UK Board 9 Class English – (Writing) – Writing
UK Board 9 Class English – (Writing) – Writing
UK Board Solutions for Class 9th English – (Writing) – Writing
B1. LETTER WRITING
पत्र लेखन हमारे जीवन का एक आवश्यक अंग है अतः पत्र लेखन कला से पूरी तरह परिचित होना आवश्यक है।
KINDS OF LETTER
(पत्र के प्रकार)
पत्र सामान्यतः निम्नलिखित दो प्रकार के होते हैं-
1. Informal letters (अनौपचारिक पत्र)
2. Formal letters (औपचारिक पत्र)
Q. 3. Write a letter in not more than 80 words based on provided verbal stimulus and context.
Ans. SPECIMENS OF PERSONAL LETTERS
To Father-giving him news about the family
1. You are Archit living at 19 Hydel Quarters Rishikesh. Your father has gone on a transfer to Pune. Write a letter to him giving him the news about the family.
Ans.
19 Hydel Quarters
Rishikesh
Uttarakhand
September 5, 2008
Dear Papa,
Received your letter yesterday. We are glad to know that you have settled in Pune well. We are all fine but we miss you a lot.
Papa, you needn’t worry about us. I am now old enough to take care of the family in your absence. Mummy is well. She is looking after the household work properly. Shalini and Sumit are also well. Their studies are getting along fine. As for me, I am following your advice seriously and solemnly.
I will write to you again and tell you about our progress in studies.
With regards,
Yours lovingly,
Archit
To Father-telling him why you intend to join a computer course
2. You are Kushagra staying with your uncle in Roorkee at 19-A, Irrigation Colony. Write a letter to your father who is in Pithoragarh telling him. Why you intend to join a computer course?
Ans.
19-A, Irrigation Colony
Roorkee (PIN-0247667)
Uttarakhand
April 20, 2008
My dear Daddy,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of your health and spirits.
My annual examinations are finishing on June 30. Then I shall have two months vacations. I intend to join a computer course during these vacations. I can devote more time to computer learning. As you know Daddy, computers are becoming increasingly common and popular. So knowledge of computers has become essential.
I am sure you will allow me to join the computer course. I hope to hear from you soon. Yours affectionately,
Kushagra
To Father-informing him of your progress at school
3. You are Pulkit residing in Government hostel, Almora. Write a letter to your father informing him about your progress at school.
Ans.
11 Government hostel,
Almora (PIN-263601)
Uttarakhand
January 5, 2009
My Dear Papa,
Received your letter carrying your wish for a ‘Happy New Year’ for me. I am fine here.
I got my progress card of half-yearly examinations today. I got 75% marks in aggregate. I got 95 marks in Mathematics. But I am sorry of my poor performance in English. The reason is that our English teacher remained on medical leave in November 2008. So the teaching of English subject suffered.
I assure you to do my best to make up my weakness in English. I hope my performance in Annual Examinations will satisfy you.
With regards,
Yours lovingly,
Pulkit
To Mother-informing her that you will live with her for a week
4. You are Akanksha residing in the hostel of Marshall School, Dehradun. Write a letter to your mother informing her that you will live with her for a week.
Ans.
First Dormitory, Girl’s Hostel
Marshall School
Dehradun (248001)
December 20, 2008
My dear Mother,
1 Our winter holidays start on December 24, 2008. Our school will reopen on January 2, 2009. I shall leave this place only on the 24th and shall be reaching. Saharanpur at 4 p.m. by Doon Express. I shall be very happy if you and Archit meet me at the station.
My friend Vandana will be with me. She belongs to Banglore. She is a smart, jolly and intelligent girl. She speaks English fluently. Archit will be excited to see a South Indian girl as his Didi’s friend.
Yours lovingly,
Akanksha
To Mother-expressing your inability to join your parents on the Mother’s Day
5. You are Harsh, living in room No. 11 of Triveni Boys Hostel, Allahabad. You cannot be with your parents on the Mother’s Day. Write a letter to your mother informing her about your inability to join them.
Ans.
11 Triveni Boys Hostel
Allahabad (PIN-211001)
May 1, 2008
My dear Mummy,
I hope this letter finds you all in the best of health and spirits. Mummy, I am sorry to tell you that I will not be able to come home on Mother’s Day, as I had promised earlier. We have been assigned a project which we have to complete within a week. Our group is busy day and night but it seems impossible that we would complete it before the Mother’s Day.
I regret I will not be with you on Mother’s Day and celebrate it in the spirit we have been doing for years.
With regards,
Yours lovingly,
Harsh
To Grandmother-thanking her for the gift on the eve of Diwali
6. You are Rishabh/Reetu Jain, living at 5, Vardhman Enclave, Haldwani. Your grandmother has sent a very beautiful gift for you on the eve of Diwali. Write a letter in about 80 words thanking her for the gift sent by her and the affection she has for you. Also promise to see her soon.
Ans.
5 Vardhman Enclave
Haldwani (PIN-263139)
October 24, 2008
My dear Granne,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. I wish you a very happy Diwali and also thank you for the most beautiful wrist-watch which you have sent as a Diwali gift for me.
This gift will not only prove to be very useful for me but will also be something that I will treasure for life. I am surprised that you actually remembered that I needed a new wrist watch. I am grateful for your great love. I promise to meet you very soon.
Thanking you again,
Yours affectionately,
Reetu
To Uncle asking him to spend a few days with you
7. You are Vineet living at 201, Governor House Road, Nainital. Write a letter to your uncle at C-46, Prasad Nagar, New Delhi, asking him if you can spend a few days with you after your examinations.
Ans.
201, Governor House Road
Nainital (263001)
April 25, 2008
My dear Uncle,
Received your letter last week. We came to know that you have not been keeping too well.
My examinations are getting over by the end of this month. I shall have summer vacation’s thereafter. We all request you to come here and spend a few days with us. The change of climate will do you good. We shall go for regular morning walk. It will prove beneficial for health. I am sure when you go back home, you will have completely recovered. Reply soon.
Waiting eagerly for your arrival.
Yours lovingly,
Vineet
To Uncle thanking him for gift on your birthday
8. Your uncle has presented a book to you on your birthday. It is related with the art of living, Pointing out the usefulness of the book in life. Write a letter in 80 words thanking your uncle for sending this valuable gift. You are Navin/Nalini, living at 25, Model Colony, Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
Ans.
25 Model Colony
Chamoli
Uttarakhand
November 4, 2008
My dear Uncle,
I was most delighted and felt almost elated that you had not only remembered my birthday but also very thoughtfully sent me an excellent book as my birthday present.
I am highly impressed by the book. I realise the fact that living life fully and wholly is the true art of living. The examples from the lives of some great men convey the point clearly.
I assure you I shall follow the rules given in this book in the true spirit of the words.
Thanking you from the core of my heart,
Yours lovingly,
Navin
To Friend-inviting him at your birthday party
9. Write a letter to your friend Ankur/Anita inviting him/her to attend your birthday party. You are Gaurav, living at 17 Hydel Colony, Rishikesh.
Ans.
17 Hydel Colony
Rishikesh
Uttarakhand
September 14, 2008
Dear Ankur,
It gives me great pleasure to invite you on my birthday, which falls on September 22, 2008.
My father has decided to celebrated my birthday in a grand manner this time. He has arranged for an orchestra for the occasion. I have invited my other friends to the party. It will be a great fun to be among the host of old and new friends.
You have to reach here by noon on September 22, 2008.
Anxiously waiting for your arrival.
Yours ever,
Gaurav
To Friend-inviting him/her to attend the marriage of your sister
10. You are Puneet/Preeti, living at 41, Gandhi Colony, Bahadrabad. Write a letter to your friend Abhishek/Aneeta, inviting him/her to attend the marriage of your sister.
Ans.
41 Gandhi Colony
Bahadrabad
(Hardwar)
November 4, 2008
Dear Abhishek,
You are cordially invited to attend the marriage of my elder sister on November 14, 2008 at our residence. It is hoped that you will help us in making necessary arrangements of the marriage.
You are requested to reach here on November 12, 2008 so that you may share our responsibility properly. Anxiously waiting for your arrival,
Yours always,
Puneet
EXERCISE 1 (Informal Letters)
- Write a letter to your father in about 80 words, telling him that you have injured your right ankle in a football match. You are Rampal, studying in Guru Nanak Inter College, Dehradun.
- Write a letter in about 80 words to your father requesting him to send you Rs. 500 immediately in connection with the purchase of books. You are Ankur, living at 17, Government College Hostel, station road, Roorkee.
- You are Sanchit/Sneh, residing at 17 Ram Nagar Camp, Saharanpur Road, Roorkee. Your father is out of station. Write a letter in about 80 words to him saying that your mother in seriously ill and he should come back immediately.
- You are Vipin/Vinita, living at 14, Dayanand Hostel, Rajpur Road, Dehradun. Write a letter in about 80 words to your mother to send you your woollen. clothes as winter has set in.
- Your uncle has presented you a pretty wrist watch on your birthday. Write a letter in about 80 words to your uncle, thanking him for the gift which he has sent you on your birthday. You are Anupam, residing at 17 Saket Colony, Tehri.
- You are Vineeta/Vineet, residing at 31, Nehru Nagar, Hardwar Road, Dehradun. Write a letter to your friend in about 80 words, inviting him/her to attend the marriage of your brother.
- Write a letter in about 80 words to your friend, requesting him/her to spend Dussehra holidays with you. You are Ambrish/Amina, residing at 17, Gandhi Colony, Roorkee Road, Manglore.
- You are Sushil/Sushila, residing at 11, Subhash Nagar, Saharanpur Road, Dehradun. Write a letter in about 80 words to your friend describing your visit to a hill station.
- You invited your friend at your birthday. She/he could not come. Write a letter in about 80 words to her/him describing how you celebrated your birthday. You are Suresh/Sweta, residing at 170, ONGC Colony, Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun.
- You are Archit/Akanksha, residing at 70, Pant friend Vihar, Bhimtal (Nainital). Write a letter to your informing him/her about your plan to join an educational trip to Agra during Autumn Break.
FORMAL LETTERS
Formal letters ( औपचारिक पत्र) अधिकारियों, विभागों और फर्मों को लिखे जाते हैं। कक्षा IX के पाठ्यक्रम में निम्नलिखित Formal letters हैं –
Letters of complaints, enquiries, requests, applications.
FORMAT OF A FORMAL LETTER
SPECIMENS OF FORMAL LETTERS
A. LETTERS OF COMPLAINT
Chain snatching and pick-pocketing
1. You are Alok/Alka, living at 15, Mansarovar Garden in Nainital. Write a letter to the Supdt. of Police, complaining against the rising incidents of chain snatching and pick-pocketing in your area.
Ans.
15, Mansarovar Garden
Nainital (PIN-263001)
Uttarakhand
April 28, 2008
The Supdt. of Police
Police Office
Nainital
Sir,
Subject: Chain snatching and pick-pocketing
I wish to convey to you the fear and anxiety of the residents of Mansarovar Garden for a rise in the incidents of chain snatching and pick-pocketing in the area.
Some miscreants are indulging in committing these crimes and little has been done by the police to avert these incidents which were registered at the local police stations.
You are requested to look into these incidents and take necessary steps to tackle the situation.. Yours faithfully,
Alok
Security to old people and womenfolk
2. You are Sanjay, living at 9 ‘A’ Block, Nehru Nagar, Roorkee. Write a letter to the Inspector Police, Police Station requesting him to take effective steps to provide security to old people and womenfolk in your area.
Ans.
9 ‘A’ Block
Nehru Nagar
Roorkee (PIN-247667)
December 20, 2008
Inspector Police
Police Station
Roorkee
Sir,
Subject: Security to old people and womenfolk
I wish to draw your attention to the steady rise in crimerate in the city at present, wherein old people and womenfolk have become an easy prey for the criminals.
Almost everyday one gets to read about yet another murder and robbery in the city especially in the houses where old couples or womenfolk reside alone.
I earnestly request you to take effective steps to provide extra security to the old people and the womenfolk of our area, Nehru Nagar. Yours sincerely,
Sanjay
Danger from Manholes
3. You are Munish/Maneesha, a resident of 12, Bhagwan Das quarters, Clock Tower, Dehradun. Open manholes in your area have become a source of danger for the pedestrians and vehicle owners. Write a letter to the Nagar Palika complaining about this problem. Do not exceed 80 words.
Ans.
12, Bhagwan Das quarters
Clock Tower
Dehradun (248001)
August 25, 2008
Chairman
Nagar Palika
Dehradun
Sir,
Subject: Open manholes-source of danger
I wish to draw your attention to the problem of open manholes. They have become a source of danger in our area. These open manholes are dangerous for both pedestrians and vehicle owners. Unfortunate incidents may occur any time. The urgent need is to cover these manholes. There are only five open manholes in our area.
You are requested to take immediate steps to cover them so as to provide safety for the concerned. Yours sincerely,
Munish
Nuisance of garbage lying on the main road
4. You are Tarun/Sarla living at 144, Chau Mandi, Roorkee. There is a lot of garbage lying on the main road just near the Shiva Temple. Write a letter to the Nagar Palika, Roorkee complaining against this nuisance.
Ans.
144, Chau Mandi
Roorkee (PIN-247667)
Uttarakhand
October 10, 2008
The Nagar Palika
Roorkee
Sir,
Subject: Nuisance of garbage lying on the main road.
I wish to draw your attention to the problem of garbage. There is a lot of garbage lying on the main road, just near the Shiva Temple. This piled-up garbage emits a very foul smell. It attracts a lot of stray animals, insects and mosquitoes. We lodged a complaint at the local municipal office. But they turned their ears away. This has now become a major environmental and health hazard.
I hope you will take immediate action so as to get rid of this nuisance at the earliest. Yours sincerely,
Tarun
B. LETTERS OF ENQUIRY
Fashion Technology
5. You are interested in learning fashion technology through a correspondence course. Write a letter to the Principal of Fashion Institute of Correspondence, Rajpur Road, Dehradun, inquiring about the details of fee and duration of the course etc. You are Ankit/Ankita jain, living at 14, Tapovan Enclave, Nalapani, Dehradun.
Ans.
14, Tapovan Enclave
Nalapani
Dehradun (PIN-248001)
April 4, 2009
The Principal
Fashion Institute of Correspondence
Rajpur Road
Dehradun
Sir,
I am interested in pursuing a course in fashion technology through your institute by correspondence. I would be very grateful if you send me the brochure of your institute. Enclosed with my letter is a self-addressed envelope and a postal order of Rs. 15 as the cost of the brochure.
Kindly post to me the brochure in the self addressed envelope at your earliest..
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Ankita Jain
Accommodation in a Hotel
6. You are Archana Negi, a resident of 11, Sahyog Apartments, Model Town, Chamoli. You have planned to visit Bangalore along with your sister during the Christmas vacation of 2008. Write a letter to the Manager of the Hotel Dashaprakash, Bangalore asking him whether a double bed accommodation will be available from December 24-28, 2008. Also enquire about the tariff and facilities available.
Ans.
11, Sahyog Apartments
Model Town
Chamoli
Uttarakhand
September 20, 2008
The Manager
Hotel Dashaprakash
Bangalore
Sir,
I, along with my sister intend to visit Bangalore during the Christmas vacation of 2008. We would like to book a double-bed accommodation in your hotel from December 24-28, 2008. Would you please let us know about the tariff of a double-bed accommodation including all the taxes. We also want to know about the meals which would be included in the tariff.
We hope for an early response from you, so as to enable us to finalise our stay in your hotel.
Yours faithfully,
Archna Negi
C. LETTERS OF REQUEST
To Post Master to redirect letters
7. You are Karun/Karuna Bhandari. You have very recently shifted your residence from 214, Dharmpur, Racecourse, Dehradun to R-21, Clamantown, Dehradun. Write a letter to the Post Master requesting him to redirect all your letters to the present address.
Ans.
R-21, Clamantown
Dehradun (PIN-248001)
September 5, 2008
The Post Master
Dharmpur, Racecourse
Dehradun
Sir,
I have been a resident of 214 Dharmpur, Racecourse, Dehradun for the past five years. But now I have shifted my residence and my present address is R-21, Clamantown, Dehradun. Though I have notified the change of address to most of my associates, there is a possibility that you will receive letters for me on my old address.
You are requested to redirect all my mail to my present address. I shall be grateful to you for this service.
Yours sincerely,
Karun Bhandari
Request for starting a ‘students special’
8. You are Ram Prasad Verma, a resident of 14/B, Gandhi Colony, Rudrapur. Write a letter to the Chairman, Kumon Transport Corporation, Nainital, requesting him to start a ‘students special’ from your place to Pantnagar University.
Ans.
14/B, Gandhi Colony
Rudrapur
Distt. Udham Singh Nagar
April 20, 2008
The Chairman
Kumon Transport Corporation
Nainital
Uttarakhand
Sir,
On behalf of the students of the Pantnagar University. I have to request you to start a ‘Students University Special’ from Rudrapur to the University, to and fro. It will prove very convenient for all the students of this area if this facility is made available to us for commuting to the University daily.
I am sure you understand our problem and will seriously consider our proposal and implement it from the coming session.
Yours faithfully,
Ram Prasad Verma
D. LETTERS TO THE EDITORS
Tree Plantation
9. You are Kushagra, a resident of 6/125 Ram Nagar Road, Haldwani. Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper telling how you organized a tree plantation programme in your school.
Ans.
6/125, Ram Nagar Road
Haldwani (PIN-263139)
August 4, 2008
The Editor
The Amar Ujala
Bareilly
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed paper I wish to reiterate the need for organizing tree plantation programme. It is very helpful in keeping our environment green and fresh.
Last week, our school, Govt. Hr. Sr. School, the teachers participated in this programme with great organized a tree plantation programme. Students and zeal. The Principle of our school also planted five trees. We took an oath to look after these trees till they grow mature.
I strongly feel that such programmes be organized by the schools and colleges every year.
Yours sincerely,
Kushagra
A Blood Donation Camp
10. You are Tina, a student of Govt. Girls School Ranikhet. Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper telling how you organized a blood donation camp in your school.
Ans.
Government Girls School
Ranikhet (PIN-263645)
September 12, 2008
The Editor
The Kumon Times
Almora
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed paper I would like to reiterate the need for organising blood donation camps.
Last week our school, Government Girls School, organised a blood donation camp. Students and teachers donated blood with great zeal. The camp was. organised by the Indian Red Cross Society. All the members of the school staff and students donated blood without any persuation. Our Principal was the first to donate blood.
I strongly feel that more and more blood donation camps should be organised by public as well as private institutions.
Yours sincerely,
Tina
E. BUSINESS LETTERS
Order for some articles of stationery
11. You are Devi Prasad living at 42, Pant Vihar, Ramgarh. Write a letter to M/s Agarwal Stationery Mart, Bareilly, asking them to supply some articles of stationery.
Ans.
42, Pant Vihar
Ramgarh
(Nainital)
July 1, 2008
M/s Agarwal Stationery
Mart Bareilly.
Sir,
I would like to place an order for the supply of some stationery items which I urgently require at my office.
3 dozen file covers-A-4 size
5 Reem Paper for Xerox in size A-4/A-3/B-4 respectively.
10 dozen pencil (BH Bonded lead)
2,000 envelops in size 10 × 4½”
2,000 envelops in size 10 × 12″
Kindly ensure the delivery of my stationery items at your earliest. A Demand Draft No. ……… of Rs. 1,000 is enclosed with the order. I will make the full payment of the bill on delivery.
Yours sincerely,
Devi Prasad
EXERCISE 2 (Formal Letters)
- Accidents are caused almost everyday by stray bulls in the city. Write a letter to the Nagar Nigam complaining about the danger posed by them. You are Amrita/Umang, living at 24, Vikas Enclave, Vikasnagar, Distt. Dehradun. Do not exceed 80 words.
- You are Mudit, living at 131, West Block, Nirman Vihar, Narendra Nagar. You have noticed that begging and vending takes place at traffic inter sections. Write a letter to the Inspector, Traffic Police complaining against this practice.
- You are Rupa living at 131, Sati Kund, Kankhal. English has been introduced in the primary classes in Govt. Schools. Since your sister is also studying in primary, write a letter to the Director of Education complaining against the non-availability of English text books.
- You are Rohit Bajaj, living at A-10, MTG Flats, Gurgaon. Many telephones of your area are dead for the last 3 months inspite of several complaints. Write a letter to the Area Manager, Telephone Nigam Ltd., requesting him to get this serious fault repaired.
- You are Rajan Mishra, living at D-203, East-end apartments, Almora. The footpaths of this place are being occupied by cycle dealers and transporters. Write a letter to the Chairman, Nagar Palika, Almora requesting him to get the footpaths cleared.
- You are Sachin. You live at 115, Chetna Apartments, Makhtoolpuri, Roorkee. You and your friends had subscribed to two magazines a few months ago. They are regularly getting the magazines while you are not. Write a letter to the Post Master requesting him to see that your mail is delivered to you regularly and is not lost in the transit.
- You are Madhuri/Manoharlal, living in 131, Noor Niwas, Majra Road, Dehradun. Your colony is facing monkey menace for the last six months. Drawing attention to the loss of life, write a letter to the Mayor Nagar Nigam, requesting him to tackle this problem as early as possible.
- You are Prem Kumar, a resident of 4, Library Road, Mussoorie. Though your city attracts a lot of tourists, often they are disappointed to see the unruly traffic and the plight of roads. Write a letter to the Execution officer, Nagar Palika, complaining about the hardships suffered by the visitors. Do not exceed 80 words.
- You are Kanchan a resident of 901, Mayur Vihar, Delhi. The residents of the colony are having a lot of inconvenience on Route No. 315. Write a letter to the Chairman, DTC requesting him to start some new-buses in this route.
- You are Hari Mohan Verma living at 24, Indu Housing Society, Nainital. Write to the Producer, Science Quiz Doordarshan, Nainital, requesting him/her to shift the transmission time 10-30 p.m. to 9-15 p.m. so that more children can watch it.
A Character Certificate
1. Write an application to your Principal, requesting him for a character certificate and a certificate to the effect that you are a regular student of the school. Also write why you need it. You are Shubham, resident of 19 Awas Vikas Colony, Saharanpur. Do not exceed 80 words.
Ans.
To
The Principal
KLDAV Inter College
Saharanpur
Sir,
I have been a regular and bonafide student of your college for the past five years. Presently I am in Class IX A. I have passed C-VIII.
I request you to issue me a character certificate to the effect that I have been a regular student of the college. My father has been posted out of station. I therefore need this certificate for seeking admission into a new college.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Shubham
Class IX A
Saharanpur
Dated July 1, 2008
About Proper Cleanliness of the School
2. You are Manisha/Mukul, the Head Girl/Boy in Kisaan Inter College, Laksar, Distt. Hardwar. There is no proper cleanliness of rooms and toilets in school. Write an application to the Principal requesting him to give his/her urgent attention to this problem. Do not exceed 80 words.
Ans.
To
The Principal
Kisaan Inter College
Laksar (Hardwar)
Sir,
Being the Head Boy of the college, I have to bring to your notice the problem of proper cleanliness of the rooms and the toilets in our college. The rooms have spider webs in the ceilings. The fans are dirty. The toilets emit foul smell.
I am sure if you have a serious word with the sweepers and peons, they will definitely ensure that they do their work diligently so that the rooms and toilets of our college present a hygienic and clean sight.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Mukul
The Head Boy
Laksar
August 10, 2008
Facility of Learning Computer
3. You are Archit Sharma of Jawalapur Inter College, Jawalapur (Hardwar). You do not have the facility of learning computer in your school. Stressing the need of computer learning in the modern age, write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting him to provide this facility to the students of the school. Do not exceed 80 words.
Ans.
To
The Principal
Jawalapur Inter College
Jawalapur (Hardwar)
Sir,
On behalf of my classmates I have to convey to you their desire to learn computer.
Most of the schools have already introduced the subject of computer education for the students. In modern age, the education of computer is imperative.
You are therefore requested to introduce computer as one of the subjects in Class IX this year.
I hope you will not let our expectations down.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Archit Sharma
Class IX B
Jawalapur
July 4, 2008
Application for the Post of a Clerk
4. You saw an advertisement in a news paper for the post of a clerk. The post is vacant in the office of Messrs Palmers & Co., 3 Fort Road, Mumbai. You are Deepak Kumar living at 121, Karanpura, Dehradun. Write an application for the above post.
Ans.
121, Karanpura
Dehradun (PIN-248001)
April 4, 2008
Messrs Palmers & Co.
3 Fort Road
Mumbai
Dear Sirs,
Having seen in this morning’s Daily Newspaper an advertisement for the post of a clerk in your office, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for the vacancy.
My biodata is as follows:
Name : Deepak Kumar
Date of birth : January 16, 1989
Examination passed : I passed High School in first division from D.A.V. Higher Secondary School Dehradun in 2004.
Other qualifications : 1. Typing-English-speed 40 words/min.
2. Typing-Hindi-speed 30 words/min.
3. Computer diploma one year course.
Experience : One year experience of a clerk in ONGC Dehradun.
If I am selected for the post applied for, I shall leave no stone unturned to serve the company sincerely.
Hoping for a favourable reply,
Yours faithfully,
Deepak Kumar
Enclosures : Five
1. A copy of High School certificate
2. A copy of English typing certificate
3. A copy of Hindi typing certificate
4. A copy of Computer Diploma
5. A copy of experience certificate by ONGC Dehradun.
EXERCISE 3 (Applications).
- As the Head Girl of your school, write a letter to your Principal bringing to his/her notice about the lack of proper arrangement for clean drinking water for the students. You are Mira Awasthi from St. Marie’s School, Chamoli.
- You are the monitor of your class. You have noticed that in your class the students miss some classes and go out of the school. You feel that this kind of activity will lower the reputation of the school. Write a letter to your class-teacher expressing your views and requesting her to take some measures to control such practice.
- You are Hamid residing at 15, King’s Road, Delhi. Write to the Principal, I.T.I. Pusa, New Delhi, requesting him to send application forms for admission to refrigeration course.
- Write an application to the Principal of your school, requesting him/her to arrange for special coaching classes for the weak students in English.
- Write an application to your Principal, requesting him to provide water coolers for the students in the school. You are Head Boy/Head Girl of your school.
- Write an application to the Principal of your school, requesting him/her to give you a testimonial. You are Kushagra/Tina. You took part in debates and drama. You have been very obedient and respect to your teachers.
- Write an application to the Principal of your school, requesting him to exempt you from games for a fortnight. Give reasons.
- You are Vimal/Vimla of Nehru Bal Academy, Kathgodam. You do not have the facility of a canteen in your school. Write to your Principal to arrange a canteen so that the students may get hygienic eatables.
B2. SHORT PARAGRAPHS
Q. 4. Write a short passage on a given outline/topic 4 Marks in about 60 words.
I. ON A GIVEN OUTLINE
Q. Develop the following outline into a story of about 60 words:
1.
| An old farmer ……….. had four sons ………. always quarrelling ……… farmer ill ……… sent for them ……… gave them a bundle of sticks ……….. sons unable to break the bundle ……….. untied the bundle ……… each son broke stick one by one …….. Moral. |
Ans. An old farmer had four sons. They always quarrelled with one another. Once the farmer fell ill. He sent for his sons. He gave them a bundle of sticks and asked them to break it. The sons were unable to break the bundle. The farmer untied the bundle. Then his sons broke the sticks one by one.
Moral – “United we stand, divided we fall.”
2.
| A crow thirsty ……….. flies in search of water ……….. sees a jug ……….. water very deep ………. picks up pebbles ………. puts them into jug ………. water rises up ………. drinks water ………… quenches its thirst ………. Moral. |
Ans. A crow was very thirsty. It flew about in search of water but of no use. After a search he saw a jug of water. The water was very deep. His beak could not reach it. He picked up some pebbles and put them into the jug one by one. The water rose up. His beak could reach it easily. He drank water and quenched his thirst.
Moral – Necessity is the mother of invention.
3.
| A bee ……… falls into a tank ………. a dove flies past ……… drops large leaf into water ………. bee climbs on the leaf …….. flies away ………. a hunter takes aim at the dove ……… the bee stings ……… dove saved. Moral. |
Ans. A bee fell into a water tank. A dove flew past. It saw the bee trying to save itself from drowning but in vain. The dove plucked a large leaf from a tree and dropped it into the tank. The bee climbed on the leaf and flew away. A hunter saw the dove flying. He aimed his gun at it. The bee saw them. It ran towards the hunter and stung him. He missed the aim and the dove was saved.
Moral-A good turn deserves another.
4.
| A young man applies for a job ………. sees office superintendent ………. told no vacancy ………. disappointed ……… notices a pin lying at the door ……….. picks it up ………. superintendent calls him back ……… gives him a post ……… becomes the head of the office. Moral. |
Ans. A young man applied for a job in a firm. He saw the office superintendent who told him that there was no vacancy. Disappointed, he was about to eave the office when he noticed a pin lying at the door. He picked up the pin lest it should hurt someone. The superintendent noticed his act, called him back and gave him a job for his sincerity. Soon the youngman became the head of the office on account of his sincerity.
Moral-Sincerity pays.
II. ON A GIVEN TOPIC
Q. Write a paragraph of about 60 words on the following topic :
I. Persons
1. My Sister
My only sister is Tina. She is younger but wiser than I. We love each other very much. We play together. Sometime we quarrel. But our quarrel is also a type of play. We forget it and began to play again. She can’t live without me and I can’t live without Tina. I am good at singing. She is good at dancing. I sing and she dances.
2. My Grandmother
My grandmother is eighty years old. Even then she is active like me. She is very religious. She does not miss going to temple every morning. Sometimes I accompany her. Her eyes sparkle when she worships the deities. She tells me stories at night to teach different lessons to me. She loves me a lot. I also love her and respect her.
3. An Ideal Student
Harsh is an ideal student of my class. He excels in his studies as well as in extra curricular activities. His life is a continuous process of labour and learning. He labours and learns in order to equip himself for life. He obeys and respects his teachers and elders. He is equally good to his class and playmates.
4. An Ideal Teacher
Mr Vidyasagar who teaches us English is an ideal teacher. His genuine concern is the welfare of his students. He is aware of his duties towards his students.¨ He is, in the real sense, a builder of a nation. He is a role model for his students. He aims at all round development of his students. His students have the highest regard for him.
5. My Favourite Hero
Raj Kapoor is my favourite hero. He has been the ever loved and ever popular actor. His contribution to the film industry is manifold. He has been an actor, a producer and a director. He left a lasting impact in the minds of numerous fans in India and abroad. He has been the recepient of many awards, including the Dada Saheb Phalke award.
6. A Quarrelsome Neighbour
Mrs Sushila is my next door neighbour. Her qualities are quite opposite her name. She is a rash and fiery lady. She is rather short-tempered. She is always on the look of an opportunity to show her quarrelsome nature. No one in our entire neighbourhood is willing to deal with her. Everybody avoids her. Her quarrelsome attitude has left her alone.
II. Awareness
7. Pollution
Pollution is one of the major problems of today. It threatens our environment. It is a hazard to our life. The air we inhale and the water we drink is polluted. The fruits and vegetables we eat are also polluted. Nature has been suffering for thoughtless human indiscrimination in its recycling process for a very long time.
8. Need to Ban Poly-bags
Poly-bags have hazardous effects to environment and even to the stray animals. Poly-bags are non-biodegradable. They therefore choke drains. They leech on to the soil and can also make the land barren. They can also kill the animals by choking them when they feed on scattered garbage on the roads and bins. The need of the hour is to totally ban the use of poly-bags. We should use environment-friendly paper bags.
III. Scenes and Visits
9. A Visit to a Book Fair
One day I had a chance to visit a book fair in Sunder Bai Hall, behind Churchgate station in Mumbai. It was a unique opportunity to have books relating to almost all spheres of life under one roof. It seemed very difficult for me to pull myself out of the fair. I found the hall a store house of knowledge and wisdom. I made many rounds. Finally I bought an English Grammar.
10. An Evening in a Park
There is a public park near our house. One evening I went there. I saw people of different age-groups there. Children were playing a variety of games. Middle-aged and old people were sitting on the benches just to relax, talk and discuss different issues. Ice-cream vendors and Candy sellers were busy. Children had crowded their carts. I sat on the green grass to look all around.
11. Reaching My School Early
One morning I was the first student to reach my school. I put my books in my desk and came out in the premises. I roamed about the school premises freely. I observed the whole school. It was an opportunity to mix with the students of other classes. I made friends with them. We had the time for the criticism of our teachers and principal. Really it was a fun.
IV. Events
12. Spending of My Sundays
I look forward to Sunday after a busy week. I generally do many things on Sunday which I cannot do on the regular days. I clean my room thoroughly. I arrange my books and note-books in order. I sort out my pending work. Then I enjoy lunch with the family. We talk over our achievements during the week and chalk out programme for the coming week.
13. Memories of My Childhood
Childhood is the most memorable and glorious period of my life. It was a period of innocence and simplicity. When I recall the memories of my childhood, I am always thrilled with emotions and sentiments. Those feelings pass rather too soon. I wish I were a child again. Would I enjoy the warm affection and care of my parents.
14. Children’s Day
November 14, the birthday of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India is celebrated all over India. On this occasion our school also celebrated the Children’s Day. We remembered ‘Chacha Nehru’ with sweet memories that he has left for the children of India. A cultural programme was arranged. A little boy wore the dress of Pt. Nehru and presided the function.
15. Morning Walk
A morning walk is the most ideal exercise. It helps us to keep fit and healthy. In the morning, the air is fresh. We inhale fresh oxygen which is very good for lungs. Atmosphere is calm in the morning. It soothes our mind and heart. The cool breeze, the chirping of birds, fragrance of fresh flowers and the green dew sprinkled grass soothe our senses.
V. Fun and Entertainment
16. The Film | Enjoyed Most
I saw many films. But I enjoyed the film ‘Jurassic Park’ most. This film offers us a unique chance of actually seeing an extinct species, dinosaurs. The dinosaurs once lived on our earth. When I saw the dinosaurs on the screen, I went on looking with awe and wonder at them. Indeed it was a wonderful film. Students should see such films. They give us valuable information and knowledge.
17. My Favourite TV Serial
My favourite TV serial is ‘Small Wonder’. It was telecast on the Star Plus Network. ‘Small Wonder’ has a very imginative plot. It revolves around a little girl. She is a robot. She shows humane emotions and sentiments. It is a fresh and pleasant serial. ‘Small Wonder’ is very popular serial. Children and adults view it with joy and interest.
VI. Celebrations
18. Holi Celebrations in My Colony
Holi is a unique festival in India. It is a great pleasure to sprinkle coloured water on those whom you love and respect. Early in the morning, the boys of our colony took position on different spots. They did not let any passer-by go scot free. Some of our friends came. from other colonies. We welcomed them with gulal. We enjoyed colouring one another’s face. We returned home at about 2 p.m. I had a bath. Then my mother served the delicious food made specially to celebrate Holi.
19. Dussehra Celebrations in My Colony
Dussehra is the festival which celebrates the victory of good over evil. This year we celebrate the Dussehra festival in our colony with this prime motive in our minds. Huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarana and Meghnad filled with crackers were burnt in the vast park of our colony. After the destruction of the evil forces, an atmosphere of joyousness filled the spectators. People made a resolution in their own minds to kill evil within themselves.
VII. Days
20. A Day Before the Examination
A day before the examination is that which we decide to spend most methodically. On this day we decide to concentrate on the important topics. We intend to revise these topics thoroughly. But sometimes our intention is diverted on the unimportant topics. We think that these topics may be included in the paper. So the plan for using the day methodically goes down the drain. We get highly confused. It is a typical human behaviour on a day before the examination.
21. A Rainy Day
A rainy day may prove to be a boon or a bane. July 26, 2005 brought a deluge in New Tehri. It rained heavily the whole day with the result that low areas were drowned. There was water everywhere. The transformers got badly damaged. There was no electricity in the most parts of the city. The ground floor on the low-lying lands was completely immersed in water. Some areas had neck-deep water. People left their residence because they were under water. People were not able to protect them under the umbrellas. Hundreds of people died that day. The rainy day proved to be a doomsday.
VIII. Social Issues
22. The Pleasures of Living at a Hill Station
The atmosphere of a hill station is pure, clean and calm. It makes living there a source of great pleasure. Those who live at the hill stations are safe from noise and crowd. They are away from the hectic and fast moving life of the cities. Hill stations are not overpopulated and polluted. People of hills are simple and honest. They are hospitable people. They still follow the old values of life. It is wonderful to live at a hill station. They are the favourite of nature and enjoy Nature’s blessings.
23. An Earthquake
An earthquake is always followed by destruction and devastation. Earthquakes are caused due to volcanic eruption in the earth. During an earthquake, cemented brick buildings fall like plastic models. Trees and street lamps are uprooted. Skyscrapers fall like tumbling blocks. A lot of damage is caused to life and property. Many people become homeless. Many get serious injuries and some lose their lives. People of earthquake affected areas find it very difficult to start. life afresh.
24. Life Without Newspaper
Newspapers have become an essential part of our daily life. The first thing a person looks for in the morning is a newspaper. We cannot imagine life without newspaper. Newspaper is an important media. It brings news from home and abroad. We will feel completely cut off from the world if we were to face each day without newspaper. Newspaper enlighten us in many ways. Each column of the newspaper deals with different aspects of life.
25. Reason for Loving My Country
I love my country for its ‘unity in diversity’. It is one of the most admirable features of my country. India is a large country with many languages, several faiths and religions. There are some common links that bind it together. These bonds achieve the desirable goal of national integration. I am proud of the rich culture and heritage of my country. Ours is the largest democracy in the world. I am proud of the fact that I am an Indian. I love my country above everything.
IX. Games And Sports
26. One-Day Cricket Match
A one-day cricket match has its unique importance today. Earlier Test Matches of five-day duration were played and the probable result was a draw. A one-day cricket match lasts for only 9-10 hours. It is one of the most exciting and thrilling games. In a one-day cricket match it has become imperative to have a winning and a losing team. Tension and anxiety grips the players as well as the spectators. It is only after the last ball is bowled that one can decide the final result of the match.
27. Value of Games
‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.’ Games are an important part of student life. Games are a source of entertainment. They keep up healthy. They develop team-spirit in us. They create in us a spirit of discipline. While playing the games, we have to follow the rules of the game. After mental work, physical exercise is essential. It is unfortunate the children watch matches, but do not take part in games. They should recognize the value of games.
28. The Game I Like Most
Of all games, I like tennis best. Tennis is an attractive and delightful game. The well-to-do and fashionable people like to play it. It is a favourite game of the cultured and the refined. I have reasons why I like tennis most. First, tennis is not violent as hockey, football or cricket. Second, tennis is not risky like other games. It is a safe game. Lastly, I derive more pleasure and satisfaction from playing tennis than I do from any other game. So it is the game I like most to play.
X. Miscellaneous Topics
29. Reason for My Love of Trees
I love trees because they are important source of life. They provide us with basic necessities of life. Trees maintain ecological balance. We get oxygen from trees. Trees give us rains. Trees prevent soil erosion. We get fruits to eat. We get several medicines from them. They give shelter to animals and birds.
30. Books are Our True Friends
Books are our true friends in real sense. Books give us knowledge. They prepare us for coming life. They teach us vast experiences of great people. Story books entertain us. Other books give us knowledge of life in general. Books always stand by us. They never deceive us. They always guide us. Therefore the books are our true friends.
31. Self-confidence
If you want success, it is necessary that you should have confidence in yourself. And that confidence should be in reasonable amount. Those who have no self-confidence, are afraid of taking initiative. Thus many good and useful things are lost to the world. With self-confidence you can win a number of difficult situations.
32. The Pleasure of Reading
Books are the treasure of knowledge. Reading books is the best way to spend our leisure. Books are a source of great information and delight. They enable us to develop our mind and broaden our outlook. Reading provides an intellectual feast knowledge. It satisfies our intellectual hunger. Books cover innumerable subjects and reading them is always a pleasure.
33. My School During Recess Period
Recess period is liked by the students as well as the teachers. The school comes to life with the recess bell. Students, with their lunch boxes, sit in the school lawns or even in their classrooms and share their eatables with their friends. The common-room also presents a good sight. The school canteen is over-crowded. Some students who do not come to school with their home task done, copy from the note-books of other students. In fact, the recess break is welcomed by all.
34. My Favourite Book
Swami Ramkrishan Paramhans used to relate stories in his lectures. Now those stories have been collected and published in a book form. That book is my favourite one. I like this book very much. These stories depict philosophy in very simple language and in his own humorous style. All the stories are very interesting, humorous and moral. Every young boy and girl should read this book. The book reflects real life which we find reflected in the happenings of our own life.
EXERCISE 4
1. Develop the following outline into a story of about 60 words:
A cow came to the manger for food …….. a dog ……… in it …….. the dog barked at her ……… could not eat hay himself ……… would not let the cow eat.
2. Develop the following outline into a story of about 60 words:
Twelve fools start on a journey ……… Cross a river ……… count themselves …….. each, not counting himself, counts eleven ……… a passer-by agrees to produce lost man ………. gives each fool a blow ……… counts twelve.
3. Develop the following outline into a story of about 60 words:
A house near the Ganges: father goes to another village ………. son in charge of the house ……… the river in flood …….. water everywhere ……… mother and sister in danger ……… a boat near the house ……….. the boy saves the family.
4. Write a paragraph on the following topics each in about 60 words:
(A) (i) A Drowning Accident
(ii) A Train Accident
(iii) A House on Fire
(B) (i) Diwali
(ii) Holi
(iii) Id-ul-Fitr
(C) (i) A Rainy Day
(ii) A Hot Day
(iii) A Cold Day
(D) (i) A Visit to the Zoo
(ii) A Visit to a Fair
(iii) A Visit to an Exhibition
(E) (i) My Best Friend
(ii) A Street Hawker
(iii) A School Peon
(F) (i) My Aim in Life
(ii) Need of Education for All
(iii) Importance of Trees.
B3 A SHORT WRITING TASK
Q. 5. Write a short paragraph based on a Verbal and/or Visual Stimulus (Diagram, PictureGraph, Map, Chart, Table, Flow Chart etc.)
Q.1. You attended a Science Fair held in your school on 24th April, 2008. It was inaugurated by the Director of Education, Uttarakhand. There were 150 exhibits on display. Write a report of your visit in about 40 words.
Ans. A Science Fair
24th April, 2008. A science fair was held in A.S.N. Senior Secondary School Nainital. The Director of Education inaugurated it. There were 150 exhibits on display in a big hall. A model to control air pollution caught every eye. The school science staff must be congratulated and encouraged for further progress. at
Q.2. You attended a Health Fair held Pragati Maidan Dehradun recently. Write a report of your visit in about 40 words.
Ans. A Health Fair
There was a large number of stalls in a big hall. Appliances of body fitness were displayed and demonstrated. Astrologers, palmists and numerologists attracted large crowds. The Vaidyas, homeopaths and allopathic doctors examined patients and gave free consultations. I gained a good knowledge about health.
Q.3. Write a paragraph in about 40-50 words on the ‘Most Memorable Day’ of your life.
Ans. I remember the day when my hard work favoured me the most. That was the 31st March, 2008. That day the results of my school were declared by the principal of the school. My joy knew no bounds when I was declared to have passed with the highest marks. It was the most memorable day of my life.
Q.4. Write a paragraph in about 40-50 words on ‘How I celebrated Diwali last year’.
Ans. I celebrated Diwali last year with my parents. We went to Super Bazaar and purchased crackers, phuljharies, anars, rockets and several other kinds of fire-works. In the evening, we decorated our house with burning candles and earthen lamps. We began to play fire-works. At 8:30 p.m. we worshipped the goddess Lakshmi’.
Q.5. Write a paragraph in about 40-50 words on ‘My Experience of Catching a Running Train’.
Ans. Once I reached the platform after purchasing the ticket just when the Mumbai Frontier Mail began to move. The train was over crowded as the people were hanging by the doors of the carriages. I ran along with the train. With much difficulty I caught the door-bar and entered the compartment. But oh! My purse in the hip pocket was missing. I took a vow never to catch a running trains.
Q.6. Write a paragraph in about 40-50 words on the following topics:
(a) How I spend my Sundays, (b) Why I like to live in a village, (c) Disadvantages of living in a city.
Ans. (a) How I Spend My Sundays
I spend my Sundays quite comfortably. After morning routine, I wash my clothes and get them ready for the whole week. Then I enjoy myself seeing Television Programmes. At 1 p.m. I take lunch with my brothers and sisters. At 4 p.m. I take tea and complete the home work. In the evening I go out to enjoy the company of my friends.
(b) Why I like to live in a Village
The village life is simple and there people help one another in times of need. There no hustle and bustle of city life. The atmosphere is pollution free. In village, we live in the lap of nature. There the world is not too much with us. That is why I like to live in a village.
(c) Disadvantages of Living in a City
Life in a city is full of hazards. Traffic Jams, smoke, pollution, factory wastes and noise pollution are a great problem. Moreover over population, slums, Jhughi-Jhonpri colonies make the atmosphere full of foul smell and dirt. There is always a fear of epidemic, crimes, accidents and adulteration are other problems that one has to face in a city life.
Q.7. You experienced earthquake jerks sometime. Write a paragraph in 40 words including the damage of the buildings, condition of families entrapped and the help being provided their.
Ans. An Earthquake
On 19th October, 1991 at 2 a.m. an earthquake was felt in Delhi. The walls of the houses shook and the doors rattled violently. Although there was no damage in Delhi. Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand was badly affected. Most of the houses levelled to the ground, bridges broke and the roads blocked. A large number of people died and some were never traced.
Q.8. The Principal of your school has asked you to write a paragraph for the school on the topic ‘Hazards of Playing on the Road’. Write this paragraph in about 50 words.
Ans. Hazards of Playing on the Road
With the speeding traffic, the roads are not safe places for children to play on. Children open ignore this fact and play various games on the roads. A parked vehicle on the road side is often used by the children to play hide and seek. They never recognise the fact that. there is no safety behind vehicles. Some of the children walk on the road as if the roads are their parks; and play cricket and run after the ball ignoring a speeding vehicle. During the kite thing season every must be cautious lest a child should come under the wheels.
Q.9. You are school captain. You notice a number of junior students at an open chatwallah shop. You are afraid that the unhygenic conditions could pose health problems. You wish to talk to the students about the danger to their health. Write a message you would like to give in the morning assembly.
Ans. Dear Friends,
Everyday after the final bell at 1:30 p.m. one can notice a big commotion outside the school premises, infront of the chatwallah shop. One can see a large number of youngsters crowding the shop. I strongly believe that there is no reason as to why the students should run after these vendors when we have such a good canteen in the premises. I take this opportunity to inform you that this food is highly contaminated by germs. Therefore, anyone who consumes it is likely to be afflicted with food poisoning which in extreme cases can be fatal. Always remember that health is your wealth.
Q.10. Write a paragraph in about 50-60 words on the following:
(a) The Importance of Family Planning, (b) Our School Garden, (c) The House I Live in.
Ans. (a) The Importance of Family Planning
Family Planning Programme in our country is aimed at checking the rapidly increasing population. Parents are advised to have two children, whether boys or girls. A small family has less problems hence it is always a happy family. The parents are able to provide better care to their children. Family planning also stresses on having a gap of 4 to 5 years between the first and the second births, so that the health of mother is not ruined. The government has a number of programmes aimed at providing better care to small families. When family planning is able to fulfil its mission, many problems like unemployment, over population, environmental pollution can be solved.
(b) Our School Garden
My school has a small garden. It is infront of the school building. It is a very lovely garden. Many plants and beautiful flowers grow in it. The roses are very beautiful to look at. Fruit trees also grow in it.
There is a gardener who looks after the garden. He keeps it very neat and clean. He waters the plants daily. He arranges the flower pots. The students and the teachers are very fond of it. Many students go their in the recess period. The teachers sit there in their vacant periods.
(c) The House | Live In
I live in a beautiful house in Nainital. Our house has four rooms. It has one big kitchen, one bathroom, one storeroom and one lavatory. It has marble floors. Its doors and windows are made of fine wood. Our house is very airy. Each room has doors, windows and ventilators. We get it whitewashed every year. There is a small lawn infront of the house. We welcome our guests in the drawing room. The house is fitted with electricity and water pipes. There is also a water hand pump in my house. I like my house very much.
Q.11. Write a story in 40-50 words based on the picture given below:
Ans. How I Saved a Boy
While playing on the banks of a river, a small child. fell into it. Seeing the child falling into the river, I ran towards the shore and jumped into the water. I saved him life. The child’s parents came and thanked me. The villagers also praised me for my courage.
Q.12. Given below is a cartoon. Describe it in 40 to 50 words:
Ans. Clever Sachin
Sachin asked Nitin if he really liked Vanilla ice-cream. Nitin replied that he just hated it. Then Sachin held out the ice-ceram to Nitin and asked him to hold that while he tied his shoe-lace. Since Nitin had already told him that he did not like it, he had to hold it for Sachin.
Q.13. Given below is a picture of a small girl ‘talking to her grandfather. Write a paragraph in about 40 words on what must she be talking to him.
Ans. Intimate Friends
Don’t worry that you have retired. I am happy I have a friend to play with. Let Mummy and Pappa go anywhere. I will stay with you always. Sometimes Mummy scolds me; but I know you who never scold me. I really love you very much. I shall ask Pappa to buy a ball and a bat for us to play cricket.
Q.14. Narrate the incident based on the visual given below. Answer in 40-50 words:
Ans. Accident Averted
A certain shepherd saw some big boulders lying on a railway track. He know it was time for a train to pass-by that line. He ran ahead the track. He tied a red-coloured piece of cloth on one end of a pole. Meanwhile he saw the train coming. He waved the flag. The engine driver saw it and stopped the train on time. An accident was thus averted.
Q.15. You saved a girl’s life. Based on the visual given below describe your experience. Answer in 40-50 words :
Ans. How I saved a Girl’s Life
While walking to school I heard a girl screaming from a house. I saw her through the open window. Her dress had caught fire. I broke open the door and rushed to her. I took a woollen blanket, got it wet and covered the girl with it. Thus I was able to douse the fire. By then her parents had come and took her to hospital.