Pranshu's English Classroom (CBSE)

The City of the Tobors by Jan Carew (Summary Only For Reading) One night, Derf cannot sleep as he thinks about how to get into The Centre. The next morning, as Derf takes a lift to his workshop on the fourth floor of the city, a Tobor is on duty at the door and counts the workers. Derf sees a female Nem holding a baby. The Tobor refuses to let the female Nem take the baby inside. The female Nem argues that the baby will not be trouble her and she will work hard. The Tobor is unmoved and tells her to take the baby to the clinic.  An angry Derf wants to fight the Tobors but he knows that the only way is by going into The Centre. Derf works at a simple computer. He feeds questions into his computer for it to print out answers, but he can only think about how to get inside The Centre. Then, Derf’s computer makes a new noise as Derf has asked a wrong question. The computer cannot answer a question like that. It tells Derf that it does not understand the question and requests him to ask ...

   The Last Leaf – by O. Henry A. Word Meanings (with context) Pneumonia  – a serious lung disease causing difficulty in breathing Convinced  – completely sure about something Shivering  – shaking slightly due to cold or fear Masterpiece  – a work of outstanding skill or artistry Scarcely  – hardly; almost not Gaze  – to look steadily and intently Beckon  – to signal or call someone Frail  – weak and delicate Bare  – without covering; empty Sacrifice  – giving up something valuable for others B. Short Answer Questions (4 × 2 marks) Q1. Why did Johnsy believe she would die? Johnsy believed she would die when the last leaf fell from the ivy vine, as she had linked her life with it. Q2. How did Sue try to help Johnsy recover? Sue took care of Johnsy lovingly, encouraged her to eat, and tried to divert her mind from negative thoughts. Q3. Who was Behrman and what was his dream? Behrman was an old painter who lived downstairs and dr...

The Fight by Ruskin Bond (Summary Only For Reading) Ranji, a young boy, had recently moved to a place called Rajpur. It was summer, and since his school hadn't started, Ranji spent his days exploring the nearby hills and forests. One hot day, he discovered a beautiful pool hidden in the forest. The water was clear, and Ranji could see the smooth pebbles at the bottom. Having grown up in a desert town where the only water he knew was muddy and dirty, this pool was like a dream to him. Without hesitation, he jumped in and enjoyed a refreshing swim. The next day, Ranji returned to the pool. While he was relaxing by the water, he noticed another boy staring at him. The boy, a bit older than Ranji, seemed angry and asked Ranji why he was at the pool. He claimed the pool belonged to him. Ranji responded that anyone could use the pool, which angered the boy further. The two boys soon got into a heated argument that led to a fight. After a long, exhausting struggle, neither of them won. Th...

  ASL Topics List General Topics 1.Work from Home 2.Post Covid world 3.Energy Crisis 4.Hybrid Culture in offices 5.How to improve yourself. 6.Time Management 7.Pleasure of Helping others 8. Pleasure lies in game not in victory 9. Being obedient student 10. Benefits of activity based learning 11. How to improve the cleanliness of your area. 12. Discipline is linked with  success. 13. Punctuality promises success. 14. Stay ahead with perseverance. 15. Stay calm and remain classy. 16. My first adventure. 17. How I overcame my fear 18. My weight loss journey 19. Studies in online classes 20 ebooks Technology Educational Technology Future of technology in India Online classes during a lockdown Teens on social media Online social networking for elders Smartphones vs smart people Searching answers on google Open Book Exams Mandatory CBT for IIT-JEE Are smart classes smart enough? Positive Effects of Gaming Augmented Reality vs Virtual Reality Social media ethics E-sports Online Games...