CBSE Class 10 English Letters, Grammar and Literature Questions Assignment Set 13

Answer: F-506, Vikas Puri
New Delhi
[Date]

The Editor
The Daily Times
New Delhi

Subject: Garbage in our locality

Sir,
Through your newspaper I wish to draw the attention of the municipal authorities to the heaps of garbage lying in Vikas Puri. The garbage has not been cleared for many days, and the stink makes it difficult even to walk on the road. Flies and mosquitoes are breeding there, and residents fear an outbreak of dengue and cholera.
The municipal body should arrange daily collection, place covered dustbins at suitable points and fine those who throw waste in the open. Residents should also segregate wet and dry waste.
I hope the authorities will act soon.
Yours faithfully
Ishu/Vivan

Teacher's Note:
1. Describe the problem, its effect and then the solutions.
2. Use the formal letter format.

Answer: Activity Incharge
[School name], Dwarka
New Delhi
[Date]

The Manager
[Travel agency], Connaught Place
New Delhi

Subject: Inquiry about an educational tour to Trivandrum

Sir/Madam,
Our school is planning an educational trip to Trivandrum during the winter vacations for 150 students and 7 teachers. Kindly send us details of the following: (1) the day-wise itinerary and places of visit; (2) charges per head, including travel by train or air; (3) accommodation, with the type of rooms and the number of students per room; (4) food arrangements, vegetarian meals in particular; (5) local transport, a guide, insurance and safety arrangements.
Please also tell us about any group discount. An early reply will help us finalise the plan.
Yours faithfully
Sanjay/Poonam

Teacher's Note:
1. An inquiry letter asks for details point by point.
2. Mention the number of people and the dates.

Answer: (a) they (b) on (c) and (d) at. The sentence reads: ... when they are in vibration mode than when the ringtone is on. Keep brightness to a minimum, and switch off your Bluetooth at times when you are not sharing files.

Teacher's Note:
1. The subject of 'are' must be a pronoun like they.
2. 'At times' is a fixed phrase.

Answer: (a) in → into (Put your heart and soul into it). (b) your → you (it fills you up). (c) kind → kinds (All kinds of music). (d) have → has (Any kind ... has).

Teacher's Note:
1. Look for prepositions, pronouns and agreement.
2. 'Any kind' is singular and takes has.

Answer: (b) orphan. She imagines herself as an orphan roaming the street.

Teacher's Note:
1. Read the first line.
2. Amanda is escaping the nagging around her.

Answer: (d) around the street. The extract says she is roaming the street.

Teacher's Note:
1. Read the first line.
2. The place is a street.

Answer: (d) bare feet. The second line says she patterns the dust with her hushed, bare feet.

Teacher's Note:
1. Look at the second line.
2. Shoes are not worn.

Answer: golden. Amanda enjoys the silence and the freedom she imagines.

Teacher's Note:
1. Look at the last line of the extract.
2. It uses a familiar saying.

Answer: (d) nearly a month. The first sentence says nearly a month.

Teacher's Note:
1. Read the first line.
2. The duration is given in the text.

Answer: (c) with a selection of toys. He played for hours with a selection of toys.

Teacher's Note:
1. Look at the second sentence.
2. The toys included balls and marbles.

Answer: (a) a ping-pong ball. With the ping-pong ball he invented a game that kept him engrossed.

Teacher's Note:
1. Read the last sentence.
2. Choose the exact object.

Answer: engrossed. It means completely absorbed.

Teacher's Note:
1. Find the word in the last sentence.
2. It means deeply interested.

Answer: Valli was eight years old but thought of herself as a grown-up traveller who could go on a bus journey alone. When the conductor called her a child, she was surprised and offended, because she felt mature and responsible.

Teacher's Note:
1. Her self-image differs from how others saw her.
2. Mention her pride.

Answer: Lencho called the big raindrops new coins of ten centavos and the small ones coins of five centavos. He valued them as money, because rain was the only hope for his crop.

Teacher's Note:
1. Remember the coins he compared the raindrops to.
2. They were precious because of the crop.

Answer: The desire for the freedom of his people to live with dignity and self-respect animated his life. It changed a frightened young lawyer into a bold man who was ready to live apart from his family and face imprisonment.

Teacher's Note:
1. The reason is the longing for his people's freedom.
2. Mention the change from fear to courage.

Answer: Anne had no real friend to whom she could talk about her deepest thoughts. She felt that 'paper has more patience than people', so she wrote to her diary as a close friend and named it Kitty.

Teacher's Note:
1. Her diary replaced a friend.
2. Use the idea of patience of paper.

Answer: Mij played for hours with toys, marbles, rubber fruit and ping-pong balls, and he even invented a game of his own with the ball. This shows his intelligence and playfulness. He loved water and played in the bath, and he was happy to be with the narrator and clung to him, which shows that he was friendly. He was affectionate and enjoyed being petted. At the same time, he disliked being left alone or confined and became restless when ignored, which shows how much he needed love and company. The narrator treated him as a member of the family, and Mij returned this affection with trust and devotion.

Teacher's Note:
1. Group your points as intelligent, friendly, fun-loving and needing love.
2. Back each trait with an example.

Answer: The Coorgis, or Kodavus, are the people of Coorg (Kodagu), a hilly district in Karnataka. They are believed to be of Arab or Greek descent, and they are known for their bravery and martial traditions. Coorgi men are strong and tall, and they are the only people in India allowed to carry firearms without a licence. Women are graceful, and the community is famous for its hospitality. Some distinguished soldiers of the Indian Army, such as General Cariappa and General Thimayya, belonged to Coorg. The land, covered with coffee plantations, is also known for its green hills and the Kaveri river.

Teacher's Note:
1. Mention their origin, bravery, hospitality and famous soldiers.
2. Give a line about the land of Coorg.

Answer: Griffin, a gifted scientist, discovered the secret of invisibility, which could have been used for the good of mankind. But he used it for selfish and criminal purposes. He stole money, set fire to a house to cover his tracks, and robbed shops while invisible. He did not care about other people and became cruel, even trying to harm those who tried to help him. His selfishness made him lonely and a fugitive. Griffin shows that science is neither good nor bad; it depends on how a person uses it. A discovery used without morals brings destruction, while wisdom brings benefit to society.

Teacher's Note:
1. Say what the discovery was and how he misused it.
2. Close with the moral about science.

Answer: Anil was a kind, generous and trusting man. He was a struggling writer who lived simply, but he was warm towards others. As a person, he was understanding and forgiving, and he valued honesty. As an employer, he gave Hari a job and a place to stay, trusted him with his money, and taught him to read and write. He did not hand Hari over to the police when he stole, and he gave him a chance to reform. His gentle treatment made Hari a better human being.

Teacher's Note:
1. Separate his qualities as a man from those as an employer.
2. Use examples from his dealings with Hari.