The Sermon at Benares — ENGLISH [NCERT] STD 10 — Question

Where and when did the drinking of tea start and how did it come to Europe?

Describe the main message that the lesson 'The sermon at Benares' gives to the readers.

What did the Londoners think about Mijbil the otter?

You know that we can combine sentences using words like and, or, but, yet and then. But sometimes no such word seems appropriate. In such a case we can use a semicolon (;) or a dash (—) to combine two clauses.

She has no interest in music; I doubt she will become a singer like her mother.

The second clause here gives the speaker’s opinion on the first clause.

Here is a sentence from the text that uses semicolons to combine clauses. Break up the sentence into three simple sentences. Can you then say which has a better rhythm when you read it, the single sentence using semicolons, or the three simple sentences?

For there is not any means by which those who have been born can avoid dying; after reaching old age there is death; of such a nature are living beings.

How were his two brothers and sister different from the young seagull?

What are the elders reminiscing about the Portuguese days? What was special at that time?

What happened when the box was opened?

Why are the Kodavus permitted to carry firearms without a licence?

What did the Buddha do after he had attained enlightenment?

What did Kisa Gotami realise in the end?