The Snake and the Mirror Vocabulary/Glossary/Meanings for 9th class English with pictures

The snake and the mirror

Glossary (contextual meanings)

 coil : arrange (something long and flexible) in a coil

full-blooded: strong

homeopath : a homeopathy doctor

attentively : paying close attention

tale : story

familiar : well known from long or close association.

electrified : charged with electricity; having an electric current passing through

set up : to begin or start

meagre : small in quantity

possessed : have as belonging to one; own

solitary : single

vest : an undergarment worn on the upper part of the body, typically having no sleeves.

gable : the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof

beam : a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building.

take time off : take time off from work; stop working temporarily

tempt : have an urge or inclination to do something

admirer : a person who has a particular regard for someone or something

make your presence feel : to have a strong effect on other people or on a situation

moustache : a strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip

bachelor : a man who is not and has never been married

earth-shaking : very important, shocking

pace up and down : to walk with regular steps around a small area, because you are worried, nervous, or impatient

plenty : a large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough

thud : a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

wriggle : twist and turn with quick writhing movements

simultaneous : occurring, operating, or done at the same time

slither : move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

tremble : shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, or excitement

turn to stone : to become completely still, not moving

surround : to enclose on all sides

Creator : the God

in the flesh : present physically, completely real

leaden : of the colour of lead; dull grey

drain : deprive of strength or vitality

lurk : be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.

feebly : in a way that lacks strength or force

closer quarters : immediate contact or close range

for all (one) is worth : to the greatest degree or extent of one's ability; to the utmost; as vigorously or intensely as possible

life companion : a person who will share your life and act as your major partner

sprinter : an athlete who races over short distances

taken with : attracted by

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The snake and the mirror

Glossary (contextual meanings)

 coil : arrange (something long and flexible) in a coil

full-blooded: strong

homeopath : a homeopathy doctor

attentively : paying close attention

tale : story

familiar : well known from long or close association.

electrified : charged with electricity; having an electric current passing through

set up : to begin or start

meagre : small in quantity

possessed : have as belonging to one; own

solitary : single

vest : an undergarment worn on the upper part of the body, typically having no sleeves.

gable : the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof

beam : a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building.

take time off : take time off from work; stop working temporarily

tempt : have an urge or inclination to do something

admirer : a person who has a particular regard for someone or something

make your presence feel : to have a strong effect on other people or on a situation

moustache : a strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip

bachelor : a man who is not and has never been married

earth-shaking : very important, shocking

pace up and down : to walk with regular steps around a small area, because you are worried, nervous, or impatient

plenty : a large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough

thud : a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

wriggle : twist and turn with quick writhing movements

simultaneous : occurring, operating, or done at the same time

slither : move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

tremble : shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, or excitement

turn to stone : to become completely still, not moving

surround : to enclose on all sides

Creator : the God

in the flesh : present physically, completely real

leaden : of the colour of lead; dull grey

drain : deprive of strength or vitality

lurk : be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.

feebly : in a way that lacks strength or force

closer quarters : immediate contact or close range

for all (one) is worth : to the greatest degree or extent of one's ability; to the utmost; as vigorously or intensely as possible

life companion : a person who will share your life and act as your major partner

sprinter : an athlete who races over short distances

taken with : attracted by

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I Will Do It : important comprehension questions and answers for class 10 English for note making

 I WILL DO IT 

Possible comprehension questions and answers for note making

1. What do Murthy’s seniors ask him to do? 

When the seniors get doubt in Mathematics or Physics, they ask Murthy to help them in solving the problems. This shows us that Murthy is a brilliant child.

2. He could have gone unnoticed in a crowd. Why? 

As Murthy was short in size among his classmates, he could have gone unnoticed in a crowd.

3. There was a spark in his eyes. When and why? 

When somebody asked Murthy some doubt in Mathematics or Physics, there was a spark in his eyes. He was very much interested in Math and Physics.

4. How fast could he grasp the theories of science? 

It is said that Murthy could grasp the theories of science faster than the speed of the light. It indicates that he could take no time to understand the subject matters.

5. He prepared for an entrance test. What was it? 

Murthy along with his friends prepared for an entrance test for IIT. He would love to study in an IIT and pursue his degree. 

6. What is the ultimate aim of a bright student? 

According to the passage given the ultimate aim of a bright student is to study in an IIT. But there may be some other aims too for children to fulfil their dreams.

7. Expand IIT and IT. 

IIT stands for Indian Institute of Technology and IT stands for Information Technology.

8. If your father rejects you to join in a college you like after your 10th class, what will you do? 

My father never reject my wished to fulfil. Even though he rejects I definitely understand the reality and obey him.

9. Narayana Murthy is a bright student. Do you agree? Find some supporting statements from the passage. 

Yes, I do agree with the statement. Many evidences are there in the text to support this statement. For example ... His seniors would ask him to solve their problems in Maths or Physics. Without any coaching and sophisticated material he had gotten the better rank in IIT entrance test. He had become the guide for his friends in preparation. 

10. What kind of a student are you? What’s your ultimate aim? 

Write your own answer....

11. Is it really difficult for his father to send Murthy to IIT? Why? 

Yes, it's really difficult for his father to send Murthy to IIT. Because he was a salaried person and had many children to be educated and married off.

12. He had to tell the bitter truth to his son. Who was the father? Who was the son? What was the truth? 

They are Murthy and his father. The truth is that his father couldn't bear the expenses for Murthy's education at IIT.

13. His heart sank in sorrow. Whose heart sank in sorrow? Why? 

When Murthy's father expressed his helplessness to send him to IIT, Murthy's heart sank in sorrow. Because he dreamed of studying at IIT. 

14. Are you an introvert or an extravert? How do you say? 

Write your own answer ...

15. He did not reply his father. Why? 

Murthy didn't reply his father because he had understood the reality and he was an introvert in nature.

16. Why did Murthy go to railway station? 

Murthy went to railway station to send off his friends who were leaving for Madras for their education at IIT Madras.

17. Who is a philanthropist? 

A philanthropist a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

18. What do you learn from Murthy’s life? 

Write your own answer ....

19. ‘Your best friend is yourself and your worst enemy is yourself.’ How? 

It is a quotation taken from Geetha. That means when you think of good and involved in good deeds they will produce good results and become your best friends. When you think of bad and involved in bad deeds they will produced bad results and become your worst enemies. That is your attitude is yourself.

20. What do you think the reason behind Murthy’s success despite facing difficulties?

Despite having some difficulties Murthy excelled in his life. He had believed in hard work, simplicity, uncompromised quality and sincerity. His personal qualities made him success for his dedication, discipline and determination.

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 I WILL DO IT 

Possible comprehension questions and answers for note making

1. What do Murthy’s seniors ask him to do? 

When the seniors get doubt in Mathematics or Physics, they ask Murthy to help them in solving the problems. This shows us that Murthy is a brilliant child.

2. He could have gone unnoticed in a crowd. Why? 

As Murthy was short in size among his classmates, he could have gone unnoticed in a crowd.

3. There was a spark in his eyes. When and why? 

When somebody asked Murthy some doubt in Mathematics or Physics, there was a spark in his eyes. He was very much interested in Math and Physics.

4. How fast could he grasp the theories of science? 

It is said that Murthy could grasp the theories of science faster than the speed of the light. It indicates that he could take no time to understand the subject matters.

5. He prepared for an entrance test. What was it? 

Murthy along with his friends prepared for an entrance test for IIT. He would love to study in an IIT and pursue his degree. 

6. What is the ultimate aim of a bright student? 

According to the passage given the ultimate aim of a bright student is to study in an IIT. But there may be some other aims too for children to fulfil their dreams.

7. Expand IIT and IT. 

IIT stands for Indian Institute of Technology and IT stands for Information Technology.

8. If your father rejects you to join in a college you like after your 10th class, what will you do? 

My father never reject my wished to fulfil. Even though he rejects I definitely understand the reality and obey him.

9. Narayana Murthy is a bright student. Do you agree? Find some supporting statements from the passage. 

Yes, I do agree with the statement. Many evidences are there in the text to support this statement. For example ... His seniors would ask him to solve their problems in Maths or Physics. Without any coaching and sophisticated material he had gotten the better rank in IIT entrance test. He had become the guide for his friends in preparation. 

10. What kind of a student are you? What’s your ultimate aim? 

Write your own answer....

11. Is it really difficult for his father to send Murthy to IIT? Why? 

Yes, it's really difficult for his father to send Murthy to IIT. Because he was a salaried person and had many children to be educated and married off.

12. He had to tell the bitter truth to his son. Who was the father? Who was the son? What was the truth? 

They are Murthy and his father. The truth is that his father couldn't bear the expenses for Murthy's education at IIT.

13. His heart sank in sorrow. Whose heart sank in sorrow? Why? 

When Murthy's father expressed his helplessness to send him to IIT, Murthy's heart sank in sorrow. Because he dreamed of studying at IIT. 

14. Are you an introvert or an extravert? How do you say? 

Write your own answer ...

15. He did not reply his father. Why? 

Murthy didn't reply his father because he had understood the reality and he was an introvert in nature.

16. Why did Murthy go to railway station? 

Murthy went to railway station to send off his friends who were leaving for Madras for their education at IIT Madras.

17. Who is a philanthropist? 

A philanthropist a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

18. What do you learn from Murthy’s life? 

Write your own answer ....

19. ‘Your best friend is yourself and your worst enemy is yourself.’ How? 

It is a quotation taken from Geetha. That means when you think of good and involved in good deeds they will produce good results and become your best friends. When you think of bad and involved in bad deeds they will produced bad results and become your worst enemies. That is your attitude is yourself.

20. What do you think the reason behind Murthy’s success despite facing difficulties?

Despite having some difficulties Murthy excelled in his life. He had believed in hard work, simplicity, uncompromised quality and sincerity. His personal qualities made him success for his dedication, discipline and determination.

If you find the meanings of the answers difficult what the video lessons in Telugu explanation here by clicking the links given below 👇👇👇

12 and 14.07.2021 News Report, Diary Entry and Invitation for class 10 and all other classes SIET L4 Bridge course (X)

News Report - Diary Entry - Invitation

SIET Bridge Course || L4 (X) || ENGLISH -News Report, Diary Entry & Invitation || 12.07.21 and 14.07.2021

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News Report - Diary Entry - Invitation

SIET Bridge Course || L4 (X) || ENGLISH -News Report, Diary Entry & Invitation || 12.07.21 and 14.07.2021

     Here is the video lessons on how to write a news report, diary entry and an invitation. Do watch the lessons before you do the worksheet. The questions may be answered perfectly by watching the video lessons. 👇👇👇👇👇

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09 and 13.07.2021 Editing for 8th and 9th also useful for all other classes SIET Bridge Course | L3 (8th & 9th TM and EM)

 09th and 13th .07.2021 Editing for 8th and 9th also useful for all other classes SIET Bridge Course | L3 (8th & 9th TM and EM)

Here is a video lesson that deals with the easy techniques to find the errors in a sentence. Watch the entire video lesson and answer the quiz that is provided below the video. You can get the results immediately after submitting the quiz. Just take a screen shot of your results and share it among your friends and teachers.

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 09th and 13th .07.2021 Editing for 8th and 9th also useful for all other classes SIET Bridge Course | L3 (8th & 9th TM and EM)

Here is a video lesson that deals with the easy techniques to find the errors in a sentence. Watch the entire video lesson and answer the quiz that is provided below the video. You can get the results immediately after submitting the quiz. Just take a screen shot of your results and share it among your friends and teachers.

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07 and 08.07.2021 Degrees of Comparison - Bridge Course (L3 for classes 8 and 9)

07. and 08.07.2021 Degrees of Comparison - Bridge Course 

(L3 for classes 8 and 9) SCERT Telangana SIET TS Digital Class and Worksheet

        Here is a list of some adjectives with their degrees of comparison. You can make use of them while doing the quiz. క్రింద ఇచ్చిన లిస్ట్ చదివి వీడియో పాఠం చూసి  వర్క్ షీట్ పూర్తి చేయండి. 

Degrees Of Comparison List
Positive Degree	Comparative Degree	Superlative Degree
angry	angrier	angriest
able	abler	ablest
bad	worse	worst
bitter	bitterer	bitterest
big	bigger	biggest
black	blacker	blackest
bold	bolder	boldest
brave	braver	bravest
bright	brighter	brightest
busy	busier	busiest
beautiful	more beautiful	most beautiful
broad	broader	broadest
calm	calmer	calmest
chewy	chewier	chewiest
cheap	cheaper	cheapest
chubby	chubbier	chubbiest
clean	cleaner	cleanest
clear	clear	clearest
close	closer	closest
cloudy	cloudier	cloudiest
clever	cleverer	cleverest
cold	colder	coldest
crazy	crazier	craziest
cool	cooler	coolest
creamy	creamier	creamiest
crispy	crispier	crispiest
creepy	creepier	creepiest
cruel	crueller	cruellest
curly	curly	curliest
crunchy	crunchier	crunchiest
cute	cuter	cutest
dark	darker	darkest
deep	deeper	deepest
dirty	dirtier	dirtiest
dry	drier	driest
easy	easier	easiest
early	earlier	earliest
far	further/farther	furthest/farthest
fat	fatter	fattest
fast	faster	fastest
few	fewer	fewest
fine	finer	finest
friendly	friendlier	friendliest
funny	funnier	funniest
fit	fitter	fittest
full	fuller	fullest
good	better	best
great	greater	greatest
guilty	guilter	guiltiest
happy	happier	happiest
hard	harder	hardest
healthy	healthier	healthiest
heavy	heavier	heaviest
hungry	hungrier	hungriest
high	higher	highest
hot	hotter	hottest
handsome	more handsome	most handsome
kind	kinder	kindest
lazy	lazier	laziest
large	larger	largest
late	later	latest
light	lighter	lightest
long	longer	longest
little   (amount)	less	least
little   (size)	littler	littlest
lovely	lovelier	loveliest
low	lower	lowest
loud	louder	loudest
many	more	most
naughty	naughtier	naughtiest
narrow	narrower	narrowest
near	nearer	nearest
nasty	nastier	nastiest
new	newer	newest
neat	neater	neatest
nice	nicer	nicest
noisy	noisier	noisiest
needy	needier	neediest
old	older/elder	oldest/eldest
popular	more popular	most popular
polite	politer	politest
plain	plainer	plainest
poor	poorer	poorest
proud	prouder	proudest
pure	purer	purest
pretty	prettier	prettiest
quiet	quieter	quietest
quick	quicker	quickest
raw	rawer	rawest
rare	rarer	rarest
ripe	riper	ripest
rich	richer	richest
rough	rougher	roughest
risky	riskier	riskiest
rude	ruder	rudest
safe	safer	safest
sad	sadder	saddest
short	shorter	shortest
shiny	shinier	shiniest
shy	shyer	shyest
simple	simpler	simplest
slow	slower	slowest
slim	slimmer	slimmest
small	smaller	smallest
smart	smarter	smartest
smooth	smoother	smoothest
soft	softer	softest
strict	stricter	strictest
strange	stranger	strangest
strong	stronger	strongest
tall	taller	tallest
tasty	tastier	tastiest
thick	thicker	thickest
thin	thinner	thinnest
tiny	tinier	tiniest
ugly	uglier	ugliest
wealthy	wealthier	wealthiest
warm	warmer	warmest
weak	weaker	weakest
wet	wetter	wettest
wild	wilder	wildest
wide	wider	widest
wise	wiser	wisest
worthy	worthier	worthiest
young	younger	youngest

  

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07. and 08.07.2021 Degrees of Comparison - Bridge Course 

(L3 for classes 8 and 9) SCERT Telangana SIET TS Digital Class and Worksheet

        Here is a list of some adjectives with their degrees of comparison. You can make use of them while doing the quiz. క్రింద ఇచ్చిన లిస్ట్ చదివి వీడియో పాఠం చూసి  వర్క్ షీట్ పూర్తి చేయండి. 

Degrees Of Comparison List
Positive Degree	Comparative Degree	Superlative Degree
angry	angrier	angriest
able	abler	ablest
bad	worse	worst
bitter	bitterer	bitterest
big	bigger	biggest
black	blacker	blackest
bold	bolder	boldest
brave	braver	bravest
bright	brighter	brightest
busy	busier	busiest
beautiful	more beautiful	most beautiful
broad	broader	broadest
calm	calmer	calmest
chewy	chewier	chewiest
cheap	cheaper	cheapest
chubby	chubbier	chubbiest
clean	cleaner	cleanest
clear	clear	clearest
close	closer	closest
cloudy	cloudier	cloudiest
clever	cleverer	cleverest
cold	colder	coldest
crazy	crazier	craziest
cool	cooler	coolest
creamy	creamier	creamiest
crispy	crispier	crispiest
creepy	creepier	creepiest
cruel	crueller	cruellest
curly	curly	curliest
crunchy	crunchier	crunchiest
cute	cuter	cutest
dark	darker	darkest
deep	deeper	deepest
dirty	dirtier	dirtiest
dry	drier	driest
easy	easier	easiest
early	earlier	earliest
far	further/farther	furthest/farthest
fat	fatter	fattest
fast	faster	fastest
few	fewer	fewest
fine	finer	finest
friendly	friendlier	friendliest
funny	funnier	funniest
fit	fitter	fittest
full	fuller	fullest
good	better	best
great	greater	greatest
guilty	guilter	guiltiest
happy	happier	happiest
hard	harder	hardest
healthy	healthier	healthiest
heavy	heavier	heaviest
hungry	hungrier	hungriest
high	higher	highest
hot	hotter	hottest
handsome	more handsome	most handsome
kind	kinder	kindest
lazy	lazier	laziest
large	larger	largest
late	later	latest
light	lighter	lightest
long	longer	longest
little   (amount)	less	least
little   (size)	littler	littlest
lovely	lovelier	loveliest
low	lower	lowest
loud	louder	loudest
many	more	most
naughty	naughtier	naughtiest
narrow	narrower	narrowest
near	nearer	nearest
nasty	nastier	nastiest
new	newer	newest
neat	neater	neatest
nice	nicer	nicest
noisy	noisier	noisiest
needy	needier	neediest
old	older/elder	oldest/eldest
popular	more popular	most popular
polite	politer	politest
plain	plainer	plainest
poor	poorer	poorest
proud	prouder	proudest
pure	purer	purest
pretty	prettier	prettiest
quiet	quieter	quietest
quick	quicker	quickest
raw	rawer	rawest
rare	rarer	rarest
ripe	riper	ripest
rich	richer	richest
rough	rougher	roughest
risky	riskier	riskiest
rude	ruder	rudest
safe	safer	safest
sad	sadder	saddest
short	shorter	shortest
shiny	shinier	shiniest
shy	shyer	shyest
simple	simpler	simplest
slow	slower	slowest
slim	slimmer	slimmest
small	smaller	smallest
smart	smarter	smartest
smooth	smoother	smoothest
soft	softer	softest
strict	stricter	strictest
strange	stranger	strangest
strong	stronger	strongest
tall	taller	tallest
tasty	tastier	tastiest
thick	thicker	thickest
thin	thinner	thinnest
tiny	tinier	tiniest
ugly	uglier	ugliest
wealthy	wealthier	wealthiest
warm	warmer	warmest
weak	weaker	weakest
wet	wetter	wettest
wild	wilder	wildest
wide	wider	widest
wise	wiser	wisest
worthy	worthier	worthiest
young	younger	youngest

  

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