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Maharashtra Board - STD 10 - English kumarbharati (MSBSHSE - English Medium). 146 questions in this chapter.

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Q 1Do as directed : [ Simple Activities ] [4M]4 Marks
(1) Make a meaningful sentence by using the given phrase :
'by fits and starts'
(2) Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence :
The English will took Orleans.
(3) Complete the word chain of nouns :
forest, t............., ............., ............., .............
(4) Find out four hidden words of minimum four letters each from the given word :
'perseverance'
(5) Identify the type of sentence :
What kind of book do you like?
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Q 2Do as directed : [ Simple Activities ] [4M]4 Marks
(1) Punctuate the following sentence :
he will not be able to stop them
(2) Pick out an infinitive from the given sentence :
The sun began to sink.
(3) Give a new blending word, after combining the two words :
(i) Breakfast + lunch =.............
(ii) Smoke + fog =.............
(4) Fill in the blank with the proper form of the verb as per the subject :
Stephen Hawking ............. continued to write at a prolific rate.(has/have)
(5) Write the 'root word' after dropping the prefix or suffix :
relationship.
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Q 3Do as directed : [ Simple Activities ] [4M]4 Marks
(1) Punctuate the following :
You have never heard of bach he asked.
(2) Find out 4 hidden words having at least four letters each from the given word :
'Proclamation'
(3) Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence :
All the great religions teaches us to care for our children.
(4) Arrange the following words in the alphabetical order :
invention, indisputable, interactions, inquisitive.
(5) Complete the word chain of verbs :
call, ..............., ..............., ..............., ...............,
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Q 4Do as directed : [ Simple Activities ] [4M]4 Marks
(1) Write two compound words of your own.
(2) Pick out the gerund from the following sentence :
This attitude of taking destroys families.
(3) Punctuate the following sentence :
after all he doesnt pay me
(4) Form two present participles in which the last letter is doubled.
(5) Complete the following word chain of verbs :
examine, e............., ............., ............., .............
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Q 5Do as directed : [ Simple Activities ] [4M]4 Marks
(1) Identity the type of sentence based on its function :
Take what you please.
(2) Spot the error in the following sentence and rewrite with its correction :
He run very fast.
(3) Pick out the participle from the given sentence :
I don't like frightening stories.
(4) Use the given phrase in a meaningful sentence of your own :
to look forward.
(5) Complete the word chain of nouns :
strength, ..............., ..............., ..............., ...............,
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Q 8Do as directed : [Medium Level Activities] [4M]4 Marks
(1) Prepare a word register of four words related to 'music'.
(2) Dr Kalam's own life was nourished by multiple faiths : (Begin the sentence with 'Multiple faiths...')
(3) Rewrite the sentence by using 'No sooner ............... than' :
     As soon as we went to a rocky beach, we saw the spread of the majestic ocean.
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Q 9Do as directed : [Medium Level Activities] [4M]4 Marks
(1) Change the following sentences into indirect speech :
Robert asked, "Joan, how old are you?" "I am 13 years old," she replied.
(2) Make sentences of your own to show the difference in homophones :
feet :
feat :
(3) Rewrite the sentence in present perfect tense :
I had been working for Anil for almost a month.
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Q 10Do as directed : [Medium Level Activities] [4M]4 Marks
(1) Change the following sentences into indirect narration/speech and rewrite them :
(i) "You are not tone-deaf" he said to me.
(ii) "I made some money yesterday," he said.
(2) Rewrite the given sentence using 'not only ... but also.....'.
The state parties are responsible for Identifying and nominating new sites.
(3) Identify the tense of the underlined verb and rewrite the sentence in present continuous tense :
Life hits you in the head.
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Q 16Read the following passage and do the activities: [Non-Textual] [15 M]15 Marks
[A]. Read the following passage and complete the given activities: (10 Marks) 
A1. Fill in the blanks : (2)
  (i) Balance of nature is essential for ____________ of living beings.
  (ii) Concentration of carbon dioxide in air leads to ____________ . 
  (iii) If precautions are taken we can ____________ the balance of nature.
  (iv) To reduce the strain on natural resources we must accept ____________and alternate energy resource.

                 Balance in nature is essential for the survival of living beings Unfortunately, this balance is being disturbed by man as a result of his activities. Human beings upset the balance of nature by cutting down forests, trees for his needs of firewood, timber for buildings wood for furniture and for agricultural uses, land for housing and setting of new industries. Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers also disturbs the balance of nature. Indiscriminate killing of animals disturbs the food chain. Deforestation and excessive burning of fuel Is causing an increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the air eventually leading to global warming.
                Thus through his acts man has destroyed the natural ecosystem and has created an imbalanced condition in the environment, but if we still take precautions we can attempt to restore the balance. Therefore, encourage tree plantation drives, protect forest areas, avoid using plastic bags, promote walking and cycling to limit use of fuels. Enforce strict laws against illegal hunting or capturing of animals. Use and accept renewable energy resources to reduce the strain on natural resources like water, soll, wood, etc.
                 So focus on the 3Rs Reduce, Recycle and Reuse to maintain ecological balance of Mother Earth.

A2. Find :(2)
(i) Two factors leading to imbalance in nature.
(ii) 'Two precautions to restore the balance of nature.
A3. From the following words, pick out words formed by adding prefix or suffix:(2)
Important. encourage, Indiscriminate, recycle. Imbalance, concentration, essential.
A4. Do as directed:(2)
(i) Human beings upset the balance of nature. (Add a question tag and rewrite the sentence.)
(ii) Through his acts man has destroyed the natural ecosystem and has created an imbalance in the environment.
(Rewrite using not only .................. but also.)
A5. Personal Response:(2)
      What will you do to save the environment? Elaborate.
[B]. Read the passage given above and write a summary of it in a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title. (5 Marks)
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Q 17Read the following passage and do the activities: [Non-Textual] [15 M]15 Marks
[A]. Read the following passage and complete the given activities: (10 Marks) 

A1. Simple Factual Activity: (2)
Match the Columns A with B correctly:

Column 'A'Column 'B'
(I) Rocket programming 
(II) Graduation 
(III) Masters in Engineering 
(IV) Ph.D. 		(a) IIT (Bombay)
(b) ISRO
(c) S.T. Hindu College
(d) IISC

                 The humble son of a farmer from Sarakkalvilai village in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district, Dr K. Sivan as Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chairman was leading the Chandrayaan-2 mission to moon. Sivan studied in a Tamil medium government school. After graduating from S.T. Hindu College In Nagercoil, Sivan completed a Masters In Engineering from IISC In 1982. In 2006, he received Ph.D. In Aerospace Engineering from IIT Bombay.
                 Sivan is the first graduate in his family. His brother and two sisters were unable to complete higher education due to their poverty. "When I was in college. I used to help my father in the field. That was the reason he got me admitted to a college near our house." Sivan told TOI, "Only when I had completed my B.Sc. (Mathematics) with 100% marks his mind changed." Sivan said he had spent his childhood days without a shoe or sandal. "I continued wearing vest (dhoti) till college. I wore pants for the first time when I entered MIT." He joined ISRO in 1982 and worked on almost all the rocket programmes. Before taking charge as an ISRO chairman in January 2018, he was the director of Vikram Sarabhal Space Centre (VSSC) which develops rockets. He is known as ISRO's 'Rocket Man'.

A2. Complex Factual Activity:
Answer the following questions in a few words. (One or two words): (2)
(i) What is Dr Sivan known as?
(ii) In which subject did Dr Sivan score 100% marks in B.Sc.?
(iii) When did Dr Sivan join ISRO?
(iv) In which space centre was Dr Sivan the director?
A3. Activity based on Vocabulary:      
Match the word connectors from the passage and use one of the connectors in your own sentence:(2)

AB
(i) Tamil
(ii) Government		(a) School
(b) Medium
(c) Centre

A4. Activity based on Contextual Grammar:
Do as directed:(2)
(i) Sivan is the first graduate in his family.(Rewrite as a negative sentence.)
(ii) His brother and two sisters were unable to complete higher education due to their poverty. (Rewrite the above sentence using 'nelther.....nor)
A5. Personal Response:(2)
      What inspiration can we draw from Dr Sivan's success?
[B]. Read the passage given above and write a summary of it in a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title. (5 Marks) 

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Q 18Read the following passage and do the activities: [Non-Textual] [15 M]15 Marks
[A]. Read the following passage and complete the given activities: (10 Marks) 
A1. Complete the chart on the life stages of fireflies:(2)
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                 Fireflies are beetles and go through several life stages, starting out as an egg, then hatching into larvae. At the juvenile stage, they turn into pupae and then, finally adults. Fireflies spend most of their lives in a larval stage, hidden away. There are 2000 different species of fireflies. But they all go through a long juvenile stage and a short adult life, which is mainly about courtship, mating and reproduction. The juveniles living underground or underwater, art very different though-they're hunters, they eat snails and soft-bodied insects and they have very different habitats.
               Conserving them is essential for human life as fireflies are a key part of the food web. They are predators of agricultural pests. la turn, they are prey for spider and other insects. They are completely enmeshed in the web of life. In addition, about 70 years ago. scientists unravelled the mystery of fireflies' light-producing talents Since then, the bio-chemical reactions that fireflies experience have been used in detecting bacterial contamination in foods, testing drugs against cancer, developing drought-resistant crops. They have even been used in space exploration! So firefiles give us beauty and inventions. Fireflies carry oxygen, calcium, magnesium and a natural chemical called luciferin. These react together to produce the photons. This is how the fireflies glow.
               Firefly tourism is growing across the world. In Maharashtra for example, a particular species monsoon fireflies, emerge before the rains. They're beautiful and a festival is held in Purushwadi. encouraging firefly tourism. Its wonderful that people around the world go to see fireflies in their natural habitat. We need to be cautious. Too many people can disturb adult and larval habitats. Fireflies need darkness to communicate with each other and we need fireflies because they are harbingers of hope.

A2. Write two reasons for the conservation of fireflies.
A3. Make antonyms of the following words using prefix:
(1) different x    (2) experience x   (3) bacterial x    (4) natural x
A4. Do as directed:(2)
(1) Too many people can disturb adult and larval habitat. (Rewrite using 'as well as'.)
(2) These react together to produce photons. (Pick out the infinitive from the given sentence.)
A5. Personal Response:(2)
      Can you think of any other insect that teaches us some values of life? Explain with examples
[B]. Read the passage given above and write a summary of it in a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title. (5 Marks) 

 
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Q 19Read the following passage and do the activities: [Non-Textual] [15 M]15 Marks
[A]. Read the following passage and complete the given activities: (10 Marks) 
A1. State whether the following statements are True or False: (2)
  (i) Time is the most valueless resource.
  (ii) The Importance of time management is self-evident.
  (iii) Allow the time to flow and pass away.
  (iv) Time's nature is clear

                 Time is the most valuable resource available to every individual.
                 Time is a resource to measure quantitatively but its nature is unclear. Time is a fleeting. limited and Intangible human resource which is always calculated and used accordingly. The time of the day is as shown on the clock or announced on the media like radio, television constantly gulde us in carrying out days' activities, distribution of time for work, rest, entertainment and checking the progress during the day.
                 The secret of Ume management lies in successfully identifying and eliminating time wasting activities with effective and efficient utilization of time. In order to be a good time manager, grab the time, uulize it properly and Invest It Into productive work. Do not allow the time to flow and pass away without offering any result.
                 The Importance of time management is self-evident. Every Individual has twenty four hours a day to use. One must be aware of the available time and time needed to complete the daily routine. Everyone must remember that time cares only for those who take care of time. So, for the achievement of goals, proper planning and utilization of time is very Important which is definitely possible only by time management.

A2. What are the secrets of a good time manager ?(2)
A3. (1) Pick out two adverbs from the given passage.
(2) Write the root word for the following:
(a) utilization (b) entertainment
A4. Do as directed:(2)
(i) Rewrite the sentence using 'Not only ... but also'. For the achievement of goals, proper planning and utilization
of time is important.
(ii) Do not allow the time to flow. (Make the sentence assertive.)
A5. Personal Response:(2)
    "Time once lost, is lost forever." Justify
[B]. Read the passage given above and write a summary of it in a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title. (5 Marks)
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Q 20Read the following passage and do the activities: [Non-Textual] [15 M]15 Marks
[A]. Read the following passage and complete the given activities: (10 Marks) 

A1. State whether the following statements are True or False:(2) 
(i) The report expresses that only laws could provide women the protection and the facilities they deserve.
(ii) The situation in our country was very grave during the last two decades of the century.
(iii) In India, the bias against immunization of baby girls doesn't exist.
(iv) International organisation states that one-fourth of women who die in the world today, are Indians.

                 A research report published by a reputed International organisation states that one-fourth of the women, who die in the world today, are Indians. The report adds that the situation in the country was very grave during the last two decades of this century as the deaths were mostly due to malnutrition and disease. Despir this fact, it is found that the media is indifferent to building public awareness in this regard. From a month-long study of newspaper and periodicals, it was clear that there was no deliberate, systematic or sustainable effort to sensitise the public by investigative and factual coverage of the women. It was also found that the meagn coverage, not more than one per cent, was related to issues of women education, liberation, etc. but not with survival and development The rural women hardly figured in the media so says the report.
                The expectant mothers are undernourished, anaemic and hence they give birth to children who are handicapped. These childre do not receive prenatal care. Even if such children survive, four to six months later they become susceptible to diarrhoea, respiratory or other infections because of insufficient nutrition, incomplete Immunization, viral infection and Improper treatment. The resut is that by the time such children reach 3 years of age, they start showing signs of wasting. They do not grow to their mental and physical potential.
                 Unfortunately, the bias against girl babies still continues. In the slum areas in India's metropolitan citles, there still exists a bias against immunization of baby girls. The report expresses a feeling that a social awareness not merely laws could provide woman with the protection and the facilities they deserve.

A2. Complete the following:(2)

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A3. Solve the crossword puzzle using words from the passage referring to the clues given:(2)

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A4. Do as directed:(2)
(I) They do not grow to their full physical potential. (Add a question tag.)
(ii) They give birth to children who are handicapped. (Make it into simple sentence.)
A5. Personal Response:(2)
      Suggest four measures to combat malnutrition.
[B]. Read the passage given above and write a summary of it in a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title. (5 Marks) 

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Q 26Write a summary of the passage given above in a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title: [5M]5 Marks
The term RANGOLI is derived from 'Rang' (colour) + 'aavalli' (row of colours). Rangoli is an age old traditional folk art done across India. The term rangoli refers to designs made with coloured powders on the ground in front of the house. In some parts of the country, the designs are done on walls and even on ceilings. The designs vary in different parts of India but the basic methodology remains the same. in all the areas. The designs are mostly geometric and symmetrical, while some natural elements like flowers, birds etc. may be included.
The rural and urban women of India have kept this art alive by passing the expertise down through the generations. These are decorative designs made on floors at the time of Hindu festivals.
Traditionally, such floor decorations were done only on auspicious occasions or festivals. But today they are done on any occasions like, wedding, birthday parties, opening ceremonies etc. Different Indian states have different ways of Rangoli-painting and also have different names in their regional or local languages. For example:
Maharashtra -- Rangoli
Tamil Nadu -- Kolam
Uttar Pradesh -- Chowkpurna
Andhra Pradesh -- Mugullu
The traditional material used for rangoli is rice flour so as to offer food to the ants, the birds and the squirrels. Even coloured rice can be used for the purpose. It is pretty simple to get rice coloured with food colours readily available in the market.
Nowadays white stone powder is used for making Rangoli.
Saw dust can also be used to make Rangoli patterns; its advantage is that it floats on water; which can be utilized to create Floating Rangoli patterns.
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Q 28Information Transfer : [5M]5 Marks
Here are some tips about hair care. Read and write in the form of a Dos and Don'ts table. Give a suitable title for the table:

                  We must take care of our hair. Healthy hair looks beautiful and makes us look good. It is important to keep our hair clean by washing it regularly with soap or shampoo. At the same time, washing our hair too often can spoil our hair, it can make it dry and brittle. To have healthy hair, we must eat a balanced diet, which provides nourishment to our hair and skin. We should eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and cereals. Consumption of amla juice, ash gourd juice, pumpkin and coconut water enhances hair growth. We should avoid hard chemicals and dyes. We should also avoid the intake of maida (fine flour) and deep fried dishes, sweets made of white sugar, soft drinks, tea and coffee. We should not expose the hair to the sun during the hottest time of the day. We should cover it up and wear a hat instead. If we follow a healthy regime of yoga and breathing exercises, we can enjoy healthy hair for a long time as it slows down the process of greying and ageing.
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Q 29Information Transfer : [5M]5 Marks
Write a paragraph of about 100 words based on the information given in the following table and give a suitable title for it:
Type of ForestsPlantsAnimals
(i) Equatorial EvergreenMahogany. Rosewood, Ironwood, Oil palmDifferent types of monkeys, snakes, lizards, bats, tse-tse flies
(ii) MarshesMangrove. Creepers, Numerous tall trees like MahoganyDifferent types of insects, snakes, crocodiles, tse-tse and other flies
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Q 30Information Transfer : [5M]5 Marks
Read the following information and write it in Dos and Don'ts. Give a suitable title:
Outside "The Central Library' there is a board displaying some rules and regulations for the members.
        They are as follows:
(1) You should enter your name and registered number in the register, before entering the library.
(2) You should pay your monthly/annual membership on time.
(3) You are not allowed to write anything on the book/magazine you have taken.
(4) You should not take any book or magazine out of the library without prior permission and registration.
(5) You should maintain pin-drop silence in the library.
(6) You are not allowed to eat, drink, chat or smoke inside the library.
(7) You should return the books or magazines you have taken on ume.
(8) You should not disturb the other members and the librarian, when you are in the library.
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Q 31Information Transfer : [5M]5 Marks
Observe the chart and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title:
Problems faced by teenagers
Stress and depression
Bullying child abuse
Eating disorder
Smoking and drinking
Body Image and self-esteem
Peer pressure and competition
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Q 32Drafting a Speech : [5M]5 Marks
Prepare a speech to be delivered in the school assembly on 'My Dream India': 
Use the following points:
Free from -
.  •  Pollution  • Poverty  • Plastic  • Child labour • Corruption.
You can add your own points.
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Q 33Drafting a Speech : [5M]5 Marks
Prepare a speech to be delivered on (15th October)
Reading Inspiration Day" in your school assembly: The subject given to you is "Importance of Reading". Use the following points:
• increases knowledge
• keeps one updated
• ideal way to keep occupied
• develops your vocabulary
• develops the power of expression
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Q 35Drafting a Speech : [5M]5 Marks
Prepare a speech on 'Conservation of Water'. You may
use the following points:
• need for conservation
• methods of conservation
• future plans to increase water resources
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Q 36Drafting a Speech : [5M]5 Marks
Prepare a speech to be delivered in your school assembly on the topic: (March 122)

'Giving is Receiving'

Use the following points:
• makes us feel happy
• promotes co-operation and social connection
• develops feeling of contentment
• develops feeling of empathy

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Q 37Prepare a paragraph of counterviews: [5M]5 Marks
Write your counterwiew in a paragraph on the topic 'Short cuts to success is not a wrong choice':
Use the following points:
• Followed by people with wrong principles.
• Quality of work will suffer.
• The result will not last long.
• Limitations to creative thinking
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Q 38Prepare a paragraph of counterviews: [5M]5 Marks
Write your counterwiew in a paragraph on the topic 'Mobile phones should be banned in schools':
Use the following points:
Mother A: My daughter wants a mobile phone but I am not going to give her one.
Mother B: Neither am I. Our daughters are too young for them and may use them mainly to play games or chat all the time.
Mother A: Yes, we managed well enough during our school days without any phones at all.
Mother B: I will try to persuade their school to ban mobile phones.
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Q 39Prepare a paragraph of counterviews: [5M]5 Marks
Prepare a paragraph of counterviews on the given topic.
Use the following view to write your counterview:
• Animals suffer humiliation silently
• Animals do not have stress of studies, career and earning money
• Animals are protected by Government and NGOs
• Animals have freedom to move or do anything
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Q 40Prepare a paragraph of counterviews: [5M]5 Marks

Write your counterview in a paragraph on the topic It is better to follow your heart than to listen to the advice of others.
View:
• People find it easy to advise.
• Not everyone is your well wisher.
• You are the master of your fate.
• Trust your instincts.

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Q 41Prepare a paragraph of counterviews: [5M]5 Marks
Prepare a paragraph of counterviews on the topic:
Dog - Man's Best Friend. Use the following viewpoints to express your counterviews:
Viewpoints:
• Friendly and playful.
• Safeguard our homes.
• Stress busters.
• Honest and faithful to their masters.
• Create liveliness in the family.
•  Add your own points.
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