HOW I TAUGHT MY GRANDMOTHER POEM BROOK
Q1
3 Marks
I
chatter, chatter, as I flow
To
join the brimming river,
But
I go on for ever'
i)
Identify the poem and the poet
ii)
Explain 'brimming'. What picture does it create?
iii)
Explain the last two lines of the poem.
Q2
I am touching the feet of a teacher, not my grand
daughter'. 3marks
i)
Name the lesson and it's author.
ii)
Who says this to whom?
iii) Why does the speaker resort to
such a noble gesture?
Q3 ‘Kashi Yatre’ was grandmother’s
favorite novel. Why? Give two reasons. 2
Q4 What are the two ways in which the
Brook is similar to life? 2
Q5 How and why does the Brook ‘bicker’? 2
Q6 Why was Sudha Murty surprised when her
grandmother touched her feet? 2
Q7 Given
below is the beginning of a story.
Complete it in about 80 words (4
marks)
When Raju reached his house from the school, he saw a crowd gathered in
front of it. Shocked and disturbed he
started running towards it. Many
thoughts were flashing in his mind …………………………………………………………………….
A
DOG NAMED DUKE POEM SOLITARY REAPER
1.
In 1953, Hooper was a favoured young man. A big genuine
grin civilized his highly competitive nature. 3
a)
Hooper was a favoured young man. What does it mean?
b)
What was the profession of Hooper ?
c) What does the author mean by the
word 'civilized' ?
Q2He was a 23- kilo Missile of joy.
He hit Chuck above the belt,causing him to fight to keep his balance. 3
a)
Who is 'he' referred here?
b)
What do you mean by "a 23-kilo missile of joy " ?
c) What did he realize instantly ?
Q3 Behold
her, single in the field, 3
Yon solitary Highland Lass!
Reaping and singing by herself;
Stop here, or gently pass!
(a)
Explain 'single in the field'?
(b)
What is the 'Highland Lass' doing?
(c)
What draws the poet's attention to the girl?
Q4 What is the impact of the solitary
reaper's song on the poet?
2
Q5
What guesses does the poet make about the theme/subject
of the reaper's song? 2
Q6 Imagine
yourself to be Chuck Hooper. Write a page of diary describing your move step by
step with the help of Duke till
June 1 . 4
Q7 The
students are becoming 'couch potatoes' due to their excess TV viewing habit.
This has a negative effect not only on their health but also on their overall
personality. Write an article expressing your views on the
Same
Content: TV has become the chief form of entertainment It has superseded
reading. Sports, music etc. as a hobby / pastime These need to be revived
especially amongst youth to give them a better understanding of the world.
problems — eye problems, posture 4
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