CBSE Class class-10 English (Communicative) — Very Short Answer Questions
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1.(iv) Rectify the given false statement. Playing a sport and consuming a lot of convenience food balances weight gain and reduces body fat.
1.(v) How does physical exertion affect body temperature and sleep quality ? Paragraph (4)
1.(vi) In what way are gym sessions different from sports activities ? Paragraph (5)
10.(a) The great night duly arrived, moonlit and cloudless. A platform had been constructed in a comfortable and conveniently placed tree, and thereon crouched Mrs. Packletide and her paid companion, Miss Mebbin. A goat, gifted with a particularly persistent bleat, such as even a partially deaf tiger might be reasonably expected to hear on a still night, was tethered at the correct distance. With an accurately sighted rifle and a thumbnail pack of patience cards the sportswoman awaited the coming of the quarry. (Mrs. Packletide's Tiger) (i) On what kind of night did the event take place ?
10.(a) The great night duly arrived, moonlit and cloudless. A platform had been constructed in a comfortable and conveniently placed tree, and thereon crouched Mrs. Packletide and her paid companion, Miss Mebbin. A goat, gifted with a particularly persistent bleat, such as even a partially deaf tiger might be reasonably expected to hear on a still night, was tethered at the correct distance. With an accurately sighted rifle and a thumbnail pack of patience cards the sportswoman awaited the coming of the quarry. (Mrs. Packletide's Tiger) (ii) What does the writer mean when he says "such as even a partially deaf tiger might be reasonably expected to hear on a still night" ?
10.(a) The great night duly arrived, moonlit and cloudless. A platform had been constructed in a comfortable and conveniently placed tree, and thereon crouched Mrs. Packletide and her paid companion, Miss Mebbin. A goat, gifted with a particularly persistent bleat, such as even a partially deaf tiger might be reasonably expected to hear on a still night, was tethered at the correct distance. With an accurately sighted rifle and a thumbnail pack of patience cards the sportswoman awaited the coming of the quarry. (Mrs. Packletide's Tiger) (iii) Where was the platform constructed ?
10.(a) The great night duly arrived, moonlit and cloudless. A platform had been constructed in a comfortable and conveniently placed tree, and thereon crouched Mrs. Packletide and her paid companion, Miss Mebbin. A goat, gifted with a particularly persistent bleat, such as even a partially deaf tiger might be reasonably expected to hear on a still night, was tethered at the correct distance. With an accurately sighted rifle and a thumbnail pack of patience cards the sportswoman awaited the coming of the quarry. (Mrs. Packletide's Tiger) (iv) Which word in the passage is closest in meaning to the following phrase ? A person or animal being hunted or looked for.
10.(b) You would take a stick and break him now, and finish him off. But must I confess how I liked him, How glad I was he had come like a guest in quiet, to drink at my water-trough And depart peaceful, pacified, and thankless, Into the burning bowels of this earth ? (Snake) (ii) Where did the snake depart after drinking at the water-trough ?
10.(b) You would take a stick and break him now, and finish him off. But must I confess how I liked him, How glad I was he had come like a guest in quiet, to drink at my water-trough And depart peaceful, pacified, and thankless, Into the burning bowels of this earth ? (Snake) (iii) What action is suggested to the narrator on how to deal with the snake ?
10.(b) You would take a stick and break him now, and finish him off. But must I confess how I liked him, How glad I was he had come like a guest in quiet, to drink at my water-trough And depart peaceful, pacified, and thankless, Into the burning bowels of this earth ? (Snake) (i) How did the poet feel about the snake's visit ?
10.(b) You would take a stick and break him now, and finish him off. But must I confess how I liked him, How glad I was he had come like a guest in quiet, to drink at my water-trough And depart peaceful, pacified, and thankless, Into the burning bowels of this earth ? (Snake) (iv) What did the poet compare the snake's visit to ?
10.(c) Mrs. Slater : Henry, why shouldn’t we bring that bureau down here now ? We could do it before they come. Henry (stupefied) : I wouldn’t care to. Mrs. Slater : Don’t look so daft. Why not ? Henry : It doesn’t seem delicate, somehow. Mrs. Slater : We could put that shabby old chest of drawers upstairs where the bureau is now. Elizabeth could have that and welcome. I’ve always wanted to get rid of it. (She points to the drawers.) (The Dear Departed) (ii) How does Henry react to Mrs. Slater’s suggestion ?
10.(c) Mrs. Slater : Henry, why shouldn’t we bring that bureau down here now ? We could do it before they come. Henry (stupefied) : I wouldn’t care to. Mrs. Slater : Don’t look so daft. Why not ? Henry : It doesn’t seem delicate, somehow. Mrs. Slater : We could put that shabby old chest of drawers upstairs where the bureau is now. Elizabeth could have that and welcome. I’ve always wanted to get rid of it. (She points to the drawers.) (The Dear Departed) (iv) To whom does Mrs. Slater think the old chest of drawers can be given ?
10.(c) Mrs. Slater : Henry, why shouldn't we bring that bureau down here now ? We could do it before they come. Henry (stupefied) : I wouldn't care to. Mrs. Slater : Don't look so daft. Why not ? Henry : It doesn't seem delicate, somehow. Mrs. Slater : We could put that shabby old chest of drawers upstairs where the bureau is now. Elizabeth could have that and welcome. I've always wanted to get rid of it. (She points to the drawers.) (The Dear Departed) (i) Why does Mrs. Slater want to bring the bureau down ?
10.(c) Mrs. Slater : Henry, why shouldn’t we bring that bureau down here now ? We could do it before they come. Henry (stupefied) : I wouldn’t care to. Mrs. Slater : Don’t look so daft. Why not ? Henry : It doesn’t seem delicate, somehow. Mrs. Slater : We could put that shabby old chest of drawers upstairs where the bureau is now. Elizabeth could have that and welcome. I’ve always wanted to get rid of it. (She points to the drawers.) (The Dear Departed) (iii) What piece of furniture does Mrs. Slater want to move upstairs ?