Mijbil the Otter — ENGLISH [NCERT] STD 10 — Question

What evidence do you have from the text when the author describes the things that Valli sees froman eight-year-old's point of view?

How has tea become a popular beverage?

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.

Describe the dress of the bakers.

Why was Pranjol not excited on seeing the tea garden?

Where did the ceremonies take place? What had it been for decades?

What is the truth of life, according to Buddha? How should a wise man behave in times of trouble or mishappenings?

What is the importance of the river Kaveri in the district of Coorg?

How did Nelson Mandela pay a tribute to the black people who sacrificed their lives for attaining freedom for their country? How can we do it for our country?

How did the policy of apartheid create a deep and lasting wound and divide in South Africa?