Class 10th English (First Flight)

1.There are many ideas about how the world will ‘end’. Do you think the world will end some day? Have you ever thought what would happen if the sun got so hot that it ‘burst’, or grew colder and colder? Ans: Yes,I believe that this world will end some day but when nobody knows. Whether … Read more

Class 10th English (First Flight)

1. What is a “dust of snow”? What does the poet say has changed his mood? How has the poet’s mood changed? Ans: A “dust of snow”means the fine particles of snow. This “dust of snow” changed the poet’s mood. The poet’s mood changed from that of dismay to joy. He was holding the day … Read more

Class 10th English (First Flight)

1. What was Valli’s favorite pastime? Ans: Valli’s favorite pastime was to stand in the front doorway of her house and watch what was happening in the street outside. 2. What was a source of unending joy for Valli? What was her strongest desire? Ans: A source of unending joy for Valli was the sight … Read more

Class 10th English (First Flight)

1. What ‘experiment’ did Maxwell think Camusfearna would be suitable for? Ans: Maxwell thought that he would keep an otter as a pet instead of a dog. This would be a new experiment for him, as people seldom keep them as pets. Camusfearna, ringed by water a very short distance from door, would be a … Read more

Class 11th English (first flight)

1. Where is Coorg? Ans: Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka, located midway between Mysore and Mangalore. 2. What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent? Ans: It is believed that Kodavu people are of Arabic origin. It is said that some of Alexander’s army men moved to south and settled there. Their … Read more

Class 10th English (First Flight)

1. What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about? Ans: The elders in Goa were nostalgic about the good old Portuguese days, the Portuguese, and their famous loaves of bread. 2.Is bread-making still popular in Goa? How do you know? Ans: Yes, bread-making is still popular in Goa. The author has described about the existence … Read more

Class 10th English (First Flight)

1.What did Mr Petronski’s letter say? Ans: Mr Petronski’s letter said that Wanda would not come to school anymore as they were shifting to another city. He was hurt at the treatment meted out to his children in the school He also said that in another city, nobody would ask them why they had funny … Read more

Class 10th English (First Flight)

1. Where in the classroom does Wanda sit and why? Ans: Wanda used to sit in penultimate row of benches, in room thirteen. She is from a poor family and looks untidy, her feet were normally caked with dry mud and very dirty. So in order to avoid being laughed at by her classmates, she … Read more

Class 10th English (First Flight)

1. What makes writing in a diary a strange experience for Anne Frank? Ans:It is a strange experience for her because of two reasons. First,she had never written anything like this before and secondly she thought that apparently nobody would be interested in musings of a thirteen year old girl. 2. Why does Anne want … Read more

Two Stories About Flying

1. Why was the young seagull afraid to fly? Do you think all young birds are afraid to make their first flight, or are some birds more timid than others? Do you think a human baby also finds it a challenge to take its first steps? Answer: It is very well said that challenges make … Read more