? Are you friends with your neighbors? Give examples and write.
Complete the web highlighting the feelings/emotions of Tenzing after reaching the summit.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': husiar.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Ice axe.
After reading the text one can easily understand that there is a lot of risks involved in mountaineering. Write in short about any adventure sport that you like and the risk involved in it.
Give your opinion: Whether we should or should not participate in adventure sports because __________________.
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
Discuss with your partner and complete the web of different activities related to climbing.
Go through the text once again and note down Devu Handa’s fond memories of Kasbai in your exercise book. One is done for you.
Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!
(a) It needs ______________ rain.
(b) _________________
(c) _________________
Planting and growing more crops a year seems to be progressed by normal standards, but the chapter makes a case against it. Give reasons.
Describe in about 150 words your experience similar to the writer’s when you pursued something and reached your goal.
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.
Imagine that you are the fellow - pilgrim and you wish to share your experience of the incident in the poem. Write a short article about it for a magazine/journal. Also, convey what change it has brought in your life.
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
Role of youth in creating social awareness.
Imagine that Revathi’s father is abroad on business and she wishes to convey the news of her prize-winning plants. Draft an email for the above subject. Use an email format.
Recall your favorite crime story on TV. Discuss with your friend how you could prevent the villain/thief from committing the crime/theft.
Imagine your friend/younger brother or sister has committed a grave mistake that has resulted in a great loss to the college property or to your family. He/she seeks your advice to come out of the situation/problem. Write a dialogue between you and your friend/brother/sister who describes the entire situation and seeks help from you. Take the help of the following points.
Search in your college library or on the internet for at least five stories where a king or any great person has forgiven a losing king, culprit, or offender. There are many such stories that you might have read in your history books. One such story is of Alexander and Porus. Find at least five stories and write their summarised version in your notebook.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Narrate in your own words a similar based on text to the class.
Prompt reporting is of strategic importance during a war. explain it.
Read and understand the following poem ‘Paper Boats’ and write its paraphrase in your own simple language. (You may take the help of a dictionary or the internet.) The first line is done for you.
Rewrite the given statements in their order of occurrence.
The most difficult task of maintaining the hold on Tiger Hill was achieved in this way:
Frame a pointwise Analysis of the poem ‘The worm’. Use the following points.
Would you like to join the Indian Army/Navy/ Air force? If not, suggest other ways in which you could serve your nation.
Report writing
Study the web diagram and write the characteristics of report writing.
The cherry tree is a narrative poem. Features that make it a narrative poem are given below. Justify them with proper examples.
Characters are referred to.
Incidents are arranged in sequence.
Compose 8 to 10 lines. Narrate an incident in your life without using any rhyming pattern.
You have studied the lesson 'The Call of the Soil' from prose 1.3. Compare 'Cherry Tree' with 'The Call of the Soil' and find out the element of the joy of nurturing for the author and the poet.
If you could change the end of the story i.e. after the Swallow refused to fly to Egypt, how would you change it? Summarise your idea in 10 to 12 lines.
The poet is prompted to call the sower an ‘august personality’ which means one who has reached the highest position in his workplace.
Explain this using the following point.
Perseverance
Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:
Visit your college library or through the web, quest collects information on the ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘White Revolution’ in our country.
The poet has described two different shades of human feelings by using imagery of various forces of Nature in the poem. Pick out the terms or phrases that describe them. Complete the table given below. One is done for you.
Faded forests | Sad/gloomy |
You have just returned after your first experience of the kite - festival in Gujarat / Ahmedabad. You were thrilled with the festivities.
You have a friend who lives abroad. Write a letter to your friend describing how you enjoyed the kite-festival.
Use the following points and write an appreciation of the poem:
Write a summary of the poem with the help of the points given below:
Let’s compose a poem. Two lines are given. Add two of your own.
There is another sky, Ever serene and fair
The poem describes the beauty of Nature. Make a list of careers that are related to Nature, the environment, and the forest. One is done for you.
Choose the correct alternative for the given line. Focus on the inference of the poet.
‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by’
The line means - __________________.
‘Earth has not anything to show more fair.’
This line expresses the poet’s feelings. The sight he saw from the bridge is beautiful. There are a few more lines similar to the above. With the help of your partner find them and discuss what they express.
Find out the words and phrases which describe the following. One is done for you.
sight | touching in its majesty |
air | |
river | |
house | |
morning | |
sun |
Compose an imaginary dialogue between Sue and Johnsy, when they realise about what Behrman had done for Johnsy.
The pride of any city is its skyline.
Write 5 lines about the place where you reside and what makes you feel proud of it.
Comment on the following characters depicted in the poem, in a sentence or a phrase.
Write a summary of the poem.
Write in short about at least five cities in India that are considered to be the most developed cities.
Writing is considered to be one of the most challenging, demanding, and lucrative careers in the world. Match the professions in table (A) with their descriptions in a table (B) and also what they are called from the table (C).
1. | Blog Writing | Writes in scientific journals, university magazines, etc as a result of their Studies and Research | a. Translator |
2. | Story Writing | Writes on trends or comments on issues in a column every day or weekly | b. Blogger |
3. | Song/Lyric Writing | Writes in National, State, and local newspapers as a staff member | c. Journalist |
4. | Academic Writing | Writes long stories of fiction, non-fiction, and other genres | d. Story Writer |
5. | Translating | Writes for theatre on genres like fiction and non-fiction, historical, etc. | e. Song Writer/Lyricist |
6. | Newspaper Writing | Writes lyrics/songs for films, plays, etc. on a given topic. | f. Academic Writer |
7. | Column Writing | Writes/Publishes an information piece, views, opinions, etc. on (www-World Wide Web) | g. Dramatist/ Playwright |
8. | Screen Writing | Writes in short on one or more genres of fiction/ in magazines, anthologies, etc. | h. Novelist |
9. | Fiction/Novel Writing | Translates an original work from one language into another | i. Screenplay Writer |
10. | Drama/ Play Writing | Writes Scripts for Films/ Movies/ TV etc. | j. Columnist |
Project Gather information about the following insects. Draw their images or get pictures. On one sheet each, fix the image/picture and below it write the information. Compile these pages and make a file of ‘Insects - our friends’. Insects: Bee/Praying mantis/Butterfly Beetle/Wasp/Dragon-fly
Interview Question.
A brilliant student from your school has won a Mathematics Quiz at the National Level.
Frame questions to interview him/her when the school felicitates him/her.
Follow the steps given below.
Understand the quotation and expand it in a paragraph format.
‘Pride goes on horseback, but returns on foot’.
Convert the stories into dialogues and read the dialogues aloud in the class.
You are going to meet a Great Indian Bustard very soon. Prepare at least 10 questions to interview him.
Write a letter to your friend about the Great Indian Bustard. You may use the following points :
Multinational companies expect a different type of Professional CV. Browse through the net to gather information about it.
Complete the table. One is done for you.
1. | Callous | Caring for people, environment, life |
2. | Violent | |
3. | Greedy | |
4. | Corrupt |
Visit a library. Find a school poem. Recite it to your parents.
Note down ways in which you can make your life less ordinary in terms of nurturing relationships.
Think of different ways of classifying them, for example, electric and non-electric, day-time sources and night-time sources
What is your favourite source of light? Write its autobiography. (10 - 15 lines)
Complete the following sentences.
The factors that have made 'The Jungle Book' a great movie are - _________________.
'Narnia' (part 1,2,3 and 4) is a film about 4 children who find a path to Narnia. Discuss in your class, the special effects, and direction. Write a review with the help of the following points in about 100 to 150 words.
Start a collection of proverbs. A proverb is a short, well-known sentence or phrase that gives advice or tells you what is generally true. For example, ‘A stitch in time saves nine’ means ‘If one does something in time or immediately, it saves a lot of work later’. A proverb is also known as a saying. Here are some proverbs for your collection.
There are ample career opportunities in film making and producing films.
The following professions which require different professional skills, and write them accordingly.
1. Actor-Male or Female | Acting, voice modulation, Body language, facial expressions, etc. |
2. Director | |
3. Producer | |
4. Music-director | |
5. Script-writer | |
6. Lyrist | |
7. Cameramen | |
8. Cinematographer | |
9. Set-designer | |
10. Costume-designer |
Mass media events often need comperes. Find out the area or sector in which a compere is a must. Write about the special skills needed to take up compering as a career and give some clues about how to acquire these skills.
The priorities of the Sergeant are shifted. Complete the given table by using the given clues.
in the beginning | patriotism |
law and duty | - |
Interpret the following lines in simple English.
Puck : I’ll follow you.
Bottom : The Finch, the sparrow.
Make a ‘pair presentation’ of the poem, in the class.
Write the character sketch of Dr. Stockmann.
Describe the climax scene in your own words. Write your comments on it.
Write down the consequences of the following occurrences with the help of the play.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann wants an article exposing social evils to be printed in the newspaper.
Watch the advertisements on TV. Choose any one of them for group discussion and analysis. Write your report in the advertisement.
Divide the class into groups of 4-6. Each group selects for itself, one of the difficult situations listed below. Each group imagines itself to be in that situation.
(a) marooned on an island
A group of passengers is marooned on an island in the middle of the ocean.
(b) lost in a forest
A group of pilgrims walking through a thick jungle have lost their way.
(c) stranded on the highway
A team of players from an office has got down at the wrong place on a highway at night. It is a lonely spot.
Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.
Thinking ahead of winter, the father decided to create a place safe from the elements.
Narrate the story of Sushruta in your own words.
Write a few lines about yourself - your name, appearance, family, the place where you live, your school, your friends, neighbours, relatives, your likes, dislikes, hobbies, what you are good at, etc.
Now create an imaginary ‘persona’ for yourself. It can be quite different from your real self. Or, you may choose a fictional character - a character from a novel, story, etc. Write a few lines about this imaginary persona and introduce yourself in that role.
Hi, I am ____________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ | Hi, I am ____________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ |
Write a few lines about what Mathilde had and what she dreamt about.
Prepare a formal invitation using the following format:
Mr and Mrs _______________________ solicit the pleasure of your company on the occasion of the ____________________ of their __________________ on _______________ (day), date _______________. Venue __________________ Time ____________________ (Include other requests like RSVP, No presents please, etc. at the bottom.) |
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde told her friend about the lost necklace.
Form pairs. Discuss how ‘Part II’ of the story could have been different. Write your storyline in the form of bullets showing the main events.
Discuss the following and write about the following in your own words in 5-6 lines.
What opinion do you form about Mathilde’s husband from her story?
Which events in the story (Part I and Part II) changed Mathilde’s life?
Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.
Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.
Use the details given in the story and your imagination and prepare a timetable for the trip to the moon.
Write a letter from Abdul to the Emperor, requesting the Emperor to give Abdul a suitable job.
Rewrite the play in the form of a short story.
Prepare a formal invitation card for the Art Festival.
Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.
A special dish that is prepared on a special occasion at home.
Think and write in your own words.
In which season does a greenwood turn to a yellow wood? Which stage in our life can be compared to that season?
The story is written in an informal, colloquial style - the way it would be told orally. Find and write the expressions where the author addresses the audience directly in the story - for example, ‘but we, O Best Beloved, will...’, ‘Now attend and listen !’
Write a short autobiography of a brook.
Form pairs. List the things on which you have the same opinion and also the ones on which you have different opinions. Prepare a list of ten things in all and see how far you agree or disagree with your friend. Some useful phrases are given alongside. You could talk about:
I totally agree with you. | Do you think ...? | No, I don’t think so. |
Exactly/Absolutely! | Do you agree ...? | I totally disagree. |
You are right. | What do you think? | Not necessarily. |
I don’t know, I need to think about it. (partial agreement) | What is your opinion? | I’m not sure about that. |
I suppose so. | How do you feel about that? | Let’s agree to disagree! |
Find and write the descriptions of different people given in this story.
Study the following format of an informal letter carefully. Using the format,
Write an informal letter to your friend who has gone to another town for a month.
‘The Storyteller’ has a story within a story.
Search from the Internet or your library books for other stories that have another story within. Enlist at least 3 to 5 of them.
Say ‘WHY’?
The writer grew less dogmatic and more open-minded.
When a family member is very ill for long, the grandmother of the family urges everyone to send for a person who claims he can cure victims of black magic. Compose a dialogue with her, in which her granddaughter politely convinces her that she should not believe in such things.
Write about your own daydream in short.
Form groups of 3. Read aloud the conversations in the story, each group presenting one piece of conversation.
Hold a story-telling competition in which each one narrates a folk-tale or fairy-tale.
Name the occasion or reason for which the announcements are being made. Then think of an occasion and prepare an announcement for it as a group activity.
Prepare an announcement for an occasion.
Read the following Headline and write the dateline, intro, and a short continuing paragraph.
Ask the students to read different news from English Newspapers and write the given points in the news. |
Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.
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Write a letter to any one of the following to tell them how much you appreciate them.
Imagine you are the lion and someone is interviewing you. Write the answers to the following questions.
Write a short book review of any one of your favourite books. Your review should include the following things.
Prepare and present a short speech on the following.
An inspiring incident in the life of a great leader.
Find more topics from your Environmental Studies or Mathematics textbooks for drawing tree diagrams. Draw and label the diagrams.
Life on earth began with unicellular I organisms known as protozoa. The following are the stages of evolution of animals. Invertebrates are animals without a backbone, for e.g., a snail. The vertebrates are animals which have a backbone. E.g. Aquatic animals like fish. Animals which: live in water and also on land are called amphibians. E.g. A frog. A few invertebrates are worms and mosquitoes and a few I vertebrates are reptiles. |
Read about the space mission of Sunita Williams. Imagine you are going to interview her. Frame 10 to 12 interview relevant questions regarding-
Expand the theme in a write-up of about 20 lines.
‘Books are our real friends’
Expand the theme in a write -up of about 20 lines.
‘Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools’.
Look inside your thinking hat. Read the evidence/sentences given below and offer a possible explanation of what happened in this house? Make up some questions to gather more information. Now collect all your evidences and write a story in your notebook. Give a suitable title.
Divide the class in four groups. Collect four different stories written by Sudha Murthy. Select a story for every group and write it in the form of a play. Enact it in front of the class.
Prepare a set of questions to interview-
a person who has just returned from a trek in the woods
a person who has recently scaled Mt. Everest.
Read the extract beginning from - “Her name was Sulekha..... find bridegrooms for them.” Narrate this extract in short, making Sulekha (Bholi) the narrator. Write it in your notebook. Begin with “I was named Sulekha __________________ ”
Prepare a set of 10-12 questions that you would ask at an interview of a person who has strongly acted against social injustice and has achieved success inspite of a long struggle against so many odds in his/her life. Write them down in your notebook.
The poem describes the sad demise of the Captain. How would you console the son of the Captain? Write a short paragraph using the points given below.
Write a short paragraph describing the life and work of Mary Kom. Take help of the points given below.
‘What Men Can Do, Women can do better’ Divide your class in 2 groups. Let one group offer points ‘For the topic’ and the other, ‘Against the topic.’ Note down the points in your notebooks, expand the points in two separate paragraphs of about 15 to 20 lines each. Suggest suitable titles for each.
Prepare attractive advertisements using the hints given below.
Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% - Special Combo Offers – Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.
Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below.
Mobile Galaxy – Smartphones – accessories – SIM cards – Recharge – Free Power banks on Mobile purchase – No.1, Toll gate, Trichy
Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.
‘Educational Development Day’ was organized in your school on 15th July. The District Collector was the Chief Guest of the event. As part of the event, many competitions were held and the prizes were distributed to the winners and participants. It was a grand and successful event. Now, as the member of the organizing committee, write a report on the event in about 120 words.
Write a speech for your school Literary Association celebration with the given lead.
1) Opening | |
2) Purpose | |
3) Audience | |
4) Language – Some Good Describing Words (Adverbs And Adjectives), Emotive Words, Imagery etc. | |
5) Ending |
Imagine yourself as the writer. Narrate the story of your visit to your ancestral house.
The man who came to the house gave the cross as a gift to the girl. Why did he do this? What do you think would have happened if he had taken back the cross with him?
Make a poster of any natural disaster, giving details about the devastation caused.
Look at the two trees. One is a green flourishing tree and the other, a brown withering tree.
The class will now be divided into two groups. Group A will list down the agents that support a tree’s growth. Group B will list down those that prevent it. Once the groups are ready with their lists, a few representatives from each group will write down the lists on the black board.
Work in pairs. Create three slogans on ‘Saving Trees’. Read this example Save a Tree Get Oxygen for Free.
What is the name of her diary?
Write a meaningful paragraph using the hints given below.
Mahesh – celebrates – 14th birthday – an old-age home – family, friends – informs home in advance – delegates tasks – friends buy things necessary – arrives home early – decorates place – balloons, colour papers – inmates gathered – cuts cake – sing-song, claps – distributes cakes – expresses his feelings – gets blessings – offers things – bedsheets, footwear, etc. needed – fun, entertainment – happy and content.
Write a Diary entry each day for a month and compile them into a book. You may also name your diary as Anne Frank did.
Write a four-line poem with rhyming words describing your family.
Look at the image of the familiar advertisement given below. Identify the product and try to frame your own slogan for them.
Look at the picture given below and frame your own slogan.
Read the telephonic conversation between Malar and Selvi. Malar needs to leave a message for her father.
Malar: Hello, my name is Malar. Could I talk to Mr. Rao, please? I’m his colleague Mr.Vishvanath’s daughter.
Selvi: I’m sorry, my father is out for his morning walk. Do you want to leave a message for him?
Malar: Yes, please. My father had to leave for Madurai all of a sudden since my grandfather is ill. So he won’t be able to come to work for a few days. It would be really nice if your father could inform the office.
Selvi: Don’t worry, I’ll leave the message for my father.
Malar: Thanks a lot.
Selvi: You’re welcome.
This is the message that Selvi left for her father the previous day. Write a similar message based on her conversation with Malar. ______(Date) 4.30 p.m. (Time) Dear Papa, I have my music class at 5.00 p.m. so I am leaving now. I’ve prepared tea and samosa and kept it in the kitchen. Please come and pick me up at 7 p.m. |
______(Date) ______(Time) Dear Papa, _____________________________________________________________ |
Your mom made your favourite dinner. ______
The first day at school ______
Nalan’s grandfather showed him an old treasure trunk. A road map was stuck on the trunk. It showed the spot where a key was hidden. Look at the road map and write five directions to reach the spot where the key is hidden. Discuss with your partner and compare your directions with those of your classmates.
You are the receptionist of your school. Your Head master instructs you to send a message to all the parents of class ten to attend a PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) meet which is to be held on 22.12.2019
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ |
Fill in the template given for limerick.
There once was a ______(8 syllable)
______(8 syllable)
______(5 syllable)
______ (5 syllable)
Create a poster for the following.
Good handwriting is the index of an individual. Design a poster on the importance of good handwriting. Use catchy slogans or phrases. Your poster should not exceed 50 words.
Write a letter of enquiry for the following.
Your a librarian in a newly established school. Write a letter to the book dealer inquiring about the list of newly arrived English children's story books and various subject books relevant to 10-14 age groups.
Your friend has presented a beautiful art piece on your birthday. Write a letter to her appreciating her art work.
Your friend is coming to your city/town to spend a week with you. He/she wants to visit some tourist places and enjoy the special food items of the place. Prepare a two-day itinerary for the visit.
8.00 am | Market | Go shopping for | Auto | |
clothes/curios | ||||
Develop the following hints.
Tortoise - hare - forest - tortoise walking- seen by a hardware laughs - tortoise speed - tortoise sad - bet - race - tortoise moving- slow speed -hare moves - fast - sleepy tortoise - reaches a winning point - first - wins the bet.
“I met you yesterday.” Sam told me that he had met me ______
“I will pay tomorrow.” He said that he would pay ______.
Collect all the poems. Compile an Anthology of BioPoems of Class VII.
Write a character sketch of any character from fiction that has made an impact on you.
Describe the picture in about fifty words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words/phrases given below.
many | sea animals | wonders | ocean | fishes | different colours |
sizes | varieties | rare species | deep sea | under the sea |
What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own words. (in about fifty words)
How do you cook rice in your house?
Fill in the gaps in this recipe for cooking rice. Use the words in the box
boil | water | heat | keep | rice | lid | low | water | more | ready |
What you'll need
How to make it
Your mother has written a message for you before going out. Write a message to her after finishing your lunch.
Write about the following in your message.
Fill in the form given below.
POST OFFICE SAVING BANK ACCOUNT OPENING/PURCHASE OF CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FORM FOR INDIVIDUALS
Make a diary entry on the impact of a sports personality who is an inspiration to you.
The Pooja holidays are about to start. Prasanth and Deepak are friends. Both their families have planned to go on a trip to Munnar. Develop a conversation on how they plan for their trip.
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Pick out the nouns from the poem. Write as many Cinquain poems as you can.
Find example of alliteration and write them in the blank.
in a blaze of heat
with sunny smiles.
Work in groups and write a paragraph on “Laughter is the best medicine.”
Make the children write their own story. The following questions will help them to write. Ask them to gather information from their parents before writing and to give a title.
Imagine a conversation among your friends about the four characters in the play – Tabaqui, Shere Khan, Mother Wolf and Father Wolf. Use the hints to write it.
Write the hungry fox story on your own by looking at the pictures and using the clues given under each picture.
Application form annual day participation.
Write some sentences about the picture.
It, is, has, walks, elephant, legs, tusk, trunk, big, long, slowly, strong.
Write the dialogue and complete the story.
Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.
The girl was thrilled ______ see her new bicycle.
______ do you play?
Can we try to complete another dialogue now?
Rathi is visiting a shop to buy a pen. Let us try and complete the dialogues between her and the shopkeeper.
Hi Akka! | |
Hi! How can I help? | |
I need a______. | |
Sure. Which colour? | |
Give a______ pen. | |
Do you need a ten rupee pen or a five rupee pen? | |
Give me the ______rupee pen. | |
Do you want anything else? | |
______. | |
Thank you. Goodbye. | |
______ |
The word in the sentence is jumbled. Write them in order.
I around me looked.
Narrate an incident when you have experienced happiness, excitement, surprise. You can use the following clues.
With whom... When did it happen... Why... Where...
Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
Write a paragraph on Cow.
Write a paragraph on Palm tree.
Fill up the withdrawal form to withdraw Rs.200 from your Savings Account.
Use the following clues to complete the following exercise.
play | stop | buy | learn | see | meet | learn |
be | eat | go | travel | start | read | visit |
Write three new things you have done in the last three years.
The child got an ______ for winning the race.
I got ______ to see his favourite heroine.
play | stop | buy | learn | see | meet | learn |
be | eat | go | travel | start | read | visit |
Write three things you have not done in the last three years.
Complete the following picture board.
Now complete the following suitably.
I was sitting in a taxi yesterday when _________
Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words easy or strong.
Skipping is ______. Jumping is ______ than skipping. Walking is the ______ of all.
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The flowers ______kept in a vase.
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
Give another word for the ones given below with similar meanings and make sentences. Now write the opposites of these describing words and make sentences with them –
lovely | ||
talking | ||
listening | ||
see | ||
centre |
Imagine you are going on a journey to the centre of the earth. What do you think you will see? What would you feel?
Alice follows the strange rabbit because she wants to know a number of things. Re-arrange the words to make the questions that Alice has in her mind, and put a question mark (?).
talk rabbit a how can
Match with and write the complete sentences below.
Whenever | I go, I have friends. |
Whoever | I am hungry, I eat. |
Wherever | comes first, wins. |
Some words have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the option and fill in the blank.
The squirrel has a long ______.
Write rhyming words for the words given below. One has been done for you.
Words like morning, evening, watering end in ing. Write six more words to which ing can be added at the end to form a new word.
Add ‘–er’ or ‘–r’ to the doing words below to make new words.
stiff | |
fight | |
juggle | |
speak | |
write | |
strange | |
dance | |
ride | |
use | |
joke |
Which do you think would be more fun — travelling by aeroplane or sailing on a ship? Write why you think so.
The travellers rested under the ______ of trees.
Read the following sentences.
Choose a story that you like.
In groups of four, write down dialogues for the story and make it into a short play. You may then present it in the class.
The hunter shot at the ______of birds.
Do your work ______[neat]
I can do the sum ________. [easy}
Describe the grandfather as seen in the portrait.
Why didn’t the grandmother feel sentimental when the author went abroad for higher education?
How did the grandmother spend the last few hours of her life?
The children in the picture are watching an exciting sporting event, where their school team is winning. Suggest suitable utterances reflecting their feelings:
State whether the following statement are true or false
Both Jimmy and Bob were of the same age.
Jimmy grew a little taller after he was twenty.
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.
on the beat:
arm in arm:
Bob’s life in the West was not a bed of roses. Give reasons.
Who do you think has been more successful of the two? Give reasons.
‘Tell me who your friends are and I shall tell you who you are’. How will you explain this statement in the light of Jimmy’s and Bob’s friendship?
Why was Mary Kom named the ‘Queen of Boxing’ and ‘Magnificent Mary'?
How would Sletherby gain from his friendship with Honoria Saltpen–Jago?
Rearrange the sentences given below and write a summary of the story in a paragraph. Begin with:
Philip Sletherby was travelling by train to Brill Manor.
‘Seeing is believing’. How is this humorously disproved in this story? Bring out the irony in the situation.
Explain the following phrase selected from the story in your own word and work with a partner to make sentence using these phrase:
a double-distilled idiot
Summarising is to briefly sum up the various points given in the notes made from the original passage. It is a retrieval of information from the notes made. Hence, while writing it, one need not go back to the original passage but refer only to the notes made. A first draft will help us to write a fair summary.
What were the strange instruments the nurse carried to the surgery? How did the waiting patients interpret her act?
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about the importance of reading newspapers
Between two friends about the uses of the internet
Between you and a bookseller on buying books
What are the occasions when photographs are taken?
e.g. birthday parties | |
Why did the author go to the photo studio?
Why did the photographer feel happy after taking the photograph?
What are all the factors that influence our moods?
How would Miss Meadows usually treat Mary? How did her behavior towards the girl change that day?
Briefly explain the cause of Miss Meadows' joy at the end.
Aunt Jane seemed to think that there was a mistake in the wedding present she had given Jack. Why?
Why is there a double negative in the title: The Never – Never Nest? Elucidate with reasons from the play.
Write an application for the post of Personal Secretary to the Managing Director of a company. Include the following details: Educational qualification, experience, various other qualifications required for the post.
The Government of Tamil Nadu has imposed a ban on the use of plastic. Effective implementation of this ban depends on public awareness and individual responsibility.
Write an article of 150 words for your school magazine to create an awareness of the dangers posed by indiscriminate use of plastic. Expand the ideas given below as notes.
a. Introduction
(i) Plastic – synthetic material – doesn’t decompose in soil
(ii) Inevitable role of plastic – man’s day-to-day life
b. Human Health Hazard
(i) Leeching of plastic into food – micro plastic entering food chain
(ii) Human body’s inability to deal with this unnatural substance
(iii) Reaction of microplastic in human body and ill effects
c. Adverse Effects on Plants and Animals
(i) Plastic particles choking waterways – affect aquatic animals
(ii) Ingestion by aquatic and terrestrial animals–blocking of intestines and respiratory passages
d. Environmental Degradation
(i) Manufacturing process and burning of plastics–pollute atmosphere
(ii) Plastic–non-biodegradable – interferes with soil microorganisms – affects soil fertility
e. Conclusion
(i) Suggestions for restricted use – alternatives for one-time use of plastics
(ii) Segregation of plastic waste – for recycling
Write an essay of about 200 word
The profession you would like to choose
A memorable journey
How does nature communicate with the poet?
The poet immortalizes the tree. Elucidate.
Reading a map
Nowadays though locations are traced easily using GPS, (Global Positioning System) one should know what to look for in the map to reach the destination. Here are a few general instructions to be followed while reading a map.
Let us together scale the summit. Here is a drawing of the Everest showing the way to the summit, and the position of the camps with their heights. Trace the trekking trail to reach the summit with the given details and write an interesting paragraph in about 100 words.
The Summit of Mount Everest
The teacher I like the most
The value of discipline
The importance of Good Health
The importance of Reading
Observe the following picture and write a paragraph in about 150 word about each one of them.
Why did one of the girls wail?
What does the title of the story convey?
The sun brought about a positive change in the attitude of the children. Illustrate the statement.
Preparation of apple juice
You plan to delight your parents and sister, serving them chilled apple juice. Here is the process: (Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs)
Four or five apples ______ (take) and ______(wash) well. They ______(wipe) dry and cut into pieces of medium size. The seeds ______(remove). Then the apples ______(put) into the mixer. Some milk ____(add) .The apples ______(crush) and a fine liquid ______(obtain). This liquid ______(filter) and the juice ______(store) in the refrigerator. It is ______(take) out whenever needed, and after adding sugar, it ______(serve) in cups.
Installing a computer
The description of installing a computer in your study room is given in the form of jumbled sentences. Rearrange the sentences in the right order and form a coherent paragraph.
1. | Once you connect the CPU, connect the keyboard and mouse. |
2. | Before turning on the power, check that all parts are connected to the CPU. |
3. | First, open the box and take out the computer parts. |
4. | Plug both the computer and the monitor with a power cord. |
5. | Set the computer on a table or flat surface. |
6. | Finally, turn on the power. |
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Organising a birthday party in your house
Sending a letter by courier service
Obtaining a demand draft from a bank
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subjects:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
You have recently shifted to a new city. Describe the area where you live, your next-door neighbours, the difficulties you faced while shifting and why you like/dislike the place.
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subject:
International sports promote friendship between nations. Argue FOR or AGAINST the given statement.
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
“Then paint the cut with iodine.” With reference to this line, what is your understanding of Klausner? Do you sympathise with him? Give your reasons.
Referring closely to the poem, We are the Music Makers, refer to any two examples given by the poet which identify poets and singers as “movers and shakers.”
You have recently watched an interesting film. Write a review of this film, in about 200 – 250 words, based on the points given below.
Name of the film and its director – actors in the film – type of film – plot – quality of direction/acting – cinematography/costumes/sets – reaction of audiences – recommended/not recommended
Write a composition (300 - 350 words) on the following:
Imagine a situation where a child runs away from home but later returns. Why did he or she run away? What made him/her come back? Write an original short story entitled: 'Finding My Way Home'.
Parents can never be friends with their children. Express your views either for or against this statement.
Describe an area in your city or hometown which is famous for its street food. Give details of the familiar sights and sounds you would experience on this street.
It is very important for young people to spend time quietly or alone for a short while every day. If you were given an hour to spend on your own, how will you spend it? What will you learn from the process?
Study the picture given below. Write a short story or description or an account of what the picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it.
You have been given a small sum of money to buy a gift with for a friend. What gift would you choose (specify) and why would you choose this? Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about the gift and how it will benefit him/her.
You have planned to organize a health camp at school. Write a letter to the Manager of a supermarket requesting sponsorship for the event. Name the event and explain how it will benefit both the community as well as the supermarket.
Write an e-mail to the General Manager of a local hospital requesting him/her to send a senior doctor to talk to the participants at the event about the quality of mask which would give them the best protection.
Write the contraction for the following phrase.
have not - ______
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
Can no one help him?
Was Gopal nowhere around?
I have no coat.
Read the following passage and write a summary of it. Suggest a suitable title to the summary.
According to some experts, a staggering 93 percent of our daily communication is non-verbal. Facial expressions are easy to decipher. One can readily detect happiness, sadness, anger. Physicians can tell a patient is doing well (or not) by looking at his/her face. Eye contact is another type of non-verbal communication, which can tell a lot about the other person. The eyes convey a range of emotions-happiness, sadness, boredom, surprise, confidence ..... even emotional interest. Staring at someone's forehead may intimidate the recipient, staring at the mouth is sometimes interpretated as a sign of emotional interest. In fact staring into someone's eyes is a sign of lying, and so is looking away. In certain cultures, lack of eye contact is taken as a sign of respect. If body language is to be defined, it is a combination of facial expression, gestures, eye contact, body movements and posture and voice. Frequent blinking is a sign of the person feeling distressed or uncomfortable. If the pupils are dilated, it often indicates interest, even emotional interest. The lips also reflect our body language, and lip biting indicates worry and/or anxiety; tightening of the lips may be an indication of disapproval. Slightly turned-up lips indicate happiness and slightly turned-down lips indicate sadness. |
Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
Complete the dialogue:
Manas: | How much is the SSC exam fee? |
Clerk: | __________________ |
Manas: | When is the last date to submit the exam form? |
Clerk: | __________________ |
Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
On returning home, Tishani Doshi writes her thoughts reflecting on how her decision to enrol for the Students on Ice programme has been the single most important decision of her life that has completely transformed her.
Imagine yourself to be Tishani and express these thoughts.
You may begin like this:
I can’t thank my stars enough for having cashed in on the opportunity of........
The given bar graph shows the preferences of children in a school in playing different games over the span of six years. Write an analytical paragraph about the given information in about 109 words:
“What man calls civilization always results in deserts. Man is never on the square he uses up the fat and greenery of the earth. Each generation wastes a little more of the future with greed and lust for riches”- Don Marquis
With our modern awareness of ecology are we likely to make sufficient progress in conservation, or are we still in danger of damaging the earth beyond repair? Write a discursive essay discussing the issue being raised.
"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value."- Thomas Paine
Do we value only what we struggle for? Plan your response, and then write an essay to explain your views on this issue. Be sure to support your position with specific points and examples. (You may use examples from your reading, observations, and inputs from subjects such as History, Science and literature)
Certainly anyone who insists on condemning all lies should think about what would happen if we could reliably tell when our family, friends, colleagues, and government leaders were deceiving us. It is tempting to think that the world would become a better place without the deceptions that seem to interfere with our attempts are genuine communication. On the other hand, perhaps there is such a thing as too much honesty. - Adapted from Allison Kornet, "The Truth About Lying"
Would the world be a better place if everyone always told the complete truth? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.
It is widely believed that people do their best work when they are promised rewards for their achievements. Our schools and workplaces operate on the assumption that good work occurs when people are competing for grades, money, or recognition from others. In truth, the prospect of rewards provided by others can inhibit and limit people’s drive and creativity. People do their best work when motivated from within by their enjoyment of a particular challenge and their satisfaction in doing something well.
What do you think motivates people to do their best? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observation.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
Which one of the following is correctly matched?
Group Discussion:
You along with your friends Sujit, Rohit and Kishore discussing their likes and dislikes. But all are fascinated with the reading habit. Write a short group discussion in the form of dialogue telling the importance of reading for enhancing knowledge.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on any one of the topics given below.
Life is a series of choices that we make every day. Narrate an incident when you had to make a difficult choice. Elaborate on the positive impact it had on you.
As a member of the Student Council of your school, you wish to set up a Food Club to promote healthy eating habits among students. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, outlining the steps that you will take to make this club a success.
Think of an occasion when you did not like the decision/actions of your family members but realised later on that they were right. Write about it in 5-8 lines.
Write a paragraph on ‘Online Shopping’ using the points in the below table.
1. | Time-saving | 1. | Delay in delivery |
2. | Variety of products | 2. | Products are not always genuine. |
3. | Easy to Pay | 3. | Prone to scams |
4. | Easy to order | 4. | At times, it is challenging to return. |
5. | Good discounts | 5. | Cannot see or touch the product before purchase. |
Find some examples of antithesis from your mother tongue and translate them into English.
You want to convince the customer to buy your product. Prepare a conversation between you and the customer about it.
Write in a few lines, about an experience of your own where you scored in your exams much more than you hoped for. What did that experience teach you?
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write .
Prepare a set of questions to interview -
A famous author
These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art - a short review. They cover the following points:
Choose a book/film and review it in short using the points you have listed.
If you want to become a tourist guide at the following places, which languages will you need to learn?
Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue.
Observe the tourist leaflets given and answer the following.
Write a short note on your mother tongue and the attempts you make to study it well.
What provisions should be made in public places so that everyone gets the same access to public facilities?
Who is your favourite comedian?
Can you think of any events in your own or someone else’s life to support the quote-
‘If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.’
What is likely to happen if you don’t tell the truth?’
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
What makes you happy?
Use the following charts to prepare meaningful dialogues.
Use your ideas to fill in the blanks.
Do you like to watch plays?
Which is the last play you saw?
Do you like stories from the past? What type of stories do you like?
Complete the dialogue.
Which is your favourite book? | |
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What type of book is it? | |
_____________________ |
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on topic given below.
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on the topic given below.
Send a formal letter of invitation · in 50 words to Dr. Mehra, noted novelist and educationist, to speak on, The Importance of Books'. You are Lena/Sanjay, Secretary Literary Club, S. S. Public School. Meritionday, date, time and venue.
Informal Letter -
Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.
With close reference to Act III, describe Alonso's response to the perceived loss of his son, Ferdinand. Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 100-150 words.
How do Prospero, Ferdinand and Caliban perceive Miranda? Give one example of each of their perceptions, from the Acts studied, to support your answer. Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 100-150 words.
With reference to the short story Quality, trace the journey of the Gessler Brothers from “ld is an Ardt!" to the bitter realization of “Dey dake it away from us, who lofe our boods….bresently i haf no work.” Write your answer in about 200-250 words.
Miss Meadows’ need for societal acceptance makes her overlook Basil’s insensitivity and shortcomings. Discuss with reference to the short story. The Singing Lesson is about 200-250 words.
Show how Carol Ann Duffy presents a disturbing picture of confinement and exploitation in the poem, The Dolphins. Write your answer in about 200-250 words.
How does John Brown convey his firsthand experience of war to his mother and evoke a deep emotional response in the readers? Justify your answer in about 200-250 words with supporting details from the poem, by John Brown.
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
You had to go on a train journey with your family. On reaching the railway station, you discovered that your train was delayed by two hours. Describe how you spent those two hours, detailing what you saw, the sounds you heard, and the interactions you had with the people around you. Express your feelings when you saw the train finally approaching the station.
Parents should not influence their children when choosing the subjects they wish to study. Argue either FOR or AGAINST the given statement.
As the Head of Environmental Initiatives at school, you have to deliver a speech on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5 th . Write a speech following the guidelines given below:
Read the passage given below and answer the questions (i), (ii) and (iii) that follow.
(1) | “Can I see the Manager?” I said, and added solemnly, “Alone.” I don't know why I said “Alone.” “Certainly,” said the accountant and fetched him. | |
(2) | The Manager was a grave, calm man. I held my fifty-six dollars clutched in a crumpled ball in my pocket. “Are you the Manager?” I asked. God knows I did not doubt it. “Yes,” he said. “Can I see you …. alone?” I asked. | 5 |
(3) | The Manager looked at me in some alarm. He felt that I had an awful secret to reveal. “Come in here,” he said, and led the way to a private room. He turned the key in the lock. “We are safe from interruption here,” he said; “Sit down.” We both sat down and looked at each other. I found no voice to speak. “You are one of Pinkerton’s men, I presume,” he said. | 10 |
(4) | He had gathered from my mysterious manner that I was a detective. I knew what he was thinking, and it made me worse. | 15
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(5) | The Manager got up and opened the door. He called to the accountant. “Mr. Montgomery,” he said unkindly loud, “this gentleman is opening an account, he will deposit fifty-six dollars. Good morning.” I rose. A big iron door stood open at the side of the room. “Good morning,” I said, and stepped into the safe. “Come out,” said the Manager coldly and showed me the other way. | 30 |
(6) | I went up to the accountant’s wicket and poked the ball of money at him with a quick convulsive movement as if I were doing a conjuring trick. My face was ghastly pale. “Here,” I said, “deposit it.” The tone of the words seemed to mean, “Let us do this painful thing while the fit is on us.” He took the money and gave it to another clerk. | 35 |
(7) | He made me write the sum on a slip and sign my name in a book. I no longer knew what I was doing. The bank swam before my eyes. “Is it deposited?” I asked in a hollow, vibrating voice. “It is,” said the accountant. “Then I want to draw a cheque.” My idea was to draw out six dollars of it for present use. Someone gave me a chequebook through a wicket and someone else began telling me how to write it out. The people in the bank had the impression that I was an invalid millionaire. I wrote something on the cheque and thrust it in at the clerk. He looked at it. | 40
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(8) | “What! Are you drawing it all out again?” he asked in surprise. Then I realised that I had written fifty-six instead of six. I was too far gone to reason now. I had a feeling that it was impossible to explain the thing. I had burned my boats. All the clerks had stopped writing to look at me. Reckless with misery, I made a plunge. “Yes, the whole thing.” “You withdraw all your money from the bank?” “Every cent of it.” “Are you not going to deposit anymore?” said the clerk, astonished. “Never.” |
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(9) | An idiot hope struck me that they might think something had insulted me while I was writing the cheque and that I had changed my mind. I made a wretched attempt to look like a man with a fearfully quick temper. | |
(10) | The clerk prepared to pay the money. “How will you have it?” he said. This question came as a bolt from the blue. “What?” “How will you have it?” “Oh!”— I caught his meaning and answered without even trying to think— “in fifties.” He gave me a fifty-dollar bill. “And the six?” he asked dryly. “In sixes,” I said. He gave it to me and I rushed out. As the big door swung behind me. I caught the echo of a roar of laughter that went up to the ceiling of the bank. Since then, I bank no more. I keep my money in cash in my trousers pocket and my savings in silver dollars in a sock. | 60
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My Financial Career By Stephen Leacock |
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below.
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Essay on Moral Values: Moral values are the good values that our taught to us by our parents and teachers. These include being honest and kind, showing respect towards others, extending help to those in need, being faithful to ones partner and cooperating with others to name a few. Imbibing good moral values make a person a good human being. A person who sticks to his moral values is said to bear a good character.
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Moral values are good values such as compassion, generosity, honesty, kindness, integrity, politeness, perseverance, self control and respect. Individuals who possess these qualities are considered to be an asset to the society. They do not only lead a disciplined life but also help in bringing out the best in those around them. Their dedication towards work, sense of self control and helping nature is appreciated by everyone.
Every parent wants his child to bear a good moral character. Many families in India are especially strict when it comes to imbibing moral values. They stress upon its importance and try to help their children inculcate the same from an early age. However, the moral values in the society are degrading with time.
There are two schools of thoughts when it comes to moral values. As per one, a person must bear good moral values even at the cost of his/ her happiness. On the other hand as per the other one a person must not be too strict with oneself and that moral values may be altered to some extent if they become a cause of stress. The youth these days is more inclined towards seeking happiness rather than valuing moral values. This may be attributed to the growing influence of the western culture.
Moral values include being honest, kind, showing respect to others, helping others, having a sense of self control, treating everyone equally and imbibing other such good qualities. A person possessing such qualities is known to bear a good moral character. On the other hand, those who do not possess such qualities are looked down upon by the society.
It requires conviction to follow good habits and imbibe moral values. Not every individual is as strong willed to follow these habits. However, we must try to imbibe these.
Moral Values in Office Setting
People look forward to individuals with good moral values. One of the things that the interviewer examines during a job interview is whether the prospective employee bears good moral values. Besides the basic moral values, every organization has a defined ethical code of conduct that the employees are expected to follow. An organization with disciplined employees who possess good moral values runs more systematically compared to those where these basics things are not sorted. There is less corruption and everyone gets a fair chance to learn and grow in such an environment. This is the reason why employers give special attention to this quality while selecting an employee.
However, unfortunately, the youth today does not give much importance to the moral values. The growing competition these days is one of the reasons for the degradation of these values. In an attempt to grow professionally, people do not hesitate to lie, deceive and use other unethical and immoral practices. This disturbs the work environment. It is because of this that the deserving employees lead a lifetime on the same position while the ones who employ immoral practices reach on the top.
Our society needs more individuals that possess good moral values in order to grow and develop the right way.
Moral values are the values defined by the society based on which a person’s character is judged. A person is said to be good or bad on the basis of these values. A person’s choices and decisions in life are dependent to a large extent on the moral values he/she bears.
Why Are Moral Values Important?
Moral values define the norms of right and wrong and good and bad. These defined norms help the people understand as how they must act in the society in order to lead a peaceful life. Decision making becomes easy to some extent as a person knows the repercussions of his behaviour based on the moral principles he has been taught since childhood.
Moral values give us an aim in life. We are grounded in reality and are motivated to do good for those around us if we bear good moral values. Helping others, caring for those around us, taking wise decisions and not hurting others are some of the examples of good moral values. These values help in bringing out the best in us.
Moral Values in Indian Society
The Indian society and culture gives high regard to the moral values. From the childhood itself, individuals are expected to behave in a manner which is morally correct. They are taught what is right and wrong as per the society. Talking with respect with the elders and with patience and love with those who are younger to us is one of the first lessons taught to us. One is also taught to bear a good moral character. Indulging in drinking, smoking and other such notorious activities is almost a taboo in the Indian society, particularly for the women. It is considered to be against the custom and tradition of the Indian society. People in India have been known to have broken family ties with those who tread on the path which is not morally correct.
However, with the changing times and growing attraction towards the western culture many people are defying these set norms of morality. Everyone these days wants freedom to live their life their own way and the strict moral values often hamper their happiness. Many people go against the society to seek freedom and happiness.
While individuals must bear good moral values, sometimes they seem too far-fetched. With the changes in the mindset and the way of living, moral values must also be altered and should not remain too stringent.
Moral values are the good values taught to help people lead a disciplined life. Moral values include good habits such as honesty, helpfulness, integrity, respectfulness, love, hard work and compassion.
A student’s life is full of challenging. This is a growing age wherein a person learns several lessons each day. The lessons learned during this age stay with us for the rest of our lives. It is thus important to help the students inculcate good moral values. After all, they are the future of the nation. Children with good moral values grow up to become responsible youth. Those who are devoid of good values do not only spoil their lives as they grow older but are also a threat to the society.
Parents as well as teachers must put in special efforts to help students imbibe good moral values. Children are quite observant. Most of the things they learn in life is by observing their teachers, parents and elder siblings. They pay more heed to the way their elders act and behave and imbibe the same rather than what they are instructed to do. For instance, they will be inspired to speak the truth if they see their elders doing the same. On the other hand, if they are repeatedly asked to speak the truth but see their elders doing otherwise, they too shall be tempted to lie. It is thus the responsibility of the parents and teachers to behave properly to demonstrate good values so that the children inculcate the same. They must inspire the students to be polite, help others, speak the truth, be compassionate and take up responsibilities with pleasure.
Schools must also focus on imparting moral values to the students by way of good moral stories and lessons rather than merely lecturing them on the same. Evil practices and bad habits must be condemned so that the students stay away from them. Inculcating good moral values in students is as important as teaching them other subjects.
Times are changing and the mindset of people is changing with time. While it is good to move with the time however moving away from ones roots and moral values is not a good thing. Today’s generation is not as conscious about being morally and ethically correct as the earlier ones.
They have a different outlook towards life. Indulging in frivolous act, lying for their benefit, smoking, drinking and having drugs is a common sight these days. While this was considered a taboo a few decades back, youth these days indulges in the same without any inhibitions. Most of this can be attributed to the influence of the western culture. Besides, parents these days have also become extremely busy in their lives that they hardly get time to spend with their children and teach them what is right and wrong.
A person must bear good moral values such as honesty, helping nature, decency, righteousness and self-discipline. Such a person is an asset to the society.
Moral values are the values defined by the society to guide individuals to lead a disciplined life. While the basic moral values such as honesty, kindness and cooperative behaviour remain the same some values may change or modify over the time.
Changing Moral Values in the Society
From Joint Family to Nuclear Family System
Moral values differ to some extent based on the society one lives in. They also differ from generation to generation. India is one such country that boasts of its rich moral values and deep rooted culture. Respecting our elders is the first and foremost value taught to us. Our parents emphasize its importance since our childhood. Talking ill to the elders – be it our parents, grandparents, relatives or any other elder is considered offensive. India is known for its joint family system. Children continue to live with their parents and siblings even after their marriage in our country. Until few year back, this was more of a custom. Even if the house was small or there were differences among the family members, people were still expected to stick together and live under one roof.
Sons and daughter in laws were expected to take care of their parents during their old age and anyone who urged to live separately was considered to be disrespectful towards his parents. Such young couples were talked ill about in the neighbourhood and among the relatives. Often, the family disowned their sons because of this reason. However, people these days understand that it is important to give space in relationships in order to nurture them well. Just like the western countries, people in India have also started living in nuclear families these days and the society has slowly and gradually accepted this. It is no longer considered to be morally or ethically wrong.
Arranged Marriages to Love Marriages
People in the west find our arranged marriage system rather weird however in India it is a part of our tradition. While there is a growing trend of love marriages since the last few decades, prior to that having affair and expressing the desire to have a love marriage was considered to be morally wrong. Girls who expressed their wish to marry a boy of their own choice were thrashed severely by their family members and were considered to have low moral values. Young couples in love had to struggle hard to get approval for marriage. It used to get all the more difficult if it was an inter-caste relationship. Many instances of honour killing have also come into limelight in the past owing to this reason.
However, the concept of love marriage has now become quite common in our country and a person’s moral values and character are not judged because of this.
Marriage to Live-in Relationships
Live in relationships are quite common in the western countries however in India these relationships are not considered morally correct. Here, it is advocated that a couple can live together under one roof only when they are married. While live-in relationships were considered a taboo until a few years back, many sections of the society have now begun to accept it. Many young couples these days especially those living in the metropolitan cities have started getting into such relationships. Though, a large section of the society still continues to consider it wrong.
Moral values are thus a type of law defined by the society to dictate an individual on how he should and should not behave. While moral values are important and good for the society some of these are too overrated. These must be inculcated and advocated for the good of the society and not to suffocate the individuals. It is important to alter them from time to time to match the mindset of the newer generation.
What are moral values in short notes.
Moral values are principles that guide our behavior, like honesty and kindness.
Moral values are crucial in life as they shape our character, help us make ethical choices, and build better relationships with others.
Moral values in student life include honesty, respect, and responsibility, teaching students to be good citizens.
Moral values are important in student life as they instill integrity, empathy, and strong decision-making skills, preparing students for a better future.
Moral values in an essay often highlight virtues like integrity, empathy, and fairness, promoting ethical behavior and social harmony.
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Moral Values : You must regulate your life by the standards you admire when you are at your best.
Moral values are the values journey with an individual as the vital essence of life. Moral values are the basic principles that guide the path and relationships in life. It helps a person behave with good motives and thoughts that do not harm the other.
Every Parent takes pride in his or her kid’s good moral character. Most Indian families follow strict instructions to imbibe ethical values. They highlight the importance of moral values and teach them at an early age. However, today’s society experiences the slow degradation of moral values with time.
A person’ s moral values, behavior, and beliefs should be based on culture or society. It molds the overall personality, conduct, and practice of an individual. My values and beliefs are based on the regulations, education, religion, and law of society. Moral values help to distinguish between right and wrong, thus affect our behavior and attitudes.
Thus, to become a competent, responsible human, it is essential to keep moral values as a top priority. It not only mold their personality but also makes them better citizens of the society.
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