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Q. 5. Using the hints given below and your own ideas, write a short paragraph in about 60 words on ‘The Value of Politeness in Daily Life’. 4
meaning—politeness in family and social relationships—uses—sweetens relationship— spreads joy, love, cooperation—eases tension and anxiety—oils the machine of life.

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THE VALUE OF POLITENESS IN DAILY LIFE

Politeness refers to one’s ability to be courteous and respectful to the people with whom one deals. Politeness is most useful in family and social relationships as it sweetens relationships and spreads joy, love and co-operation. It is also useful in easing tension and anxiety. It keeps the machine of our life oiled and running smoothly.

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Your school organised an exhibition on the theme, ‘Science and Technology and the Planet Earth’. Mentioning the number of schools that participated, the models displayed, welcome to the chief guest, award of prizes etc., write a report in about 60 words. You are Sachin/Sanchita, the Head boy/Head girl of your school, Vidya Niketan, Agra.

Ans. SCIENCE EXHIBITION
By : Sanchita, Head girl
Vidya Niketan, Agra

Our school organised an exhibition on the theme ‘Science and Technology and the Planet Earth’ in which ten schools of our city participated. Various models relating to consequences of global warming and pollution, were displayed. After welcoming our honourable chief guest, the Minister of State for Education, the students explained the working of their models. Prizes were awarded to the best three models.

SECTION C - Grammar 15

Q. 6. Fill in the blanks with suitable non-fi nites: 1/2 x 4=2
A park in our colony was in a poor shape for want of attention. A few years ago, some senior citizens (a) _________ (live) next to the park decided (b) _________ (do) something about it. They took voluntary contribution from the residents. Having (c) _________ (collect) fi fty thousand rupees they started the work of (d) _________ (beautify) the park.

Ans. (a) living (b) to do (c) collected (d) beautifying.

Q. 7. Read the dialogue given below and complete the passage that follows. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers. Do not copy the whole sentences. 1 x 3=3
Grandmother : What has happened, Rahul?
Rahul : Grandma, I lost my tooth.
Grandmother : Don’t worry. I’ll take you to the dentist.
Grandmother asked her grandson, Rahul (a) _________ . Rahul replied (b) _________ . His grandmother advised him (c) _________ and added that she would take him to the dentist.

Ans. (a) what had happened
(b) that he had lost his tooth
(c) not to worry.