A Scary secret of two sisters :Class 10 English Exercise

A scary Secret of Two Sisters Exercises of Class 10 English solved 

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Solve the following Crossword Puzzle using the words from the text above. 

Across 

4. covered with gravel=> gravelled 

6. grabbing; stealing=>snatching 

8. sook slightly because you are frightened=>shivered 

Down 

1. disappeared suddenly=>vanished 

2. stupid or careless mistake=>blunder 

3. containing furniture=>furnished 

5: a violent person, specially a criminal=>thug

7: said something in a low voice=>growled 

Find the words from the text above which describe the following noun: 

a. street=>gravelled 

b. thought=>tall; yanky 

Reading comprehension. 

Choose the best alternative and fill in the blanks. 

a. The weather was pleasant while they were travelling. 

b. The sisters did not like the lodge because it was dirty. 

c. The thug said," Give me your chain."

d. My sister said," We won't." 

e. The two sisters long to be obedient after that accident. 

A scary secret of two sisters question answer

Read the text and answer the following questions. 

a. Where did the two sisters go to spend their vacation? 
Ans: The two sisters went to the home town of their grandparents to spend their vacation. 

b. What did they decide to do in the absence of their parents? 
Ans: They decided to go out of the lodge in absence of their parents. 

c. Why did they go out of the lodge? 
Ans: They went out of the lodge because both of them disliked it. 

d. What happened when they reached the street? 
Ans: When they reached the street, accidentally stepped out of the bus. 

e. What important lesson did they learn from their mistakes? 
Ans: They learnt to obey their elders from their mistakes. 

f. Why did they decide not to say that scary incident to anyone? 
Ans: They decided not to say that scary incident to anyone because they would be punished even though they had learnt a lesson. 

g. What lesson did you learn from this text? 
Ans: I learnt to be more obedient from this text.

iii. Imagine you are the narrator’s sister. Write your experience in your own words.

My sister and I decided to go to our grandparent's hometown to spend our vacation. On the way, we had to stay at a lodge that was neither cosy nor clean. We wanted to stay somewhere else but there were no such places. Thus we had no option. As soon as we unpacked our luggage, my grandparents went outside warning us not to go out. We had already made a plan to go out and as soon as our grandparents went out, we went out of the lodge. As we reached a gravelled street, a thug came and looted us. We were frightened and decided not to tell anyone about the incident. Thus, we learnt a lesson that we must listen to the elder people because they have plenty of experience and knowledge.

Grammar

A.      Engage yourself

Though, although, even though, despite, in spite of, however, etc. are examples of contrastive conjunctions. They link two ideas that are considered to be different. In other words, they are used to contrast one idea with another where one piece of information appears to be surprising or unexpected in view of the other idea.

 

B. Time for grammar

1.       Choose the best alternative, and fill in the blanks.

a. Although a huge amount of money has been poured into literacy programmes, literacy levels do not appear to be improving. (Although, In spite of, However)

b. Although she was very popular, she didn’t win the election. (Although, Despite, In spite of)

c. In spite of her busy time schedule, she completed her task on time (However, In spite of, Though)

 d. Despite the fact that they were very shy, they gave a wonderful presentation. (However, Despite, Whereas)

e. Even though harmful effects are well known, people continue to pollute. (Despite, Although, Even though)

f. In spite of the fact that I had no money, the shopkeeper gave me a pen. (In spite of, Though, Whereas)

g. Although it was raining, I didn’t carry a raincoat. (Although, Despite, In spite of)

2. Match the affirmative sentences of Column A with their negative sentences of Column B. 

Column A	Column B
It is a pathetic condition.     They were reporting to the police.     He has quit his bad habit.     She always makes a fuss about it.     The cat will prey on mice.     A boy threw a ball over his head.     Move it from here.     Some of them were absent on the first day.     Either Nitesh or Nripesh appreciates her.     They will break the ice in the right time.     Kiran has some problems.	It is not a pathetic condition. They were not reporting to the police. He has not quit his bad habit. She never makes a fuss about it. The cat won’t prey on mice. A boy did not throw a ball over his head. Do not move it from here. None of them were absent on the first day.  Neither Nitesh or Nripesh appreciates her. They won’t break the ice in the right time.  Kiran does not have any problem.

3. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets. 

Example: 

a. It is a pleasant morning. (Interrogative)

 =>   Is it a pleasant morning?

b. Do you know anyone called Pankaj? (Statement)

=> You know someone called Pankaj.

a. Can she speak Japanese? (Statement)

=>She can speak Japanese.

b. I did not see anybody in the park. (Interrogative)

=>Did you see somebody in the park?

c. I haven't submitted my assignment yet. (Affirmative)

=>I have already submitted my assignment.

d. The man walked slowly towards the door. (Negative)

=>The man did not walk slowly towards the door.

e. Is there anyone hiding in the cave? (Statement)

=>There is someone hiding in the cave.

f. Neither of the girls completed their work. (Affirmative)

=>Both the girls completed their work.

g. John usually plays with his dog in the garden. (Interrogative)

=>John never plays with his dog in the garden.

h. Do you know the way to his house? (Statement)

=>I know the way to his house.

 i. This gave him a deep and lasting pleasure. (Negative)

=>This did not give him a deep and lasting pleasure.

Read the conversation below, and create a similar type of conversation using different types of sentences.

Mr. Affirmative: Guys, I’m positive. Who are you?

Mr. Negative: I’m not positive like you. I’m neither exclamatory nor affirmative. Guess who am I.

Mr. Affirmative: You’re a friend of no and never.

Mr. Interrogative: Are you making fun of Negative? Why are you irritating him?

Mr. Imperative: Please, calm down, Interrogative. Don’t be angry.

Mr. Exclamatory: What a discussion! Mr. Affirmative: I’m just kidding.

=>Mr. Exclamatory: Wow! What a beautiful morning!

    Mr. Affirmative: I agree with you. It's really beautiful.

    Mr. Negative: I don't think so. It isn't warm and clear.

    Mr. Imperative: Stop your arguments. Let's go back to school.

    Mr. Affirmative: We are getting late for school. We should be on time.

    Mr. Negative: Can't you walk a bit faster ?! I don't want to be punished.

Class 10 English  Unit 9 Expressing Unexpected Results (Listening Exercise with audio file)

Listening

Look at the picture and guess the answers to the following questions

a. Can you identify the above symbols?

Yes, we can. They are Braille alphabets.

b. Who might use them?
Visually impaired people use them.

c. When was Louis Braille born?
Louis Braille was born in 1809.

B. Study time

1. Listen to the biography of Louis Braille, and answer the following questions.

a. When did Louis lose his eyesight?
Louis lost his eyesight at the age of 3.

b. Who did Louis develop the tactile writing system for?
Louis developed the tactile writing system for visually impaired people.

c. What is the maximum number of raised dots in the Braille Cell?
The maximum number of raised dots in Braille Cell is 6.

d. From whom was Braille inspired to develop the Brailee system?
Braille was inspired to develop the Braille system from captain Charle's Barbier.

e. What killed Louis Braille?
Lung infection killed Louis Braille.

2. Listen to the biography again, and rearrange the following sentences in the order they occurred in the audio.

a. Braille replaced the system, ‘night writing’.
b. He was born in 1809.
c. The Braille System was modified time and again.
d. At the age of 15, Louis Braille developed the Braille System.
e. His system became a part of the institute curriculum.

In correct order
a. He was born in 1809.
b. At the age of 15, Louis Braille developed the Braille system.
c. Braille replaced the system of 'night writing.'
d. His system became a part of the institute curriculum.
e. The Braille system was modified time and again.

Make as many sensible sentences as you can from the table below.

 

Despite In spite of Although Though Even though

her wealth she was poor she was sick I emailed her she was ill her hard labour the heavy rain

she has not replied me. she was awarded grade C. she did not go to see the doctor. she went to the office. she did not expect help from other. she did not get the expected results. she never wore gold jewellery.

=> Possible Sentences are:

a. Despite her wealth, she never wore gold jewellery.

b. Despite her hard labour, she did not get the expected result.

 c. In spite of her wealth, she never wore gold jewellery.

d. In spite of her hard labour, she did not get the expected result.

e. Despite the heavy rain, she went to the office.

 f. In spite of the heavy rain, she went to the office.

g. Although she was poor, she did not expect help from other.

h. Though she was sick, she did not go to see the doctor.

i. Although she was sick, she went to the office.

 j. Even though I emailed her, she has not replied me.

k. Although she was ill, she went to the office.

 l. Even though she was ill, she did not go to see the doctor.

Writing

A. Engage yourself 

Look at the diagram below, and collect information about your travel experience with the help of the clues given.  

              

Write a travel experience including interesting information and exciting experience. You may use the above information.

 My Trip to Ilam 

Our school was closed for summer vacations from 15th May. It was very hot in Biratnagar. My parents decided to go to Ilam. I too accompanied them. We packed our luggage and got ready for the journey. We reached there in the afternoon and put up at a hotel. 

 Ilam is one of the best hill stations in Nepal. It may be called the queen of hill-station. It has many beauty spots. The next day, after breakfast, we were crowded with tourists from different parts of the country. People were making all sorts of purchases. After lunch, we went to tea gardens. 

Ilam has a healthy climate. The mountain slopes are covered with green tea gardens which present a caring sight at sunset and look very grand. The morning and evening hours are very pleasant. A cool breeze sets up and refreshes the mind. It makes one forget the oppressive heat of the plains.

 I felt happy in the company of nature. The bright-hued flowers, the clouds sailing across the sky and the snow-covered peaks of the high mountains in the distance filled my heart with joy. I returned to Jhapa reluctantly. The memory of my visit to Ilam is still fresh in my mind.