Matric Notes Class 10th English Book Exercise Chapter 6 Television Vs. Newspapers Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Short Question Box Question
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Vocabulary
A. Give the meaning of each word as used in the lesson.
- Words Meanings
- Primarily Firstly
- Distinct Clear-cut
- Aspects Sides
- Leisure Spare time
- Auditory Audible
- Coverage Broadcasting
- Luxury Comfort
B. Form a noun with each of the following words and use the nouns in sentences.
- Word: Relevant
- Noun: Relevance
- Sentence: Speech must be in relevance with the topic.
- Word: Interested
- Noun: Interest
- Sentence: I have no interest in politics.
- Word: Require
- Noun: Requirement
- Sentence: I have fulfilled the basic requirement for admission.
- Word: Convenient
- Noun: Convenience
- Sentence: Metro Bus service has been launched for the convenience of the passengers.
- Word: Effective
- Noun: Effect
- Sentence: This medicine has no effect on me.
Reading Comprehension
Analysis of patterns of text organization.
A. Choose the correct option.
1. In paragraph 1, the topic sentence is supported through __ .
- a. Facts
- b. Examples
- c. Definition
2. Paragraph 3 shows that watching news on television is __ .
- a. Not as convenient
- b. Trouble free
- c. More convenient than reading news papers
3. The key idea of paragraph 4 is __ .
- a. Reading news paper is more convenient than watching television
- b. Watching television and reading news paper are equally convenient
- c. Television viewing is more convenient than reading newspaper
4. Paragraph 5 __ .
- a. Gives arguments in favour of television
- b. Gives arguments in favour television
- c. Shows both mediums are equally advantageous
5. Television news is like having a fast food meal whereas reading newspapers is like having a ten course dinner. This sentence is an example of __ .
- a. Metaphor
- b. Simile
- c. Personification
6. Paragraph 6 concludes that.
- a. We should use both mediums of information
- b. Television news should be given preference
- c. Reading newspapers is more important
B. Read the text again and put information from the text into the graphic organizer showing compare and contrast.
What is being compared and contrasted?
Television VS Newspaper
Similarities
- Newspapers and television share news and information with the people.
- Newspapers and television are a source of entertainment
- Both transmit language and culture
Differences
- Reading newspapers require much mastery of language. On the other hand, watching television does not require it.
- Newspaper can be read any time. On the other hand watching television program requires particular time.
- Television brings laziness whereas reading newspaper makes us attentive.
Short Questions
C. Answer the following question.
Q1. How is a newspaper more convenient medium of news?
Ans. A newspaper is more convenient medium of news because it does not require us to sit at a proper place and read the news. It can be read at any time, at any place. We can also omit certain aspects of our own choice of the news.
Q2. How does a viewer get restricted while watching TV news?
Ans. News channels broadcast news at a particular time. Thus, television requites its viewer to be at a certain place at a certain time in order to watch and listen to the news. In this way a viewer gets restricted while watching TV news.
Q3. In what way viewing news on TV is easier than reading newspaper?
Ans. Reading newspaper requires much mastery of language. On the other hand, much mastery of language is not necessary for a person who prefers to watch the news on television. Therefore, viewing news on TV is easier than reading a newspaper.
Q4. How do newspapers give us more in depth coverage?
Ans. Newspapers give us more in depth coverage through editorials, columns, expert opinions of the writers and feedback of the readers.
Q5. Why do some people read more than one newspapers?
Ans. Some people read more than one newspapers to get different viewpoints of the story and to check for its validity.
Q6. How can readers give feedback to the newspaper articles?
Ans. Readers can give feedback to the newspaper articles by writing to the forum pages.
Q7.Which medium do you prefer for news?
Ans. I prefer newspaper to television because newspaper is more convenient medium of news, I take newspaper to school and read it whenever I find free time.
Box / Additional Questions
Q1. What is one good thing about newspapers?
Ans. One good thing about newspapers is that one can read newspaper anywhere and anytime.
Q2. How does television make us lazy?
Ans. Television makes us lazy by making us sit at the same place for longer time. It does not broaden our vision. In fact no physical activity is involved while watching news.
Q3. Have you ever given your views on any article?
Ans. No, I do not give my views of articles.
Q4. Which simile has the author used and why?
Ans. The author has used “Food” as simile to compare television news with reading newspaper.
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