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Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 4.2 Bholi Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 4.2 Bholi

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 4.2 Bholi Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up:
Chit-chat

1. Discuss the following in your groups.

Question (a)
Discuss the following in your groups.
Various social evils that exist in
(a) big cities
(b) small towns
(c) villages
Answer:
(Use the points given in italic for your discussion,)
(a) Big cities: Female infanticide-dowry-
women’s safety-alcoholism-traffic-addiction- violence
(b) Small towns: Gender inequality at work-low status of women-child labour-caste system.
(c) Villages: Hygiene and sanitation-Religious conflicts – superstitions – poverty -illiteracy – consuming alcohol.

Question 2.
Very few youngsters like to take social work as a career. Discuss the reasons why they do not take it seriously.
Answer:
Very few youngsters like to take up social work as a career because

1. No sense of accomplishment.
2. No fixed income.
3. No fixed duty hours and time.
4. 24 × 7 work.
5. Uncertainty of future.

1. Adjectives and some Adverbs can be used in three degrees of comparison.

Question 1.
Adjectives and some Adverbs can be used in three degrees of comparison.
Positive-For example, cold, tall, heavy, fast, beautiful, little.
Comparative-For example, colder, taller, heavier, faster, more beautiful, less.
Superlative-For example, coldest, tallest, heaviest, fastest, most beautiful, least.
Fill in the Table.

Answer:

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
1. simple	simpler	simplest
2. pretty	prettier	prettiest
3. deep	deeper	deepest
4. intelligent	More intelligent	Most intelligent
5. good	better	best
6. affectionate	More affectionate	Most affectionate
7. young	younger	youngest
8. near	nearer	nearest
9. quick	quicker	quickest
10. much/many	more	most

2. Pick out Hindi words used in the story written in English. Give their English alternative:

Question 2.
Pick out Hindi words used in the story written in English. Give their English alternative:
(a) Bholi – simpleton
(b) ………………………
(c) ………………………
(d) ………………………
(e) ………………………
Answer:
(a) Bholi – simpleton
(b) Numberdar – revenue official
(c) Tehsildar – collector
(d) Cinema – movie
(e) Pitaji – father

3. Write three advantages and three drawbacks for each of the following:

Question 1.
Write three advantages and three drawbacks for each of the following:

Answer:

	Advantages	Drawbacks
City Life	1. Rich amenities 2. Ample job opportunities 3. Good transportation	1. Fast life 2. Extremely congested 3. Air, water, noise, harmful pollution
Village Life	1. Peaceful environment 2. Follow tradition and culture 3. Enjoy beauty of nature	1. Miss the Conveniences and opportunities of life. 2. Ignorance, prejudice and narrowness 3. Blind faiths, Superstitions

English Workshop:

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences using words given in the brackets:
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
(a) After the accident, Juhi’s face was ……………….. .
(b) It took a long time to straighten the ……………….. bundle of wool.
(c) After class, students ………………… out for their lunch – break.
(d) One should never ……………………. the disabled people.
(e) Nutan was ……………….. of her sister, who won the ‘Best Singer’ award.
(f) Corruption is a ……………………… act.
(g) We are ………………… seriously about buying a new apartment.
(h) I was …………………… to see a snake in my room.
Answer:
(a) After the accident Juhi’s face was disfigured.
(b) It took a long time to straighten the matted bundle of wool.
(c) After class, the students scurried out for their lunch-break.
(d) One should never humiliate the disabled people.
(e) Nutan was envious of her sister, who won the ‘Best Singer’ award.
(f) Corruption is a contemptible act.
(g) We are contemplating seriously about buying a new apartment, (completing/contemplating)
(h) I was startled to see a snake in my room.

2. The story focusses on some social problems and evil practices that are prevailing in the society. Read the text carefully and make a list of all social problems and evil practices. Discuss in the class to find some solutions to these problems. One is done for you.

Question 1.
The story focusses on some social problems and evil practices that are prevailing in the society. Read the text carefully and make a list of all social problems and evil practices. Discuss in the class to find some solutions to these problems. One is done for you.

Answer:

Social problems and evil practices	Probable Solutions
1. Discrimination between a boy child and girl child.	1. Both must be treated equal at family, school and society levels.
2. Girl education	2. Education should be given to girls to understand their rights.
3. Dowry	3. We should not give or take dowry and should complain about such practices.
4. Marriage with an old person for property.	4. Girls should oppose such marriages.

3. Fill in the boxes with proper letters so as to find various characters in the story by their specialities. One is done for you.

Question 1.
Fill in the boxes with proper letters so as to find various characters in the story by their specialities. One is done for you.

Answer:

4. Glance through the story again and describe Bholi’s character before and after her meeting with the teacher. Complete the table and then write two paragraphs describing the changes seen in her character.

Question 1.
Glance through the story again and describe Bholi’s character before and after her meeting with the teacher. Complete the table and then write two paragraphs describing the changes seen in her character.

Answer:

Before	After
1. She was called simpleton, children made fun of her and mimicked her.	1. She became confident and was able to utter her name.
2. She had neither good looks nor intelligence.	2. She changed herself mentally and became smart.
3. She was frightened and had no courage to speak. She was like a dumb cow.	3. She became bold and got courage to say what is right and what is wrong.
4. She couldn’t take her own decisions.	4. She could take her own decisions of her life only because of the confidence her teacher had given.

Bholi-A Courageous girl

Bholi was a backward child from her childhood and was known as simpleton. She had an attack of smallpox at the age of two and her entire body was pockmarked except for her eyes. She had neither good looks nor intelligence. Being fourth daughter of her parents, she couldn’t get any comforts of her life so she was always under pressure and had no courage to speak.

She was always frightened so she was known as a dumb cow. She couldn’t even talk properly because of her stammering habit. So she couldn’t speak out her thoughts and couldn’t take decision of her life. Overall she was sad, frightened and used to live life under the pressure of her parents.

But when she started going to school, her life was totally changed. She met a teacher who was kind and supportive. With her help she became confident and was able to utter her name properly. She changed herself mentally and became smart.

She also got courage to say what is right and what is wrong, so she refused to get married to a person who was her father’s age and decided to serve her parents. At last she was able to take her own decisions of her life with the confidence her teacher had given to her. She decided to follow the path shown by her teacher and teach in the same school where she learnt.

5. Find out synonyms from the passage for the following words:

Question 1.
Find out synonyms from the passage for the following words:
Answer:

1. humiliate – put to shame
2. surely – certainly
3. fortunate – lucky
4. contentment – satisfaction

6. Expand the proverb in about 12 to 15 lines, ‘Where there is a will, there is a way.’

Question 1.
Expand the proverb in about 12 to 15 lines, ‘Where there is a will, there is a way.’
Steps:
1. Explanation of the proverb in simple words.
2. Examples/Experiences to prove the proverb.
3. Conclusion.
Answer:

‘Where there is a will, there is a way’

Success and achievement in life are not possible without strong will. All great personalities and personages who have left permanent prints of their lives on the society, are the men and women who had indomitable (invincible) will. If we are determined to do something, we will get it done only when we have a strong will. Most of the successful people overcome a number of difficulties to find the right path to success, that is the reason why they are successful. The examples of Helen Keller, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Dr. A.P.J. Kalam, Dhirubhai Ambani and many others aptly prove the proverb.

Will power, determination and dedication help us to make impossible things possible. Only if we have the will to win, we would surely find our way sooner or later. Whatever inventions are seen today were a problem one day. But the will and hardwork of the inventors found their solutions. Impossible is possible for the person of strong will. Every successful man fails many a times but with unshaken faith and strong will, he becomes successful one day. Think high, try your best, without being daunted by the odds of the path and success is yours.

One step at a time and that well placed will take you to the grandest height. The only thing is to start with firm determination, strong will and the way is yours. So it is rightly said, “Where there is a will, there is a way.”

7. Read the extract beginning from:

Question 1.
Read the extract beginning from-
“Her name was Sulekha …. find bridegroom for them.” Narrate this extract in short, making Sulekha (Bholi) the narrator. Write it in your notebook. Begin with “I was named Sulekha….”
Answer:
I was named Sulekha but since my childhood everyone had been calling me Bholi, the simpleton.

I was the fourth daughter of Numberdar Ramlal. When I was ten months old, I had fallen off the cot on my head and perhaps it had damaged some part of my brain. That was why I remained a backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton.

At birth I was very fair and pretty. But when I was two years old I had an attack of smallpox. Only the eyes were saved. But the entire body was permanently disfigured by deep black pockmarks. I could not speak till I was five and when at last I learnt to speak, I stammered. The other children often made fun of me and mimicked me. As a result, I talked very little.

My father Ramlal had seven children, three sons and four daughters, and the youngest of them was me. Ours was a prosperous farmer’s household and there was plenty to eat and drink. All the children except me were healthy and strong. My brothers had been sent to the city to study in schools and later in colleges. Of the sisters, Radha, the eldest had already been married. The second sister Mangala’s marriage had also been settled. My father would think of my third sister Champa. They were good looking, healthy girls. And it was not difficult to find bridegrooms for them.

8. Interview:

Question 1.
Interview-
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 in spite of a long struggle against so many odds in his/her life.
Answer:
Good morning, Sir.
You are welcome in …………
Can you spare some time for us?

1. How did you get attracted towards social injustice?
2. Was it your passion from the beginning to work for the society?
3. How do you come to know about such unfair practices?
4. What do you do when you come to know such problems of injustice?
5. The world might be making progress in terms of providing social justice-
   How do you feel when you hear such kind of social injustice?
6. What difficulties did you face while doing your work?
7. Can you give any striking examples of injustice in which you have achieved success?
8. Social injustice is a disease-what do you think about it?
9. How did you make the person confident who was harrassed?
10. What are your future plans related to your work?
11. What message would you give to the youngsters about such incidents of injustice?

Language Study:

Question 1.
Rewrite the following in indirect speech:
“Put the fear out of your heart and you will be able to speak like everyone else.”
Answer:
The teacher told/advised Bholi to put the fear out of her heart and she would be able to speak like everyone else.

Question 2.
“Yes, certainly,” his wife said, “Bholi will be lucky to get such a well-to-do bridegroom.”
Answer:
His wife said with certainty that Bholi would be lucky to get such a well-to-do bridegroom.

Question 3.
“What will that witless one say? She is like a dumb cow”. “May be you are right,” muttered Ramlal.
Answer:
Ramlal’s wife asked Ramlal what that witless one would say. She was like a dumb cow. Ramlal muttered that it was possible that she was right.

Question 4.
“Be a little considerate, please. If you go back, I can never show my face in the village.” “Then out with five thousand.”
Answer:
Ramlal requested the bridegroom to be a little considerate. He further said that if he went back, he could never show his face in the village. The bridegroom then told Ramlal to give out five thousand to him.

Question 5.
“Pitaji, take back your money. I am not going to marry this man.” “Bholi, are you crazy?” shouted Ramlal.
Answer:
Bholi told her father to take back his money as she was not going to marry that man. Ramlal angrily asked Bholi if she was crazy.

2. Rewrite the sentences given below as per the given Degree of Comparison without change of meaning:

Question 1.
Rewrite the sentences given below as per the given Degree of Comparison without change of meaning:
(a) You are not as young as she is. (Comparative)
(b) His fourth daughter’s wedding was the grandest of all. (Positive)
(c) Bholi was younger than all his other daughters. (Superlative)
Answer:
(a) She is younger than you.
(b) No other daughter’s wedding was as grand as his fourth daughter’s wedding.
(c) Bholi was the youngest of all his daughters.

3. Correct the errors in the following sentences. Focus on verbs and subject.

(a) All children, except Bholi, was healthy and strong.
(b) Since childhood, everyone will have calling her Bholi.
(c) If girls goes to school, who will marry them?
(d) New clothes was never made for Bholi.
(e) The garland were flung into the fire.
(f) Do you wants to hear more?
(g) Aren’t that right?
(h) I will teaches in the same school.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 4.2 Bholi Additional Important Questions and Answers

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Fill in the blanks:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. Ramlal had three sons and four daughters.
2. All the children except Bholi were healthy and strong.

Question 2.
State whether you Agree or Disagree with the following statements:
Answer:

1. Ramlal was a Government servant. – Agree
2. Ramlal had not the courage to disobey his wife. – Disagree
3. Bholi’s eldest sister Radha was married. – Agree
4. Bholi had neither good looks nor intelligence. – Agree

Choose the correct alternative for each of the following questions:

Question 1.
What does the word ‘Bholi’ mean?
Answer:

1. angry
2. foolish
3. simpleton
4. sad.

Question 2.
At what age Bholi had an attack of smallpox?
Answer:

1. six
2. two
3. ten
4. nine.

Question 3.
What was the real name of Bholi?
Answer:

1. Radha
2. Champa
3. Mangala
4. Sulekha.

Question 4.
Who was not healthy and strong in Randal’s Family?

1. Radha
2. Bholi
3. Mangala
4. Champa.

Answer:

1. simpleton
2. two
3. Sulekha
4. Bholi.

Who said to whom:

Question 1.
“Come with me. I will take you to school.”
Answer:
Ramlal said to Bholi.

Question 2.
“What is your name, little one?”
Answer:
The teacher said to Bholi.

Question 3.
Put [✓] or [✗] in front of the following sentences:
Answer:

1. Bholi was the beloved daughter of Ramlal. – [✗]
2. Bholi used to wear old dresses of her sisters. – [✓]
3. Bholi was happy to see so many girls of her age in the school. – [✓]
4. All the girls in the school were laughing at Bholi. – [✓]

Question 4.
State whether the following statements are True or False:
Answer:

1. Bishamber was a young bridegroom. – False
2. Ramlal had never dreamt that his fourth daughter Bholi would have such a grand wedding. – True
3. When Bholi was brought near the sacred fire she was in a red silken bridal dress. – True
4. Bholi felt herself lucky to get a well-to-do bridegroom like Bishamber. – False

Question 5.
Complete the following sentences:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. Bholi’s parents were eager to accept Bishamber’s proposal for marriage because they felt that she might remain unmarried all her life.
2. Bholi’s elder sisters who had come for her marriage were envious of her luck.

Question 6.
Choose the correct alternative and complete the following sentences:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. The garland of marriage was made of yellow marigolds.
(a) roses
(b) yellow marigolds
(c) lilies

2. Bishamber demanded five thousand rupees to get married to Bholi.
(a) two thousand rupees
(b) three thousand rupees
(c) five thousand rupees.

3. Bholi is compared with a dumb cow.
(a) a dumb cow
(b) a kind cow
(c) a dead cow

4. Bholi was not ready to get married.
(a) Bishamber
(b) Bholi
(c) Bholi’s friend

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Complete the following web:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 2.
Why did the bridegroom refuse to garland Bholi? (HcMIHdl} ‘Mlcdldl W. HI=bK<r1?)
Answer:
When a woman slipped back the silken veil from Bholi’s face, the bridegroom saw her pockmarked face. So he demanded five thousand rupees from her father and refused to marry her, unless he paid the amount.

Question 3.
What was the expression on Bholi’s face?
Answer:
Bholi was looking up. Her eyes were not downcast. She was looking up looking straight at her prospective husband. There was neither anger nor hate in her eyes. They showed only cold contempt.

Question 4.
What shocked the family members?
Answer:
When Bishamber demanded money from Bholi’s father, Bholi got angry and her hand struck out like a streak of lightning and the garland was flung into the fire. She got up and threw away the veil. She told her father in a clear loud voice without the slightest stammer to take back his money as she was not going to marry that man. Thus Bholi’s firm and staight statement shocked the entire family.

Question 5.
Who said to whom:
1. “Yes, Aunty, you are right. You all thought I was a dumb-driven cow.”
2. “I will serve you and mother and I will teach in the same school where I learnt so much.”
Answer:
1. Bholi said to the old woman.
2. Bholi said to her father.

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Describe the appearance of Bholi.
Answer:
Bholi was the youngest daughter of Ramlal. Some part of her brain was damaged, so she was a backward child. Her entire body was permanently disfigured by deep black pockmarks when she had an attack of smallpox. She was very weak. She had neither good looks nor intelligence.

Question 2.
Complete the reasons:
Ramlal decided to send Bholi to school because – ……………………………………..
Answer:
Ramlal decided to send Bholi to school because – ……………………………………..

1. the Tehsildar urged him to send his (Randal’s) daughter to school.
2. he had no courage to disobey the Tehsildar.
3. his wife was also ready to do so.

Complete the following:

Question 1.
Bholi talked very little because – …………………….
Answer:
Bholi talked very little because she stammered and other children often made fun of her and mimicked her.

Question 2.
Why did Ramlal’s wife oppose sending Bholi to School?
Answer:
Ramlal’s wife opposed sending Bholi to school because she thought that if she went to school, nobody would marry her.

Question 3.
What shows that Bholi was unwilling to go to school?
Answer:
Bholi did not know what a school was like when her father was taking her to school. She remembered how a few days ago their old cow Lakshmi had been turned out of the house and sold so she was frightened to go to school.

Question 4.
How did Bholi’s parents change her appearance?
Answer:
Bholi was given some decent clothes to wear instead of old dresses of her sisters. No one cared to mend or wash her clothes. But she was bathed and oil was rubbed onto her dry and matted hair. And they made her ready to go to school.

Question 5.
What made the class attractive to Bholi?
Answer:
When she saw many girls almost of her age present there, she became glad. She also hoped that one of those girls might become her friend. She saw the pictures on the wall and the colours fascinated her. Her lady teacher was also kind to her. All those things attracted Bholi.

Question 6.
Why did Bholi feel ashamed?
Answer:
The lady teacher who was teaching in the class asked Bholi what her name was. But she could not utter her name ‘Bholi’ properly. As she was stammering, she felt ashamed in front of other girls. She began to cry. She felt ashamed because all the girls in the class were laughing at her.

Question 7.
How would you describe the teacher’s attitude towards Bholi? Give 3 to 4 points.
Answer:
The teacher was very kind and sympathetic towards Bholi. She spoke with her in soft and soothing voice. Instead of commanding, she was just giving her friendly suggestions so Bholi felt better in her company. She had never been called with that much love; so it touched her heart.

Question 8.
How did the teacher encourage Bholi to overcome her stammering?
Answer:
When the teacher asked Bholi what her name was, she could not utter a single word because of fear. With the teacher’s encouraging words and pat on her back she felt relieved to give a trial. And thus Bholi could give up her stammering and overcome her fear.

Question 9.
Complete the following web.
Answer:

Question 10.
What were the drawbacks of Bishamber as a bridegroom?
Answer:
1. Bishamber was as old as Bholi’s father.
2. He was married.
3. The children from his first wife were quite grown-up.

Question 11.
Complete the following:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. Beside the humiliation and grief, Ramlal was afraid of Bholi’s marriage as he thought that no one would ever marry Bholi.
2. Bholi told her father in a calm and steady voice that she would serve him and mother in their old age and she would teach in the same school where she learnt so much.

Question 12.
Name the artist and the masterpiece.
Answer:
The teacher who gave courage to Bholi was the real artist and Bholi was the masterpiece of her creation.

Question 13.
Arrange the following sentences as per their order of occurrence in the passage:

1. Bholi’s teacher was satisfied with her student’s decision.
2. Bholi learnt a lot of things in her school.
3. Bholi refused to get married to Bishamber because she knew that he would not keep her happy.
4.  Bholi decided to serve her parents and teach in the same school where she learnt.

Answer:

1. Bholi learnt a lot of things in her school.
2. Bholi refused to get married with Bishamber because she knew that he would not keep her happy.
3. Bholi decided to serve her parents and teach in the same school where she learnt.
4. Bholi’s teacher was satisfied with her student’s decision.

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Find out from the passage opposites for the following words:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. forgot × remembered
2. indecent × decent
3. sad × glad
4. bore × fascinated

Question 2.
Use the following phrases in the following sentences by making certain changes :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
(to shout in terror, to pass on, to hand over, to look . up at.)

1. My sister handed over a letter of apology to her class teacher.
2. My father had the day off because he didn’t want to pass on his flu to everyone in the office.
3. Ruta shouted in terror when she saw a cobra in front of her.
4. The world looks up at Dr Kalam as a great visionary.

Question 3.
Find the verb forms of the following from the passage ;

1. mimicry
2. settlement
3. speech
4. marriage.

Answer:

1. mimick
2. settle
3. speak
4. marry.

Question 4.
Read the given sentences and write the words of each sentence in the proper columns:
Answer:

1. The old dresses of her sisters were passed on to her.
2. Today she was lucky to receive a clean dress.
3. And suddenly Bholi noticed that the teacher was standing by her side.
4. Then she began to cry and tears flowed from her eyes.

Nouns	Verbs	Adjectives	Adverbs
1. -dresses -sisters	Were passed	old	–
2. dress	was	-lucky -clean	today
3. teacher	-noticed -was standing	–	-suddenly -by side
4. -tears -eyes	-began – flowed	–	Then

Question 5.
Complete the following sentences using words given in the brackets:
(disfigured, matted, fascinated) (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
The beautiful scenery fascinated me.

Question 6.
Complete the following sentences using the words given in the brackets:
(scurried, affectionately, astonished, a great achievement) (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. My father always tries to solve my problem affectionately.
2. My mother was astonished to see her brother in front of her after so many years.
3. Overcoming her difficulties was a great achievement for Bholi.

Question 7.
Complete the following sentences using the words given in the brackets:
(envious, procession, overjoyed, pockmarks) (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Most of the youngsters like to dance in marriage procession.
2. He was overjoyed to see his friend after a long time.
3. Due to pockmarks on her face, she is rejected by many for a marriage.

Question 8.
Find out synonyms from the passage for the following words: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
1. senseless – witless
2. jealous – envious.

Question 9.
Find ‘one word’ for the following from the passage:
Answer:

1. garment that covers the head and face – veil
2. hurt the pride of – humiliate
3. joyful and proud especially because of success – triumphant
4. related to the future – prospective

Question 10.
Complete the following sentences using the words given in the brackets:
(contemptible, humiliate, startled, thunderstruck) (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
Sujata was thunderstruck when he presented her with an engagement ring.

Question 11.
Find out synonyms from the passage for the following words:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. contempt – hatred
2. prospective – future
3. startled – shocked.

Question 12.
Complete the following sentences by choosing the words given in the brackets:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
She violently disagreed with what we said. (slowly/violently)

Question 13.
Find out synonyms from the passage for the following words :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
formal event – ceremony

Activities based on Contextual Grammar:

Question 1.
Name the Tenses:
1. I will tell you what to do.
2. Ramlal consulted his wife.
Answer:
1. Simple Future Tense
2. Simple Past Tense.

Question 2.
Change into indirect speech:
Randal’s wife said to him, “I will tell you what to do.”
Answer:
Randal’s wife told him that she would tell him what to do.

Question 3.
Rewrite as an exclamatory sentence:
The child was very fair and pretty.
Answer:
How fair and pretty the child was!

Do as directed:

Question 1.
The child was very fair and pretty.
(Choose correct alternative to make it exclamatory.)
1. What a fair and pretty the child was!
2. How a fair and pretty the child was!
3. How fair and pretty the child was!
Answer:
2. How fair and pretty the child was!

Question 2.
It was not difficult to find bridegroom for them. (Underline the infinitive in the sentence.)
Answer:
It was not difficult to find bridegroom for them.

Change the voice:

Question 1.
The teacher patted her affectionately.
(Begin the sentence with “She….)
Answer:
She was patted affectionately by the teacher.

Question 2.
The teacher encouraged her.
(Begin the sentence with “She….)
Answer:
She was encouraged by the teacher.

Question 3.
She was a harmless dumb cow.
(Make it exclamatory.)
Answer:
What a harmless dumb cow she was!

Question 4.
What a shameless girl! (Make it assertive.)
Answer:
She was really a shameless girl.

Frame a wh-question to get the underlined part as an answer:

Question 1.
Ramlal placed the bundle at the bridegroom’s feet.
Answer:
Where did Ramlal place the bundle?

Question 2.
Bishamber raised the garland to place it round the bride’s neck.
Answer:
Why did Bishamber raise the garland?

Rewrite the following as per the tenses mentioned in the brackets:

Question 1.
Ramlal stood rooted to the ground.
(Past Continuous Tense)
Answer:
Ramlal was standing rooted to the ground.

Question 2.
The teacher was watching the drama.
(Present Perfect Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
The teacher has been watching the drama.

Question 3.
Complete the words by using correct letters:
Answer:

1. br_in – brain
2. stu_y -study
3. dr_ss – dress
4. hea_t -heart

Question 4.
Put the words in alphabetical order:
1. violently, grief, proposal, astonish.
2. marriage, matter, manage, make.
Answer:
1. astonish, grief, proposal, violently.
2. make, manage, marriage, matter.

Question 5.
Punctuate the following sentences:
1. whats the matter with you you fool shouted ramlal
2. have you seen her said bishamber to the friend next to him she has pockmarks on her face.
Answer:
1. “What’s the matter with you, you fool?” shouted Ramlal.
2. “Have you seen her?” said Bishamber to the friend next to him. “She has pockmarks on her face.”

Question 6.
Make four words (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the word ‘contemplating’.
Answer:

1. complain
2. contempt
3. tempt
4. contain.

Question 7.
Write related words as shown in the example: (Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 8.
Complete the word-chain of verbs. Add four words, each beginning with the letter of the previous word.
disfigure, e…………., …………….., …………….., ……………..
Answer:
disfigure, → enter, record , detect, tend.

1. Attempt anyone:

Question (a)
Make a meaningful sentence by using the given phrase: “to make fun of’
Answer:
It is not good to make fun of any disabled person.

OR

Question (b)
Add another clause to the following sentence expand meaningfully:
My teacher was angry – ………………………………….
Answer:
My teacher was angry because some students misbehaved in the class.

2. Attempt anyone:

Question (a)
Add prefix or suffix to make new words.
1. decorate
2. courage
Answer:
1. decorative, decoration
2. courageous, discourage.

OR

Question (b)
Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words.
1. decorate
2. courage
Answer:
1. We shall decorate our classroom with flowers and balloons on Independence Day.
2. He showed great courage in the dangerous situation.

Personal Response:

Question 1.
What do you think about your school?
Answer:
My school is the second home for me. I meet my friends and share my sorrows and joys with them. I can take proper guidance and advice from my teachers. It is the place which I love from the ; bottom of my heart.

Question 2.
How do you feel on the first day of your school?
Answer:
When I go to school after a long vacation I feel very happy and excited to meet my friends. There is always a curiosity about a new class teacher and newcomers in the class. New dress, new bag I and books add more excitement on the very first day of my school, so I like it very much.

Explain the following statements:

Question (a)
She had neither good looks nor intelligence.
Answer:
According to her parents, she was neither beautiful nor literate. She was ugly. Being uneducated and ugly nobody will accept her as a life partner. It also means good looks and intelligence are important in our life but it is not at all right.

Question (b)
Let the teachers at school worry about her.
Answer:
Bholi’s parents were careless about her. They ignored her education. When the Tehsildar sahib told her father to send his daughter to school, he reluctantly was ready. The mother knew that there was little chance of getting her married because of her ugly face and lack of sense. There will be no need to worry about her, if she gets some education. So her mother said, “Let the teachers at school worry about her.”

Question 4.
Is it good to make a fun of the child who can’t speak well? (dld-m WJfNqj) Hyihl -‘Wl 3TT% ^T?)
Answer:
No, it’s not good to make a fun of the child who can’t speak well because it is his disability and it is not good to laugh at somebody’s disability. We should encourage him/her to speak so that he/she would speak clearly. It will boost his/her confidence whereas teasing him/her will down his/her moral.

Question 5.
“If girls go to school, who will marry them?”-Why, do you think, that Bholi’s mother thought so?
Answer:
It is sad that some communities still discriminate against the education of the girl child. The condition in the past was worse. If a girl child was sent to school nobody would be ready to get married to her. Education was not at all important for any girl in those days. It was her duty to look after ‘Home and Hearth’ so taking education was considered to be useless then. Bholi’s mother was also from the same era. So she thought that nobody would marry their daughters, if they were sent to school.

Question 6.
Why does positive encouragement work better than criticism?
Answer:
Positive encouragement helps us to focus on our self-centred outlook. Positivity also reduces | our anxiety whereas criticism leads us towards fear, anger and stress. A word of encouragement can go a long way in our daily lives as it is the most effective motivator. It recognizes and fosters continual growth and effort. It builds determination and confidence so it is always better than criticism.

Question 7.
Her heart was throbbing with the thought of new hope and new life-Explain.
Answer:
After going to school, Bholi realised that she was happy there. She had a new hope for her life as the life of school was better than her family life. She was quite happy in school because the teacher and her classmates were really co-operative and she was happy with them. So she had a new hope in her new school life.

Question 8.
What is your opinion about Bholi’s bridegroom? Should she get married to him?
Answer:
I think Bholi’s bridegroom was aged with grown-up children from his first wife. She should not get married to a person who is almost the age of her father. There was a vast difference in their age so it did not seem to be a good couple/match.

Question 9.
What did you learn from Bholi’s action of not getting married to Bishamber?
Answer:
Bholi has done the right thing. She wouldn’t be happy with the person who was of her father’s age. He was greedy and heartless. Her married life would have been ruined. So the decision taken by her not to get married to Bishamber was right.

Question 10.
“The teacher is an artist.” Do you agree with the statement. Justify your answer.
Answer:
Yes, I fully agree with the statement. The teacher is an artist who fills colours in lives of many students. Whenever he/she sees his/her student successful in his/her life, he/she feels satisfied from the bottom of his/her heart. His/her joy is greater | than anything else in the world. Seeing his/her student at the top, makes him/her feel proud and contented. It is like an artist contemplating after completing his/her masterpiece. He is the sculptor of i the students’ future and shapes and colours their lives.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 2.5 Book Review – Swami and Friends Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 2.5 Book Review – Swami and Friends

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 2.5 Book Review – Swami and Friends Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

1. Form groups of 3 to 4 and share the following with your groups.

• Your favourite book
• Type of book (short storieslbiography/thriller/adventure science fiction/historical) etc.
• Author/Writer
• Main character
• Background (Time and place)
• Problem/dilemma
• Any special message

2. You have recently read a short story/noveL/dramalscience fìctionlghost-story. Write in short 3 of its strong points that made you like the book and 2 or 3 drawbacks it has. Fill them up in the tree – diagram given.

Question 1.
You have recently read a short story/novel/drama/science fìctionlghost-story. Write in short 3 of its strong points that made you like the book and 2 or 3 drawbacks it has. Fill them up in the tree – diagram given.
Answer:

3. Determiners are words that modify a noun or noun phrase and occur before them in a sentence. Determiners provide a context to the noun they precede.
They may be:

• Articles – a, an, the
• Demonstratives – this, that, these, those, which etc.
• Possessives – my, your, our, their, liLs, her etc. my friend’s, her mother’s etc.
• Quantifiers – few, many, much, more, every, each, some etc.
• Numerals – one, four, hundred, first, fourth, hundredth

Question 1.
Determiners are words that modify a noun or noun phrase and occur before them in a sentence. Determiners provide a context to the noun they precede.
Answer:
They may be:

• Articles – a, an, the
• Demonstratives – this, that, these, those, which etc.
• Possessives – my, your, our, their, liLs, her etc. my friend’s, her mother’s etc.
• Quantifiers – few, many, much, more, every, each, some etc.
• Numerals – one, four, hundred, first, fourth, hundredth

4. Underline only Determiners in the following.

Question 1.
Underline only Determiners in the following.

1. My brother bought a few magazines.
2. What is your friend’s naine?
3. Which writer was also the President of our country?
4. These are some toys.
5. These toys are new.
6. That doctor is an expert dentist and he has many patients.

Answer:

1. 1. My brother bought a few magazines.
   2. What is your friend’s naine?
   3. Which writer was also the President of our country?
   4. These are some toys.
   5. These toys are new.
   6. That doctor is an expert dentist and he has many patients.

English Workshop:

1. Refer to the story ‘The Boy who Broke the Bank’ (Lesson 2.2.) by Ruskin Bond. Read it carefully and write a review of the same, referring the points given on Coursebook page 71 in mind. 
(a) Name of Story and Writer/Author
(b) Type of story
(c) Background and setting (Time and Place)
(d) Main characters
(e) Problem faced
(f) Language used
(g) What you liked about the story
(h) What you did not like about it
(i) Your general opinion of the story

Question 1.
Refer to the story ‘The Boy who Broke the Bank’ (Lesson 2.2.) by Ruskin Bond. Read it carefully and write a review of the same, referring the points given on Coursebook page 71 in mind.
Answer:
Review of the story – The Boy who Broke the Bank
The story ‘The Boy who Broke the Bank’ is a very interesting and informative story written by Ruskin Bond, an eminent Indian author of British descent. It is a realistic social story full of wit and humour.

The main characters in the story are Nathu-the sweeper, Sitaram-the washerman’s son, Mrs Srivastava, Mrs Bhushan and Mr Bhushan, Kamal Kishore, the owner of the photographic shop, Deep Chand, the barber and an elderly gentleman and Ganpat, the begger.

The story is about the Pipalnagar Bank owned by Seth Govind Ram and the people of Pipalnagar. It begins at the steps of the Pipalnagar Bank when Nathu, the sweeper boy was sweeping the steps. He was irritated and decided to leave the job because he had not received his pay for the month. He told this to Sitaram, his friend and a washerman’s son. While delivering the clothes Sitaram told Nathu’s story to Mrs Srivastava who also needed a sweeper.

She, when met her friend Mrs Bhushan in bazaar, told her that the Bank is not able to pay the poor sweeper’s salary. Then from Mrs Bhushan to her husband, then to Deep Chand, to the barber and elderly gentleman, the news took different turns and twists and reached people to tell them that the Pipalnagar Bank has gone bankrupt. The rumour created havoc in Pipalnagar.

The news went from one man to another and from one place to another and spread over the whole bazaar and among all the customers of the Bank. Crash of the Pipalnagar Bank set everyone talking and speculating and rushing about in a frenzy. Many different rumours spread, moods of people aggravated and chaos was beyond control and it led to violence. The author has described and connected every incident in simple, easy language and depicted how a news spreads like wild fire without people going to the root of the fact.

He has used satirical style for emphasising the effects of rumours. The incidents of the elderly gentleman in the barber’s shop and the fake beggar’s (Ganpat’s) running at top speed, split our sides with laughter. liked the humour in the story and the tactful narration of the incidents to raise the awareness ‘ among the public about the rumours and their effects. According to my opinion it is a good read for a common man. It gives a good message to all.

2. 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 evidence and write a story in your notebook. Give a suitable title.

Question 1.
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.

Answer:

The Tiny Gang who robbed our kitchen!
My parents and I were leaving to Panvel to see one of our near relatives who was ill. Before leaving we warned my younger brother Chintu who was ten years old. We told him to stay with our uncle who was staying in the same building of ours on the ground floor and to have food with uncle in their house. We asked Chintu to keep the key to himself carefully and not to leave uncle’s room until we returned. He happily agreed.

We returned from Panvel late in the evening. Mother took the key from Chintu, went up and opened the lock. Mother put on the light and hurriedly went to the kitchen. She shouted loudly. I ran to her. Both of us were awfully shocked to see the kitchen in a messy state. Plates, glasses, pans, bowls and other utensils were scattered everywhere. The whole kitchen was untidy and dirty. Some gram flour and peels of boiled potatoes were scattered all over. We were panic-stricken. We thought that some thief must have entered our house to try his luck.

We called Chintu but he said he was at uncle’s house all the time. First we began to clear the mess. Mother lifted some tins and jars lying there and to her surprise the laddoos and chivda kept in them had vanished, gone! Who could it be and what the thieves must have taken away. But all other cupboards were intact.

When I examined the kitchen I found some children’s footprints in the scattered flour. In a flash I got it and deduced that it was the handiwork of the children, including Chintu. I instantly remembered that when we were leaving for Panvel, Chintu and some friends of his age were sitting in a space near the staircase, whispering something as if in secret. They were planning the day’s work.

I called all those mischievous, naughty children including Chintu before father. When father gave them harsh scolding and beating, they blurted out everything. The truth was revealed. In the noon when elderly persons were taking their naps, these boys entered our house, had a lot of fun, emptied the jars of laddoos and chivda and more than that they tried their hand on preparing Potato vadas on their own and hence they used gram flour and potatoes, but did not care to clean the mess. I should have been there to taste their Potato vadas!

3. Identify the new words and phrases which seem to be important, in the review. Try to guess their meaning from the context. You can use a dictionary to confirm it. Fifi up the table.

Question 1.
Identify the new words and phrases which seem to be important, in the review. Try to guess their meaning from the context. You can use a dictionary to confirm it. Fifi up the table.

Answer:
(Note: Students should do this project on their own and present it in the class.)

4. (A) Find from the lesson the Noun forms of:

Question 1.
Find from the lesson the Noun forms of
(a) happen …………
(b) true ………….
(c) simple ……….
(d) conclude …………..
Answer:
(a) happen – happening
(b) true – truth
(c) simple – simplicity
(d) conclude – conclusion

(B) Find Verb forms of:

Question 1.
Find Verb forms of :
(a) hatred ……………..
(b) thought …………….
(c) meaning …………….
(d) improvement …………….
(e) description …………….
(f) attribution …………….
Answer:
(a) hatred – hate
(b) thought – think
(c) meaning – mean
(d) improvement – improve
(e) description – describe
(f) attribution – attribute

(C) Find Adjective forms of:

Question 1.
Find Adjective forms of:
(a) talk …………….
(b) interest …………….
(c) purity …………….
(d) technique …………….
(e) literature …………….
Answer:
(a) talk – talkative
(b) interest – interesting
(c) purity – pure
(d) technique – technical
(e) literature – literary

Tips For Reading For A Review (Guidelines)

Skimming – (While you read for a review you should know –

(a) What is the title/text/content?
(b) What exactly is to be read? (Selectivity)
(c) What support/related resources/references/help is to be generated or found?
(d) What will you search to get complete details/associated ideas?
(e) Use technology if required (web. e-books. gazettes) to correlate the content that is read.

scanning – We might use scanning to –

(a) Look up for meanings of related words/phrases/novel ideas.
(b) Find exact associations or inter – relationship of words.
(c) Check perfection in the start and finish time, while reading.
(d) identify the exact sequence of ideas and occurence of events.
(e) Use technology if required (web, e-books, gazettes) to correlate the content that is read.

Project – (A Book Review)

Write a complete review on any book that you have recently read. Use the points for your Book Review.

Question 1.
Write a complete review on any book that you have recently read. Use the points for your Book Review.
(a) Introduction
(b) Selectivity of contents
(c) Subject/Title Apporpriacy
(d) Sequence of Contents
(e) Language Appropriacy/Type
(f) Good Points/Novelty in the book.
(g) Advantages/Scope of the book. (if any)
(h) Demerits/Shortcomings (if any)
(i) Message/OpinionNiews (Personal)
(j) Conclusion (in short)
Answer:
Book: ‘Gulliver’s Travels’
Recently I read the book ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ by Jonathan Swift. It describes the strange and unique adventures, escapades and experiences of captain Lemuel Gulliver. I found it very interesting book. Out of four parts of the book first two – his voyage to Lilliput and the voyage to Brobdingnag are very amusing, funny and imaginative. But the other two parts are not that pleasant. In Lilliput, people were six inch tall and they treated Gulliver as a ‘man-mountain’.

In Brobdingnag people were sixty-feet high and Gulliver was just a pigmy before them. Many fearful as well as funny incidents hold us spell-bound. Though it has no big literary values or it does not preach you any moral values, it is a must read book for amusement. The book written in a simple, lucid and humorous style, is easy to read for entertainment. It is everlasting source of amusement and instruction, laughter and learning, wit and wisdom. It has become one of the finest of fairy tales.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.5 Book Review – Swami and Friends Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following passage and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activity:

Question 1.
State whether you Agree or Disagree with the following statements:
Answer:

1. Swami is a close-mouthed little kid.
2. Swami hated Mathematics worse.
3. No event or parts of the story are mentioned in this book review.
4. Mischievousness was the most striking quality of 10-year-old Swami.

Answer:

1. Disagree
2. Agree
3. Agree
4. Agree

Question 2.
State whether the following statements are True or False:

1. The book is filled with heavy grammar and difficult technical words.
2. The book circles round the mischief of the kids in a view of the kid.
3. R. K. Narayan’s ‘Swami and Friends’ is a good read for the kids and teens alike.
4. Mischievous kids are not as sensitive as other people.

Answer:

1. The book is filled with heavy grammar and difficult technical words. – False
2. The book circles round the mischief of the kids in a view of the kid. – True
3. R. K. Narayan’s ‘Swami and Friends’ is a good read for the kids and teens alike. – True
4. Mischievous kids are not as sensitive as other people. – False

Question 3.
Say whether the following statements are True or False:

1. The author of ‘Swami and Friends’ is Ruskin Bond.
2. This book is a good read only for kids.
3. The author has written this book I to capture the spirit of the mind and life of a teenage kid.
4. The Mahabharata’ is a great Indian Epic.

Answer:

1. The author of ‘Swami and Friends’ is Ruskin Bond. – False
2. This book is a good read only for kids. – False
3. The author has written this book I to capture the spirit of the mind and life of a teenage kid. – True
4. The Mahabharata’ is a great Indian Epic. – True

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Describe Swami’s characteristics in 3-4 sentences.
Answer:
Swami is a mischievous and talkative little kid of about 10 years old. He cannot stay at one place. He hates going to school, hates Mathematics even worse. School is a frightening and unpleasant experience for him. He always gets into trouble and a good beating from his father. All he wants to do is play under the sun, kick something, climb a tree break or damage something and harass (trouble) somebody. This is a typical life of the kid.

Question 2.
Complete the following sentences that tell you about author Narayan’s magic:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
(a) Narayan gets deeply into the working of Swami’s ten-year-old mind.
(b) Explains in pleasing manner how Swami thinks.
(c) He too explains what is his perspective of the world is.
(d) The reader feels like Swami and gets attached with the character.

Question 3.
Complete the web
Answer:

Question 4.
Why some parents may be worried about the description of a mischievous ten-year-old boy in the book? What does the reviewer say about it?
Answer:
Some parents may be worried about the description of a mischievous ten-year-old boy because they think, that might influence their already mischievous children. But the reviewer reassures them that the book describes the mischief of the kids in a view of the kid which is harmlessand pure.

Also amidst all the mischief and naughtiness, we actually find that Swami is a loving and tender kid who is really very sensitive. And it is a known fact that mischievous kids are most sensitive and loving people of all. So this is the message that the description conveys to all of us.

Question 5.
Complete the following web:
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 6.
What information do you get from the passage about R. K. Narayan’s literary works from this passage?
Answer:
R. K. Narayan has produced many of the outstanding literary works India has ever produced. Apart from ‘Swami and Friends’ other great works by Narayan include ‘Malgudi Days’, ‘The Guide’, ‘The Painter Signs’ and many more literary works such as the shortened Modern Prose Versions of the Indian Epics ‘ The Ramayana’ and ‘The Mahabharata’.

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Underline the odd man:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. mentioning, happenings, everything, facing
2. mischievous, truth, talkative, typical
3. give, mention, stay, life
4. constantly, absolutely, lovely, deeply

Question 2.
Find the following from the passage:

1. Adjective forms of: mischief
2. Noun forms of: naughty
3. Verb forms of: imagination, loving

Answer:

1. mischief – mischievous
   
2. naughty – naughtiness
3. imagination – imagine, loving – love

Question 3.
Write from the passage the words related to ‘study’:
Answer:
book, literary values, literature, grammar, read, text, subject, technical words, English, genius, sentences.

Question 4.
Find the following from the passage:

1. Noun forms of: rule
2. Verb forms of: inclusion
3. Adjective forms of: Britain

Answer:

1. rule – rule/ruling
2. inclusion – include
3. Britain – British

Question 5.
Find the adjectives for the following from the passage:

1. authors
2. works
3. rule
4. Prose
5. Epic

Answer:

1. the greatest authors
2. literary works
3. British ruling
4. modern prose
5. Indian Epic

Activities based on Contextual Grammar:

Frame Wh-questions to get the underlined parts as answers:

Question 1.
Narayan gets deeply into the working of Swami’s mind.
Answer:
How does Narayan get into working of Swami’s mind?

Question 2.
That’s the magic of Narayan.
Answer:
Whose magic is that?

Find the error and rewrite the corrected sentences:

Question 1.
Swami think that’s his way of living life.
Answer:
Swami thinks that’s his way of living life.

Question 2.
Swami is an mischievous little kid.
Answer:
Swami is a mischievous little kid.

Question 3.
Technology isn’t big in kids life.
Answer:
Technology isn’t big in a kid’s life.

Question 4.
All they wants is to play havoc!
Answer:
All they want is to play havoc!

Add question tags:

Question 1.
This does not mean that the book is filled with heavy Grammar.
Answer:
This does not mean that the book is filled with heavy grammar, does this?

Question 2.
R. K. Narayan does a great job conveying that to all of us.
Answer:
R. K. Narayan does a great job conveying that to all of us, doesn’t he?

Do as directed:

Question 1.
The use of simple and short sentences adds to the simplicity of the book
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only … but also’)
Answer:
The use of not only simple but also short sentences adds to the simplicity of the book.

Question 2.
It is also known fact
(Complete the sentence by adding one more clause.)
Answer:
It is also known fact that small children yield to temptations.

Complete the following sentences adding one more clause:

Question a.
It can be said
Answer:
It can be said that you will find that atmosphere very pleasant.

Question b.
Take a look at the exhibition
Answer:
Take a look at the exhibition if you are interested in watching good photographs.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
The author is one of the greatest authors of all the time.
(Change the sentence into positive degree.)
Answer:
Very few (Not many) authors of all the time are so (as) great as him. (the author).

Question 2.
R. K. Narayan is responsible for many of the outstanding literary works.
(Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined as answer.)
Answer:
What is R. K. Narayan responsible for?

Personal Response:

Question 1.
Do you think, that even today most of our kids like to live the life Swami was living?
Answer:
Yes, I definitely think so. It is the natural instinct of most of the kids to play, to make fun, to play mischiefs and enjoy the life like Swami. They try to avoid going to school under some pretext and dislike to learn some particular subjects. They are often get beaten for their naughtiness, mistakes and their mischievous deeds. They do anything that comes to their mind, unintentionally.

Question 2.
What difference do you find between the children of Swami’s days and today’s children?
Answer:
I don’t think there is any peculiar difference between the children of Swami’s days and today’s children. Children all over the world and of all the times are the same. The only difference between them, according to me, is that many of today’s children keep themselves busy in mobiles, other gadgets and mobile games instead of playing in open space.

Question 3.
Which magazine for children do you like the most?Why?
Answer:
I like the magazine ‘Tin-Tin’ the most. I ike it because it provides all kinds of literature the children like. It gives fairy tales, mythological stories, historical stories, jokes and vivid information related to every field of children’s life. It also gives cartoons for the kids in view of the kids which are harmless and pure. It is a priceless gift for me, every month.

Activities based on Language Studies:

(A) Do as directed:

Question 1.
Complete the words by using correct letters:

1. p r _ s e
2. p l a _ e
3. c l _ m b
4. m _ g i c

Answer:

1. p r o s e
2. p l a c e
3. c l i m b
4. m a g i c

Question 2.
Put the following words in alphabetical order:
1. outstanding, author, prose, modern
2. conclusion, capture, can, children
Answer:
1. author, modern, outstanding, prose
2. can, capture, children, conclusion

Question 3.
Punctuate the following sentences:
1. he said it will be a difficult task,
2. “how s that?” said nathu. “Havent you heard.
Answer:
1. He said, “It will be a difficult task.”
2. “How’s that?” said Nathu. “Haven’t you heard?”

Question 4.
Make four words each (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the word ‘scattering’:
Answer:
catering, sing, ring, caring

Question 5.
Write related words as shown in the example:
(Answers are directly given and underlines.)
Answer:

Question 6.
Complete the word-chain of verbs. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
Lead → ___________ → ___________ → ___________ → ___________.
Answer:
Lead → deal → leave → eat → tell.

(B) Do as directed:

1. Attempt anyone:

a. Make your own meaningful sentence using the phrase ‘take a glance’.
Answer:
The officer took a glance through the report submitted by his assistant.

OR

b. Add a clause to expand the sentence meaningfully:
Swami is a kid ………………………
Answer:
Swami is a kid who cannot stay at one place.

2. Attempt anyone:

a. Add a prefix or suffix to make new words.
1. complete
2. justice
Answer:
1. completion
2. injustice

OR

b. Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
1. complete
2. justice
Answer:
1. I have to complete my work by tomorrow.
2. The employees were protesting against the owner to get justice.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 4.3 O Captain! My Captain! Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 4.3 O Captain! My Captain!

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 4.3 O Captain! My Captain! Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming Up:
Chit-chat

1. Discuss the following with your classmates:

Question (a)
What are the important games played in your school?
Answer:
We play cricket, baseball, kabaddi, foot-ball, langadi, etc. in our school.

Question(b)
Who are the captains of the various team games? Name them:
Answer:

Games	Captain
1. Cricket	Roshan More
2. Baseball	Karan Shirke
3. Kabaddi	Akshay Dalvi
4. Football	John D’Mello
5. Langadi	Kshitija Bhosale

Question (c)
What is the role played by a team-game captain? What are his/her responsibilities?
Answer:
A team-game captain plays a pivotal role for the team. He/She is the backbone of the team. He inspires and motivates the team. He creates team spirit among his players. He also plays ; crucial role to maintain good relations among all the teammates. He/She keeps the bonding with the team. He keeps the team united. He takes the responsibility of drawbacks and defeats of the team.

Question (d)
What is the role of a captain of a ship? What are the responsibilities of a captain of a ship?
Answer:
A captain of a ship plays an important role. He is solely responsible for keeping the ship safe and sound. He guides and takes the ship safely to its destination. He navigates safely to reach wherever he wants to take the ship and the people on the ship. He is responsible for the safety of the ship and his crew. Sometimes he has to risk his life to overcome difficulties he faces on his way.

1. In pairs find as many meaningful words as you can from the following grid within five minutes. You can find words horizontal and vertically. (Hint – The words are related to battles or battleships. For example, soldier.

Question 1.
In pairs find as many meaningful words as you can from the following grid within five minutes. You can find words horizontal and vertically. (Hint – The words are related to battles or battleships. For example, soldier. (Answers are directly given.)

Answer:

English workshop:

1. Pick out from the poem all words related to ‘ship’. Make a list of them in a word register:

Question 1.
Pick out from the poem all words related to ‘ship’. Make a list of them in a word register:
(a) Port
(b) …………..
(c) …………..
(d) …………..
(e) …………..
(f) …………..
(g) anchored
(h) …………..
Answer:
(a) port
(b) keel
(c) vessel
(d) captain
(e) deck
(f) flag
(g) ship anchored voyage.
(h) shores

2. Read the poem again and complete the following sentences.

Question 1.
Read the poem again and complete the following sentences.
(a) The Captain lies on the deck ……………………….
(b) The Captain doesn’t answer as ……………………
(c) Captain does not feel anything ……………………
(d) The bugle and flag are ……………………………….
Answer:
(a) The Captain lies cold and dead on the deck.
(b) The Captain doesn’t answer as he is dead.
(c) The captain does not feel anything beneath the poet’s arm because he has no pulse nor will.
(d) The bugle is trilled and the flag is flung.

3. The poem has a direct reference to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on 15th April, 1865, after the Civil War was won. Match the symbols/images in Column A with what they refer to, in Column B.

Question 1.
The poem has a direct reference to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on 15th April, 1865, after the Civil War was won. Match the symbols/images in Column A with what they refer to, in Column B.

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. the ship	(a) victory (in the war)
2. the fearful (trip/ voyage)	(b) the President of USA
3. the port	(c) United States of America
4. the bells (ringing)	(d) lifeless/dead
5. Captain	(e) the deadly Civil War
6. anchored safe	(f) celebrating victory
7. no pulse, nor will	(g) peace after winning the war

Answer:

1. the ship – United States of America
2. the fearful (trip/voyage) – the deadly Civil War
3. the port – peace after wining the war
4. the bells (ringing) – celebrating victory
5. Captain – the President of USA
6. anchored safe – victory (in the war)
7. no pulse, nor will – lifeless/dead

4. The figures of speech ‘Apostrophe’ exists throughout the poem. Pick out lines where the poet directly addresses:

Question (a)
the dead captain:
Answer:
1. O Captain! My Captain!
2. rise up and hear the bells.

Question (b)
The grief in his heart:
Answer:
1. But O heart! heart! heart!
2. O the bleeding drops of red.

Question (c)
The sea shore:
Answer:
1. Exult, O shores and ring,
2. O bells!

B. Find from the poem, one example of each of the following.

Question (B)
Find from the poem, one example of each of the following.
Answer:
(a) Personification – O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done.
(b) Alliteration – The ship is anchor’d safe and sound, its voyage closed and done.
(c) Tautology – Where on the deck my Captain lies, fallen cold and dead.
(d) Exclamation – But O heart! heart! heart!
(e) Antithesis – While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring.

5. Find and answer in your own words:

Question (a)
What are the signs that the captain has passed away?
Answer:
Everyone’s eyes follow the steady keel of the ship, the vessel that seems so serious and bold. Where on the deck my Captain lies, fallen cold and dead. These lines shows that the captain has passed away.

Question (b)
Why was the crowd on the shore eagerly waiting to felicitate their captain?
Answer:
As the people saw the ship very close to the port, they felt that their captain is back. So they started shouting and enjoying to welcome their king. They wanted to felicitate their king for his great victory in the Civil War.

Question (c)
What are the signs that show the people are celebrating victory ?
Answer:
The bells are ringing when the victorious ship is near. The flag is flung. The bugle is playing loudly. People are crowding along the shores. They are rejoicing. They have come with bouquets and ribboned garlands to welcome their victorious Captain. These signs show that the people are celebrating victory.

Question (d)
……. dear father! This arm beneath your head…” Why do you think the speaker in the poem puts his arm under the Captain’s head?
Answer:
The speaker in the poem puts his arms under the Captain’s head because he wants to help him to hear the bells of happiness, he wants to show him the flag of victory and the happiness of the people who were there with bouquets and wreaths.

Question (e)
Describe the grief that the speaker in the poem feels at the death of his Captain.
Answer:
When the speaker in the poem saw steady keel of the ship that seems serious and bold; his heart is suddenly filled with very strong emotion. He urged his captain to rise up and hear the bells. He told him to rise up because the flag is flung for him. For him the bugle sounds. For him people have brought bouquets and wreaths. People are crowding along the shore to welcome him. He felt very sad and lamented after seeing captain’s dead body on the deck.

6. Glance through the poem again to find who the speaker addresses in the first two stanzas and the last stanza.

Question 1.
Glance through the poem again to find who the speaker addresses in the first two stanzas and the last stanza.
Answer:
In the first two stanzas the speaker addresses the Captain of the ship. In the last stanza, the speaker addresses the crowd gathered at the shore to welcome the Captain.

7. Fill the qualities in the diagram given below: (Answers is directly given.)

Question 1.
Fill the qualities in the diagram given below: (Answers is directly given.)

1. courage
2. naval expert
3. integrity
4. visionary
5. confidence
6. humane
7. self-disciplined
8. sympathetic
9. leadership
10. foresight
11. knowledge of weather signs
12. positive attitude
13. role – model
14. selfless service
15. good administrator

Answer:

8. Complete the following sentences choosing from the alternatives:

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences choosing from the alternatives:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
(a) The rhyme scheme of the poem is aabbcded. (aabbccdd/abcdede/aabbcded)
(b) The line repeated in every stanza fallen cold and dead. (O Captain! My Captain!/Fallen cold and dead)
(c) The steady rhythm in the poem consists of a pattern of three beats (three/four/five)
(d) In the third stanza the speaker does not address the Captain, (first/second/third)
(e) The type of poem is elegy because it is composed in memory of a passed away personality. (sonnet, lyric, elegy)

9. The feeling of grief and pain of the speaker in this poem are comparable to those of a great Maratha leader, inspite of winning the battle at a fort in Maharashtra. Guess who the great Maratha leader was and the Captain who was killed in the battle. Write down other basic historical facts of the above.

Question 1.
The feeling of grief and pain of the speaker in this poem are comparable to those of a great Maratha leader, inspite of winning the battle at a fort in Maharashtra. Guess who the great Maratha leader was and the Captain who was killed in the battle. Write down other basic historical facts of the above.
Answer:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the king of Marathas, wished to capture the strong and unconquerable Kondana fort, which was under the Mughal Emperor, Aurangazeb. Keeper of the Kondana was Udaybhan Rathor, a great warrior of the Mughals. Tanaji Malusare, the brave lion-hearted general of Shivaji Maharaj took the responsibility to fulfil his king’s wish.

Tanaji, with a few mavalas climbed up the fort at night with the help of ropes. He fought gallantly against the Mughals and conquered Kondana. Unfortunately Tanaji was killed in the battle. When Maharaj heard that heart-breaking news of the great warrior’s death, he expressed his grief and pain with the words – ‘I have won the fort but I have lost my lion.’ Since then the Kondana fort was called as ‘Sinhagadh.’

10. The poem has described the sad demise of the Captain. How would you console the son of | the Captain? Write a short paragraph using the points given below:

Question 1.
The poem has described the sad demise of the Captain. How would you console the son of | the Captain? Write a short paragraph using the points given below:
(a) Expressing grief on the death,
(b) An act of God.
(c) Words/sentences giving strength and courage to face the situation.
(d) Add your own points.
Answer:
Consoling the son of the Captain

I am at a total loss for words to express my feelings. I don’t understand how to console you for ! the loss of your father. Your father was a great man, full of integrity and character. Losing your dad can | be extremely difficult for you because you have lost your source of strength, stability and consistency in your life. I am extremely sorry for your loss.

He was a real hero for the nation and a real patriot giving inspiration to all. Your dad was a brave man. He had great courage and valour. He will be missed greatly and always remembered during the time of crisis. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May the soul of your father be at peace with our Heavenly father.

11. Read the poem. Write an appreciation of the poem in about 12 to 15 sentences.

Question 1.
Read the poem. Write an appreciation of the poem in about 12 to 15 sentences.
Answer:

1. Title: O Captain! My Captain!
2. Poet: Walt Whitman.
3. Rhyme Scheme: The rhyme scheme for the stanzas 1, 3, and 5 is ‘aabb’. For stanzas 2, 4, and 6, it is ‘abcb’.
4. Figure of Speech (Any 1): Repetition, Tautology, Personification.
5. Theme/Central Idea: The Central Idea of the poem is the lamentation (an expression of great sadness) for the death of the Captain.

Here, America, which had undergone the Civil War, is compared to a ship that had weathered a rough voyage; Abraham Lincoln, who steered the state through the Civil War is compared to the Captain. Five days after the war ended Abraham Lincoln was shot dead. The poet laments the death of this great leader.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 4.3 O Captain! My Captain! Additional Important Questions and Answers

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
State whether the following statements are True or False:
Answer:

1. The speaker expresses his relief that the ship has reached its home port. – True
2. Captain’s dead body is lying on the land. – False
3. According to the speaker, his captain’s death feels like a horrible dream. – True
4. The people are cheering because the voyage of the ship is successful. – True

Question 2.
Fill in the blanks and complete the following sentences:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The Captain lies cold and dead on the deck.
2. When the ship reached its home port he heard the people rejoicing and celebrating.
3. The poet tells the Captain to rise up and hear the bell.
4. The speaker is filled with grief because his captain is fallen cold and dead.
5. The location of the battleship is near the port.
6. While waiting to welcome the captain of the ship the people are rejoicing and celebrating.

Question 3.
State whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:
Answer:

1. Stanza II portrays how people celebrate the triumph of the ship and their leader. – Agree
2. The poet refers to the fallen Captain as “Father”- the father of nation. – Agree
3. Stanza III expresses the poet’s profound sorrow for President Lincoln’s death. – Agree
4. The poet is celebrating victory with the people of his country with joy. – Disagree

Question 4.
Fill in the blanks:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The poet steps slowly and sadly on the deck.
2. It is like a dream the Captain is fallen on the deck cold and dead.
3. The poet tells his Captain to rise up and hear the bells.

Complex Factual Activities:

Find out the line/lines from the extract as ‘a proof’ for the following:

Question 1.
The civil war has ended.
Answer:
our fearful trip is done.

Question 2.
America has braved the tough storm of Civil War.
Answer:
The ship has weather’d every rack.

Question 3.
The speaker calls out to the Captain to rise up and join in the celebration of the end of the war.
Answer:
O Captain! My Captain! rise up and hear the bells.

Question 4.
The Captain is felicitated for the victory in the war.
Answer:
for you the flag is flung-for you the bulge trills.

Complete the following:

Question 1.
Complete the following:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
(a) Captain does not feel anything because he has no pulse nor will as he is cold and dead.
(b) The ship is anchored safe and sound.

Activities based on Poetic Devices:

Question 1.
Find from the extract one example each of the following:
Answer:

1. Exclamation – Exult O shores, and ring, O bells!
2. Tautology – My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still.
3. Personification – From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won.

Question 2.
Pick out rhyming pairs from the extract.
Answer:
1. Stanza 1: done-one; exulting-daring; red-dead
2. Stanza 2: bells-trills; a crowding-turning head-dead.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 2.4 An Epitome of Courage Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 2.4 An Epitome of Courage

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 2.4 An Epitome of Courage Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

A Strange Truth – ‘Handicapped are those who refuse to take up challenges, even with all their senses and physiology in perfect condition.’

Question 1.
Understand and discuss the above truth.
Answer:
(वरील सत्याविषयी समजून घ्या व चर्चा करा.)

Question 2.
How can you encourage such people to change and become confident? Discuss at least 4 to 5 ways you can do the above.
Answer:
1. The discussion should be related to the people who are not really disabled mentally or physically. This truth is about the people who are mentally and physically perfect but avoid, hesitate or neglect doing something challenging. By some reasons, they are not ready to change their attitude or fixed ideas. They don’t wish to change their mindset and stick to their passive and inactive attitude.

2. Think and try to understand the reasons behind their lethargy, inactiveness or indifference and try to encourage them and give them confidence.

3. Ways to encourage them and give confidence :

• Know his mindset, know his/her handicaps and obstacles he faced.
• Talk to him/her in friendly manner about his good qualities.
• Give examples of successful persons who have faced the challenges.
• Advice him/her to be brave, courageous and active.
• Help him/her in the fields where he/she lacks (confidence, courage, boldness, openness, etc.)

1. There are pleasant and polite ways of referring to people with physical and mental disabilities. Fill in the table below:

Question 1.
There are pleasant and polite ways of referring to people with physical and mental disabilities. Fill in the table below:

Answer:

Previously used Term	New Polite Terms
1. Blind	(a) Visually challenged
2. Deaf	(b) Hearing impaired
3. Dumb	(c) Speech impaired
4. mad	(d) mentally ill
5. lame	(e) physically handicapped

2. Read the beginning and complete the story in your own words:
Sumit, the son oç a shoe maker, was a highly intelligent student in a municipal school. His Maths teacher Called him 1Einstein’, for he was brilliant in Maths.
He loved Maths. umit wanted to study further after C, however he suffered
from Polio and …..
Now, continue the story with a favourable/positive ending.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

English Workshop:

1. Match the following. 

Question 1.
Match the following.

Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
1. Galileo	(d) The greatest scientist 300 years before Hawking.
2. Dr. Stephen Hawking	(c) The greatest scientist of this century.
3. Black Holes	(a) The concept which helped Stephen to get his Ph.D.
4. Stephen’s favourite subjects	(b) Music andMathematics

2. Complete the following web-chart containing the qualities of Dr. Stephen Hawking.

Question 1.
Complete the following web-chart containing the qualities of Dr. Stephen Hawking.

Answer:

3. Arrange the following statements according to the occurance in the life history of Dr Stephen Hawking.

Question 1.
Arrange the following statements according to the occurance in the life history of Dr Stephen Hawking.
(a) At the age of 17, Stephen noticed that he fell down a couple of times for no reason.
(b) He became a fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the US National Academy of Science.
(c) He believes that in the next millenium, science will discover the core secrets of the universe.
(d) Stephen was born on 8th January, 1942 and then grew up like an average child and a normal teenager.
(e) The disease worked its way into Stephen’s body and left him disabled.
(f) Stephen decided to continue his doctoral research work with renewed vigor.
(g) Stephen was diagnosed with a rare disease – ALS or LOU.
(h) Though confined to a wheelchair he worked on computer and expressed his thoughts.
Answer:
(a) Stephen was born on 8th January, 1942 and then grew up like an average child and a normal teenager.
(b) At the age of 17, Stephen noticed that he fell down a couple of times for no reason.
(c) Stephen was diagnosed with a rare disease- ALS or LOU.
(d) Stephen decided to continue his doctoral research work with renewed vigour.
(e) The disease worked its way into Stephen’s body and left him disabled.
(f) Though confined to a wheelchair he worked on computer and expressed his thoughts.
(g) He became a fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the US National Academy of Science.
(h) He believes that in the next millennium, science will discover the core secrets of the universe.

4. Homographs – Pairs of words that are spelled and pronounced the same, but have different meanings, in different contexts.
For example

• watch – observe
• watch – device that shows time

Question 1.
Use the following words in two different contexts.
Answer:
(a) couple – couple
1. The bowler managed to take a couple of wickets.
2. The elderly couple was taking a walk in the park.

(b) mind – mind
1. There were many thoughts in his mind, before he left his house.
2. Do you mind, if I put on the fan?

(c) space – space
1. We shall make some space for our new table.
2. Man is thinking of building a space station on the moon.

(d) sound – sound
1. The loud sound at midnight startled everyone.
2. His idea of celebrating birthday in a different way sounds quite interesting.

(e) left – left
1. Go straight and then turn left to reach the station.
2. As soon as he completed his Ph.D., he left for USA.

5. Use the following words/phrases in your own sentences.

Question 1.
Use the following words/phrases in your own sentences.
(a) quirk of fate
(b) confined to
(c) exaggeration
(d) an epitome of
(e) millennium.
Answer:
(a) By the quirk of fate, all the members of the happy family died in an accident.
(b) My neighbour is confined to bed for a long time with paralysis.
(c) He told me the strange news without any . exaggeration.
(d) The champion cricketer is an epitome of modesty
(e) I believe that man will go to stay on other planets before the next millennium.

6. Expand the given themes. Make use of this support/hints:

Question 1.

Expand the given themes.	Make use of this support/hints:
(a) If you fall ill during your final exam.	First step/what to do support/help
(b) If you meet a disabled person who needs help.	Act/behave Contact whom?
(c) If your friend is in trouble.	Gestures/Body language Patience/Tolerance
(d) If you meet a great person like Dr. Stephen Hawking.	Plan/organise Face /Handle/Overcome Succeed/Accomplish

Answer:
Question a.
Falling ill during the Final Exam.
Answer:
If I fall ill during my final exam, I’ll feel worried in the beginning. But soon I’ll collect myself and will face the problem boldly. Determinedly I’ll continue to appear for the remaining exam papers because there will be no reason getting into a panic about the final exam. I already have completed my study and revised it well before the exam.
My parents, I am sure, will be there to nurse me well and look after my health, medicines and my fast recovery. My friends also will help me in my

studies. They will comfort me and give me confidence. If I feel a little better, I myself will continue my studies for the final exam. So everything will fall into place.

Question b.
Helping a Disabled Person.
Answer:
If I meet a disabled person who needs help, I’ll treat him kindly. I shall sympathetically enquire about his difficulties and his requirements. I shall, with the help of my friends, try to provide him with the things he needs. If his needs are beyond our reach, we shall contact the persons or the organizations who could support him and fulfill his needs and requirements. We shall continue our efforts till he meets all his essential needs and equipment.

Question c.
Helping a Friend in Trouble.
Answer:
If any of my friends is in trouble, I will immediately visit him and find out the nature of his trouble. I shall try to pacify him if he is really very much affected. I shall console him if his trouble is because of emotional or financial problems. My friends and I will promise him to share his problem if he speaks it up clearly and freely. A trouble shared is a trouble halved. We shall advise him to be patient and tolerate the situation bravely and courageously. We shall try to help and support our friend in every possible way.

Question d.
Meeting a Great Person like Dr. Stephen Hawking.
Answer:
Before meeting such a great person like Dr. Stephen Hawking, I will have to preplan my visit and get permission for the visit from him. I must be ready with the information about his life history, his characteristics, his education, his achievements and his display of exemplary courage in the face of overwhelming odds.

It is difficult to face and get to talk to such an awe-inspiring person. But I know how to handle myself in this situation. I will talk to him boldly and respectfully. I will overcome my fear of meeting such a great man. I will tell him how I am impressed and inspired by his work and achievements. I will get the greatest joy of my life in meeting such a great personality.

7. You happen to meet a successful person who is a disabled. Write an imaginary dialogue between you and him/her. You can take support of the hints provided.

Question 1.
You happen to meet a successful person who is a disabled. Write an imaginary dialogue between you and him/her. You can take support of the hints provided.
(a) introductionlwelcome/greetings
(b) congratulating/honouring
(c) cause/reason for the disability
(d) decisionlplan/organisationlimplementation
(e) idols in life
(f) parents/friends – support if any
(g) success stories/accomplishments
(h) conclusion/final message if any
Answer:
Answer:
An Imaginary Dialogue between Sumit, a disabled and you:

• Myself: Hello, Sir, nice to meet you. I have read that you have received ‘The Sangeet Samrat’ Award of our city. Congratulations!
• Sumit: Yes, you are right, and thank you for your good wishes.
• Myself: You are confined to the wheelchair and both your legs are amputated. What made you disabled?
• Sumit: At the age of five I was crippled by Polio, The disease worked its way into my legs and they had to be amputated. I was confined to this wheelchair since then.
• Myself: I wonder how you could achieve such a great feat. Didn’t you feel depressed?
• Sumit: That is a long story. Music was in my blood. My father was a great classical singer. I used to listen to him since my childhood. He was my first Guru.
• Myself: With all your sufferings and this disability, what made you live a normal life and who inspired you?

Sumit: God is great! And courage is a wonderful thing! I was optimistic, so I faced the calamity without losing heart. Fortunately one of our teachers in our special school inspired me. He told me the story of Wilma Rudolf whose legs were crippled by Polio. Even then she wanted to become the fastest runner in the world and she did it! She practised with determination.

She failed in many races got up started again. The day came when she reached Rome for participating in the 1960 Olympics. In women’s running races (events), she won gold medals in 100 metres running, 200 metres running and 400 metres relay race, defeating all the participants. She became the fastest runner in the then world. The story inspired me and I started my riyaz undauntedly for hours together and here I am today.

• Myself: Were there any obstacles?
• Sumit: Yes, there were. I faced them boldly and moved ahead. People began to admire my songs and music. Now people respect me as rich and famous, but a humble music director.
• Myself: Could you please tell me about the most memorable day in your career as a music composer?
• Sumit: Yes, It is unforgettable that I received my ‘Sangeet Samrat Award’ from Godlike Guru Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
• Myself: What are your plans for future?
• Sumit: I will continue my service to music and please my fans.
• Myself: What is your advice to the younger generation?
• Sumit: Come what may. Work hard determinently. Win over your physical or mental calamities courageously. Don’t give up and try your best to get success in life.
• Myself: Thank you for giving your precious time and talk.
• Sumit: It’s my pleasure!

Language Study:

1. Complete the following Word Chain of adjectives.

Question 1.
Complete the following Word Chain of adjectives
(a) cruel →____→ ____ → ____ → ____.
(b) medicine →____ → ____ → ____ → ____.
(c) grow →____ →____ → ____ → ____.
(d) physics →______ → ______→ ______ → ______.
Answer:
(a) cruel → lazy → yearlong → genuine → enthusiastic.
(b) medicine → energy → yardstick → keyboard → diary.
(c) grow → withstand → develop → practice → entertain.
(d) physics → secretary → yawn → nature → eligible

2. (A) Convert the following to Exclamatory sentences of the same meaning.

Question 1.
Convert the following to Exclamatory sentences of the same meaning.
(a) Dr Hawking is a very humble man.
(b) He was very clumsy.
(c) He was very simple and intelligent.
(d) Courage is a truly wonderful thing.

Answer:
(a) How humble a man Dr. Hawking is!
(b) How clumsy was he!
(c) How simple and intelligent was he!
(d) How truly wonderful a thing courage is!

(B) Convert the following to Interrogative (Question) form.

Question 1.
Convert the following to Interrogative (Question) form.

1. The prognosis was bad.
2. Stephen decided to continue his research.
3. There are many people who display exemplary courage.
4. His mind would soar up into space like light.

Answer:

1. Wasn’t the prognosis bad?
2. Didn’t Stephen decide to continue his research?
3. Aren’t there many people who display exemplary courage?
4. Wouldn’t his mind soar up into space, like light?

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.4 An Epitome of Courage Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following passage and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences with the help of the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Dr. Stephen Hawking was born on the eighth day of January 1942 in Oxford.
2. Courage is the quality which makes people not to lose heart when faced with a great calamity.
3. Dr. Stephen Hawking was a living legend of Cosmology.
4. He wanted to study mathematics but the Oxford University did not have mathematics course then, so he opted to study physics instead.
5. Stephen Hawking’s parents failed to know ! about Stephen that one day their little boy ; will be acclaimed as one of the greatest scientist of this century.
6. Stephen Hawkings was sent to the University of Oxford to study Mathematics.

Question 2.
State whether the following sentences are True or False:
Answer:

1. Dr. Stephen Hawking was born on the eighth day of February 1942. – False
2. Dr. Stephen Hawking was a living legend of Biology. – False
3. Courage makes people not lose heart when faced with a great calamity. – True
4. Dr. Stephen Hawking was born before the death of Galileo. – False

Question 3.
Say whether the following statements are True or False:
Answer:

1. At the age of 17 Dr. Stephen Hawking was suffering from an extremely rare disease. – True
2. Stephen’s teachers liked his handwriting very much. – False
3. He got his Ph.D. studying the concept of ‘Black Holes’. – True
4. At the dismal stage Dr. Hawking enjoyed his life the most. – True

Question 4.
Complete the following sentences with the help of the information given in the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Dr. Hawking is a very humble man, though he is considered Einstein’s equal in intelligence.
2. Dr. Hawking expressed his thoughts with the help of his finger and with a computer.
3. He was bestowed with numerous honorary doctorates and awards.
4. Dr. Hawking’s ‘A Brief History of Time’ is one of the best selling books of our time.

Complex Factual Activities

Question 1.
What do you know about Dr Stephen Hawking from this passage?
Answer:
Dr Stephen Hawking was born in Oxford on the 8th of January 1942. Nobody could imagine that the little boy would be one of the greatest scientists of this century. He faced a great calamity with great courage and became living legend of Cosmology. His body was bound to a wheelchair but his mind was working and that made him one of the greatest scientists of this century.

As a child he had a lot of love for music and mathematics. His father wanted him to study medicine but he was bent on studying mathematics. The Oxford University did not have a course in mathematics, so he opted to study physics.

Question 2.
Complete the web:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 3.
Complete the following web showing the effects of the disease ALS or LOU on Dr Hawking:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 4.
What did Dr. Stephen achieve even after the disease disabled him?
Answer:
Even after the disease disabled Stephen he continued his doctoral research work with renewed vigour. He studied the concept of “Black Holes” and got his Ph.D. in the subject. The study sparked his imagination with bright ideas. He made many epoch-making statements that shook established theories. To explain the concept of ‘Big Bang’ better, Stephen invented what is known as “Lie Algebra”.

Question 5.
What does the writer say about the books authored by Dr. Hawking?
Answer:
The writer says about Dr. Hawking’s books that he wrote many books dealing with his terrific ideas keeping a common man in mind. His writing is full of wit and humour. His style is so lucid that non-scientists can also understand his writing. His book ‘A Brief History of Time’ is one of the best selling books of our time.

Question 6.
Which of Dr. Hawking’s achievements are mentioned in this passage?
Answer:
Dr. Hawking is an authority on profound subjects of science. Numerous honorary doctorates and awards have been bestowed upon him. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the US National Academy of Sciences. He has authored many books dealing with his awesome ideas. His book ‘A Brief History of Time’ is one of best selling books of our times.

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Classify the following words into verbs, adjectives and nouns:
whole, know, little, predict, calamity, legend, mind, physics, great, imagine, wonderful, cruel, courage, faced, grew, heart, fate, course.
Answer:

1. Verbs – know, predict, imagine, faced, grew
   
2. Adjectives – little, wonderful, cruel, whole, great
3. Nouns – calamity, legend, mind, physics, courage, heart, fate, course

Question 2.
Find the similar meaning word/phrase for the following from the passage
Answer:

1. a period of hundred years – century
2. a very fine example of something – epitome
3. acclaimed – hailed
4. unexpected change of destiny – quirk of fate

Question 3.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. confined	(a) determined despite difficulties
2. undaunted	(b) awkward
3. perplexed	(c) restricted
4. clumsy	(d) worried because of difficulty

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. confined	(c) restricted
2. undaunted	(a) determined despite difficulties
3. perplexed	(d) worried because of difficulty
4. clumsy	(b) awkward

Question 4.
Write the adjectives for the following nouns from the passage:

1. ideas
2. style
3. courage
4. secrets.

Answer:

1. awesome ideas
2. lucid style
3. exemplary courage
4. core secrets

Question 5.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. profound	(a) a person without any special skill
2. awesome	(b) a perfect example
3. layman	(c) showing very (knowledge) great
4. quintessence	(d) very impressive

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. profound	(c) showing very (knowledge)
2. awesome	(d) very impressive
3. layman	(a) a person without any special skill
4. quintessence	(b) a perfect example

Activities based on Contextual Grammar:

Question 1.
Make the following sentences exclamatory:

i. Courage is truly a wonderful thing.
Answer:
What a wonderful thing courage is!

ii. He was very clumsy.
Answer:
How clumsy he was!

Question 2.
Change the following sentence into positive and comparative degree:
Dr Hawking is one of the greatest scientists of this century.
Answer:
i. Positive degree: Very few (Not many) scientists of this century are as great as Dr. Hawking.
ii. Comparative degree: Dr. Hawking is greater than most other scientists of this century.

Question 3.
He is one of the greatest scientists of this century. (Choose the correct question tag from the given alternatives.)
(a) aren’t he?
(b) is he?
(c) wasn’t he?
(d) isn’t he?
Answer:
He is one of the greatest scientists of this century; isn’t he?

Question 4.
He made many epoch-making statements. (Rewrite the sentence using Present Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
He is making many epoch-making statements.

Question 5.
This disease came as a bolt from the blue. (Rewrite the sentence using Past Perfect Tense.)
Answer:
This disease had come as a bolt from the blue.

Personal Responses:

Question 1.
Do you think, that courage is a wonderful thing? Why do you think so?
Answer:
Yes, I do think that courage is a wonderful I think because it can work miracles in one’s life. A person with great courage stimulates an ordinary or even a disabled person to achieve the impossible, I know a small boy who rescued his younger sister from a tiger’s fierce attack. A courageous person is brave enough to do whatever he/she feels to be right and good in his or her opinion.

Question 2.
What, do you think, are the miseries of a person who is confined to wheelchair?
Answer:
I think, the person who is confined to a wheelchair has to face many restrictions, difficulties and inconveniences. He is mentally and physically depressed all the time. He is deprived of living comfortable happy life. He neither has control over his limbs nor on his mind.

Question 3.
How do you know that Dr. Hawking is a perfect example of optimism and hope?
Answer:
He fully believed in his courage, his intelligence and his authority on profound subjects of science. He did not lose his hopes, even when he was suffering from the dreaded ALS disease. He believed that his life was not different from other people. He tried his best and lived a normal life like other people. He did not think about his sufferings or regret the things that prevented him from doing the things he hoped. His optimism helped him to fulfill his hopes and goals.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
His writing is full of wit and humour.
(Rewrite the sentence using Past Perfect Tense.)
Answer:
His writing had been full of wit and humour.

Question 2.
He is a fellow of the Royal society and a member of the US National Academy of Science.
(Use not only – but also)
Answer:
He is not only a fellow of the Royal society but also a member.

Activities based on Language Study

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Complete the words by using the correct letter:

1. d e _ t h
2. s t _ g e
3. b o o _ s
4. b _ a v e

Answer:

1. d e a t h
2. s t a g e
3. b o o k s
4. b r a v e

Question 2.
Put the following words in alphabetical order:

1. profound, prognosis, planet, possible
2. undaunted, confined, awesome, explain

Answer:

1. planet, possible, profound, prognosis
2. awesome, confined, explain, undaunted

Question 3.
Punctuate the following sentences:

1. he said to her we must have to come out of this calamity
2. shall we reach meeras house on time i asked.

Answer:

1. He said to her, “We must have to come out of this calamity.”
2. “Shall we reach Meera’s house on time?” I asked.

Question 4.
Make four words (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the word meanwhile:
Answer:
mean, while, meal, mile

Question 5.
Write related words as shown in the example:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Do as directed:

1. Attempt anyone:

b. Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully.
Nobody thought that
Answer:
Nobody thought that he would become such a great sportsman.

2. Attempt anyone:

a. Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
1. known
2. lucky
Answer:
1. unknown
2. unlucky

OR

b. Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
1. known
2. lucky
Answer:
1. Satyendra Nath Bose was one of the known scientists of India.
2. Our school team was lucky to win the Kabaddi match at the last moment.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 2.3 The Twins Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 2.3 The Twins

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 2.3 The Twins Textbook Questions and Answers

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Chit-chat:

1. Two babies born at the same time are called twins. Guess and share who are :

• triplets
• quadraplets
• quintiplets

Question 1.
Two babies born at the same time are called twins. Guess and share who are :
Answer:

1. Three babies born at the same time to the same mother are called triplets.
2. Four babies born at the same time to the same mother are called quadruplets.
3. Five babies born at the same time to the same mother are called quintuplets.

2. Imagine you liad an identical twin (brother or sisiter). Imagine and share with your classmates what pranks you two would play on your friends, elders in the family and even in school.

Question 1.
Imagine you liad an identical twin (brother or sisiter). Imagine and share with your classmates what pranks you two would play on your friends, elders in the family and even in school.
Answer:
Points: At home : Blame your twin brother for the wrongs/breakage/damage done by you – eat his sweets/sweetmeats and demand it again as the other one – if one did some thing special good, the other pretends as it is done by him – In school: One makes mischief in the class and points his finger at the other, he is guilty of doing something wrong throws blame on the other.

1. Study the following pairs or groups of words. Cup and saucer/needle and thread/birds and beasts/take a risk/sip tea or coffee/hide and seek etc.
These are sets of words that more than often go together and occur together. We call such sets Collocation.
Insert the proper words from the bracket to form collocations.
(a) afford (b) time (c) defeat (d) clothes (e) owners (f) necessary (g) role (h) interview (i) morning (j) cold
(a) absolutely ……………
(b) cannot ………………
(c) formal ……………..
(d) job ……………….
(e) pass ………………
(f) accept …………….
(g) early ………………
(h) catch a …………….
(i) leading ……………..
(j) joint ………………..

Question 1.
Insert the proper words from the bracket to form collocations.
[(a) afford, (b) time, (c) defeat, (d) clothes, (e) owners, (f) necessary, (g) role, (h) interview, (i) morning, (j) cold.]
Answer:
(a) absolutely necessary
(b) cannot afford
(c) formal clothes
(d) job interview
(e) pass time
(f) accept defeat
(g) early morning
(h) catch a cold
(î) leading role
(j) joint owners

2. Exaggeration or overstatement often causes humour. For example, She is thin as a pin.

• He has a pea-sized brain
• My shoes are killthg me.

When such exaggerated lines occur in poetry, they are examples of the Figure of Speech: Hyperbole.
Complete the following examples of Hyperbole using words from the bracket below.
(a) She wept …………………… of tears.
(b) The hungry man ate a …………………… of food.
(c) He runs faster than a ……………………
(d) Brrrr..! I am freezing to ……………………
(e) I shall come over in just a ……………………
(horse/lion/death/an ocean/ton/second/help)

Question 1.
Complete the following examples of Hyperbole using words from the bracket below.
(a) She wept …………………… of tears.
(b) The hungry man ate a …………………… of food.
(c) He runs faster than a ……………………
(d) Brrrr..! I am freezing to ……………………
(e) I shall come over in just a ……………………
(horse/lion/death/an ocean/ton/second/help)
Answer:
(a) She wept an ocean of tears.
(b) The hungry man ate a ton of food.
(c) He runs faster than a horse.
(d) Brrrr..! I am freezing to death.
(e) I shall come over in just a second.

English Workshop:

1. Rewrite putting the mistakes in the speaker’s life, in their proper order.
(a) The speaker got beaten-up, often, at school.
(b) The speaker’s bride became his brother’s wife.
(c) The speaker desparately asked for guidance.
(d) No one in the family could distinguish between the twin – babies.
(e) At the naming ceremony wrong names were given to the two twin brothers.
(f) Even in death, the twins were not spared during burial.

Question 1.
Rewrite putting the mistakes in the speaker’s life, in their proper order.
(a) The speaker got beaten-up, often, at school.
(b) The speaker’s bride became his brother’s wife.
(c) The speaker desparately asked for guidance.
(d) No one in the family could distinguish between the twin – babies.
(e) At the naming ceremony wrong names were given to the two twin brothers.
(f) Even in death, the twins were not spared during burial.
Answer:
(a) No one in the family could distinguish between the twin-babies.
(b) At the naming ceremony wrong names were given to the twin brothers.
(c) He (the narrator) got beaten-up, often, at school.
(d) The speaker desperately asked for guidance.
(e) The speaker’s bride became his brother’s wife.
(f) Even in death, the twins were not spared during burial.

2. Pick out four situations in the lives of the twins, which are too absurd and senseless to believe.
1. ………………..
2. ………………..
3. ………………..
4. ………………..

Question 1.
Pick out four situations in the lives of the twins, which are too absurd and senseless to believe.
Answer:

1. The people began mistaking one for the other.
2. The speaker’s brother got the name John, intended for the speaker.
3. The speaker’s intended bride became his brother’s wife.
4. When the speaker died, the neighbours came and buried his brother John.

3. (A) Complete the web diagram.

(B) Write any two lines from the poem, that you find most humorous.

Question a.
Complete the web diagram.

Answer:

Question b.
Write any two lines from the poem, that you find most humorous.
Answer:
1. For somehow, my intended bride Became my brother’s wife.
2. When I died, the neighbours came And buried brother John.

4. Pick out lines that contain :
Alliteration
(a) ………………………………
(b) ………………………………
(c) ………………………………

Pun
(a) ………………………………
(b) ………………………………

Hyperbole
(a) ………………………………
(b) ………………………………

Question 1.
Pick out lines that contain
Answer:
Alliteration:
(a) In form and feature, face and limb.
(b) It puzzled all our kith and kin.
(c) One day, to make the matter worse.

Pun:
(a) I grew so like my brother.
(b) That folks got taking me for him.

Hyperbole:
(a) It reached a fearful pitch.
(b) We got completely mixed.

5. Pick out from the poem sets of words that generally go together.

Question 1.
Pick out from the poem sets of words that generally go together.
For example, kith and kin.
(a) ………………………………
(b) ……………………………….
(c) ……………………………….
(d) ……………………………….
Answer:
(a) form and feature
(b) face and limb
(c) turned the tide
(d) fearful pitch
(e) domestic life
(f) fate’s decree

6. Write in your notebook, the summary of this poem in about 15 to 20 lines in your own words. You can suggest another humourous title.

Question 1.
Write in your notebook, the summary of this poem in about 15 to 20 lines in your own words. You can suggest another humourous title.
Answer:
(Student should write the summary with the help of the paraphrase of the poem given in this book.)
Another humorous title: Twists in the lives of Twins.

7. Write an Appreciation of the poem with reference to all the points mentioned on Page 5.

Question 1.
Write an Appreciation of the poem with reference to all the points mentioned on Page 5.
Answer:
Appreciation of the Poem

1. Title: The title of the poem is ‘The Twins’.
2. Name of the poet: The name of the poet is Henry S. Leigh.
3. Rhyme scheme: The rhyme scheme of the poem is “abab”.
4. Figure of speech (Any one): Alliteration, hyperbole.
5. Theme / Central Idea: The central idea of the poem is the problems faced by one of the identical twins.
6. All the problems are so exaggerated that they create humorous effect. Still, the poet achieves a balance by making the reader believe, at least for a short time, the way of thinking of his argument.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.3 The Twins Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the extract and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activity:

Question 1.
Complete the following with the information given in the extract:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The twins were similar to each other in form and feature and face and limb.
2. The people mistook the twins, one for the another.
3. No one knew who was a twin.
4. Kith and Kin were puzzled by the brother’s similarity.

Question 2.
Complete the following sentences using the information from the extract:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The narrator should have been christened John.
2. The narrator’s brother was named as John.
3. The twins got mixed up when they were being washed by nurse.
4. The twins were mixed up before their names were fixed.

Question 3.
Complete the following sentences using the information from the extract:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The narrator got flogged when John turned out a fool.
2. The narrator got punishment with a flogging.
3. His likeness with his brother dogged poet’s footsteps at school.
4. The narrator asked the question fruitlessly.

Question 4.
Who became the wife of narrator’s brother ?
Answer:
The narrator’s intended wife became his brother’s wife.

Question 5.
What turned the tide of the narrator’s domestic life?
Answer:
The close resemblance between the twins turned the tide of the narrator’s domestic life.

Question 6.
What continued year after year?
Answer:
The same absurd mistakes continued year after year.

Question 7.
Who according to the poet died?
Answer:
According to the poet (narrator) he himself died.

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
What was the puzzling thing about the twins?
Answer:
Both twins were so much alike in every way that no one could distinguish one from the other.

Question 2.
Pick out from the extract words/phrases that tell that the narrator was like his brother John.
Answer:
‘In form and feature, face and limb, I grew so like my brother,’ ‘That folks got taking me for him and each for one another’, and ‘not a soul knew which’

Question 3.
What is the mix-up mentioned in this extract?
Answer:
The narrator got christened his brother and the brother got christened John. The name, John, was actually intended for the narrator.

Question 4.
Write any two lines from the extract that you find humorous.
Answer:
1. As we were being washed by nurse, we got completely mixed.
2. My brother John got christened me, And I get christened him.

Question 5.
Pick out from the extract the question that narrator asks everyone. Can you answer the question?
Answer:
The narrator asked everyone what he would do if he were he (the narrator) to prove that he was actually himself. The only advice that can be given in such a case is to keep some different outward signs like mode of dress, hairstyle, mannerisms, etc. to identify oneself.

Question 6.
How did the narrator suffer at school?
OR
Who was put to disadvantage at school due to the similarity? How?
Answer:
As a result of the similarity between the narrator and his brother, he (the narrator) was always getting beaten for the mistakes committed at school by his brother.

Question 7.
Complete the web:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Activities based on Poetic Device:

Question 1.
Write the rhyming pairs from the extract:
Answer:

1. limb – him
2. brother – another
3. kin – twin
4. pitch – which.

Question 2.
Name the figures of speech:

Question a.
In form and feature, face and limb.
Answer:
Alliteration.

Question b.
For one of us was born a twin, Yet not a soul knew which.
Answer:
Hyperbole.

Question 3.
List the rhyming pairs from the extract:
Answer:

1. worse – nurse
2. fixed – mixed
3. decree – me
4. whim – him.

Question 4.
Name and explain the figure of speech:

Question a.
As we were being washed by nurse.
Answer:
Alliteration: The letter ‘w’ is pleasingly repeated.

Question b.
My brother John got christened me, And I got christened him.
Answer:
Hyperbole: The statement is exaggerated for humour.

Question 5.
Write the rhyming words for the following from the extract:

1. dogged
2. school
3. knew
4. fruitlessly

Answer:

1. dogged – flogged
2. school – fool
3. knew – you
4. fruitlessly – me.

Question 6.
Write lines from the extract that show the figure of speech:
– hyperbole
Answer:
And I was always getting flogged, For John turned out a fool.
The lines are exaggerated for creating humour.

Question 7.
Write the rhyming pairs from the extract:
Answer:

1. tide – bride
2. life – wife
3. same – came
4. on – John.

Question 8.
Write an example of the figure of speech – Hyperbole:
Answer:
And when I died, the neighbours came And buried brother John.
The statement or fact has been exaggerated to create humour.

Vocabulary Focus:

Question 1.
Find from the poem the words that generally go together:
Answer:

1. orm and features
2. face and limb
3. kith and kin
4. fearful pitch
5. fate’s decree
6. got christened
7. close resemblance
8. turn the tide
9. domestic life
10. intended bride
11. absurd mistake
12. put (this) question
13. get flogged

Question 2.
Write as many words as you can using-ful as suffix.
Answer:
basketful-bucketful-handful-spoonful- colourful-sackful-bagful-potful

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 2.2 The Boy who Broke The Bank Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 2.2 The Boy who Broke The Bank

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 2.2 The Boy who Broke The Bank Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

Question 1.
‘A lie can run round the world before truth has got its boots on.’ The above quotation expresses how fast rumours spread:
Talk with your group about some recent rumour, when people believed at first and suffered for it, later.
Answer:
There was a rumour recently in my locality, about a travel company that it was promising people a world tour at just ₹ 50,000. It had begun from a man’s misinterpretation of a newspaper advertisement, which stated that the company was offering a discount of ₹ 50,000. In no time, people were ready to book the tour for themselves.

They started contacting the company, in a rush, so that they didn’t miss the wonderful offer. On hearing the rumour, a conman thought of playing a trick. He claimed to be an employee of the company and started collecting money from people as advance. He even presented a fake Identity Card of himself, made fake bookings for the people and even gave them fake receipts for the payment they had made.

He took as many bookings as he could in a week and asked people to visit the company’s office in a week’s time to discuss further details. After a week, when people started showing up at the company’s office, they found out that the man never worked there and that the whole thing was a scam. More than 15 families fell victims to this scam and vowed never to believe in any such rumours again.

Question 2.
Discuss, how one can decide whether some news is a fact or fake.
Answer:
Points :
Find if it is reliable – believable – if it has any rational explanation – if it stands to your reason – or consider it fake and untrue – common sense can lead us to facts.

Question 3.
Who, do you think, are responsible for spreading fake news ?
Points :
Fake news are spread by some loafers or idle people or some mischief-makers – some spread false newsfor passing time – some justfor enjoying fun – some for taking revenge and harassing some targeted persons.

Question 4.
Do you believe in all the news you come across?
Points :
No – can use common sense – reasoning and its reliability.

Question 5.
Give one example of a rumour which seemed to be a fact in the beginning later it was proved false,
Answer:
SSC exams have been postponed for uncertain period. This news was not published by SSC Board.

2. Read the following statements. Describe whether they are facts or rumours. Justify your decision.

Question 1.
Read the following statements. Describe whether they are facts or rumours. Justify your decision.

Answer:

English Workshop:

1. Who am I? (Identify the character from the extract.)

Question 1.
Who am I? (Identify the character from the extract.)
(a) I am the washerman’s son. Who am I? Sitaram
(b) I am the owner of the bank, who am I? ……………..
(c) I am the sweeper, who am I? ………………
(d) I am the friend of Mrs. Srivastava, who am I? ……………..
(e) I am the hair dresser. Who am I?
(f) I have a crooked leg, who am I?
Answer:
(a) I am the washerman’s son. Who am I? – Sitaram
(b) I am the owner of the bank, who am I? – Seth Govind Ram
(c) I am the sweeper, who am I? – Nathu
(d) I am the friend of Mrs. Srivastava, who am I? – Mrs. Bhushan
(e) I am the hair dresser. Who am I? – Deep Chand
(f) I have a crooked leg, who am I? – The beggar Ganpat.

2. Make a list of customers of Pipalnagar Bank, from the extract.

Question 1.
Make a list of customers of Pipalnagar Bank, from the extract.
Answer:

1. Betel-seller
2. Tailor
3. Free vendor
4. Jeweller
5. Beggar
6. Deep Chand, the barber
7. Elderly Gentleman
8. Ganpat, the beggar

3. Match the following and write the complete meaningful sentences.

Question 1.
Match the following and write the complete meaningful sentences.

Answer:

Group A	Group B
i. Sitaram was looking out for any job…	(a) that might suit Nathu.
ii. According to Mrs.Bhushan…	(b) it was the hottest summer in the history of Pipalnagar.
iii. Govind Ram was…	(c) holidaying in Kashmir
iv. The manager told the customers…	(d) to go home and come back the next day.

4. Write who said to whom.

Question a.
“Don’t raise such dust!”
Answer:
Sitaram, the washerman’s son said this to Nathu, the sweeper.

Question b.
“Who would have thought the bank would collapse !“
Answer:
Nathu said this to himself.

Question c.
“Where did you disappear?”
Answer:
Mrs. Bhushan said this to her husband.

Question d.
“The bird has flown!”
Answer:
The elderly gentleman said to Deep Chand, the barber.

5. Why was the Manager of the Bank in a dilemma? Write down in 5 to 6 lines in your notebook.

Question 1.
Why was the Manager of the Bank in a dilemma? Write down in 5 to 6 lines in your notebook.
Answer:

1. The news of the collapse of the bank spread through Pipalnagar like wildfire and people rushed to the bank to withdraw their money.
2. By noon, the bank had exhausted all its ready cash.
3. This put the manager of the bank in a dilemma because emergency funds could only be obtained from another bank that was thirty miles away and he wasn’t sure that he would be able to convince the crowd to wait that long.
4. He was also worried because he had no way of contacting the owner of the bank, Seth Govind Ram, on his houseboat in Kashmir.

6. Cross out the odd man.

Question 1.
(a) sweeper, hooligan, beggar, declare, locker
(b) hurriedly, carelessly, salary, definitely, suddenly
(c) imminent, latest, pavement, awful, shocking
(d) morning, scattering, raising, collecting, shouting
Answer:
(a) sweeper, hooligan, beggar, declare, locker – declare
(b) hurriedly, carelessly, salary, definitely, suddenly – salary
(c) imminent, latest, pavement, awful, shocking – pavement
(d) morning, scattering, raising, collecting, shouting – morning

7. Find the describing words for the following from the text.

Question 1.
Find the describing words for the following from the text.

• …….. tour
• …….. shop
• …….. window
• …….. leg

Answer:

• customary tour
• photography shop
• plate glass window
• crooked leg

8. Complete the following table.

Question 1.
Complete the following table.

Answer:

Verb	Noun	Adjectives	Adverb
pay	payment	payable	×
×	suddenness	sudden	suddenly
declare	declaration	declarable	×
cheer	cheer	cheerful	cheerfully

9. Write in your own words a few sentences about each of the following :
(a) Nathu
(b) Mrs. Shrivastava
(c) Seth Govind Ram
(d) Sitaram

Question a.
Nathu
Answer:
Nathu: Nathu was a sweeper working with the Pipalnagar Bank, owned by Seth Govind Ram. He was annoyed because the Bank had not paid his salary though they were the last days of the month. He was sweeping hurriedly and carelessly because he was not happy with the owner. He was thinking of leaving that job.

Question b.
Mrs. Shrivastava
Answer:
Mrs Srivastava was Sitaram’s customer and was the lady of the house he visited. She gave some instructions to the ayah and the cook and then went the Pipalnagar market place, to make her usual tour of the cloth market. At one end of the bazaar she met her friend Mrs Bhushan. They both complained of the hot summer and they talked about a sample of cloth. Then Mrs Srivastava told Mrs Bhushan that Seth Govind Ram’s bank could not pay their sweeper for over a month. She seems to be very talkative lady and was the root cause of the rumour about Pipalnagar Bank.

Question c.
Seth Govind Ram
Answer:
Seth Govind Ram was the owner of the Pipalnagar Bank. A rumour was spread that the bank was about to go bankrupt. There was chaos among the people of Pipalnagar. Seth was holidaying in Kashmir and the manager of the Bank was in dilemma as he was unable to contact Seth Govind Ram who was on his houseboat in Kashmir. There were rumours about Seth’s absence in Pipalnagar.

Question d.
Sitaram
Answer:
Sitaram: Sitaram was a washerman’s son. He used to deliver freshly pressed clothes to every home. He plodded barefoot along the road to deliver a big bundle of clothes on his head. He was a helpful person. He was glad that he would be of service to both, a customer and his friend, Nathu.

10. Expand the theme in a write-up of about 20 lines.

Question a.
‘Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools’.
Answer:
‘Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools’ It is a common tendency of idle people or mischief-makers to spread rumours. These rumour-mongers themselves are fools. They spread some nasty, false news. They themselves do not know the truth or fact in the news. Many a times they have not heard or seen anything but repeat some story/news to people without believing it themselves.

A rumour is any talk, report or hearsay of doubtful nature or unverified statement or assertion. If we track such a rumour, we will find that it either is a falsehood, gossip or an exaggeration of the truth. So we can say that those who start spreading such rumours are fools. Every rumour suggests something more than it conveys and gives people uncomfortable sense of suspicion, mystery and sometimes dreadful traumas.

Some rumours are harmless though, they are spread by fools who intend to get joy and fun in doing so. Any kind of rumour does not stop at one place it goes from one person to another and one place to another. But greater fools are those who satisfy their natural tendency to believe what they want to believe and that also without going to the root of the news. People accept these rumours, add something to each and tell others and they go on nastier and nastier.

So responsibility, who accept the rumours, is greater. Not only gullible, ignorant people fall prey to rumours but also some educated, knowledgeable persons believe them because at that moment they do not use their reason and common sense or rational explanation and then suffer themselves. These people are greater fools because they never care to examine if that particular rumour is reliable, true or if it can stand to their reason.

Before you accept any such rumour be sure it is a fact, nothing untrue and unreliable in it. Or you will have to face unpleasant memories and experiences. So keep away from rumours.

Question b.
‘Books are our real friends’
Answer:
Books are our real friends Books are our never-failing friends. They have their own value. As we need food for our body so we need books for our mind. They are our closest friends who give us precious wealth of knowledge and experience. They deal with various subjects in the world and on every aspect of our life. They are the world of treasures.

The books entertain us, advise us and give comfort and contentment to our soul and most importantly they impart wisdom that helps us throughout our life. They help you in your sufferings, depression and soothe your soul. They give you company when you are alone.

They are your real companions. Making friendship with books itself is a blessing. They take us to the journey into the beautiful world and help you to achieve your success like your true best friends. Good books also teach you the qualities that last long in your life. They give you confidence and courage to speak, to improve your language skills and develop your personality.

They accompany you in painful struggles, difficulties and bad days. They also help you to avoid your mistakes, flaws, teaching you wise conduct and wise tolerance towards others.

The books influence you forever and make you a gentle and knowledgeable person.
So, borrow books, buy books, preserve them and make friends with them as your true, real friends!

11. Project: Collect the names of books written by Ruskin Bond.

Question 1.
Collect the names of books written by Ruskin Bond.
Answer:
The names of books written by Ruskin Bond.
The Room of the Roof, Blue Umbrella, The Night Train at Deoli, Rusty, the Boy from the Hills, Road to Musoorie, Tales and Legends from India, Our Trees still Grow in Dehra, The India I love, Maharani, The Flight of Pigeons, Dust of the Mountain, The Book of Simple Living, The Kitemakers, All Roads Lead to Ganga, A Season of Ghosts, Vagrants in the Valley, etc.

Language Study:

1. I know of a sweeper boy who’s looking for work.
Observe the underlined part of the sentence. It tells us more about the sweeper boy. An adjective clause begins with words such as how, that, what, whatever, who, which, where, why etc.
Now, complete the sentences given below using your own adjective clauses.

• I know of a school boy …………………………….. .
• I know the joke …………………………….. .
• I know of a doctor ……………………………… .
• I know of a place ………………………………. .
• I know the reason …………………………….. .

Question 1.
Complete the sentences given below using your own adjective clauses :

• I know of a school boy …………………………….. .
• I know the joke …………………………….. .
• I know of a doctor ……………………………… .
• I know of a place ………………………………. .
• I know the reason …………………………….. .

Answer:

• I know of a school boy who is expert in horse riding.
• I know the joke that will split your sides with laughter.
• I know of a doctor who is hard of hearing.
• I know of a place where people crave for . bull-fights.
• I know the reason why the girl is always gloomy in the class.

2. Rewrite the following sentences joining them with ‘when’, where’, ‘which’, ‘why’.

Question a.
Sitaram had a bundle of freshly pressed clothes. He balanced it on his head.
Answer:
Sitaram had a bundle of freshly pressed clothes which he balanced on his head.

Question b.
A large shady tamarind tree grew at one end of the bazaar. Mrs. Srivastava found her friend Mrs. Bhushan there.
Answer:
Mrs Srivastava found her friend Mrs Bhushan where a large shady tamarind tree grew at one end of the bazaar.

Question c.
The Pipalnagar Bank has stopped paying employees. It is about to collapse.
Answer:
Pipalnagar bank which is about to collapse, has stopped paying his employees.

Question d.
He had finished his work. He sat down on the highest step.
Answer:
He sat down on the highest step when he had finished his work.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.2 The Boy who Broke The Bank Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following passage and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Who am I? (Identify the character)
Answer:
I am the place where you can deposit and withdraw money. – Bank

Question 2.
Complete the sentences using the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Sitaram was looking out for any job that might suit Nathu.
2. The lady of the house was in need of a sweeper.
3. Sitaram talked to Mrs Srivastava about Nathu.

Question 3.
Who said to whom:

Question a.
‘Well, I wish you luck.’
Answer:
Sitaram said to Nathu.

Question b.
“But you go from one shop to another.”
Answer:
Mr Bhushan said this to his wife.

Question c.
“We want it now!”
Answer:
Some of the crowd said to the manager.

Question 4.
Complete the sentences using the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Mr Srivastava was talking to Kamal Kishore the owner of the photography shop.
2. Sitaram was glad that he had been of service to both a customer and his friend.
3. According to Mrs Bhushan, it was the hottest summer in the history of Pipalnagar.
4. Mr Bhushan said to his wife, “You go from one shop to another, like a bee in a flower garden.”

Question 5.
Who am I? (Identify the characters).
Answer:

1. I am the owner of the photography shop. – Kamal Kishore
2. I am the friend of Mrs Srivastava – Mrs Bhushan

Question 6.
Who am I? (Identify the characters)
Answer:
I sell betels. – betel seller

Question 7.
Who said to whom?

Question a.
‘The Pipalnagar Bank is about to collapse.’
Answer:
Kamal Kishore said this to Deep Chand.

Question 8.
Complete the following sentences using the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Govind Ram was holidaying in Kashmir.
2. The rumour about collapse of the Pipalnagar Bank spread through the bazaar with the rapidity of forest fire.
3. The photography shop was just next to the barber shop.
4. The elderly gentleman ran out of the barber’s shop and made a beeline for his office and chequebook.
5. The elderly gentleman called a bird to Seth Govind Ram.

Question 9.
Complete the following sentences with the information given in the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The man with crooked leg was old Ganpat, the beggar.
2. Someone said that the Seth had hanged himself from the tamarind tree.
3. Ganpat ran to the Bank speedily to withdraw his one thousand rupees from the bank.
4. The crash of the Pipalnagar Bank set everyone talking and speculating and rushing about in a frenzy.

Question 10.
State whether the following statements are Rumours or Facts:
Answer:

1. The manager told the customers to go home and come back next day. – Fact
2. Nathu was disgusted to see the broken glass and stones cluttering the steps. – Fact
3. Seth Govind Ram was hiding in a safe deposit locker. – Rumour
4. The bank was going out of business. – Rumour

Question 11.
Who are the persons referred to in the following sentences:
1. He was the last person to know about the Pipalnagar Bank going bankrupt.
2. He was happy that he did not have a bank account in Pipalnagar Bank.
Answer:
1. Nathu, the sweeper
2. Sitaram, the washerman’s son.

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Arrange the following sentences as per their sequence occurred in the passage:
1. Nathu complained about his irregular pay.
2. Nathu used the small broom hurriedly.
3. Sitaram called out to Nathu.
4. Nathu grumbled as he swept the steps of the bank.
Answer:
4. Nathu grumbled as he swept the steps of the bank.
2. Nathu used the small broom hurriedly.
3. Sitaram called out to Nathu.
1. Nathu complained about his irregular pay.

Question 2.
Complete the web about Nathu’s annoyance.
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 3.
Complete the following web:
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 4.
Complete the flow chart:
(Answers are directly given)
Answer:

Question 5.
How did the news spread everywhere?
Answer:
The news of the Bank’s collapse spread through the bazaar with the rapidity of fire. From Mr. Bhushan to Mr Kishore, Mr Kishore to the barber Deep Chand and the elderly gentleman and from there to the general merchant’s it travelled to the shop, circulated amongst the customers, then spread in various directions, to the betel-seller, the tailor, the free vendor, the jeweller, the beggar sitting on the pavement. It played havoc everywhere in Pipalnagar.

Question 6.
Complete the following sentences that tell you about Ganpat, the beggar:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Ganpat was an old beggar who had a crooked leg.
2. He had been squatting on the pavement for years.
3. He never used to walk.
4. When he learnt the collapse of the Bank, he leapt to his feet and ran at top speed in the direction of the Bank to withdraw his thousand rupees.

Question 7.
What was the effect of the rumour on the people of Pipalnagar?
Answer:
Men stood in groups at street corners and started discussing about the situation. Everyone was talking and speculating and rushing about in a frenzy. Some congratulated themselves for already taking out their money or never having put their money in the Bank. Some speculated that Seth Govind Ram’s excessive indulgence was the reason of crash.

Question 8.
What were the four rumours about Seth Govind Ram?
Answer:
The four rumours about Seth Govind Ram were as follows

1. The Seth had fled the State.
2. He had fled the country.
3. He was hiding in Pipalnagar.
4. He had hanged himself from the tamarind tree.

Question 9.
Complete the web: (Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Match the describing words with the nouns:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. small	(a) man
2. pressed	(b) pay
3. regular	(c) clothes
4. poor	(d) broom

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. small	(d) broom
2. pressed	(c) clothes
3. regular	(b) pay
4. poor	(a) man

Question 2.
Find the describing words for the following from the passage:

1. rupees
2. home
3. week

Answer:

1. extra two rupees
2. fourth home
3. another week.

Question 3.
Find describing words for the following from the passage:
meal
tamarind tree
Answer:
midday meal
large shady tamarind tree

Question 4.
Complete the following table.
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Verb	Noun	Adjectives	Adverb
–	confidence	confident	confidently
affirm	affirmation	affirmative	affirmatively
grow	growth	growing	–
remark	remark	remarkable	remarkably

Question 5.
Find the words from the passage that mean the following:

1. usual
2. raised to higher position
3. stable
4. without enough money to pay what you owe

Answer:

1. customary
2. hoisted
3. stationary
4. bankrupt

Question 6.
Make a list of customers of the Bank.:
Answer:
List of the customers: general merchant, customers of shops, betel-seller, the tailor, the free vendor, the jeweller, the beggar and many others.

Question 7.
Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ’A’	Column ‘B’
1. awful	(a) the direct route
2. nicked	(b) the act of happening quickly.
3. beeline	(c) cut slightly
4. rapidity of fire	(d) shocking

Answer:

Column ’A’	Column ‘B’
1. awful	(d) shocking
2. nicked	(c) cut slightly
3. beeline	(a) the direct route
4. rapidity of fire	(b) the act of happening quickly.

Question 8.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. squatting	(a) guessing
2. frenzy	(b) difficult situation
3. speculating	(c) wild excitement
4. dilemma	(d) sitting on one’s heels

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. squatting	(d) sitting on one’s heels
2. frenzy	(c) wild excitement
3. speculating	(a) guessing
4. dilemma	(b) difficult situation

Question 9.
Find the describing words for the following from the passage:

1. fund
2. manager
3. speed

Answer:

1. emergency fund
2. harassed manager
3. top speed

Question 10.
Write one word for the following:

1. a person who deliberately causes trouble to people.
2. a person who washes clothes for other people.
3. a person who behaves extremely noisy and violent way in public.
4. a person who is in charge of the business of an organisation.

Answer:

1. a mischief-maker
2. a washerman
3. a hooligan
4. a manager

Question 11.
Find and write the infinitives with ‘to’ from the passage:
Answer:

1. to return
2. to placate
3. to go
4. to sweep
5. to take up
6. to be paid
7. to claim
8. to await
9. to get.

Question 12.
Underline the odd man:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. washerman, mischief-maker, sweeper, counter, hooligan
2. hurtled, cried, declared, gathered, joined
3. their, our, his, they, your
4. sound, locker, new, door, broom, bicycle

Activities based on Contextual Grammar:

Question 1.
He called out to Nathu.
(Rewrite the sentence in Past Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
He was calling out to Nathu.

Question 2.
Mrs Srivastava said, “Tell him to come and see me tomorrow.” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer:
Mrs Srivastava told (asked) him to tell him: to come and see her the next day.

Question 3.
He swept the steps.
(Begin your sentence with ‘The steps …)
Answer:
The steps were swept by him.

Question 4.
Sitaram was on his delivery round.
(Choose the correct question tag)
(a) was he?
(b) didn’t he?
(c) wasn’t he?
Answer:
Sitaram was on his delivery round, wasn’t he?

Question 5.
Mrs Bhushan went in search of her husband. He was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore’s photography shop.
(Rewrite the sentence joining it with ‘who)
Answer:
Mrs Bhushan went in search of her husband who was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore’s photography shop.

Question 6.
That summer was the hottest in the history of Pipalnagar.
(Change the sentence into Positive Degree.)
Answer:
No other summer in the history of Pipalnagar was so hot as that.

Question 7.
‘Shocking!’ (Rewrite it as an assertive sentence.)
Answer:
It was really very shocking.

Question 8.
Rewrite the following sentences joining with when/where/which/why:

Question a.
He sped across the road to the general:
merchant’s store. There was a telephone there.
Answer:
He sped across the road to the general merchant’s store where there was a telephone.

Question 9.
Mr Kishore said, “Deep Chand, have you heard the latest?” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer:
Mr Kishore asked Deep Chand if he had heard the latest.

Question 10.
The Seth was holidaying in Kashmir. (Frame a wh-question to get the underlined word as answer.)
Answer:
Where was the Seth holidaying?

Question 11.
I must know the reason. You are late.
(Join the sentence with the word ‘why’.)
Answer:
I must know why you are late.

Question 12.
He was hiding in Pipalnagar.
(Rewrite the sentence using Simple Present Tense.)
Answer:
He hides in Pipalnagar.

Question 13.
He wasn’t sure he could persuade the crowd.
(Add a question tag.)
Answer:
He wasn’t sure he could persuade the crowd, was he?

Personal Response:

Question 1.
What qualities do you find in Sitaram?
Answer:
Sitaram was a hardworking young boy. He ‘ was always ready to help others and sympathetic towards suffering people. He felt happy to serve his customer and his friend.

Question 2.
What makes you angry? What do you do then?
OR
How do you show your annoyance?
Answer:
Somebody’s bad behaviour or arrogance makes me angry. When I get annoyed I do not react with harsh words or any violent action. I try to keep myself cool and try to bring to his/her notice, the wrong he/she is doing with me. I shall take time: and prove him/her wrong.

Question 3.
Do you think, Mr Bhushan was right to compare his wife with a bee in a flower garden? Give your reason.
Answer:
Yes, I think Mr Bhushan was absolutely right to compare his wife with a bee in flower garden. We know that bees buzz from flower to flower in gardens for collecting honey. He knew that his wife similarly used to visit many shops for selecting her clothes or only to have a look at them.

Question 4.
Why, do you think, did the elderly gentleman rush to his office for a chequebook?
Answer:
The elderly gentleman had heard the rumour about Seth Govind Ram’s Bank. He thought that the Seth had gone broke and so he must have fled to another town. I think the gentleman ran for his chequebook because he wanted to withdraw all his money from the bank before it was declared bankrupt.

Question 5.
Have you ever heard a rumour that harmed people? Elaborate it.
Answer:
Yes, I have not only heard but also have experienced such a rumour that has harmed people. We had been to a theatre to watch a movie. It was the first show of the movie. In the middle of the show a person shouted ‘Fire! Fire!’. People in the theatre left their seats in fright and ran helter- skelter to the exits for safety. Many fell and were trampled underfoot in the rush. It was an awful scene. Truth came to light that the miscreant was an agent of a producer who wanted the movie to fail.

Question 6.
How are rumours spread? Are the rumours harmful? Why?/Why not?
Answer:
The rumour-mongers talk to some people about a news, which is not true. They talk to others and it goes from one person to another and spreads like forest fire. They generally don’t think if the news is reliable or rational or false. Some rumours are harmful and some are harmless. The rumours that are spread intentionally to harm the sentiments of people are harmful. These rumours depress, disturb and cause harassment to people. The rumours that are spread just for fun are harmless but they fool people.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Nathu raised his hands in a gesture of horror. He cried. (Join the sentences beginning with the word ‘Raising’.)
Answer:
Raising his hand in a gesture of horror Nathu cried.

Question 2.
He was determined to get his pay.
(Change the sentence into exclamatory sentence.)
Answer:
How determined he was to get his pay!

Question 3.
Give us our money.
(Change the sentence in Passive Voice.)
Answer:
Let our money be given to us.

Question 4.
So, they gathered outside.
(Write the sentence in Present Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
So, they are gathering outside.

Question 5.
Complete the words by using the correct letters:

1. r o _ n d
2. t h i _ k
3. p l _ t e
4. s t _ r e

Answer:

1. r o u n d
2. t h i n k
3. p l a t e
4. s t o r e

Question 6.
Put the words in alphabetical order:

1. shook, beggar, thousand, jeweller.
2. soon, street, seldom, speculate.

Answer:

1. beggar, jeweller, shook, thousand.
2. seldom, soon, speculate, street.

Question 7.
Punctuate the following sentences:
1. fetch the Seth, we know hes hiding in a safe deposit locker
2. Do you know my dear that Seth govind Rams bank cant even pay its employees
Answer:
1. “Fetch the Seth, we know he’s hiding in a safe deposit locker!”
2. “Do you know, my dear, that Seth Govind Ram’s bank cant even pay its employees?”

Question 8.
Write related words as shown in the example:
(Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 9.
Complete these word-chain of verbs:
tell → ………. → …………. → ………. → …………..
Answer:
tell → learn → need → dare → eat.

Do as directed:

1. Attempt any one:

Question a.
Make a meaningful sentence of your own using the phrase: to take up
Answer:
Recently he has taken up a new project in hand.
OR
Question b.
Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully:
This is the answer – ………………..
Answer:
This is the answer that I was longing for.

2. Attempt anyone:

Question a.
Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
1. possible
2. certain
Answer:
1. impossible
2. uncertain
OR
Question b.
Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
1. possible
2. certain
Answer:
1. It is not possible to do this work in such a short time.
2. The young boy was certain about his future career.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 4.1 The World is Mine Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 4.1 The World is Mine

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 4.1 The World is Mine Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up:
Chit-chat

1. Form groups and discuss the following turn by turn:

Question (a)
What do you often, complain to your parents/eiders about?
Answer:
We often complain to our parents/elders about the things that we don’t have.

Question (b)
Name some of the things, you have in your possession, which your younger brother/sister does not have.
Answer:
I have my mobile, bank account, sports shoes but my younger brother does not have them.

Question (c)
Name one thing that, at present, you are craving to possess, most of all.
Answer:
At present, I am craving most of all, to possess my own laptop.

Question (d)
Read the translated Arabic proverb given below and discuss what it means to convey –
‘I complained that I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet’.
Answer:
The translated Arabic proverb means to convey that I am unhappy because I haven’t got shoes but when I saw a man who had no feet, I felt very happy that God has gifted me with feet.

2. Read the poem below and fill in the gaps choosing the appropriate words given in the brackets, to make it meaningful. Also suggest a title of your own:

Question 1.
Read the poem below and fill in the gaps choosing the appropriate words given in the brackets, to make it meaningful. Also suggest a title of your own: (hours/fall/flowers/at all/ birthday /years/tears/ shadows)
– Count your garden by the …………….
Never by the lea ves that …………….
Count your days by golden …………..
Don remember clouds ………………

– Count your nights by stars, not ……………
Count your life with smiles, not ……………
And with joy. on evely ……………
Count your age by friends not …………..
Answer:
Title: Think positive Be happy!
Count your garden by the flowers
Never by the leaves that fall
Count your days by golden hours
Don’t remember clouds at all

Count your nights by stars, not shadows
Count your life with smiles, not tears
And with joy, on every birthday
Count your age by friends not years.

3. Fill in the table on your own:

Question 1.
Fill in the table on your own:

Answer:

What makes me extremely happy?	What makes me extremely sad?
1. If someone praises me.	1. If I do not get things that I like.
2. When I get gift from others.	2. If someone blames me unnecessarily.
3. Going for outing/ picnic.	3. When my parents or teachers shout at me.
4. When I go out for shopping.	4. When someone dear to me dies.

4. Make the world a happy place by changing negative things into positive ones.

Question 1.
Make the world a happy place by changing negative things into positive ones.

Answer:

Sad world	Happy world
1. hatred	1. love
2. injustice	2. justice
3. poverty	3. richness
4. intolerance	4. tolerance
5. selfishness	5. unselfishness/selflessness
6. fear	6. confidence/fearlessness
7. jealousy	7. admiration/appreciations
8. enmity	8. friendship
9. differences	9. unity
10. unrest	10. peace
11. dirt	11. purity/cleanliness
12. sorrow	12. happiness/joy

English Workshop:
(Based on full Poem)

1. Complete the following, after reading the poem.

Question 1.
Complete the following, after reading the poem.
(a) The poet saw a lovely girl hobble down ………….. .
(b) The poet wanted to buy from the lad …………… .
(c) The poet told the boy to join others to play but he couldn’t …………… .
(d) The poet requests …………… to forgive him.
Answer:
The poet met a lovely girl on a bus.
The poet wanted to buy from the lad some sweets.
The poet told the boy to join the others to play but he couldn’t hear.
The poet requests God to forgive him.

2. Match the following.

Question 1.
Match the following.

Answer:
(a) A beautiful girl……. – had one leg and used a crutch.
(b) The lad who was selling candies……….. – was blind
(c) The child who was watching the others play…. – could not hear the poet.
(d) The poet says that the world is mine because…. – by the grace of God he can experience this beautiful Torld

3. What does the poet mean when she says ‘The world is mine?’ Explain the importance of the title with reference to the poem.

Question 1.
What does the poet mean when she says ‘The world is mine?’ Explain the importance of the title with reference to the poem.
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Answer:
The poet means to say that we must count our blessings and be grateful for the good things in our life rather than complaining about the things which we think we lack. By the end of every stanza the poet says that she is grateful to God for giving her everything in the world she wants in life. So the title of the poem is appropriate with reference to the poem. It gives the gist of the poem, ‘Contentment is happiness’.

4. Answer in your own words:

Question (a)
What is the theme of the poem?
Answer:
The Central Idea of the poem is that you must count your blessings (=to be grateful for the good things in your life) rather than complain about the things which you think, you lack. When you are thankful to God for all the good things you are endowed with, then the world and its joys are yours. Then you cherish the things which you often take for granted and find no reason for complaining.

Question (b)
Do you think people with some handicap should beg for money? Justify your response.
Answer:
People with some handicap should not beg for money because God gifts them something extraordinary with which they can earn their bread and butter. Working even in hard conditions is better than begging. The handicapped can utilize some of their gifted qualities for living normal life, not very different from the rest.

Question (c)
What is better?
(i) To completely take over the work and responsibility of a disabled person in order to help
(OR)
(ii) Encourage such a person to do it himself/ herself in a different way. Justify your choice.
Answer:
It is better that we should encourage a disabled person to do something in his/her life. Besides his/her handicap, God blesses him/her with extraordinary power with which he/she can work and earn money and respect in their lives. To completely take over the responsibility of a disabled  person in order to help will make him/her dependent all his/her life and he/she will live helpless and ; disgraceful life throughout.

5. Make a list of pairs of rhyming words from the extract.

Question (a)
Make a list of pairs of rhyming words from the extract.
For example, whine – mine, …………., …………….
Answer:

1. hair – fair
2. charm – harm
3. kind – blind.

Question (b)
The Rhyme scheme of the first two stanzas is ………….
Answer:
1. aabcc (first stanza)
2. abbccdd (second stanza)

6. Pick out from the poem lines which contain the following figures of speech:

Question 1.
Pick out from the poem lines which contain the following figures of speech:
(a) Inversion ………………………………………….
Answer:
Today, upon a bus, I saw a very beautiful girl.
The correct order of the sentence would be
I saw a very beautiful girl upon a bus today.

(b) Interrogation ………………………………………
Answer:
I stopped a moment, then I said, “Why don’t you join the others dear? ”.

(c) Onomatopoeia ………………………………………
Answer:
O’ God, forgive me when I whine.

(d) Apostrophe ……………………………………………
Answer:
O God, forgive me when I whine.

7. Pick out 4 lines that contain imagery:

Question 1.
Pick out 4 lines that contain imagery:
(a) ………………………………………..
(b) ………………………………………..
(c) ………………………………………..
(d) ………………………………………..
Answer:
(a) I saw lovely girl with silken hair. I saw her hobble down the aisle.
(b) I saw a child with eyes of blue.
(c) With eyes to see the sunset’s glow.
(d) With ears to hear what I would know.

8. Among your classmates, one is lame, the second one can’t hear properly and the third one can’t see this beautiful world. All of them are facing lots of difficulties in life. Compose a dialogue among them, about the problems and difficulties faced by them. You ; can take help of the following dialogue to expand your ideas:

Question 1.
Among your classmates, one is lame, the second one can’t hear properly and the third one can’t see this beautiful world. All of them are facing lots of difficulties in life. Compose a dialogue among them, about the problems and difficulties faced by them. You ; can take help of the following dialogue to expand your ideas:
Student 1: Do you know, how many problems I have to face when I decide to go anywhere?
Student 2: I can’t hear anything.
Student 3: So, sad! You both can’t walk or hear but my problem is more serious than yours. You know, I can’t see this beautiful world. (Now continue in your notebook.)
Answer:
Title: Helping each other wins through your problems

1. Raj: Do you know, how many problems I (a lame) have to face when I decide to go anywhere?
2. Sanju: Yes, I can understand but at least you (a deaf) can hear, I can’t hear anything.
3. Amit: So, sad! You both can’t walk or hear (a blind) but my problem is more serious than yours. You know, I can’t see this beautiful world.
4. Sanju: No dear, I can’t hear but I can walk.
5. Raj: But I can’t walk like you. But I can I hear and speak.
6. Amit: See, all of us lack something in our life. If we come together, we will be of great help to each other.
7. Raj: You are absolutely right. If Sanju and you take me on your back I will describe this beautiful world to you.
8. Sanju: You are right, my dear. I am strong enough to carry you but how can I hear what you say?
9. Amit: Don’t be disappointed. Raj can speak and see this beautiful world. I am good at using of my hands and facial emotions. Don’t worry, you can understand what we mean to say by our expressions and gestures.
10. Raj: That’s good. If we help each other, we can understand what our teachers teach and our friends say.
11. Sanju: I can see and I am strong enough to face difficulties in our life. If you are ready to become my ‘ears’ I will definitely help you.
12. Amit: Of course. You both are my two eyes and I can see this beautiful world through your eyes.
13. Raj: Thanks both of you for being my two legs. Now I think we will not face any difficulty in our life, if we come together and live together.
14. Sanju: Absolutely right! Let’s come together and Amit and make our life easy, enjoyable, smooth, secure and favourable.

9. Develop/Complete the story in your own words and try to end it with a related moral/proverb. Suggest a title:

Question 1.
A polio victim and a strong, but visually challenged man, were friends. They wished to go to pay homage at a place of worship, three kilometres away. Now, continue the story and try to end it with a related moral/proverb.
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Answer:
You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours A polio victim and a strong, but visually challenged man, were friends. They wished to go to pay homage at a place of worship, three kilometres away. After walking some distance Mohan, who was a polio victim couldn’t walk further. So he requested his friend Yeshudas to wait for him under a shade of a tree.

Yeshudas, the visually challenged man was very strong and kind. He told his friend, f “If you are really tired, I will take you on my back and if you show me the way, we will reach the place ! of worship on time. Mohan agreed and said to Yeshudas, “That’s a good idea. I will show you the way and whenever you get tired I will walk a little. Don’t worry! I will not be a burden throughout the journey.” “Good, but my dear friend, I wouldn’t mind to carry you on my back till we reach our destination.”

In this way, they decided to help each other. Yeshudas lifted his friend Mohan on his back and showed him the way. With the help of each other both of them could reach the Shiva temple on time and paid homage to lord Shiva. They proved that “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”

Where there is a will, there is a way
Help each other and win what you wish.

10. Recite/Read your favourite or any English poem before the class. Take help of the following points while reciting the poem:

Question 1.
Recite/Read your favourite or any English poem before the class. Take help of the following points while reciting the poem:
(a) Confidence and fluency
(b) Appropriate pronunciation and intonation
(c) Take proper pauses/stresses
(d) Proper voice and tone
(e) Pay attention to the music and rhythm of words and lines.

11. Translate into your medium of instructions:

Question (a)
A disabled person is needed in society, so that normal people can realize their blessings.
Answer:
सर्वसामान्य लोकांना त्यांना मिळालेल्या वरदानांची जाणीव व्हावी, याकरिता समाजात दिव्यांग (विकलांग) व्यक्ती असण्याची गरज असते.

Question (b)
A true friend ignores your weaknesses, corrects you and encourages you to make full use of your strengths.
Answer:
खरा मित्र तुमच्या उणिवांकडे (कमतरतांकडे) दुर्लक्ष करतो, तुमच्या चुका दुरुस्त करतो आणि तुमच्या क्षमतांचा पुरेपूर उपयोग करण्याकरिता उत्तेजन देतो.

Question (c)
One cannot change everything that one faces; but nothing can be changed unless one faces it.
Answer:
एखादयाला धैर्याने तोंड दयावी लागणारी प्रत्येक गोष्ट बदलता येणे शक्य नसते, परंतु धैर्याने सामोरे गेल्याशिवाय कोणालाही कोणतीच गोष्ट बदलणे शक्य नसते.

12. Write a letter to your father requesting him to attend the social and cultural gathering of your school. Take help of the points given below.

Question 1.
Write a letter to your father requesting him to attend the social and cultural gathering of your school.
Take help of the points given below.
(a) Social and cultural gathering a mega event.
(b) Varieties of activities conducted in the gathering.
(c) Your participation in two or three activities.
(d) Need to boost your confidence.
Answer:
Sameer Sane,
Blue Star Boys’ Hostel,
Panchgani,
Dist – Satara.
26th Dec., 2020

Dear father,
I was quiet happy to read your second letter in a week. I am happy to write this letter to invite you for our social and cultural gathering. You know it is a mega event of our school and we always eagerly wait for it.

This year being the Golden Jubilee Year of our school, it is going to be a great event. So we are allowed to invite our parents. There will be varieties of activities performed in it. I am participating in a solo dance, a skit and a group dance. You know I always like to do something different. Our school really provides a good opportunity through our Annual Gathering. We always try to bring some social issues through cultural activities, so this time we are focusing on the theme, “Save the girl child”. Hope you will appreciate it.

The gathering will be held on 3rd January from 7 ’o clock to ll’o clock in the evening. So I request you to attend it with mother and be a part of my happiness. Everything is going well and good here. Don’t worry about my studies. How is granny now? Convey my regards to mom, granny and Sawant aunty, our neighbour.

I am eagerly waiting for your arrival on the day of gathering. And please call me on mobile so that I can confirm the seats for both of you.

Your loving son,
Sameer Sane

13. Project:

Question 1.
Divide the class into groups and conduct a poster-making competition for an Eye/Blood Donation Camp. Fix up the details of the above camp, like time, place etc.:
(Note : Students should do this project on their own and present it before the class.)

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 4.1 The World is Mine Additional Important Questions and Answers

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
State whether you Agree or Disagree with the following statements:
Answer:

1. The poet saw a lovely girl in a train. – Disagree
2. A beautiful girl had one leg and used a crutch. – Agree
3. The lad who was selling sweet was very sad. – Disagree
4. The poet was very kind with the lad who was selling sweet. – Agree

Question 2.
Complete the following sentences by using an appropriate word from the poem:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. The girl was lovely, gay and fair.
2. The lad thanked the poet for his kindness.

Question 3.
Complete the following sentences:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. The boy was watching the others play.
2. While walking down the street, the poet saw a boy with blue eyes.

Question 4.
State whether the following statements are True or False:
Answer:

1. The poet told the lad to join others to play. – True
2. The poet could not hear the boy. – False
3. The poet requests the boy to forgive him. – False
4. The poet is very lucky by the grace of God. – True
5. The boy was watching the circus – False
6. The boy whom the poet met could not hear. – True
7. The writer didn’t pay any attention to the boy. – False
8. The eyes of the boy were red – False

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Match the information in column ‘A’ with column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. The poet saw a lovely girl…. 2. The lad who was selling sweets….	1. was calm and had a charm on his face. 2. had one leg and used a crutch.

Answer:
1. The poet saw a lovely girl………… – on a bus.
2. The lad who was selling sweets ……….. – was calm and had a charm on his face.

Question 2.
Describe the young girl in the bus.
Answer:
The young girl in the bus was very beautiful and happy. She was also very fair. She had lovely silken hair. But unfortunately she was walking with a limp.

Question 3.
What did the speaker in the poem not realize while chatting with the young lad?
Answer:
When the speaker in the poem was chatting with the young lad he didn’t realize that the young lad was blind.

Question 4.
Complete the following web:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 5.
Match the following.
Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. When the boy looked ahead without a word, the poet realized that….	(a) by the grace of God he can experience this beautiful world.
2. The poet requests God to…..	(b) he was deaf.

Answer:
1. When the boy looked ahead without a word, the poet realized that…. – he was deaf.
2. The poet requests God to – forgive him.

Question 6.
Why did the blue-eyed boy not join the others in their game?
Answer:
The blue-eyed boy did not join the others in their game because he could not hear as he was deaf.

Question 7.
What does the speaker thank God for?
Answer:
After meeting some disabled people, the speaker realised that even though these people lacked something in their life, they were happy. He thanks God because he is blessed with everything to live a happy life so he realises that there is nothing in the world for him to complain.

Activities based on Poetic Devices:

Question 1.
Write down rhyming pairs from the extract.
Answer:
Rhyming pairs

1. blue – do
2. dear – hear
3. whine – mine
4. glow – know

Appreciation of poem:

1. Title: The title of the poem is ‘The world is mine’.
2. Poet: The poem is written by Joy Lovelet Crawford.
3. Rhyme scheme : Rhyming scheme of the 1st and last stanza is same aabcc, second stanza
   abbccdd, 3rd stanza aabbcc, 4th stanza aabcc.
4. Figure of Speech (Any 1): Apostrophe, Inversion
5. Theme / Central Idea : The Central Idea of the poem is that you must count your blessings (=to be grateful for the good things in your life) rather than complain about the things which you think, you lack.

When you are thankful to God for all the good things you are endowed with, then the world and its joys are yours. Then you cherish the things which you often take for granted and find no reason for complaining.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 3.5 The Alchemy of Nature Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 3.5 The Alchemy of Nature

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 3.5 The Alchemy of Nature Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up:
Chit-chat:

1. Divide the class into five groups. Discuss in the group the following topics. (One question for each group.)

Question (a)
Seeds regenerate from another seed.
Answer:
Regeneration is the renewal of germplasm accessions by sowing seeds which will possess the same characteristics as the original population.

Question (b)
Plants and flowers wilt and become one with the other.
Answer:
Wilting is the loss of rigidity of non- woody parts of plants if they do not get water to thrive and soil is too dry.

Question (c)
Cacti (-Pidgd ) thrive in the desert region.
Answer:
Cacti (plural of cactus) lack leaves, instead they have spines which help preventing the loss of water and mineral content in the desert plants.

Question (d)
Bare nature turns green in spring.
Answer:
As temperatures warm and days get longer, forest ecosystem begins the transition from winter to spring.

Question (e)
Caterpillar turns into butterfly.
Answer:
It is truly a fantastic mechanism developed by nature. For a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly, it digests itself using enzymes triggered by hormones.
(Each group will present their discussion in front of the class.)

2. Role of Nature:

Question 1.
Role of Nature:
Discuss in pairs, the role played by nature and complete the web-diagram.

Answer:

3. Look at the following things. Discuss with your friend, what you learn from them.

Question 1.
Look at the following things. Discuss with your friend, what you learn from them.
(a) A bee …………………..
(b) An eagle ……………….
(c) A creeper ……………..
(d) The river ………………
(e) Rainfall ………………..
(f) Sun ………………………
Answer:
(a) A bee – teamwork and hard work
(b) An eagle – a strong vision/far-sightedness
(c) A creeper – perseverance
(d) The river – go with the flow/to face calamities
(e) Rainfall – dedication
(f) Sunlight up the lives of others/to give light and energy to others.

English Workshop:

1. Go through the text again and complete the web that highlights the various features of flower of ‘hibiscus’ plant. One is done for you.

Question 1.
Go through the text again and complete the web that highlights the various features of flower of ‘hibiscus’ plant. One is done for you.

Answer:

2. The writer explains the contrast features of ‘water’ and ‘rock’ in the text. Write all the features of both water and rock in the given table:

Question 1.
The writer explains the contrast features of ‘water’ and ‘rock’ in the text. Write all the features of both water and rock in the given table:

Answer:

Water	Rock
gentle	hard
command	gives in (humble)
flows over stone (perseverance)	takes the shape that water commands (obedient)

3. Impossible itself says ‘I M possible’. Do you agree? Justify your answer by citing some examples from the text and some that you have experienced or heard from someone.

Question 1.
Impossible itself says ‘I M possible’. Do you agree? Justify your answer by citing some examples from the text and some that you have experienced or heard from someone.
Answer:
Yes I agree, it is possible to do the most difficult of things, provided we have the will and conviction to do so. We can clearly know this from the passage. The bits of grass, the tree in the winter and the tiny ants, etc. are the examples from the passage.

The example that comes to my mind as justification is that of Sudha Chandran, the dancer. Though her leg was amputated below the knee, with great grit and determination, she restarted dancing and went on to become a famous dancer and actress. This shows that one can do things which seem to be impossible.

4. Find synonyms from the text for the following words/phrases.

Question 1.
Find synonyms from the text for the following words/phrases.
Answer:

1. a strong feeling of fear or respect – awe
2. to direct authoritatively – command
3. to peer through – peep
4. large and impressively beautiful – majestic
5. easily broken or damaged – delicate

5. How can you prove this maxim to be incorrect-’Too many cooks spoil the broth.’ Write a counterview on the given topic. (clue-teamwork)

Question 1.
How can you prove this maxim to be incorrect-’Too many cooks spoil the broth.’ Write a counterview on the given topic. (clue-teamwork)
Answer:
The maxim says when there are too many people involved in trying to do the same thing, the final result will not be good. But I believe that the teamwork is always good. We all know that unity is strength and it is of great value in every walk of life. If we come together and work, definitely our strength gets increased.

When there are a lot of people working on a project, then that project may not be completed to such a high standard because an individual can work better than many. It is the common perception of the people. But I think if a lot of people are working on a project, every one will use his talent, calibre, strength to take that project to higher level. So it will be completed on time with good standard.

Even when many cooks come together and try to make a single dish with their experience in different fields, it will become fantabulous. One dish will be prepared in variety of taste, colour and with varieties of combination. So it never gets spoiled. So I think the maxim too many cooks spoil the broth, is totally wrong in fact it adds flavour to that dish.

6. Make a list of all the words related to the word Ocean:

Question 1.
Make a list of all the words related to the word Ocean:
Answer:
Fishers, fish, salty, saline water, species, different water, high tide, low tide, pacific, gulf, bay, ships, pirates, piracy, warships, cruisers, oceanic currents.

7. The author has very positively described the different things in nature. Add the special features of each one of them:

Question 1.
The author has very positively described the different things in nature. Add the special features of each one of them. Add on the list.

Answer:

Part of Nature	Special feature	Value learnt
1. Water	It gently flows every day and for years.	Keep on working gently for the well-being of the people.
2. Rainbow	Beauty	Add colours to the surroundings, make all happy.
3. Caterpillar	Sacrifice for creating new life.	Changing (turning) for better results.
4. Hibiscus	one day life.	We should live our life to its fullest.
5. Rocks	Though hard, it does not dominate or offer resistance.	Be humble and stay still and endure unpleasant things without complaining.
6. Grass	Evergreen	There is always an opening even when the things seem to be impossible.
7. Tree	Stands firmly in cold winter.	Wait resolutely in difficult times.
8. Ants	Organized	Teamwork and perseverance are always rewarded.
9. The wind	Flow	Make people happy with your activities and passion.
10. Spider webs	Delicate	Be strong in every situation and difficulty.

8. Your friend has his board exam. He studies for 14 hours a day, sitting at one place. Write a letter to him giving him tips to relax and be stress-free.

Question 1.
Your friend has his board exam. He studies for 14 hours a day, sitting at one place. Write a letter to him giving him tips to relax and be stress free.
Answer:
Vikas Shinde
16, Malhar Sankul,
Hadapsar,
Pune,
12th Jan., 2021.

Dear Mahesh,

I received a call from aunty telling about your preparations for forthcoming board examinations. I am shocked to hear that you study for 14 to 15 hours a day sitting at one place. I don’t understand how do you bear it?

You might have heard about “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” It means without time off from work a person becomes both bored and dull. I know the board’s exams are around the corner, but if you work as usual with your tension, anxiety and pressure, it is going to be harmful to your health. Our body is not a machine. It needs some rest. It’s my advice to you to take some rest after certain l intervals. Watch T.V. for sometime, listen to music to refresh your mind, chat with your family members and friends, play with your friends. It will refresh your mind.

Take a break after 2-3 hours and give essential time to your mind and body. It will be good for you. I know you are a scholar and always get good marks in exam. But it doesn’t mean that you should ignore your health. Health is wealth. So concentrate on it, too. Hope you will try to understand what I mean to say and follow my tips rigorously.

Convey my regards to uncle and aunt and love to little Riya. Be in touch on mobile.

Your loving friend,
Vikas

9. You have an Environment Protection Week to be celebrated in your school. You have invited an environmentalist. You have to interview him/her about how to save environment. Frame about 10-12 questions for the interview.

Question 1.
You have an Environment Protection Week to be celebrated in your school. You have invited an environmentalist. You have to interview him/her about how to save environment. Frame about 10-12 questions for the interview.
Answer:
Good morning Sir/Madam. Happy to see you here in our school. I welcome you on behalf of our school.

1. Will you please tell us about your work in this field?
2. Were you really interested in this field from the beginning?
3. As an environmentalist, when did you start your work? What exactly do you do?
4. What do you think about diminishing percentage of trees and forest?
5. What is your ‘end of the world prediction’, If we don’t keep global temperature below 1.5°C?
6. What do you think the Government should do?
7. What will you tell the people who do not believe in widely discussed climate change?
8. Being a citizen of our country, what do you expect from every citizen about this intense problem?
9. If there’s one thing that everyone could do today to help protect the environment, what would that be?
10. What advice would you give to young generation at this moment?

10. Write a news report on ‘Environment Day’ celebrated in your school.

Question 1.
Write a news report on ‘Environment Day’ celebrated in your school.
Answer:
Environment Day Celebrations

Nagpur, June 7: ‘World Environment Day’ was celebrated in New Era School with great funfare on June 5. The main purpose of the celebration was to spread awareness among people and students about the need to protect the environment and the ways to do it.

The day was flagged off by a tree plantation drive in the locality. 300 quick-growing trees, which do not need much water on a daily basis, were planted near the school compound wall and in the surrounding area. An eminent environmentalist, Mr. A. T. Ali, spoke on the ways to protect the environment. He also judged the ‘Posters and Photographs’ exhibition organized by the school students and gave away prizes for the best entries.

Environment-friendly articles, like disposable plates and cups made from bamboo and banana stem, bags made from leaf wastes, etc. were on sale. Students gave continuous power-point presentations on the threats to the environment. Last but not the least, was the spirited debate on the topic. ‘Man: The worst enemy of the Environment’.

All in all, the day was a great success, and has certainly made a difference to the way people view our environment.

11. Develop a story with the given ending. Give a suitable title and moral.

Question 1.
Develop a story with the given ending. Give a suitable title and moral.
……………….. and so, Aditi decided to plant more trees.
Answer:
Save trees, save earth

It was the world earth day celebration in Aditi’s school. Aditi was attending it with a least interest as she was not interested in listening to such a boring subject from anybody. She was sitting forcefully for the guest’s lecture with her friends.

The chief guest, who was a renowned environmentalist started with a good slogan based on the earth and emphasised that the earth is the only known planet in this universe where we get all the necessary requisites of life, but the healthy survival is possible for years and years only when we take care and love our earth. Aditi suddenly became curious and started listening with apt attention.

He continued saying “because of the advancement in the life style, industrialization and deforestation; the condition of the earth is deteriorating day by day. It is being full of pollution, global warming and greenhouse gases. There is an urgent need to save our earth because it is the planet where we live. We need to do nothing more in order to maintain the greenery of the earth.

We just need to plant more trees, grow them well, to reduce the pollution level, to maintain the temperature level and to save our mother planet. We should understand our responsibility towards our mother earth and the future of the next generations. As they would not survive on this earth if there will not be a clean and natural climate.”

Aditi realised it and thought a lot and decided to take a positive step very seriously to save the earth. She thought seriously over the solution and that was planting more and more trees. She decided to create awareness among the people as well. She told everyone…

Save earth; save life
No earth… No life
No earth, No birth
Plant trees, Save mother earth

She understood that there will be no human beings on this earth if there will be no trees. If we have to save our lives, we have to plant more and more trees. So, Aditi decided to plant many trees after listening to that effective lecture of the chief, guest.

12. Just for laughs!

Question 1.
Divide the class into two groups : On 12 to 15 slips of paper, Group A writes 12 to 15 conditional clauses beginning with ‘if’.
(For example: If I work hard, I shall have a pizza. (Group B write 12 to 15 main clauses)
Now one student from Group ‘A’ reads the first conditional clause (possibility) and one student from Group ‘B’ reads the first main clause. It forms crazy sentences, just for laughter and fun. Enjoy.
Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
1. If I read a book,	my mother will shout at me.
2. If I do not study hard,	I will become the chief minister.
3. If you do not come to school,	teacher will come to your home.
4. If she gets a new mobile	she will run away from her home.
5. If the boys get freedom in the class,	they will keep silence in the class.

Language Study

Question 1.
Match the pairs of antonyms:

Answer:

1. gentle × hard
2. impossible × possible
3. colossal × small
4. short × long
5. difficult × easy
6. delicate × strong

Question 2.
Complete the table:

Answer:

Noun	Verb	Adjectives	Adverb
strongness, strength	strengthen	strong	strongly
passion	×	passionate	passionately
change	change	changeable	×
organization	organize	organizational	organizationally

Live English

Be a Netizen

Question (a)
Read the extract and underline the words which suggest that emails are fast, cheap and an easy communication tool.
Answer:
Email stands for electronic mail. Slowly and gradually email has replaced the old postal mails or snail mails. Having an email address is like having a postal address in a global village of internet. If you do not have one, you do not exist in today’s virtual world.

The reasons for popularity of emails are many. Emails can be achieved, saved, retrieved. Email is eco-friendly as people rarely take printouts of the mails. The main reason is its ease of access as anybody can access it on phone at the cost of cheap internet, anytime, anywhere.

Email writing is easy but it’s different from writing text messages. Text message is informal and rapid sharing of thoughts between two acquaintances. Emails are written and read by professionals, however, both arrive in inbox.

Like a citizen has his own home address, let’s sign up for the email and be a netizen. There are many free email service providers like Google, Yahoo, Outlook, Rediff, icloud, etc.

Question (b)
Follow these five simple steps to write an effective email. Click Compose to start writing email.
Answer:
Steps for Writing a Formal E-Mail:
1. Begin with a greeting.
Example: ‘Dear Sunil”, “Dear Sir/Madam”
2. Thank the recipient.
If you are replying, say Thank you for contacting”, If you got a reply, say Thank you for your prompt reply”
3. State your purpose.
For new email, begin by saying “I am writing in reference to..”
4. Add your closing remarks.
Example: Thank You for…”, I look forward to hearing from you.”
5. End with a closing.
Example: “Best Regards, Sincerely, Thanks and Regards etc.,”

Steps for sending an email:

Question 1.
Steps for sending an email:
1. Write proper mail ID in ‘To’
2. Use a short and accurate ‘subject’ line.
3. Click ‘Send’ button to send the email.
Answer:
1. Log in to your gmail account so that you are on the dashboard (main page) of your mail account.
2. Click ‘Compose’.
3. A new blank email window will open up in the
‘To’ box, type in the email address of the recipient.
4. Write the ‘Subject’.
5. Type your message in the main body field of your email.
6. Click the ‘Send’ button at the bottom of the composed window.
7. You will receive a message i.e. ‘Sent mail’.

Question (c)
Read the following sample email formats and prepare your own.
Sample Email formats
Answer:

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 3.5 The Alchemy of Nature Additional Important Questions and Answers

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Complete the following web: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 2.
State whether the following are True or False:
Answer:

1. On the rocky beach the writer found rocks curved and sculpted by the water – True
2. When we listen to the Nature, it leaves us in complete awe. – True
3. We should not live our life to its fullest. – False
4. The water was shaped by the rocks. – False

Question 3.
Choose the correct alternatives and complete the following sentences :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. In the cold winter month, the tree was bare of all leaves.
(a) full
(b) withdrew
(c) bare
(d) short

2. We find innumerable stars in the infinite sky.
(a) clouds
(b) crowds
(c) stars
(d) moons.

3. There is always an opening even in impossible things.
(a) opening
(b) closing
(c) enjoying
(d) singing

4. Water without hint of ego, changes its form according to the dictates of the sun and the wind.
(a) the earth
(b) the sun
(c) the moon
(d) the horizon.

Question 4.
State who/what:
Answer:

1. Colours the entire sky. – Rainbow
2. Takes new shapes with every passing moment, – Clouds
3. Makes trees dance. – The wind
4. Changes its form according to the dictates of the sun and the wind. – Water

Question 5.
State whether you Agree or Disagree with the following statements:
Answer:

1. ‘There is always an opening even in impossible things’-we learn it from small bits of grass. – Agree
2. Our difficult time never changes. – Disagree
3. The team work and perseverance of the ants were impressive. – Agree
4. Clouds take new shapes with every passing moment. – Agree

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences: (Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

1. Hibiscus flower smiles with the sun and dances with the wind.
2. ‘However short our life is, we should live to its fullest’ is the lesson we learn from the hibiscus plant.
3. The rock on the beach was curved, sculpted and shaped.
4. The poet William Blake tells us to hold infinity in the palm of our hand and eternity in an hour.

Question 2.
Complete the following web: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 3.
Who teaches us that hard times do not 1 last forever? How?
Answer:
Bits of grass peeping through small cracks in concrete pavement and the green leaves on a tree in spring teach us that hard times do not last forever.

The grass is destroyed by the concrete but comes to life again. The tree is bare all through the cold winter months, but when the spring sets in, it is full of leaves, regaining its green majesty.

Question 4.
What are the alchemies of nature mentioned in the extract?
Answer:
The alchemies of nature mentioned in the extract are-

1. Grass peeps through small cracks of a concrete pavement.
2. A rainbow colours the entire sky.
3. Oysters take in a grain of sand they open up with a pearl.
4. Innumerable stars shine across the infinite sky.
5. The wind makes trees dance with unhindered passion.
6. A caterpillar turns into a butterfly.

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Match the pairs of antonyms.
Answer:
1. remember × forget
2. persist × quit

Question 2.
Find out synonyms from the text for the following words/phrases:
Answer:
1. mysterious power – alchemy
2. drag with great efforts – lugging

Question 3.
Frame meaningful sentences by using the given words:
1. impressive
2. passion
Answer:
1.The show put up by the street children was really impressive.
2. One could see the passion and emotion in the artist’s work.

Question 4.
Find from the passage the antonyms of:
Answer:

1. weak × strong
2. easy × difficult
3. hot × cold
4. unimpressive × impressive

Activities based on Contextual Grammar:

1. Frame Wh-questions to get the underlined parts as answers:

Question 1.
The flower comes to life only for a day.
Answer:
How long does the flower come to life?

Question 2.
We saw the spread of the majestic ocean.
Answer:
What did we see of the majestic ocean?

Use ‘not only……….but also’.

Question 1.
Outdoor activities enhance and relax our well-being.
Answer:
Outdoor activities not only enhance but also relax our well-being.

Question 2.
Nature whispers and commands.
Answer:
Nature not only whispers but also commands.

Personal Response:

Question 1.
Explain the line ‘Nature whispers and commands.
Answer:
Nature is continually enticing us to spend time in her embrace; through the calling of birds, the babbling of brooks and streams, the fragrance of flowers and the whispers of trees as the wind blows through their branches. It commands us not to go against it otherwise it will curse us.

Question 2.
The rock is hard but is it dominating? Give reason for your answer.
Answer:
Even though the rock is hard, it is not dominating. I think water is stronger than rocks. It wears down the hard rock by its gentle patience, persistence and perseverance. Rock takes the shape that water commands. It shows that it is not dominating like water whereas it is ready to accept any change.

Question 3.
How can learning from nature help human beings?
Answer:

1. Limitless sky with trillions of galaxies reminds us how insignificant we humans are in this vast universe.
2. Water always flows from high to low in the same way knowledge should be transferred from the learned to ignorant.
3. Trees provide shade selflessly to everyone, we should be selfless in our life too.
4. Nature does not hurry; yet everything is accomplished.
5. Trees stand deeply rooted in the ground even though seasons change. We should face any difficulty in our life with patience.

Question 4.
‘Nature is our best teacher’ – Explain.
OR
According to the writer we learn many things from the nature. Do you agree with this sentence? Support your answer.
Answer:
Nature is a great teacher. No wonder our ancestors used to look up to nature to understand about life itself. The things like the sun, moon, trees, rivers, etc. all were treated as divine beings. We learn a lot from them and they teach us a lot about how to live happy life. Divinity exists in all aspects of life. When we are aware of ourselves, we become aware of God in everything big or small. We then learn to live life well and become complete. So Nature is always treated as our best teacher.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Complete the words by using correct letters:

1. d a _ c e
2. s h _ p e
3. f r u _ t
4. b i _ d s

Answer:

1. d a n c e
2. s h a p e
3. f r u i t
4. b i r d s

Question 2.
Put the words in alphabetical order:
1. splendour, colossal, alchemy, frail
2. consistent, caterpillar, command, complete.
Answer:
1. alchemy, colossal, frail, splendour.
2. caterpillar, command, complete, consistent

Question 3.
Punctuate the following sentences :
1. I asked my teachers why is he working outside
2. he asked me is the world so poor that it cannot give me a toy and a book, instead of forcing me to take a gun or a tool
Answer:
1. I asked my teachers, “Why is he working outside?”
2. He asked me, “Is the world so poor that it cannot give me a toy and a book, instead of forcing me to take a gun or a tool?”

Question 4.
Make four words each (minimum 3 letters) using the letters in the given word: “perseverance”
Answer:

1. reserve
2. presence
3. peer
4. seven

Question 5.
Write related words as shown in the example:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 6.
Complete the word-chain of ‘Nouns’. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of ‘ the previous word:
Pavement, → t……….., ……….., ……….., ………..
Answer:
Pavement, → treasure, editor, roughness, sheep.

1. Attempt anyone:

Question (a)
Make a meaningful sentence by using the phrase: ‘in full splendour’
Answer:
The morning sun appeared in the sky, in its full splendour.

OR

Question (b)
Add a clause to expand the following sentence meaningfully: we saw a small tree …………….
Answer:
We saw a small tree which was full of flowers and fruits.

2. Attempt anyone:

Question (a)
Add prefix or suffix to make new words.
1. continue
2. pleasant
Answer:
1. discontinue, continuous
2. unpleasant, pleasantly

OR

Question (b)
Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
1. continue
2. pleasant
Answer:
1. This exhibition will continue till the end of this month.
2. The pleasant atmosphere in the morning attracts many birds.

Question 3.
Do as directed:
We saw an army of ants. (Choose the correct sentence of passive voice.)
(a) An army of ants was seen by us.
(b) An army of ants were seen by us
(c) An army of ants is seen by us.
(d) An army of ants are seen by us.
Answer:
(a) An army of ants was seen by us.

Question 4.
We touch it. (Rewrite the sentence in ‘Past Perfect Tense.)
Answer:
We had touched it.

Question 5.
Identify the tenses:
Answer:

1. We saw an army of ants – Simple Past Tense
2. We experience the alchemy of nature – Simple Present Tense
3. It will not remain so for ever – Simple Future Tense
4. Ants were lugging a fly. – Past Continuous Tense

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 1.4 Be SMART Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 1.4 Be SMART…!

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 1.4 Be SMART Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

1. Planning your career is not an easy task. But we can reduce the distress by making a proper choice. If we do, what we love to do, the journey becomes smooth and leads to success.
The following diagram shows important factors to be considered while choosing a career. Discuss in your group, which factors you regard as important ones.

2. An Acroslic is a form of writing where the first letters in each of the lines form another word.
For example FRIEND

Prepare on your own such acrostics for-

• Your dearest family member
• Name of your best friend
• A quality or feeling
• Any profession

Question 1.
Prepare your own such acrostics for:
Your favourite family member.
Name of your best friend.
A quality or feeling.
Any profession.
Answer:
1. Best friend: TEJAL
True
Efficient
Jolly
Ambitious
Loving

2. Quality: Smart
Sober
Mannerly
Active
Radiant
Talented

3. Say whether the underlined words in the following sentences are used as a Noun or Verb or Adjective.

Question 1.
(a) I walk to school everyday. (………….)
(b) I go for a walk everyday. (………….)
(c) They gave me a gift everyday. (………….)
(d) You can gift her a story book. (………….)
(e) It was sold as a gift pack. (………….)
(f) They bought a new house on 10th street. (………….)
(g) The water – tanks leak a lot. (………….)
(h) The old-age home houses loo aging and homeless people. (………….)
Answer:
(a) I walk to school everyday. – Verb
(b) I go for a walk everyday – Noun
(e) They gave me a gift everyday – Noun
(d) You can gift her a story book – Verb
(e) It was sold as a gift pack – Adjective
(f) They bought a new house on 10th street – Noun
(g) The water-tanks leak a lot – Verb
(h) The old-age home houses 100 aging and homeless people. – Verb

English Workshop:

1. Complete the following web with the words associated with the passage and the given title :

Question 1.
Complete the following web with the words associated with the passage and the given title

Answer:

2. (A) Pick out examples from the text that support each of the following facts :

Question a.
Goals should be achievable.
Answer:
Example: We can’t become a President, a Prime Minister, but we can hope to hold the office of an important social worker and deliver results.

Question b.
A time-limit should be set to achieve goals.
Answer:
Example: To reduce weight we know how to go about it. But without consistent time-bound action, it never becomes a reality. It may be exercise, diet and stress-free thoughts. All these have to be practised and implemented within a deadline.

Question c.
A specific field/area has to be fixed to achieve goals.
Answer:
Example: If it is building a house, what exactly is the capacity required and how long can it stretch?

Question d.
Good results depend upon the quality and quantity of work put in.
Answer:
Example: Life is like a trumpet. If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out.

Question e.
A benchmark is needed to track progress.
Answer:
Example: While playing football, a player’s exact role and position has to be clearly defined.

3. Complete the following sentences.

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences
(a) SMART goals are …………….
(b) Two valuable assets of setting goals are …………
Answer:
(a) SMART goals are a methodology of thinking I that helps people reach success.
(b) Two valuable assets of setting goals are-a ! sense of originality and a stepping stone to illuminate the path.

4. Read this quote.
‘If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out.’ Guess the meaning. Discuss in pairs and find similar quotes that bring in the same meaning.
Question 1.
‘If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out.’ Guess the meaning. Discuss in pairs and find similar quotes that bring in the same meaning.
(a) You reap as you sow
(b) Input is equal to output
(c) …………………………….
(d) …………………………….
(e) …………………………….
Answer:
(a) As you sow, so shall you reap.
(b) Input is equal to output.
(c) No pains, no gains.
(d) Nothing ventures, nothing have.
(e) The longer you work, the more you get.
(f) Well begun is half done.

5. Drafting a Speech. Discuss in groups each block and make notes about it.

Question 1.
Drafting a Speech. Discuss in groups each block and make notes about it.

Answer:
Do it yourself.

6. Speech development
(A) Content
(a) Greeting and introduction of the topic
(b) Exposition of main theme/clarity of message/organised thoughts and ideas.
(c) Moral and practical application with examples.
(d) Conclusion

(B) Speaking Presentation
(a) Verbal clarity – pronunciation of words, voice modulation and projection.
(b) Presentation/Speaking style – mannerism, audience eye contact, ability to keep the audience engaged.
(c) Confidence – gestures and expressions, stage courage

(C) Useful phrases and vocabulary
(a) It’s pleasure to see you all/I am happy to see you today/It’s good to see you all here.
(b) Today’s topic is ………../My talk is about………….. My topic is …………….
(c) The purpose/aim of this speech. …………
(d) I will focus on one/two/three major issues.
(e) If you have any question, feel free to ask me.
Answer:
Do it yourself.

7. Dos and Don’ts for delivering a speech. Add some more points.

Answer:

Dos	Don’ts
Talk slowly	Don’t mumble
Emphasize keywords	Don’t look up /down
Be confident	Don’t use too many hand gestures
Maintain a good posture	Don’t keep your speech too lengthy
Make eye contact with the entire audience	Don’t repeat the same words multiple times

8. You are going to participate in interschool elocution competition. The subject given to you is “How to achieve success in life.” Draft a speech to present it, in a competition.

Question 1.
You are going to participate in interschool elocution competition. The subject given to you is “How to achieve success in life.” Draft a speech to present it, in a competition.

Answer:
How to achieve success in life?
Honourable chairperson, respected headmaster, teachers and my dear friends. Today I am going to give my speech on “How to achieve success in life.” I request you to listen to me carefully. So my friends, success is very important in everyone’s life.

Everyone has a dream of becoming a successful human being in life. There is a good saying that, “Success is a journey and not a destination.” How true it is! If we look at the life of all successful people, we realize the truthfulness of the statement. The definition of success is different for every person. For a child, success is to solve a puzzle, for a S.S.C. student, success is to get good marks, for a businessman, success is to get a contract and for grandparents, success is to see the whole family live happily together.

Everyone wants to become rich and successful in life. To achieve ambition, there are many steps which are to be followed. First of all, we have to set our goal, means we have to decide what we are and what we want to be. So proper plan and execution of the plan are very important. The tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching the goal, the tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.

For a great success we need a lot of confidence, patience, knowledge, perseverance and hard work. We should not waste our time because time is money. Don’t compare yourself with any other person in the world. If you do so you are demeaning yourself. The main thing is that we should always think positively and never give up hope. Many of our failures are the people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

Always remember that the word “Impossible” means, I’m possible and if destiny is accompanied with the three D’s : determination, dedication and devotion, then everything becomes possible. We should learn from our own mistakes. We should always follow in the footsteps of great, successful people. Let’s take an example of Dhirubhai Ambani.

He was born in a poor family, but struggled a lot to achieve his ambition and never gave up hope because he knew that there is always a room at the top. He kept the hope alive in his heart and tried his level best and as you know he became one of the richest industrialists in the world. After all, no gains, without pains.

There is a great saying that successful people do not do different things, they do the things differently. So work hard, continuously. God’s blessings are always there with you. Thank you for listening to me carefully.
Jai Hind.

9. Project Work :
Your goal, this year, is to successfully pass out from secondary school. So let us be SMART and note down the following.
(a) Specific Area :
(Subjects) and number of units/lessons
1. English 4 units
2. ………………..
3. ………………..
4. ………………..
5. ………………..
6. ………………..

(b) Measurable :
Comparison of scores in previous examinations and in recent one.

(c) Achievable goal :
(Target scores/performance in SSC Exams.)
1. Good %
2. ……………
3. ……………
4. ……………
5. ……………
6. ……………

(d) Realisitc approach :
Plan of action that matches with your expertise/resources.
For example :
1. Make a study time table and follow it regularly.
2. ……………………………………………………..
3. ……………………………………………………..
4. ……………………………………………………..
5. ……………………………………………………..

(e) Time-bound Action :
Days required for revision

Answer:
Do it yourself.

Language Study:

Gerund:
When the – ‘ing’ form of a verb is used as a noun, it is known as a gerund a verbal noun. For example, The fighting went on. Here, we see that the – ‘ing’ form of the verb ‘fight’ is used as a subject in ‘The fighting went on’. It does a work of a noun.
Read the following examples of gerunds:

• Gardening is an art.
• Cooking is a science.
• I enjoy reading poems.
• I like reading more than writing.

Rewrite the above sentences using other appropriate gerunds in place of the given here.

Question 1.
Rewrite the above sentences using other appropriate gerunds in place of the given here.
Answer:

1. Painting is an art.
2. Banking is a science.
3. I enjoy acting.
4. I like riding more than swimming.

Infinitives:
Sometimes the form of a verb in a sentence names the action but does not change according to tense, number or person. Such a form is known as a non-finite form or an infinitive. An infinitive is used with or without ‘to’.
Examples: How did people first begin to drink tea? Can you name the beverage?
Underline the infinitive in the following sentences.
It was funny to read words that stood still.
Can I read the book?
To be or not to be – that is the question.

Question 1.
Underline the infinitive in the following sentences :
(The answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. It was funny to read words that stood still.
2. Can I read the book?
3. To be or not to be – that is the question.

Finite:

Underline the verbs and choose the correct option from the brackets.

Thus, we see that verb forms show tense, number, etc. Here, the verb form changes according to the subject. A verb form which is decided by and changes according to the subject of the sentence is known as a Iuikite verb.
Example: ‘You are very kind.’ If the subject ‘you’ is changed to ‘she’, the sentence will be ‘She is very kind.’

Now change the verb form according to the change in the subject.

• I don’t know: Change ‘I’ to ‘She’ ……….
• My father knows: Change ‘My father’ to ‘We’ ……….
• I am following in your footsteps: Change ‘I’ to ‘He’ ……….

Underline the gerund/present participles/infinitive.
(a) Setting goal may appear easy, but it is quite challenging.
(b) Quantifying goals provide specific ways to track progress.
(c) It is important to create goals that are within a current skill set or area of expertise.
(d) We need to bring down life images down to earth and plan to execute our strategies.
(e) Finding the right footing, precisely mastering the skills and getting to the next place, all depend on how we approach and tackle the problem.

Classify the following words in their respective columns.
tackle, trumpet, directly, execute, aggressive, natural, absence, exactly, achieve, clearly, imagination, precisely, create, important, expert, specific. of, if, and, oh, from, we, but, it.

Changing word class:

Sometimes, the word class of a word changes without adding any prefix or suffix. For example, ‘run’ is used as a verb. So, ‘verb’ is its word class in ‘I can run faster than him.’ But when ‘run’ is used as a noun, its word class changes. For example, India has to score ten more runs to win the match.’ This is called a change of word class. Look at the following examples. Change of word class from verb to noun :
‘I doubt if I can write as fast as you can’ (verb). I have a doubt about this topic (noun). Similarly : laugh, walk, catch, throw, turn
Change of word class from noun to verb :
‘Remove the potato peels (noun). Peel the potato (verb).
‘She works as a nurse (noun). You have to nurse a patient till he/she recovers (verb).

Change the verb form according to the change in the subject.

• I don’t know: Change ‘I’ to ‘She’ ……….
• My father knows: Change ‘My father’ to ‘We’ ……….
• I am following in your footsteps: Change ‘I’ to ‘He’ ……….

Question 1.
I don’t know. (Change T to ‘She’.)
Answer:
She doesn’t know.

Question 2.
My father knows it. (Change ‘My father’ to ’We)
Answer:
We know it.

Question 3.
I am following in your footsteps.
(Change T to ‘He’)
Answer:
He is following in your footsteps.

Underline the gerund/present participles/infinitive.
(a) Setting goal may appear easy, but it is quite challenging.
(b) Quantifying goals provide specific ways to track progress.
(c) It is important to create goals that are within a current skill set or area of expertise.
(d) We need to bring down life images down to earth and plan to execute our strategies.
(e) Finding the right footing, precisely mastering the skills and getting to the next place, all depend on how we approach and tackle the problem.

Question 1.
Underline the gerund/present participles/infinitive.
(Answers are directly given.)
(a) Setting goal may appear easy, but it is quite challenging.
(b) Quantifying goals provide specific ways to track progress.
(c) It is important to create goals that are within a current skill set or area of expertise.
(d) We need to bring down life images down to earth and plan to execute our strategies.
(e) Finding the right footing, precisely mastering the skills and getting to the next place, all depend on how we approach and tackle the problem.

Classify the following words in their respective columns.

Question 1.
Classify the following words in their respective columns.
(Answers are directly given.)
vision, professional, natural, achieve, originality, 1 simply, failure, absence, expert, specific, easily, thrive, appear, five
Answer:

Nouns	Adjectives	Adverbs	Verbs
vision	natural	simply	achieve
professional	expert	easily	thrive
originality	specific		appear
failure	five
absence

Question 2.
Classify the following words in their respective columns.
(Answers are directly given.)
improvement, exactly, achievement, exact, clearly, important, create, aggressive, skill, help, hope, ability, defensive.
Answer:

Nouns	Adjectives	Adverbs	Verbs
improvement	exact	exactly	create
achievement	important	clearly	help
skill	aggressive		hope
help	defensive
hope
ability

Question 3.
Classify the following words in their respective columns.
(Answers are directly given.)
increase, consistent, imagination, execute, directly, tackle, reach, successful, expertise, unrealistic, reduce, precisely, hesitation, problem, valuable
Answer:

Nouns	Adjectives	Adverbs	Verbs
imagination	consistent	directly	increase
expertise	successful	precisely	execute
hesitation	unrealistic		tackle
problem	valuable		reach
			reduce

Question 4.
Classify the following words in their respective columns.
(Answers are directly given.)
ah, of, if, and, oh, from, we, but, it, hurrah
Answer:

Pronoun	Preposition	Conjunction	Interj­ection
we	of	if	oh
it	from	and	ah
		but	hurrah

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 1.4 Be SMART Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following passage and do the activities :

Simple Factual Activity :

Question 1.
Write whether the following statements are True or False :
Answer:

1. We won’t achieve our goals unless we take action to achieve them. – True
2. We all don’t have natural talents. – False
3. The skill must be stronger than will. – False
4. Goals help to steer a course of life. – True

Question 2.
Write whether the following sentences are True or False : (Board’s Model Activity Sheet)
Answer:

1. Quantifying goals provides specific ways to track progress against goals. – True
2. Setting goals that can’t be completed in the designated period of time. – False
3. It is important to create goals that are within one’s current skill set or area of expertise. – True
4. Being realistic will make it difficult to be successful at attaining goals. – False

Question 3.
Complete the following sentences with the help of the passage :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Specific goals make it easier to set parameters and work towards the goal.
2. Achievable goals may act like stepping stones to help meeting broader goals.
3. Expecting to become an expert in a short amount of time is unrealistic.

Question 4.
Complete the sentences with the help of the information in the passage :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. For reducing weight, exercise, diet and stress- I free thoughts should be practised and implemented without hesitation.
2. Vision, wishes, intentions and dreams spark off imagination and encourage us to define where we want to reach.
3. The quality and quantity of energy we put forth, directly impact the results.
4. Success is a walk in the dark.

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Complete the web :
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 2.
Complete the sentences using the information from the passage :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. If we use our talent to set our goal in life, we can easily get success in life.
2. One has to decide what one wants to achieve in the end.
3. Setting goals sometimes appear easy but for some it is quite challenging.
4. We shall not achieve our goals if we do not take action to achieve them.

Question 3.
How does quantifying goals help us?
Answer:
Quantifying goals help us to provide detailed and exact ways to track progress against goals. This makes it easy to benchmark performance throughout the goal period, including areas to improve. In the game of football, the player’s exact role and position has to be clearly defined.

Question 4.
What factor is unreal, while setting goals?
Answer:
Expecting to become an expert in a short amount of time is an unreal factor, while setting goals. Building expertise always takes time.

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Find from the passage adjectives for :

1. nature
2. value
3. success
4. ease

Answer:

1. nature – natural
2. value – valuable
3. success – successful
4. ease – easy

Question 2.
Find from the passage adjectives for the following :

1. area
2. period
3. role
4. stones
5. picture

Answer:

1. specific – area
2. goal – period
3. exact – role
4. stepping – stones
5. clear – picture

Question 3.
Cross the odd man out:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 4.
Write from the passage noun forms of the following :
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. accountable – accountability
2. real – reality
3. imagine – imagination
4. hesitate – hesitation

Question 5.
Write from the passage words related to qualities required for success :
Answer:
accountability, consistent, vision, wish, intention, dream, imagination, execute, energy, skills, approach, strategy.

Activities based on Contextual Grammar :

Question 1.
Underline the gerund /present participles/ infinitives:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. After all, one has to decide what one wants to achieve in the end.
2. If we use that talent to set in our Life, we call easily get success in Life.
3. They help to steer a course of our Life.

Question 2.
Underline the Present Participles/ Infinitives :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. It makes it easier to set parameters.
2. These goals may act like stepping stones to help broader goals.
3. So expecting to become an expert in a short time is unrealistic.
4. Being realistic will make it easy to be successful at attaining goals.
5. You must have the ability to adhere to that picture.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
We all have natural talents,
(Add a question tag.)
Answer:
We all have natural talents, haven’t we?

Question 2.
The will must be stronger than the skill.
(Begin with-The skill must not be and change into positive degree.)
Answer:
The skill must not be as strong as the will.

Question 3.
It is important to create goals.
(Pick out the infinitive)
Answer:
to create.

Question 4.
These goals may act like stepping stones.
(Pick out the present participle)
Answer:
stepping.

Question 5.
Life is like a trumpet. (Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined word as answer.)
Answer:
What is life like?

Question 6.
Establish time parameters around each goal. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘Let’and change the sentence into passive voice.)
Answer:
Let time parameters around each goal be established.

Question 7.
If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘unless’ in the beginning.)
Answer:
Unless we put anything in, we can’t get anything out.

Question 8.
It will help increase focus and accountability.
(Identify the Tense of the sentence.)
Answer:
Simple Future Tense

Question 9.
Complete the words by using correct

1. d r_a m
2. g o_l s
3. s m_r t
4. r i_h t

Answer:

1. dream
2. goals
3. smart
4. right

Question 10.
Put the following words in alphabetical order :
1. situation, some, specific, skill
2. stretch, involve, goal, rubric
Answer:
1. situation, skill, some, specific
2. goal, involve, rubric, stretch

Question 11.
Punctuate the following sentences :
1. Where are you going at this time said raja to smeeta
(2) The servant said what a kind nobleman he is
Answer:
1. “Where are you going at this time?” said Raja to Smeeta.
2. The servant said, “What a kind nobleman he is!”

Question 12.
Make four smaller words each (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the word : measurable
Answer:
meal, able, sure, marble

Question 13.
Write related words as shown in the example :
(Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 14.
Complete the following word-chain based on nouns. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word :
Tree → …………. → …………. → …………. → ………….
Answer:
Tree → egg → goat → team → mat.

1. Attempt any one :

a. Make your own meaningful sentence using the phrase ‘down to earth’ :
Answer:
He has achieved many awards but he remains down to earth all the time.
OR
b. Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully :
I asked him
Answer:
I asked him if he was ready to come with me.

2. Attempt any one :
a. Add a prefix or suffix to make new words.
1. correct
2. fear
Answer:
1. incorrect
2. fearful/fearless
OR
b. Make meaningful sentence using any one of the following words :
1. correct
2. fear
Answer:
1. Whatever he said was correct.
2. The girl was shaking with fear.

Personal Response :

Question 1.
Do you have a goal in your life? What efforts will you make to achieve it?
Answer:
Yes, I do have decided my goal in my life. I aspire to be a top musician. To achieve my goal I will ‘ keep on trying and going ahead despite difficulties with the help of talent and hard work. I am sure that my faith in God, my perseverance, courage and , positive thinking will lead me to success.

Question 2.
Why do think that your goal should be achievable?
Answer:
I think, I must be very careful about choosing my goal. My goal must be achievable. That should be completed within the set deadline.
I should consider my talent and ability and then go for such a goal which will not remain incomplete and unsuccessful.

Question 3.
Why is it necessary to set our goals realistic?
Answer:
It is important to create goals that are within j your current skills limit. You must be expert in the area you have undertaken. Your approach towards your goal must be realistic and positive. You must have to work hard and know how and when you can | attain the goal.

Question 4.
Do you think, your attitude will change sifter your great success? Explain.
Answer:
No, I don’t think my great success will change my attitude towards the world. I shall be as humble as before. I shall not allow my success to go to my head. I shall be always down to earth. I will never trumpet my achievement and will express my views about my success without sounding boastful. Nothing will change in my life.

Question 5.
‘If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out.’ Explain,
Answer:
When we wish to achieve something we must have to give time and put forth every quality and quantity of our energy. You have to prepare plan and execute it meticulously, concentrating on your goal. We will have to put everything at stake to get fruitful results. Efforts we put in the process wholeheartedly can only give us the output (success) we desire. The more you work in the direction of success, the more benefits you get.

Writing Skill:

Drafting a Speech :

Points: Understand the given topic for the speech – Collect all information from all sources – put your thoughts, ideas clearly, systematically in correct sequence – use good but – simple and impressive language – use slogans, quotes, maxims, proverbs, etc. – give examples to justify your points of view – emphasize your good points – conclude with thanks.

Delivering the Speech : Begin with greetings – introduce the topic – modulate your voice – be bold, straightforward and confident – look straight at the audience – speak slowly but loudly and clearly – avoid odd mannerisms or gestures – impress the audience – end the speech with thanks to audience.

Activities:

Question 1.
Your goal, this year, is to successfully pass from Secondary School to Higher Secondary School. So let us be SMART and note down the following :
(Note : Students should try to fill in their own ideas/information in the tables given on the coursebook pages 27 and 28.)
Points :
(a) Specific area : Note down the subjects and units.
(b) Measurable : Compare the scores of previous tests.
(c) Achievable goal: Set goals/target to be achieved.
(d) Realistic approach : Make action plans to get good marks.
(e) Time-bound Action : Study, Revision-required days

Language Study:

Question 1.
Change of word class from noun to verb :
Answer:
1. Remove the potato peels (noun). Peel the potato (verb).
2. She works as a nurse (noun). You have to nurse a patient till he/she recovers (verb).

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 2.1 You Start Dying Slowly Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board Class 10 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 2.1 You Start Dying Slowly …

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 2.1 You Start Dying Slowly Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

1. Assuming A, B, C, D, as speakers, ask the assigned questions in your group and discuss.

Question 1.
Assuming A, B, C, D, as speakers, ask the assigned questions in your group and discuss.

Answer:

A	Responses
If you do not study well what will happen?	I will not get good marks in examination. I may fail in the examination. I will be blamed for neglecting studies. Parents will be angry for my negligence.
If you do not participate in school activities/games.	My teacher and friends will treat me as idle and inactive student. I will not be called a sociable student. I will feel solitary and dull. I will not be able to show my skills in games and other co-curricular activities. I will lose my opportunity to gain importance.
B	Responses
If you wake up late on a working day.	I will miss cool, peaceful mornings. Morning chores will get delayed. I will feel dull and lazy. I will lose best hours of work.
If you ignore a friend in need.	Other friends will lose their faith in me. They will leave/avoid me for ignoring my duties towards friend. Many will blame me for my betrayal. I shall face big emotional loss.
C	Responses
If you do not do exercise regularly what will happen?	I will not stay healthy and fit physically and mentally. I will suffer from obesity. I will be easily affected by infections and diseases. I will not feel energetic and active.
D	Responses
If you eat too much junk food what will happen?	I will suffer from obesity. I may lose my immunity. I will not be able to live active life. I will have to spend a lot on my health problems.

2. Things I can do in my life

Question 1.
Things I can do in my life

Answer:

3. Complete the following with and write a paragraph.

Question 1.
Complete the following with and write a paragraph.

Answer:

Space Travel-My Wish According to the novelist H. G. Wells, one of the things to come in future was space travel. It was a fantastic dream then. It has turned into reality now. The invention of rockets, satellites and spaceships (spacecraft) have opened the gates of space travels.

Since I read about the accomplishments of the astronauts of different countries, I had my secret wish of space travelling. I don’t know when and how it will realize but I do wish to travel to space. How shall I enjoy the travel to space!

First I wish to go into the orbit round the earth. Then I shall emerge from the capsule and, still tied to my space vehicle, I shall walk in space. I shall move about in space with the help of space-gun. Then I wish to land on different planets. My first visit will be the moon, of course.

Then waiting and taking rest on a space station built by scientists and engineers, I shall travel to nearby planets. I shall visit Mars, Venus, Jupiter, etc. For that I shall travel by shuttle rocket service between the earth and the space station and from the space station to any other planet of my wish. I shall enjoy different weather, land, food and aliens if at all they exist there. What a marvellous travel it will be!

English Workshop:

1. Read the different messages in the poem given below. Choose the one that suits this poem, best.

Question 1.
Read the different messages in the poem given below. Choose the one that suits this poem, best.
(a) Face life whatever it may give you.
(b) Fulfil all your dreams and unfulfilled desires.
(c) Be yourself and do what your heart tells you.
(d) Accept all possible changes or risks that you have taken.
(e) Keeping your self-esteem intact, just try to relax in life.
Answer:
(c) Be yourself and do what your heart tells you.

2. State the following:

Question a.
Theme/central idea of the poem.
Answer:
Refer to point no (5) of the appreciation of this poem.

Question b.
Line that provides evidence of the theme.
Answer:
If you do not change your life, you start I dying slowly.

Question c.
Three characteristics, from the poem, that makes one dull and uninteresting.
Answer:
The three characteristics from the poem that makes one dull and uninteresting are:

1. becoming a slave of your habits.
2. not going with fresh emotions.
3. not facing exciting, risky challenges.

3. Pick out four Adjectives from the poem and write them down with the nouns they describe.

Question 1.
Pick out four Adjectives from the poem and write them down with the nouns they describe.

1. ………………………
2. ……………………..
3. ……………………..
4. ……………………….

Answer:

1. same paths
2. different colours
3. turbulent emotions
4. sensible advice.

4. Compare the structure of the poem, ‘You start dying slowly to the poems in Unit One (1.1 and 1.3) To which poem does the structure match? ……………….
What differences do you notice in the other ones. Note them down.
1. ……………………..
2. …………………….
3. …………………….
4. …………………….

Question 1.
Compare the structure of the poem, ‘You start dying slowly to the poems in Unit One (1.1 and 1.3) To which poem does the structure match? ……………….
Answer:
1. The structure of the poem 1.3 ‘Basketful of Moonlight’ matches with this poem.
2. What differences do you notice in the other ones. Note them down.

‘A Teenager’s Prayer’	‘You start dying slowly…’
1. Metric, Rhythmic Rhymes, Rhyme Scheme	Free Verse, No rhymes or rhyming scheme.
2. Narrative-Teenager’s prayer to God.	Didactic poem (imparting advice)
3. Quatrain (a group of four lines in each stanza)	Different number of lines in each stanza.
4. Different figures of speech.	Mainly Repetition in the beginning of each line.

5. What expression is repeated in the poem? How many times? Why, do you think, the poet emphasizes it? 

Question 1.
What expression is repeated in the poem? How many times? Why, do you think, the poet emphasizes it?
Answer:
The expression ‘If you do not-‘ is repeated in the poem. It has been repeated 12 times in the beginning of lines in the poem. The poet emphasizes it because he wants to urge strongly to read the poem and stress the things that we should not do. He reminds us every time what we should avoid to do for living good life.

6. Write the opposite of the following in the form of advice using different words and phrases: 

Question 1.
Write the opposite of the following in the form of advice using different words and phrases:
(a) You do not travel × you should travel, as much as you can.
(b) You do not appreciate yourself × …………………..
(c) You kill your self-esteem × you should keep up your self- esteem.
(d) You become a slave of habits ×………………….
(e) You refuse to speak to strangers ×……………………
(f) You do not change your life ×…………………….
(g) You refuse to take a risk × ………………….
Answer:
(a) You do not travel × you should travel, as much as you can.
(b) You do not appreciate yourself × You should appreciate yourself.
(c) You kill your self-esteem × You should keep up your self-esteem.
(d) You become a slave of habits × Don’t become a slave of habits.
(e) You refuse to speak to strangers × You should speak to strangers.
(f) You do not change your life × You should change your life.
(g) You refuse to take a risk × You should always be ready to take a risk.

7. Go through the following steps and discuss in pairs about the facts mentioned in it. Write a paragraph using the points. Give another interesting title.

Question 1.
Go through the following steps and discuss in pairs about the facts mentioned in it. Write a paragraph using the points. Give another interesting title.

Answer:
Mould your living for Brighter Life
Everyone in the world craves for happy life. Everyone has his own concept of happy life. What, in general, can we do for living better life? Living wise and virtuous life is living happy life. Here are some facts and ways of living better life.

You should give up all your bad habits. Bad habits can spoil your whole life and your happiness. Resolve to get rid of one bad habit at a time and finish them off determinently. Never allow negative thoughts to enter your mind. Be always positive. Positive attitude will lead you to happiness and negative thoughts affect your life as well as others around you. Be confident and trust yourself and love whatever you do for good life.

You must be a good learner. Learn from any small things beneath the sun. Enrich your mind and soul by becoming a lifelong learner. Every moment of learning will give you a new experience of life. That also keeps you updated and gives you knowledge of vivid visions of glory.

Sharing and caring are two very important aspects of happy life. Share your sorrows and happiness with others. Take care of those who are around you. You will get love and respect from them. It is our moral abligation and that gives us satisfaction. Be humble to everyone who meets you on the way of your life. Respect and welcome everyone with smile. That gives you joy of your life. If you follow all these rules and values, you will surely live better life.

8. Complete the following table with the things in your life which help you to change your habits and routine.

Question 1.
Complete the following table with the things in your life which help you to change your habits and routine.

Answer:

If I do this	I shall….
If I travel	I shall widen my worldly knowledge and experience.
If I read	I shall be wise and knowledgeable.
If I change my bad habits	I shall lead a gentle and civilized life.
If I play continuously on a mobile phone	I shall miss the pleasures of playing on a playground.
If I don’t make friends	I shall live dull, tedious, solitary and secluded life.

9. Everyone needs inspiration to move ahead or make progress in our life. There are some things which inspire us to live better. What are those things?

Question 1.
Everyone needs inspiration to move ahead or make progress in our life. There are some things which inspire us to live better. What are those things?
(a) Stories
(b) ………….
(c) ………….
(d) ………….
(e) ………….
(f) …………..
Answer:
(a) stories
(b) parent’s support
(c) dreams
(d) role model
(e) faith in your own diligence
(f) motivation.

10. Complete the web diagrams with words that go with their topics.

Question 1.
Complete the web diagrams with words that go with their topics.

Answer:

11. Write about a day when you felt very happy. Use the following questions to help you. Think/Recollect a day.
Note down the points.

1. Do you remember the exact day and date?
2. Was it a special occasion or celebration?
3. What happened on that day?
4. How did you react to the things that happened on that day?
5. How did other people react when they saw you were so happy?
6. What did you do next?
7. What happened in the end?
8. Describe any other emotions you felt that day.

Now, with the help of the guidelines write a short paragraph of at least loo words about that happy day. Give a suitable title for your narrative/write-up.

Question 1.
Write about a day when you felt very happy. Use the following questions to help you. Think/Recollect a day.
Answer:

My Happiest Day
It was Wednesday, the 20th March, 2019. It was my birthday and also was the ‘Sparrows Day’. I had recently read an article about the ‘disappearing sparrows in Mumbai’. I felt very sorry about their miserable condition. From that day I was thinking of doing something for the poor sparrows. Then I decided to celebrate my birthday differently.

I had collected the material I required for making the sparrows happy. I started to set up an open bird- cote near the window of my house. I made a box of light wooden planks. Then I nailed two steel bowls of water on both sides of the cote. I put some grains and seeds on the cote. I filled the bowls with water. I also put some sparrow food inside the box. The box was big enough for the sparrows to move in and out.

Then I waited for the sparrows to come. In the beginning they did come near the cote but did not enter in the cote. They were afraid. But soon, after some hesitation, they began to alight on the cote one after another. They ate grains and drank water.

They chirped and twittered. The whole atmosphere was filled with joy at the sight of the twittering tiny sparrows. My parents and neighbours were very happy and thanked me for the gift I gave them on my birthday. The sparrows were assured that they were safe and no harm was done to them.

It was the biggest and the happiest day of my life. Everyone spoke high of me and praised me for my kind act. My joy knew no bounds. I was feeling proud that I could do something nice for the sparrows in my own small way.

12. Use Internet or any hook to write four inspirational or motivational quotes, related to the message/s in the poem.

Question 1.
Use Internet or any hook to write four inspirational or motivational quotes, related to the message/s in the poem.
Answer:
1. The path from dreams to success does exist, may you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it and perseverance to follow it.
2. Variety is the spice of life.
(Students should try to find more such quotes from internet/books.)

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.1 You Start Dying Slowly Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the extract and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activity:

Question 1.
Say whether the following pieces of advice by the poet are Right or Wrong:
Answer:

1. Appreciate your own good qualities. – Right
2. You should kill your self-esteem. – Wrong
3. Be a slave of your bad habits. – Wrong
4. Don’t bother to change the routine. – Right
5. Avoid strong feelings and their unsteady emotions. – Wrong
6. When you are not satisfied even then don’t change your life. – Wrong
7. Go after your dream. – Right
8. Show the courage to risk something. – Right

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Complete the Web:
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 2.
What things can lead to slow death?
Answer:
Following things can lead one to a slow death. If one ignores travelling, reading, listening to the sounds of life, knowing one’s own qualities, keeping your self-respect, telling others to help you, then one can lead to slow death. Also, if one becomes a slave of one’s habits, does the same things every day without changing the routine, wears the same colours, avoids speaking to strangers, one can lose his/her happy future.

Question 3.
What is it that makes life worth living? Give four points:
Answer:

1. Be passionate.
2. If we are not satisfied with our job or love, change our ways of Life.
3. Be ready to take any risk courageously.
4. Go after our dreams with perseverance.

Question 4.
Complete the following lines with the help of the extract:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. Passions and their emotions shine your eyes and beat your heart fast.
2. If you are not satisfied with your job or love, change your life.

Activity-based on Poetic Devices:

Question 1.
Give your own rhyming words for
1. read and
2. change.
Answer:
1. read – feed
2. change – range

Question 2.
Find out a pair of rhyming words from the extract.
Answer:
Passion – emotion.

Question 3.
Give your own rhyming words for:
1. job
2. fast
Answer:
1. job – rob
2. fast – last.

Appreciation of the Poem

1. Title: The title of the poem is-“You start dying slowly…”
2. Name of the poet: This poem was written by the poet Pablo Neruda.
3. Rhyme scheme: There is no rhyme scheme in the poem. It is written in ‘free verse’ style.
4. Figure of speech (Any one): Apostrophe, Repetition, Antithesis.
5. Theme/Central Idea: (in 2 or 3 lines) The theme of the poem in short is like this: Life must flow and renew itself at every moment of its being. We live fully only when we enrich ourselves with new knowledge, wide experience, fresh emotions, daring encounters and exciting challenges. If we settle for a life that is stagnant, repetitive or conventional, we start dying slowly instead of living the life fully.

English Workshop
(Based on Whole Poem)

Question 1.
The poet has left the last stanza incomplete. What line will you add to complete it?
Answer:
Added line will be – you will lose your hope of happy future.