Discovering Migration: What Birds Reveal [Population & Migration] NEB English Class 10 Exercise

Discovering Migration: What Birds Reveal [Population & Migration] NEB English Class 10 Exercise

A. Study the following word list and find their synonyms and antonyms as shown in the example. Write NA if the word does not have a synonym or antonym in the list.

Example:

Word | Synonym Antonym

witness onlooker, viewer, bystander, spectator participant 

a. transform | stagnate, change, remodel, commute, revamp, hold on

b. incredible unbelievable, credible, plausible, amazing, wonderful

c. roadmap cuideline, plan, direction, map, protocol, procedure

d. retrace | backtrack, forget, recall, recollect, reminisce

e. grab clutch, snatch, free, liberate, release, capture

f. elevation ‘height, altitude, flat, level, lowness

g. waterlogged dehydrated, dry, wet, sodden, arid, soaked, drenched

h. Th. refuel refill, replenish, deplete, exhaust, restock

i. cluster array, band, bunch, chump, clump

j. crucial trivial, insignificant, unimportant, vital, fundamental

k. perilous risky, dangerous, harmless, precarious, terrifying

B. Complete sentences (a-f) with their correct endings (i-vii).

a. In the past people had the misconception that

b. To supply themselves with energy

c. When the weather is favourable in spring

d. As a sign of partial migration

e. To wait for favourable weather

f. For better flying conditions

i. some birds travel to a different place while others do not.

ii. some birds stop to feed themselves with grains.

iii. birds fly back to their habitats.

iv. birds hid underground or changed into some other birds.

v. some birds choose to fly during the night.

vi. birds fly rapidly like marathon players.

vii. birds fly in large groups.

C. Answer these questions.

a. What is incredible about the migration of birds?

b. What things do birds consider while flying to their destinations?

c. Which animals other than the birds migrate to new places?

d. What do scoters dive underwater for?

e. Which birds travel up and down instead of going north to south?

f. What is the partial migration of birds?

g. Why can sea terns not stay long in water?

h. How do birds feed themselves during their journeys?

i. What are the signs of birds flying in the night sky?

D. You might have seen or heard of animals migrating to new places. What could be the reasons for animals to migrate? Discuss.

Grammar ll

A. Complete the sentences below with the correct alternatives from the brackets.

a. Even though ........... (we have different ideologies, we have similar ideologies), we are intimate friends.

b. (Despite/ Even though) .......... our hard efforts, we could not establish a hospital in the village.

c. (Even though/ In spite of) ............ the film was very popular, it was a commercial failure.

d. I enjoyed all the luxuries of life........... (despite the fact/ though) that I grew up in a remote village.

e. I watched a late night movie. (However, In spite of ) I didn't feel sleepy in the morning class.

f. Even though ............ (scientists have made lots of research, scientists have made no research), there is no evidence of life on mars.

g. (Even though/ In spite of ) ............. my efforts, I can't ever score excellent marks in the exam.

h. My room was burgled ............. (although, vet) I had locked it securely before going out.

i. I called Siddhartha several times.............. (in spite of, but) he did not respond.

j. Even though we had not invited them ............ (they came to the party/ they did not come to the party)

B. Join the following pairs of sentences with the connectives given in the brackets.

a. I was really exhausted. I could not sleep well. (Although)

b. She did not meet the requirements. She was shortlisted for the job. (In spite of )

c. I decided to work for the company. The pay was quite low. (Even though)

d. We lost the match. We had prepared for the match really well. (Yet)

e. Dipisha completed her assignment. She had badly injured her hand. (Despite)

f. Kripa exercises every day. She is gaining weight. (However)

g. Barcelona won the match. They were limited to ten players. (Nevertheless)

h. I love to watch cricket on TV. My brother loves to watch football. (While)

i. He had not gone to bed until midnight. He woke up early in the morning. (In spite of)

j. He was selected for the school team. He had not played well. (Although)

Writing II

Write an essay on 'The Impacts of Migration'

A large number of youths and professionals leave Nepal and migrate abroad each year. Write an essay expressing your opinion about the impacts of such migration. Also include suggestions and solutions to the problems caused by migration.