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How does the poet suggest that all people on the earth are the same?

The poem reminds people that all kinds of divisions based on nation, religion, caste or creed are groundless since all human beings are similar in their basic need of the common resources such as air, water and the sun required for the existence of humanity. It suggests that since all people on earth have a common source of origin, all kinds of violence must be given up which would eventually unite everyone for the betterment and well being of the human race.


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Rewrite the paragraphs below, using the correct form of the verb given in brackets.

How Helmets Came To Be Used in Cricket


1. Nari Contractor was the Captain and an opening batsman for India in the 1960s. The Indian Cricket Team went on a tour to the West Indies in 1962. In a match against Barbados in Bridgetown, Nari Contractor (seriously injure and collapse). In those days helmets (not wear). Contractor (hit) on the head by a bouncer from Charlie Griffith. Contractor's skull (fracture). The entire team (deeply concern). The West Indies players (worry). Contractor (rush) to hospital. He (accompany) by Frank Worrell, the Captain of the West Indies Team. Blood (donate) by the West Indies players. Thanks to the timely help, Contractor (save). Nowadays helmets (routinely use) against bowlers.


Oil From Seeds


2. Vegetable oils (make) from seeds and fruits of many plants growing all over the world, from tiny sesame seeds to big, juicy coconuts. Oil (produce) from cotton seeds, groundnuts, soya beans and sunflower seeds. Oliver oil (use) for cooking, salad dressing etc. Olives (shake) from the trees and (gather) up, usually by hand. The olives (ground) to a thick paste which is spread onto special mats. Then the mats (layer) up on the pressing machine which will gently squeeze them to produce olive oil.

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"Beneath all uniforms..." What uniforms do you think the poet is speaking about?

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In Stanza I, find five ways in which we all are alike. Pick out the words.

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How many common features can you find in stanza 2? Pick out the words.