Descriptive Paragraph Writing Class 9 Format, Topics, Examples, Samples
Descriptive Paragraph:
Descriptive paragraph is an art of describing a person, a place or an event. This is a number of sentences grouped together and relating to one topic or a group of related sentences that develop a single point.
How to write a Descriptive Paragraph:
- The paragraph should be started with the topic given and moved serially in an organized way till the end. Towards the end of your writing, summarize your opinion about the topic.
- Word limit as prescribed (usually 100-150) has to be followed strictly in order to make your writing perfect in every sence.
- Focus on the topic and highlight the key points in that in a logical order.
- Each paragraph must deal with one topic or idea i.e., every sentence in the paragraph must be closely connected with the main topic of the paragraph.
- There should be logical sequence of thought or development of the subject. Events must be related in the order of their occurrence.
- In order to avoid monotomy, the paragraph should not always be of the same sentence construction.
(i) Person:
Question 1.
Write a descriptive paragraph on our beloved Prime Minister in about 100-150 words based on the given cues :
Narendra Damodardas Modi – honest, hardworking, humble – no desire of name, fame – service to the nation – to take country to greater heights.
Answer:
Our Prime Minister:
Our Prime Minister, Narendra Damodardas Modi is my favourite leader. He is considered to be the world’s foremost leader. He has all the qualities of a true leader. He is very energetic, honest and hardworking. He is very humble. His simplicity connotes him. There is no trace of any pride in him. He is very different from other political leaders. He has no desire for any name, fame or riches. He is a faultless and blotless personality. Service to the nation is the only mission of his life. All the Indians hold him in high esteem and expect that he will take the country to greater heights.
Question 2.
Write a descriptive paragraph on ‘My Best Friend’ in about 100-150 words based on the following cues.
Input : name – where he lives – parents/ family – nature – qualities – habits – behaviour towards others – your feeling about him.
Answer:
My Best Friend:
The popular saying ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’ fits my friend, Anil. I am lucky to have such a sincere and true friend. He is my neighbour and classmate, too. He has qualities of head and heart. He is intelligent and always stands first in the class. He always helps me and other students in studies and in other affairs. His father is a professor and mother, a religious, homely lady. He is kind, obedient, polite, well-behaved and helpful. So, all love him. His dress is never dirty or untidy. He has great regard and respect for teachers and elders and love for youngers. I am really proud of my friend.
Question 3.
Write a paragraph on the Science Hero- Stephen Hawking in about 100-150 words based on the given cues. born on 8th January 1942 – graduated from Oxford in 1962 – got sick – diagnosed with ALS – contribution to cosmology – Quantum gravity and black holes – Died on 14 March 2018
Answer:
Science Hero-Stephen Hawking:
Stephen Hawking was the great theoretical physicist in the world. He was bom on 8th January 1942 in Oxford,England. He graduated from Oxford at the age of twenty, in 1962. During a trip to Persia,he got sick. The doctor said he would live for only two and a half years. He steadily grew crippled and after a while he was bedridden and could not walk. After years of struggling with fear, he overcame it. Stephen Hawking has made importance contributions to cosmology. He was an expert on Black Holes. He did remarkable research in the field of Theoretical cosmology, Quantum Gravity and Black Holes. He was honoured with the Albert Einstein Award in 1979. Despite having terrible problems, he became part of the beginning of a new scientific era. He has remark-ably increased our understanding of the universe we live in. He passed away on 14 March, 2018.
Question 4.
Use the following cues to write a paragraph describing one of the security guards posted at the main gate of your apartments, in about 100-150 words.
- Ganeshan – a retired soldier-working as security guard
- Age – around 50
- Build-tall and robust
- Big moustache, intimidating looks
- Sincere, dutiful and conscientious worker-very alert-good presence of mind
- Popular – helpful towards the old and children, caught a gang of robbers once
Answer:
The Dutiful Security Gaurd:
Ganeshan is a retired soldier, around 50 years old man, works as a security guard at the main gate of Saraswati apartments. He is a tall man and of robust built. Being a retired soldier he has a very good physique and stamina. He has intimidating looks with big moustache. He is sincere, dutiful and conscientious worker who works with alert and good presence of mind. Ganeshan is popular among the residents. He is helpful towards the old and children. Once he faught very bravely to catch a gang of robbers. He is a man of principles who is faithful to his duties.
Question 5.
Given below you can see some notes on Dr. Radhakrishnan, former President of India and a great Indian Scholar and Philosopher. Use the information to write a short bio-sketch of his.
Birth : Bom in Tirutani near Madras, 1888
Family : Belonged to a poor Brahmin family
Education : Graduated from Madras Christian college
Teaching : Taught philosophy at Madras, Career Mysore and Calcutta Universities;
Professor of Eastern Religions at Oxford in 1936.
Later life : Indian Ambassador to the U.S.S.R in 1949; Vice-President of India in 1952; President of India from 1962 to 1967.
Works : Written many books: The Hindu
Way of Life, The Indian Philosophy, Eastern Religion and Thought are among his famous books.
Death : 1975
Answer:
Dr. Radhakrishnan, was the former President of India and a great Indian Scholar and Philosopher. His complete name was Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. He was born in Tirutani near Madras in 1888, in a poor Brahmin family. Dr. Radhakrishnan graduated from Madras Christian College. He took teaching as his profession and taught philosophy at Madras, Mysore and Calcutta Universities. Later he became the professor of Eastern Religions at Oxford in 1936.
Dr. Radhakrishnan later became the Indian Ambassador to the U.S.S.R. in 1949, then Vice-President of India in 1952 and later became the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. He also wrote many books such as The Hindu way of Life, Eastern Religion and Thought and many more. He died in 1975.
Question 6.
Childhood is the time when adequate nutrition is very essential for healthy growth. Improper diet in this age may result in heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes. Based on the following cartoon in a newspaper showing the effect of unhealthy eating habits and a sedentary life-style on children these days, write a descriptive paragraph on Healthy Life-Style for Children in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
Healthy Life-Style for Children:
The number of cases of obesity among children is increasing at an alarming rate. A child needs adequate nutritive food along with a lot of physical exercise for healthy growth. But these days, we find most of the children addicted to TV. These couch potatoes eat junk food which is full of fat having little nutritive value. No exercise, eating junk food, drinking cold drinks makes them fat and prone to heart diseases, cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes. If the life-style and eating habits of these children are not changed, they are sure to develop obesity and many other physical and mental problems.
Questions for Practice:
Question 1.
Given below is some information about a gardener. Write a descriptive paragraph on the gardener in about 100-150 words based on this information.
5 ft- black complexion – black hair- 30 yrs old- high school passed- married- 2 childern- kind, helpful-love plants- environmentalist- use bio compost.
Question 2.
Given below is some information about the principal of ABC public school. Use the information to write a descriptive paragraph about her in 100¬150 words.
Very educated – talented – holds 4 degrees – 40 yrs experience – kind hearted – bright visions – started – NGO – girls of slums.
Question 3.
Write a descriptive paragraph on My Favourite Leader in about 100-150 words based on the following inputs :
Input : name – why your favourite – his qualities and works – life in brief.
Question 4.
Write a descriptive paragraph on ‘My Class Teacher’ in about 100-150 words based on the given cues.
Name- age- a seeing eye- a thinking mind and feeling heart- fills knowledge- charming personality- remains in touch with the parents- his behaviour wiith the other teachers and society.
(ii) Place:
Question 1.
Write a descriptive paragraph on ‘My School’ in about 100-150 words based on the given cues :
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Patna-Beautiful ‘C’ shaped building-Vast playground-30 rooms and a conference room-03 science laboratories -Physics, Chemistry and Biology-2 computer labs – A library full of books – A group of learned teachers and well-disciplined 1500 students – Principal-Vibrant, talented, excellent administrator and child loving
Answer:
My School:
I have been the student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Patna since the beginning of my school life. This is a ‘C’ shaped big building, spread in an area of about 2 acres. The rooms are big, airy, well-ventilated and furnished’With modern class room furniture. The school has three separate laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology respectively. Besides, it has two air conditioned computer labs with internet facilities. Ahuge library with books on various subjects is the pride of the school, Education for all round development is imparted by a group of learned teachers to 1500 well-disciplined students. The school is well nm by our vibrant and talented administrator and affectionate Principal Mrs.Sarita Srivastava.
Question 2.
Ramesh, a student of ABC Public School, went on trekking during his NCC camp in Himachal Pradesh. Using these notes, together with your own in the unit Adventure, write a brief description for Ramesh about his trekking experience in about 100-150 words. Base camp at Raison in Manikaran hot water springs-trekking from Raison to Jana-virgin greenery, Beas river bank-walk thrilling-reached Pinni via Bringta bridge- water tumultuous and horrifying-crossed dense forests and hills-a ghost like place- required a rare courage to cross-saw rare birds-nature in full glory-fascinating- reached Manikaran Hot Springs-rare scenes still fresh.
Answer:
An Adventure to Manikaran:
I, Ramesh, a student of ABC Public School, went on trekking during my NCC camp to Himachal Pradesh. I selected Raison as base camp. From there I started trekking to Jana virgin greenery. I trekked along the thrilling bank of river Beas and reached Pinni via Bringta bridge. Throughout the journey, the water of the river was tumultuous and horrifying. I even crossed dense forests and hills. This was beautiful and bountiful. Finally, I reached at my destination, Manikaran hot spring. At first, it looked like a ghostly place, and I decided not to go forward. But after coming out of this fear, I marched a little forward and then suddenly was charmed by the beauty of nature around. It was lush green. I saw many colourful rare birds singing and flying. It was fascinating and the natural beauty was marvellous. That scene is still alive within me and I quite rejoice its memory.
Question 3.
You have been served with the following notes on ‘Kashmir’. Develop a paragraph on “Kashmir : The Paradise of India” using all these notes.
Kashmir
- Surrounded by mountains, snow covered peaks, beautiful lakes and gardens.
- Kesar (saffron) grown on hilly terrain.
- Visited by tourists throughout the year.
- Kashmiri people keep Kangri to warm themselves.
- Wicker work, Kashmiri embroidery, walnut work – the chief handicrafts of Kashmiri people.
- Dal Lake – the famous one – House boats.
- Kashmir – heaven on earth created by God.
- People – helpful – enjoy delicious food.
Answer:
Kashmir : The Paradise of India:
Kashmir, the paradise of India, is surrounded by mountains, snow covered peaks, beautiful lakes and gardens. Kesar (saffron) is grown on hilly terrain which provides spell binding scene. Kashmir is being visited by tourists throughout the year. Kangri is a dress used by Kashmiris to warm themselves. Home industry like wicker work, Kashmiri embroidery, and walnut work is well developed here. These are the main handicrafts of Kashmiri people. Glacially formed Dal Lake is famous for house boat here. Kashmir is the heaven on the earth created by God. People are very helpful and enjoy delicious home cooked food. Kashmir is truly a wonder.
Question 4.
Write a descriptive paragraph on A Visit to a Historical Monumnet/A Visit to the Red Fort in about 100-150 words based on the following cues:
Input : P.M. hoists flag – addresses nation from Red Fort – its’location – trench around – only, one gate for public – Meena Bazar – Diwan-e-aam, Diwan-e-khas, Hamams, Rang Mahal other parts – reflect Mughal art, culture etc.
Answer:
A Visit to a Historical Monument
Or
A Visit to the Red Fort:
To me, the Red Fort is not only a historical monument but a symbol of India’s freedom. So last year when I visited my uncle in Delhi, I visited tl^e Red Fort, too. It was built by Shah Jahan. It stanas majestically in front of Chandni Chowk. The Red Fort is made of red sand stone. There is a trench adl around. The entry is by ticket. Only one gate is open for public. As we entered, we saw stairs on our right which went to the rampart from where the P.M. hoists the flag and addresses the nation on the Independence Day. We were not allowed to go up.
A lane led us to the Meena Bazar. The ladies of the royal family used to shop here. The present shops still sell things of Indian art. Then, we saw the Diwan-e-aam where the Mughal kings had their darbar for public. The raised platform and the canopy has beautiful stones inscribed in its flowers. We saw the Diwan-e-khas, Takhtetauz. The Mayur throne was still there without the Kohinoor. We also saw the Hamams, the Rang Mahal, the Sawan and Bhadon Mahal and the Moti Masjid. The visit was not only exciting but gave me a good knowledge of Mughal life, art and culture.
Question 5.
Recently you visited the Taj Mahal in Agra. Write a descriptive paragraph on this famous monument in about 100-150 words based on the following visual cue.
Answer:
Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal is the first of the seven wonders of the world. It is located on the banks of Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was made by Mugal. Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz. It took twenty years for twenty two thousand workers to complete it. It is purely made of white marble and hence is a symbol of love. It is a beautiful piece of architecture and creativity. Taj Mahal is an example of beauty and marvel. It has a beautiful view surrounded by gardens and river. Every year more than 20 lakh people pay visit to Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is truely a piece of marvel in the world.
Question 6.
Recently, you have spent a week in hills at your grandparents’ house. You enjoyed your stay. Write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-150 words describing the joy of living in the lap of nature. Mention the weather, beauty of hills, local people, their crafts etc.
Answer:
Living in Nature’s Lap Recently, I spent a week in hills at my grandpa’s, house in Darjeeling. I enjoyed the close proximity of nature for the first time. The hills were looking like they have their own pride. The tea gardens reminded me about the abode of god. Nature was so pure and eternal that I was even able to listen single breath of mine. Throughout the day, I used to wander in the hills. There roads looked like snakes. Many different animals like yaks were there. Natural beauty of Darjeeling is incomparable.
Question 7.
Write a descriptive paragraph on how I Spent My Last Sunday or A Visit to a Zoo in about 100-150 words based on the following inputs :
Input : name – location – time – water-birds – monkeys and apes in cages – ferocious animals in enclosures – other animals and birds, snakes and reptiles in glass enclosure – elephant-ride – tired returned – how you liked the zoo etc.
Answer:
Zoo is a place where animals and birds are kept in cages or enclosures in their natural surroundings. Last Sunday, I had a chance to visit The Delhi Zoo. After buying the tickets, we entered the zoo. The water-birds, ducks, cranes, storks, kingfisher, etc. swimming in the water canal welcomed us. Some of them were perching on a tree. We moved on to the cages of monkeys and apes. They made faces at us. Then we came to the enclosure of the ferocious animals like tigers, lions and leopards. The lion was sleeping under a tree in its enclosure. The tigress was playing with her cubs. The dancing peacock looked beautiful. The area of the zoo is quite vast. By 5 p.m. we were tired and hungry. We had some snacks and tea in the canteen and returned back home. Watching live animals and birds was a great fun.
Questions for Practice
Question 1.
Write a descriptive paragraph on ‘A Scene at the Polling Booth’ in about 100-150 words based on the following cues :
Your Locality:
Inputs : polling booth in school/community hall – tents of various political parties outside booth – banners displayed – workers guiding voters – giving slips of voter numbers – rush outside – law and order kept – policemen deputed – patrolling inside booth – long queues – no canvassing allowed – one party worker of candidate allowed to sit in – supervises – no cheating – ballot paper given – ink-mark put – secret voting by turns.
Question 2.
You have been served with the following notes on ‘Kashmir’. Develop a descriptive paragraph on “Kashmir : The Paradise of India” in about 100¬150 words using all these notes.
Kashmir
- Surrounded by mountains, snow covered peaks, beautiful lakes and gardens.
- Kesar (saffron) grown on hilly terrain.
- Visited by tourists throughout the year.
- Kashmiri people keep Kangri to warm themselves.
- Wicker work, Kashmiri embroidery, walnut work-the chief handicrafts of Kashmiri people.
- Dal Lake – the famous one – House boats.
- Kashmir – heaven created by God on earth.
- People – helpful – enjoy delicious food.
Question 3.
Write a descriptive paragraph on waiting at the Platform of a Railway Station in about 100-150 words based on the following inputs.
Inputs : full of excitement – amusing – noisy – stream of passengers – crowd – some occupy benches – tea and book stalls – vendors and hawkers – variety of activities – never dull.
Question 4.
Watch the picture given below carefully and minutely. Write a short description of the drawing room shown in the picture. Cover all the details of the picture. The description should be of about 100-150 words.
Hints : Sofa set – Telephone – Table lamp – Centre-table
(iii) Events:
Question 1.
Your school organized a free eye camp for the students of your school during autumn break. Well known eye specialists were invited on this ocassion. Write a descriptive paragraph of this camp in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
Free eye camp: During the autumn break, our school organized a three day free eye camp in the school auditorium. More than 150 students and residents living in the vicinity of the school visited the camp for eye-check-up. Dr. Manmohan, Head of the Deptt., Eye Deptt. Civil Hospital, Ujjain and other prominent eye specialists treated the patients. The patients were provided with spectales and medicines on the spot. The Assistant Commissioner of Bhopal region graced the ocassion with her august presence. The camp benefited the students and the visitors. The services were rendered free of cost. The camp was a great success.
Question 2.
Use the following notes to write a descriptive paragraph of about 100-150 words :
A fire – burning huts – people ran out – a child trapped inside – you/your friends – deeply moved – risky but decided to save – succeeded – bravery award.
Answer:
Fire in the Slum:
14th April 2018 was the day I cannot forget throughout my life. My friends and I were coming from M2k, Saket after watching an evening show. We were passing by the slum of Saket when we witnessed fire in the slum. All the huts were burning, people were running out here and there to save their lives. There was chaos and panic everywhere. People were shouting for help. Some were crying over the loss of their family and belongings. Suddenly, I saw a small child crying for help as he was trapped inside a burning hut.
There was fire around him and he was unable to come out from it. We were deeply moved on his helplessness. Although, it was risky to move in but we decided to save his life. My friends started throwing water on the hut while I got a blanket and jumped in. I covered the child with the blanket and came out. I got some burns but the child was saved. Everyone praised our bravery and later the Chief Minister, awarded us with a bravery award. It was a moment of pride and honour for all of us.
Question 3.
Recently you participated in the painting competition conducted by the postal department. You have won the competition and your painting will be released as a stamp. Add necessary details and write a brief description of the competition.
- Participated in painting competition conducted by postal department
- Took ideas from father
- Used innovative methods in colouring
- Happy to see the output of the painting
- Very excited to see the painting as a stamp
Answer:
A Painting Competition:
Last week I participated in the painting competition conducted by the postal department. The topic for the painting was ‘Global Warming and Children’. I took ideas from my father and participated in the competition. I used innovative methods in colouring the painting. It came out very beautiful. Everyone was happy to see the output of the painting. It was really colourful and had nice colour combination. The painting competition result was announced and my painting was selected for stamp printing. I was thrilled to see my painting on a stamp.
Question 4.
Write a descriptive paragraph on ‘The Annual Day of Your School’/‘The Prize Distribution’ in about 100-150 words based oi) the following cues :
Input: preparations – on the Annual Day – arrangements – who was chief guest – welcome of guests – annual report by Principal – cultural prog. – prize distribution – speech by chief guest – a light refreshment – your feeling about function.
Answer:
The Prize Distribution or The Annual Day of Your School:
The Annual function of our school was celebrated on the 21st September. Preparations started long before the due date. On the 21st September, the school gave a festive appearance with a big pandal, well arranged seats. It was tastefully decorated. Our Chief Guest, the Chief Minister of Delhi, arrived at exact 10 a.m. Our Principal and the other officers welcomed her. The band was played and the scouts saluted the guests. After ‘Vande Matram’, the lamp was lighted by the Chief Guest. ‘Saraswati Vandana’ followed. The Principal welcomed the guests with bouquets of flowers and with words.
Then, he read the annual report. It reflected the achievements of the school. A short cultural programme was staged. The prizes were given away by the Chief Guest. Then, the Chief Guest addressed the students and the teachers. She congratulated them on their achievements and excellent results. After a vote of thanks, the guests were given a light refreshment. The function ended at 1 p.m. It was a grand function memorable for me because I had also got four prizes.
Question 5.
Write a dsescriptive paragraph on ‘The Happiest Day of My Life’ in about 100-150 words based on the following cues:
Input: Day/date – lost’ vision in an accident – how you felt – operation by eye-specialist – prayers of relatives and friends – doctor removed bandages – vision restored – reaction of family – your feelings.
Answer:
The Happiest Day of My Life:
It was the 5th of August, the day when the result of my eye-operation was to be known. In fact, I had lost my vision in an accident. I had become handicapped and completely dependent. I used to remain very sad and depressed. Life seemed to me a ‘Hell’. Dr. Gupta, a very good, foreign-returned eye- specialist gave us some hope. He operated upon my eyes on 28th July. There was 50 percent chances of the success of the operation. All my relatives and friends were praying for me. My family and friends had come and waited anxiously outside my room. At 10 a.m., Dr. Gupta came.
My heart was beating so loud that I could hear it. I prayed to God to have mercy on me. The doctor removed the bandages and asked me to open the eyes very slowly. My mother was standing in front of me with tears in her eyes and prayer on her lips. I opened my eyes slowly, very slowly. At first, everything looked hazy and faint. Then the image of my mother became sharp. I cried aloud, “Mummy, is that you ?” She could only nod, thanked God and hugged me affectionately. My father and sister also hugged me witl) tears of joy in their eyes. I have been restored by the greatest blessing of God – the vision. I could see the world again. Yes, it was the happiest day of my life.
Question 6.
Given below is a picture showing a quarrel between two boys in your school. Narrate the incident in not more than 150 words describing how the quarrel began, what happened and how it was brought to an end.
I can clearly recount the day, when the school had to close for summer vacation. During the recess ………
Answer:
An Ugly Incident:
I can clearly remember the day when the school had to close for summer vacation. During the recess I came to know about a quarrel between two boys of my class. In fact, they were always a rival inside the class. What happened that day is that they both were coming out of the classroom and since the door of the classroom was not wide enough, they collided with each other. So, accidentally, they both fell down. At this they both were thinking that the other one had done this deliberately. After standing up, they started fighting. They held each other’s collar and started beating each other. By that time, one of our teachers was passing by. He noticed them and took them to principal’s office. The Principal asked them to narrate the reason. After listening to both of them, he made them understand and warned them not to do that in near future. They both mud sorry and left the Principal’s room.
Question 7.
Some information about the teachers day celebration is given on next page. Use the information to write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-150 words.
Teachers day celebration – students wore – sarees – decorated – school – organised – party – gave – cards -gifts – teachers and principal – all -played games – dance – enjoyed – cut cake.
Answer:
Teachers day is celebrated in every school with zest and zeal. This is a day for which every teacher and student waits. This year also teachers day was celebrated in our school with great enthusiasm. We decorated the whole school with balloons and frills. A party was organised by the students for all teachers. The students gave cards and gifts-to their teachers and principal. The students asked the teachers to play several games including musical chair. They all dance and sang songs. They ended the party by cutting the cake.
Question 8.
Given below is some information about a drawing competition in ABC international school. Use the information to write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-150 words.
Students of VI to VIII – various schools – brought – colours – canvas – 60 partici¬pants – theme – environment protection – marvelous paintings – DPS won – first prize.
Answer:
ABC international school organized drawing competition in the school playground. Many schools from all over Delhi took part in the event. Students of classes VI to VIII participated in the competition. Every participant brought their own colours and canvas. There were total sixty participants. The theme of the drawing competition was ‘environment protection’ and students came up with their creative and supurb ideas about the protection of the environment. The paintings were marvelous and it was very difficult to judge the first runner up. DPS won the first prize.
Question 9.
Some information about a Bomb blast in a market in Delhi is given below. Use the information to write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-150 words.
Bomb exploded – outside – aggrawal sweets – 6 killed – 17 injured – police reached – injured – hospitalised – city hospital – people in panic – no terrorist group – took responsibility – yet – CM requested – maintain peace.
Answer:
Delhi was again rocked when a bomb blast exploded in a busy market of Delhi. The bomb exploded outside the Aggrawal Sweets. The blast took away 6 lives and injured 17 people. Police reached on the spot and controlled the situation. The injured were taken to the nearby city hospital and were treated by the doctors. People are in a state of panic. No terrorist group has taken the responsibility of the blast yet. CM requested the people to maintain peace in the city and assured that convicts will be punished.
Question 10.
Watch the picture given below carefully and minutely. Write a short description of the festival shown in the picture on the basis of your understanding. Also, cover the details of the picture. The description should be of about 100-150 words.
Hints : Dussehra Festival – effigies of Kumbhkarna, Ravana, Meghnath – Rama (with bow and arrow) Lakshmana (with bow and arrow) Spectators
Answer:
Dussehra Mela in My Colony Every year Dussehra Mela is organised by the religious committee of our colony in the vast open ground at the back of our colony. The huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarna and Meghnath are installed in the middle of the ground a day before. On Dussehra day, men, women and children wearing colourful clothes start gathering round the railing from 4 o’clock. The vendors and rehriwallahas also flock the area. The Jhankies of Ram, Lakshmana, Hanuman, Ravana, etc. take a round or parikrama of the Dussehra ground. Just after sunset, Lord Rama shoots a burning arrow at the effigy of Ravana, Lakshmana shoots arrows at the other effigies. The crackers in the effigies burst with great noise. People shout – ‘Ram Chanderji ki Jai’ buy sweets and toys and disperse. This festival reminds everyone of ‘the victory of good over evil.’
Question 11.
You are a reporter who visited the site of a railway accident. Taking hints from the visual given on next page, write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-150 words for your newspaper giving title, date, place, cause and effect of accidbilt, number of casualties and the measures taken.
The scene at the accident site in Datia, Madhya Pradesh
Answer:
Thirteen Killed in MP Train Crash:
At least 13 people were killed in Datia (MP) on Oct. 3 and over 60 injured on Monday when the Gwalior bound Bundelkhand Express from Varanasi derailed and rammed into a signal cabin near Datia Railway Station, 300 km from Bhopal. The incident occurred at 8.50 a.m. due to break failure. Five coaches were completely damaged. The injured were rushed to the hospitals in Jhansi and Gwalior. The railway officials and the police rushed to the site. They tried to help the victims and clear the debris. The Railway Minister announced an ex-gratia of 5 lakh to the next of kin of the victims and Rs. 15,000 to the seriously injured.
Questions for Practice:
Question 1.
Given below is the description of annual day function. Use the information and write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-150 words.
Teachers, students participate – decorate – various plays, aerobics, fashion show performed – chief guest – education minister – parents invited – refreshment – enjoyable event.
Question 2.
Given below is the description of Visit to national musuem organized in BP international school. Use the information and write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-150 words.
BP international school – visit to national museum – students – saw – antique items – freedom fighter’s guns – rockets – machines – guides gave – information – indian history – development in science – chance to know – our nation’s history.
Question 3.
Given below is the description of Van Mahotsav organized in RAM international school. Use the information and write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-150 words.
Van Mahotsav – organised — environment minister – chief guest – students – speech on environment protection – plays – importance of plants – pledge – protect environment.
Question 4.
Recently you participated in the painting competition conducted by the postal department. You have won the competition and your painting will be released as a stamp. Add necessary details and write a brief description of the competition.
- Participated in painting competition conducted by postal department
- Took ideas from father
- Used innovative methods in colouring
Happy to see the output of the painting - Very excited to see the painting as a stamp
(iv) Diary Writing:
A diary entry is meant for one’s personal record. This is supposed to carry the speaker’s deep feelings and emotions which he/she feels difficult to share with others except some general happenings. We can, therefore, conclude that “a ‘diary entry’ is a personal record of an individual on a daily basis meant for the concerned person’s use,”
How to write a diary entry?
- Diary Entry is a piece of writing meant exclusively for the writer, it is not supposed to be published.
- The purpose of writing a diary is to conserve those specific moments.
- This is written for one’s own sake just to record daily happenings for amusement in future.
- This contains all that the writer has come across-pains, pleasures, opinions, thoughts, feelings, ideas, desires, etc. This should be well-arranged.
- This should contain wit and humour; this makes reading interesting.
- This has an introduction that gives the overviews of the matter.
- A personal account of the speaker’s experiences is written in a simple and plain language.
- Paragraphs dealing with different things.
- The conclusion summarises the speaker’s opinion.
- Truthfulness and honesty must run through the whole writing.
- Materials to be used should be organized carefully into separate paragraphs and each of them should contain different ideas.
- Avoid repetition of the same idea again and again.
Format of Diary Entry:
(1) Day and Date :
(2) Time :
(3) Dear Diary
(4) Body
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(5) Conclusion
Examples:
Question 1.
Your house help’s daughter is same age as yours. However, she doesn’t go to school and helps her mother in mopping and washing utensils. This makes you extremely sad. Write a diary entry about your feelings. (100-150 words)
Answer:
Dear Diary,
Today, I am very thoughtful and concerned about the child labour in our society. Childhood is considered as the best period for growth and development of children. But even today, many children have to work in order to support their families. As I see daily, my house help’s daughter who is the same age as mine, does not go to school. Instead she helps her mother in mopping and washing utensils.
I think, how callous we, human beings are! We employ the children to work in factories, homes, etc. In the age of receiving education, these children burn their blood in doing labour in various workplaces where they face harsh arguments and mean behaviour. Sometimes, they are forced to work at places Which are unhygienic in nature. Sometimes, due to poverty their parents push them into the hell where they remain ill-fed, ill-clad and ill-sheltered. Their filthy surroundings cause them to fall victims of fatal diseases. Little children are often seen selling in the streets or working quietly on domestic chores within the high walls of homes.
Child labour is a real stigma on the society and in our country. This is a human right issue of immense sensitivity. So, in order to eliminate this evil from the society, we all have to come together and let the children of our country prosper. Child labour is a criminal offence in our country. So, the laws should be implemented honestly. The government should punish those who employ children at homes, in factories, etc.
Question 2.
You are Aman/Anamika, you. care much about pets and love a lot and feel pleasure in their company. Write a diary entry in about 100-150 words describing your experience with your pet at home. You may take ideas from the lesson “The Bond of Love” and clues given below :
Value points :
- delighted to have a pet
- made arrangement for food and bedding
- took responsibility for its care
- felt happy and joy with them
- animals also felt the pleasure of love and pain of separation.
Answer:
1st March, 20 …………
Kamala Nagar, Delhi.
Dear Diary,
Today, I am very delighted to have a pet at home. My father has brought the pet dog for me. We have named it Jack. It is very beautiful. I feel happy and excited and possess affection for the pet. We have made arrangements for its food and bedding. I have taken the responsibility for its care. Early in the morning, I take it for a walk. Also, I make it bathe properly. We have arranged vaccination for it. I enjoy playing with my pet. Sometimes, I carry it to my friends’ house. I have deeply experienced that animals also feel the pleasure of love and the pain of separation.
My pet dog, Jack is like my family member. We all always protect our pet from danger. The eyes of Jack are large and dark. It is very active and playful. Jack takes rice, bread, biscuits, milk and other food items. It loves me and is very obedient. It guards our house at night. When I come back from school, my pet dog, Jack begins to jump in pleasure.
It is said that ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed’. My pet dog fulfils all the characteristics of a good friend. It is always ready to selflessly act according to my instructions. The dog showers hundred times the love that we shower on him and remains faithful till the end of its life. It makes us forget all our tensions and worries. Each day seems exciting and’ fun in its company. Now, it is the cynosure of our family.
Question 3.
There are different kinds of people in the world. Write about the kinds of people you like or dislike in a diary entry in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
We come across different types of people in our surroundings. But, I like the people who are honest, sincere, responsible, kind, empathetic and courteous.
Good manners are the life and soul of the society. These qualities make a person cultured and improve his personality. Good manners teach a person to be calm and methods to survive in a society. It helps him to respect others and in return get respect. Good manners help a person to communicate with others. He learns politeness and sympathy towards others. The people who have positive attitude, I like them the most. A positive attitude is the inclination to generally be in an optimistic, and hopeful state of mind. We must have attitude that are positive and conducive to learning. When the attitude is positive, we. entertain pleasant feelings and constructive images. I think, proper communication with peers helps in developing good rapport with them. We can enjoy our school and society much more if the atmosphere is collaborative and positive. There should be respect to differences or criticisms. Also, there should have reception of ideas and opinions of others in a group or society. This gives a feeling of being valued to the group members.
On the other hand, I dislike the people who are dishonest, irresponsible and insincere to the society. I think an uncultured man does not gain respect in the society.
Question 4.
Write a diary entry in about 100-150 words based on the given cues, “Technology helps us connect with the world but separates us from our family and friends”. Virtual worlds have taken us away from our near apd dear ones.
Answer:
This is absolutely true that technology helps us to connect with the world but separates us from our family and friends. For example, computer and internet has changed our life remarkably. Students now have become empowered to be their own teacher. But, the negative impact of extensive computer use is the decreasing time spent interacting with other students in the classroom. As their computer knowledge increases, their interpersonal skills often decrease. Isolated students, learning at computers all day, can lose essential connections that occur through interactions with others. They may find difficulty working co-operatively or dealing with human emotions and personalities. Moreover, a computer monitor can’t answer all of the questions of life.
Today, being on Facebook, Twitter, Whats App and other social networking sites has become a sort of necessity. However, there is a dark side too. There are many who use these medium to send inappropriate messages and photos to others. Quite often, hackers misuse the information given therein.
Similarly, the mobile phone is a wonderful invention of modern times. It has revolutionized communication. But children use them excessively and keep chatting for hours. Many times, they fall prey to an accident. On account of mobile phones, young people have ignored physical exercise too.
Also, there is no doubt that films and televisions serials have a powerful influence in shaping the young minds. But many young people have committed burglaries and murders just by being influenced by the films and TV serials.
Question 5.
Write a diary entry on how neglected you felt when everyone appreciated your brother for his selection in the under 19 category cricket team and overlooked your success in the school hockey team. (100-150 words)
Answer:
Dear Diary,
I am thoroughly disappointed and frustrated today. Why should I be ignored ? I, too, got my school a trophy when our hockey team won the -zonals in under 17 category. But that just remained a ‘special, mention’ during our ‘Class Assembly’. No special accolade from my class teacher or our headmaster. Even Mom and Dad overlooked my success. And today, Girish got his entry into the under 19 category cricket team. That has become a big news at home, in school and in the neighbourhood. Mom and Dad got so excited that they imniediately offered Girish a gift of his choice! That is the ‘unkindest cut’ I can experience. I wonder if cricket is much more valuable than hockey! But hockey is our national sports, and who knows, I may represent our country one day in international hockey matches!
Question 6.
Make an entry in your diary on your observation of a squirrel living on the big tree opposite your balcony. You almost heard it (squirrel) speaking and could interpret the language.
Answer:
Dear Diary,
Today, I had a fantastic experience, in fact, a memorable one. I went and stood in my balcony looking at the tree opposite. I saw a squirrel quickly climbing up the branch. There it had its nest. In a few seconds the squirrel came out of its nest and stood looking here and there. It made some sounds, as if pointing to its nest and its babies. I felt as if I could make out what he said. He continued to say, “See, here’s my temporary habitation; the only place left for so many of us and the birds. Earlier, I used to live in the tree once behind your house, but now it fell down. My forefathers lived in the trees in the park across which now remains treeless. You, humans don’t think of us when you cut down trees to build your houses. If all trees on the earth are cut, even human beings cannot survive…” As the squirrel said these, I realised the truth that humans don’t think of these creatures when they cut down trees.
Question 7.
Your school is arranging a one day trip to Adventure Park, but your parents are reluctant to allow you because of your poor health. Make an entry in your diary in 100-150 words.
Answer:
Dear Diafy,
I am upset novt. Mom and Dad have refused to let me go to “Fun N Joy Land”. How eagerly I had been thinking of visiting this Adventure Park one day! And now my school is arranging the trip to the Adventure Park. I know, Mom and Dad don’t have time to take me there. But now, I have got the golden opportunity… however, they are reluctant to let me go. They are not at fault. They have been seeing me fall ill often. That too, whenever I exert or take food outside. As I kept thinking about how to convince them, I got the idea. The trip is scheduled for the next month; and I have enough time to gain health. I will start my cycling and morning walk. That would make me energetic and make my body ready to enjoy the adventures at the “Fun N Joy Land”.
Question 8.
Tomorrow is your final basketball match and your school team depends on you. Write a diary entry in 100-150 words on how nervous and worried you feel.
Answer:
Dear Diary,
I am full of tension. I have been trained and groomed for basketball for the past four years. At present, my focus is on tomorrow’s final match. I came to know that the team against us is a strong one. That school had been winning the cup every year. In the last few years, 1 had not shown this seriousness. Somehow, I got inspired, watching the Olympic games. I have started doing well and indeed, our school team has won a couple of interschool matches. Besides, I have been winning the best player award consecutively. Naturally, all eyes are on me. Although, I feel nervous and worried for such a responsibility but I will not let my teachers, coach and supporters down. I shall try my best for our team.
Question 9.
Share your feelings with your diary about the cyber-crime you got to know about and how one of your good friends got involved in it.
Answer:
Dear Diary,
The news I got today upset me to the core. I could never imagine someone close to me being in the news for the wrong reasons. Avneesh is involved in a cyber crime! I know, he is a computer freak, but he is productive too. He has learnt so much of technology in computer on his own. He even used to share his knowledge with us. He is our “IT Guru”, as we, his friends, call him. The crime was that he had sent a mail to a news channel about a bomb scare. He had sent a mail that he had planted a bomb in a specific train and had threatened to blow it up. During interrogation he said that he had sent the e-mail for fun. Poor Avneesh did not know what he did, was a serious cyber crime!
Question 10.
Make an entry in your diary in 100-150 words on why you felt insulted and humiliated after you had a little misunderstanding with Kishan/Kavya, your best friend.
Answer:
Dear Diary,
I feel totally insulted and humiliated today, all because of Kavya. I can never think of her, being my best friend, stooping down to such a low level. The matter was that our science teacher had proposed for a students’ science exhibition. She collected names of all candidates who wanted to make projects. Kavya and I offered our names. The teacher suggested us that we could work on the same project. We did for our holidays homework. Kavya did about ‘Rain Water Harvesting’, Since another student from the other section did the same project, our science teacher told Kavya that she could prepare a PPT for my model. Kavya got disappointed. When I tried to comfort her, she blew up badly saying that I had manipulated things.
Question 11.
Your last Sunday was an extremely busy day. The activities included completing the home task, watching your favourite TV serial and film and the visit to your cousin. Write a diary entry expressing your feelings and reactions.
Answer:
Sunday, 10th October, 20…
Dear Diary,
There are the days which we enjoy the most but get exhausted. The last Sunday was one such day. I had a lot of things to do with limited time spared. The main tasks included completing the homework, watching my favourite serial and film and visiting my cousin’s house. Being a Sunday, my day started a little late. After having my breakfast, I started with my homework. It was interesting but puzzling and took time to complete. Till I completed my task, my favourite serial ‘The Ramayana’ was half-gone. Somehow I managed to take my seat in the living room and enjoyed the rest part of the Ramayana.
Then within 15 minutes, we had to take our seats in the dining room. The dishes were extremely delicious and we enjoyed them with Papa’s dining table jokes. We were so absorbed that we could not notice the time running out. It was a block-buster hollywood movie ‘Enders Game’ being relayed on HBO. Though we missed a few of the begining scenes but the movie was excellent and none of us moved out of the room till the end. But we were now late for cousin’s house. When we reached there, I was surprised to see Sharma uncle with his family, there. I longed to meet him and my wish was fulfilled. I wanted to know from him about his adventures in Satpura forests. When we reached home back, it was very late and we were fully exhausted. I could not join my school in time, the next day.
Question 12.
Your elder brother was forced to choose a stream of your parents’ choice. You are extremely sad about the decision and your brother’s inability to make a choice of his own. Write 9 diary entry in about 100-150 words expressing your feelings.
Answer:
21st Dec., 20…
Today, I got thoroughly upset about whatever is happening to Rohan and I feel sorry for him. Though older to me, I feel, Rohan lacks that cleverness to tackle my parents. May be, he lacks boldness to be assertive – especially when it comes to career choice. I know he has no aptitude for maths but has a strong inclinations for science and computer science. He had always told me that the combination of science and computer would give him a better scope for his higher studies as he was confident that he could score high in these subjects. But father and mother always wanted him to opt for engineering as that is the trend of the day. So, they are forcing him to take science with maths. I really wonder, how, without an interest or aptitude for mathematics one could be successful. They can, but with a lot of struggle and stress and sometimes, students may also get demotivated towards studies. I think if Rohan cannot convince dad, I better go and talk to him and help Rohan to opt for his choice of subjects.
Question 13.
Recently, you went to Manali for trekking with your friends where you got’ lost. Make an entry into your diary describing your experience in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
11/07/…
Lucknow
Whenever I think of my experience, I cannot but help laughing at it.
We all reached Manali and went around for sight seeing for a day. The next morning we started for Rohtang pass and reached there by afternoon. We had nice time skiing and sledging. Then it suddenly started raining. All my friends went down. Since I spent more time on skiing I could not come down soon. I stayed back as I reached the road down, for as it was still raining very heavily. It was becoming dark and fear gripped me, while the ram lashed. With some local residents I walked down slowly. But I was shocked to realise that I had taken the shorter path. I neither knew where my group had laid their tent, nor how to reach there. My heart stopped almost for I did not have money or the local contact number of my team leader. Seeing my plight, one of the residents took me to his place for the night promising to find the whereabouts of my trekking team in the morning. He fulfilled his promise in the next morning. Truly, he is my saviour and I feel indebted to him for life.
XYZ
Question 14.
Two of your very good friends quarrelled over a very ordinary matter during lunch break. You intervened to sort out the quarrel, but they did not listen to you. You felt very sad about that. At home, in the evening you decided to record your feelings in your diary. Write the diary entry in 100-150 words. You are Anjali/Ashish.
Answer:
18/06/…
Mumbai
Today I feel very low. Something really nasty happened over a trivial matter. Shyama and Vinita had proved themselves to be absolutely immature.
Just during lunch break, Shyama had kept her water bottle open, while we all were having our lunch. Just then, Vinita knocked down the bottle accidentally. It fell on Shyama’s shoes making them wet. Besides, a little water splashed on her dress as well. She was irritated. In fact we’ve never seen her flare up to that extent before. Vinita immediately apologised to her and I tried to pacify Shyama but it was of no use. It was as if she* was waiting for something of that sort to happen so that she could give vent to her fury. Poor Vinita, she was almost in tears. I think Shyama should not have been so furious over a trivial reason. Perhaps, she was humiliated as the teacher had scolded her for scoring poorly in exam and vented her frustration in this manner. I couldn’t make out. Anyways, I’m thinking of calling her tomorrow over the phone (being a Sunday) and talk to her. After all, she is my best friend !
Anjali
Question 15.
Make an entry in your diary in 100-150 words on your hesitation to speak in English and you really wish to improve your public speaking skills.
Or
Make an entry in your diary in about 100-150 words on your hesitation to speak in English.
Answer:
July 7, 20…..
Yesterday, I attended a small party with my cousin. There was a group of boys and girls – all of my age. They talked in English. They tried to involve me in their discussion. I could have very well put forward my points and taken an active part in it, but I could only smile. I was embarrassed because I could hardly speak in English; I felt restless. Later my cousin asked me why I did not speak. I told him that I can write correct English but I cannot speak it properly. I stammer; I feel at a loss for words. He told me that this problem is faced by many people like me. At school, we are examined for our expression in writing. We don’t get much opportunity to speak. My cousin told me that I should not be shy and that I should have confidence. If I speak in English regularly, my hesitation will soon be over. Now, I have decided to speak in English with my cousin, and other close friends.
Question 16.
In 100-150 words write a diary entry about how worried you are about your best friend driving a two wheeler as your friend is hardly 14 years old.
Answer:
17th February 20…
New Delhi
I was very much worried when one day I saw my best friend, Jvoti coming to school on a scooty. She was looking very happy and excited. I was in eighth standard at that time. I used to go to the school by an autorickshaw. As she came to school on her scooty on the very first day, she told me it was a birthday present gifted to her by her grandparents. She offered me a ride on her scooty when we were returning back from the school that day. But I answered in negative because it is unlawful to drive a vehicle for the person below the age of 18 years.
I was extremely worried because we were not even 14 years old at that time. I was also worried for my best friend who was driving in such a crowded area. I had heard about many accident cases of school students in that area. The next day when I met her in the school, I shared my worries with her. She laughed and ignored my worries saying that she had practised driving a lot during the vacations. But, I suggested her that we should not break the law of the land. First of all, it is for our own safety.
Question 17.
You recently visited your grandparents in their village and were delighted to see the village life. Write a diary entry describing your memorable visit and the wonderful days you spent with your grandparents.
Answer:
10th May 20…
Recently I visited my grandparents in their village Gajraula in Uttar Pradesh. It was a memorable trip, as for I the first time I saw the village life. It was all quiet, calm and pollution free environment. Passing through mustard and sugarcane fields, I reached their house. My dada-dadi served us Green Saag with corn chappaties along with salted Lassi. It tasted awesome. I had never realised that this food could be so tasty. Then, I visited the village, the fields, it was completely a new world for me. I also visited a place where jaggery was being made, it was called ‘Kolhu’. I had hot jaggery, it was really a savory. I also saw small village school, a library, Chaupal for elders and many other things. Visiting the village was really a wonderful experience. I have decided to visit there every year.
Question 18.
Under Fulbright Youth Exchange Program, you had gone to Pennsylvania. There you stayed for a period of one year. After returning from there, write a diary entry about your memorable visit. (100-150 words)
Answer:
03/07/…
New Delhi
Yesterday I came back home, after a, long time. It was nice to see my family and friends. I missed them a lot when I was in Pennsylvania. But I was also proud to have got the opportunity to visit Pennsylvania through the Fulbright Youth Exchange Program. This programme is sponsored by the US government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the US and those of other countries across the world. During the year that I spent in the US, I learnt a lot about their culture and way of life. I was one of those selected for the Fulbright Applied Research Program for one year.
The programme was intended to provide a platform for scholars from different countries to engage in collaborative thinking, problem-solving and research on the subject of our interest, specified in our application. While in the US, I developed a liking for their way of teaching which was totally reason base of the individuals. This system prompted every student to think independently and arrive at solutions. It gave me the self-reliance and confidence in my abilities. I was fascinated by the number of unique cultures in the region and learnt much about globalisation too. I am thankful to my teachers and parents for encouraging me to enrol into this programme.
XYZ
Question 19.
Write a diary entry in 100-150 words expressing your feelings when your brother qualified for an engineering college and had to move to another city.
Answer:
18th February 20…
New Delhi
It was a day of great celebrations and happiness when the JEE (Mains) results were announced. I felt very happy to hear that my elder brother got selected for a government engineering college in Faridabad. It is a very reputed and well-known institute named YMCA, Faridabad. But along with joy there were tears in my eyes when I heard that he would shift to the hostel in the college within 10 days after admission. My elder brother was very close to me. I shared all my secrets with him and he heard them with a lot of patience. He used to care for me a lot. He helped me with my studies and we both went out to enjoy during our free time shopping at the malls and watching movies together. I had never thought that these days would suddenly come to an end one day and we would have to live in separate cities far from each other. My brother understood all these feelings that were coming in my mind. He gave me a hug and told me not to get disheartened. He promised me he would come home after every fifteen days and we will enjoy in the same manner as we used to do earlier.
Question 20.
You are Nikhil, a student of class X. You have made a new friend in your school. Write a diary entry in 100-150 words describing him, and why you like him.
Answer:
02/08/…
Kolkata
This year would be memorable for me. I think so because of my new classmate Akhil. I don’t know why but I feel comfortable in his company which I hope will continue for long. Last week he entered the,class dazed on the reopening day, I offered him the seat next to mine. With a charming smile, he sat beside me. After our class teacher came, she introduced Akhil to our class. I came to know that his father got transferred here a fortnight before and that he comes from Mumbai. Our teacher also told us that he had been good at studies as well as sports. He proved to be so even at the first instance. I found him to be very sharp at grasping ideas. But one thing that made him stand apart was his modesty. He had answers for every question of the teachers but unless asked for, he never raised his hand. Even in sports, I could find his skills were quite good in Tennis. His polite interaction with others, too, attracted me. What, so more, when I came to know that he stays in our neighbouring apartment, my joy knew no bounds ! Now, we are not only the best pals in the school, but also good neighbours.
Nikhil
Question 21.
Make an entry in your diary in about 100-150 wTords about an inspiring dream you had.
Answer:
June 25, 20
Last night, I had a very pleasant and inspiring dream. For the last few days I had been depressed. I felt all my ways led to blind and dark alleys. However, last night a saintly person, an angel of God appeared to me. He shone brightly. He led me by the hand into a tunnel. He said, “Look here my child! You see a long, dark tunnel, but you also see that there is a light at the other end. At present you see only the darkness, and you feel the tunnel has no exit. You are wrong. If you have the perseverance, courage, and will, and march with determination, you will reach the light that you dimly see at present. You will find it is all bright on the other end.” I woke up but nobody was there; but I feel inspired and fresh and determined to achieve my goals.
Question 22.
Write a diary entry in about 100-150 words on why you feel so comfortable with your diary.
Answer:
August 15, 20 ……….
Dear Diary,
I congratulate you today. It is the day when we met for the first time five years ago. From the very first day, you won my confidence as a true friend. I disclose to you my most guarded secrets without fear or hesitation. When I tell a secret to someone else, even the most intimate friend, a fear lurks in my mind that my secret might be out. However, when I unburden my heart to you, I do it without fear or hesitation. I know you will never let my secret out. You will never betray me. There is another reason for which I love you. When I talk to others, I sometimes, feel whether they are interested in what I am telling them, but it is never so with you. You listen to me any time, without any sign of disincli¬nation. Dear diary, you are my best friend, and I am always comfortable with you.
Question 23.
As Charles Hooper, make an entry in your diary in about 100-150 words describing the first full day’s work in your office after your accident.
Answer:
25 Jan., 20…
Today is the first day of my work after the long gap of recuperation. This is just my initial effort, though I’m still not sure if I could continue for long. I had been growing restless sitting at home paralysed, leading a purposeless life. Thanks to Duke who gave me the impetus. But for him, even this initial step would not have been thought of by me. I think he is my saviour, for he has made the impossible, a possible one. He gave me the confidence that day when he pulled the leash and made me take first step. Then I realised that faith is beyond all medicines and treatment.
As for my work today it was nice to be in the office after a long time. It looked, I have joined only today, as if I have to learn everything from the scratch. Well, my mind and heart are now lit- nothing to feel bad about or desperate, just full of hopes and positivity. This showed itself in my enthusiasm to do as much work as possible. I just got too deep into my work, for it is my career. Oh! How positive things look around me! Half the day I tried to recollect the work that I left half way before my long leave. My colleagues were glad to see me back in my position, and came to enquire my health. They were astonished to hear that a dog could do so much as to change one’s life! I hope to keep this pace till my retirement. With Duke by my side, I am sure, everything is possible.
Question 24.
Make an entry in your diary in 100-150 words about the ‘Talent Show’ organized by your school cultural club.
Answer:
17th February 20…
New Delhi
I really enjoyed the ‘Talent Show’ organised by the cultural club of our school on the occasion of Silver Jubilee of the school. On that day our school was decorated beautifully by the combined efforts of the teachers and the students. I also participated in the Talent Show. Students from junior classes also displayed a lot of talent. Some performed monoacting, others gave dance performances and also some students played on musical instruments. I was very shocked and surprised to see the different talents of the students of our school. I also played my piano and sang a beautiful song.
I even received a consolation prize for it. Parents af the students enjoyed the programme as they watched their children giving their performances. I was spellbound to see a girl of fifth class doing ‘Bharatnaiyam’, a famous classical dance so gracefully that the whole audience gave her a standing ovation. She received the first prize. The Chief Guest for the function was a renowned businessman of our city, Mr. A.K. Mittal. He also gave a cash prize to that girl. Our school principal gave a wonderful speech at the end, praising the students for their performance and congratulating the teacher for the success of the programme. I enjoyed the ‘Talent Show’ a lot.
Question 25.
You are Karan, a student of class X. You have been distracted from your studies and have not performed well in Periodic Test. Write a diary entry in 100-150 words describing why this has happened and your resolution to do better in Annual Examination.
Answer:
02/09/…
Mysore
Today would be an unforgettable day for me. For, my poor performance in my Summative Assessment, and my parents’ passive reaction to it have opened my eyes to my callous attitude towards studies. Thank God! there is one more Summative Assessment in which I could make for my losses in this. Still, the time and energy that had gone waste cannot be got back. I feel bad why I did not listen to my parents who had always been advising me for a planned preparation for my studies. At that time, the IPL cricket matches seemed more important to me. I always had the wrong idea that I could compensate for my lost time in future.
But no, that proved wrong. I spent hours in front of TV and even deceived my parents who were away in office. I convinced them that I was well-prepared. My performance, however, had proved it otherwise. My parents did not say a word. That is the biggest punishment they could give. By keeping quiet they have made me realise that my future is in my hands, that whatever I decide would shape my future !
Karan
Question 26.
You are Chuck Hooper. You could not control your emotions when you received the promotion order and broke down. Write a diary entry in about 100-150 words paying tribute to Duke.
Answer:
12 Feb., 20…
Today, I received my promotion order from my company. I am now the Assistant National Sales Manager. I should say it is providence and that too in the form of my Duke, who is no more. I miss him very badly. It is said that dogs are man’s friend. But nd) I don’t want to call my Duke a ‘dog’. It is indeed, my ‘God’, my saviour. Marcy always felt he was huge and occupied a lot of space. Now, she must have realised how important he had been for my recovery.
After the accident, I became hopeless and felt myself a useless person. Then that incident when I took my first step with my paralysed foot. Oh! I cannot forget that. Duke understood me, and what I wanted. But for him, I would not have been alive today, for such was my despondency. He pulled me into taking my first step, and the rest happened as if in a dream.
Now, when all is settled, I don’t want to celebrate. Tears well up my eyes as I think of my Duke. Indeed, I feel guilty that I have not given Duke anything in return. He should have been alive, with me, around me always as a protector. For, whenever I am down or think about my position now, the pinnacle of glory the calm after the storm, I would be missing, Duke, my dearest friend. May his soul rest in peace!
Question 27.
Share your feelings with your diary in 100-150 words about your meeting with an old friend after a very long time.
Answer:
15th February 20…
New Delhi
After a long time I met my old friend, Meena who studied with me at school. We were very close friends and used to spend a lot of time together during our school days. When we entered class XI, her father was transferred to Mumbai and she left the school and went away with her family. Both of us were very upset and cried for each other. We were in touch with each other for a few days after she had left. But with the time we grew apart and became busy in our own lives. When I saw her today, all the memories rushed back to me. I was really excited to see her after such a long time and I hugged her instantly. She also felt very happy and told me that her father had been transferred back to New Delhi. We both shared a lot of incidents of our life as we were meeting after nearly eight years. It was a very memorable day of my life. I had often missed her during the ups and downs of my life as she was very caring and close to my heart. I was very delighted to hear that now she would be near me.
Question 28.
Your school recently decided to start afternoon classes for the economically weaker section of the society. At the very first instance itself, you could connect greatly with the cause. Write a diary entry in about 100-150 words expressing your feelings towards the social commitment.
Answer:
14 Feb., 20…
Today is a great day for me, for I think I have achieved the purpose of education, in my life. Today is the first day when I joined as a volunteer to teach the economically weaker section, thanks to my school. I am very happy to belong to this school which has taken the initiative to start afternoon classes for the economically weaker section of the society.
I have always felt that knowledge is to be dispersed for greater effect, and today I realised it too. I was the first to enrol in this programme as a volunteer. Today, I got to know a lot of things about children belonging to the weaker sections of the society. How alive and enthusiastic they are! They welcomed me with cheers. Today’s class was more or less an introductory session wherein I interacted with the kids and came to know of their likes and dislikes. One striking thing about them was that they are all smart in one way or the other, and have the thirst for knowledge. Each one is ambitious -and indeed, they should be. What bounced me off was their nationalist spirit with which they declared their desire to contribute for the economic development of the country and do away with poverty. I think I have a greater role, as a teacher, to make them realise their dreams. Infact, I also told many of my friends to participate in the initiative and make it a success.
Question 29.
Sometimes the choices we make have far-reaching consequences. You were always criticized for devoting much time to sports but made a place in the best college of the country in sports quota. Write how you feel at this point in a diary entry.
Answer:
20th January 20…
New Delhi
Today, I feel on the top of the world. I am happy to get admission in St. Stephens College, New Delhi, the best college of the country through sports quota. I was chosen from 120 students. Sometimes, the choices we make have far-reaching consequences. I was always inclined towards basketball at my school level and always outshined in the sport but my parents always criticized for it as this ignored my studies. But now they are also proud of me. I am sure I would excel my career in the sport and make them more proud.
Question 30.
Many times you see beautiful and striking things that linger on in your mind. Last weekend you visited the Taj Mahal and were captivated by its beauty. Write your feelings in the form of a diary entry in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
5th March, 20…
Today I was supposed to write about my favourite place for my English Writing assignment. Imme¬diately, my visit to Taj Mahal last week came to my mind. The visit has left a lasting impression in my mind, so exquisitely beautiful the monument is!
Taj Mahal – the pride of India; one of the world heritage sites that has taken Indian’s tourism to the pinnacle of the glory. Till I visited the Taj Mahal, I never had a strong opinion about its beauty and worth. I have always seen the monument as a, picture and that had always stayed in my mind’s eye whenever I think of Taj Mahal. I have read about it as the finest piece of Mughal architecture. But when I saw it in real, I felt that it is indeed a heavenly structure. Shahjahan’s love for his wife is etched in each and every inch of the monument. I analysed its beauty in every sense. First, the serenity of the atmosphere in which it is located. Then the river bank and the gardens to enhance the beauty of the mausoleum. And beyond all these are the ivory, white marble of the structure topped by a large dome, which is the most spectacular feature of the structure. I spent quite sometime in enjoying the interior of the structure where there was only work of precious and semi-precious gemstones. At the exterior complex as well, there were plant motifs, reflective tiles and lattices, the delicacy of intricate piece work. No wonder, Taj Mahal is the symbol of love!
Questions for Practice:
Question 1.
Your cousin has started lying to his parents and bunking school. He has also started smoking. Write a diary entry in 100-150 words expressing your concern.
Question 2.
You are Sumit, a student of class X. Your father has been transferred to another city resulting in a change of school for you. You have been attending your new school for a week now. Write a diary entry in 100-150 words on your thoughts and feelings about your old school and new school. (2014-Delhi)
Question 3.
Your school is arranging a one day trip to Najafgarh, but your parents are reluctant to allow you because of your poor health. Make an entry in your diary in 100-150 words.
Question 4.
You are Alfred/Angela. You have been pre-paring for your Board exams very diligently for the past several months. When you went to appear for your Pre-Board Examination, you suddenly went blank and lost all confidence to answer the paper. On your return home you are very upset. Make diary entry in 100-150 words about your feelings.