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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. Question 8. Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each : (ii) How did the instructor turn Douglas into a swimmer?

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2. Question 8. Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each : (i) Who did M. Hamel blame for the neglect of learning on the part of boys like Franz?

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3. Question 7. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: The stunted, unlucky heir<br>Of twisted bones, reciting a father’s gnarled disease.<br>His lesson, from his desk. At the back of the dim class<br>One unnoted, sweet and young. His eyes live in a dream.<br>Of squirrel’s game, in tree room, other than this.<br>(i) Who is the unlucky heir?<br>(ii) What has he inherited?<br>(iii) Who is sitting at the back of the dim class?<br>(iv) How is he different from the rest of the class?

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4. Question 7. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: I looked again at her, wan, pale<br>as a late winter’s moon and felt that<br>old<br>familiar ache, my childhood’s fear,<br>but all I said was, see you soon, Amma,<br>all I did was smile and smile and smile.<br>(i) Name the poet and the poem.<br>(ii) What was the poet’s childhood fear?<br>(iii) What is the poetic device used in lines 1-2?<br>(iv) Explain: ‘late winter’s moon.

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5. Question 6. In your locality, a blood donation camp was organized by an NGO- ‘For Your Health’. Many people visited the camp and donated blood. Write a report in 150-200 words for a local newspaper covering the arrangements, doctors, team, refreshments served etc.

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6. Question 6. Hard work and punctuality are essential for a happy and successful life. They help in meeting the desired targets of our life. You are Kavya/Kanha. Write an article in 150-200 words highlighting the importance of hard work and punctuality in a student’s life.

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7. Question 5. Regular practice of yoga is useful in maintaining good health. It is also important for good concentration and peace of mind. You are Shivam/Shabnam.<br>Write a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly of your school, highlighting the impact of yoga in our life.

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8. Question 5. Write a debate in 150-200 words either for or against the motion: ‘Capital Punishment should be abolished.

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9. Question 4. You bought a refrigerator two months ago from Mohan Sales, Ashok Vihar, Bangalore. It has developed certain problems regarding its functioning. The cooling has stopped and it is making a lot of noise. Write a letter of complaint to the Manager asking him for immediate repair/replacement of the same. You are Sachin/ Shashi, 61 Pratap Enclave, Bangalore. (100-125 words)

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10. Question 4. You have realized the necessity of education and financial independence for women for their families, society and in turn for the nation. Write a letter to the Editor, ‘The National Times’ highlighting your ideas on the importance of education of women leading to a better status for them. You are Tarun/Taruna, B-7/9, Mall Road, Delhi. (100-125 words)

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