Holidays Homework for class 8th, 9th and 10th (English)
Teacher’s Name- Brij Saini
Subject- English
Class-VIII
Section- B,D
Holidays Homework
A. Composition:1. Recently you visited your grandparents house in a village, Describe the village and the
people. Do you find any difference between the behaviour of the city people and the village
people.
2. A lion escaped from the zoo and is chased by the park and the road before it was recaptured
in the school compound. Imagine that you are in recapturing the lion. Describe the part
played by you.
3. You are waiting for your mother on a railway station. Write the description of the place.
4. Describe the appearance and character of an elderly relative of yours. Your description
should include the behaviour, the physical appearance and the attitude of the person.
5. Watching television has an adverse effect on children and should be restricted. Give the
views for or against the given statement.
B. Letters:1. Write a letter to your cousin describing your visit to a dentist.
2. Write a letter to your friend describing about the celebration of labours day in your
school.
3. Write a letter to the District Magistrate of your area complaining about the bad
conditions of the street lights in your area.
4. Write a letter to the Inspector of the Police reporting some strange movements and
noises around your house at night.
5. Write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting him to remit your fine.
6.
C. Solve Comprehension passages 7 to 15 from your grammar book
Teacher’s Name- Brij Saini
Subject- English
Class-X
Section- C
Holidays Homework
A. Composition:1. What are the causes of rising indiscipline among students and how can it be stopped?
2. Describe and incident when you helped an old woman on your way back from school during
heavy rain with no shelter to be found.
3. Co curricular and extra curricular activities are essential for all round developments of the
students. Discuss.
4. Beggars are nothing but curse and should be banned from the society. Give your views for or
against the given statement.
5. Life imprisonment is far better than capitol punishment. Give strong arguments for or
against the statement.
B. Letters :1. Write a letter to your father informing him of your safe return from an excursion and the
highlights of the excursion.
2. Your cousin has been ill for a long time. Write a letter advising him to visit a hill station
for a change.
3. Write a letter of complain to the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation informing him
about the poor conditions of the street lights in your locality.
4. Write a letter to your neighbour thanking him for looking after your house during your
prolonged absence.
5. Write a letter to your local news agent complaining him about frequent non delivery of
newspaper.
C. Revise Act 2 and 3 of The Merchant Of Venice.
Teacher’s Name- Brij Saini
Subject- English
Class-IX
Section- B
Holidays Homework
A. Composition:1. Write your views on various types of pollution with special reference to noise pollution
and its harmful effects.
2. Write your views on increase in the cost of living and what would be the result if not
controlled.
3. Describe a place of historical importance to which you intend to visit.
4. Write an original story beginning with the following “We were just about to board the
plane when___________________________”.
5. Looking out of the window you saw some people cutting down a healthy tree. Mention
the steps taken by you and what result.
6. We are responsible of our bad health in modern times. Express your views.
B. Letters:1. There has been a serious theft in your house and you feel that the police are not making
adequate actions. Write a letter to the DIG of Punjab telling about the inefficiency of the
police.
2. Write a letter from a grandfather to a grandson describing about the importance of
education.
3. Your uncle has a ride from abroad and has unexpectedly brought a wonderful gift. Write
a letter to your friend describing about the gift.
4. Write a letter to the Publisher placing an order for an important book which is out of
stock in an open market.
5. A registered parcel sent from abroad has been delivered in a damaged condition and
some items missing. Write a letter to the postmaster giving full detail of loss and what
steps he should take.
C. Solve comprehension passages 6 to 10 from your Total English.