Chapter 5: The Ball Poem (poem)
Thinking About the Poem(Page 47) In pairs, attempt the following questionsQuestion 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, “I would not…
Chapter 6: Amanda (poem)
Thinking about the Poem(Page 62) Question 1.How old do you think Amanda is? How do you know this?Answer:Amanda is about a 9-10 year old school going girl. She is being scolded for things typical for that particular…
Chapter 7: Animals (poem)
Thinking About the Poem(Page 84) Question 1.Notice the use of the word ‘turn’ in the first line, “I think I could turn and live with animals…”. What is the poet turning from?Answer:In this line here, the poet…
Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 1: A Letter to God
Oral Comprehension CheckPage 5 Question 1.What did Lencho hope for?Answer:Lencho hoped for a good rain as it was much needed for a good harvest. Question 2.Why did Lencho say the raindrops were like ‘new coins’?Answer:Lencho compared the…
Chapter 8: The Trees
Thinking about the Poem(Page 100,101) Question 1.1. Find, in the first stanza, three things that cannot happen in a treeless forest.2. What picture do these words create in your mind: “….. sun bury its feet in shadow…..1′?…
Chapter 3: Two Stories About Flying
I. His First Fight Thinking about the Text(Page 36) Question 1.Why was the young seagull afraid to fly? Do you think all young birds are afraid to make their first flight, or are some birds more timid…
Chapter 9: Fog
Thinking About the Poem(Page 115) Question 1.1. What does Sandburg think the fog is like?2. How does the fog come?3. What does ‘it’ in the third line refer to? CBSE 20124. Does the poet actually say that…
Chapter 4: A Question of Trust
Read and Find Out(Page 20) Question 1.What does Horace Danby like to collect?Answer:Horace Danby likes to collect rare and expensive books. Question 2.Why does he steal every year?Answer:He stole every year so that he could buy the…
Chapter 6: The Making of a Scientist
Read and Find Out(Page 32) Question 1.How did a book become a turning point in Richard Ebright’s life?Answer:The book ‘The Travels of Monarch X’ opened the world of science for Richard. After reading it he became interested…
Class 10 English Supplementary Reader Footprints Without Feet Chapter 1: A Triumph of Surgery
Read and Find Out(Page 1)Question 1.Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?Answer:Mrs Pumphrey is worried about Tricki because he is unwell. He has refused to eat food and had bouts of vomiting. She feels that he is…
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