Understanding the Text 1. Tick the statements that are true. (i) The story is an account of real events. (ii) The story hinges on a particular historical event. (iii) Rajendra Deshpande was a historian. (iv) The places mentioned in the story are all imaginary. (v) The story tries to relate history to science. Ans.2 and 5 are true… Read More »
Think it Out 1. Identify the stanza that talks to each of the following : Individuality rationalism hypocrisy Ans. individuality Stanza 3 rationalism Stanza 1 hypocrisy Stanza 2 2. What according to the poem is involved in the process of growing up? Ans. The process of growing up involves at least three steps.… Read More »
Father to Son By- Elizabeth Jennings Important Long/ Detailed Answer Type Questions- to be answered in about 100 -150 words each Value based questions- 1. The lesson reflects the realities of modern times. The aged persons face problems and there is no end to it. How do you feel about it? … Read More »
The Enemy By- Pearl S. Buck Short and Simple Summary of the lesson in English– The Enemy / Summary in simple Words/ Critical appreciation of the lesson – The Enemy Summary ‘The Enemy’ tells the story of a Japanese doctor who hates Americans because of his patriotism as America and Japan were at war. One day… Read More »
Father to Son By- Elizabeth Jennings Introduction of the lesson- Father to Son This poem has an autobiographical tone, an exclusive experience of the poet in relation to his own son. It is a little family drama. The father and his son have been living together in the same house for… Read More »
The Enemy By- Pearl S. Buck About the Author Pearl S. Buck – A Short Biography Pearl Sydenstricker Buck (1892 — 1973), also known by her Chinese name Sai Zhenzhu, was an American writer and novelist. As the daughter of missionaries, Buck spent most of her life before 1934 in Zhenjiang, China. She wrote about Chinese… Read More »
You are Neeta/Naveen of 43, Ram Nagar, Meerut, studying at a coaching centre in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi. You need accommodation for yourself. Write a letter to the Manager of Paying Guest Services, 15, Aditya Complex, Lakshmi Nagar, Delhi, inquiring about the details such as a type of accommodation, monthly charges, facilities, etc. Ans. 43, Ram Nagar Meerut Uttar… Read More »
You are interested in a short-term course in computer graphics during your holidays. Write a letter to the Director, Easy Computers, enquiring about their short-term courses and asking for all the necessary details. You are Naresh/Nandini. Ans. 28A, Uttam Nagar New Delhi 1100XX 26 January 20XX The Director Easy Computers Laxmi Nagar New Delhi 1100XX Subject: Inquiry about… Read More »
APJ University is running a correspondence course in MBA. Write a letter to the director, Correspondence Course Study Centre, Sonipat, requesting a brochure and prospectus. You are Vidhi/Vidhan of Lajpat Nagar. Ans. 28, Lajpat Nagar New Delhi 26 January 20XX The Director APJ University Sonipat Subject: Inquiry regarding MBA courses Dear Sir I have done B.Com from… Read More »
Extra Questions, Notes, Assignment and study material for Class 11th as Per CBSE Syllabus Chapter-7 English Language and Literature Lesson Name- The Adventure By- Jayant Narlikar Introduction of the lesson- The Adventure Introduction The story of The Adventure hinges on a particular historical event. It is the story of a historian Gangadharpant who wonders what… Read More »
You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. These animals cause traffic jams as well as accidents. You have already written to the authorities concerned but no action has been taken so far. Write a letter to the Editor, The Hindu drawing attention of the Municipal Commissioner, Chennai. You are… Read More »
Write a letter to a firm of furniture, asking for a quotation of prices for furniture for offices and homes. Inquire also about the concession and commission given and the credit facilities. Bharat Shushan and Co. Gandhi Market Rajgarh February 15 M/s Avon Street Furniture 6/12, Noida Ghaziabad Subject: Demand for quotation of prices. Dear Sir We wish… Read More »
Write a letter to the Manager, City Park Hotel, Pitampura, Delhi to find out the rates for conducting the wedding reception of your sister on their terrace floor enquiring specifically about the catering cost per head, service and decoration charges and advance to be paid. You are Ali/XY of Delhi. Ans. 123, Preet Vihar New Delhi March 20xx… Read More »
The odd-even formula in Delhi has been a good initiative to control pollution in Delhi. Write a letter to the Editor of the Hindustan Times expressing your views and poll more of such efforts to keep the environment fresh. You are Vimal/Vidushi of 52, New Colony, Kailash Vihar, New Delhi, Ans. 52, New Colony, Kailash Vihar New Delhi… Read More »
Write a letter to The Chief Manager, City Park Hotel, Pitampura, Delhi to find out the rates for conducting a farewell party in one of their halls, enquiring about catering cost per head, service charges and advance to be paid. Invent details yourself. Ans. DAV School Shalimar Bagh Delhi February 10, 20xx The Chief Manager City Park Hotel… Read More »