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Match the phrases in Column-A with their meanings in Column-B.































Column-A



Column-B



(i) broke out



(a) an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely



(ii) in accordance



(b) was not able to tolerate



(iii) a helping hand



(c) began suddenly in a violent way



(iv) could not stomach



(d) assistance



(v) generosity of spirit



(e) persons with power to make decisions



(vi) figures of authority



(f) According to a particular rule, principle or system.
































Column-A



Column-B



(i) broke out



(c) began suddenly in a violent way


Eg- A fire broke out in the neighbourhood a few hours back.



(ii) in accordance



(f) According to a particular rule, principle or system


Eg – The laws are framed in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Constitution.



(iii) a helping hand



(d) assistance


Eg – Many people lent her a helping hand in making the necessary arrangements for the event.



(iv) could not stomach



(b) was not able to tolerate


Eg – The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy.



(v) generosity of spirit



(a) an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely


Eg – She showcased a true generosity of spirit in helping the children at the orphanage event.



(vi) figures of authority



(e) persons with power to make decisions


Eg – The Prime Minister is the major figure of authority in a Parliamentary form of governance.




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1

Discuss these questions in class with your teacher and then write down your answer in two or three paragraphs each.

(i) Why did Abdul Kalam want to leave Rameswaram ?


(ii) What did his father say to this?


(iii) What do you think his words mean? Why do you think he spoke those words?

 1

Find the sentences in the text where these words occur:

Erupt Surge Trace Undistinguished Casualty


Look these words up in a dictionary which gives examples of how they are used. Now Answer the questions below:


1. What are the things that can erupt? Use examples to explain the various meanings of erupt. Now do the same for the word surge. What things can surge?


2. What are the meanings of the word trace and which of the meanings is closest to the word in the text?


3. Can you find the word undistinguished in your dictionary? (If not, look up the word distinguished and say what undistinguished means.)

 2

Study the words in italics in the sentences below. They are formed prefixing un-or in-to their antonyms (words opposite in meaning).

(i) I was a short boy with rather undistinguished looks. (un + distinguished)


(ii) My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts. (in + essential)


(iii) The area was completely unaffected by the war. (un + affected)


(iv) He should not spread the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance. (in + equality, in + tolerance)


Now form the opposites of the words below by prefixing -un or -in. The prefix in- can also have the forms il-, ir-, or im- (for example: illiterate-il+literate, impractical- im+practical, irratational -ir+rational). You may consult a dictionary if you wish.







-adequate -acceptable -regular -tolerant


-demanding -active -true -permanent


-patriotic -disputed -accessible -coherent


-logical -legal -responsible -possible


 2

Rewrite the sentences below, changing the verbs in brackets into the passive form.

(i) In yesterday's competition, the prizes (give away) by the Principal.


(ii) In spite of financial difficulties, the labourers (pay) on time.


(iii) On Republic Day, vehicles (not allow) beyond this point.


(iv) Second-hand books (buy and sell) on the pavement every Saturday.


(v) Elections to the Lok Sabha (hold) every five years.


(vi) Our National Anthem (compose) Rabindranath Tagore.