A. Do as directed
1. I didn't know anyone else was there. (Change into affirmative)
Ans. I thought it was empty.
2. " If I turn you loose, will you run?" (Change the voice)
Ans. " If you are turned loose by me, will you run?"
3. It grows slowly.(Use the noun form of growth)
Ans. Its growth is slow.
4. Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?(Turn into assertive sentence)
Ans. I shall not compare thee to a summer's day.
5. I cannot continue this discussion as my heart is palpitating.(split into simple sentences)
Ans. i) My heart is palpitating. ii) I cannot continue this discussion.
6. "Why don't you say this to the people who come to you for help and advice?" I asked my father.( Turn into indirect speech)
Ans. I asked my father why he did not say that to the people who come to him for help and advice.
Summary of the poem Asleep in the Valley Written by Arthur Rimbaud for class twelve/ xii /12, West Bengal board, W.B.H.S.C.
Asleep in the valley Arthur Rimbaud Summary The poem “Asleep in the valley” by Arthur Rimbaud depicts the picture of a young soldier lying blissfully asleep amidst the serenity of a small green valley. A slow stream is flowing through it and leaves long strands of silver on the bright grass. Sun rays come streaming down on the valley from the mountain top. The soldier is lying asleep with his mouth open. He has a pillow made of fern beneath his head and the dense undergrowth as his bed. Soaked with sun rays the pale green bed feels warm. He sleeps with his feet among the flowers and a smile on his face like an infant. His smile is gentle and has no guile in it. The poet asks the nature to keep the young soldier warm because he is afraid that he may catch cold in the open air. His rest should not get disturbed by the humming insects. The young Soldier is asleep at peace in the sunlight with one hand on his breast. But two red holes are seen on one side of his body. They are...
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