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Amit RohraEnglish 10 Years of teachingexperience.Taught & mentored more than40,000 students.In my class you will learn to Be aReader, a Writer and an Achiever.

1: Ebright was perhaps expected to shout‘Eureka!’ because he hada) realised that he needed a partner to workwith to finalise his findings.b) discovered something new and ‘Eureka!’ wasa cry to announce it.c) worked hard and was relieved at nearing theend of his project.d) given shape to the teachings of his teachersby choosing this field of science.

2. “Thus, DNA is the blueprint for life”, isanother way of saying that the DNA contains agenetic .a) experimentb) ultimatumc) takeawayd) plan

3: The crowd that . due to the quarrel hasdispersed now.(a) have gathered(b) had gathered(c) has been gathered(d) has been gathering

4: The boat . before the rescue teamarrived.(a) will sink(b) has sunk(c) is sinking(d) had sunk

5: ‘entomology’ means the study of .a. Butterfliesb. Insectsc. DNAd. RNA

6: What did Ebright do at some night ?a. Sometimes he gazed at the stars all night.b. Sometime he worked in the lab all nightc. Sometimes he lie awake all nightd. Sometimes he would sit with his mom allnight

7: Amin could not open the door because oneof the other students . it from inside.(a) locked(b) was locking(c) has locked(d) had locked

8: . I . working all afternoon and have justfinished the assignment.(a) have been(b) had been(c) shall be(d) am

9: According to the dictionary, ‘fair’ as a noun,shows the following meanings. Choose theoption that lists the meaning similar to theusage to that in the chapter.a) A gathering of stalls and amusements forpublic entertainment.b) A competitive exhibition showcasingproducts or ideas.c) A periodic gathering for the sale of goods.d) An annual exhibition of livestock,agricultural products, etc., held by a town,county, or state.

10: Every boy and girl . in the class today.(a) are present(b) is present(c) have present(d) had present

Answer the following questions in 30-40 wordseach.[ 2 Mark]

1. Why did viceroy butterflies copy monarchs?

Viceroy butterflies copied monarchs becausemonarchs do not taste good to birds.

Viceroy butterflies copied monarchs becausemonarchs do not taste good to birds. Viceroy butterflies on the other hand tastegood to birds.

Viceroy butterflies copied monarchs becausemonarchs do not taste good to birds. Viceroy butterflies on the other hand tastegood to birds. So, the more they look similar to monarchs,the less likely they are to become bird’s prey.

Viceroy butterflies copied monarchs becausemonarchs do not taste good to birds. Viceroy butterflies on the other hand tastegood to birds. So, the more they look similar to monarchs,the less likely they are to become bird’s prey. Thus, they protect themselves.

2. Why did Richard Ebright give up taggingbutterflies?

Richard Ebright lost interest in taggingbutterflies as it was tedious and there wasnot much feedback.

Richard Ebright lost interest in taggingbutterflies as it was tedious and there wasnot much feedback. He could recapture only two butterflies in allthe time he did it and they were not morethan seventy-five miles away from where helived.

3. What are the ingredients in the making of ascientist?

The author gave examples from RichardEbright’s life to show the ingredients to makea scientist.

The author gave examples from RichardEbright’s life to show the ingredients to makea scientist. Start with a first-rate mind, add curiosity,and mix in the will to win for the rightreasons.

4. What was the common belief about thetwelve tiny gold spots on a monarch pupa?What is the actual purpose of these tiny goldspots?

These twelve tiny gold spots were believed tobe ornamental only.

These twelve tiny gold spots were believed tobe ornamental only. The actual purpose of these tiny gold spots isto produce a hormone necessary for thebutterfly’s full development.

5. “But there was one thing I could do-collectthings”. What collection did Ebright make?When did he start making a collection?

Ebright began collecting butterflies, rocks,fossils, and coins.

Ebright began collecting butterflies, rocks,fossils, and coins. He began as early as when he was inkindergarten.

Ebright began collecting butterflies, rocks,fossils, and coins. He began as early as when he was inkindergarten. He collected with the same determinationthat had marked all his activities.

6. What other interests besides science didRichard Ebright pursue?

Richard Ebright was a champion debater andpublic speaker.

Richard Ebright was a champion debater andpublic speaker. He was a good canoeist and all-aroundoutdoor person.

Richard Ebright was a champion debater andpublic speaker. He was a good canoeist and all-aroundoutdoor person. He was also an expert photographer,particularly of natural and scientific exhibits.

7. How did Richard Ebright’s mother help him tobecome a scientist?

Ebright’s mother was his only companion.

Ebright’s mother was his only companion. She used to encourage the child to learnwhatever he wanted to learn.

Ebright’s mother was his only companion. She used to encourage the child to learnwhatever he wanted to learn. She took him on trips, brought himtelescopes, microscopes, cameras, mountingmaterials, and other such equipment.

8. Why did Richard Ebright raise a flock ofbutterflies?

At the end of the book, “The travels ofMonarch X’, readers were invited to helpstudy butterfly migrations.

At the end of the book, “The travels ofMonarch X’, readers were invited to helpstudy butterfly migrations. They were asked to tag butterflies forresearch by Dr. Frederick A. Urquhart.

At the end of the book, “The travels ofMonarch X’, readers were invited to helpstudy butterfly migrations. They were asked to tag butterflies forresearch by Dr. Frederick A. Urquhart. The butterfly collecting season aroundreading lasts six weeks in late summary.

At the end of the book, “The travels ofMonarch X’, readers were invited to helpstudy butterfly migrations. They were asked to tag butterflies forresearch by Dr. Frederick A. Urquhart. The butterfly collecting season aroundreading lasts six weeks in late summary. If Ebright went to chase them one by one, hecould not catch very many.

They were asked to tag butterflies forresearch by Dr. Frederick A. Urquhart. The butterfly collecting season aroundreading lasts six weeks in late summary. If Ebright went to chase them one by one, hecould not catch very many. So he decided to raise a flock of butterflies.

9. Mention any two Ebright contributions to theworld of science.

Ebright made valuable contributions to theworld of science.

Ebright made valuable contributions to theworld of science. He discovered an unknown insect hormoneand also determined how the cell could readthe blueprint of its DNA.

10. What lesson did Ebright learn when he didnot win anything at the science fair?

When Ebright did not win anything at thescience fair, he learned a lesson that heneeded to do real experiments, not simplymake a neat display.

When Ebright did not win anything at thescience fair, he learned a lesson that heneeded to do real experiments, not simplymake a neat display. His entry was slides of frog tissues which heshowed under a microscope.

Answer the following in about 120 words each.[ 4 Mark]

11. Although Richard did not win anything at thescience fair, it was a stepping stone for hissuccess. With reference to the story ‘TheMaking of a Scientist’ of the above statement,give your comments whether competitionsare for winning sake or to give your best atwork.

It is true, no one can deny the fact that everyperson wants to be a winner.

It is true, no one can deny the fact that everyperson wants to be a winner. Each has a basic wish to reach at the top.

It is true, no one can deny the fact that everyperson wants to be a winner. Each has a basic wish to reach ‘ at the top. For that many competitions are organized atvarious levels.

It is true, no one can deny the fact that everyperson wants to be a winner. Each has a basic wish to reach ‘ at the top. For that many competitions are organized atvarious levels. But still, we must accept that all cannot bewinners.

Each has a basic wish to reach ‘ at the top. For that many competitions are organized atvarious levels. But still, we must accept that all cannot bewinners. Participation is more important than winning.

For that many competitions are organized atvarious levels. But still, we must accept that all cannot bewinners. Participation is more important than winning. The participant should work hard to reachtheir level best.

But still, we must accept that all cannot bewinners. Participation is more important than winning. The participant should work hard to reachtheir level best. Failures should not make us disheartenedand the best way to overcome failure is tolearn through our mistakes.

Participation is more important than winning. The participant should work hard to reachtheir level best. Failures should not make us disheartenedand the best way to overcome failure is tolearn through our mistakes. We cannot deny that experimentation andlearning are stepping stones to our success.

The participant should work hard to reachtheir level best. Failures should not make us disheartenedand the best way to overcome failure is tolearn through our mistakes. We cannot deny that experimentation andlearning are stepping stones to our success. So we should try to give our best.

12. Besides curiosity, a number of other valuesare required to become a successfulscientist. Explain with reference to thechapter, ‘The Making of a Scientist’.

From a very young age, Richard Ebright wascompetitive and put in the extra effort withcuriosity for the right reason to win.

From a very young age, Richard Ebright wascompetitive and put in the extra effort withcuriosity for the right reason to win. But his mother was always very dedicatedand made his spirits rise high.

From a very young age, Richard Ebright wascompetitive and put in the extra effort withcuriosity for the right reason to win. But his mother was always very dedicatedand made his spirits rise high. He did not lose heart even after losing whenhe was in seventh grade.

From a very young age, Richard Ebright wascompetitive and put in the extra effort withcuriosity for the right reason to win. But his mother was always very dedicatedand made his spirits rise high. He did not lose heart even after losing whenhe was in seventh grade. To him, the people around him were veryencouraging.

But his mother was always very dedicatedand made his spirits rise high. He did not lose heart even after losing whenhe was in seventh grade. To him, the people around him were veryencouraging. His mother’s encouragement was really aneye-opener.

He did not lose heart even after losing whenhe was in seventh grade. To him, the people around him were veryencouraging. His mother’s encouragement was really aneye-opener. She took him on trips, bought himtelescopes, microscopes, cameras, mountingmaterials, and other equipment.

To him, the people around him were veryencouraging. His mother’s encouragement was really aneye-opener. She took him on trips, bought himtelescopes, microscopes, cameras, mountingmaterials, and other equipment. Thus constant support of each other openeda new world.

His mother’s encouragement was really aneye-opener. She took him on trips, bought himtelescopes, microscopes, cameras, mountingmaterials, and other equipment. Thus constant support of each other openeda new world. This helps us to conclude that hard work,parental guidance, and keen observation arethe qualities that help one to excel.