Composition
Paragraph
1. Write a paragraph on 'A night before the examination' using the expressions given below :
(worry/confusion/ books and notes scattered/cramming/forgetting/expected/questions/ last revisioni/no food/no sleep/parents angry/fear of examination/lack of self-confidence.)
Ans. For some students, examination is a calamity. As it comes near, they get nervous. The night before examination is full of worries and confusion for students. The books and notes scatter in the whole room. They are busy revising expected questions. They feel as if they are totally blank. They fear that they won't be able to answer the questions asked in the paper. They don't feel like eating and sleeping. Their parents get angry and tell them to sleep for sometime and try to keep them calm. Children try to keep themselves awake by having a cup of strong tea. They don't want to take the risk of going to sleep. Parents understand that it is nothing but the fear of examination and sheer lack of self confidence. In this way, the night before the examination is trying and tiring time for them.
2. Write a paragraph about any great leader.
Ans.
A Great Leader-Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October, 1869 at Porbandar in Gujarat. His father was the Diwan of the Rajkot State. His mother was a religious lady. He was married at the age of 13 years with Kasturba.
At the age of 7 he was sent to school. He was an average student. He never told a lie even in his school life. He paid attention on building his character. For higher education, he went to England. There he studied law and became a barrister. He started his practice at Mumbai. At the court, he never took a false case.
In South Africa, he fought for the rights of the Indians living there. After some time, he came to India. He became the leader of the Indian National Congress. He, along with other leaders, fought bravely for the freedom of India. He started the Satyagraha Movement. He was sent to jail many times. Finally, India became free on 15th August, 1947. He was shot dead by Nathuram Godse on 30th January, 1948. People respect Gandhiji. He is called 'Bapu' and 'Father of the Nation'.
3. Write a paragraph on 'Saving Electricity' Use the clues :
(Switch off lights/power saving lamps and devises/work during day time/unnecessary electric decoration/well ventilated and lighted houses/unnecessary use of electrical appliances/Automatic electric iron/Television and radio is on though nobody is watching or listening to it.)
Ans. Life without electricity would be impossible to imagine. We generate electricity using water, coal or natural gas. Saving these natural resources are in some or the other way related to producing and saving electricity. We should know the worth of it. We should switch off the lights and fans when we leave the room. We should use power saving lamps and devices so that less electricity is consumed. We should try to finish our work during day time to save electricity. We should avoid unnecessary electric decoration in marriages and other functions. Our houses should be well ventilated and lighted so that minimum lights and fans are used. Unnecessary use of electrical appliances should be avoided. Automatic electric irons should be used because they switch off themselves when hot. Television and radios should be switched on if someone is watching or listening to them. Otherwise these should be switched off. I hope if above precautions are taken we can save much electricity for our future.
4. Write a paragraph about Chandra Shekhar by putting the given sentences in the correct order.
Ans. Chandra Shekhar was born in village Bhabra in Jhabua district. For higher education he went to Sanskrit Pathshala at Varanasi. As a revolutionary, he adopted the surname 'Azad'. He was deeply hurt by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar in 1919. A special award will be presented at Bhopal on Balidan Diwas.
5. Imagine you are at a bus station. Describe the scene.
Ans. A bus station is a place where buses stop to enable people to get on or get down from them. It is a very important place.
I happened to visit a bus stand as I had to receive my mother who was coming back from Mathura. The bus was late, so I had to pass my time at the bus stand. In the meanwhile, many buses came and many left. People were busy with their respective tasks. Hawkers were selling different eatables like fruits, pakoras etc. There was a great rush. Different buses were standing at their respective places with the conductors shouting about the destinations. The bus from Mathura came and I received my mother and came back home. Now the bus stations have become very systematic with nice place to sit and wait. It was a very good experience for me.
6. Write a note on the conservation of water.
Ans. Life without water is not possible. We need it for many things like cleaning. cooking, drinking and more. Moreover we need clean water to lead a healthy life. Water is a priceless gift for humanity by nature. Life is possible on earth due to water. We must not waste water. We should use water properly.
The word conservation means to save something. Conservation of water means that we should all save rain water in rivers, ponds, wells and in the fields to raise the ground water level of the earth. We should use water economically. When rain water is filtered in the earth, it no longer remains thirsty. For conservation of water we are trying to harvest rain water at different levels. We can take steps to conserve water on a national level as well as on individual level.
7. Write in your own words an account of the life of Bhils.
Ans. Bhils are found in M.P. Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The Bhils of Madhya Pradesh have little contact with outside world. Bhils speak the language of the region.
They have a rich culture. They have their traditional dance, songs and paintings. Mainly they settle near forests as they love forests. They use bows and arrows, swords, axes as weapons for self protection. They wear traditional dresses and ornaments. Men wear dhoti, pagri and angarkha. Women wear ghagra choli. Tatooing is a traditional custom. They are superstitious people and they celebrate Diwali. Holi, Navai and Divasa. They are led by a headman known as 'Gameti'. He has power over most issues of the village.
Controlled Composition
Imagine that you are on a railway station. A blind boy wants to know what is happening. Describe what is going on.
Use the clues in the correct form and complete the description.
Ans. A train is coming now. Don't worry. This isn't our train. The engine is making a thunderous noise. People are running here and there. The driver is peeping out. The guard is waving a red flag. The train has stopped now. All the passengers are rushing towards the compartments. They are trying to get on, while those inside the compartment are trying to get off. Some of them are shouting "Coolie Coolie!" some are buying fruits. There's so much confusion.
Free Composition
1. Write dialogues between the earth and the moon with the help of the clues given:
• Charming personality.
• The earth is unhappy because of the population problem.
• Pollution.
Ans.
Earth : Why are you happy? You are always smiling.
Moon : I have a charming personality and everybody loves me. Why are you sad?
Earth : I am unhappy because of the population problem and pollution.
Moon : The children are fond of me and call me "Mama".
Earth : I am getting hotter day by day because people are cutting so many trees everyday.
2. Read the following telephonic conversation carefully.
Reena : May I talk to Nidhi?
Abha : Sorry, she has gone out for shopping. May I know who is calling?
Reena : I am her friend Reena. I am celebrating my birthday on 26th Nov. at 7.00 pm at Nirula's at Defence Colony. Please tell her to reach there. I'll drop her back home.
Abha : O.K. I'll tell her. Is there any other message?
Reena : Please tell her to confirm by tomorrow.
Abha : O.K. your message will be conveyed.
Abha is going for her evening classes. So she plans to leave a message for Nidhi.
Write a message for Nidhi.
| Message | |
|---|---|
| Date and time : | 26 November, at 7 p.m. |
| Salutation | Nidhi |
| Content | Your friend Reena rang up. She is celebrating her birthday on 26th Nov. at 7 p.m. at Nirula's at Defence Colony. Please reach there. She will drop you back home. |
| Signatory | Abha |
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