Maharashtra State Board Class 9 My English Coursebook Solutions Chapter 4.4 The Tempest
My English Coursebook Std 9 Guide Chapter 4.4 The Tempest Textbook Questions and Answers
Warming up!
Chit-chat
1. You must have seen and liked a play (in any language) on the stage. Write down the following details about it:
2.The following are the different steps in a drama/play. They are in a mixed up order. Rearrange them in ‘a’ proper order. Just write the order numbers in brackets:
3.William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights of all times. He lived in the 16th century. Many of Shakespearean plays have been written in the short-story form. Find out the names of at least 5 of Shakespearean plays:
English Workshop:
1. Write down the relation between the characters given below:
2. Find two supporting points from the story to prove the following facts:
3. Who said to whom and when?

4.Match the paragraphs in Column A with their suitable title in Column B: (Only the first and last words of the paragraph are given in Column A to identify it.)
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Match the paragraphs in Column A with their suitable title in Column B: (Only the first and last words of the paragraph are given in Column A to identify it.)
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5. Activity: Live English: Tourism
Location: Sindhudurg fort is located on the southernmost edge of the Maharashtra coast.
Location: Located on the outskirts of Chandrapur district, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park. Chit – Chat 1. Observe the tourist leaflets given on page no. 114 of the textbook and answer the questions: Question (a) Question (b) Question (c) Question (d) Question (e) 2. Prepare a tourist leaflet for a historical place or a hill station using the following points:
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Prepare a tourist leaflet for a historical place or a hill station using the following points: |
1. Place: Hill Station: Mahabaleshwar
2. Special features: The jungles of Mahabaleshwar are known for their density and a stunning array of birds and wildlife located in Western ghats at the elevation of approximately 353 metres. It offers appealing view of evergreen valleys and hills of the Konkan and the Deccan coast. The climate is cool and pleasant suitable for cultivation of strawberries.
3. Distance: Mumbai – Mahabaleshwar – 262 kms
4. How to go there:
5. Accommodation: Mahabaleshwar has no dearth of accommodation options. There are many hotels ranging from deluxe to budget. Other options include tourist lodges, guest houses, private bungalows and MTDC Resort.
6. Food:
7. Climate :
3. If you want to become a tourist guide at the following place, which languages will you need to learn?
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If you want to become a tourist guide at the following place, which languages will you need to learn?
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4.Imagine you are a tourist guide at (1) Sindhudurg (2) Tadoba. Write two sentences each about the following points to help foreign tourists:
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Imagine you are a tourist guide at 1. Sindhudurg 2. Tadoba. Write two sentences each about the following points to help foreign tourists: (a) About the place: History, languages spoken, special attractions. (b) Food: speciality, local delicacies, options (Indian, continental) (c) Shopping: authenticity of local artefacts, price, variety.
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1. Sindhudurg: (a) About the place: The place is located in Sindhudurg district just off the coast of Maharashtra in Western India. The fortress lies on the shore of Malvan town of Sindhudurg district in Konkan region. It was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is believed that Shivaji personally selected the site for the construction of the fort. The languages spoken here are Marathi, Malvani, Hindi and English.
(b) Food: The place is famous for its sea food, kombdi vade and the local Malvani cuisine. It is also popular for Alphonso mangoes. (c) Shopping: Local delicacies made by the people out of mangoes, jackfruits, kokam and cashewnuts can be bought from the city. Mangoes of good quality and taste are also available here. 2. Tadoba: (a) About the place: Tadoba Andhari Reserve is the largest National Park in Maharashtra. It is a tiger reserve in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It was created in 1955. Marathi, Hindi, and some tribal languages are spoken here. 5. Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue:
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Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue: [Note : The tourist leaflet of Kolhapur is given below, as an example. Students are expected to prepare leaflet of their own native place.]
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Kolhapur
1. Location: Kolhapur is an inland city located in South-west Maharashtra state, 228 km south of Pune. It is a historic city of Maharashtra, famous for temple of a Hindu Goddess – Mahalakshmi. 2. History: Kolhapur was established by Tarabai in 1707 during succession dispute over the Maratha Kingship. The state was annexed by the British in the 19th century. It was ruled by Bhosale Royal clan of the Maratha Empire. 3. Languages: Marathi, Kannada, Hindi, English. 4. Best time to visit: Summers here are very hot, hence the months between June and February are the best time to visit. 5. Accommodation: 2 star and 3 star hotels, private bungalows and MTDC Resorts. Tourists can choose from a wide range of hotels based on their budget and preferences. 6. How to go there: 7. Attractions: The city has multiple options that can be explored. Mahalaxmi Temple, Rankala Lake. Panhala fort, Jyotiba Temple, Siddagiri Museum, Shahuji Maharaj Museum/palace, Kopeshwar Temple are some of the attractions in city. Kolhapur is famous for special mutton dishes especially Pandhara and Tambda Rassa, Kolhapuri Bhel and Misal. 6.Suppose a foreigner comes to visit your place and you have to accompany him for sight seeing. Prepare a dialogue between you and the foreigner:
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Suppose a foreigner comes to visit your place and you have to accompany him for sight seeing. Prepare a dialogue between you and the foreigner:
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7. Using the Internet, find the following information about a place you wish to visit using the following points:
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Using the Internet, find the following information about a place you wish to visit using the following points: |
My English Coursebook 9th Class Solutions Chapter 4.4 The Tempest Additional Important Questions and Answers
Simple Factual Activities:
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State whether the following statements are True or False: (
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s are directly given.)
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Who were all sailing in the ship, close to the enchanted island ?
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The King of Naples – Alonso, his brother – Sebastian, Antonio, Prince Ferdinand of Naples, and the old, loyal courtier Gonzalo.
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Who am I? (Answers are directly given.)
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Complete the following sentences:
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Arrange the following sentences in chronological order:
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State whether you Agree or Disagree with the following statements: (Answers are directly given.)
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Fill in the blanks with one word: (Answers are directly given.)
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State whether the following statements are Right or Wrong:
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Complete the following sentences with the help of the passage: (Answers are directly given.)
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Complex Factual Activities:
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What evil deed did Antonio do, to become a Duke himself ?
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Antonio conspired with the king of Naples, Alonso to take his brother’s Dukedom. They took Prospero and his baby daughter Miranda far away from land. They left them in a broken, old boat and sailed away.
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What had the faithful Lord Gonzalo done to help Prospero?
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Out of his love and loyalty for the rightful duke, Prospero, Gonzalo had secretly placed fresh water, food and clothes and most valued possessions, his books in the boat to help Prospero.
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Complete the difference between Prospero and Antonio:
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What good deed did Prospero do on the enchanted island?
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The enchanted island was under the spell of Sycorax, a dead witch. Prospero, set free all the imprisoned good spirits on that island and compelled them to follow his orders. Being a good magician, he could do it so all the spirits were grateful and obedient to him.
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What did Prospero do when he saw Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio sailing in a ship close to enchanted island?
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When Prospero came to know that Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio were sailing in a ship close to enchanted island, he raised a great tempest with the power of his magic. The royal ship was turned and tossed on the stormy waves. It seemed as if it would sink any moment, along with all the people on board.
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For what two reasons did Prospero raise a great tempest?
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1. Prospero raised a great tempest in his daughter’s interest. 2. He also wanted to bring his enemies, Alonso and Antonio within his power. So he raised a great tempest.
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How did Ferdinand get separated from his father?
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When the ship was struggling in the waves, Ferdinand had jumped into the sea. So everyone on the ship thought that he was dead. But actually he got separated from his father and was left alone on a beach.
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Who said to whom and when: 1. “Obey my commands now, and in two days I shall set you free!” 2. “All your troubles were merely trials of your love”.
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1. Prospero said to Ariel when Ariel reminded him of his promise. 2. Prospero said to Ferdinand when he was sure that Ferdinand loves his daughter.
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How did Ferdinand and Miranda react on seeing each other?
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Miranda had never seen any other human being in her life beside her father so when she saw Ferdinand she was thrilled and thought that he was divine and noble. On the other hand Ferdinand was astonished to see a beautiful girl on an isolated island. Basically both of them gazed at each other in wonder, admiration and love.
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What gave Prospero a secret pleasure?
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When Ferdinand was brought there, he and Miranda looked at each other in wonder, admiration and love. Actually Prospero brought him there for his daughter. So seeing his daughter get attracted to Ferdinand, Prospero was pleased.
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How did Ariel save king Alonso’s life?
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Antonio and Sebastian had plotted to murder of king Alonso. Ariel saved his life by waking up the king from his sleep in the nick of time.
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What tricks did Ariel play on Prospero’s enemies?
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What surprise awaited king Alonso when Prospero drew back the curtain?
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When Prospero drew back the cmtain from the entrance of his cave, King Alonso saw Ferdinand, his lost son happily playing a game of chess with Miranda. That was a pleasant surprise for the king Alonso.
Find two supporting points from the story to prove the following fact:
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King Alonso felt ashamed for his deed.
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(a) The king and other courtiers were ashamed. (b) They begged Prospero’s forgiveness.
Activities based on vocabulary:
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Find out adjectives used to describe the following nouns: (Answers are directly given.)
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Choose the correct alternative given for the synonym of the words given below: (Answers are directly given.)
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1. studious: bookish (a) outstanding (b) concerned (c) bookish (d) clever.
2. treacherous: unreliable 3. witch: an ugly evil 4. rightful: lawful
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Find out antonyms for the following from the passage: (Answers are directly given.)
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Give one word from the passage for the following description : (Answers are directly given.)
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Make a word register related with “sea”.
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A word register related with “sea” – shore, island, ship, waves, storm, sailors, fathom, sea- nymphs.
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Complete the following table by writing related words to the given mood: (Answers are directly given.)
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Write down minimum four infinitives from the passage:
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to defend, to capture, to go, to see, to stand obey, remember, follow.
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Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’: |
Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
1. treacherous | (a) a grand dinner party |
2. revealed | (b) very valuable |
3. banquet | (c) showed |
4. priceless | (d) deceitful |
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1. treacherous | (d) deceitful | |||||||||||||||
2. revealed | (c) showed | |||||||||||||||
3. banquet | (a) a grand dinner party | |||||||||||||||
4. priceless | (b) very valuable
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Find out two words from the passage with suffix ‘ness’ and write your own two words with suffix ‘ness’.
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Words from the passage: 1. wickedness 2. kindness. My own words: 1. happiness 2. sadness.
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Complete the following table:
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Pick the odd man out:
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Activities based on contextual grammar:
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Add a question tag: (Answers are directly given.)
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Make the following sentences exclamatory:
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Antonio was a treacherous man.
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What a treacherous man Antonio was!
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Gonzalo was a true and loyal courtier.
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What a true and loyal courtier Gonzalo was!
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Identify the tense: |
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Begin the sentence with the underlined word/words: 1. Prospero raised a great tempest with the power of his magic. 2. In the woods nearby, Prospero found Caliban, a twisted, ugly monster.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
1. A great tempest was raised with the power of his magic by Prospero. 2. Caliban, a twisted, ugly monster was found by Prospero in the woods nearby.
Use ‘As soon as’ in the following sentences:
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Prospero touched Miranda with his magic stick and she fell fast asleep.
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As soon as Prospero touched Miranda with his magic stick, she fell fast asleep.
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As the tempest raged, Prospero led his daughter to the shore of the island.
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As soon as the tempest raged, Prospero led his daughter to the shore of the island.
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Rewrite the following sentences as per the instructions: 1. Prospero waved his magic stick. (Rewrite the sentence in past continuous tense.) 2. Ariel informed Prospero that the ship, was safely anchored in one corner of the island. (Rewrite the sentence in past perfect tense.)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
1. Prospero was waving his magic stick. 2. Ariel had informed Prospero that the ship was safely anchored in one corner of the island.
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Rewrite the following sentences in polite request in form of question: 1. Obey my commands now! 2. Bring Ferdinand here at once.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
1. Will you please obey my commands now? 2. Can you please bring Ferdinand here at once?
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Prospero said to Ferdinand, “All your troubles were merely trials of your love and you have nobly stood the test. Now, I give you my daughter, a priceless gift.” (Rewrite the sentence in indirect narration.)
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1. Prospero told Ferdinand that all his troubles were merely trials of his love and he had nobly I stood the test. He further added that he gave him (Ferdinand), his daughter, a priceless gift.
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Begin the sentences with the underlined object and rewrite it: 1. Ariel brought them before Prospero. 2. He thanked Gonzalo for his kindness.
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1. They were brought before Prospero by Ariel. 2. Gonzalo was thanked for his kindness by him.
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Make them assertive: 1. How happy Alonso was to see his lost son! 2. How thrilled Alonso was to hear that Ferdinand was to marry the duke of Milan’s beautiful daughter.
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1. Alonso was very happy to see his lost son. 2. Alonso was very much thrilled to hear that Ferdinand was to marry the duke of Milan’s beautiful daughter.
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Use ‘not only … but also’ : 1. Prospero was happy and pleased to be back in Milan. 2. Ariel promised them calm seas and favourable winds in their journey.
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1. Prospero was not only happy but also pleased to be back in Milan. 2. Ariel promised them not only calm seas but also favourable winds in their journey.
Do as directed:
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Complete the words by using correct letters: |
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Copy the following sentences correctly in your notebook:
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1. Prospero was the Duke of Milan in the kingdom of Naples. 2. “Obey my commands now,” Prospero said to him.
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Put the following words in alphabetical order: 1. earthen, natural, different, leisure 2. renowned, rectangles, residing, recording
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1. different, earthen, leisure, natural. 2. recording, rectangles, renowned, residing.
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Punctuate the following sentences: 1. every child is an artist the problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up said Picasso 2. oh i didn’t see you come in said the teacher to ritesh
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1. “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up?” said Picasso. 2. “Oh, I didn’t see you come in !” said the teacher to Ritesh.
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Write four small words (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the given word: “treacherous”
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Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence: 1. Raza win many national and international awards. 2. Gond art have spread mainly in Central India.
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1. Raza won many national and international awards. 2. Gond art has spread mainly in Central India.
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Write related words as shown in the example: (Answers are directly given.)
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Complete the following word-chain of nouns. Write four words each beginning with the last letter of the previous word: wealth → …………….. → ………………. → …………….. → ……………..
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wealth → humour → reaction → nectar → rainbow.
Do as directed:
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Make your own meaningful sentence by using the phrase ‘to look after’:
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It is our duty to look after our parents in their old age.
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Add a prefix or suffix to make new words and use any one of the root words in your own sentence: 1. regular 2. wicked.
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1. regular – irregular 2. wicked – wickedness. Sentence: The wicked man was about to kill his own friend.
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Add a clause to expand the sentence meaningfully: She did not know ………………..
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She did not know how she would be able to come to the decision.
Personal Response:
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What will you do if you are left alone on an isolated island by your friends?
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If I am left alone on an isolated island by my friends, first I will try to track the location with my mobile. Then I will send it to my parents and other faithful friends. If they get that location, they will definitely reach where I am and I would come out of that isolated island.
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Why did Prospero raise a great tempest?
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Prospero was a great magician and staying on the enchanted island. When he saw a ship carrying his enemies near his island, he wanted to show them his power of magic without doing them any harm so that they would not come nearby his island again.
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If you were given the power of magic for one day, what would you do? How would you use the power of magic?
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If I were given the power of magic for one day, I would do something for the society and for the nation. First, I would try to eradicate poverty from the society, I would give employment opportunities to each and every individual to raise the national income and to make my country developed.
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Do you think the power of magic can make you successful? Why?
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I don’t believe in magic. As we are living in the 21st century, I believe to be at right place at right time. Luck, timing and magic, none of them will make you successful unless you work hard continuously. So I believe in hard work not in magic.
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“Ariel was a faithful spirit” – why do you think so?
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Ariel was the chief of imprisoned good spirits. Prospero promised him that he would set him free with his power of magic. He was serving Prospero and helping him faithfully in every need of an hour to set himself free.
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What could be the reason for Prospero to give up the practice of magic?
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After using the power of his magic at an enchanted island he was back to his own kingdom, Milan. He wanted a new beginning, he wanted to rule his kingdom with human values and virtues rather than magical spells. So he might have given up the practice of magic.
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