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Vairams Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pudukkottai. Lesson 3 Lata Mangeshkar, the Queen of Melody I. Write the synonyms of:

1. fondly - attached 2. potential - talent 3. enthral - delight 4. bestow - honour with 5. launch - introduce

II. Write the antonyms of:

1. answer x question 2. difficult x easy 3. dismiss x admit 4. request x refuse 5. unforgettable x forgettable

III. Write the thesaurus of:

1. career - job, profession 2. mentor - tutor, teacher 3. shifted - moved, changed

IV. Give one word:

1. going along with someone - accompanying 2. a collection of recordings or songs - album 3. a public performance of music - concert

V. Frame sentences:

1. life (noun) We must live our life usefully. 2. live(verb) Fish live in water. 3. lively (adjective) She is a lively young singer.

VI. Answer the following:

1. What potential did Lata show in her young age?

Lata showed her potential in acting as well as music in her young age.

2. Name the two singers, Lata Mangeshkar, has sung duets with.

Mukesh and are the two singers who have sung duets with Lata Mangeshkar.

3. Where was Lata’s first concert in abroad?

Lata’s first concert was at , in 1974. She was the first Indian to perform there.

4. How is LataMangeshkar called by her fans?

Lata is called as “The Queen of Melody” by her fans.

5. In the presence of whom did Lata Mangeshkar sing a mesmerizing patriotic song?

Lata sung a patriotic song in the presence of the Prime Minister of , .

VII. Answer in detail: 1. List out the awards bestowed by Lata’s golden voice. Lata received three National awards, four Film fare Best awards and twelve Bengal Film Journalist Association awards. She has been awarded with a) (1989) b) (1969) c) (1999) d) (2001)