Harvest Hymn<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 NCERT Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.1: India celebrates many harvest festivals. When is the harvest festival celebrated in your region and how is it celebrated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Select harvest festival according to your region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Pongal:<\/strong>\u00a0Pongal is celebrated in January. A four-day harvest festival primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- People celebrate this festival by offering prayers to the sun and cattle. Baisakhi: Baisakhi is celebrated in April. It is celebrated in Punjab and Haryana, it marks the new year in the Punjabi calendar and is a time for gratitude for the harvest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bihu (Assam):<\/strong>\u00a0A three-part harvest festival, with Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu) in April, Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) in January, and Kongali Bihu (Kati Bihu) in October-November.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Onam:<\/strong>\u00a0Onam is celebrated in August- September. A ten-day harvest festival in Kerala, it celebrates the return of King Mahabali. They are cultural celebrations.People celebrate it by feasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Navanna<\/strong>: Navanna (West Bengal) is celebrated during the Bengali month of Agrahayan, it marks the new rice harvest. People offer the first grains to Goddess Lakshmi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vishu:\u00a0<\/strong>Vishu (Kerala) is celebrated on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam, it marks the beginning of the agricultural season. People celebrate it as the new year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.2: Work in pairs and share your responses with your classmates and teacher.
A hymn refers to a song of praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- To whom do we offer a hymn?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When and where do we sing a hymn?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Why do we offer it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- A hymn is usually offered to God or divine beings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hymns are sung during prayers, religious ceremonies, or festivals, often in temples, churches, or during community gatherings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We offer hymns to express devotion, gratitude, and reverence to the divine for blessings and protection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.3: Some poets and authors use words that are no longer a part of common usage. Such words are called archaic words. \u00a0Work in pairs. Read the sentences given below. Match the underlined archaic words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.
Thou art my friend, and I trust thee. Thy kindness is great, and everything that is mine is thine.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\nColumn 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>1. thou<\/td> (i) yours<\/td><\/tr> 2. art<\/td> (ii) you (object)<\/td><\/tr> 3. thee<\/td> (iii) you (subject)<\/td><\/tr> 4. thy<\/td> (iv) are<\/td><\/tr> 5. thine<\/td> (v) your<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\nColumn 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>1. thou<\/td> (iii) you (subject)<\/td><\/tr> 2. art<\/td> (iv) are<\/td><\/tr> 3. thee<\/td> (ii) you (object)<\/td><\/tr> 4. thy<\/td> (v) your<\/td><\/tr> 5. thine<\/td> (i) yours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.4: Work in pairs. Read the paragraph and select the correct meaning for each underlined word from the options given below. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Under the golden 1.\u00a0radiance<\/strong>\u00a0of the evening sun, the villagers gathered to pay 2.\u00a0tribute<\/strong>\u00a0to their 3.cherished<\/strong>\u00a0elder, who had dedicated his life to their well-being. His wise 4.counsel<\/strong>\u00a0had guided generations, steering them through challenges. Known for his 5.\u00a0munificent<\/strong>spirit, he never hesitated to share his resources generously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- radiance : (i) glow (ii) brilliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- tribute : (i) respect (ii) gratitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- cherished : (i) preserved (ii) loved<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- counsel : .(i) advice (ii) decision<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- munificent : (i) rich (ii) generous<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- (ii),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (i),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (ii),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (i),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (ii)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.5: Write the stanza number for the main idea of each stanza given below. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. The speakers recognise the lord’s kindness and praise him for nourishing the field.<\/td> ________<\/td><\/tr> 2. The speakers praise the generosity of the creator of the universe who ensures a rich harvest.<\/td> ________<\/td><\/tr> 3. The speakers devote their lives and work as a mark of respect to the lord and seek his support, wisdom, and care.<\/td> ________<\/td><\/tr> 4. The speakers pay homage to the Earth and appreciate her role in supporting life, by dedicating their harvest.<\/td> ________<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stanza 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stanza 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stanza 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stanza 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.6: The setting of the poem is a rural landscape, possibly during a ________\u00a0(harvest\/religious) festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: harvest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.7: The tone of the poem is respectful and celebratory because it praises ________ (the men and women \/ nature and the Lord) with deep respect and gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: nature and the Lord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.8: In the line Thou art our Hands and our Heart and our Home\u2019, the letter \u2018h\u2019 is capitalised in \u2018Hands\u2019, \u2018Heart\u2019 and \u2018Home\u2019 because ________ (it represents the hard work of farmers\/ God resides in them)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: God resides in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.9: Identify the poetic device used in the<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Bright and munificent lord of the morn!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We bring thee our lives and our labours poetic device from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Alliteration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Alliteration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.10: Match the lines from the poem in following lines from the poem. Column 1 with their expressions in Column 2. Choose the appropriate given below for tribute and write in Column 3.
imagery, alliteration, simile, metaphor, personification<\/p>\n\n\n\nColumn 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td>Column 3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>1. sweet and omnipotent mother<\/td> (i) creates a clear description of the scene and appeals to the senses<\/td> <\/td><\/tr> 2. The wealth of our valleys, new gamered and ripe<\/td> (ii) implied comparison of growth and reaping with beginning and end of all life<\/td> <\/td><\/tr> 3. Thou art the Seed and the Scythe<\/td> (iii) the earth is being given human-like qualities<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\nColumn 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td>Column 3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>1. sweet and omnipotent mother<\/td> (i) creates a clear description of the scene and appeals to the senses<\/td> (iii) Personification<\/td><\/tr> 2. The wealth of our valleys, newgarnered and ripe<\/td> (ii) implied comparison of growth and reaping with beginning and end of all life<\/td> (i) Imagery<\/td><\/tr> 3. Thou art the Seed and the Scythe<\/td> (iii) the earth is being given human-like qualities<\/td> (ii) Metaphor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.11: Certain words or phrases are repeated in the same line of the poem.
For example, The gold of our fields and the gold of our fruit;
Find more such repetitions from the poem. What is the poet\u2019s purpose of using repetition in the poem?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- We bring thee our songs and our garlands for tribute<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We praise thee\u2026 (repeated for different deities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The poet uses repetition to create a rhythmic and musical quality, emphasize the importance of gratitude, and unify the voices of the community in praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.12: The poem uses symbolism to convey deeper meanings. Match the symbols in Column 1 with the meanings they convey in Column 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\nColumn 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>1. Prithvi (the Earth)<\/td> (i) light, energy, life-representing the giver of warmth and prosperity<\/td><\/tr> 2. Surya (the Sun)<\/td> (ii) mercy and nourishment-crucial for agriculture and sustenance<\/td><\/tr> 3. Varuna (Rain)<\/td> (iii) fertile land, motherhood, nurturing- the source of all life<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\nColumn 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>1. Prithvi (the Earth)<\/td> (iii) fertile land, motherhood, nurturing- the source of all life<\/td><\/tr> 2. Surya (the Sun)<\/td> (i) light, energy, life-representing the giver of warmth and prosperity<\/td><\/tr> 3. Varuna (Rain)<\/td> (ii) mercy and nourishment-crucial for agriculture and sustenance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.13: Read the given extract\u00a0and answer the questions that follow.<\/strong>
We bring thee our songs and our garlands for tribute,
The gold of our fields and the gold of our fruit;
O giver of mellowing radiance, we hail thee,
We praise thee, O Surya, with cymbal and flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- What does the act of bringing songs and garlands as tribute suggest about the people\u2019s relationship with the divine?\n
\n- They fear the gods and wish to calm them in any way possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They have a deep sense of reverence and gratitude towards the divine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They are forced to perform rituals without understanding the divine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They depend on the gods for their daily needs and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Complete the following sentence suitably.
The word \u2018gold\u2019 in the phrases \u2018the gold of our fields\u2019 and \u2018the gold of our fruit\u2019 symbolises ________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n - How does the description \u2018O giver of mellowing radiance\u2019 help us understand Surya\u2019s role in the harvest?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option from those given in the brackets.
The use of cymbal and flute signifies ________ (joy and celebration\/meditation and worship)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- The act of bringing songs and garlands as tribute suggests that people have a deep sense of reverence and gratitude towards the divine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- richness and abundance of the harvest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It highlights Surya\u2019s (Sun\u2019s) role in ripening and nurturing the crops by providing gentle, life-giving light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- joy and celebration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.14: Read the given extract\u00a0and answer the questions that follow.<\/strong>
All Voices:
Lord of the Universe, Lord of our being, Father eternal, ineffable Om!
Thou art the Seed and the Scythe of our harvests,
Thou art our Hands and our Heart and our Home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- In the phrase \u2018Lord of our being,\u2019 what I does the word \u2018being\u2019 most likely refer to?\n
\n- Our physical body<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Our entire existence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Our spiritual practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Our earthly possessions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Identify whether the following statement is true or false.
The imagery of \u2018the Seed and the Scythe\u2019 symbolises the divine\u2019s role as both the beginning (creation) and the end (harvest) of the agricultural cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Identify the phrases from the extract that mean the following:\n
\n- The divine as a timeless, everlasting presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beyond human comprehension or description<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How do we know that these lines from the extract are spoken as a chorus?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- B.<\/strong> Our entire existence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- True\n
\n- Father eternal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ineffable Om<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- These lines from the extract are spoken as a chorus because the stanza is introduced with \u201cAll Voices\u201d, indicating a collective, choral praise by the entire community.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.15: Why do the farmers hail the God of rain?\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The farmers hail the God of rain because rain is essential for the crops to grow, and they are grateful to Varuna for nourishing the fields with rain and dew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.16: What is being referred to as \u201cwealth of our valleys\u2019? Why?\u00a0Answer with reference to the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The phrase \u201cwealth of our valleys\u2019 refers to the freshly harvested crops, which represent the rich produce gathered from the valleys, symbolising prosperity and abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.17: State one reason why the women refer to the Earth as a \u2018source of manifold gladness\u2019.\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The women refer to the Earth as a \u2018source of manifold gladness\u2019 because Mother Earth provides food, shelter, and life, bringing joy, sustenance, and well-being to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.18: Why does everyone in the poem offer their \u201clabours for tribute\u2019?\u00a0Answer with reference to the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: Everyone in the poem offers their \u201clabours for tribute\u2019 to show gratitude to the divine for blessing their hard work with a successful harvest, and to dedicate their the celebration, unity, and richness of the efforts to the greater cosmic power. harvest season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.19: Why has the poet presented the poem as voices of men, women, and all voices?\u00a0Answer with reference to the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The poet has presented the poem as voices of men, women, and all voices to show that the entire community – regardless of gender- comes together in unity and gratitude to celebrate the harvest and praise nature and divinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.20: How does the poet create the joyous atmosphere of rural India at harvesting time?\u00a0Answer with reference to the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The poet creates the joyous atmosphere of rural India at harvesting time by using vivid imagery, musical instruments (like cymbals, flutes, and drums), and words of praise and thanks, the poet conveys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.21: Why is the poem presented as a hymn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The poem is presented as a hymn because it is a song of praise and devotion, expressing spiritual gratitude towards nature and the divine for the blessings of the harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.22: Match the pictures of the farming implements given in Column 1 with their use given in Column 2. Then, fill in the blanks in Column 3 to complete the name of the implement.
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Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- (iii) SICKLE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (vi) SCYTHE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (iv) PLOUGH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (ii) TROWEL<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (i) RAKE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (v) SPADE<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.23: Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words in the given sentences from the box below. Circle the words or phrases in the sentences that helped you to infer the meanings. One example has been done for you.
[generous, help, brightness, indescribable, kind]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- The king was\u00a0benefient\u00a0to the poor because he took good care<\/strong> of them.
synonym:<\/strong>\u00a0________<\/li>\n\n\n\n- He was\u00a0munificent\u00a0towards the needy and donated a lot for their health care,
synonym:\u00a0<\/strong>________<\/li>\n\n\n\n- When he lost his job, all his friends gave him\u00a0succour\u00a0by supporting him with money.
synonym:<\/strong>\u00a0________<\/li>\n\n\n\n- When the sun\u2019s rays came into the dark room, the whole room was full of\u00a0radiance,
synonym:<\/strong>\u00a0________<\/li>\n\n\n\n- The little girl was speechless with\u00a0ineffable\u00a0joy when she got her birthday gift from her aunt.
synonym:\u00a0<\/strong>________<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- kind<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Generous<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Help<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brightness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Indescribable<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.24: You have learnt about some archaic words. Some more archaic words are given below. Refer to a dictionary to find commonly used words which are similar in meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- morrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- hither<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- quoth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- betwixt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- yonder<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- tomorrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- here<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- said<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- between<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- over there<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.25: Listen to the talk about paddy cultivation. As you listen, number the events in the correct order in which they happen.
(Transcript for teacher on page 203)
Hello everyone!
Did you know that rice is actually a type of grass, and the part we eat is its seed? Let me tell you about the process of cultivating rice.
It all starts with preparing the land. First, the soil has to be ploughed. Rice is typically grown in fertile soil that holds a lot of water. The most important step in preparing the soil is to soak it with plenty of water. This step is called puddling. Once the nursery bed is prepared, the seeds can be planted. After that, we sow the seeds on the soil\u2019s surface.
Paddy farmers have to ensure that their filds stay floded with water because irrigation is crucial. It takes around 4 to 5 weeks for the seeds to grow into seedlings. After this comes the most important step\u2014transplanting. The seedlings that were prepared in the nursery bed are uprooted and then transplanted into the floded fild.
In around 120 days, the rice plants are fully grown. At this point, the crops are harvested by cutting them. Following this, the seeds are separated from the plant. This is called threshing. To reduce the moisture content even more, the separated grains are dried. This ensures that they can be stored or processed further. Through a process called milling, the rice is separated from the outer covering on it.
Finally, the rice reaches the market, and that\u2019s where we get it to make all kinds of delicious foods. Whether it\u2019s Appam, Pulao, Khichdi, or Daal Bhaat, rice is a big part of many meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Transplanting of seedlings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ploughing of soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Threshing of grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Puddling of land<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Harvesting of paddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Irrigating the field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milling of rice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Ploughing of soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Puddling of land<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Irrigating the field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transplanting of seedlings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Harvesting of paddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Threshing of grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milling of rice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.26: What is the main step in preparing the soil for cultivation of rice?\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Options:
(1) Ploughing the soil
(2) Clearing the soil
(3) Puddling the soil \u2705
(4) Leveling the soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explanation: Puddling the soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.27: How long does it take for rice seeds to grow into seedlings before being transplanted?\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Options:
(1) 2-3 weeks
(2) 4-5 weeks \u2705
(3) 6-7 weeks
(4) 8-9 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.28: Why is drying rice grains important after threshing?\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Options:
(1) To get rice seeds for plantation
(2) To separate the rice grains easily
(3) To store the rice grains for longer \u2705
(4) To make rice grains look shiny<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.29: In English, some letters are not pronounced in certain words. For example, in words like \u2018knife\u2019, \u2018knowledge\u2019, and \u2018know\u2019, the fist letter \u2018k\u2019 is not pronounced. Let us look at a few more such examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- In the words given below the letter \u2018n\u2019 is silent when it appears with \u2018m\u2019 at the end of the word.
hymn, column, autumn, solemn
Now, say these words aloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n - In the words given below the letter \u2018b\u2019 is silent when it appears with \u2018m\u2019.
womb, tomb, bomb, climb, comb
Now, say these words aloud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSolution: Do it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.30: In our country, harvest is celebrated with the preparation of delicious dishes. Work in groups and make a presentation on any popular dish made during the harvest festival in your region. Use the prompts given in the box to make your presentation. Make sure that all the members share their views.
Include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- What is the dish called? Is it known by any other name in other parts of India?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What ingredients are used to make the dish?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How is the dish prepared?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How is the dish served?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What does the dish taste like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is the special ritual related to the preparation of this dish? .<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Describe any special memory associated with the preparation of this dish. Column 1<\/strong>Column 2<\/strong> Greet the audience Good morning to all of you gathered here… Introduce the members of your group and your topic Today we…. and are here to tell vou about… Explain the structure of your presentation
- We will start off with…<\/li>
- Following this, we will move on to…<\/li>
- The next point we will deal with is…<\/li>
- Finally, we will speak about…<\/li><\/ul>Speak about the first point
- Let’s begin by…<\/li>
- I’d like to start by…<\/li><\/ul>Describe the details
- Now 111 move on to…<\/li>
- Next…<\/li>
- I’d like to now discuss…<\/li>
- Let’s now consider…<\/li>
- Let me tell you about<\/li><\/ul>Conclude your presentation
- In conclusion, l’d like to say…<\/li>
- To summarise…<\/li><\/ul>Thank the audience\n
\n- Thank you for listening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Thank you for your attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Solution: Good morning respected Principal, teachers, and friends!
Today, we, Asha, Ravi, and I, are here to tell you about a delicious dish made during our harvest festival –\u00a0Pongal also known as Ven Pongal in Tamil Nadu. It is made of rice, moong dal, ghee, pepper, cumin, ginger, and cashews. Rice and dal are boiled together, then tempered with spices in ghee. It is served usually hot, with chutney or sambhar on banana leaves. It tastes savoury, warm, and mildly spicy with a rich aroma. It is offered to the Sun God during Pongal festival. Every year, our grandmother makes it early in the morning and we eat it together as a family. Finally, I\u2019d like to say that Pongal is not just a dish, it is a tradition that brings our family together. We hope you enjoyed learning about our harvest dish!
Thank you very much for listening to our presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.31: Creative slogans are used to spread a message to capture the reader\u2019s attention. Some examples are given below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Q.2: Work in pairs and share your responses with your classmates and teacher.
A hymn refers to a song of praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- To whom do we offer a hymn?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When and where do we sing a hymn?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Why do we offer it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A hymn is usually offered to God or divine beings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hymns are sung during prayers, religious ceremonies, or festivals, often in temples, churches, or during community gatherings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We offer hymns to express devotion, gratitude, and reverence to the divine for blessings and protection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.3: Some poets and authors use words that are no longer a part of common usage. Such words are called archaic words. \u00a0Work in pairs. Read the sentences given below. Match the underlined archaic words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.
Thou art my friend, and I trust thee. Thy kindness is great, and everything that is mine is thine.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\nColumn 1<\/strong><\/td> Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 1. thou<\/td> (i) yours<\/td><\/tr> 2. art<\/td> (ii) you (object)<\/td><\/tr> 3. thee<\/td> (iii) you (subject)<\/td><\/tr> 4. thy<\/td> (iv) are<\/td><\/tr> 5. thine<\/td> (v) your<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Column 1<\/strong><\/td> Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 1. thou<\/td> (iii) you (subject)<\/td><\/tr> 2. art<\/td> (iv) are<\/td><\/tr> 3. thee<\/td> (ii) you (object)<\/td><\/tr> 4. thy<\/td> (v) your<\/td><\/tr> 5. thine<\/td> (i) yours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.4: Work in pairs. Read the paragraph and select the correct meaning for each underlined word from the options given below. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Under the golden 1.\u00a0radiance<\/strong>\u00a0of the evening sun, the villagers gathered to pay 2.\u00a0tribute<\/strong>\u00a0to their 3.cherished<\/strong>\u00a0elder, who had dedicated his life to their well-being. His wise 4.counsel<\/strong>\u00a0had guided generations, steering them through challenges. Known for his 5.\u00a0munificent<\/strong>spirit, he never hesitated to share his resources generously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- radiance : (i) glow (ii) brilliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- tribute : (i) respect (ii) gratitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- cherished : (i) preserved (ii) loved<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- counsel : .(i) advice (ii) decision<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- munificent : (i) rich (ii) generous<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- (ii),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (i),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (ii),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (i),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (ii)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.5: Write the stanza number for the main idea of each stanza given below. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. The speakers recognise the lord’s kindness and praise him for nourishing the field.<\/td> ________<\/td><\/tr> 2. The speakers praise the generosity of the creator of the universe who ensures a rich harvest.<\/td> ________<\/td><\/tr> 3. The speakers devote their lives and work as a mark of respect to the lord and seek his support, wisdom, and care.<\/td> ________<\/td><\/tr> 4. The speakers pay homage to the Earth and appreciate her role in supporting life, by dedicating their harvest.<\/td> ________<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Stanza 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stanza 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stanza 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stanza 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.6: The setting of the poem is a rural landscape, possibly during a ________\u00a0(harvest\/religious) festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: harvest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.7: The tone of the poem is respectful and celebratory because it praises ________ (the men and women \/ nature and the Lord) with deep respect and gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: nature and the Lord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.8: In the line Thou art our Hands and our Heart and our Home\u2019, the letter \u2018h\u2019 is capitalised in \u2018Hands\u2019, \u2018Heart\u2019 and \u2018Home\u2019 because ________ (it represents the hard work of farmers\/ God resides in them)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: God resides in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.9: Identify the poetic device used in the<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Bright and munificent lord of the morn!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We bring thee our lives and our labours poetic device from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Alliteration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Alliteration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.10: Match the lines from the poem in following lines from the poem. Column 1 with their expressions in Column 2. Choose the appropriate given below for tribute and write in Column 3.
imagery, alliteration, simile, metaphor, personification<\/p>\n\n\n\nColumn 1<\/strong><\/td> Column 2<\/strong><\/td> Column 3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 1. sweet and omnipotent mother<\/td> (i) creates a clear description of the scene and appeals to the senses<\/td> <\/td><\/tr> 2. The wealth of our valleys, new gamered and ripe<\/td> (ii) implied comparison of growth and reaping with beginning and end of all life<\/td> <\/td><\/tr> 3. Thou art the Seed and the Scythe<\/td> (iii) the earth is being given human-like qualities<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Column 1<\/strong><\/td> Column 2<\/strong><\/td> Column 3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 1. sweet and omnipotent mother<\/td> (i) creates a clear description of the scene and appeals to the senses<\/td> (iii) Personification<\/td><\/tr> 2. The wealth of our valleys, newgarnered and ripe<\/td> (ii) implied comparison of growth and reaping with beginning and end of all life<\/td> (i) Imagery<\/td><\/tr> 3. Thou art the Seed and the Scythe<\/td> (iii) the earth is being given human-like qualities<\/td> (ii) Metaphor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.11: Certain words or phrases are repeated in the same line of the poem.
For example, The gold of our fields and the gold of our fruit;
Find more such repetitions from the poem. What is the poet\u2019s purpose of using repetition in the poem?<\/p>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- We bring thee our songs and our garlands for tribute<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We praise thee\u2026 (repeated for different deities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The poet uses repetition to create a rhythmic and musical quality, emphasize the importance of gratitude, and unify the voices of the community in praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.12: The poem uses symbolism to convey deeper meanings. Match the symbols in Column 1 with the meanings they convey in Column 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Column 1<\/strong><\/td> Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 1. Prithvi (the Earth)<\/td> (i) light, energy, life-representing the giver of warmth and prosperity<\/td><\/tr> 2. Surya (the Sun)<\/td> (ii) mercy and nourishment-crucial for agriculture and sustenance<\/td><\/tr> 3. Varuna (Rain)<\/td> (iii) fertile land, motherhood, nurturing- the source of all life<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Column 1<\/strong><\/td> Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 1. Prithvi (the Earth)<\/td> (iii) fertile land, motherhood, nurturing- the source of all life<\/td><\/tr> 2. Surya (the Sun)<\/td> (i) light, energy, life-representing the giver of warmth and prosperity<\/td><\/tr> 3. Varuna (Rain)<\/td> (ii) mercy and nourishment-crucial for agriculture and sustenance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.13: Read the given extract\u00a0and answer the questions that follow.<\/strong>
We bring thee our songs and our garlands for tribute,
The gold of our fields and the gold of our fruit;
O giver of mellowing radiance, we hail thee,
We praise thee, O Surya, with cymbal and flute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- What does the act of bringing songs and garlands as tribute suggest about the people\u2019s relationship with the divine?\n
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- They fear the gods and wish to calm them in any way possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They have a deep sense of reverence and gratitude towards the divine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They are forced to perform rituals without understanding the divine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They depend on the gods for their daily needs and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Complete the following sentence suitably.
The word \u2018gold\u2019 in the phrases \u2018the gold of our fields\u2019 and \u2018the gold of our fruit\u2019 symbolises ________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n - How does the description \u2018O giver of mellowing radiance\u2019 help us understand Surya\u2019s role in the harvest?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option from those given in the brackets.
The use of cymbal and flute signifies ________ (joy and celebration\/meditation and worship)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The act of bringing songs and garlands as tribute suggests that people have a deep sense of reverence and gratitude towards the divine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- richness and abundance of the harvest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It highlights Surya\u2019s (Sun\u2019s) role in ripening and nurturing the crops by providing gentle, life-giving light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- joy and celebration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.14: Read the given extract\u00a0and answer the questions that follow.<\/strong>
All Voices:
Lord of the Universe, Lord of our being, Father eternal, ineffable Om!
Thou art the Seed and the Scythe of our harvests,
Thou art our Hands and our Heart and our Home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- In the phrase \u2018Lord of our being,\u2019 what I does the word \u2018being\u2019 most likely refer to?\n
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- Our physical body<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Our entire existence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Our spiritual practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Our earthly possessions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Identify whether the following statement is true or false.
The imagery of \u2018the Seed and the Scythe\u2019 symbolises the divine\u2019s role as both the beginning (creation) and the end (harvest) of the agricultural cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Identify the phrases from the extract that mean the following:\n
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- The divine as a timeless, everlasting presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beyond human comprehension or description<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How do we know that these lines from the extract are spoken as a chorus?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- B.<\/strong> Our entire existence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- True\n
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- Father eternal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ineffable Om<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- These lines from the extract are spoken as a chorus because the stanza is introduced with \u201cAll Voices\u201d, indicating a collective, choral praise by the entire community.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.15: Why do the farmers hail the God of rain?\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The farmers hail the God of rain because rain is essential for the crops to grow, and they are grateful to Varuna for nourishing the fields with rain and dew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.16: What is being referred to as \u201cwealth of our valleys\u2019? Why?\u00a0Answer with reference to the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The phrase \u201cwealth of our valleys\u2019 refers to the freshly harvested crops, which represent the rich produce gathered from the valleys, symbolising prosperity and abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.17: State one reason why the women refer to the Earth as a \u2018source of manifold gladness\u2019.\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The women refer to the Earth as a \u2018source of manifold gladness\u2019 because Mother Earth provides food, shelter, and life, bringing joy, sustenance, and well-being to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.18: Why does everyone in the poem offer their \u201clabours for tribute\u2019?\u00a0Answer with reference to the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: Everyone in the poem offers their \u201clabours for tribute\u2019 to show gratitude to the divine for blessing their hard work with a successful harvest, and to dedicate their the celebration, unity, and richness of the efforts to the greater cosmic power. harvest season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.19: Why has the poet presented the poem as voices of men, women, and all voices?\u00a0Answer with reference to the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The poet has presented the poem as voices of men, women, and all voices to show that the entire community – regardless of gender- comes together in unity and gratitude to celebrate the harvest and praise nature and divinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.20: How does the poet create the joyous atmosphere of rural India at harvesting time?\u00a0Answer with reference to the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The poet creates the joyous atmosphere of rural India at harvesting time by using vivid imagery, musical instruments (like cymbals, flutes, and drums), and words of praise and thanks, the poet conveys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.21: Why is the poem presented as a hymn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution: The poem is presented as a hymn because it is a song of praise and devotion, expressing spiritual gratitude towards nature and the divine for the blessings of the harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.22: Match the pictures of the farming implements given in Column 1 with their use given in Column 2. Then, fill in the blanks in Column 3 to complete the name of the implement.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- (iii) SICKLE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (vi) SCYTHE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (iv) PLOUGH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (ii) TROWEL<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (i) RAKE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- (v) SPADE<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.23: Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words in the given sentences from the box below. Circle the words or phrases in the sentences that helped you to infer the meanings. One example has been done for you.
[generous, help, brightness, indescribable, kind]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- The king was\u00a0benefient\u00a0to the poor because he took good care<\/strong> of them.
synonym:<\/strong>\u00a0________<\/li>\n\n\n\n- He was\u00a0munificent\u00a0towards the needy and donated a lot for their health care,
synonym:\u00a0<\/strong>________<\/li>\n\n\n\n- When he lost his job, all his friends gave him\u00a0succour\u00a0by supporting him with money.
synonym:<\/strong>\u00a0________<\/li>\n\n\n\n- When the sun\u2019s rays came into the dark room, the whole room was full of\u00a0radiance,
synonym:<\/strong>\u00a0________<\/li>\n\n\n\n- The little girl was speechless with\u00a0ineffable\u00a0joy when she got her birthday gift from her aunt.
synonym:\u00a0<\/strong>________<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nSolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- kind<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Generous<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Help<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brightness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Indescribable<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.24: You have learnt about some archaic words. Some more archaic words are given below. Refer to a dictionary to find commonly used words which are similar in meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- morrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- hither<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- quoth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- betwixt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- yonder<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- tomorrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- here<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- said<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- between<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- over there<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.25: Listen to the talk about paddy cultivation. As you listen, number the events in the correct order in which they happen.
(Transcript for teacher on page 203)
Hello everyone!
Did you know that rice is actually a type of grass, and the part we eat is its seed? Let me tell you about the process of cultivating rice.
It all starts with preparing the land. First, the soil has to be ploughed. Rice is typically grown in fertile soil that holds a lot of water. The most important step in preparing the soil is to soak it with plenty of water. This step is called puddling. Once the nursery bed is prepared, the seeds can be planted. After that, we sow the seeds on the soil\u2019s surface.
Paddy farmers have to ensure that their filds stay floded with water because irrigation is crucial. It takes around 4 to 5 weeks for the seeds to grow into seedlings. After this comes the most important step\u2014transplanting. The seedlings that were prepared in the nursery bed are uprooted and then transplanted into the floded fild.
In around 120 days, the rice plants are fully grown. At this point, the crops are harvested by cutting them. Following this, the seeds are separated from the plant. This is called threshing. To reduce the moisture content even more, the separated grains are dried. This ensures that they can be stored or processed further. Through a process called milling, the rice is separated from the outer covering on it.
Finally, the rice reaches the market, and that\u2019s where we get it to make all kinds of delicious foods. Whether it\u2019s Appam, Pulao, Khichdi, or Daal Bhaat, rice is a big part of many meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Transplanting of seedlings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ploughing of soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Threshing of grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Puddling of land<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Harvesting of paddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Irrigating the field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milling of rice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Ploughing of soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Puddling of land<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Irrigating the field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transplanting of seedlings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Harvesting of paddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Threshing of grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milling of rice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.26: What is the main step in preparing the soil for cultivation of rice?\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Options:
(1) Ploughing the soil
(2) Clearing the soil
(3) Puddling the soil \u2705
(4) Leveling the soil<\/p>\n\n\n\nExplanation: Puddling the soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.27: How long does it take for rice seeds to grow into seedlings before being transplanted?\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Options:
(1) 2-3 weeks
(2) 4-5 weeks \u2705
(3) 6-7 weeks
(4) 8-9 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.28: Why is drying rice grains important after threshing?\u00a0Answer with reference to the chapter ‘Harvest Hymn’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Options:
(1) To get rice seeds for plantation
(2) To separate the rice grains easily
(3) To store the rice grains for longer \u2705
(4) To make rice grains look shiny<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.29: In English, some letters are not pronounced in certain words. For example, in words like \u2018knife\u2019, \u2018knowledge\u2019, and \u2018know\u2019, the fist letter \u2018k\u2019 is not pronounced. Let us look at a few more such examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- In the words given below the letter \u2018n\u2019 is silent when it appears with \u2018m\u2019 at the end of the word.
hymn, column, autumn, solemn
Now, say these words aloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n - In the words given below the letter \u2018b\u2019 is silent when it appears with \u2018m\u2019.
womb, tomb, bomb, climb, comb
Now, say these words aloud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSolution: Do it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.30: In our country, harvest is celebrated with the preparation of delicious dishes. Work in groups and make a presentation on any popular dish made during the harvest festival in your region. Use the prompts given in the box to make your presentation. Make sure that all the members share their views.
Include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- \n
- What is the dish called? Is it known by any other name in other parts of India?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What ingredients are used to make the dish?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How is the dish prepared?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How is the dish served?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What does the dish taste like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is the special ritual related to the preparation of this dish? .<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Describe any special memory associated with the preparation of this dish. Column 1<\/strong>Column 2<\/strong> Greet the audience Good morning to all of you gathered here… Introduce the members of your group and your topic Today we…. and are here to tell vou about… Explain the structure of your presentation
- We will start off with…<\/li>
- Following this, we will move on to…<\/li>
- The next point we will deal with is…<\/li>
- Finally, we will speak about…<\/li><\/ul>Speak about the first point
- Let’s begin by…<\/li>
- I’d like to start by…<\/li><\/ul>Describe the details
- Now 111 move on to…<\/li>
- Next…<\/li>
- I’d like to now discuss…<\/li>
- Let’s now consider…<\/li>
- Let me tell you about<\/li><\/ul>Conclude your presentation
- In conclusion, l’d like to say…<\/li>
- To summarise…<\/li><\/ul>Thank the audience\n
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- Thank you for listening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Thank you for your attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Solution: Good morning respected Principal, teachers, and friends!
Today, we, Asha, Ravi, and I, are here to tell you about a delicious dish made during our harvest festival –\u00a0Pongal also known as Ven Pongal in Tamil Nadu. It is made of rice, moong dal, ghee, pepper, cumin, ginger, and cashews. Rice and dal are boiled together, then tempered with spices in ghee. It is served usually hot, with chutney or sambhar on banana leaves. It tastes savoury, warm, and mildly spicy with a rich aroma. It is offered to the Sun God during Pongal festival. Every year, our grandmother makes it early in the morning and we eat it together as a family. Finally, I\u2019d like to say that Pongal is not just a dish, it is a tradition that brings our family together. We hope you enjoyed learning about our harvest dish!
Thank you very much for listening to our presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQ.31: Creative slogans are used to spread a message to capture the reader\u2019s attention. Some examples are given below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- In the words given below the letter \u2018n\u2019 is silent when it appears with \u2018m\u2019 at the end of the word.
- He was\u00a0munificent\u00a0towards the needy and donated a lot for their health care,
- The king was\u00a0benefient\u00a0to the poor because he took good care<\/strong> of them.
- True\n
- B.<\/strong> Our entire existence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In the phrase \u2018Lord of our being,\u2019 what I does the word \u2018being\u2019 most likely refer to?\n
- What does the act of bringing songs and garlands as tribute suggest about the people\u2019s relationship with the divine?\n