Worksheet: Poem - A Thing of Beauty | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: A beautiful thing is a source of _________ joy.

Q2: It is as soothing as a _________ shade.

Q3: Beauty of nature keeps us attached to this _________.

Q4: Every morning, we collect fresh _________ and prepare garlands.

Q5: Beautiful things remove the _________ of sadness from our lives.

Q6: The glorious achievements of mighty heroes and magnificent rewards by God provide _________ joy.

Q7: Nature is a constant source of _________ for human beings.

Q8: The poet feels that nothing can surpass the _________ of nature.

Q9: These things soothe and make us _________.

Q10: Beauty is a gift of God and it gives us joy _________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The beauty of nature is a source of eternal joy.
Reason: Beautiful things lose their charm with time.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false.

Q2: Assertion: The poem "A Thing of Beauty" celebrates the beauty of nature and art.
Reason: Beautiful things have a short-lived impact on our lives.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false.

Q3: Assertion: Nature is a constant source of happiness for human beings.
Reason: Nature provides us with eternal joy.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false.

Q4: Assertion: The poet feels that nothing can surpass the beauty of nature.
Reason: The beauties of nature are like the immortal drink from heaven.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false.

Q5: Assertion: Beautiful things remove the pall of sadness from our lives.
Reason: Frustrations and disappointments make our life gloomy and sad.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What does a beautiful thing provide us with?

Q2: What does the beauty of nature do as time passes?

Q3: What is as soothing as a beautiful thing?

Q4: What do fresh lovely flowers refresh?

Q5: What do beautiful things remove from our lives?

Q6: What is the significance of the line "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"?

Q7: What are some examples of beautiful things mentioned in the text?

Q8: What do stories of heroes provide?

Q9: What is beauty compared to in the text?

Q10: According to the text, what is beauty's source?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the importance of beautiful things in the text.

Q2: How does the beauty of nature impact human lives according to the poem?

Q3: Provide examples of beautiful things from the text and explain how they soothe and make us happy.

Q4: Discuss the poet's view on the beauty of nature compared to other sources of joy.

Q5: How does the poem describe the impact of beautiful tales of olden days?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of the line "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" in the poem "A Thing of Beauty."

Q2: Discuss the role of beauty in alleviating the challenges and sorrows of human life as portrayed in the poem.

Q3: How does the poem highlight the interconnectedness of man and nature?

Q4: What is the role of stories and tales in the poem, and how do they relate to the beauty of nature?

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