Answer: According to Alexander Pope, the trees help the happy man by providing him with shade in the summer and wood for fire in the winter.
Me and the Ecology Bit
Q2. Which animal messes up Ms. Greene's yard?
Answer: It is the narrator's (Jim's) dog that digs up Ms. Greene's garden and messes up her yard.
Gillu
Q3. How did Gillu nurse the narrator during her indisposition?
Answer: When the narrator was ill, Gillu would sit near her head on her pillow and gently stroke her forehead and hair with his bushy tail, acting like a nurse.
Indian Culture
Q4. Which spirit underlies the changes of Indian history?
Answer: The spirit of "Unity in Diversity" underlies the changes of Indian history. Despite many invasions and foreign influences, Indian culture has maintained a unique continuity.
Polythene Bag
Q5. In the poem 'Polythene Bag', what causes pain?
Answer: The 'hurt' or pain caused by the polythene bag keeps coming back. It represents the lasting pain of separation or grief that, like plastic, does not dissolve or go away easily.
The Empty Heart
Q6. Why was the man given seven pots of gold?
Answer: The man was given seven pots of gold to satisfy his greed. However, instead of being happy, he became more greedy and wanted to fill the eighth pot, ruining his health and peace of mind.
Thinner Than a Crescent
Q7. Why is Radha crying?
Answer: Radha is crying because of the intense pain of separation from her beloved Lord Krishna. Her grief is so deep that she has become thinner than the crescent moon.
Paragraph Writing (5 Marks)
Topic: Student Life
Student life is the most important period of a person's life. It is the time for learning and building character. A student's main duty is to study hard and acquire knowledge. Besides studies, students should also take part in sports and other activities. Discipline and punctuality are key virtues of student life. It prepares us for future challenges.
Application Writing (5 Marks)
Q. Write an application to your hostel warden requesting him to ensure cleanliness.
To,
The Warden,
Boys' Hostel, [School Name]
Subject: Request for cleanliness in the hostel.
Sir,
Most respectfully, I want to draw your attention to the unhygienic condition of our hostel. The sweepers are irregular, and garbage is piled up in the corridors. This is causing a bad smell and mosquitoes.
I request you to kindly ensure regular cleaning of the hostel premises.
Yours faithfully,
Name: XYZ
Room No: 10
Notice Writing (5 Marks)
Q. Write a notice inviting entry for inter-class drama competition.
NOTICE DRAMA COMPETITION Date: 15th Feb 2026
All the students are hereby informed that our school is organizing an Inter-Class Drama Competition on 25th Feb 2026 in the school auditorium. Interested students should give their names to the undersigned by 20th Feb.