Chapter 1.3 On Wings of Courage Solutions

Army

Navy

Air Force

Brigadier,

Commander,

Wing-

Major, Colonel,

Vice-Admiral,

Commander,

Field Marshal,

Admiral

Squadron-

Lieutenant-

of Fleet,

Leader, Air

General

Commodore,

Marshal, Flying

Rear Admiral

Officer, Air-Commodore

(2) (a) here: “You must sit here,” said the man to his guest.
(b) hear: The children could hear the sound of the planes quite clearly.

(3) (a) there: “I had kept my bag there,” said the woman to the policeman.
(b) their: The girls picked up their bags and went home.

(4) (a) cell: The prisoner sat in the dark cell without talking.
(b) sell: The hawker wanted to sell all his wares before evening.

(B) Write what the underlined Homographs in the following sentences mean.
(1) (a) A bear is an omnivorous animal. ……………………………………..
(b) She could not bear the injustice. ……………………………………..
(2) (a) A bat is the only bird which is a mammal. ……………………………………..
(b) His bat broke as it struck the ball. ……………………………………..
(3) (a) He had to pay a fine for breaking the traffic signal. ……………………………………..
(b) Use a fine cloth for the baby’s clothes. ……………………………………..
(4) (a) We enjoyed a lot at the temple fair. ……………………………………..
(b) She has a fair complexion. ……………………………………..
Answer:
(1) (a) A bear is an omnivorous animal.
bear – a large, heavy animal
(b) She could not bear the injustice,
bear – to tolerate

(2) (a) A bat is the only bird which is a mammal.
bat – a mammal that flies
(b) His bat broke as it struck the ball.
bat – a wooden implement used for hitting the ball in many games.

(3) (a) He had to pay a fine for breaking the traffic signal.
fine – penalty
(b) Use a fine cloth for the baby’s clothes,
fine – delicate, soft

(4) (a) We enjoyed a lot at the temple fair.
fair – a gathering of stalls and amusements for public entertainment
(b) She has a fair complexion, fair – light, not dark

Maharashtra Board Class 10 English Kumarbharati Unit 1.3 Questions and Answers

Word

Meaning

Sentence

(a) led
lead(b) role
roll(c) air
heir(d) feat
feet(e) reign
rein
rain

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Word

Meaning

Sentence

(a) led

past participle of lead (to guide or conduct)

The captain led his team to safety.

lead

graphite used as part of a pencil

Do you have a lead pencil?

(b) role

a part (in a play, film, etc.)

Marie got the leading role in the new movie.

roll

move in a particular direction by turning over and over

The boy wanted to roll in the mud while playing.

(c) air

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth

There Is a lot of humidity in the air during the monsoon.

heir

successor or inheritor

The family did not know who the heir to the property was.

(d) feat

a great achievement

Climbing Mt. Everest is a feat.

feet

a unit of measurement

The girl saw to her shock that the lion was only a few feet away.

(e) reign

rule as king or queen

Queen Elizabeth’s reign has been a long one.

rein

a restraining influence

The new manager kept a tight rein on her employees.

rain

water that falls In drops from clouds in the sky

Children love to play in the rain.

(B) The following Homographs have the same spelling and pronunciation but can have different meanings. Make sentences of your own to show the difference.

Answer:
(a) firm: (i) My neighbour recently Joined an electronics firm as Sales Executive.
(ii) Many people feel that they must be firm with their children when they are growing.

(b) train: (i) The train left from platform 2 at seven p.m. sharp.
(ii) You must always train your pets to obey you.

(c) type: (i) The man asked his secretary to type the letter immediately.
(ii) Cows eat only a particular type of grass.

(d) post: (i) My aunt quit her job because she felt that the post was not suitable for her.
(ii) The little boy ran to the post office to post the letter to Santa Claus.

(e) current : (i) The minister was disturbed when he read about the current situation of unrest In the country.
(ii) It is a difficult task to row against the current in a river.

1. Date of Birth: 15 April, 1919
2. Qualifications: Empire Pilot Training Course at RAF (Cranwell)
3. Responsibilities:

(4) Achievements:

(5) Awards:

– Distinguished Flying Cross (1944)
– Padma Vibhushan

(6) After retirement: Ambassador to Switzerland; Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
(Students can put these points attractively in boxes and use highlighting techniques.)

Suddenly, she saw two little boys, Rohan and Sohan, come out from the neighbouring hut to play in the water. As Sanyogita watched, there came a sudden gush of water and the boys were dragged towards an open manhole, which had been marked with a pole. They caught hold of the pole, but the pole began to tilt. It would soon fall—and the boys would go down the manhole!

Sanyogita ran as fast as she could towards the boys. Pulling a rope from a nearby door, she looped it around a large stone. She held onto the rope and extended her hand towards the boys. “Catch my hand, Sohan, Rohan,” she shouted. “Catch! Catch soon!”

The boys were in a panic but they did as they were told. Sohan held Rohan’s leg, Rohan held Sanyogita’s hand, and Sanyogita held onto the rope.

“Help! Help! she shouted, knowing that if the rope broke or the stone was dislodged, they would all go into the manhole.

She stood there shivering, her arms numb, for nearly 15 minutes before help arrived. Sanyogita collapsed after the incident. The news of her brave deed spread far and wide, and reached the ears of 1 the Prime Minister, who decided to honour her with an award. And so, with tears of joy and pride, the 10- I year-old Sanyogita More received the National Bravery ‘ Award from the Prime Minister.

Affix recent
passport size
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Application For Recruitment
Rect notice No 1234

1. Post applied for
2. Name and surname of Candidate (in Block letters)
3. Father’s Name ………………………………… Mother’s Name …………………………………
4. Date of Birth
5. Contact details :
Tel. No. (Res) …………………... Mobile No.
Email ID …………………...
6. Permanent Address :
House No./Street/Village …………………...
Post Office …………………...
District ………………….. State …………………...
Pincode …………………...
7. Educational Qualifications :

8. Whether registered at any employment exchange Yes/ No ………………….. (If yes, mention registration number and the name of the Employment Exchange.)

9. Outstanding achievements in extra-curricular activities/ sports/ games, etc.
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10. Why you wish to join Armed Forces. …………………………………………………………………
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