Class 10

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions Letter Writing Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Letter Writing

Letter Writing

A. Letters Making Orders

1. Write a letter to M/s Azad Hind Book Stores, Court Road, Bengaluru, placing an order for some books you urgently need. You may sign yourself as Rajeshwari of 151, Kachi Guda Crossing, Hyderabad.

151, Kachi Guda Crossing
Hyderabad
Sept. 18, 20…….
M/s Azad Hind Book Stores,
Court Road,
Bengaluru

Subject: Order for books.

Dear Sirs,
I need some books of 10th class. Your goodself is requested to send me the following books as per V.P.P. as early as possible.
1. Deepak English Guide for X class                  4 copies
2. Deepak Science Guide for X class                 4 copies
3. Deepak Hindi Guide for X class                     4 copies
4. Deepak Guess Papers-cum-Model Test Papers, X class
(English, Hindi, Maths, Science)                         2 copies each
Please pack the books properly and send these at an early date.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Rajeshwari

2. You are Kamal Verma of 77, Exchange Road, Kanpur. Write a letter to the Manager, Indian Bakery, ordering some items of your choice suitable for a picnic party of ten friends.

77, Exchange Road
Kanpur
November 28, 20…….

The Manager
Indian Bakery
Kanpur
Subject: Order for bakery items.
Sir,
1 and some of my friends are having a picnic party next week. You are requested to supply us the following

items of bakery by next Sunday :
1. Special pastries (with chocolate flavour)                         20 pieces
2. Cream rolls                                                                      20 pieces
3. Coconut Cookies                                                             5 packets
4. Waffers                                                                            5 packets
5. Patties                                                                              10 pieces
Please be careful about the quality of all these items.
Thanking you,

Yours sincerely
Kamal Verma

3. Write a letter on behalf of Pankaj Crockeries, Rajguru Market, Hisar to a firm in Faridabad, placing order for some items of crockery.

Pankaj Crockeries
50, Rajguru Market, Hisar
August 25, 20…….

Messers Ram Chander & Co.
Main Bazar Faridabad
Subject: Order for crockery items.
Dear Sirs,
I need some crockery items for my shop. I request your goodself to send me the following crockery items at the earliest as per your own conveyance.
1. Rice plates                                                             100 pieces
2. Rice dongas                                                          10 pieces
3. Vegetable dongas                                                 50 pieces
4. Coffee mugs                                                          150 pieces
5. Teacups                                                                 100 pieces
Please be careful in packing of these items. Send the bill alongwith these items and payment will be deposited in your bank account immediately after receiving the bill and items.
Thanks,

Yours sincerely
Manager
Pankaj Crockeries

4. You are Nisha, librarian of G.S.S. School, A.B.C. Write a letter to the sales manager for placing an order for the books for your school library.

The librarian
GS.S. School A.B.C
16th April, 20…….

The Sales Manager
XYZ

1. Life History of Stephen Fleming                         10 copies
2. Discovery of India (English)                                10 copies
3. Bharat EK Khoj (Hindi)                                        5 copies
4. Oxford Learners Dictionary                                5 copies
5. Godan                                                                 5 copies
Publication A.B.C.
Subject: Order for the books.
Sir,
With reference to the above cited subject your goodself is requested to send me the following books for our school library. The list follows as :
Please send the books at the earliest as per your own convenience. Please check the quality and quantity of the books carefully before packing and do the packing carefully. Payment will be made cash at the time of delivery.
Thanks,

Yours faithfully
Nisha

B. Letters Making Inquiries and Giving Suggestions

1. Write a letter to a goods transport company asking for their freight.

Harish Garments
Ambala Cantt.
10 May, 20…….

The Sandhu Transport Company
G T. Road, Ludhiana
Subject: Regarding freight inquiry.
Sir,
1 have a garments shop at Ambala Cantt. I purchase cloth from Ludhiana. Every Sunday twenty knots of cloth arrive to me from Ludhiana to Ambala through railway but I am willing to hire the services of a transport company. So that the material may reach to me by road at my door. Kindly send me the freight list of your transport company. So that I may place an early order. Please take it most urgent.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Harish Kumar

2. Write a letter to M/s Vikrant Electronics, Circular Road, Bengaluru asking for the price list of pre-recorded music cassettes of some of the latest Hindi films. You may sign yourself as David of 110, Moti Bagh, Lucknow.

110, Moti Bagh
Lucknow
January 15, 20…….

M/s Vikrant Electronics
Circular Road
Bengaluru
Subject: Inquiry about the price list.
Dear Sir,
I run a music shop in Lucknow. I wish to purchase in bulk quantity some of the pre-recorded cassettes of latest Hindi films. You are requested to let me know your price list for the music cassettes of the following films:
1. Airlift
2. Bahubali
3. Drishyam
4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
5. Neeija
Please send me the information soon so that I may place an early order.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
David

3. M/s Kanchan Cookware, Delhi Gate, Ajmer, have advertised a scheme to exchange old pots and pans with non-stick wares. Write a letter to the manager of the firm enquiring about the terms and conditions of the scheme. Sign yourself as Mrs Sneha Gupta of Park Lane, Kota.

Park Lane
Kota
October 15, 20…….

The Manager
Kanchan Cookware
Delhi Gate, Ajmer
Subject: Enquiry about the terms and conditions of the scheme.
Sir,
I read your advertisement in the Hindustan Times. You have advertised that you have a scheme to exchange old pots and pans with non-stick cookwares.

I am interested in exchanging some old pots and pans with non-stick wares. You are requested to kindly let me know the details about your scheme. Kindly also write whether you can send the goods through railway parcel.
Thanking you,

Yours sincerely
Sneha Gupta

4. Write a letter to a firm of furniture, asking for quotation of prices for furniture for offices and homes. Inquire also about the concession and commission given and the credit facilities.

Bharat Bhushan and Co.
Gandhi Market, Rajgarh
February 15, 20…….

M/s Avon Street Furniture
6/12, Noida
Ghaziabad
Subject: Demand for quotation of prices.
Dear Sirs,
We wish to buy furniture of different kinds for offices and homes. Our demand is immediate. Please send us quotation of prices of all kinds and qualities of furniture supplied by you.

We would also like to know how much commission and concession you offer to your customers. And also let us know the credit facilities which you are ready to give us.
Thanking you,

Yours sincerely
Manager
Bharat Bhusan & Co.

5. Write a letter to M/s Usha Sales Limited, Mumbai, requesting them to send you the price list of the models of sewing machines available with them. Also enquire how soon they can execute your order. Sign yourself as Jack.

CU 104, Pitampura
New Delhi
August 25, 20…….

M/s Usha Sales Limited
Andheri (West)
Mumbai
Subject: For the price list of sewing machines.
Dear Sirs,
We need twenty new Usha sewing machines. You are requested to kindly send us the price list of various models of Usha sewing machines available with you. Please mention the rates of each model including all taxes.

We need these machines urgently. So you are requested to inform us how soon you can deliver the goods.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Jack

C. Letters of Complaints and Suggestions

1. Write a letter to the S.H.O. of your locality reporting about the theft that occurred in your house.

Randhir Kapoor
H.No. 2597, Housing Board Colony
Ambala Cantt.
10 October, 20…….

The S.H.O.
Police station
Ambala Sadar
Subject: Regarding theft in my house.
Sir,
I request yourself that today I went to market with my wife and son at 7p.m. All the rooms and the main gate were locked. When I returned home from the market at 9.30 p.m. I found that the main gate door was safe but the house locks were broken. Some thieves jumped over the wall and comitted the crime. When I reached the house I found that fifty thousand rupees cash, ten tolas jewellery, gas cylinder, Samsung LED 48″ and clothes have been stolen. Please register a complaint and oblige me by making a swift search in this case.
Thanks,

Yours faithfully
Randhir Kapoor
999111xxxx

2. You bought some goods from M/s Scientific Goods Emporium and found them in broken condition. Write a letter to them asking to replace the goods immediately.

35, Daya Basti 9-A, Mahesh
Nagar Ambala Cantt
May 29, 20……….

M/s Scientific Goods Emporium
Kamal
Subject: Complaint about broken scientific goods.
Respected Sir,
We ordered you the following scientific goods:
1. Ammeter – 5 pieces
2. Anemometer – 10 pieces
3. Audiometer – 10 pieces
4. Barograph – 5 pieces
But we found all these goods in broken condition. These goods were not packed properly. They are not in condition to use. You are requested to take these goods back at your cost and send us the goods in good condition in a properly packed parcel.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Neeraj Kumar

3. Write a complaint to the General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Kaithal. Write that the conductor of the bus misbehaved with you. Be specific in your complaint.
Or
You are Sonia. Write a letter to the General Manager of Haryana Roadways complaining about the problem of smoking in running buses.

987, Pratap Nagar
Kaithal
March 25, 20………..

The General Manager
Haryana Roadways
Kaithal
Subject: Complaint against the bus conductor.
Sir,
I wish to complain against the rude behaviour of one of the conductors of the Haryana Roadways, Kaithal Depot. On 20th March, 20…….. I boarded the bus No. HR08F-4498 from Sirsa for going to Hisar. The bus started at 10 a.m. After some time, the conductor started smoking a cigarette. This was a clear violation of the rules. It was clearly written in the bus : “No smoking.” I told the conductor that if he himself broke the rules, how he would prevent the passengers from smoking.

I asked him not to smoke. But instead of listening to my advice, the conductor became very rude. He shouted at me and insulted me. He said that he did not care for anybody. He threatened to throw me out of the bus. The other passengers also objected to his behaviour. But he did not listen to any one.

Sir, you are requested to take appropriate action against the bus conductor.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Sonia

4. You are Arun of Gurugram. You are disturbed to see the problem of traffic jam in NCR region which causes loss of time as well as fuel. Write a letter to S.S.P. (Traffic) Gurugram in about 100 words drawing attention to the problem of traffic jam in Gurugram.

1414, Gulmohar Vatika
Gurugram
8 May, 20…….

The S.S.P. (Traffic)
Gurugram
Subject: Regarding the problem of traffic jam in Gurugram.
Dear Sir,
With reference to the above cited subject I wish to draw your kind attention to the problem of traffic jam in NCR region. Sir, in the morning hours before 10 a.m. and in the evening hours after 5 p.m. the condition is of the worst type. Sometimes it takes two to three hours to cover a distance of just ten kilometres. Due to this traffic jam a big pollution is caused by the engineer of the vehicles. Sir, please make some specific plan to give some relief to the people of NCR region from the routine traffic jams.
Thanks,

Yours faithfully
Arun

5. You are Veena of 1953 Lower Bazar, Shimla. You have purchased a washing machine from the Nav Bharat Electronics Ltd., Sadar Bazar, Delhi. Write a letter to the firm praising their product. Also make some suggestions for further improvement in the machine.

1953, Lower Bazar
Shimla
November 15, 20……

M/s Bharat Electronics Ltd.
Sadar Bazar
Delhi
Subject: Suggestions for further improvement in the machine.
Dear Sirs,
I purchased a Bharat washing machine from your firm last year. I wish to point out that the washing machine is working satisfactorily. During the one year, it has not created any problem. I congratulate you on making such a fine washing machine. However, there are some suggestions to make the machine still better. Its wash tub is small and cannot hold more than five garments. You can fit a bigger wash tub in the future machines. Secondly, its rotator motor is not very powerful. If you can make it more powerful, it will improve the working of the machine. I hope you will like these suggestions.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Veena

6. Write a letter to the SDO (Electricity) complaining about the frequent breakdown of electricity in your area

73-C, Vashishth Nagar,
Panipat
July 03, 20……….
The S.D.O.
Ram Nagar
Panipat
Subject: Complaint against the frequent breakdown of electricity.
Sir,
I would like to draw your attention to the problem of frequent breakdown of electricity in our area. The residents of this area have to face a lot of problems due to these break downs. The whole area is thrown into the darkness at night. The students are facing a lot of difficulty in preparing for their exams. Sir, it is summer season and the weather is very hot. It has become impossible to survive without electricity. The weak and old people are also suffering a lot due to this problem.

Sir, you are requested to look into the matter and solve this problem as early as possible.
Yours faithfully
Ram Narayan Mishra.

7. Write a letter to Messers Gupta Electronics, complaining that the fridge you bought from the firm is not functioning properly. You want its immediate replacement.

Rajan Malhotra
7-A, Model Town
Ambala City
April 7,20…….

Messers Gupta Electronics
Court Road Ambala City
Subject: Complaint about the fridge.
Dear Sir,
It is brought to your kind notice that I bought a Godrej fridge of 200 Liters from your shop only last month. I am regretful to inform you that the functioning of this fridge is not proper. Its freezer is not working at all. Sometimes the fridge gets switched off automatically. It makes a loud noise when it works. If it is opened with bare feet it gives a shock. I think this piece has some manufacturing defects. I request you to replace it immediately. The warranty card along with the original bill is being sent with this letter.
Thanks,

Yours sincerely
Rajan Malhotra

D. Official Letters

1. Write a letter to the General Manager, Janta Bus Service, Mahanagar, suggesting extension of local bus service to your village Nayagaon. Sign yourself as Vijay.

Village Nayagaon
Distt. Mahanagar
February 16, 20………..

The General Manager
Janta Bus Service
Mahanagar
Subject: Request for extension of local bus service.
Sir,
I am a resident of village Nayagaon. The local bus service of your corporation is very good. But the local bus service does not cover our village. The bus comes upto Puranagaon which is two kilometres away from our village. Our village is very important because a number of the people of our village do jobs in Mahanagar. They feel great difficulty in reaching their offices. Many students also cannot reach their schools and colleges in time.

You are requested to extend the local bus service up to our village.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Vijay

2. You are Santosh. You have shifted to 567, Shivaji Colony, Pratap Nagar. Write a letter to the postmaster of your town, requesting him for a change in address.

The Postmaster
General Post Office
Pratap Nagar
Subject: Information about change in address.
Sir,
I wish to bring to your kind notice that we have changed our residence to Moti Bazar, Pratap Nagar to 567, Shivaji Colony, Pratap Nagar. As I was in a hurry, I could not inform all of my friends and relatives about the change of address. I am expecting some important letters. You are requested to kindly redirect all my letters to my new address given above.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Santosh

3. Write a letter to the Chief Medical Officer of your district complaining about the insanitary conditions in your locality.

Gandhi Chowk Bhiwani
March 25, 20
The C.M.O.
Civil Hospital Bhiwani,
Subject: Complaint about insanitary condition.
Dear Sir,
I wish to bring to your kind notice the insanitary condition of our locality. It is the dirtiest part of the town. There are pools of water here and there. The drains are over-flowing. The locality is filled with heaps of rubbish. Filthy gutters are an ugly sight. This locality’ has become a breeding place for flies and mosquitoes. During rains the condition of this locality becomes worse. Dirty water over flows the drains and floods the streets. The sweepers do not remove garbage daily. The drainage system is most defective. The sanitary inspector does not visit the locality regularly.
If this state of affairs is allowed to continue cholera, malaria or typhoid is likely to break out. Therefore, I request you to visit our locality and take immediate steps to improve the living conditions. The residents of this locality will be thankful to you. It is a question of public health and safety.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Mahavir

4. Write a letter to the Chairman, Municipal Corporation requesting him to provide relief to the residents from monkey menace.

Suman Saini 2710,
Timber Market
Ambala Cantt.
17 August, 20…….

The Chairman
Municipal Corporation
Ambala
Subject: Regarding monkey menace.
Sir,
With reference to the above cited subject I wish to draw your attention to a problem faced by the residents of timber market. This problem is due to the monkeys. A group of about fifty monkeys has come to stay permanently in this area. All the day they are moving in the streets and on the roofs of the houses. If they see someone carrying some fruit or vegetable, they attack that person to snatch the eatable. There have been many cases of monkey’s bite. They tear the clothes put on the roofs of the houses after washing. All are much scared of them. You are, therefore, requested to do the needful to provide relief to the residents of timber market from monkey menace.
Thanks,

Yours faithfully
Suman Saini

5. Write a letter to the District Food and Supply Officer requesting him to grant you licence of kerosene oil.

15, Gandhi Nagar
Karnal
May 31, 20…….

The District Food and Supply Officer
Karnal
Subject: For licence of kerosene oil.
Sir,
With due respect I beg to state that I have opened a shop of General Merchandise in Gandhi Nagar. There is no kerosene oil shop in the neighbourhood. The residents face a great inconvenience because they have to bring kerosene from a big distance. Ladies in particular have to face a lot of trouble when they are required to stand in a queue.

I, therefore, request you to grant me the licence for the sale of the same. I am prepared to deposit the required fee for licence. I undertake to abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the government. If you want, I can give you security also.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Ashok Kumar

6. Write a letter to the Postmaster complaining against the irregular delivery and the rude behaviour of the postman of your locality.

275, Gandhi Nagar
Yamuna Nagar
March 20,20…….

The Postmaster
Head Post Office
Yamuna Nagar
Subject: Complaint against the postman.
Sir,
I wish to bring to your kind notice my complaint against Mr. Harish Kumar, the postman of our locality. He does not perform his duty well. He is irregular in his duty. He is rude in his behaviour. He is careless in his work. I do not get my letters regularly. We have put up a letter box on the outer door of our house. But he never puts the letters into the letter box. He throws them through the windows. Sometimes he hands over the letters to the children playing in the street. They tear them up and throw away.

Often our letters have been lost due to the carelessness of the postman. We have often brought the matter to his notice. But he is very rude. He does not behave properly.

Therefore, I request you to look into the matter personally. Please take suitable action against the postman.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Amit Kumar

7. Write a letter to a firm requesting it cancel an order for science apparatus. Give also the reasons for cancelling the order.

77-B, Ashok Vihar,
Karnal
May 29, 20…….
Rama Scientific Works
Kunj Vihar
New Delhi
Subject: For cancelling the order.
Sir,
I ordered you some apparatus for my science lab on 15th of this month. But I found your rates very high when I compared the rates of some apparatus from another shop. Moreover, the quality of your goods were not so good. Then why should I buy goods from your shop while I can get them from other shop in better condition and lower prize.

Hence, I request you to cancel my order. I will not be responsible if you send me the goods after this letter.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
XYZ

E. Letters to Editors

1. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper drawing his attention to the pathetic conditions of roads.

3101, Sector-12
Chandigarh
March 23, 20……….

The Editor
The Tribune
Chandigarh
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I would like to raise the issue of the pathetic conditions of roads. Sir, the condition of roads in our area has become worst. They have not been repaired for the past two years. Due to the rainy season they are badly damaged. The travellers are facing too many problems. The school going students face many accidents and most of them are injured badly.

It will be good if you publish this article in your newspaper so that the concerned authorities may take some steps to solve our problem.
I shall be highly thankful to you.
Yours faithfully.
XYZ .

2. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper, highlighting the hardship caused to the common people by rising prices.

5, Lawrence Road
New Delhi
March 17, 20………

The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Sir,
Kindly allow me to highlight a very common problem through the columns of your esteemed newspaper. The problem of rising prices has become very common. It has caused a lot of hardship to the common people. The government has failed to hold the price rise. The prices of essential commodities are rising day by day. It has become very difficult to make both ends meet.

The salaried people are the worst sufferers. They cannot manage their household budget within their salaries. It is high time the government should take steps to control the rising prices.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Ram Lai Bhardwaj

3. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper, regarding the disturbance caused by the loud sound of the loudspeakers as it is harmful during the examination days.

Peetampura
New Delhi
May 2,20……….

The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, l wish to draw the attention of the authorities to the growing nuisance caused by the loudspeakers in Peetampura. All religious places of worship put loudspeakers on the roofs. They keep blaring all the day and till late in the night. The next morning, these loudspeakers start shrieking very early. Our annual examinations are drawing near. Students feel disturbed by the loud sound of these loudspeakers. 1 hope the authorities will look into the matter.
Thanking you,

Yours truly
Puneet Issar

4. You are Somwati. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the incidents of violence taking place with the aged alone at home, drawing the attention of the authorities towards the problem.

H.No. 106, Sector-6
Kamal
7th June, 20

The Editor
The Tribune
Chandigarh
Subject: Regarding incidents of violence with aged people.
Dear Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed I would like to raise the issue of increasing incidents of violence taking place with the aged living alone at home. Just yesterday such an old couple murdered in our colony. Last week, an old lady living alone was looted at home. This problem is getting worse day-by-day. People of our colony raised voice against this issue but not paid any attention to it. There is no improvement in the situation. I request you to raise this issue in your newspaper so that some solution to the problem can be found out.
Thanks,

Yours faithfully
Somwati

5. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper, complaining against erratic electric supply in your city.

Near Power House
Patiala Chowk
Jind
October 15, 20……….

The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Sir,
l wish to draw the attention of the authorities to the erratic power supply in our city. There are frequent breakdowns in the power supply. Sometimes, there is no power supply for the whole day. As a result, the residents of the city have to face a lot of difficulty in summer months.

Even when there is power supply, there is a lot of fluctuation in the electricity. Because of this many electrical appliances get damaged. The authorities should look into the matter and improve the power supply of this city.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Ashok Ahuja

6. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting the need of Road Safety Rules.

1017-Sector 10-A
Chandigarh
April 7, 20………

The Editor
The Tribune
Chandigarh
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I would like to raise the issue of the need of Road Safety Rules. Today our roads have become much risky. The major reason behind this is that people do not follow the Road Safety Rules from heart. Most of the people follow these rules only with a sense of fear of police. Whenever one finds the police absent from the scene, he or she breaks the traffic rules. Wearing helmet for the two wheeler riders, using seat belts for the four wheeler riders should become a spontanious jesture. Life is precious. It must be protected by following Road Safety Rules. The people should follow these rules by heart not with fear.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Ranjan Sodhi

7. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting the need of the introduction of Road Safety Rules in the syllabus of secondary classes in Haryana. Sign yourself as Sudhir Kumar of Government Senior Secondary School, Rampur (Bhiwani).

Sudhir Kumar
Government Senior Secondary School
Rampur (Bhiwani)
March 7, 20………….

The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Chandigarh
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I would like to attract the attention of the Education Department of Haryana towards the issue of Road Safety Rules. Sir, today it comes in the reports that in most of the road accidents school students are involved. They are at a great risk of road accidents as they are not well aware of the Road Safety Rules. They lack the knowledge how to cross the road, where to walk on the road, where to drive their bicycle etc. It is urged that Road Safety Rules must be introduced in the syllabus of all secondary classes in Haryana. The knowledge of Road Safety Rules will make our students safe on the roads.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
Sudhir Kumar

F. Personal Letters

1. Write a letter to your uncle, thanking him for the gift he has sent on your birthday.

123, Nirmala Colony
Ambala
February 20, 20………

My Dear Uncle,
Yesterday I received the beautiful wrist watch which you had sent me as my birthday gift. I have no words to thank you for such a beautiful gift. This golden wrist watch looks very beautiful. All of my friends have liked it very much. Moreover, 1 needed a watch badly. I was often late for school. I had to pay some fine every month for being late to the school. Now this watch will make me punctual.

Please pay my respect to aunt and love to Reena.
With regards,

Yours affectionately
Vandana

Address:
Suresh Kumar
871, New Prem Nagar
Kaithal

2. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on his success in the examination.

275/5, Gandhi Nagar
Amritsar
March 8,20……….

Dear Sudhir,
Imagine my joy when I read the result of the I.A.S. in the Hindustan Times and found that you had obtained the 2nd rank. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your grand success.

This success of yours is well-deserved. I remember the time and energy that you put into your efforts to succeed in this examination. While your other friends whiled away their time in gossip or were sound asleep at night, you were pouring over the bulky books. I remember the golden line which you often quote: “Success in every field is ninety nine percent perspiration and one percent inspiration.” Your success in your efforts has amply proved the truth of this statement.

When are you coming to Amritsar ? I plan a big function to celebrate your success to which all our old friends will be invited.
Congratulations once again.

Yours truly
Ravi Verma

Address :
Sudhir Kumar
871, Nicolson Road
Jalandhar

3. You visited Jaipur recently. Write a letter to your friend describing the visit briefly.

214, Mehta Chowk
Fatehabad
February 25, 20……….

Dear Pawan,
I hope you are fine. Last week I visited Jaipur along with my family. Jaipur is a beautiful city. It is an old and princely city. Jaipur has a number of historic monuments to see.

In the city, there is Sawai Man Singh Museum. This is a fine museum. It displays a number of old and interesting items. NeSf the museum, there is the Jantar Mantar. This has scientific importance. It shows that our ancient astronomers were much advanced.

The finest place in Jaipur is the Hawa Mahal. It is a wonderful building. Near it, there is the palace of the king of Jaipur. About 10 kilometers away from Jaipur is the beautiful Amber Palace. It is a magnificent palace as well as a fort. Jaipur has a very good market. We did a lot of shopping there. In short, I cannot foiget my visit to Jaipur.
With regards,

Your loving friend
Rajiv

Address:
Pawan Kumar
21, Court Road
Karnal

4. Write a letter to your mother telling her about your life in the hostel.

Chander Bhushan
Saint Kabir Institute
New Delhi
16 May, 20….

Dear Mother,
I am fine here and hope that you shall also be fine with the grace of God. The news is that my life in the hostel is very good. My roommate Sunil, a boy from Ambala, is of very good nature. We got up at 5a.m. daily. First of all we go out for a morning walk. We come back by 6 a.m. Then we take our bath etc. Our breakfast is ready at 7a.m. The food quality is very good in the mess. We go to school at 8a.m. Our lunch break is at 1p.m. I am enjoying a disciplined life in my hostel. Please don’t worry about me. I shall visit you soon.
With regards,

Your loving son
Chander Bhushan

5. Write a letter to your younger brother advising him to take part in games .

Rajiv Datta
340, Savitri Nagar
Panchkula
April 19, 20……….

Dear Naveen,
I saw your report-card yesterday. I was very glad to find that you have again topped your class. I congratulate you on your success. However, I have come to know that you have become a book-worm. You study from morning till late in the night. You do not devote any time to games.

Dear Naveen, studies are very important in our life. But we cannot ignore the value of games also. Games give energy to our bodies and refresh our minds. After long hours of study, the mind is tired. By playing, the mind gets the badly needed rest. You have heard that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Those who do not take part in games and study all the time, spoil their health. You must devote some time to games either in the early morning or in the evening. This will refresh your mind and you will be able to study in a better way.
I hope you will act upon my advice.

Your loving brother
Rajiv Datta

Address:
Naveen
5034, Saraswati Nagar
Kaithal

6. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on winning a lottery prize.

33, Kabir Nagar
Ambala Cantt
March 17, 20……….

Dear Vishal,
I hope you are fine. I am very happy to know that you have won ? 1,00,000 cash prize in the lottery. Please receive my heartiest congratulation on your achievement. You have been waiting for this announcement from a quite long time. This success of yours is well-deserved.

I hope you better know that advantages and disadvantages of holding such big cash. You should be careful while spending or investing this money. You should also make a good plan for your parents also.

When are you coming to Shimla ? We will enjoy your success with a great party.
Congratulations once again.

Yours truly,
Navneet Singh

7. Write a letter to your friend, inviting him to spend holidays with you in Shimla.

1014, The Mall
Shimla
03 June, 20……….

Shivang
1088, Sector 34
Ambala City

Dear Shivang,
I am fine here. I hope that you shall also be fine at Ambala. I know that your summer vacation has started from 01 June. It will be very hot in Ambala but the weather is very pleasant here in Shimla. So I invite you to stay with me for a period of ten days in Shimla. My cousin from Kamal is also arriving tomorrow. We three shall enjoy the summer vacation together. I hope you will arrive definitely. Please do inform me when you are arriving Shimla.
With Love,

Your loving friend
Krishna

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions First Flight Poem 6 Amanda Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Solutions First Flight Poem 6 Amanda

HBSE 10th Class English Amanda Textbook Questions and Answers

Thinking about the Poem

1. How old do you think Amanda is? How do you know this?
Answer:
Amanda is a school going girl. She may be about 9-10 years old. It is apparent from the instructions given to her not to bite her nails or to do homework.

2. Who do you think is speaking to her?
Answer:
It seems that the poet is speaking to her.

3. Why are Stanzas 2,4 and 6 given in parenthesis? „
Answer:
Stanzas 2, 4 and 6 are given in parenthesis because they are the thoughts of the child. And these are given in different conditions.

4. Who is the speaker in Stanzas 2, 4 and 6? Do you think this speaker is listening to the speaker in Stanzas 1, 3, 5 and 7?
Answer:
In Stanzas 2,4 and 6, the speaker is the child, Amanda. No, she is not listening to the speaker in Stanzas 1,3,5 and 7. She is lost in her thoughts and she is clearly not listening to anybody.

5. What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid?
Answer:
If Amanda were a mermaid, she would have drifted slowly on a languid emerald sea. She would be the sole inhabitant of the relaxed green sea.

6. Is Amanda an orphan? Why does she say so?
Answer:
No, Amanda is not an orphan. She says so because she wants to be alone. She wants to roam around the street alone. She finds silence ‘golden’ and freedom ‘sweet’. It is for this reason that she calls herself an orphan.

7. Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Why does she want to be Rapunzel?
Answer:
Rapunzel was a fairy. Amanda wants to be Rapunzel because she wants to live alone. Rapunzel lived alone in a tall tower and had long, beautiful hair. She was held captive by her grandmother, who came up the tower by climbing her long hair. The girl also wants to live alone in a tower as she would not have to care about anything as life in a tower would be tranquil, peaceful and rare. However, she also decided that she would never throw down her hair for anyone to come up as she wanted to live alone always.

8. What does the girl yearn for? What does this poem tell you about Amanda?
Answer:
The girl yearns for freedom. She wants to stay alone. If she were a mermaid, she would have wanted to drift slowly on a calm sea where she would be the only inhabitant. She imagines herself to be an orphan, roaming the street in silence and freedom. She also wishes to be Rapunzel though she would not let her hair down for anybody to climb up. This shows that she is fed up with the continuous scolding she receives from her mother. She wants to go away from her home to some place where she would not be constantly teased or rebuked by anybody and would be able to live peacefully.

9. Read the last stanza. Do you think Amanda is sulking and is moody?
Answer:
It does not seem that she is sulking, though she could be moody. She is completely lost in her thoughts. She is not even listening to her mother. Her mother perceives her to be sulking as she does not react to her instructions at all. Since Amanda does not listen to her, she concludes that she is very moody and continues to nag her.

HBSE 10th Class English Amanda Important Questions and Answers

I. Short Answer Type Questions (20-30 words & 2 marks each)

Question 1.
What does Amanda imagine herself to be while day-dreaming and reaching the sea?
Answer:
While reaching the sea in her daydream, Amanda imagines of being a mermaid. She finds the sea relaxed and peaceful as she dreams of drifting on the waves blissfully.

Question 2.
What sort of instructions did Amanda get?
Answer:
Amanda is instructed not to bite her nail, complete her homework and clean her room. She is even asked not to hunch her shoulders. She is told to sit only in a straight manner.

Question 3.
What can you depict of Amanda’s nature?
Answer:
Amanda is a moody girl. She is nagged most of the time. She often escapes from reality, which makes her moody and uninterested.

Question 4.
How does Amanda describe herself as an orphan?
Answer:
Amanda says that she is an orphan. She roams the street freely. There is dust under her bare feet. With her bare feet, she creates patterns on the dust. Silence is golden and freedom is sweet.

Question 5.
Why is Amanda told not to eat chocolates?
Answer:
Amanda is told not to eat chocolates because she had been suffering from acne. Eating more chocolates will cause pimples on her face. That is why she is told so.

II. Short Answer Type Questions (40-50 words & 3 marks each)

Question 1.
What is the importance of punctuation in a language? Why has the poet used the exclamation mark after Amanda in the title of the poem?
Answer:
Punctuation in a language makes the sense of a text clear. It helps in conveying the message with clarity. It is further used to structure and organise a piece of writing. The exclamation mark used in the title ’Amanda’ is to show the mother’s surprise on seeing Amanda. Amanda is a moody girl and this trait of hers upsets her mother.

Question 2.
Who is instructing Amanda? Is he/she constantly giving instructions fulfilling some-thing?
Answer:
Amanda’s mother is instructing Amanda. When she keeps on instructing her, Amanda sulks and becomes moody. Her mother intends to make her well-behaved by constantly giving instructions to her but Amanda doesn’t care much and nor can she ignore her mother, so she sulks down rather than executing all the instructions.

Question 3.
Despite imagining to be Rapunzel, Amanda does not want to do what Rapunzel did. Why?
Answer:
Amanda wants to be Rapunzel to live a peaceful life in a tower. But she does not intend to
elope with a prince because she does not want to depart from the peaceful life on the top of the tower.

Question 4.
Why does Amanda seem moody most of the times?
Answer:
Amanda seems moody because she is constantly trying to make an escape from her reality where she is instructed all the time. It is indeed a sorry state for a little kid like Amanda to bear. Here, the only solution she finds to escape this reality is her imaginary world. Therefore, it makes her look moody and indifferent towards her mother’s instructions.

III. Long Answer Type Questions (100-120 words & 5 marks each)

Question 1.
Why does Amanda want to escape into the dreamy world of mermaids and fairies? Discuss it on the basis of the poem ‘Amanda’.
Answer:
In this world, each one (including child, young, old, etc.) wants to lead the life of freedom. Amanda also like other child loves freedom. She does not want to be a pampered child. Amanda does not want that her parents should control and guide her activities. She wants to do the activity of her own choice. She does not want to be dictated by anyone. She creates a world of her own choice. Amanda wants to live in the dreamy world of mermaids and fairies. She wants to enjoy freedom roaming around the streets like an orphan. Like Rapunzel, Amanda wants to live in an imaginary tower. She does not like the nagging of her mother. This way Amanda wants to escape into the dreamy world of mermaids and fairies.

Question 2.
How has the poet discussed the importance of proper upbringing with reference to the poem, ‘Amanda’?
Answer:
Every child is bom with some innate quality. Their upbringing plays an important role in sharpening their personality. It is the moral duty of the parents to instil good values and moral principles in a growing child. Amanda shows how a child feels trapped in instructions. She is instmcted to do numerous things. Amanda is very frustrated. She wishes to be an orphan. She is even instmcted not to eat chocolate because it causes acne. She wants to live alone and lead a carefree life. So, children should be reared up with proper care.

Question 3.
State the value points in the poem ‘Amanda’.
Answer:
Every child is unique in its own way. There are some positive and negative aspects in each child. It requires a great deal of patience and love to make them understand this. Parents should impart proper education to children, as they leam through experiences as well. If children do leam some bad habits, it requires great level of understanding and right approach to rectify them. Children cannot be taught everything in one day. They should be told to behave properly. It is natural for a child like Amanda to seek freedom at her place. Growing up of child should not be about do’s and don’ts only. The fact is that Amanda is forbidden to do anything without seeking permission. She can’t sit lazily around. She can’t eat chocolate because it could cause acne. Life of Amanda is very suffocating and limited in itself. She desires for more freedom and choice. The fact is that Amanda is innocent and naive. She is too small to understand the benefits of advice. That is why Amanda wishes to be an orphan. That is why she wants to be free.

Question 4.
I am an orphan, roaming the street
I pattern soft dust with my hushed bare feet.
The silence is golden, the freedom is sweet.
What does Amanda imagine herself to be? What does the poet want to convey through this?
Answer:
Through this paragraph, the poet has tried to depict the state of a little girl’s mind and also instructs her to do something good and change her habit. When the poet tells her so, she assumes that had she been an orphan, she would have roamed into the street. She would have made design on the soft dust with her feet quietly. According to her, silence is golden and freedom is the sweetest thing in the world. She wants to lead the life of freedom not of bondage. Through golden silence, the poet estimates the worth of silence. Amanda seeks peace and calmness. It is absent in her reality. Through this paragraph, the poet wants to say that freedom is the sweetest thing in the world. Not only the girl like Amanda but all living beings want freedom.

Reference To Context

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Don’t bite your nails, Amanda!
Don’t hunch your shoulders, Amanda!
Stop that slouching and sit up straight,
Amanda!

Paraphrase: In this paragraph, the mother is instructing Amanda not to bite her nails because it is considered to be a bad habit. She even tells her to sit straight in right posture without bending her shoulders.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What was Amanda biting?
(i) A piece of cake
(ii) Bread crumbs
(iii) Strawberry
(iv) Nails
Answer:
(iv) Nails

(b) What does the poet mean by ‘sit up straight’?
(i) The poet tells Amanda to straighten up her hair.
(ii) The poet tells Amanda not to bend while sitting.
(iii) The poet tells Amanda to go straight.
(iv) The poet tells Amanda to bend down.
Answer:
(ii) The poet tells Amanda not to bend while sitting.

(c) The poet tells Amanda to stop .
(i) telling
(ii) walking
(iii) slouching
(iv) writing
Answer:
(iii) slouching

(d) What does her mother consider it?
(i) Good habit
(ii) Bad habit
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) Bad habit

(e) To whom is the mother instructing here?
(i) Amanda
(ii) Her friend
(iii) Her father
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) Amanda

2. (There is a languid, emerald sea,
where the sole inhabitant is me—
a mermaid, drifting blissfully.)

Paraphrase: Amanda imagines herself to be sitting near a calm and small island. She wants to be the only resident of the beautiful green sea. She imagines herself like a mermaid who leads her life in a relaxing way.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What is emerald here?
(i) The poet
(ii) The girl
(iii) The sea
(iv) Gemstone
Answer:
(iii) The sea

(b) What does Amanda imagine her to be?
(i) An actor
(ii) A chef
(iii) A fish
(iv) A mermaid
Answer:
(iv) A mermaid

(c) The poet uses brackets to present the
(i) trust
(ii) imagination
(iii) disappointment
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) imagination

(d) What does Amanda want?
(i) She wants to be the only resident of the beautiful Green Sea.
(ii) She does not want anything.
(iii) She only wants to play.
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) She wants to be the only resident of the beautiful Green Sea.

(e) What type of life does Amanda want to lead?
(i) Disappointing
(ii) Relaxing
(iii) Miserable
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) Relaxing

3. Did you finish your homework, Amanda?
Did you tidy your room, Amanda?
I thought I told you to clean your shoes,
Amanda!

Paraphrase: Amanda was enquired whether she had finished her homework or not. She was even enquired whether she had cleaned her room or not. She was even instructed to clean her shoes.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What was Amanda asked to clean?
(i) The house
(ii) The dishes
(iii) The room
(iv) The curtains
Answer:
(iii) The room

(b) What did the poet think about Amanda?
(i) She thought that she had told her to clean her shoes.
(ii) She thought that she had asked her to buy grocery.
(iii) She thought that she had told her to tidy her room.
(iv) She thought that she had told her to watch out for birds.
Answer:
(i) She thought that she had told her to clean her shoes.

(c) Amanda is a very girl.
(i) careful
(ii) careless
(iii) stupid
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(ii) careless

(d) What did her mother enquire first?
(i) About the completion of homework
(ii) About her imagination
(iii) About her dirty habits
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) About the completion of homework

(e) What does Amanda’s mother want from her?
(i) To learn bad habits
(ii) To learn good habits
(iii) To speak fitiently
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) To learn good habits

4. (I am an orphan, roaming the street.
I pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet.
The silence is golden, the freedom is sweet.)

Paraphrase: Amanda imagines herself to be an orphan who is roaming into the street. It implies that had she been without parents she would have wandered freely into the street. She is barefoot. She would have made designs on the soft dust with her bare feet quietly. In her opinion, silence is golden and freedom is the sweetest thing in the world.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What kind of silence does Amanda envision?
(i) Amazing
(ii) Silver
(iii) Sweet
(iv) Golden
Answer:
(iv) Golden

(b) What does Amanda do with her feet?
(i) Makes design on the deposited dust
(ii) Hushes the little puppies
(iii) Runs along the road
(iv) Roam in the street
Answer:
(i) Makes design on the deposited dust

(c) Amanda wants to roam like a/an
(i) dishonest
(ii) honest
(iii) orpan
(iv) stupid
Answer:
(iii) orpan

(d) What is golden here?
(i) Silence
(ii) Conversation
(iii) custom
(iv) Tradition
Answer:
(i) Silence

(e) What is the sweetest thing in the world?
(i) Passion
(ii) Freedom
(iii) Imagination
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) Freedom

5. Don’t eat that chocolate, Amanda!
Remember your acne, Amanda!
Will you please look at me when I’m speaking to you,
Amanda!

Paraphrase: Amanda’s mother is instructing her not to eat chocolates. She reminds of her pimples which she has due to eating chocolates. She even reminds her for not paying attention to what her mother says.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What is Amanda asked to do?
(i) To look into the mirror
(ii) To look at the narrator
(iii) To look inside the tidy room
(iv) To look before crossing the road
Answer:
(ii) To look at the narrator

(b) When does the narrator want Amanda to look at her?
(i) When she is speaking to her
(ii) When she needs a make up.
(iii) When she asks a question.
(iv) When she waves at her.
Answer:
(i) When she is speaking to her

(c) Amanda should not eat chocolate because it will cause .
(i) disappointment
(ii) irritation
(iii) acne
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(iii) acne

(d) Amanda’s mother is instructing her not to eat—
(i) cake
(ii) chocolates
(iii) fruits
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(ii) chocolates

(e) What does her mother remind her of?
(i) For not paying attention to her advice
(ii) For studies
(iii) For playing
(iv) All of these
Answer:
(i) For not paying attention to her advice

6. (I am Rapunzel, I have not a care;
life in a tower is tranquil and rare;
I’ll certainly never let down my bright hair!)

Paraphrase: Amanda only imagines herself to be Rapunzel, (a character from a fairy tale), who lives in a tower. But Amanda does not care for anybody. She wants to live alone in a quiet and calm tower. She also tells that she will never let her hair down to anyone so that nobody could come to her in the tower.

Choose the correct option:

(a) Who does Amanda envision to be?
(i) Snow-white
(ii) Cinderella
(iii) Rapunzel
(iv) Sleeping beauty
Answer:
(iii) Rapunzel

(b) What legend is related with Rapunzel?
(i) Long-bright hair
(ii) Missing sandal
(iii) Beauty and the Beast
(iv) Magic mirror
Answer:
(i) Long-bright hair

(c) The life of Rapunzel in a tower is .
(i) disturbing
(ii) calm and quiet
(iii) illusory
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(ii) calm and quiet

(d) Who is Rapunzel?
(i) A character-from–the Ramayana
(ii) A character from the fairy tale
(iii) A character from the folk tale
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) A character from the fairy tale

(e) Why does Amanda not care for anybody?
(i) Because she wants to live alone.
(ii) Because she is not interested in studies.
(iii) Because she does not want to do any work.
(iv) All of these
Answer:
(i) Because she wants to live alone.

7. Stop that sulking at once, Amanda!
You’re always so moody, Amanda!
Anyone would think that I nagged at you,
Amanda!

Paraphrase: Amanda’s mother warns her not to feel unhappy and disappointed. She should be more happy. Amanda is very moody. She is of unstable nature. Her mother tells her to remain cheerful, otherwise her mother will be blamed for harassing her.

Choose the correct option:

(a) Who would think that the narrator is nagging at her?
(i) Anyone
(ii) Amanda
(iii) Poet
(iv) Her friends
Answer:
(i) Anyone

(b) Amanda’s nature is said to be
(i) moody and happy
(ii) sulky and moody
(iii) cheerful and excited
(iv) calm and composed
Answer:
(ii) sulky and moody

(c) The narrator tells Amanda to stop .
(i) talking
(ii) sulking
(iii) walking
(iv) writing
Answer:
(ii) sulking

(d) What does her mother advise her?
(i) She tells her to remain cheerful.
(ii) She tells her to talk agressive.
(iii) Does not say anything
(iv) All of these
Answer:
(i) She tells her to remain cheerful.

(e) Who will be blamed for harassing her?
(i) Amanda’s father
(ii) Amanda’s mother
(iii) Amanda’s sister
(iv) Amanda’s friends
Answer:
(ii) Amanda’s mother

Amanda Summary

Amanda Introduction

About the Poet

• Robin Klein was bom on 28 February, 1936, in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia.
• She wrote more than 40 books, including Hating Alison Ashley, Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left and Came Back to Show You I Could Fly.
• She left school at the age of 15 and did several jobs to establish herself as a writer.
• She won the CBCA Children s Book of the Year Award in both the Younger Readers and the Older Readers categories, and a Human Rights Award for Literature in 1989.
• Klein is considered one of the most prolific and beloved authors of Australia.

Central Idea of the Poem

‘Amanda’ is the poem of a young girl who does one thing after other but she is instructed not to do so, by the poet. It is the ardent desire of every child to enjoy the beauty of the dreamy world of childhood. The instructions given by the poet curtail her freedom. As the poet tells her not to eat chocolates, she considers it to be an infringement of her freedom. She only wants to remain in fantasy. Amanda does not want to grow up. She wants to remain a child now.

Amanda Summary

The poem ‘AmandaV depicts the state of a little girl’s mind. She is constantly instructed about do’s and don’ts by her elders. The narrator scolds and instructs her. She is told not to bite her nails. She is told not to hunch her shoulders and to sit up straight. The girl imagines that she is in an emerald sea. She is told to finish her homework and tidy her room. She is an orphan, that is why she roams in the street. She is forbidden from eating a chocolate because she has acne on her face. But all the time, the little girl Amanda keeps dreaming of a life of freedom in the open. She dreams of mermaids in the sea, of roaming barefoot in the dusty street and of the golden-haired Rapunzel who lived alone in a high tower. She takes no note of what is being said to her. Then she is rebuked for being moody and sulking all the time. This way the girl has been advised.

Poem at a Glance

• This poem is about a girl, Amanda who bites her nails.
• The poet asks her not to do so and also sit straight.
• The girl is lost in the world of dreams and fantasy.
• She imagines as if she were a mermaid.
• Amanda lives in a peaceful emerald sea all alone.
• She roams all around freely like a mermaid.
• Amanda lives in a peaceful emerald sea all alone.
• She roams all around freely like a mermaid.
• The poet asks if she has finished her homework and cleaned the room.
• She is told to clean her shoes but she has not done so.
• She does not care for all the things.
• Amanda wants to walk on the dust with her bare feet.
• She is told not to eat chocolates as it might cause her some problem.
• Amanda is told to inculcate good manners. But she ignores all these things.
• Amanda imagines herself as Rapunzel living in a tower.
• There is the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity here.
• The poet calls Amanda moody.
• She asks her not to be unhappy.

Amanda Word-Meanings

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions First Flight Poem 5 The Ball Poem Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Solutions First Flight Poem 5 The Ball Poem

HBSE 10th Class English The Ball Poem Textbook Questions and Answers

Thinking about the Poem

1. Why does the poet say, “I would not intrude on him”? Why doesn’t he offer him money to buy another ball?
Answer:
The poet says so because the boy has lost his ball. He is quite unhappy. He wants the boy to learn the meaning of loss on his own. He does not offer him money to buy another ball because according to him, money or another ball is worthless. The boy was trying to understand his responsibility because he had lost something, which could not be brought back.

2. staring down/All his young days into the harbour where/His ball went…”
Do you think the boy has had the ball for a long time? Is it linked to the memories of days when he played with it?
Answer:
Yes, it seems like the boy has had the ball for a long time. He had more affection with the ball. When it bounced into the water, all his memories of the childhood days flashed in his mind. This led to a realisation that those moments would not come back, just like the ball. He can buy new balls but the moments which had gone would never come again.

3. What does “in the world of possessions” mean?
Answer:
“In the world of possessions” means the materialistic world. Here everything and every action is made to possess something, whether it is the possession of land, property, money, or anything else. This would make the boy realise that this is the world of possessions where one can possess more things by buying them. One cannot buy what has been lost.

4. Do you think the boy has lost anything earlier? Pick out the words that suggest the answer.
Answer:
No, it seems that the boy has not lost anything earlier. The words that suggest so are ‘He senses first responsibility, in the world of possessions’.

5. What does the poet say the boy is learning from the loss of the ball? Try to explain this in your own words.
Answer:
The poet suggests that from the loss of the ball, the boy is just learning about the loss and how it hurts. The boy gets upset with this loss. The boy is learning what it means to lose something. Every man has to stand up after such losses. The boy too will learn how to stand up and leave the losses behind as he would have understood the true meaning and nature of loss.

6. Have you ever lost something you liked very much? Write a paragraph describing how you felt then, and saying whether — and how — you got over your loss.
Answer:
Yes, I have lost numerous things, but the loss of a dictionary really shocked me. The price of money does not matter here but the dictionary of Dr. Kamil Bulke – from English to Hindi really was an indispensable book to me, because I had leamt a lot of words and their uses from it. It not only enriched my vocabulary but also helped me learn idioms and phrases. I had bought it by saving my pocket money, that is why I really liked it much. Finally my loss was compensated. One of my friends suggested me to go to the store where I got an old piece of dictionary. I got really happy and purchased it. This way I overcome the loss.

HBSE 10th Class English The Ball Poem Important Questions and Answers

I. Short Answer Type Questions (20-30 words & 2 marks each)

Question 1.
How was the ball valuable for the boy?
Answer:
The ball was valuable for the boy is obvious from his reaction after losing it. He was much disappointed, dejected, shocked, fixed and stared at the place constantly where the ball had fallen.

Question 2.
What responsibility is the poet referring to?
Answer:
The poet is referring to the responsibility of the boy, who lost his ball and then stands up and bears the loss through self-understanding.

Question 3.
Write the sum and substance of the poem ‘The Ball Poem’.
Answer:
The poet, John Berryman tells us how quickly our childhood can go, like the pace at which the ball is lost in the poem and how at times we must face the hardships like loss unsuspectingly in our life.

Question 4.
What is the boy’s state of mind at the loss of his ball?
Answer:
The boy is very disturbed at the loss of his ball. He keeps staring at the ball with his desperate eyes.

II. Short Answer Type Questions (40-50 words & 3 marks each)

Question 1.
“And no one buys a ball back. Money is external.” What does these lines denote?
Answer:
These lines denote that no one can buy something that is lost for good. Here, the poet has compared money with an external thing. Nobody can buy the boy that very ball which he has lost. Money is a medium of possessing things. Even money cannot buy a ball back to the boy. The poet wants to make the boy aware of the loss.

Question 2.
What message does the poet want to convey through ‘The Ball Poem’?
Answer:
The poet has given a very positive message through the poem. He has tried to convey that gain and loss are the part and parcel of life. But one must be aware about the knowledge of loss. We may repent over the losses we have suffered from. But one must try to face even the adverse circumstances with good stead.

Question 3.
How did the boy react to the loss of the ball or was he fearful of something? Explain on the basis of the poem.
Answer:
When the ball of the boy lost, he was very upset. He was not fearful of anyone. He was really shocked, grief-stricken and disappointed. The ball might be a little thing and easily available, but the loss of the ball taught a lesson to the boy. Money can give only external happiness and satisfaction. It can not give us emotional satisfaction.

Question 4.
Write the theme of the poem, ‘The Ball Poem’.
Answer:
Each individual has fascination for something. But if we lose something that we love, we
should not feel disappointed, desperate and dejected. We should just try to bear the loss through our understanding. This is what the poem is all about.

Question 5.
Why does the poet say, “Balls will be lost always”?
Answer:
Here, balls symbolise man’s possession. These are dearer to us than the others. But nothing is permanent in this world. Everything is transitory. When we lose something, we suffer from a sense of loss. It happens in everyone’s life. That is why the poet says the ball will always be lost.

Question 6.
Why did the poet not console the boy?
Answer:
There are two reasons behind it. Firstly, the boy was too shocked and grief-stricken to know about the loss of the ball. Secondly, the boy was trying to bear the loss on his own through self-understanding which is much more lasting. Due to these reasons, the poet did not console the boy.

III. Long Answer Type Questions (100-120 words & 5 marks each)

Question 1.
What is the epistemology of loss in this world of possessions? How far has the child learned to stand up in life? Substantiate it on the basis of the poem.
Answer:
The poet has tried to show that gain or loss are the part and parcel of life. These are the two facets of the same coin. At the loss of his ball, the boy is very depressed and dejected. It is not only the matter of an ordinary ball but the boy’s association and memories with the ball. The ball once lost will be lost for ever. But what is the ultimate solution to this problem? In this materialistic world, it is the notion of people that money can buy everything. But this notion is totally wrong. Money has its own limitations. It can compensate the financial losses to certain extent but it can not compensate the losses that a person suffers emotionally or internally. No money can buy back that ball that has been lost for good. It cannot buy even the lost childhood. But even in the adverse circumstances, the boy will have to stand in good stead. He must not repent over the losses. On the contrary, he should have to go ahead in his life.

Question 2.
Elaborate the idea that “one should learn to accept and let go and not stick to something that we can not have.”
Answer:
It is important for everyone to experience to accept the loss and be bold and get on with life. Staying strong is the only way to survive. One should understand that the past is gone and will never come back. Sometimes loss helps us to grow up and we are able to face hardships like loss. We also leam to accept and let go and not to stick to something which we can not have.

Question 3.
Why is it important for everyone to experience loss and to stand up after it?
Answer:
It is important for everyone to experience loss and to stand up after it in order to be strong and to get on with life. One must be strong irrespective of how much it hurts inside. Staying strong is the only way to survive. Moreover, one needs to leam to accept and let go and not cling to something that they can never have. One should understand that the past is gone and it will never come back. Sometimes loss helps us to grow up and face hardships. So, we must look at it with positive perspective.

Question 4.
I would not intrude on him,
A time, another ball, is worthless. Now
He senses first responsibility
In a world of possession.
On the basis of the given passage, what message does the poet want to convey through this?
Answer:
Through this, the poet has tried to convey that this world is materialistic. The boy who has lost his ball must understand the profoundness or intensity of loss. Although the ball is a small thing and it does not matter if it gets lost, he must understand to take the responsibility from the very beginning of his life. Another ball is worthless for the boy. Because he has lost something dear to him. He suffers from a sense of loss. He senses responsibility when his possessed ball is lost. The main thing that the poet wants to convey to us is that money cannot compensate for the loss of boy. Through this the poet also realises what is his first responsibility in such a world. The boy must inculcate the value of loss or gain from his childhood because then only he can become a sensible and rational man in the latter part of his life.

Reference To Context

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. What is the boy now, who has lost his ball,
What, what is he to do? I saw it go
Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then
Merrily over – there it is in the water!

Paraphrase: In this paragraph, the poet is talking about a boy who has lost his ball while playing. He wants to know about him and his reaction after losing his ball. He said that the ball was bouncing and jumping up and down into the street. The ball skipped from the hands of the boy and lost into the water for ever.

Choose the correct option:

(a) Which thing was bouncing merrily down the street?
(i) Ball
(ii) Water
(iii) Poet
(iv) Boy
Answer:
(i) Ball

(b) Where did the ball go ultimately?
(i) Rooftop
(ii) Water
(iii) Road
(iv) Pit
Answer:
(ii) Water

(c) After bouncing, the ball went down the
(i) street
(ii) corner
(iii) home
(iv) nowhere
Answer:
(i) street

(d) “Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then
Merrily over-there it is in the water!”
Which literary device has been used here?
(i) Metaphor
(ii) Alliteration
(iii) Simile
(iv) Anaphora
Answer:
(iv) Anaphora

(e) About whom does the poet talk about?
(i) A boy who has lost his ball.
(ii) A boy who has lost his memory
(iii) A boy who has lost his pen.
(iv) A boy who has lot his school bag
Answer:
(i) A boy who has lost his ball.

2. No use to say ‘O there are other balls’:
An ultimate shaking grief fixes the boy
As he stands rigid, trembling, staring down
All his young days into the harbour where
His ball went.

Paraphrase: There is no advantage of consoling the boy by saying that he will get another ball in lieu of the lost ball. The boy is very disappointed. He is shaking with grief. He is trembling with fear. He is staring at the ball that has gone into the harbour. The loss of the ball reminds him of his childhood days that have been lost in the harbour.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What fixes the boy unlimitedly?
(i) Happiness
(ii) Grief
(iii) Madness
(iv) Calmness
Answer:
(ii) Grief

(b) How is the boy standing?
(i) Laughing
(ii) Rigid
(iii) Fearful
(iv) Joking
Answer:
(ii) Rigid

(c) The boy is in because his ball has been lost.
(i) bad mood
(ii) anger
(iii) imagination
(iv) grief
Answer:
(iv) grief

(d) Where has the ball gone?
(i) Into the harbour
(ii) Into the room
(iii) Into the field
(iv) Nowhere
Answer:
(i) Into the harbour

(e) What is the condition of the boy?
(i) He is very happy.
(ii) He trembles with fear
(iii) He is in high temper.
(iv) All of these
Answer:
(ii) He trembles with fear

3. I would not intrude on him;
A dime, another ball, is worthless. Now
He senses first responsibility
In a world of possessions.

Paraphrase: The poet does not want to intrude on the boy. He cannot console the boy saying that he can buy him another ball. He says so because the new ball will not bring the sense of belonging to the boy. It is the time for the boy to learn the responsibility of taking care of the things. He must realise what is his first responsibility in this world.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What does the boy sense?
(i) Taste of ice-cream
(ii) A gust of wind
(iii) Presence of a dog in bushes
(iv) First responsibility
Answer:
(iv) First responsibility

(b) What is worthless here?
(i) Another bottle of milk
(ii) A dime for another ball
(iii) Company of friends
(iv) Putting efforts in something
Answer:
(ii) A dime for another ball

(c) The ‘world of possessions’ depicts that the world is .
(i) transient
(ii) materialistic
(iii) spiritual
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(ii) materialistic

(d) What should the boy realise?
(i) His first responsibility
(ii) His first priority
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) His first responsibility

(e) What will the new ball not bring?
(i) Attitude
(ii) Belongingness
(iii) Manners
(iv) All of these
Answer:
(ii) Belongingness

4. People will take
Balls, balls will be lost always, little boy.
And no one buys a ball back. Money is external.
He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes,
The epistemology of loss, how to stand up
Knowing what every man must one day know
And most know many days, how to stand up.

Paraphrase: In this materialistic world, many of his belongings will be lost. The poet says that the boy is learning how to withstand the sense of losses. Once a ball has been lost, it can be replaced with another one. Here money is external. It can buy us ball but not the memories and emotions related with it. The boy with his hopeless eyes sees the nature of loss and also thinks how to come out of that situation. The poet says that one must learn to accept the miseries of life and stand up again. This is the truth of life.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What is the boy learning?
(i) How to gain
(ii) The epistemology of loss
(iii) How to become passive
(iv) How to compensate
Answer:
(ii) The epistemology of loss

(b) What must every person learn at the end of the day?
(i) To run away
(ii) To stand up even in odds
(iii) To cook
(iv) To laugh
Answer:
(ii) To stand up even in odds

(c) The boy sees this loss with _________ eyes.
(i) desperate
(ii) optimistic
(iii) gazing
(iv) all of these
Answer:
(i) desperate

(d) What is external here?
(i) Ball
(ii) Money
(iii) Harbour
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) Money

(e) What does the poet say?
(i) One must accept the miseries of life.
(ii) One must not accept the miseries of life.
(iii) One must be ignorant from all these.
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) One must accept the miseries of life.

The Ball Poem Summary

The Ball Poem Introduction

About the Poet

• John Berryman was bom on October 25, 1914 in McAlester, Oklahoma in America. He was a renowned scholar and famous American poet.
• He was concerned with the literary movement, viz., Confessional Poetry.
• The Dream Songs’ is one of his notable works. It is an intensely personal sequence of 385 poems.
• He was bestowed with Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Bollingen Prize, etc.
• He died on January 7, 1972.

Central Idea of the Poem

In this poem, the poet has described the grief of a boy over the loss of his ball. This is the world of materialism. In this materialistic world, the things which you love will not always remain with you. In this life, you will be forced to do things that you do not want to do and you will have to give up the things which you love the most. All these may happen due to circumstances. In spite of all the circumstances, you must have to stand in good stead. It does not matter how much does it hurt. It teaches us to leam to accept and do not cling onto something that you can never have.

The Ball Poem Summary

In ‘ The Ball Poem ’, the poet has narrated the desperation and disappointment of a boy who has lost his ball. It was more lovable to him. For a common man, the loss of a ball is of minor significance. But to a little boy, this is not so. Money is external; it cannot buy back our love. It can also not replace the things that we love. The loss of the ball will teach the boy a lesson. This way he will leam how to accept the loss with tolerance and pleasure. Everyone has to lose something or the other in this world if he has to survive and fulfil his obligations. It is the part and parcel of life. But if you lose something you will have to stand up to be strong and get on with your life.

Poem at a Glance

• This poem is about a boy who lost his ball while playing.
• He saw the ball bouncing down the street.
• But ultimately it fell down into the river and lost for good.
• All the incidents occur before the boy but he is unable to do anything.
• He only repents at the loss of a ball.
• Although the loss of a ball is considered to be an ordinary incident but the poet has given a deep thought to it.
• According to the poet, the loss of the ball is the loss of childhood and his dreams.
• If it is lost once, it never comes back again.
• The child is sad that the ball he has lost cannot be brought back.
• At last, change comes in the life of a boy.
• He draws this conclusion that loss is a part of human life.
• One should not grieve over one’s loss.
• The loss cannot break one’s spirits.
• One should face such losses with courage and determination.

The Ball Poem Word-Meanings

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions Advertisement Writing Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Advertisement Writing

Report Writing

Writing is a skill for communication for conveying ideas and feelings from one person to another. This can be done by writing reports, notices, messages, paragraphs and letters. A report is a short writing skill describing some event or incident.

Points to be kept in mind.
(1) A report is a first hand information about an incident, occurrence or event.
(2) It must be brief, to the point and systematic.
(3) It must be written in past tense.
(4) It must be given a suitable heading or title, the name of person writing it, date and the place from where it was written.
(5) The report should be simple. Exaggerations and superfluous matter should be avoided.

1. A seminar on ‘Bed Bachao-Beti Padhao’ was held in your school. Write a report in about 40 words giving details of the seminar.
Answer:

GOVT. SR. SEC. SCHOOL, HAPPY BAGH, NEW DELHI
‘BETI BACHAO – BETI PADHAO’
Report by
Dhruv

New Delhi
September 7, 20…
A seminar on ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ was held in our school. The Education Minister of Delhi was the chief guest. Principals and teachers of different schools and the parents took part in the seminar. The speakers stressed the need of the hour to save the girl child and to teach the girl child. Everybody present pledged for the same.

2. You are Deepak. A ‘Clean Vidyalaya – Clean India’ campaign was organised in your school. Write a report in about 40 words highlighting the features of the campaign. ‘
Answer:

XYZ, SR. SEC. SCHOOL, ABC
‘CLEAN VIDYALAYA-CLEAN INDIA’ CAMPAIGN
Report by
Deepak

October 03, 20
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti a ‘Clean Vidyalaya-Clean India’ campaign was organised in our school. All the teachers and the students took part in this campaign with full zest. The school building, campus and surroundings were cleaned. After a campaign of just four hours, the school was looking beautiful and everything in the school seemed attractive. The school Principal gave certificates and momentous to the volunteers.

3. You are a press reporter. You went to a hospital and found the nurses on strike. Mentioning the title, the date and the cause of their strike, write a brief report in about 40 words for your newspaper.
Answer:

NURSES ON STRIKE
Report by
Anju Bhatnagar (Press Reporter)

New Delhi
May 15, 20…
The nurses of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi went on indefinite strike today demanding hike in their salaries. The condition of the patients got worse. There was a very tragic scene of the patients because none was there to care for them. The strike may prolong for a couple of days more.

4. You are Rajesh, a member of the N.S.S, unit of your school. Your school N.S.S. unit has organised a blood donation camp. Write a report to be printed in your school magazine.
Answer:

SANJAY GANDHI MEMORIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, HISAR
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Report by
Rajesh

Hisar
March 7, 20…
The NSS Unit of Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Public School, Hisar organised a blood donation camp in the school Auditorium on 5 th of March, The Chief Medical Officer inaugurated the camp. A team of doctors from the civil hospital was present in the school. Ninety students donated the blood on this occasion. The Principal honoured the blood donors with a memento and a certificate.

5. During the Kargil conflict the Arts Club of your colony had organised various cultural activities to collect funds for the victims’ families. As the secretary of the club, write a report to be published in some popular newspaper.
Answer:

A CHARITY SHOW BY ARTS CLUB
Report by
Anurag (Secretary Arts Club)

Ambala
January 5, 20…
The Arts Club of Bank Colony Ambala Cantt. organised a charity show to collect funds for the victims’ families of the Kargil conflict. The Deputy Commissioner of Ambala inaugurated the show. Fancy dress competition, mono-acting and solo-dance were the main attractions of the show.

6. You are Raman, studying in class X. You attended an N.C.C. camp recently. Mentioning the date, the number of participants and other important details, write a report in about 40 words for your school magazine.
Answer:

N.C.C. CAMP ATTENDED
Report by
Raman

Ambala Cantt
June 15,20…
The N.C.C. troop of our school attended an N.C.C. camp at Shimla from 5th June to 14th June. 40 cadets of our school troop took part in this camp with our N.C.C. officer Mr R.C. Bansal. Our troop cadet Ranjit Singh was selected as the best cadet.

7. Write a brief report in about 40 words on Annual prize distribution function of your school to be published in your school magazine.
Answer:

GOVT SR. SEC. SCHOOL, NILOKHERI
ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION
Report by
DHRUV

Nilokheri
February 10,20….
The Annual Prize Distribution function of our school was held on 06 February 20 The Deputy Commissioner of Kamal was the Chief Guest and the District Education Officer of Kamal was the Guest of Honour. The meritorius students and the winners of different events during the session were awarded. The Principal read the annual report. The Deputy Commissioner praised the glorious performance of our school.

8. You are Lovely/Laxman, studying in class X. Your school participated in an Inter-School Music Competition held at Bhartiya Public School, Ashok Nagar, Delhi. Mentioning the date, the number of participating schools, the position held by your school, etc., write a report in about 40 words. You have to read it out in the Prayer Assembly of your school. [B.S.E.H. March, 2020 (Set-A)]
Answer:

INTER-SCHOOL MUSIC COMPETITION
Report by
Lovely

Delhi
December 10, 20…
An Inter School Music Competition was held at Bhartiya Public School, Ashok Nagar, Delhi. 50 Sr. Sec. Public Schools took part in this competition. Our school music team of Arun and party participated in this competition and won the champion trophy and a cash prize of rupees one thousand.

9. You were an eye witness of the recent train accident between the Sealdah Express and the Golden Temple Express. Write a report in 40 words mentioning the loss of lives, the scene of rescue work by the neighbouring villagers.
Answer:

TRAINS COLLIDED HEAD ON
Report by
Suman Bajwa

Lucknow
January 5, 20…
A terrible train accident took place between Sealdah Express and the Golden Temple Express at 8.30 a.m. about 40 kilometres away from Lucknow. Both the trains collided head on. About 100 people died on the spot. Many more were seriously injured. The natives of the nearby villages helped the victims.

10. You are a press reporter. You visited the site of a car-accident in New Delhi. Mentioning the title, the date, the area of explosion, the damage caused, etc., write brief report in about 40 words for our newspaper.
Answer:

MARUTI 800-CRUSHED
Report by
Munjal (Press Reporter)

New Delhi
January 5, 20…
Yesterday a Maruti 800 car bumped into a loaded truck on the Ring Road. Three of the five passengers in the car died on the spot. The driver and two other passengers were seriously injured and rushed to the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. The deceased belonged to Rampur village of outer Delhi.

11. An old couple was murdered in Vasant Enclave in broad daylight. You visited the site as a reporter. Giving the title, the date and time of the incident, and the panic it caused among the residents, write a report in about 40 words for a newspaper.
Answer:

AN OLD COUPLE MURDERED
Report by
Anju Keri

New Delhi
August 6, 20…
Yesterday an old couple Raja Singh of 72 and his wife Malti Devi of 69 was murdered by robbers at 2 p.m. in broad daylight. The robbers looted all the money and other household things. The whole town was gripped by horror. The police has identified the gang of robbers.

12. The Principal of Happy Spring School, Pune invited a well-known social worker to address the student on Moral Education in Prayer Assembly in the school. You attended his lecture. Write a report in about 40 words for your school magazine. You are Pulkit the Student Representative of the school magazine.
Answer:

HAPPY SPRING SCHOOL, PUNE LECTURE ON MORAL EDUCATION DELIVERED
Report by
Pulkit (Student Representative)

Pune
March 10, 20…
The Principal of Happy Spring School invited a well-known social worker Mr Shamdev Ji to deliver a lecture on moral education in the prayer assembly.

Swami Ji inspired the students with his force discurtion to cultivate moral values in their personality. The students were highly motivated by the words of Swami Ji. Everybody was grateful to the Principal Sahib to organise this lecture and requested to organise many more in future.

13. Your school organised a trekking tour to Manali in the winter break. Mentioning the title, the number of participating students, their experiences, write a report in about 40 words for your school magazine. You are Arun Byotra.
Answer:

TRIP TO MANALI
Report by
Arun Byotra

Bhiwani
March 5, 20…
Twenty five students of X class S.D. Sr. Sec. School, Bhiwani went on a trekking tour to Manali in winter break. The trip was organised by the Director of Mountaineering for the purpose of developing a spirit of adventure and thrill among the students. The students enjoyed this trekking tour a lot and learnt very much about mountains.

14. You are a press reporter. You have come to know of the kidnapping of a businessman’s son. Mentioning the title and the details of the incident, write a report in about 40 words for your newspaper.
Answer:

BUSINESSMAN’S SON KIDNAPPED
Report by
Rohit Mathur (Press Reporter)

Shimla
March 5,20…
A ten year child of Mr R.K. Handa, a renowned businessman, was kidnapped yesterday from outside a local school in broad daylight. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of rupees one crore from the child’s father. The incident has created a panic in the city.

15. You are Ajay/Asha of Deshbandhu Memorial School, Bhopal. Your school has recently organised a Science Fair. Mentioning the number of participants/exhibits, date, venue and the response of students, write a report in about 40 words for your school magazine.
Answer:

DESHBANDHU MEMORIAL SCHOOL, BHOPAL
SCIENCE FAIR HELD
Report by
Asha

Bhopal
January 7, 20…
A Science Fair was held in our school from 4 January to 6 January. Forty teams of the various schools and colleges participated in this Science Fair with their projects and models. There was a great excitement among the students about this fair. It gave them a big information and fascination about Science subject.

16. You are Rohit/Rashmi of Maharaja School, Jaipur. Your school had organized an inter-school painting contest. Mentioning the number of participating students, date and venue, write a report in about 40 words for your school magazine.
Answer:

INTER-SCHOOL PAINTING CONTEST
Report by
Rashmi

Jaipur
December 7,20…
Yesterday an inter-school painting contest was organised in Maharaja School, Jaipur. Hundred students of different schools took part in the contest. The topic of painting contest was Environment Pollution and Awareness. The District Forest Officer was the chief-guest and gave away the prizes to the winners.

17. Your school has recently organised an exhibition of children’s books. Mentioning the date, venue, number of participating publishers and the response of students, write a report in about 40 words for your school magazine. You are Shreya/Sumit of Morning Glory Public School, Patiala.
Answer:

EXHIBITION OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS ORGANISED
Report by
Shreya

Patiala
January 5, 20
An exhibition of children’s books was organised in Morning Glory Public School from 1st January to 4th January. Forty publishers of children’s books participated in this exhibition with a variety of their children’s books. There was a great excitement among the students about the books and they bought books of their choices.

18. You are Parul/Shivam. As the Secretary of the Cultural Club of your school, you have organized a cultural evening in your school as thanks-givipg. Write a report about the programme in about 40 words.
Answer:

GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL, HARI NAGAR (AMBALA)
CULTURAL EVENING CELEBRATED
Report by
Shivam (Secretary, Cultural Club)

Ambala City
May 10, 20…
A cultural evening was celebrated in our school on 9th of May 20… as a gesture of thanks-giving to the donors of the flood relief compaign. The Deputy Commissioner of our district was the chief- guest. Many colourful and beautiful presentations were made by the participants. The chief-guest praised this programme very much and honoured the participants.

19. Your school has participated in the “Save Water Campaign” by organising debates, quizes and painting competitions. Write a report in about 40 words for your school magazine giving the details of the competition like number of schools which participated, the guests etc. You are the Secretary of your Students Council.
Answer:

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PEETAM PURA (NEW DELHI)
“SAVE WATER CAMPAIGN”
Report by
Secretary (Students Council)

New Delhi
April 17,20……..
Our school organised “Save Water Campaign” on the 10th and 11th of April. Debate and quiz competitions were held on the 10th and painting competitions were held on the 11th. About 20 schools took part in these competitions. Mrs. Sheila Dixit, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was the Chief Guest. Our school got the over-all trophy and a cash prize of one lac rupees.

Practice Questions For Report Writing:
1. Recently your school organised an Inter-House Display Board Competition on various topics. Mentioning the topics, the name of the house winning the first prize, and other details of the competition, write a report in about 40 words for your school magazine. You are Pradeep/Purvi of Class X.

2. You are a press reporter. You have come to know that the police of your town has arrested two pick pockets. Draft a report in about 40 words.

3. Your school NSS unit has organised a blood donation camp. As a member of the NSS group, write a report in 40 words to be printed in your school magazine.

4. During the Kargil conflict the Arts Club of your colony had organised various cultural activities to collect funds for the victims’ families. As the secretary of the club, write a report to be published in some popular newspaper.

5. You are a press reporter. You went to a hospital and found the nurses on strike. Mentioning the title, the date and the cause of their strike, write a brief report in about 40 words for your newspaper.

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions Advertisement Writing Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Advertisement Writing

What is an Advertisement ?
Answer:
An advertisement is a powerful medium which is used to reach out to others and to influence their minds and tastes. It is a kind of notice with a much wider appeal and effect. It is an announcement made through mass media which reaches a great number of people. Advertisers can use newspapers, magazines, posters, radio, television and cinemas to convey their messages or to sell their goods and services.

Some Useful Hints :
A good advertisement is very helpful in attracting masses. Drafting an advertisement is also an art. The students should keep the following hints in mind while drafting an advertisement.

1. The main aim of a business advertisement is to promote sales. So an advertisement should be attractive. It should catch the readers’ attention at first glance and then tempt them to go through it. So the language must be attractive.
2. In order to attract readers, always use catchy, simple and effective language.
3. The advertisement must be brief and to the point. Don’t say anything which is unnecessary or irrelevant to the main point.
4. Never mislead your readers. You must be honest and don’t make claims which are exaggerated.
5. The style of.the advertisement must be according to the subject matter. In other words, there should be a proper mixture of style and subject matter.
6. Long sentences and difficult or heavy words should be avoided. An advertisement is for spreading your message, not showing off your knowledge of language.
7. While designing an advertisement,, use different sizes of letters to create an attractive effect. The . important points should be mentioned in bold or bigger letters.
8. Although the advertisement should be brief, yet it must not be incomplete. It should be self- contained. It must convey the name of the advertiser and other relevant information.

Some Solved Advertisements:

1. You are in a Counselling Services to guide students what career to adopt. Draft an advertisement selling your services.
Answer:

COUNSELLING SERVICES
ARE YOU APPEARING IN MATRIC?
OR 10+2?
OR GRADUATION FINAL YEAR?

Just visit us to get the best guidance about your career. We have complete information about every field. An aptitude test is held before counselling. Visit and get sure of your career.

Contact
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(M.A. Psychology), Ph.D
Meera Tower, Room No. 112, 2nd Floor
G. T. Road, Panipat

2. You are Principal of a Public School. You require trained teachers for your school. Draft a suitable advertisement for the same.
Answer:

3. You need two salesmen in your shop. Write an advertisement for a local daily.
Answer:
Wanted two (10+2 Pass) salesmen for our shop. Age between 20-30 years. Salary Rs. 10000/-per month. Working hours since 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. lunch and tea facility available. Only local candidates may apply (to the undersigned) within 10 days.

Contact
SUNDER RAJ
Raj Provision Store, 15A Court Road, Jind

4. You are the manufacturer of a bike brand named ‘Picasso’ bike. Draft a display advertisement to be published in a newspaper to promote the sale of your bike.
Answer:

5. M/s Ambani Brothers have launched a new refrigerator named ‘Phirlwool’. Draft an advertisement to be published in a newspaper to promote the sale of the refrigerator.
Answer:

6. You are the manufacturer of quality greeting cards. Draft a display advertisement announcing the new range of your seasonal cards.
Answer:

ARCHIES
INVITES
BOOK SHOP-KEEPERS * RETAILERS
*GIFT SHOP-KEEPERS * STATIONERS
for
Widest Range of World Class
Season’s Cards

Check out the exclusive collection of ARCHIES, PAPER ROSE, FINE EXPRESSIONS, PAPER
MAGIC, HELPAGE & CRY CARDS on Diwali. Christmas, Id & New Year.
And also the latest releases of everyday cards.
There’s nothing as effective to bring out the true spirit.
For Wholesale Enquiries visit our W holesale Showroom.

ARCHIES GREETINGS & GIFTS LTD.
C-113, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase – 1. New Delhi – 28

7. Draft a display advertisement on behalf of San aponic LED with the offer of a free gift.
Answer:

8. You are running a Marriage Bureau and arrange matches for both girls and boys. Draft a display advertisement for your Marriage Bureau.
Answer:

9. You are running a finance company and provide loans for purchasing cars. Draft an advertisement highlighting your services.
Answer :

10. Draft a display advertisement for the sale of a washing machine.
Answer :

11. You are Ranjeet Kumar of 10, Ashoka Nagar, Bhopal. You are a diploma holder in Computer Engineering and are looking for job. Write out an advertisement for the ‘Job Wanted’ column of a newspaper.
Answer:

JOB WANTED

Post : Ranjeet Kumar
Qualification : Diploma in Computer Engineering with 75 percent marks.
Date of Birth : April 15, 1985
Marital Status : Unmarried
Address : 10, Ashoka Nagar, Bhopal Mobile No. 0941909xxxx
Special : High aspirations to prove myself.

12. You are leaving for England next month. You want to sale your Flat. Write an advertisement to be published in a local newspaper.
Answer:

FLAT FOR SALE

A well furnished Flat. Total area 250 square yards. Built in 2010. The owner is leaving for England. All documents complete. Flat No. 2015, Sector 12A, Chandigarh.
Sudhir Kumar
Mobile No. 090290xxxxx

13. Your younger brother is weak in Science and Maths. You want to engage a tutor who can teach him at your house. Draft an advertisement for ‘Situation Vacant’ column of a newspaper.
Answer:

SITUATION VACANT

A tutor is required to teach Science and Maths to a IX Class boy at our house before 7 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Interested tutors may please contact Rajesh Kumar, FI.No. 707, Sector-7, Ambala City. Mobile No. 9030xxxxxx

14. You lost your bag containing some important documents. Write an advertisement to be published in a local daily newspaper.
Answer:

LOST! LOST! LOST1

I have lost my bag somewhere between Ambala Cantt and Shahpur village. The bag contained some important documents and medical reports of my father. The founder is requested to return it at the below mentioned address. A cash reward of Rupees one thousand shall be given to the person who will come to return the bag.
Chander Prakash
H. No. 5071, Housing Board Colony
Ambala Cantt.
Phone No. 0171-289xxxx, 0912919xxxx

15. You found a purse in the market. Write an advertisement to be published in a local daily for the owner to claim it from you within ten days.
Answer:

FOUND! FOUND! FOUND!

Yesterday I found a ladies purse in the market near the Hanuman Temple. Anyone who has lost it may contact to the undersigned within ten days as I am leaving for Mumbai for three months on 15th of this month.
Pradeep Singh
10-A Model Town, Kamal
Phone No. 0184-266xxxx, 0676092xxxx

16. Design a poster making people aware regarding ‘Road Safety Rules’
Answer:

17. Design a poster making people aware about Traffic Lights.
Answer:

Practice Questions For Advertisements:
1. You need a civil engineer for your construction firm. You wish that the applicant must have ten years experience. Write out an advertisement for a newspaper accordingly.

2. You run a computer centre and offer your services for job-work like computer type-setting, software preparation, accounting work etc. Write out an advertisement offering these services to the needy persons.

3. You are the proprietor of a hotel. You need a lady receptionist. Draft an advertisement to this effect. Mention that the lady should be fluent in English.

4. You are retired from the Indian army. Now you want to get the job of a security guard for a business concern or a body guard for some eminent person. Write an advertisement accordingly offering your services.

5. You need salesman for door-to-door selling of the washing powder manufactured by you. Write out an advertisement for the ‘Situation Vacant’ column of a newspaper.

6. You are the manufacturer of bicycles. Write out an advertisement for a newspaper, offering a free gift for the purchase of every bicycle.

7. You have a big house in a posh colony of New Delhi. Write out an advertisement for letting out some portion of your big house. Also mention the rent expected by you.

8. You have recently been transferred to Mumbai. You want accommodation in Mumbai. Write out an advertisement for the ‘Accommodation Wanted’ column in a newspaper.

9. You are Pinki Chanday, living at 112 Saif Ali Road, Govinda Nagar. You have five years experience as export assistant in various export houses. You want to join a prestigious export house. Write out an advertisement for ‘Situation Wanted’ column of a newspaper.

10. You need accomodation. Write an advertisement to be published in a local daily.

11. You run an authorised Pollution Check Centre and issue ‘ Pollution Under Control ’ certificates to vehicle owners. Draft an advertisement, telling the public the harmful effect of gases if the vehicles are not regularly checked.

12. You want to set up a factory for making shoes. You need at least five lakh rupees as a loan for this purpose. Write an advertisement inviting loan from a financing company.

13. You have a big plot of land on which you wish to set up a factory for manufacturing crockery. You want a business partner who can invest money in this project. Write out an advertisement for the ‘Business’ section of a newspaper inviting a partner.

14. Draft an advertisement for ‘Fresh Feel Mouthwash’.

15. You have organized a handloom exhibition in your colony. Draft an advertisement for the same.

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions Interview Writing Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Interview Writing

1. Your name is Sameer and you have applied for the post of a Teacher. Prepare an imaginary interview (questions and answers) for this purpose.

The Candidate’s name is called and he enters the Chairman’s office.
Candidate : Good Morning, Sir.
Chairman : Good Morning, Mr Sameer. Please sit down.
Candidate : Thank you, Sir.
Chairman : Mr Sameer tell me about yourself.
Candidate : I am 21 years old. I have passed my B.A. from Kurukshetra University and B.Ed from M.D.University, Rohtak.
Chairman : Good. Mr Sameer, you have a very good record upto your B.A. But in your B.Ed examination you have not done well. What is the reason?
Candidate : Sir, I fell seriously ill during my B.Ed. examination. So I did not get good marks.
Chairman : Why do you want to become a teacher?
Candidate : Sir, teaching is a noble profession. This is my aim in life to be a teacher. So I have applied for this job.
Chairman : Good. What should be qualities of a good teacher, apart from a good academic record.
Candidate : Sir, I feel that a teacher should have a good moral character. He should have love for learning and teaching. He should set a good example before his students.
Chairman : Mr Sameer, are you in favour of corporal punishment to students?
Candidate : No Sir, I am not in favour of body punishment to students. I believe that a teacher should reform naughty students with love and affection.
Chairman : Very well, Mr Sameer. We shall inform you about the result of your interview to you by post.
Candidate : Thank you, Sir. (he comes out)

2. Mr Rupesh Kumar has applied for a loan to the Punjab National Bank. The Manager has called him for an interview with him about this loan. Prepare this imaginary interview between Mr Sangwan and The Bank Manager.

Rupesh Kumar, entering the Manager’s office : Good Morning, Sir.
Manager : Good morning. How can I help you?
Rupesh Kumar : Sir, I am Rupesh Kumar. You have called me for an interview about my loan application.
Manager : Oh, I see. Please sit down.
Rupesh Kumar : Thank you, Sir.
The Manager takes out a file from his drawer, looks at the application of Rupesh Kumar.
Manager : So, you want to take loan for the purchase of a tractor.
Rupesh Kumar : Yes Sir.
Manager : For this purpose, you will have to mortgage some property and also give us two guarantors.
Rupesh Kumar : Yes Sir. I have 50 acres of land. Out of this I have mortgaged 20 acres to the bank. Here are the mortgage papers (hands over the papers to the manager).
Manager : Good. And what about the two guarantors?
Rupesh Kumar : Sir, I have arranged that also.
Manager : Good. Please come to my office next Monday at 10 a.m. Bring the two guarantors also with you. They will to sign the papers in my presence. Also bring two blank cheques with you.
Rupesh Kumar : Thank you, Sir. (comes out)

3. Mr Prakash Singh is a Life Insurance Agent. He has telephoned Mr . Ram Thakur, a central government employee to whbm he wants to sell a life insurance policy. Mr Thakur has invited Mr Singh to his house to interview him about the details of the insurance policy. Write this interview.

Prakash Singh : (Shaking hands). I am Prakash Singh from the LIC. How do you do?
Mr Thakur : Fine, thank you. Have a seat.
Prakash Singh : Thanks. I believe you are interested in taking an insurance policy.
Mr Thakur : Yes.
Prakash Singh : Mr Thakur, before I advise you on the policy, I need to know a few details about you.
Mr Thakur : What do you want to know?
Prakash Singh : Can you tell me about your family ?
Mr Thakur : Of course. Besides my wife and me, we have two children in the family. My daughter is 12 years old. She is in class 7.My son is nine years old. He is in class 4.
Prakash Singh : Is your wife also employed?
Mr Thakur : No, she is a housewife.
Prakash Singh : It means that you are the only earning member of your family. Do you have any other policy?
Mr Thakur : Yes, I already have one policy in which my wife is the nominee. Now I want to have one more policy, so that I will have money at the time of my daughter’s marriage.
Prakash Singh : It is good. I have a good policy. I will leave all the details of the policy with you. Please go through these papers and if you like the policy, you may contact me on the telephone.
Mr Thakur : Very well. Please contact me after one week. By that time, I will study the papers concerning the policy.
Prakash Singh : (shaking hands). It suits me. (comes out)

4. Your name is Sandeep Singh. You have applied for the post of an engineer. You have been called to appear for an interview. Write that imaginary interview.

Sandeep Singh (entering the office): Good morning, Sir.
Chairman : Good morning, please sit down.
Sandeep Singh (taking the seat) : Thank you, Sir.
Sandeep Singh : Tell me about yourself.
Chairman : I am twenty-two years old. I have done my B.Tech from ITM College, Gurugram. In which year did you pass your B.Tech?
Sandeep Singh : In 2007.
Chairman : Have you worked somewhere earlier?
Sandeep Singh : I worked for three years in Satyam Computers Ltd.
Chairman : Why did you leave that job ?
Sandeep Singh : Sir, as everyone knows, Satyam crashed because of frauds and irregularities. I could not continue working in such a company and so I have left it.
Chairman : I have gone through your records. I think you will suit our company. How much salary would you expect from us?
Sandeep Singh : Sir, I was drawing a salary of Rs 45 thousand per month in Satyam. I am prepared to work at the same salary.
Chairman : Good. The whole board will think over the matter and we will inform you telephonically by tomorrow morning.
Sandeep Singh : Thank you, Sir. (comes out)

5. Suppose your name is Naveen Dutta. You have applied for an Agency for Deepak Books. The Managing Director of Deepak Books has called you for an interview so that he can decide about the matter. Write down this imaginary interview.

Naveen Dutta (entering the office). Good morning, Sir.

Managing Director (offering him a chair) : Please have a seat.

Naveen Dutta : Thank you, Sir.

Managing Director : I see that you wish to take an agency of Deepak Books in Kamal. We already have three agencies. Why do you think that another agency will be successful? Sir, By God’s grace, the sale of Deepak Books and other books of this group of publications is very brisk. I think I can increase the sale of your books many times by taking an agency.

Naveen Dutta : Which areas you wish to cover by taking an agency?

Managing Director : I will cover Prem Nagar, Char Chaman, Railway Road, Hansi Chowk and the surrounding areas.

Naveen Dutta : Please tell me something about yourself.

Managing Director : Our family has been in the books business for the last one hundred years. The grandfather of my grandfather had books business in Lahore. After partition we came to India where my grandfather set up books business on the Railway Road. We are very famous and have good credit.

Naveen Dutta : For the agency purpose, you must have a big godown and your own vehicles. We have four godowns of one thousand square feet each. I have two pick up trucks, one mini truck and two cars.

Managing Director : You will have to deposit Rs. Five lakhs as a security. If you want to have an agency for Dev Jyoti Children books, then you will have to deposit an additional security of Rs. Two lakhs.

Naveen Dutta : I am prepared to deposit the security.

Managing Director : Good. The agency is hereby allotted to you. Please come tomorrow at 10 a.m. Bring the bank draft for the security. Please meet my manager, Mr Wadhwa. He will get the formalities completed and he will start supplying the books to you.

Naveen Dutta : Thank you, Sir. (comes out)

Practice Questions For Interviews:

1. Your name is Kanwaljit Singh. You have applied for the post of an accountant to M/S Jyoti Book Depot, Jalandhar. Prepare an imaginary interview for this post.

2. Miss Roopa Ganguli has applied to Miss Ekta Kapoor for a role in a serial made by her company, M/S Balaji Communications Pvt. Ltd. Write down that imaginary interview.

3. You have applied for study loan to the HDFC bank. The manager has called you for an interview to know about your needs. Write down that interview.

4. You are the Chief Minister of Haryana. You have announced a new scheme for the benefit of old persons. The reporter of the Hindustan Times visits your office for an interview to be published in his newspaper. Write down that interview.

5. Sachin Tendulkar has become the World’s first batsman to get 200 runs in a one-day match. As the reporter of The Tribune visit him and interview him. Write down that imaginary interview. Ask him about his background, his love for cricket, his family and his future plans.

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions Application Writing Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Application Writing

प्रार्थना-पत्र एवं पत्र लिखने के नियम

1. प्रार्थना-पत्र एवं पत्र लिखते समय निम्नलिखित बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए
(a) प्रार्थना-पत्र एवं पत्र को सदा सरल भाषा में लिखना चाहिए।
(b) प्रार्थना-पत्र एवं पत्र में विषय-संबंधी आवश्यक बातें ही लिखनी चाहिएँ। बेकार की या इधर-उधर की बातों का पत्रों में कोई स्थान नहीं होता।
(c) प्रार्थना-पत्र एवं पत्र जहाँ तक हो सके संक्षिप्त हो तथा उसमें पत्र-लेखक के विचार या उद्देश्य स्पष्ट व्यक्त किए जाने चाहिएँ।
(d) प्रार्थना-पत्र एवं पत्र लिखते समय यह ध्यान रखना चाहिए कि पत्र किसे लिखा जा रहा है। पत्र की भाषा एवं शैली पर उचित ध्यान देना चाहिए।
(e) अभद्र एवं कठोर भाषा का प्रयोग कभी नहीं करना चाहिए।
(f) भिन्न-भिन्न विचारों को, स्पष्टता के लिए अलग-अलग Paragraphs में लिखना चाहिए।

2. पत्रों के प्रकार पत्र मुख्यतः निम्नलिखित तीन प्रकार के होते हैं-
(a) Business Letters (व्यापार संबंधी पत्र)
(b) Official Letters (सरकारी या कार्यालयों संबंधी पत्र) तथा Applications (प्रार्थना-पत्र)
(c) Private (निजी) या Personal (व्यक्तिगत) Letters.

3. प्रार्थना-पत्र तथा पत्र के भाग-एक प्रार्थना-पत्र तथा पत्र के निम्नलिखित भाग हैं-
(a) THE HEADING :
इसमें पत्र भेजने वाले का पता एवं तिथि होते हैं। इसे पत्र के बाएँ हाथ की ओर रखा जाता है। जैसे-
18,Gandhi Nagar
Karnal
March 8, ……

NOTES :
(i) पते के सभी भागों को Commas द्वारा अलग-अलग दिखाना चाहिए।
(ii) तिथि के अंत में Full Stop लगाना चाहिए।
(ii) तिथि को प्रायः निम्नलिखित में से किसी एक प्रकार से लिख सकते हैं

May 7, ………. या 7th May, ………..

(b) THE INSIDE ADDRESS :
व्यक्तिगत पत्रों को छोड़कर अन्य पत्रों में The Heading के पश्चात पत्र के पाने वाले का पता लिखा जाता है। इसे बाएँ हाथ की ओर लिखा जाता है। प्रार्थना-पत्रों में पाने वाले के Address से पहले वाली पंक्ति में ‘To’ भी लिखा जाता है।

(c) THE SALUTATION :
इसका अर्थ है-संबोधन।
(i) Business Letters, Official Letters तथा Applications में प्रायः ‘Dear Sir’ या ‘Sir’ या ‘Dear Sirs’ आदि लिखा जाता है।
(ii) व्यक्तिगत पत्रों का संबोधन पत्र-लेखक और पत्र को पाने वाले के संबंध पर निर्भर करता है। मित्रों को प्रायः ‘Dear + नाम का प्रथम भाग’ या ‘My dear + नाम के प्रथम भाग से संबोधित किया जाता है।
(iii) संबंधियों को प्रायः ‘Dear + रिश्ता (संबंध) या ‘My dear + रिश्ता (संबंध)’ आदि से संबोधित किया जाता है।
(iv) औपचारिक (Formal) पत्रों में Dear Mr Sethi आदि लिखा जाता है, अर्थात ‘Dear Mr Ramesh Chand Sethi” आदि नहीं लिखा जाता।

(d) THE BODY :
यह पत्र का सबसे महत्त्वपूर्ण भाग है। इसी भाग में पत्र लेखक अपने विचार या उद्देश्य व्यक्त करता है। ध्यान रखना चाहिए कि एक प्रमुख विचार या उद्देश्य को एक Paragraph में लिखना चाहिए। आवश्यकतानुसार पत्र में एक से अधिक Paragraph भी हो सकते हैं।

(e) THE SUBSCRIPTION
पत्र के अंत को Subscription कहा जाता है। इसके लिए निम्नलिखित बातें ध्यान में रखना सहायक रहेगा-
(i) संबंधियों एवं मित्रों को लिखे जाने वाले पत्रों में
Your sincere friend.
Your loving son/daughter/father etc.
Your affectionate father/brother/mother etc.
या
Yours very sincerely
Yours sincerely
Yours affectionately
Yours truly
Yours very truly, आदि का प्रयोग करें।

(ii) औपचारिक पत्रों में Yours truly/Yours very truly/Yours faithfully/Yours respectfully/Yours obediently आदि का प्रयोग करें।

(iii) किसी संपादक के नाम लिखे पत्र में Yours truly या ‘Yours etc.’ का प्रयोग करें।

(f) THE SIGNATURE (हस्ताक्षर)
हस्ताक्षर में Mr या Miss या Professor या Dr. आदि शब्दों का प्रयोग न करें।

1. For Full Fee Concession

Write an application to the Principal of your school requesting him to grant you full fee concession.

To
The Principal
Govt. High School
Panipat
Subject: Full fee concession.
Sir
I am a student of the IXth class of your school. My father is a salesman in a private company. His salary is very small. He has a large family to support. So he cannot pay my school fee.

I am good at studies. Last year, I topped the class in the annual examination. I am the captain of my school cricket team.
You are requested to kindly grant me full fee concession.

Thanking you
Yours obediently Amarjeet
Class IX-A
May 10, 20 ……….

Word-Meanings : Salary (सैलरी) = वेतन; support (सपोर्ट) = पलना; topped (टॉप) = प्रथम आया।

2. For Remission of Fine

Write an application to the Principal of your school, for the remission of fine.

To
The Principal
Arya High School
Ambala Cantt
Subject: Remission of fine.
Sir
I am a student of the IX class of your school. Our English teacher gave us a test on Monday. I could not take the test as I was ill on that day. The teacher has fined me twenty rupees.

I am good at English. I have always got good marks in English. I never avoid taking test. If I had been well on that day, I would have taken the test. I am willing to take the test any time.

You are requested to kindly remit the fine. I shall always be thankful to you.
Thanking you
Yours obediently
Pankaj Kumar
Class IX-C
February 13,20 …………..

Word-Meanings : Remission (रिमिशन) = माफी; avoid (अवॉयड) = बचना।

3. Application for Change of Section

Write an application to the Principal of your School, requesting him to change your section.

To
The Principal
Arya Senior Secondary School
Kapurthala
Subject: Change of section.
Sir
With due respect, I wish to state that I am a student of IX-C of your school. All the other students of my colony study in section B. So we cannot do our home work together.
So, I request you to kindly change my section from C to B.
I shall be very thankful to you.

Yours obediently
Prahlad Singh
Class IX-C
May 10, 20 …………

Word-Meanings : Change (चेंज) = बदलना; homework (होमवर्क) = घर का काम

4. Application for The Arrangement of Drinking Water

Write an application to the Headmaster for making arrangements for drinking water in the school.

To
The Headmaster
Jain High School
Kamal
Subject: Arrangement of drinking water.
Sir
With due respect, I wish to state that there is no proper arrangement for drinking water in the school. There is only one tap for drinking water. It is summer season. Students get thirsty very soon. During the recess, there is a lot of rush at the tap. Some students have to remain thirsty.

You are requested to make proper arrangement for drinking water. There should be at least three or four water taps.
Thanking you
Yours obediently
Jyoti Sagar
Class IX-C
March 21, 20 ……….

Word-Meanings : Arrangements (अरेंजमेन्ट्स) = इतजाम; proper (प्रॉपर) = उचित; tap (टैप) = नल; season = मौसम

5. Application about Bad Condition of Toilets

You are Ritu. Your sister is studying in Govt. Girls Sen. Sec. School, ABC. During a visit of the school you saw the toilets in a very dirty condition. Write an application to the Principal drawing the attention pointing out about the foul smell emitting out of the toilets and the vulgar language written on the walls.

15-A
ABC City
10th November, 20………..

To
The Principal
Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School
ABC
Subject: Complaint about bad condition of toilets.
Dear Sir,
With due respect I am to submit that my younger sister, Situ, is a student of IX-A class in your school. Yesterday, I had to visit my sister’s class teacher in the school. When I was passing from near the toilets a very foul smell was felt by my nose. It was such a bad smell that one could not breath there even for a little time. When I looked towards the toilets, I was pained to see that a vulgar language was written on the walls of the toilets.

Sir, I request you to do the needful to improve the miserable condition of the toilets keeping in mind the health issues of the students. Please make arrangement of proper cleaning of the toilets.
Thanks,

Yours faithfully
Ritu

Word-Meanings : Foul (‘फ़ाउल) = बदबूदार, pain (पैन) = दर्द या पीड़ा; vulgar(वलगर) = अशिष्ट

6. Application for The School Leaving Certificate

Write ah application to the Headmaster of your school, requesting him to issue to you a school leaving certificate.

To
The Headmaster
Govt. High School
Panipat
Subject: School leaving certificate.
Sir,
With due respect, I wish to state that I am a student of X-A class of your school. My father is a government officer. He has been transferred to Ludhiana. I cannot stay at here alone. I shall have to take admission at Ludhiana.
You are requested to issue me my school leaving certificate. I have cleared all the dues.
I shall be highly thankful to you for this.

Yours obediently
Pratiksha ,
Class X-A
March 8, 20……….

Word-Meanings : Transfer (ट्रांसफर ) = तबतला; stay (स्टे) = रहना

7. Application for School Uniforms and Free Text Books

Write an application to the Principal of your school, requesting him to give you the school uniform and text books free. Give reasons.

To
The Principal
Govt. Higher Secondary School
Kaithal
Subject: School uniform and free text books.
Sir,
With due respect, I wish to state that I am a student of X class of your school. 1 belong to a poor family. My father is a peon in an office. His salary is only five thousand rupees per month. My father cannot afford to buy school uniform and text books for me. I am a good student of the school. I always stand first in the class. I am in the good books of the teachers. You are requested to buy uniform and books for me from the school fund or from the Red Cross fund.
I shall be highly thankful to you for this.

Yours obediently
Jai Singh
Class X-A
April 9,20……….,

Word-Meanings : Uniform (यूनिफार्म) = वर्दी; afford (अफोर्ड) = वाहन करना।

8. Application for Leave for Mother’s Illness

Write an application to the Headmaster for leave of absence for one week on account of your mother’s illness. .
To
The Headmaster
D.A.V High School
Ambala
Subject: Leave for mother’s illness.
Sir,
With due respect, I wish to state that I am a student of class X-E of your school. My mother is suffering from fever. Her condition is serious. My father is not at home. He has gone on a tour. 1 am the only daughter of my parents. So I have to look after my mother.
You are requested to grant me leave for one week from 14th February to 20th February.
1 shall be thankful to you.

Yours obediently
Meena Kumari
Class X-E
February 14, 20………

Word-Meanings : Absence (अबसेेँसा) = अनुपस्थिति; look after (लुक आफ्टर। ) = देखाभला करना।

9. Application for An Educational Tour

You are Deepika of GS.S. School, X.Y.Z. Write an application to the Principal of your school on behalf of your classmates, requesting him/her to organise an educational tour to Pilani museum.
To
The Principal
GS.S. School
X.Y.Z.
7th March, 20………
Subject: Regarding organising an educational tour to Pilani Museum.

Madam,
With due respect on behalf of the 1 Oth class students I wish to request your goodself to arrange an educational tour to Pilani Museum. Forty students of our class are willing to go on this tour. They have even got the written consent of their parents. Our science teachers Mr. N.K. Das and Mrs. P. Kamat are also ready to go with us. Madam, this education tour will be highly helpful in our studies. It will give us a big practical knowledge. So your goodself is humbly requested to make an arrangement of this tour at the earliest.
Thanks,

Yours faithfully
Deepika

Word-Meanings : Arrange (अरेंज) = इंतजाम करना। educational(एज्यूकेशनल) = शेक्षिक।

10. For Character Certificate by Post

Write a letter to the Principal asking him to send you a character certificate by post.
118, Jain Colony
Jalandhar City
March 8,………..
To
The Principal
Govt. Senior Secondary School
Patiala,
Subject: Character pertificate by post.
Sir,
I am an old student of your school. I have passed class X from your school. Now I wish to apply for the job of a clerk in a private firm. So, I need a character certificate from you. I studied in your school from 2004 to 2006. 1 appeared in X class examination in March, 2006. I got 1st division in the examination. During my stay at school, I took part in all the social and literary activities of the school. I was the captain of the school cricket team in 2005.1 also took part in drama.
You are requested to kindly send me the character certificate by post.
Thanking you,

Yours obediently
Anup Singh
6th January, 20…………

Word-Meanings : Apply (अप्लाई) = आवेदन देना; social (सेशल) = सामाजिक; literary = (लिटरेरी) = साहित्यका; activities (एक्टिविटीज) = गतिविधयाँ।

11. To organise a Programme for teaching Road Safety Rules

You are Komal of GLS.S.S. X.Y.Z. Write an application to your principal to organise a programme for teaching Road Safety rules with the help of traffic police, Haryana.
To
The Principal G.S.S.S.
X.Y.Z.
Subject: Regarding programme for teaching Road Safety Rules.
Dear Sir,
With due respect, I wish to submit to your goodself to organise a programme for teaching Road Safety rules with the help of traffic police, Haryana. Sir, today a lot of accidents are taking place even. Involving the students due to the ignorance of Road Safety rules. Students are the frequent users of the roads. If they are fully aware about road safety rules, there will be less accidents. So awareness about road safety rules is very much necessary for the students. So, your goodself is requested to organise such a programme in our school.
Thanks
Yours faithfully
Komal
7th May, 20………..

Word-Meanings : Organise (और्गनाईज) = आयोजन करना; ignorance (इग्नॉरंस) = अज्ञानता; frequent (फ्रीक्वेन्ट्र) = अधिक; aware (अवेअर्य) = सावधान ।

12. Application For Sick Leave

Suppose you are Anupa Sayal, studying in Atam Public School, Kurukshetra. You are ill. Write an application to your Principal requesting him to grant you sick leave for four days.
To
The Principal Atam Public School
Kurukshetra
Subject: Sick leave for four days.
Sir,
With due respect, I wish to state that I am a student of X-B at your school. I am suffering from high fever. The doctor says that it is malaria. He says that it will take three or four days to recover. He had advised me to take rest for a further period of three days after recovery. You are therefore, requested to kindly grant me sick leave for four days.
Thanking you,

Yours obediently
Anupa Sayal
Class X-B
Roll No. 49
September 25, 20………..

Word-Meanings : Suffering (सफरिंग) = कष्ट; recovery (रिक्वरी) $=$ ठीक होना; period (पीरियड) = अवधि।

13. Application For Special Coaching Classes

You are Ajay of Gurugram. Write an application to the Principal of your school requesting him to arrange for special coaching classes for you in English. Give reasons why you want it.
To
The Principal
S.D. Sr. Sec. School
Gurugram
Subject: Arrangement for special coaching classes.
Hon’ble Sir,
Most respectfully I wish to submit before your goodself a big problem of X-A class. Sir, as you are well aware that our english teacher Mr P. Saxena is on leave for the last two months. So we have no regular teacher in this subject for all this period. Our syllabus is far behind for this subject. The annual examinations are drawing near. Sir, it will put a very adverse effect on our result. Therefore, you are requested to arrange special coaching class in english after the school hours. All the students of our class are willing to attend these classes. Any teacher of english is acceptable to us.
Thanking you,

Yours obediently
Ajay
Monitor X-A
December 20, 20………

Word-Meanings : Arrange (अरेंज) = प्रबंध करना; adverse (एडवस) = विपरीत/प्रतिकूल; effect (इफेक्ट) = प्रभाव।

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions Dialogue Writing Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Dialogue Writing

Exercise 1

Suppose Ram has just come out of the Examination Hall after finishing his paper. Another examinee named Sham has also come out. They talk to each about their examination. Write down their conversation.

Ram : How have you done your paper?
Sham : I have done my paper well.
Ram : Is the paper easy?
Sham : It is not so easy.
Ram : Which question is difficult?
Sham : Question No. IV is rather difficult.
Ram : Is your answer to this question to the point ?
Sham : I think my answer to this question is also to the point.
Ram : From where is the question set?
Sham : The question is set from Chapter II of the book.
Ram : Which question is confusing?
Sham: Question on ‘Fill in the blanks’ is confusing.
Ram : What do you think about these two questions?
Sham : These two questions are out of the prescribed course.
Ram : What type of answers did you give to these questions?
Sham : I gave rather poor answers to these questions.
Ram : Are you satisfied with the answers you gave?
Sham : On the whole, I am satisfied with the answers I gave.

Exercise 2

Imagine that you went to the railway station to see off a friend. Your brother wanted to know what you saw there. Write the conversation between you and your brother.

Brother : Why did you go to the station?
You : I went to see off a friend.
Brother : How did you go there?
You : We went there in a taxi.
Brother : Was there rush at the booking-window?
You : Yes, there was a great rush at the booking-window.
Brother : Was there rush on the platform also?
You : There was a great rush on the platform also.
Brother : What were people doing at the platform ?
You : People were walking up and down the platform.
Brother : What were the porters doing ?
You : The porters were moving to and fro.
Brother : How long had you to wait ?
You : We had to wait for only ten minutes.
Brother : Did the train arrive on time ?
You : Yes, the train arrived on time.
Brother : When did you come back ?
You : I came back after the departure of the train

Exercise 3

Suppose your friend Sumit was travelling in a bus and his pocket was picked. His father wants to know about it. Write down the conversation between Sumit and his father.

Sumit’s father :Where was the money ?
Sumit : The money was in the purse.
Sumit’s father : How much money was there in the purse ?
Sumit : Five hundred rupees were in the purse.
Sumit’s father : Where did you put the purse?
Sumit : I put it in the inner pocket of my coat.
Sumit’s father : When did you find your pocket picked ?
Sumit : When I got down from the bus 1 found my pocket picked.
Sumit’s father : Did you inform the police ?
Sumit : Yes, I informed the police.
Sumit’s father : What did they say ?
Sumit : They said, they would try to find out the pick pocket.
Sumit’s father : How did you come home ?
Sumit : I came home in a taxi.
Sumit’s father : Do you know who travelled with you ?
Sumit ’ : No, I do not know anyone who travelled with me.
Sumit’s father : Have you any hope of getting the money back ?
Sumit : No, I have no hope of getting the money back.
Sumit’s father : Do you blame anybody for the loss?
Sumit : No, I don’t blame anybody for the loss.

Exercise 4

Imagine Rahul attended the Prize Distribution Function of his school. His friend Shubham wants to know about it. Write down the conversation between Rahul and Shubham.

Shubham : When did the Prize Distribution Function come off?
Rahul : The Prize Distribution Function came off December.
Shubham : Who presided over the function ?
Rahul : The Education Minister presided over the function.
Shubham : Where was he received ?
Rahul : He was received at the gate.
Shubham : Who sang a welcome song ?
Rahul : Some students sang a welcome song.
Shubham : Was the pandal full?
Rahul : Yes, the pandal was full.
Shubham : What did the Headmaster do at first ?
Rahul : At first, the Headmaster read the annual report.
Shubham : Who gave away the prizes ?
Rahul : The Education Minister gave away the prizes.
Shubham : What kind of speech did he make ?
Rahul : He made a short speech.
Shubham : What did he say to the prize-winners ?
Rahul : He congratulated the prize-winners.
Shubham : How many prizes did you get ?
Rahul : I got four prizes.

Exercise 5

Suppose Abhishek has English friend named Johnson who visited him and wanted to know about the Jama Masjid. Write down the conversation between Johnson and Abhishek.

Johnson : Where is Jama Masjid situated ?
Abhishek : It is situated in Delhi.
Johnson : Who built it ?
Abhishek : It was built by Shahjahan.
Johnson : Which great building does it face ?
Abhishek : It faces the Red Fort.
Johnson : On how many sides do we see steps ?
Abhishek : We see steps on its three sides
Johnson : How long did it take to complete it ?
Abhishek : It was completed in six years.
Johnson : From where do the people visit it ?
Abhishek : It is visited by the people from far and wide.
Johnson : Who prays in the Jama Masjid ?
Abhishek : The Muslims pray in it.

Exercise 6

Imagine your brother met with an accident You went to see him in the hospital. Your friend, Ankit, wants to know about his condition. Write down the conversation between you and Ankit Ankit ; Why did you go to the Civil Hospital?

You : I went to the C vil Hospital to see my brother.
Ankit : What happened to him?
You : He had met with an accident.
Ankit : Was any of his limbs broken?
You : Yes, his left arm was broken.
Ankit : How was he carried to the hospital ?
You : He was carried in an ambulance.
Ankit : How was his arm ?
You : His arm had been plastered.
Ankit : How long will he remain in the hospital ?
You : He will remain for two days in the hospital.
Ankit : Who will look after him?
You : My mother will look after him.
Ankit : When will you go there again ? .
You : I shall go there in the evening.
Ankit : Will you take me with you ?
You : Yes, I shall take you with me.
Ankit : How long will it take him to recover ?
You : He will recover in two months.

Practice Questions For Conversation:

1. Suppose a friend of yours wants to know about your school library. Write down the conversation between you and your friend.

2. Imagine that you went on tour during the holidays. A friend of yours wanted to know all about your tour. Write down this imaginary conversation.

3. Suppose you go to bus stand to enquire about the bus timings from Ludhiana to Chandigarh. Write down the conversation between you and the enquiry clerk.

4. Suppose you were to appear before the principal of a college for an interview. Write down this imaginary conversation between you and the principal.

5. Suppose you want to book train tickets in advance for going from Chandigarh to Hyderabad. You go the enquiry window to ask about the name of the train, the train fare and other details. Write down this imaginary conversation between you and the enquiry clerk.

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions First Flight Poem 3 A Tiger in the Zoo Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Solutions First Flight Poem 3 A Tiger in the Zoo

HBSE 10th Class English A Tiger in the Zoo Textbook Questions and Answers

Thinking about the Poem

1. Read the poem again and work in pairs or groups to do the following tasks.
(i) Find the words that describe the movements and actions of the tiger in the cage and in the wild. Arrange them in two columns.
(ii) Find the words that describe the two places, and arrange them in two columns.
Now try to share ideas about how the poet uses words and images to contrast the two situations.
Answer:
table

(i) Movements and actions of Tiger in the cage | Movements and actions of Tiger in the wild Stalking
Lurking Hearing
Snarling Staring
Baring his white fangs Ignoring
Sliding, Terrorising
A Tiger in the Zoo
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(ii)
Places in the cage Few steps of his cage Concrete cell
, Places in the wild Long grass Water hole Houses at the jungle’s edge
Locked
Behind bars
Village

2. Notice the use of a word repeated in lines such as these:
(i) On pads of velvet quiet,
In his quiet rage.
(ii) And stares with his brilliant eyes
At the brilliant stars.
What do you think is the effect of this repetition?
Answer:
Repetition is a poetic device used by the poet in order to enhance the beauty of the poem.
‘Velvet quiet’ refers to the quiet velvet pads of the tiger’s paws. He can only walk around the limited space in the cage. The use of quiet rage’symbolises the anger and ferocity of the tiger. He wants to run out into the forest and hunt a deer, but his rage is quiet because he is caged and can not come out in the open. The use of ‘quiet’ has brought immense beauty to the poem. Similarly, the use of “brilliant for the tiger’s eyes as well as the stars also bring out the magnificence of these lines.

3. Read the following two poems – one about a tiger and the other about a panther. Then discuss:
Are zoos necessary for the protection or conservation of some species of animals? Are they useful for educating the public? Are there alternatives to zoos?

The Tiger
The tiger behind the bars of his cage growls,
The tiger behind the bars of his cage snarls,
The tiger behind the bars of his cage roars.
Then he thinks.
It would be nice not to be behind bars all
The time
Because they spoil my view
I wish I were wild, not on show.
But if I were wild, hunters might shoot me,
But if I were wild, food might poison me,
But if I were wild, water might drown me.
Then he stops thinking
And…
The tiger behind the bars of his cage growls,
The tiger behind the bars of his cage snarls,
The tiger behind the bars of his cage roars.
– PETER NIBLETT

The Panther

His vision, from the constantly passing bars,
has grown so weary that it cannot hold
anything else. It seems to him there are
a thousand bars; and behind the bars, no world.
As he paces in cramped circles, over and over,
the movement of his powerful soft strides
is like a ritual dance around a centre
in which a mighty will stand paralysed.
Only at times, the curtain of the pupils
lifts, quietly. An image enters in,
rushes down through the tensed, arrested muscles,
plunges into the heart and is gone.
– RAINER MARIA RILKE
Answer:
To some extent, zoos are necessary for the protection or conservation of some species of
animals. In the forest, they might be hunted down, poisoned by some wild food, or could be drowned in water. But, a zoo is not the correct alternative to a forest. In a zoo, an animal feels caged and bound. They cannot roam freely as in the wild. Only due to this reason, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks have been made in order to conserve several endangered species. These places provide protection as well as natural surroundings to these species. They can roam freely in their habitats and are safe too. The public can visit these parks and get educated about the animals and their lifestyles. The parks and sanctuaries are run using a strict set of rules, the most prominent being the ban on hunting. If animals roam in the open, visitors would not be able to feed them and would not misbehave or try to play with them as they are under strict supervision. Such incidents have been recorded in zoos where people irritate and tease the animals. Hence, a wildlife sanctuary is a good alternative for animals to be safe as well as free to move in their natural surroundings. Yes, they are quite useful for educating the public. The public may get proper information about them.

4. Take a point of view for or against zoos, or even consider both points of view and write a couple of paragraphs or speak about this topic for a couple of minutes in class.
Answer:
Hints:
• Teaches about the importance of nature.
• Provides recreation to the visitors.
• Scientists do study about wild animals.
• Saves from danger of extinction.

On the hints given above, the students may develop their views accordingly.

HBSE 10th Class English A Tiger in the Zoo Important Questions and Answers

I. Short Answer Type Questions (20-30 words & 2 marks each)

Question 1.
Enlist some of the activities of the tiger, as described in the poem.
Answer:
Some of the activities of the tiger are – walking along the cage, hearing the patrolling of cars, ignoring visitors and staring at the brilliant stars of the sky.

Question 2.
Why does the tiger express his anger quietly?
Answer:
The tiger expresses his anger quietly, because he is helpless. He can do nothing from behind the bars. He is no longer independent in the cage the way he was in the forest.

Question 3.
How does the tiger terrify the villagers?
Answer:
The tiger growls at the villagers who pass through that way. He also shows his white sharp teeth and ferocious claws to the villagers to terrify them.

Question 4.
Why does the tiger not take much interest in the visitors?
Answer:
The tiger is imprisoned in the cage. He feels uncomfortable and is in a rage. He wants to enjoy freedom. That is why the tiger does not take much interest in the visitors.

Question 5.
Why are the eyes of the tiger said to be brilliant? What is common between the tiger’s eyes and the stars?
Answer:
The eyes of the tiger shine brightly in the darkness of night. That is why they are said to be brilliant. And it is this brilliance that is common between the tiger’s eyes and the stars.

II. Short Answer Type Questions (40-50 words & 3 marks each)

Question 1.
Is living in the wild safe for tigers these days?
Answer:
It is ideal for tigers to live in the wild. But looking at today’s jungles where poachers are always on the hunt of innocent animals, frequent forest fires caused by men are on the rise, it is becoming less viable for wildlife to thrive in natural habitat.

Question 2.
How does the tiger hunt in his natural habitat, i.e., jungle?
Answer:
The ferocious tiger roams freely in his natural habitat. He is wary of catching his prey. He waits for his prey lurking invisibly in the shadow of trees. He slides through the long grass stealthily and unnoticed. He comes to the water hole where he can hunt his favourite prey, i.e., plump deer.

Question 3.
Why should the tiger snarl around houses at the edge of the forest?
Answer:
The tiger should snarl around houses at the edge of the forest so that the villagers do not disturb the peace of the forest and they do not kill the wild animals to fulfil their selfish motive.

Question 4.
What message does the poet want to convey through the poem, ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’?
Answer:
All creatures of the earth, i.e., human beings, animals, etc., want freedom. It is quite unwise and cruel to keep the wild animals in the zoo. They feel angry, and irritated there. So, their freedom should not be caged. The tiger should be allowed to live only in forests not in cages.

Question 5.
How does the poet make a contrast between the tiger in the cage with tiger in the forest?
Answer:
The poet makes a very beautiful contrast between the tiger in the cage with tiger in the forest.
In the cage, the tiger is not free. He is quite angry and irritated. While the tiger in the forest remains free and lives with ease. The tiger walks in the tall grass and hunts the deer that passes by the water hole.

III. Long Answer Type Questions (100-120 words & 5 marks each)

Question 1.
Love for freedom is the natural instinct of every living being. Comment.
Answer:
It is absolutely true that love for freedom is the natural instinct of every living being. Everyone prefers to live without restrictions and tends to deny any kind of confinement. Likewise, the caged tiger also longed for freedom. He was so fed up that he even ignored the visitors who would always be awestruck looking at him. He took to and fro steps inside the cage as if looking for an opportunity to escape the captivity. God has made all living beings equal and therefore the animals too have the right to freedom. They are not supposed to be caged. It is their right to enjoy their natural habitat in the wild. Hence, humans should not cage them out of sheer selfishness and respect them as well.

Question 2.
Do you agree that wild animals should be caged? Comment with reference to the poem.
Answer:
Wild animals should not be caged at any cost. This is a well-known fact that tiger is a royal species. They are on the verge of extinction. In ancient times, tigers moved around freely in the forests. But today, they are caged and left in the zoo for the entertainment of people. In fact, they are not meant for confinement only. The result is that their offsprings also do not learn how to hunt, when they are caged. Caging wild animals also leads to disturbance of ecological balance. So, wild animals should be left free. They belong to the forest. Cages are not meant for any wild animal, specially a tiger.

Question 3.
“Captivity is the greatest curse one suffers from. No creature likes to stay behind the bars.” Discuss with reference to the poem, ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’.
Answer:
Since the evolution of human civilization on the earth, we have been finding that man has tried to exploit others for his own benefit. The weak have been enslaved and made to bow before the master. A bird also does not want to live in a caged nest but wants to live and sing freely under the sky. Leslie Norris, the poet has depicted the irony of the situation for the tiger. A ferocious animal like tiger has to satisfy itself by moving in the closed bars. His strength is behind the bars where instead of terrorising, he himself is being terrorised.

Question 4.
But he’s locked in concrete cell, His strength behind bars, Stalking the length of his cage, Ignoring visitors. On the basis of the given passage, explain how the tiger looks like from the outside of the cage. What does the poet want to convey through this?
Answer:
The poet, Neslie Norris has given a vivid description of a tiger in the zoo. In the zoo, the tiger can’t lead his natural life. He remains helpless there. He remains locked in a cage, i.e., a concrete cell. His strength is locked behind bars. The tiger moves slowly and quietly along the length of the cage. He walks to and fro in utter helplessness. The tiger also ignores the visitors because he considers them devoid of feelings. Nobody tries to help him come out of the cage. He is under the strict surveillance of the curator. Actually, this is not the natural habitat of the tiger in which he is living. He is really helpless in the cage and draws pity for his condition. Through this, the poet wants to convey that everybody loves freedom whether it is a human being or an animal. Nobody wants to lead the life of bondage and slavery. God has made all living beings free. So their right to freedom must not be snatched at any cost.

Reference To Context

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. He stalks in his vivid stripes
The few steps of his cage,
On pads of velvet quiet,
In his quiet rage.

Paraphrase: The poet has given a vivid description of the tiger. The tiger is confined in the zoo and roams in the cage. The stripes are visible on his skin. He walks quietly on the pads of velvet in his cage without showing his anger.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What does the tiger do in his cell?
(i) Hunts
(ii) Hides
(iii) Stalks
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(iii) Stalks

(b) How is the cage?
(i) It is very small.
(ii) It is very big.
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) It is very small.

(c) The tiger stalks in his vivid
(i) zoo
(ii) cage
(iii) stripes
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(iii) stripes

(d) Why can one not hear the footsteps of tiger?
(i) Because the tiger has no feet.
(ii) Because he has very soft feet.
(iii) Because there is problem in his feet.
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) Because he has very soft feet.

(e) What does the tiger do to control his anger?
(i) The tiger does nothing.
(ii) The tiger barks violently.
(iii) The tiger walks quietly in the limited area of his cage.
(iv) Both (ii) and (iii)
Answer:
(iii) The tiger walks quietly in the limited area of his cage.

2. He should be lurking in shadow,
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass.

Paraphrase: According to the poet, had this tiger been free, he would have hid himself behind the long grass near the waterbodies and could have easily caught a deer in order to have its prey. But the tiger is not in a position to do so, because he is entrapped in a cage.

Choose the correct option:

(a) How should the tiger walk through the grass?
(i) Sliding through long grass
(ii) Jumping through long grass
(iii) Walking through bushes
(iv) Both (ii) and (iii)
Answer:
(i) Sliding through long grass

(b) Who passes by the water hole?
(i) Tiger
(ii) Rabbit
(iii) Langur
(iv) The plump deer
Answer:
(iv) The plump deer

(c) The tiger lurks in shadow to wait for his
(i) friend
(ii) prey
(iii) mother
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(ii) prey

(d) What is the rhyming scheme of the above stanza?
(i) aabb
(ii) abab
(iii) abcb
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(iii) abcb

(e) Had the tiger been free what would he have done?
(i) He would have hid himself behind the long grass.
(ii) He would have done nothing.
(iii) He would have attacked on the animals of the forest.
(iv) Both (ii) and (iii)
Answer:
(i) He would have hid himself behind the long grass.

3. He should be snarling around houses
At the jungle’s edge,
Baring his white fangs, his claws,
Terrorising the village!

Paraphrase: The poet says that if the tiger would have been free, he would have roamed around freely. The tiger would have been snarling around houses on the outskirts of the jungles. He would terrorise the village people with his sharp teeth and claws.

Choose the correct option:

(a) Whom does the tiger terrorise?
(i) The zoo people
(ii) The town people
(iii) The villagers
(iv) All of these
Answer:
(iii) The villagers

(b) How will the tiger terrorise the people?
(i) With sharp teeth and claws
(ii) With his nails
(iii) By roaring
(iv) By attacking upon them
(i) He would have hid himself behind the long grass.
Answer:
(i) With sharp teeth and claws

(c) The tiger should be snarling around the
(i) forests
(ii) zoos
(iii) houses
(iv) fields
Answer:
(iii) houses

(d) How would the village people feel?
(i) They would be scared.
(ii)They would be in panic.
(iii) They would feel happy.
(iv) They would be sad.
Answer:
(ii)They would be in panic.

(e) What are the ‘white fangs’ referred to?
(i) Claws
(ii) Jaws
(iii) Teeth
(iv) Nails
Answer:
(iii) Teeth

4. But he’s locked in a concrete cell,
His strength behind bars,
Stalking the length of his cage,
Ignoring visitors.

Paraphrase: The tiger is inside the cage. He is confined in a concrete cell. His strength and ferociousness is also hidden behind the bars. He is stalked in the cage. The tiger is locked in
the cage, so he does not pay heed to the visitors.

Choose the correct option:

(a) Where is the tiger locked?
(i) Concrete cell
(ii) In the house of a hunter
(iii) In the forest
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) Concrete cell

(b) What is found behind the bars of cage here?
(i) Criminals
(ii) Children
(iii) Tiger’s strength
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(iii) Tiger’s strength

(c) The tiger is stalked in the
(i) cage
(ii) wall
(iii) waterfall
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(i) cage

(d) Along with the tiger what is also behind bars?
(i) Tiger’s ferociousness
(ii) Tiger’s nature
(iii) Tiger’s weaknesses
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) Tiger’s ferociousness

(e) Whom does the tiger ignore?
(i) Friends
(ii) Relatives
(iii) Visitors
(iv) All of these
Answer:
(iii) Visitors

5. He hears the last voice at night,
The patrolling cars,
And stares with his brilliant eyes
At the brilliant stars.

Paraphrase: The tiger hears the sounds of the patrolling cars at night. He gazes at the shining stars with his eyes. It shows that the tiger is sad and he is confined in the cage.

Choose the correct option:

(a) With which eyes does the tiger stare?
(i) Tired
(ii) Sleepy
(iii) Ferocious
(iv) Brilliant
Answer:
(iv) Brilliant

(b) Where is the tiger staring at?
(i) Stars in the sky
(ii) Walls of the cage
(iii) Television screen
(iv) Visitors
Answer:
(i) Stars in the sky

(c) The tiger hears the voice of the
(i) animals
(ii) trains
(iii) human beings
(iv) patrolling cars
Answer:
(iv) patrolling cars

(d) How is the mood of the tiger?
(i) Happy
(ii) Sad
(iii) Nostalgic
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) Sad

(e) What is the rhyming scheme of the above stanza?
(i) aabb
(ii) abab
(iii) abcb
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(iii) abcb

A Tiger in the Zoo Summary

A Tiger in the Zoo Introduction

About the Poet

• George Leslie Norris (May 21, 1921 – April 6, 2006), was a famous poet and short story writer. He was born in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. He is considered one of the most important Welsh writers of the post-war period.
• Norris published his first poem in 1938. By 1943, he published his first book of poetry. His first collection of poetry was Finding
• Gold that was published in 1967. By 1980, Norris published three volumes in the Phoenix Living Poets.
• The Loud Winder, Sliding, The Girl from Cardigan, Holy Places, etc., are some of his important works.
• He was bestowed with Cholmondeley Poetry Prize, the Katherine Mansfield Memorial Award, the AML Award for poetry and many more awards. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the Welsh Academy.
• Leslie died on April 6, 2006 in Provo.

Central Idea of the Poem

The poem ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ deals with the feelings of a tiger inside the cage. He is not free to move freely as he is restricted to its boundaries. The animals, like tiger is meant to roam in the open terrorising the village with his paws and roars. He never harms anyone until provoked. He yearns to get out of the cage while watching the stars at night. The tiger values his freedom like humans do and we should not earn out livelihood at the expense of the freedom of animals.

A Tiger in the Zoo Summary

DO In the poem, ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’, the poet has presented a contrast between a tiger when it is in its natural habitat and when it is imprisoned in a zoo. The poet sees a tiger in a zoo on a starry night. The tiger moves slowly up and down in his cage. He is full of anger. The poet says that the tiger should have been in the jungle. He should have been lurking quietly in the shadows near some water hole, and waiting for a plump deer to pass that way. But he is locked in a concrete cell. He does not take cognizance of the visitors and is looking at the brilliant stars with his brilliant eyes. Now he is content with merely looking at the stars. He is no longer free to move in his natural habitat and look at the brilliant stars from there.

Poem at a Glance

The tiger is not free to roam.
It is confined to a caged habitat in a zoo.
There are dark spots on the skin of a tiger. It is visible from a distance.
The tiger walks quietly with his velvety soft feet.
But in the forest, the tiger terrorises the villagers by opening his white fangs, long teeth and the claws.
But the tiger has no intention of terrorising the villagers.
A lot of visitors come to see him in the zoo but he does not like the stares of the visitors.
He does not take much cognizance of the visitors.
Now, the tiger limits his movements only to the caged habitat.
Late night, he hears the noise of the patrolling cars moving around the zoo.
The tiger looks at the shining stars in the night.
He just watches the shining stars standing in the caged habitat.

A Tiger in the Zoo Word-Meanings

Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions First Flight Poem 2 Fire and Ice Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

Haryana Board 10th Class English Solutions First Flight Poem 2 Fire and Ice

HBSE 10th Class English Fire and Ice Textbook Questions and Answers

Thinking about the Poem

1. There are many ideas about how the world will ‘end’. Do you think the world will end some day? Have you ever thought what would happen if the sun got so hot that it ‘burst’, or grew colder and colder?
Answer:
The poet has presented two ideas about the end of this world. Nothing is permanent in this world and everything will perish one day. If the sun gets too hot, each and everything will turn into ashes. And, on the contrary, if the sun grows colder and colder, life from the universe will vanish. Nothing will remain in this world as the Sun is the source of life.

2. For Frost, what do ‘fire’ and `ice’ stand for? Here are some ideas:

greed
avarice
cruelty
lust
conflict
fury
intolerance
rigidity
insensitivity
coldness
indifference
hatred.
Answer:
“Fire’ stands for greed, avarice, lust, conflict and fury.
‘Ice’stands for cruelty, insensitivity, coldness, indifference and hatred.

3. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? How does it help in bringing out the contrasting ideas in the poem?
Answer:
The rhyme scheme of the poem is as follows:
1st stanza: a b a a
2nd stanza: a b a b a

The contrasting ideas of ‘fire’ and `ice’are presented using this rhyme scheme. He mentions that both fire and ice are probable ends of this world. While he talks about how fire represents desire and can, therefore, be a cause of the end of the world, he also mentions ice in the poem to symbolise that the coldness and indifference towards one another will also be enough to end the world. In the second stanza, he says that he knows enough of hate in the world to be sure that even destruction through ice would be sufficient to bring about the end of the world.

HBSE 10th Class English Fire and Ice Important Questions and Answers

I. Short Answer Type Questions (20-30 words & 2 marks each)

Question 1.
Which underlying idea is represented in the poem ‘Fire and Ice’?
Answer:
The poet compares fire to ‘desire’and ice to ‘hatred’. Both of these are surging exponentially. If we don’t keep a check on their rapid growth, the world will perish. Therefore, we must control our desires and hatred.

Question 2.
Why did the poet say about the world perishing twice?
Answer:
The poet said about the world perishing twice because, at first if some parts of the world are left out of apocalypse through fire, the remaining parts would definitely be destroyed by ice.

Question 3.
How is ice sufficient to bring destruction?
Answer:
In the poem, ‘ice’ denotes hatred. It does not matter what type of hatred it is. There is much hatred in this world. It will certainly destroy.

II. Short Answer Type Questions (40-50 words & 3 marks each)

Question 1.
What do ‘fire’ and `ice’ stand for and what is the general opinion regarding the world?
Answer:
Fire stands for fury, hatred, anger, cruelty; ice stands for insensitivity, coldness and intolerance. In general, it is the opinion of some people that fire will destroy the world while some say that ice will destroy it.

Question 2.
What does the poet say regarding the end of the world?
Answer:
It is a universal truth that everything has a beginning and it will certainly come to an end. Either ‘fire’ or ‘ice’may cause the end of the world. Some day the existing world will certainly end.

III. Long Answer Type Questions (100-120 words & 5 marks each)

Question 1.
Why does the poet say he is in favour of fire ending the world?
Answer:
In this poem, the poet has used an analogy between fire and greed. In his opinion, the nature of fire is just like that of desire, greed, lust or avarice. The more we try to satisfy these, the more they grow. They spread like fire spreading throughout a forest and embracing trees, animals in its agony and leaving nothing but the ash. Likewise, the never-ending desires of humans pose a danger to this world. It can be seen from the past trends. The forest cover has been shrinking. Since the inception of Industrial Revolution, many animal species have become extinct and some are in endangered category. All this happened and is still happening because of human’s never satisfying greed. The poet could visualise the ramifications of uncontrolled desires and this is why he is in favour of fire ending the world.

Question 2.
How can ice end the world?
Answer:
The word ‘ice’ is a metaphor representing cruelty, hate, coldness, unkind nature and rigidity. Time has seen it all, how a feeling of hatred in one person spreads to thousands of them, wiping out an entire generation or a community, e.g., Hitler’s hatred for a particular faith inspired him for his infamous atrocities. There had been wars to become the ultimate superpower and the intention to carry out such cowardly acts was based on unkind nature of an individual.
So, considering all this in mind, the poet referred ice as a way of ending this world.

Question 3.
Is it possible to avoid the end of the world? How can we prevent the fire and ice to carry out the ending of this world? Answer:
Yes, it is possible to avoid the apocalypse. If we humans are responsible for the catasrophe so far, we also have the capability to deter. To save this world from fire and ice, we must act upon our necessities and not desires. We must go for inner engineering to know, observe, analyse and learn the ways this nature works. Moral education should be inculcated at a young age, knowledge about feeling of being content should be imparted, to control the feelings of anger, lust, hatred, we must practise meditation. All these little steps will produce a large return towards the benefit of
humankind and thus deter our world from evils.

Question 4.
Some say the world will end in
fire some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
On the basis of the given passage, explain how will the world end? Substantiate.
Answer:
Through the given passage, the poet wants to convey two things about the world. According to some people, the world will end in fire. But some people also opine that the world will end in ice. Both of these are the contradictory opinions. But one similar thing between them is that both of them would destroy everything in the world. In the poem, fire stands for desire and ice stands for hatred.

So, the poet gives a clear message to us that nothing is eternal in this world. Everything will perish either in fire or ice. Hatred and desire will end this world. This fire of passions and desire will lead the end of the world. Cold reasoning and hate will lead this world to destruction. But the poet is with those who think that fire of passions and desires will lead to the destruction of this world.

Reference To Context

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Some say the world will end in fire
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.

Paraphrase: The poet expresses that the world would end in two ways – either by ice or by fire. It is the opinion of some people that the world would end in fire. It denotes that fiery desires and passion will lead to the destruction of the world. On the other hand, some people opine that the world would end in ice. Hatred, jealousy etc. will lead to the destruction of this world.

Choose the correct option:

(a) Who are ‘some’ in the given stanze?
(i) Aliens
(ii) Martians
(iii) Humans
(iv) All of these
Answer:
(iii) Humans

(b) What does ‘fire’ here symbolise?
(i) Hatred
(ii) Desire
(iii) Satisfaction
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) Desire

(c) The world would end in either of ways.
(i) one
(ii) two
(iii) three
(iv) none of these
Answer:
(ii) two

(d) What does the poet compare fire and ice with?
(i) Constructive features of human emotions
(ii) Destructive features of human emotions
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Answer:
(ii) Destructive features of human emotions

(e) What is the rhyming scheme of the given extract?
(i) aaab
(ii) abab
(iii) aabb
(iv) abaa
Answer:
(iv) abaa

2. But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice

Paraphrase: If this world has to perish twice, ice would be stronger or more effective in doing this work. Hatred will lead towards the destruction of this world. Ice is sufficient enough to cause the destruction of this world.

Choose the correct option:

(a) What would be more effective in the end of this world?
(i) Fire
(ii) Ice
(iii) Fury
(iv) Intolerance
Answer:
(ii) Ice

(b) What poetic device has the poet used in the line, “To say that for destruction, ice is also great”?
(i) Imagery
(ii) Alliteration
(iii) Oxymoron
(iv) Metaphor
Answer:
(i) Imagery

(c) _______ is also good for destruction.
(i) Belief
(ii) Ice
(iii) Honesty
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(ii) Ice

(d) What would be a better option to end the earth?
(i) Ice
(ii) Fire
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)

(e) What would be the consequences if we don’t control our emotions?
(i) It will lead us on the verge of destruction.
(ii) It will lead us on the verge of death.
(iii) It will lead to chaos.
(iv) None of these
Answer:
(i) It will lead us on the verge of destruction.

Fire and Ice Summary

Fire and Ice Introduction

Central Idea of the Poem

It is a universal truth that nothing is permanent in this world. On the one hand, some people think that the world will end in fire while on the other hand, some people think that the world will end in ice. The poet equates the fire with desire and ice with hate. As the ice destroys the world melting slowly, in the same way hatred will also destroy the world. Because greed, hatred, strife, intolerance, etc., bring much destruction to the society. So, human beings should live peacefully.

Fire and Ice Summary

‘Fire and Ice’ is a short poem by Robert Frost. In this poem, the poet refers to two predictions of how the world will end. Some say it will end in fire whereas others say it will end in ice. According to the poet, ‘fire’ stands for desire, greed, avarice or lust. The more you try to satisfy them, the more they grow. There is no end to it. They spread rapidly like fire and engulf your whole life. One becomes selfish and sometimes cruel too. On the other hand, ‘ice’ according to the poet, stands for hatred, coldness and rigidity. One becomes insensitive and indifferent towards the feelings of others. The poet says that both fire and ice are growing with such a rapid pace that the world would soon perish either way, in fire or in ice.

Poem at a Glance

• It is the perception of poet that the world will certainly come to an end.
• This world will end either in fire or in ice.
• Fire has been compared to human emotion of desire or passions.
• Ice has been compared to hate.
• Fire or ice can destroy the world once but hatred can destroy it twice.
• So, we should try to live peacefully in this world.

Fire and Ice Word-Meanings