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On Being Idle Now, this is a subject on which I flatter myself I really am au fait. The gentleman who, when I was young, bathed me at wisdom’s font for nine guineas a term—no extras—used to say he never knew a boy who could … Read more
Comprehension Exercise – 19 Creative Writing – 71 Read the write-up given below, and answer the comprehension questions that follow. Please write full answers. Article sourced from BBC If you’ve bought a luxury leather handbag in Milan or Manhattan recently, chances are high that it … Read more
Grammar Exercise – 2 English Skill Building – 26 Some of the sentences below might have grammar errors. Correct them. Questions 1. In summer, wherever you will go in Uttar Pradesh, you will find luscious mangoes. 2. The disciple told his Guru, “I will go, … Read more
Grammar Exercise – 1 English Skill Building – 25 Modify the sentences, so that they can have the starting word or phrase as indicated Questions 1. My colleague is a bit loquacious. He is loved by one and all for his altruism. Modified – Although … Read more
Nine Gold Medals (Poem) by David Roth Introduction .. Sports and games are meant to foster brotherhood, understanding, and compassion. But, it is disheartening to note how the urge to succeed and grab medals has become the sole objective of competitive sports. In the quest … Read more
Letter Writing – 8 Creative Writing – 70 Letter to minister To The Hon’ble Minister of Railways Government of India, Rail Bhavan New Delhi Date ……. Sub: Request for being the Chief Guest in the Prize Distribution ceremony of our college Respected Sir, As the … Read more
NCERT – Class 9 – Clothing: A social history ———————————–.———————.—————- Human race has evolved gradually — From the stone age to the space age. From housing to farming to healthcare to travel to clothing; everything that the present human society uses with such ease and … Read more
The Letter by Dhumaketu Complete para by para explanation of the short story ‘The Letter’ included in the CBSE/NCERT Class 10 Syllabus Para 1 .. The sky was clear and the stars alight. The night was receding yielding space to dawn. A man in the … Read more
Letter Writing – 7 Creative Writing – 69 Request for ATM To The Regional Manager, State Bank of India Mahendrapur Mahendrapur Date …….. Sub: Request for opening an ATM counter at Sitapuri village Sir, We, the residents of Sitapuri village in Moyinpur Bloc, are facing … Read more
NCERT English Class 10 – Mrs. Packletide’s Tiger – Para by Para Explanation Para 1 .. Mrs. Packletide’s nature was far from being self-effacing. She wanted to shoot a tiger, not so much for the thrill or a desire to rid India of a menace, … Read more