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Two Stories about Flying — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · English

What Two Stories about Flying covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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A young seagull alone on a narrow cliff ledge, looking out at the vast sea below, showing his fear of flying. His family is visible in the distance.
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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in Two Stories about Flying

1

His First Flight

  • The young seagull is alone on a ledge and afraid to fly.
  • His two brothers and his sister had already flown away the day before, even though their wings were shorter than his.
  • For twenty-four hours, nobody had come near him, and he had not eaten since the previous nightfall.
2

The Black Aeroplane

  • The narrator is flying an old Dakota aeroplane, DS 088, from France back to England.
  • He speaks to Paris Control and is told to turn twelve degrees west.
  • He switches to his second and last fuel tank before entering the storm.
3

How to Tell Wild Animals

  • The poem is humorous and uses exaggerated ways to identify animals.
  • The Asian Lion is identified by its roar.
  • The Bengal Tiger is identified by black stripes on a yellow ground and by whether it eats you.
4

The Ball Poem

  • A boy loses his ball in the harbour and becomes deeply upset.
  • The poet says another ball or a dime is worthless in comparison with the boy's feeling of loss.
  • The boy stands rigid, trembling, and staring down at the water.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Fear, freedom, mystery, and loss through two stories and two poems

His First FlightThe Black AeroplaneHow to Tell Wild AnimalsThe Ball PoemFear and courageMysteryHumour and ironyLoss and responsibility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Two Stories about Flying for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English?
Key topics in Two Stories about Flying include His First Flight, The Black Aeroplane, How to Tell Wild Animals, The Ball Poem. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Two Stories about Flying for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on Two Stories about Flying. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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