Let us learn NCERT Poorvi pages 88–92

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I. Synonyms in Context
What is a synonym?

A synonym is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning. Check whether it fits the sentence, not just the dictionary definition.

fleeting → momentary   ·   magnificent → splendid
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Replace the underlined words in each sentence with the correct synonym from the box. You may refer to a dictionary.
essential swift lifelong momentary useful splendid
Question 20
  1. He received the award in a magnificent ceremony.
  2. I felt a fleeting joy when I received the appreciation for my song.
  3. With today’s instant communication, we can share information across the world in seconds.
  4. Our school focuses on the core values—collaboration, innovation, and unity.
  5. My teacher’s advice on time management is a valuable reminder of the importance of planning.
  6. Reading books and listening to music can give abiding pleasure that will last forever.
How to answer: Choose the word whose meaning fits the underlined word in that sentence.
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1. magnificent → splendid
2. fleeting → momentary
3. instant → swift
4. core → essential
5. valuable → useful
6. abiding → lifelong
II. Expressions from the Text
Match the whole expression

Understand the complete expression as one idea. Do not match only one word inside it.

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Match the expressions from the text in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.
Question 21
Column 1 Column 2
1. in all humility (i) to speak in a truthful way
2. hold their heads high (ii) doing something using all your skills, talents, and knowledge
3. to be quite honest (iii) observed with great respect and wonder
4. to the best of your ability (iv) being humble and having no feeling of self-importance
5. looked at in awe (v) in the innermost part of the self
6. somewhere deep down (vi) be confident and have a positive feeling
How to answer: Replace each expression mentally with the possible meaning and see which one fits.
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1. in all humility (iv)
2. hold their heads high (vi)
3. to be quite honest (i)
4. to the best of your ability (ii)
5. looked at in awe (iii)
6. somewhere deep down (v)
III. Make Words from Larger Words
How to do it

Use only letters that occur in the original word, and do not use any letter more times than it appears.

community → city, toy, tune, unity, mutiny, cot
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Make as many words as you can out of the following words. One example has been done for you.
Question 22
  1. community — city, toy, tune, unity, mutiny, cot
  2. important
  3. magnificent
  4. satisfied
  5. generation
  6. achievement
How to answer: These are open word-building items. Many correct answers are possible.
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Sample answers:

2. important part, train, paint, ratio, main, mart
3. magnificent magic, nice, game, time, fine, giant
4. satisfied side, seat, date, fast, fate, idea, diet
5. generation rate, rain, train, great, tone, note, orange
6. achievement time, team, meet, heat, item, have, achieve

Note: Other valid words are possible.

IV. Word Antakshari
The rule

Each new answer must begin with the last letter of the previous answer.

major → IMPORTANT → ends in T
problem → TROUBLE → begins with T and ends in E
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Let us play a word game— antakshari .
1. Write the synonym of the word according to the clues given below.
2. For example, the synonym of the first word, ‘IMPORTANT’ ends with the letter ‘T’. The synonym of the second word begins with ‘T’, ‘TROUBLE’. Then write the synonym of the third word starting with the letter ‘E’.
3. Now, continue with the word game.
Question 23
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(i) major — synonym (ii) problem — synonym (iii) uneven — antonym (iv) related to post office (v) our moral duty (vi) related to time (vii) prosperous — synonym (viii) related to being alive
How to answer: After each answer, use its final letter to begin the next word.
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IMPORTANT → TROUBLE → EVEN → NUMBER → RESPONSIBILITY → YEAR → RICH → HEALTH
(i) major — synonym IMPORTANT
(ii) problem — synonym TROUBLE
(iii) uneven — antonym EVEN
(iv) related to post office NUMBER
(v) our moral duty RESPONSIBILITY
(vi) related to time YEAR
(vii) prosperous — synonym RICH
(viii) related to being alive HEALTH
V. En Dash and Em Dash
Two different dashes

En dash (–) → represents a range or span, such as June–September, pages 50–75 or a score like 2–1.

Em dash (—) → adds extra information or marks a change in thought.

The exhibition—held in the main hall—features local artists.

NCERT note: Do not add spaces around the dash and avoid overusing them.

Study the highlighted punctuation marks in these sentences from the text.

1. … but that you should not be satisfied in merely keeping my awards—the challenge before you was to earn your own rewards for the work that you did in your lifetime.

2. Writing—even if it is a letter—not only conveys our present concerns and views of the events taking place around us, but it becomes a possession.
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Read the sentences below and insert either an em dash (—) or an en dash (–) suitably.
Question 24
  1. The conference will be held from March 15 March 20.
  2. I have lived in Kanpur Raipur for five years now.
  3. The artist known for her vibrant paintings will be showcasing her work in Guwahati.
  4. The scores for the final match were 2 3.
  5. My favourite snacks samosas, pakoras, and jalebis are all from India.
  6. The train journey from Belagavi Bengaluru takes less than ten hours.
  7. I just finished reading the book it was absolutely amazing!
  8. The event will take place on September 1 September 5.
How to answer: Use an en dash for a range/connection. Use an em dash for inserted or interrupting information.
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(i) The conference will be held from March 15 – March 20.
(ii) I have lived in Kanpur – Raipur for five years now.
(iii) The artist — known for her vibrant paintings — will be showcasing her work in Guwahati.
(iv) The scores for the final match were 2 – 3.
(v) My favourite snacks — samosas, pakoras, and jalebis — are all from India.
(vi) The train journey from Belagavi – Bengaluru takes less than ten hours.
(vii) I just finished reading the book — it was absolutely amazing!
(viii) The event will take place on September 1 – September 5.
VI. Possessives and Contractions
Ownership or shortened form?
Form Meaning Example
it’s it is / it has It’s getting dark.
its belonging to it The dog wagged its tail.
you’re you are You’re going to love this book.
your belonging to you Your book is here.
they’re they are They’re coming.
their belonging to them Their manager called.
Source wording note: The NCERT box prints “Its: indicates that something belongs to you.” Its own example—“The dog wagged its tail”—shows the intended rule: its indicates possession by it .
Study the highlighted words in these sentences from the text.

1. We told you that of course, this medal was yours as much as it was mine…
2. …who were trying to gain control over their lives.
3. I have always emphasised that it’s a recognition of the achievements of many people…
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Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct word from the options given in the brackets.
Question 25
  1. Please remember to bring ___________ (your/you’re) assignment book.
  2. The team celebrated ___________ (their/they’re) victory after the match.
  3. ___________ (its/it’s) important to stay hydrated during the hot summer days.
  4. I can’t believe ___________ (your/you’re) going to the mango festival today.
  5. The students said ___________ (they’re/their) excited for the field trip tomorrow.
  6. The tree lost ___________ (its/it’s) leaves in the winter.
How to answer: Expand contractions mentally: you’re = you are, they’re = they are, it’s = it is.
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(i) Please remember to bring your assignment book.
(ii) The team celebrated their victory after the match.
(iii) It’s important to stay hydrated during the hot summer days.
(iv) I can’t believe you’re going to the mango festival today.
(v) The students said they’re excited for the field trip tomorrow.
(vi) The tree lost its leaves in the winter.
VII. Prepositional Phrases
What is a prepositional phrase?

A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and includes a noun or pronoun as its object. It can add information about time, place, manner, cause, direction or relationship.

in today’s fast-paced world · on the telephone · with great, abiding pleasure · at a certain time
Read the following phrases from the text.

1. In today’s fast-paced world
2. On the telephone
3. With great, abiding pleasure
4. In the chapters that follow
5. At a certain time
6. With equal respect and love
VII
Complete the following sentences with suitable prepositional phrases.
Question 26
  1. The children played happily in _________________________________.
  2. Nisha placed the vase on _________________________________.
  3. We discussed the project in _________________________________.
  4. Preethi found the lost book under _________________________________.
  5. The cat slept on _________________________________.
How to answer: Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase beginning with the given preposition.
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Sample answers:

(i) The children played happily in the playground .
(ii) Nisha placed the vase on the table .
(iii) We discussed the project in the classroom .
(iv) Preethi found the lost book under the desk .
(v) The cat slept on the sofa .

Note: Other grammatically suitable phrases are also possible.

VIII. Rearranging Jumbled Words and Phrases
Build the sentence in layers

Find the subject , then the verb , then the object or complement. Add place, time and manner phrases where they sound natural.

VIII
Rearrange the following jumbled words and phrases into meaningful sentences.
Question 27
  1. barked / at the strangers / the dog / loudly / the house / walking by
  2. wrote / my classmate / during the / a story / summer vacations
  3. enjoyed / under the trees / they / by the lake / a picnic
  4. in his / grandfather’s room / hung / he / the painting
  5. studied / with great determination / for / students / the / exam
How to answer: Start with subject + verb, then place the remaining phrases where they give a natural meaning.
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1. The dog barked loudly at the strangers walking by the house.
2. My classmate wrote a story during the summer vacations.
3. They enjoyed a picnic under the trees by the lake.
4. He hung the painting in his grandfather’s room.
5. The students studied for the exam with great determination.
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