Kerala Board Class 10 English — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Nick Vujicic was born with Phocomelia, a rare medical condition that resulted in him having no arms and legs. Despite this severe physical disability, he became a successful motivational speaker and a

A: Nick calls his small foot on his left hip his 'chicken drumstick.' This foot helps him balance, kick, type, write with a pen, and pick things up between his toes. It's his primary tool for interaction

A: Nick's parents decided not to send him to a special school and insisted he attend mainstream school. Though very hard for Nick initially, this decision helped him become independent and develop resili

A: A one-act play is a theatrical performance that takes place in a single act without intermission. Main characteristics: (1) Minimal characters (2) Single setting or unity of place (3) One act with one

A: William Stanley Houghton (1881-1913) wrote 'The Dear Departed'. He was a famous English dramatist and one of the best of the Manchester School of realistic playwrights. He sought to present social ide

A: Main characters: (1) Mrs. Amelia Slater and Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan (sisters) (2) Henry Slater and Ben Jordan (their husbands) (3) Victoria Slater (Amelia's 10-year-old daughter) (4) Abel Merryweather (

A: The main theme is the conflict between education/social status and family relationships. The story explores how education can create false pride and distance between family members, as shown when the

A: Self-consciousness means feeling nervous or uncomfortable, worried about what others think of you or disapproval from others. In the story, the narrator's self-consciousness prevents him from carrying

A: Past perfect tense (had + past participle) is used when an action takes place before a point of time in the past. Example: 'My father had already left' - this action happened before the narrator left