Once upon a time, there lived a king in a palace. He was very handsome and smart but he was a great fool. One day, he announced that ______________ . Ans. PUNISHMENT Once upon a time, there lived a king in a palace. He was very handsome and smart. But he was a great fool. He had… Read More »
Complete the story on the following beginning While I was sitting and planning where next to win. Something tapped …………………. Childhood While I was sitting and planning where next to win. Something tapped on my back when turned around to see I saw something amazingly beautiful.I saw a carefree would with no place to run I saw a… Read More »
Antarctica Read the following passage carefully: For all its remoteness, Antarctica has become increasingly accessible in recent years. Weather permitting, flights land regularly at the South Pole, bringing construction crews and materials there. Dozens of research stations have been planted all… Read More »
Complete the story on the following beginning: It was Thursday afternoon, I was on my school bus and I was…………………………………… I Am Not Scared Anymore It was Thursday afternoon, I was on my school bus and I was discussing with my friends how I and my family are planning to go to Delhi this weekend. All were giving… Read More »
A young man applies for the job – is told no vacancy – disappointed, goes out -notices a pin on the floor – picks up – called by the officer – offered a high post. Ans. DISAPPOINTMENT Vivek was a young man who was in search of a good decent job. Having completed his post-graduation in Mechanical Engineering,… Read More »
Sorikampatti village Read the following passage carefully. 1 As the harvest season sets in, villagers start trickling into the temple at Sorikampatti village, 30 km… Read More »
Complete the story on the following beginning: Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Alina Sara. She was being ……………….. Speak UP Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Alina Sara. She was being bullied by Alina who often considered her inferior. So Sara was very sad and wanted to do something about it.… Read More »
Newspapers and their Importance (The following speech is perfect for 1 min. to 1.05 min) The newspaper is as necessary and important for me as breakfast. I may not have my breakfast but I must have a newspaper. Reading a newspaper is almost a passion for me now. I can vividly remember the incident which prompted me to… Read More »
Unity, strength, hurdles; break-down, serious affairs, final victory. Ans. UNITY AND STRENGTH The doves of the Panchavati forest had gathered for a meeting called by the king and his adviser, the oldest of them all. Of late, the king had been getting complaints about disunity among his subjects. So, the meeting had been called for. As the doves… Read More »
Complete the story on the following beginning: It was a dark night. A girl named Benny was all alone at home …………………………………… Brewery of Benny It was a dark night. A girl named Benny was all alone at home doing preparation for the examination which was tomorrow. She was very tensed about the next day. At 9:30 pm… Read More »
Puffing and Snorting Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow- Puffing and snorting, the iron monster came roaring by. Smoke poured from its chimney and steam hissed from its pistons. The earth shook. Everyone rushed to see what it was. The children stopped their play, the women hurried out of their houses and… Read More »
Ravi was one of the most intelligent students in the class. But he was a victim of insecurity that he may score poorly in the Board Examinations. Mr Shekhar, an English teacher ……… Ans. … Read More »
PILGRIMAGE Read the Passage Carefully and answers the Following Questions: – 1. For the faithful, a trip to Germany is like a pilgrimage. And for the next few weeks, soccer is the only truly devotional activity in many temples and monasteries around the world. Faith and football sometimes seem inseparable. Goal scorers often kneel down to give thanks… Read More »
The mystery of Shining Stones Read the following passage carefully:- A bus was wheeling away towards its destination. It was from 9 o’clock at night. Modern Public School had arranged a school tour to Nainital for class 8th students. Four teachers were also accompanying them. Children were very happy. Nobody was feeling sleepy even at midnight. They were… Read More »
Featured Image Credit upscbuddy.com Child Labour (The following speech is perfect for 1 min. to 1.05 min) India is, unfortunately, the home of the largest number of child labourers in the world. Far more, unfortunately, this number is continuously increasing. The census found an amazing increase in the number of child labourers from 11.28 million to 12.59 million… Read More »