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Balbharti Maharashtra Board Class 5 Maths Solutions Chapter 1 Roman Numerals Problem Set 1 Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 5 Maths Solutions Chapter 1 Roman Numerals Problem Set 1

Question 1.
Write all the numbers from 1 to 20 using Roman numerals.
Answer:

Question 2.
Write the following numbers using international numerals.
(1) V
(2) VII
(3) X
(4) XIII
(5) XIV
(6) XVI
(7) XVIII
(8) IX
Answer:
(1) 5
(2) 7
(3) 10
(4) 13
(5) 14
(6) 16
(7) 18
(8) 9

Question 3.
Fill in the empty boxes.

Answer:

Question 4.
Write the numbers using Roman numerals.
(1) 9
(2) 2
(3) 17
(4) 4
(5) 11
(6) 18
Answer:
(1) IX
(2) II
(3) XVII
(4) IV
(5) XI
(6) XVIII

Question 5.
In the table below, each given number is written in international numerals and then again in Roman numerals. If it is written correctly in Roman numerals, put ‘/’ in the box under it. If not, put ‘X’ and correct it.

Answer:

Something more : L, C, D and M are also used as Roman numerals.

Activity : Apart from clocks and watches, where else do we see Roman numerals?

The decimal system of writing numbers
It is not easy to read or write numbers using Roman numerals. It also makes calculations difficult. You have learnt to write numbers using the ten digits, 0 to 9. In that system, the value of a digit depends upon its place in the number. This system of writing numbers is called the ‘decimal system’.

Mathematicians of ancient India invented the decimal system of writing numbers and began to use it. Later, this system was accepted in all parts of the world because it was simple and convenient.

Roman Numerals Problem Set 1 Additional Important Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Write all the numbers from 21 to 30 using roman numerals.
Answer:

Question 2.
Write the following numbers using international numerals.
(1) XXV
(2) XXIX.
Answer:
(1) 25
(2) 29

Question 3.
Fill in the empty boxes:
Answer:

Question 4.
Write the numbers using Roman Numerals:
(1) 1
(2) 21
(3) 10
Answer:
(1) I
(2) XXI
(3) X

Question 5.
In the table below, each given number is written in international numerals and then again in Roman numerals. If it is written correctly in Roman numerals put ‘S’ in the box under it. if not, put ‘x’ and correct it.
Answer:

Question 6.
Write all the numbers from 31 to 40 using Roman numerals.
Answer:

Question 7.
Write the following numbers using international numerals.
(1) VI
(2) XI
(3) XIV
(4) XVII
Answer:
(1) 6
(2) 11
(3) 14
(4) 17

Question 8.
Fill in the empty boxes:

Answer:
Four = IV, 16 = XVI, Twenty = XX, XV =15

Question 9.
Write the numbers using Roman numerals in the given boxes.
(1) 3 [ ]
(2) 8 [ ]
(3) 13 [ ]
(4) 16 [ ]
Answer:
(1) III
(2) VIII
(3) XIII
(4) XVI

Question 10.
State true or false of the following. If the statement is false then correct it in Roman numerals.
(1) 3 is written as IIV
(2) 14 is written as XIV
(3) 16 is written as XVI
(4) 19 is written as IXX
Answer:
(1) False (III)
(2) True
(3) True
(4) False (XIX)

Question 11.
Write the answers Roman numerals.
(1) III + IV = [ ]
(2) IV + V = [ ]
(3) IX – X = [ ]
(4) VI + X = [ ]
(5) III + II = [ ]
(6) V + V = [ ]
(7) XXX + XX = [ ]
(8) L + L = [ ]
Answer:
(1) VII
(2) IX
(3) XIX
(4) XVI
(5) V
(6) X
(7) L
(8) C

Question 12.
Match the columns:

Answer:
(1 – b),
(2 – a),
(3 – d),
(4 – c)

Question 13.
Circle the correct international numeral of the following:
(1) XXIV
(a) 14
(b) 20
(c) 24
Answer:
(c) 24

(2) VIII
(a) 8
(b) 207
(c) 19
Answer:
(a) 8

(3) XXIX
(a) 31
(b) 29
(c) 20
Answer:
(b) 29

(4) XXVII
(a) 27
(b) 28
(c) 26
Answer:
(a) 27

Question 14.
Circle the correct Roman numeral of the following:
(1) 36
(a) XXVI
(b) XXXVI
(c) XXXXVI
Answers:
(b) XXXVI

(2) 27
(a) XXXVI
(b) XXVII
(c) XXVI
Answers:
(c) XXVII

(3) 18
(a) XVIII
(b) XVI
(c) XVII
Answers:
(a) XVIII

(4) 605
(a)DCV
(b)CDV
(c) XXXXXV
Answers:
(a) DCV

Question 15.
Put >, < or = in the box.
(1) CVI [          ] CLX
(2) CLXIX [          ] CLXXI
(3) XLIX [          ] XXXIX
(4) MMXVI [          ] MMXXVI
(5) LXX VII [          ] LVIII
(6) MCMXL [          ] MCMXLV
Answers:
(1) <
(2) <
(3) >
(4) <
(5) >
(6) <

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 9 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 1.1 Walk a Little Slower Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 9 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 1.1 Walk a Little Slower

My English Coursebook Std 9 Digest Chapter 1.1 Walk a Little Slower Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

Form pairs or groups of four. Use these questions to start a conversation with your friends.

• Are you a talkative person?
• Do you like to share your thoughts?
• What would you like to do after 10th?

My Thoughts:

1. Form groups of 4-6. Discuss the following with your friends in the group and then complete the sentences.

Question 1.
Form groups of 4-6. Discuss the following with your friends in the group and then complete the sentences.

English Workshop:

1. Read the poem aloud.

Question 1.
Read the poem aloud.

2. Put the words given in brackets in the proper blanks.

Question 1.
Put the words given in brackets in the proper blanks.
(a) The ………….. is talking to its . (father/child)
(b) The …………. is leading and the …………. is following. (father/child)
(c) Someday the ……………. will become a ………… (father/child)
(d) The ………….. does not wish to fall while following its …………… (father/child)
Answer:
(a) The child is talking to its father. (father/child)
(b) The father is leading and the child is following, (father/child)
(c) Someday the child will become a father. (father/child)
(d) The child does not wish to fall while following its father. (father/child)

2. Find and write pairs of rhyming words from the poem. (Words that appear at the end of the line.)

Question 1.
Find and write pairs of rhyming words from the poem. (Words that appear at the end of the line.)
Answer:

1. small-fall
2. see-me.
3. be-me
4. true-you.

3. The meanings of the words in the following pairs show that they are related

Find five more pairs of related words:
Examples :

• teacher: …………….
• doctor: ………………
• give: ………………….
• ………………………….
• ………………………….

Question 1.
Find five more pairs of related words:
Answer:

1. teacher ⇄ student
2. doctor ⇄ patient
3. give ⇄ take
4. owner ⇄ servant
5. come ⇄ go.

4. The child in the poem requests his father to walk slower. Here, the poet implies that the child wants to understand his father’s actions better. The child would like to act the same way, but wants the father to be more understanding towards the child’s needs. What is implied in the following lines?

Question a.
Sometimes your steps are very fast…
Answer:
Sometimes the father’s actions are too quick for the child to follow them properly.

Question b.
Sometimes your steps are hard to see …
Answer:
Sometimes the actions of the father are so difficult that the child cannot understand, observe and act accordingly.

Question c.
I would want to lead just right…
Answer:
The child who is grown up now wants to guide his child correctly in the journey of his life.

Question d.
And know that I was true …
Answer:
The grown up child is confident about his opinions, judgements and actions in his life. He was correct and sincere throughout his life like his father.

5. Using your own ideas, frame three sentences that show continuous action.
Example: You are leading me.

Question 1.
Using your own ideas, frame three sentences that show continuous action.
Answer:

1. My elder sister was helping me with my studies.
2. He is making us laugh.
3. Our team players are gaining confidence.

6. Using your own ideas, frame at least three sentences that show future action or state.
Examples:
Who’ll (who will) want to follow me.
When I’m all grown up …

Question 1.
Using your own ideas, frame at least three sentences that show future action or state.
Answer:

1. Who will want to participate in the elocution competition?
2. When I’m in Std. X.
3. They are going to arrive tomorrow.
4. I’ll be 16 years old in 2018.

7. Discuss the following and write the summary of your discussion in the form of bullet points.

Question a.
How are certain ideas/customs/knowledge passed on from one generation to the next?
Answer:

1. preserved by forefathers and passed on to new generations
2. continued to exist till this date
3. mythological literature, vedas, folklores, fables and arts instilled cultural values into them
4. known to them through celebrations of festival and religious ceremonies
5. Every community wants to preserve their cultural heritage because of their conservative mindset

Question b.
Is it necessary for children to follow the footsteps of their forefathers? If yes, why? Why is it sometimes necessary to change the old ways?
Answer:

1. Yes, it is necessary to follow the footsteps of our forefathers
2. because of its importance in life and the moral values it involves
3. Sometimes it is necessary to change the old ways because many of the traditions and customs are based on superstitions which cannot be explained by reason or science
4. have to accept good modern ideas
5. To safeguard the moral standard of people which is declining everywhere

8. Do you have a role model? What qualities do you appreciate in your role model?

Question 1.
Do you have a role model? What qualities do you appreciate in your role model?
Answer:
My role model is Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India. He was known as the Missile-man – the man behind India’s missile programme. I appreciate his intelligence, dedication to his duty, hard work, serenity and simplicity, his commitment to inspire and guide the youth of India, there was no change in his simplicity, politeness, humility and thoughtfulness even in his capacity as the President.

9. Think of an occasion when you did not like the decision/actions of your family members but realised later on that they were tight. Write about it in 5-8 lines.

Question 1.
Think of an occasion when you did not like the decision/actions of your family members but realised later on that they were tight. Write about it in 5-8 lines.
Answer:
Our class went for a trip to Lonavala. Before going there, all elderly persons warned me not to venture on any risky place especially if it is a river. At Lonavala, we saw a big river. All students were enjoying on the bank of the river. Some started swimming in it. I also tried to enter the river but suddenly slipped and fell into the river. I did not know swimming. I began to drown. I was terrified and cried for help. One of our teachers knew swimming. He boldly jumped into the river.

He swam towards me and holding my hand firmly brought me to the bank of river. I lay unconscious. Water in my stomach was removed. I felt a little better but could not enjoy the picnic anymore. The dangerous situation taught me the lesson of a life time. I realised that my family was right and decided never to disregard my parent’s advice.

10. Within two minutes, write as many phrases or sentences as you can using ‘a little’.

Question 1.
Within two minutes, write as many phrases or sentences as you can using ‘a little’.
Answer:

• a little while.
• I need a little more time.
• Move a little forward.
• a little earlier.
• a little smaller.
• You just need a little bit of luck.
• a little old lady.
• quite a little milk.
• a little confusion.
• I found him a little smarter.
• a little improved.

My English Coursebook 9th Class Solutions Chapter 1.1 Walk a Little Slower Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following extract and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
What would happen if the child tried to walk fast? Why?
Answer:
If the child tried to walk fast he/she will not be able to properly understand the actions, thoughts, etc. of his/her father and will fail to achieve success in life.

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Does the word ‘walk’ refer only to the act of walking? What does the poet actually mean to say?
Answer:
No, the word ‘walk’ does not refer here only to the act of walking. The poet actually wants to say that the father should communicate his thoughts and feelings to the child and help him/her to learn or become familiar with the ways of life by showing him/her or explaining the child how to behave and act for living a good life.

Question 2.
What do the ‘footsteps’ of the father refer to?
Answer:
The ‘footsteps’ of the father refers here to the father’s mannerisms, distinctive and individual gestures, traits of speaking and behaving, his actions and his all other characteristics that makes a person successful in life.

Question 3.
What qualities of your parents/eiders would you like to adopt?
Answer:
Their ability, noble thoughts and actions, kindness and love for others, discipline, hard work, I honesty, perseverance and to remain happy in good or bad condition.

Appreciation of Poem:

1. Title: ‘Walk a little slower…’
2. Poet/Poetess: The poet is unknown.
3. Theme/Central Idea: The importance of l the father as a role model is the central idea of the poem. The child in the poem wants to observe and imitate the life led by his/her father. Hence the I child requests the father to be more considerate towards his/her needs.
4. Rhyme Scheme: The rhyme scheme of the stanzas is ‘abeb’.
5. Figure of Speech: Alliteration and metaphor
6. Special Features: This poem is a dramatic monologue. Dramatic monologue is a kind of poem in which the speech does not reveal the poet’s own thoughts. Instead, the thoughts of the character speaking are expressed.
7. Favourite Lines: My favourite lines from the poem are:
“I’m following in your footsteps And I don’t want to fall.”
Then I will have a little child Who’ll want to follow me.
8. Why I like the poem: I like this poem for its sheer simplicity. There is not a single difficult word in the poem. This helps me understand the poem fully. Even the implied meanings are easy to guess.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 1.1 A Teenager’s Prayer Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 1.1 A Teenager’s Prayer

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 1.1 A Teenager’s Prayer Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!
Chit-chat

1. Form Groups of 5 to 6 and discuss. Give a rating of 1 to 5 to each of the following.
When you have to make important decisions what do you generally do?
(a) Consult parents/elders [ ]
(b) Contact friends for advice [ ]
(c) Pray to God for guidance [ ]
(d) Think deeply in silence [ ]
(e) Ask your teacher for help [ ]
(f) Toss a coin to decide [ ]

Question 1.
Form Groups of 5 to 6 and discuss. Give a rating of 1 to 5 to each of the following.
When you have to make important decisions what do you generally do?
(Answer is directly given in the box.)
(a) Consult parents/elders [b]
(b) Contact friends for advice [d]
(c) Pray to God for guidance [e]
(d) Think deeply in silence [a]
(e) Ask your teacher for help [c]
(f) Toss a coin to decide [f]
Note: Students may note their own rating after discussion.

2. In poetry, very often, there are lines in which the poet seems to talk directly to an absent person, an abstract idea or thing/object.
Such a tactic/device used by the poet is the Figure of Speech ‘Apostrophe’.
For example,
Twinkle, twinkle little star …………
Death! Where is thy sting?
O Cave man! I wish I could live with you.
Now, complete the following, creating examples of Apostrophe of your own.
(a) O, Life! How ………………………………………………………………………..
(b) Dear God, Please ………………………………………………………………….
(c) Books! You are ……………………………………………………………………..
(d) Exams! I wish ………………………………………………………………………
(e) O, You beautiful sky ……………………………………………………………….

Question 1.
complete the following, creating examples of Apostrophe of your own.
(a) O, Life! How ………………………………………………………………………..
(b) Dear God, Please ………………………………………………………………….
(c) Books! You are ……………………………………………………………………..
(d) Exams! I wish ………………………………………………………………………
(e) O, You beautiful sky ……………………………………………………………….
Answer:
(a) O, Life! How Strange are your ways?
(b) Dear God, Please keep me calm in my difficult days.
(c) Books! You are my dear companions.
(d) Exams! I wish you were never there, never!
(e) O, you beautiful sky send all your beauty to the earth.

English Workshop:

1. Choose the correct alternatives and complete the sentences :

Question 1.
Choose the correct alternatives and complete the sentences :
(a) According to the poet, …………. are brought by each new day. (new beginnings/new endings)
(b) We must decide to take the road which leads to ……………. . (great distress/great success)
(c) The poet prays to the Lord to help him stand for what is ………………. . (might! right)
(d) The poet wants to see that his teenage years have been the ………… years of his life. (worst/best)
Answer:
(a) According to the poet, new beginnings are brought by each new day. (new beginnings / new endings)
(b) We must decide to take the road which leads to great success. (great distress/great success)
(c) The poet prays to the Lord to help him stand for what is right. (might/right)
(d) The poet wants to see that his teenage years have been the best years of his life, (worst/ best)

2. Find and write the pairs of rhyming words from the poem.
1. …………, 2. …………., 3. …………., 4. …………, 5. ……………

Question 1.
Find and write the pairs of rhyming words from the poem.
Answer:
1. make – take
2. success – distress
3. see – me
4. way – day

3. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? Choose the correct one from the following options.
(i) aabb (ii) abcd (iii) abcb (iv) abba

Question 1.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? Choose the correct one from the following options.
(i) aabb (ii) abed (iii) abeb (iv) abba
Answer:
(iii) abeb.

4. Match the lines in Column A with the Figures of Speech in Column B.

Question 1.

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
(i) Decisions, I must make	(a) Apostrophe
(ii) Please open up my eyes, dear Lord.	(b) Alliteration
(iii) Travel down the darkened road	(c) Metaphor
(iv) I can choose to take the road of life.	(d) Inversion

5. Elements of Planning An Interview : (Group Activity)
Form groups and discuss each element of planning an interview and prepare notes on each element.

6. Prepare a set of 10 questions to interview any successful teenager. You may use the following guidelines.

Question 1.
Prepare a set of 10 questions to interview any successful teenager. You may use the following guidelines.

Answer:
Interview questions for blind musician :

1. Could you please tell me about your family?
2. How did your blindness affect your career as a musician and composer?
3. Who supported you in your venture?
4. Who were your Gurus and what sort of training did you receive?
5. What is your speciality in singing?
6. Which was the best performance in your life according to you?
7. What are the awards you have received?
8. What are your plans for future?
9. What is your advice to young aspirants?
10. What can you do to encourage them?

7. Read the poem. Write an appreciation of the poem in about 12 to 15 sentences with the help of the following points.

Question 1.
Read the poem. Write an appreciation of the poem in about 12 to 15 sentences with the help of the following points.

Answer:

1. Title: ‘A Teenager’s Prayer’.
2. The name of the Poet: J. Morse.
3. Rhyme scheme: The rhyme scheme of the poem is ‘abeb.’
4. Figure of speech (Any 1): Apostrophe, Inversion, Metaphor.
5. Theme/Central Idea: The theme of the poem is a teenager’s dilemma about making the right decisions.

The responsibility of choice falls fully on him/her. A wrong decision may ruin the whole life. Hence the teenager in the poem prays to God for His help and guidance.

8. Compose a short prayer in English asking God to guide you in your teenage years. Later, you can even try to make the lines rhyme to give it a poetic form.

Question 1.
Compose a short prayer in English asking God to guide you in your teenage years. Later, you can even try to make the lines rhyme to give it a poetic form.
Answer:

• O God, bless me with friends
• with purest heart,
• Who’ll always stand by me in dark and dust.
• Let our friendship grow clean and right.
• My future bright will be in my sight.

9. Look around in your vicinity – your family, friends, neighbours, classmates, etc. and write about any four teenagers who have made a name for themselves by doing something extraordinary.

Question 1.
Look around in your vicinity – your family, friends, neighbours, classmates, etc. and write about any four teenagers who have made a name for themselves by doing something extraordinary.

Answer:

Teenager Group	Name	Special/extraordinary tasks/things performed
1. Family	Vishal	Healthy young boy-body-building was his passion-trained-hard work-took part in various competitions-became ‘Mumbai Shree’at the age of 20-opened his own Gym-trained many body-builders-they won many titles-became rich and famous.
2. Friends	Meera	Disabled-lost a leg in an accident-prosthetic leg at the age of 15-she excelled in studies-after graduation she appeared for Maharashtra Public Service Commission exams-passed at first attempt-ranked 5th among all-became Tehsildar-worked for common man-all people loved and admired her administration.
3. Neighbours	Yashraj	Special child-born blind-inclined to music since childhood-distressful life-did not give up-used to listen to songs on transistor and TV.-practised-learnt harmonium, guitar, tabla, etc.-sang classical songs-mastered every type of music-arranged many concerts-today he is a famous music director at the age of 30.
4. Classmates	Jacob	Wealthy family-were in big business-father wanted him to get into business-but he wanted to change the face of villages-adopted some backward villages-worked selflessly with the poor and needy people-with great patience, perseverance and sacrifice did his noble work-brought transformation in their life-improved their overall quality of life-he is respected as God by the villagers.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 1.1 A Teenager’s Prayer Additional Important Questions and Answers

Complex Factual Activity :
Complete the webs : (Answer is directly given.)

1.

2.

Complex Factual Activities :

Question 1.
Complete the sentences with the help of the extract:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)

1. The person should strictly say ‘no’ to any temptation that comes in his way,
2. It’ll keep a person’s body clean and fit.

Question 2.
Whose company does the poet wish for, in the walk of life? Why?
OR
What effect does the speaker wish to see in himself at the end of his teens?
Answer:
The poet wishes the company of God because, by the time his teenage years are over, he will know that the life he lived under the guidance and help of the Almighty, was the best.

Question 3.
In what condition does the poet wish to maintain his body?
Answer:
The poet wishes to maintain his body and keep it clean and fit each day, when temptation attracts him to do anything bad or wrong.

Activities based on Poetic Devices :

Question 1.
Identify the following figures of speech :
Answer:

1. Please open up my eyes, – Apostrophe dear Lord.
2. And fit for life each day. – Alliteration