Thinking about the Poem (Page 84) Question 1. Notice the use of the word ‘turn’ in the first line, “I think I could turn and live with animals…”. What is the poet turning from? Answer 1 In this line the poet wants to turn from other humans to animals as he finds them complicated and false. He thought that animals are non-complaining and self-contained. Question 2. … [Read more...] about Animals (Poem)
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Chapter 6 The Hundred Dresses – II
Oral Comprehension (Page 74) Question 1. What did Mr Petronski’s letter say? Answer 1 Mr Petronski’s letter said that Wanda not come to school any more as she is shifting to another city. They were going to a bigger place where nobody would make fun of their last name. Question 2. Is Miss Mason angry with the class, or is she unhappy and upset? Answer 2 Miss Mason … [Read more...] about Chapter 6 The Hundred Dresses – II
Chapter 5 The Hundred Dresses – I
Oral Comprehension Check (Page 65) Question 1. Where in the classroom does Wanda sit and why? Answer 1 Wanda used to sit in the seat next to the last seat, in the last row. She was a very poor, shy and quiet girl. Her feet were normally very dirty, so in order to avoid being laughed at her by classmates, she sat there to hide her dirty feet. Question 2. Where does … [Read more...] about Chapter 5 The Hundred Dresses – I
Chapter 3 Two Stories about Flying
Chapter 3 Two Stories about Flying | Question and Answers | NCERT | Class 10 | English | First Flight I) His First Flight Thinking about the Text (Page 36) Question 1. Why was the young seagull afraid to fly? Do you think all young birds are afraid to make their first flight, or are some birds more timid than others? Do you think a human baby also finds it a challenge … [Read more...] about Chapter 3 Two Stories about Flying
The Ball Poem
The Ball Poem | Question and Answers | NCERT | Class 10 | English | First Flight Thinking about the Poem (Page 47) In pairs, attempt the following questions. Question 1. Why does the poet say, “I would not intrude on him”? Why doesn’t he offer him money to buy another ball? Answer 1 The poet says, “I would not intrude on him” because he want the boy to learn the … [Read more...] about The Ball Poem