Question bank

Chapter-1   The Gift Of The Magi
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Why was Della saving the money?
2. "....No mortal finger could coax a ring" Why were Dillingham Youngs not expecting anyone to visit them?
3. Name the precious possessions of Jim and Della .
4. How did Della arrange Christmas gift for Jim?
5. "...If Jim doesn't kill me..."she said to herself. What was Della worried about and why?
6. Describe Jim's reaction when he learnt about Della's hair-cut.
7. What was Jim's gift for Della? Why did he choose that?
8. Bring out the ironical element in the given story.
Q-2 Some adverbs used in the course of the text are listed below. Use them in the following sentences appropriately to make them complete. You may not need all of them
1. It was a clear sky and the stars were shining ____________.
2. The girl ____________ walked towards the cottage hoping to get a shelter in the ___________ night.
3. A little boy looked at the sniffing dog ______________ and laughed loudly.
4. I looked at the monument _______________ and wondered about the artists who had shaped it so ______________.
5. _____________ she stopped and turned around.
6. The labourers worked ___________, so that the construction might be finished in time.
Q-3 Read the following sentences and state whether they are Compound or Complex sentences.

1. Man proposes, but God disposes.

2. I returned early as I was not feeling well.

3. There was a sage who lived in complete isolation.

4. You should do it now, or never attempt it again.

4. As soon as I entered the hall, I heard someone's footsteps.

5. It is not an easy task to make my daughter understand the responsibilities of a policeman

Q-4

Convert the following Complex sentences into Compound sentences.

1. You may come in when the work is done.

2. Mrs. Wilkinson went to the market as soon as her daughter came.

3. Unless we hurry, we shall miss our flight.

4. They have never seen the shortage of money since they started a new business.

5. I advise you to work hard till you succeed.

Q-5

Given below are certain phrasal verbs along with their meanings. Use them to frame new sentences.

1. give up : abandon

2. look over : examine

3. wrap up : cover/finish

4. put off : postpone

5. make up : fabricate

6. rule out : eliminate

7. jot down : write

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Della argued with the grocer and the vegetable man because—

(i)

She was a bully.

(ii)

She did not like them.

(iii)

She wanted to save money.

Q-2 "...when Della reached home her intoxication gave way a little to prudence and reason." It happened because—

(i)

She felt that she had committed a mistake.

(ii)

She felt that Jim would not like her decision

(iii)

She felt she looked ugly in the new hairstyle.
Q-3 Jim could not believe that Della had cut her hair short because —

(i)

He felt that Della could not have taken such a bold step

(ii)

He felt that his gift would be a waste.

(iii)

He found Della absurd in short hair.
Q-4 Jim asked Della to keep their gifts away for some time, because—

(i)

He did not want to use them at that time.

(ii)

He didn't like the gifts.

(iii)

He wanted right time to come when they could use those gifts.

Chapter-2   The Diary Of A Young Girl
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What happened in Holland during the Second World War? How did it affect the lives of the Jews there?
2. What did the Frank family decide and why?
3. Name the 'nicest gift' that Anne got on her birthday. Why was is so special for her?
4. “Mr. Frank was a good father and a cautious man.” Do you agree? Give the answer with a reference provided to you in the text.
5. Who was Mr. Keesing ? Why was he annoyed with Anne?
6. What made Mr. Frank to stay more at home?
7. What sort of a boy was Silberberg?
8. What made Mr. Frank feel worried? How was he preparing himself, in case of misfortune?
Q-2 Given below are certain sentences. From your understanding of the text, write True/False against each of them
1. The Germans had invaded Holland during the Second World War.
2. The Jews welcomed the Germans as they treated them well.
3. Anne Frank did not like the gift given by her parents.
4. Frank family moved to Holland in 1930
5. The Germans were partial against the Jews.
6. Silberberg was a sincere boy
7. People were kind to Anne at the dentist's place.
8. Anne was quite devastated when she had to live in hiding.
Q-3 Match the sentences in Column A with the appropriate ones in Column B so as to make them complete.
Q-4 Given below are some reported statements. Change them into the subsequent questions:
1. Romie asked if I was going to the market.
2. My sister enquired whether I liked my new school.
3. My mother asked if I was going out with my friends.
4. Mr. Bratley enquired whether there were many visitors at the zoo.
5. Mrs. Eliot asked if I liked her song.
6. Diana asked if I would like to accompany her
Q-5

Given below are some Yes/No questions in Direct Speech. Change them into the reported statements.

1. Ronnie said, “Do you know the way to St. Cathedral?”

2. Mrs Ferrera shouted, “Will you help me?”

3. My brother said, “ Are you going to join us in the party?”

4. Mother said, “Is your friend coming for the dinner?”

5. Miss Laura simply asked, “Is Martha a bad girl?”

6. George said, “Are you going to take help from such a mean man like him?”

Q-6

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences:

(1) The police caught Mr. Franklin as he was found ____________ (guilty/tired/fond) of theft.

(2) The police caught Mr. Franklin as he was found ____________ (guilty/tired/fond) of theft.

(3) Man is guided by reason, while a beast by ____________ (instinct/wish/thinking).

(4) Govern your passions or they will ____________ (govern/distract/mind) you.

(5) I ____________ (duly/hurriedly/irritatedly) received the message sent by my boss.

Q-7

Complete the given statements with the appropriate idioms:

1. We should _________________our expenses to save money.

2. He was badly _________________ smoking.

3. I _________________my friends in highs and lows of life.

4. We should _________________our problems on our own.

5. The factories _________________ various harmful chemicals.

6. He_________________ wiser than I expected him to be.

7. As soon as I saw the loopholes in the safety norms, I _________________ the rectifying measures.

8. My car _________________on the way and I had to call a cab to reach office.

Chapter-2   Colonel Fazackerley - (Poem)
Q-1

Read the stanzas and answer the questions that follow with reference to the context:

1. Colonel Fazackerley butterworth toast, bought an old castle complete with a ghost. But someone or other forget to declare To colonel Fazack that the spectre was there. 

a. What all did Colonel Fazackerley buy? 

b. What was wrong with that castle? 

c. What does the word 'spectre' mean?

2. Colonel Fazackerley put down his glass And said, 'My dear fellow, that's really first class! I just can't conceive how you do it at all. I imagine you're going to a Fancy Dress Ball? 

a. Who has been referred to as 'My dear fellow'? 

b. What was he doing? 

c. Explain: 'I imagine you're going to a Fancy Dress Ball'?

3. The ghost in his phosphorous cloak gave a roar And floated about ceiling and floor. He walked through a wall and returned through a pane And back up the chimney and came down again. Said the Colonel, ‘With laughter I'm feeling quite weak!’ 

a. What was the ghost wearing? 

b. How did the ghost behave? 

c. Was the colonel afraid?

4. At the poor spectre- quite out of his wits- Proceeded to shake himself almost to bits He rattled his chains and clattered his bones And he filled the whole castle with Mumbles and moans

a. Who is the poor spectre here? 

b. Why was he out of his wits? 

c. How did he react?

Q-2

Answer the following questions:

1. What did people forget to tell the colonel?

2. How did the colonel react when he saw the ghost for the first time?

3. What did the colonel offer the ghost?

4. How did the ghost feel on seeing the colonel's reaction?

5. Which incident in the poem do you find the most interesting?

Q-3

Which lines in the poem tell you that:

1. The colonel didn't believe in ghosts?

2. The ghost was a real one?

3. The colonel enjoyed the antics of the ghost?

4. The ghost went away leaving the colonel behind?

Q-4

Fill in the blanks with the correct sound words. Make necessary changes, if required.

1. I woke up on hearing the ________ of the alarm.

2. There was such a _________ in the house that I was unable to study.

3. The rocket went _________ in the sky.

4. I broke into a _________ of laughter on hearing the joke.

5. The dry leaves made a __________ sound when they walked on them.

Chapter-3   Three Men In A Boat
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What will the three men, namely George, Harris and Jerome discussing about in the beginning of the story?
2. How could Jerome make out that he was suffering from some liver ailment?
3. What 'Extraordinary thing' does the author seem to have talked about himself?
4. Why did the author visit the British Museum?
5. “I had walked into that reading room a happy, healthy man. I crawled out a decrepit wreck.” Why did the author say so?
6. Describe the prescription given to Jerome by the doctor for his fancied ailment
7. “And they didn't give me pills; they gave me clumps on the side of the head.” Who are they referred to in the given statement? Why did they give clumps on Jerome's head? Do you feel those clumps really helped him to get well?
Q-2 Match them with what make them funny:
Q-3 Change the following sentences into the sentences comprising defining clauses:
1. The song was sweet.
2. The bed was soft
3. The soldier was brave.
4. The student is my roommate.
5. The girl was really beautiful.
6. The mattress is very rough.
Q-4

Underline the statements which are correct:

1. They were the victims of a hundred and seven fatal maladies.

2. Jerome K. Jerome suffered from a severe liver ailment.

3. All the three friends were hypochondriacs.

4. The physician advised Jerome to concentrate on his maladies.

5. The friends concluded that they needed rest and some change.

6. Harris was in favour of a sea trip.

7. Jerome felt that one week is too less a time for a sea trip.

Q-5

Change the following sentences into the sentences comprising defining clauses:

1. The song was sweet.

2. The bed was soft.

3. The soldier was brave.

4. The student is my roommate.

5. The girl was really beautiful.

6. The mattress is very rough.

Q-6

State whether the following sentences are grammatically acceptable or not.

1. Any man who loves children would make a good husband.

2. The car, that was parked near the park, is mine.

3. Mary who is a teacher is not liked by many of her students.

4. The doll that we bought yesterday is lost.

5. The man who invented the cycle is no longer living.

Q-7

Given below are some words from the story itself. Encircle the option that explains the given word in the best possible way.

Invalid : weak, mad, insane, humble

Fatal : strong, mighty, deadly, light

Glanced : look quickly, kept staring, shut eyes, blinked

Wreck : ruin, left out parts, frame, and machine

Preserved : conserved, waste, expensive, cheap

Illustrative : explanatory, similar, bright, unique

Drowsy : boring, happily, actively, sleepy

Q-8

Given below are some proverbs; match them with their exact meanings :
Chapter-4   The Kitemaker
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What was Mehmood famous for? Why did he live an abandoned life later on?
2. Why did the young boy run to Mehmood ?
3. Why, according to you, do people no more enjoy flying kites as their favourite pastime?
4. Describe the retrospection of the old man of his ‘good old days.’
5. Give a brief description of the kite 'Dragon Fly' made by Mehmood. How did he lose it?
6. Explain 'Sweating mass of humanity' in your own words.
7. What similarity do you find between Mehmood and the Banyan tree?
Q-2 Fill in the blanks choosing the most appropriate answers:

(1) I ___________________ missed the flight as I got up late in the morning. (hardly, narrowly, easily, scarcely)

(2) A relief team was sent to ___________________ medicines and food among the flood victims. (contribute, distribute, sanction, provide)

(3) I think they have given too much ___________________ to their children. (liberty, positivity, activity, levity)

(4) Find the ___________________ that accompanies this news. (caption, title, headline, option)

(5) The police were instructed to ___________________ restraint and handle the situation tactfully. (exercise, prevent, enforce, use)

Q-3

Encircle the word which is closest in meaning to the given word:

1. Frequently: 

Occasionally, rarely, mostly, never

2. Liberated: 

Freed, confined, enslaved, embraced

3. Eventually: 

Immediately, never, finally, evidently

4. Swiftly: 

Slow, sluggish, quick, delayed

Q-4

Write words used for the kite in the story.

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

Q-5

Change the tense of each of the following sentences to simple past.

1. I love to dance with my cousin.

2. I want to ask for a favour.

3. I do not like to roam out of my place late in the night.

4. Do you really like the meal cooked by Mrs.Willkinson?

5. Don't you want to have fun in the mall?

Q-6

State whether the following sentences are grammatically correct or not. In case they are wrong explain the reasons and rewrite them correctly.

1. I didn't see her since Monday.

2. I had worked hard before the audience had come.

3. She already made the meal before they came.

4. Did I liked him?

5. I would call him if I had had his number.

Q-7

Fill in the blanks choosing the most appropriate answers:

(1) I ___________________ missed the flight as I got up late in the morning. (hardly, narrowly, easily, scarcely)

(2) A relief team was sent to ___________________ medicines and food among the flood victims. (contribute, distribute, sanction, provide)

(3) I think they have given too much ___________________ to their children. (liberty, positivity, activity, levity)

(4) Find the ___________________ that accompanies this news. (caption, title, headline, option)

(5) The police were instructed to ___________________ restraint and handle the situation tactfully. (exercise, prevent, enforce, use)

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Mehmood used to make kites even at an old age, because —

(i)

He wanted to earn money.

(ii)

He wanted to pass his time.

(iii)

He loved to see his grandson flying the kites made by him.

Q-2 The old man used to retrospect his past —

(i)

Lamenting that people no more enjoyed kite flying kites.

(ii)

Praising the sporty spirit of the kings.

(iii)

Appreciating the betting practices people used to be involved in those days.
Q-3 People abstained from activities like kite flying because —

(i)

They didn't have money to buy kites.

(ii)

They did not like flying kites.

(iii)

They did not have time for fun activities

Q-4 No one visited Mehmood in his later life, because —

(i)

People did not like him.

(ii)

All of his friends were already dead.

(iii)

Neither they had time nor they cared for old friends

Chapter-4   The Microscope - (Poem)
Q-1

Read the lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. Anton Leeuwenhoek was Dutch. He sold pincushions, cloth and such. The waiting townsfolk fumed and fussed As Anton's dry goods gathered dust. 

a. Who was Anton Leeuwenhoek? 

b. What work did he do? 

c. Why were the people getting angry with him? 

d. Find the antonym and the synonym of the word 'rage.'

2. He worked, instead of tending store, At grinding special lenses for A microscope. Some of the things He looked at were; mosquitoes' wings, The hairs of sheep, the legs of lice..

a. What is meant by the line: “He worked, instead of tending store?” 

b. What kind of lenses did Anton try to make? 

c. Name some of the insects that Anton observed. 

d. Who is the poet of this poem?

3. Fishes' scales, a little smear of his own blood, and best of all, the unknown , busy, very small bugs that swim and bump and hop inside a simple water drop. 

a. Write the rhyming words from the given lines. 

b. Who is 'his' in this poem? 

c. What did he use as a smear? 

d. How do bugs move?

4. We ought to ship him off to Spain. He says he's seen a housefly's brain. He says the water we drink Is full of bugs. He's mad, we think! They called him dumkopf. 

a. Where did the Dutchmen decide to ship Anton? 

b. What invention did Anton do? 

c. Why did the people say, “He's mad, we think.” 

d. What is meant by “dumkopf?

Q-2

Answer the following questions:

1. What is a microscope? Who invented it?

2. What kind of work Anton did initially?

3. Which things did Anton see through his lens and how?

4. Why did the Dutchmen not believe Anton's work?

5. What is the meaning of 'Dumkopf?' Do you think people were right into calling Anton so?

6. Anton seems to be determined about his work. How can you say that?

7. Find the rhyming words of the following: 

Dutch, Gear, Spain, Fussed, Dope

Q-3

What are the people living in these countries called? Complete the columns correctly. See the example.

1. The people living in Europe are called  Europeans

2. The people living in Austria are called …………………............

3. The people living in Belgium are called …………………...........

4. The people living in Britain are called …………………............

5. The people living in Canada are called …………………............

6. The people living in Egypt are called …………………............

7. The people living in Greece are called …………………............

8. The people living in Ireland are called …………………............

9. The people living in Japan are called …………………............

10. The people living in Scotland are called …………………............

Chapter-5   Champion Forever
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. In which school did Karan study earlier? Why had he to change it?

2. What was the reason behind Karan disliking his new school?

3. What promise did Karan make to his father?
4. Why was Karan afraid of choosing a new sport?
5. Which sport did he choose and who helped him with it?
6. What was Karan's reaction after knowing about the opposite team? What was the matter that he feared about?
7. Who encouraged Karan to go ahead and face his opponents from Franklin? Who won the game in the end?
Q-2 Find the instances from the story to prove the given statements.
1. Karan's father was a caring and considerate man.
2. Karan loved his father though he was angry with him for changing his school.
3. Karan got the confidence to play due to the support from his friends and teachers.
Q-3 Fill in the blanks with past perfect forms of the verbs in the brackets

(1) We __________ (reach) home by the time rain started.

(2) I suddenly remembered that I _________ (leave) my keys at home.

(3) Mother was happy because I __________ (come) first in the class.

(4) Had you ________ (study) for exams before you went out to play?

(5) They were hungry because they __________(not eat) anything since morning

Q-4

“Once a champion, always a champion”. Do you agree to this statement? Explain.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Q-5

Fill in the blanks with past perfect forms of the verbs in the brackets.

(1) If only she ___________ (stay) a little longer.

(2) I wish I ___________ (not waste) my time in playing.

(3) She wishes she _____________ (study) German.

(4) He wishes he _______________(not spend) so much money.

(5) I would have gone on vacation if I ___________ (plan) earlier.

Q-6

Choose the correctly spelt word in each set.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 She used to be very ________, but now she behaves very responsibly.

(i)

careless

(ii)

sleepy

(iii)

shy
Q-2 I am so ________ about learning French. I have already started making notes.

(i)

smart

(ii)

sad

(iii)

enthusiastic

Q-3 She is very ________ with her result. She pledges to study harder in future

(i)

happy

(ii)

unhappy

(iii)

careless
Q-4 Everybody was ________ to see the architecture of the Taj mahal. It was amazing.

(i)

impressed

(ii)

shocked

(iii)

careful
Q-5 I am very ___________ to my friend for helping me in studies.

(i)

angry

(ii)

grateful

(iii)

surprised
Chapter-6   Gulliver's Travels
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What name was given to Gulliver by his new master?
2. Why did the old farmer visit his friend's place? How did Gulliver try to appease him?
3. What advice was given to the farmer by the old man?
4. What sort of a girl was Glumdalclitch?
5. How did the young boy create a mess during Gulliver's performance?
Q-2 Give reasons for the following statements:
1. Gulliver gained immediate popularity in the land of the giants because________
2. The farmer worked on the advice given by the old man because ________
3. Gulliver followed the instructions of his little angel, Glundalclitch because ______
Q-3 Change the following sentences into passive voice.
1. The doctor saw the reports thoroughly.
2. Monica is stitching the shirt.
3. Everyone accompanied him.
4. Gulliver paid reverence to his master.
5. Everyone appreciates an honest man.
6. I will pay a visit to my grandmother next week.
Q-4

Rewrite the recipe given here in passive voice.

1. Take one cup sweet corn kernels.

2. Take 2 to 3 teaspoonfuls of butter.

3. Take chilli powder, chaat masala and salt as per taste.

4. Take 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of lemon juice.

5. Steam or pressurecook the corn kernels till soft

5. Take the corn kernels in a mixing bowl and add butter.

6. Add all the seasonings – chilli powder, lemon juice, chaat masala and salt.

7. Mix well. Remove in a bowl and serve masala corn immediately.

Q-5

Encircle the most appropriate word that expresses the idea of each of the bold expressions.

1. A liquid for drinking 

Tea, coffee, beverage, cold drink

2. An uncivilized person 

Brute, wild, barbarian, ill-mannered

3. A period of one thousand years

 Year, monthly, millennium, quarterly

4. A small booklet giving the details of something 

Booklet, pamphlet, brochure script

5. A writing which is difficult to understand 

Ineligible, obscure, illegible, unintelligible

Q-6

Given below are some idioms along with their meanings. Read them thoroughly and use them in your own sentences.

1. To beat the air – to make vain efforts

2. To act by fits and starts – to act impulsively

3. To feather one's own nest – to rise to a high rank

4. To turn tables – to reverse the situation

5. To throw cold water upon –to discourage someone

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Gulliver was compared with a —

(i)

A goose

(ii)

A reptile

(iii)

A splacknuck

Q-2 He obeyed the giants as —

(i)

He was very obedient

(ii)

He was weak

(iii)

He had no other option

Q-3 The farmer arranged for Gulliver's show as —

(i)

He wanted to amuse people

(ii)

He wanted money

(iii)

He wanted to obey his old friend
Chapter-6   Peanut-Butter Sandwich - (Poem)
Q-1

Read the lines and answer the questions that follow with reference to the context:

1. His sceptre and his royal gowns, His regal throne and golden crowns were brown and sticky from the mounds And drippings from each peanut-butter sandwich. 

a. What were made of brown colour? 

b. Who is 'he' in the above lines? 

c. What things were made out of peanut butter? 

d. Find the rhyming word -pairs from the above lines.

2. His subjects were all silly fools For he had passed a royal rule That all they could learn in school Was how to make a peanut-butter sandwich. 

a. Why were the king's subjects silly? 

b. Which rule did the king pass? 

c. Was the rule wise?

3. He would not eat his sovereign steak, He scorned his soup and kingly cake, And told his courtly cook to make An extra-sticky peanut-butter sandwich 

a. What is meant by 'sovereign steak'? 

b. Find the word from the line which means the same as 'disrespect'. 

c. What did the king use to eat all the time? 

d. Find some adjectives from the lines.

4. A puff of dust, a screech, a squeak- The king's jaw opened with a creak. And then in a voice so faint and weak- The first word they heard him speak Were, “How about a peanut-butter sandwich?” 

a. What had happened to the king's mouth? 

b. What were the various methods applied in opening the mouth of the king? 

c. What was the thing the king wanted when he was able to speak again? 

d. Which words have been used for showing that the king was not feeling well?

Q-2

Answer the following questions:

1. The king in the poem has been defined as silly. What is the reason for it?

2. Find the lines from the poem which show the king's liking for peanut-butter sandwich.

3. What kinds of steps were taken to solve the king's problem?

4. Even after being through such trouble, the king wanted only one thing. What was that and why?

5. What solution actually worked to open the king's mouth?

6. Find all the rhyming words from the poem and form sentences using them.

Q-3

Answer these Questions: 

1. Do you find the poem funny? List the episodes that add to the element of fun.

2. What efforts were made to open the king's mouth? List in chronological order.

3. Write pairs of all the rhyming words from the poem. Can you write two more for each?

Chapter-7   The Medicine Man Comes
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Who was the medicine man? Describe him.
2. What did Lila tell the medicine man and how did he react?
3. Did the medicine man at once see Lila's mother after his arrival?
4. What were the medicines given by the medicine man? How did he make them?
5. "Do you think, I can fill my stomach with that? Do you think I do it all free?” Who said these words and why? Explain.
6. What fee did he take to treat Lila's mother? Was it fair to give him the fee? Why or why not?

7. Do you think the medicine man was actually a genuine doctor? Explain.

Q-2 Explain with reference to the context.
1. All this gave him the air of a magician, of witchcraft, which made the girls shiver slightly when they heard him approach.
2. Lila explained trying to keep Pinto away while she spoke to the man.
3. Lila wailed suddenly, no longer able to speak calmly.
4. Lowering the trumpet he stared down into their faces and looked very fierce.
5. "We have no one but the magic man to help us, Magic!" she said fiercely.
Q-3 Quote the lines from the text, which tell you the following facts.
1. The people of the village were simple and god-fearing.
2. The girls didn't have full faith in the medicine man.
3. Lila was too disturbed at the condition of her mother.
4. The medicine man was greedy.
5. The girls were helpless and unwillingly obeyed the medicine man.
Q-4 Fill in the blanks with the suitable correlative conjunctions.
1. _________ John or Tom had broken the glass of the window.
2. To pass this exam you should be ___________ hard-working and intelligent.
3. She doesn't know whether she would learn dancing _______ drawing in vacation.
4. You can have _________ orange or mango squash. Both are delicious.
5. I had hardly slept __________ the doorbell rang loudly.
6. No sooner had we reached the station ________ the train left.
7. He is ____________ a good leader but also a good human being.
8. The party was both grand _______ interesting.
Q-5

Combine these sentences using the suitable conjunctions.

1. Kate is warm. Kate is friendly.

2. She can go by train. She can go by plane.

3. I was not well. I went to school as I had an exam.

4. His sister is a trained classical dancer. He is good at singing.

5. They are not punctual. They are not disciplined.

6. Put the ash under your mother's pillow. Put one packet under your pillow.

7. Leela didn't believe in superstitions. She had to believe the medicine man. 

8. I am preparing for medical entrance. My cousin is preparing for medical entrance.

Q-6

Correct these sentences.

1. I have being thinking of buying a new car.

2. Why are you not listen to your teacher?

3. He is a man of virtuality.

4. Our greatest strongness is our character.

Chapter-8   A Winter's Night
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What was the reason behind the argument between Halku and his wife?
2. What preparations did Halku make to spend night in the field? Who was his companion to spend the night with him and take care of field?
3. Jabra suddenly got alert. Why? What did he start doing around?
4. Describe what Halku did when he couldn't withstand cold any longer. Did it work?
5. What kind of noises Halku heard while he was resting? Was he able to go back to his farm to see what was happening?
6. Halku went on sitting peacefully near the warm ashes while his field was entirely uprooted, eaten and trampled by Nilgais. Why, according to you, had he not made any effort to save his field?
7. How did Munni react when she realized that Nilgais had destroyed the field? What was she worrying about?
8. Why was Halku 'content' even after his field was completely ruined?
9. Who woke Halku up in the morning? Was his field saved or totally destroyed?
10. “But I won't have to sleep nights out here in the cold.” Who said these words and why? What were his feelings while saying this?
Q-2 Explain with reference to context.
1. Why should he abuse you; is this his kingdom?
2. You thought I was coming out here to eat puris and sweet sand; you came running on ahead of me.
3. If anybody sees me gathering the leaves in the dead of night, he'll think it's a ghost.
4. With Jabra around, no animal can get into the field; he'd rip it to shreds.

5. Now you'll have to hire yourself out to earn some money to pay off the rent and taxes.”

Q-3 Complete the sentences suitably

(1) If it (rain)_________ we (not go)__________ outside the home.

(2) If you (know/not)___________the answer, I (help)__________you.

(3) We will (go)__________ to watch a movie if you (come)__________to my house.

(4) If she (study)__________harder, she (get)_________ first position in the class.

(5) If I (get)_________ lots of money, I (help)_________ poor children with their studies.

(6) If you (help)_________, I(finish)__________the work soon.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Halku's wife did not want to give the money to the landlord as

(i)

She wanted to spend the money

(ii)

She wanted Halku to buy a blanket with that money

(iii)

She wanted to save the money for the future use.

Q-2 Munni wanted Halku to give up tenant farming because

(i)

They could earn a meagre sum only.

(ii)

She did not like farming as a profession

(iii)

She didn't want Halku to work so hard.

Q-3 Jabra, Halku's dog, barked uncontrollably because

(i)

He had apprehended that some animals have broken into the fields

(ii)

He wanted to alert Halku.

(iii)

He was in the habit of barking
Q-4 Halku didn't try to save his field, because.

(i)

He felt too cold to get up.

(ii)

He did not like to go into the field.

(iii)

He felt that saving the field won't do any good to him.

Q-5 If I had had enough money, I ______________a new bicycle

(i)

will buy

(ii)

would buy

(iii)

would have bought
Q-6 If it rains, it ____________ very cold.

(i)

will get

(ii)

would get

(iii)

got

Q-7 She would practise hard if she ____________ to come first in the competition

(i)

had wanted

(ii)

wants

(iii)

wanted

Q-8 The dog ____________________ you if you hadn’t been careful.

(i)

would bite

(ii)

will bite

(iii)

would have bitten

Q-9 If she comes, she _____________ you.

(i)

met

(ii)

would meet

(iii)

will meet

Q-10 You will catch the train if you_________ on time.

(i)

had left

(ii)

leave

(iii)

will leave
Q-11 If he____________ richer, he would have opened a school.

(i)

was

(ii)

had been

(iii)

is
Q-12 

It ______________easy to row a boat if you knew how to.

(i)

would be

(ii)

had been

(iii)

would have been
Chapter-8   The Brook - (Poem)
Q-1

Read the lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. I chatter, chatter, as I flow To join the brimming river; For men may come and men may go, But I go on forever. 

a. Who is 'I' here? 

b. What do you understand by the line- 'For men may come and men may go'? 

c. What goes on forever? 

d. Write an example of alliteration from the lines.

2. I steal by lawns and grassy plots, I slide by hazel covers; I move the sweet forget-me-nots That grow for happy lovers. 

a. What change came over in the movement of the brook? How do you know? 

b. Name the things found along the course of the river. 

c. Name the figures of speech used in these lines with an example.

3. I murmur under moon and stars In brambly wildernesses; I linger by my shingly bars; I loiter round my cresses. 

a. What kind of movement does the brook show in these lines? 

b. What are the shingly bars? 

c. What time of the day is mentioned in the poem? 

d. Write the pairs of rhyming words from the lines.

Q-2

Mention the lines that tell you the following things:

1. The brook moves slowly in the grassy plots.

2. At night the brook barely moves.

3. The brook covers a long journey before joining the river.

4. Man is mortal.

Q-3

Find out the examples of the following from the poem:

1. Alliteration ___________________________________________________

2. Repetition ___________________________________________________

3. Personification ___________________________________________________

Q-4

Find out five describing words from the poem and use them in the sentences of your own.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter-9   The Last Lesson
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Why was Franz not willing to go to school that day? What was he supposed to be prepared with?
2. What was more tempting than the rule of participles?
3. What unusual thing about school did Franz notice as soon as he reached the school?
4. What notice was put up on the bulletin-board?
5. What was the order of Berlin? How did it affect the school?
6. Why did M. Hamel not scold Franz that day?
7. What change came in Franz's feelings for school and M. Hamel?
8. Who did M. Hamel blame for Franz being not able to concentrate over his studies?
9. Why did villagers come to school that day?
10. What did Franz realize though very late?
Q-2 Explain with reference to context.
1. Don't go so fast, bub; you'll get to your school in plenty of time!
2. Go to your place quickly, little Franz. We were beginning without you.
3. What a thunderclap these words were to me!
4. My children, this is the last lesson I shall give you.
5. I won't scold you, little Franz; you must feel bad enough.
6. Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?
Q-3 Fill in each the blank using some/any/much/many
1. Do you have any extra loaf of bread? Yes. But not _________________.
2. You never do _________________ homework. You are getting careless.
3. Could you give me some blank papers? No, I haven't got _________________.
4. He is very popular in his class. He has _________________ friends.
5. I am very _________________ afraid of lizards.
6. Can we meet in the evening? I have _________________ interesting things to tell you.
7. She doesn't have _________________ pink dress. She wants to have one.
8. _________________ flowers can be poisonous. Be careful.
Q-4

Explain :

1. What does M. Hamel tell about the significance and safeguarding of French language? How does he conclude his last lesson?

                                                                                                         or

Franz's attitude towards school as well as towards M. Hamel changes when he comes to know about order and takeover of his village by the Prussians. Do you agree? Why or why not. Discuss with reference to “The Last Lesson”.

2. Write the brief character sketches of Mr. M. Hamel and Franz.

Q-5

Complete each of the following sentences choosing an appropriate word from the bracket.

(1) Do you have ………......………. extra pencil? (some /any)

(2) I didn't do ………......………. workout yesterday. I was not feeling well. (much / many)

(3) He didn't drink ………......………. milk. (much / many)

(4) There are ………......………. flower plants in the garden. (much / many)

(5) I haven't seen ………......………. movies. (many / much)

(6) How ………......………. time does the painter need to paint this wall? (much / many)

(7) We have put ………......………. nice paintings on the walls. (some / any)

(8) Don't waste ………......………. time playing games. (much / many)

(9) My brother can understand ………......………. languages. (much / many)

(10) She has got ………......………. pets. (some / any)

Q-6

An anagram is a form of word play in which the letters of a word or phrase are rearranged in such a way that a new word or phrase is formed. Frame anagrams for the given words.

Swipe _____________________________________________

Tacit _____________________________________________

Cosmic _____________________________________________

Dealer _____________________________________________

Vowels _____________________________________________

Relayed _____________________________________________

Chapter-10   Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket
Q-1 Answer these questions.
1. Why did Lucy Rose ask her aunt not to take that basket along with them?
2. What all was there in the basket?
3. Why could Lucy Rose not sleep the whole night?
4. How was the weather when they reached the station?
5. Who were the fellow passengers of the two ladies?
6. What news did the conductor bring?
7. How did Aunt Cyrilla help everybody feel at home?
8. What presents were given to the children by the passengers?
9. How was the little mother helped?
10. In what unusual way was Christmas celebrated by all? Do you like it?
Q-2 State whether the given statements are true or false.
1. Aunt Cyrilla was a finicky old lady.
2. Lucy Rose loved that big basket of her aunt.
3. Aunt Cyrilla had full faith in God.
4. People on the train were cold and indifferent to one another.
5. Nobody could ever forget that Christmas especially Aunt Cyrilla.
6. The story is a perfect example of brotherhood and harmony.
Q-3 Complete the sentences with the appropriate idioms.
1. For the last few days he has been __________________. He must see a doctor.
2. My brother is on ______________. He is waiting for his PMT result.
3. Reshma is a very sincere and talented student. Don't go by her simple clothes. You can't ______________________________________.
4. The dish will take some time to cook perfectly. Please _________________________.
5. Father was really upset at your result. Take his advice __________________________.
6. All this spring cleaning of the house has left me completely _____________________.
7. She may be speaking the truth as she was not there when all that happened. We can certainly give her ____________________________________________________.
8. My exams are round the corner. I have to ______________________________ to be able to perform really well.
Q-4

Read the lines and answer the questions that follow with reference to the context.

1. Lucy Rose, when she went to town with Aunt Cyrilla, felt chagrined over this—all of which goes to prove that Lucy was as yet very young and had a great deal to learn in this world. 

a. What has been talked about in these lines? 

b. Why was Lucy Rose chagrined? 

c. What had Lucy Rose to learn?

2. "I mistrust you folks won't get to Pembroke tomorrow," he said sagely, "It's going to storm." 

a. Who is he in these lines? 

b. Why was he speaking in a sagely manner? 

c. What did he actually want?

3. Aunt Cyrilla and the pale girl helped the mother make up beds for them. The minister gave his overcoat and the sealskin lady came forward with a shawl. 

a. Where did the incident take place? 

b. For whom were the beds made? 

c. What quality of the people is reflected here?

4. "This has been the most pleasant Christmas I have ever spent," she said heartily, "I shall never forget that wonderful basket of yours. The little shop girl is going home with me. I've promised her a place in my husband's store." 

a. Who is ‘she’ here? 

b. Why was it the pleasantest Christmas for her? 

c. Why was the basket referred to as 'wonderful'?

Q-5

Give the character sketch of each of these characters from the story. Which one do you like the most?
  • Lucy Rose
  • Aunt Cyrilla 
  • The khaki boy  
  • The sealskin lady
Q-6

Rewrite these sentences as directed without changing their meanings. See the example.

(1) "I've a box of soda crackers," said the little mother eagerly. (Change the speech.) 

The little mother eagerly said that she had a box of soda crackers.

(2) I will reach there at 10 p.m. (Change into negative using 'before')

(3) Who doesn't know her? (Change into affirmative using 'everybody')

(4) How sweet these fruits are! (Change into a simple sentence)

(5) He behaved in a rude manner. (Replace the underlined words with an adverb.)

(6) I said to mother, “I am going to my friend's house.” (Change the speech)

(7) Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal. (Change the voice)

(8) She went back home. She missed her flight. (Combine into a single sentence)

(9) These cookies come in many varieties. (Rewrite starting with 'There are…….)

(10) I couldn't go to school as I was ill. (Begin with 'I was ill….)

(11) I have never seen a movie as good as this. (Rewrite using 'This is…….)

(12) Drinking is bad for health. (Use 'It is'……)

(13) This place is really picturesque. (Change into an exclamatory sentence)

(14) The mango is sweeter than the banana. (Use positive degree of the adjective 'sweet')

Q-7

Complete the sentences:

1. For the last few days he has been __________________. He must see a doctor.

2. My brother is on ______________. He is waiting for his PMT result.

3. Reshma is a very sincere and talented student. Don't go by her simple clothes. You can't ______________________________________.

4. The dish will take some time to cook perfectly. Please _________________________.

5. Father was really upset at your result. Take his advice __________________________.

6. All this spring cleaning of the house has left me completely _____________________.

7. She may be speaking the truth as she was not there when all that happened. We can certainly give her ____________________________________________________.

8. My exams are round the corner. I have to ______________________________ to be able to perform really well.

Chapter-10   My Wise Old Grandpapa - (Poem)
Q-1

Read the lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. Remove the shells from hard-boiled eggs, 

Make sure your hat's on straight, 

Pour lots of honey on your peas 

To keep them on the plate.

a. What does grandpa advise the poet while going out for tea? 

b. What must be kept straight and why? 

c. Why does he ask to pour lots of honey on the peas?

2. Be heedful of your partners' needs, 

Attend their every wish; 

When passing jelly, cream or jam, 

Make sure they're in the dish.

a. What's our duty towards our partner? 

b. What must be kept in the mind while passing jelly or jam? 

c. Find out rhyming words.

3. When eating figs or coconuts, 

To show you are refined, 

Gently gnaw the centers out 

And throw away the rind. 

a. What must be done to show you're refined? 

b. Write the meanings of gnaw and rind. Frame sentences using both the words. 

c. In which part of our country are figs or coconuts found?

4. If you accidentally gulp 

Some coffee while it's hot, 

Just raise the lid politely and 

Replace it in the pot.

a. What happens when we accidentally gulp hot coffee? 

b. What should be done while gulping hot coffee? 

c. Write step-wise how to make coffee.

Q-2

Mention the lines from the poem that tell you the following things:

1. We must make sure that our food doesn't spill out of the plate.

2. We must not leave any food on the plate.

3. We must pass the things with manners.

Q-3

Explain :

1. What does the poem tell you about the relationship between the child and his grandfather? Explain.

2. List all the things grandpa teaches the child to be a gentleman.

Chapter-11   Mrs. Packletide's Tiger
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Who was Mrs. Packeltide? Did she really want to kill a tiger and be in the news?
2. Who was Loona Bimberton? What were her achievements?
3. What kind of a tiger was selected to hunt? Why was it so?
4. Describe the whole scenario about the hunting of the tiger. What were preparations done?
5. Did Mrs. Packeltide's plan turn out to be successful? Was the tiger shot dead? What caused the tiger's death?
6. Why did the villagers agree to keep the secret about the tiger's death?
7. How did Ms. Mebbin manage to buy a weekend cottage?
Q-2 Explain with reference to the context.
1. She had also already designed in her mind the tiger-claw broach that she was going to give Loona Bimberton on her next birthday.
2. I suppose we are in some danger.
3. How amused everyone would be if they knew what really happened.
4. I've seen a week-end cottage near Darking that I should rather like to buy. Six hundred and eighty, freehold. Quite a bargain, only I don't happen to have the money
Q-3 Quote the lines from the story which tell you the following facts
1. Ms Mebbin blackmailed Mrs. Packeltide.
2. Mrs. Packeltide was jealous of Loona Bimberton.
3. Mrs. Mebbin was a miserly and shrewd lady.
4. Loona Bimberton was not at all happy at the fame Mrs. Packeltide got.
Q-4 Complete the sentences using the appropriate phrases/idioms.
1. He is a famous Hollywood star. The organizers are _________________________ to welcome him.
2. Some people don't have to do much effort to be successful. They are _________________________.
3. You are looking _________________________. It seems the weather of the hills suits you.
4. This arrangement of stars can be seen _________________________.
5. It's a very expensive car. Maintaining it would be like keeping a _________________________
6. If you can't trust my words, I can give it to you in _________________________.
7. I still remember my happy childhood. Those were the _________________________!
8. It's her 18 birthday. She is going to _________________________ with friends and family!
Q-5

Write the character sketches of Mrs. Packeltide and Loona Bimberton. How were they both different?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q-6

Analyse these sentences from the story and complete the table suitably.

1. Children were posted night and day on the outskirts of the local jungle.

2. The great night duly arrived.

1. Children were posted night and day on the outskirts of the local jungle.

2. The great night duly arrived.

3. She was not actually nervous about the wild beast.

4. It's a very old tiger.

5. A thousand rupees is a lot of money.

Q-7

There is one mistake in each of the lines given below. Identify the mistake and write it correctly.

1. A fir-tree was boasted to a Bramble, ____________________ ____________________

2. and said, somewhat contemptuous, ____________________ ____________________ "You poor creature, you are of no use whatever. ____________________ ____________________

3. Now, look at me: I am useful for all sort of things, ____________________ ____________________

4. particularly when man build houses; ____________________ ____________________ they can't do without me then." ____________________ ____________________

5. But the Bramble replies, ____________________ ____________________

Q-8

When someone is jealous, he is said to be green with jealousy. Here are some colour phrases/ idioms. Write their meanings.

1. In the pink of health

2. Born with a silver spoon in mouth

3. Once in a blue moon

4. Roll out the red carpet

5. A white elephant

6. In black and white

7. To paint the town red

8. Golden days

Q-9

Complete the sentences using the appropriate phrases/idioms.

1. He is a famous Hollywood star. The organizers are _________________________ to welcome him.

2. Some people don't have to do much effort to be successful. They are _________________________.

3. You are looking _________________________. It seems the weather of the hills suits you.

4. This arrangement of stars can be seen _________________________.

5. It's a very expensive car. Maintaining it would be like keeping a _________________________

6. If you can't trust my words, I can give it to you in _________________________.

7. I still remember my happy childhood. Those were the _________________________!

8. It's her 18 birthday. She is going to _________________________ with friends and family!

Chapter-12   The Magic Bon-Bons
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What was ironical about Claribel Sudds' wishes?
2. How many kinds of bon-bons were there and what was special about each of them?
3. What happened to the box of bon-bons?
4. What effect did the chocolate bon-bon have on Bessie?
5. What change came upon these people after they had eaten the magic bon-bons? a) Mr. Bostwik b) Mrs. Bostvic c) The professor
6. Was the senator able to give an effective speech? Why/Why not?
Q-2 Explain these lines with reference to the context.
1. "Ahem!" said the wise one, "A check, please."
2. "Why, she's an infant prodigy!" gasped the astounded father.
3. Mrs. Bostwick managed to get them all seated and then the maid brought in the soup.
4. The senator shuddered. Such disgraceful rioting he had never seen nor heard before in a decent private family.
5. There was a hum of amazement and horror from the spectators, but the senator appeared not to notice it
6. But the ushers rushed her out of the hall, thinking she had gone suddenly insane.
Q-3 Who are these persons?
1. Sorcerer: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Professor: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Senator: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Mayor: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Usher: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Chemist: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Acrobat: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Elocutionist: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Q-4 Fill in the blanks with the correct participle forms of the verbs in bracket.
1. She was sitting in the lawn _______________ (listen)to songs.
2. _______________ (live) in the society for many years, he is familiar with each and every family in the neighbourhood.
3. The glass _______________ (fill) with juice is kept in the fridge.
4. _______________ (meet)each other for years, they had a lot to talk about.
5. _______________ (bear) into a rich family, Mayank has all the comforts of life.
6. _______________ (be)the only child of his parents, he is very pampered.
7. _______________ (realise)his mistake, he apologized to the teacher.
8. Well _______________ (do)! You have done a great job.
9. _______________ (park)the car, he went inside the house.
10. _______________ (watch)the film twice, I knew the dialogues by heart.
Q-5

Which incident in the story do you find the most interesting? Write a brief synopsis of the scene giving reasons for your choice.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q-6

Rewrite the sentences with participle clauses. 

1. She left school early because she had to attend a function.

2. The teacher was impressed by the result of her class, so she took them for an outing.

3. Because he was down with fever, he couldn't appear for exams.

4. As I haven't received any information, I am not able to tell you anything.

5. The movie, which was released last week, did good business.

6. As I have some important work, I cannot go shopping with you.

7. When we heard the good news, we started to shout joyously.

8. Because the child didn't want to get lost in the fair, he held the hand of his father tightly.

9. After he had been ordered to pay the fine, Mani returned home sadly.

10. As we had been to Simla before, we knew where to find a good restaurant.

Q-7

Match the words with their correct definitions.
Chapter-12   A Heritage of Trees - (Poem)
Q-1

Answer the following questions:

1. What did the poet see?

2. Which words have been chosen to describe the condition of the trees?

3. How did the poet feel on seeing the trees?

4. Which lines from the poem tell you that the poet had a high opinion of the people who had planted trees?

5. Fire has been portrayed both as a preserver and a destroyer in the poem. Explain how.

6. What is the message of the poem?

Q-2

Explain these lines with reference to the context.

1. A line of noble trees 

Mutilated: branches ripped

2. Their sides 

Browned by the sun

3. Their scabs and scars 

Defy repair.

4. Let them come now from some 

More peaceful shade 

To look once more

On their life's work.

5. Trees are our heritage 

And ash so holy.

Q-3

Does the poem have a rhyming scheme? Why/Why not? Try to decipher the reason.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q-4

Write a synonym and an antonym for each of the given words.

Tragic ____________________ ____________________

Noble ____________________ ___________________

Unknown ____________________ ____________________

Defy ____________________ ____________________

Noble ____________________ ____________________

Peaceful ____________________ ____________________

Holy ____________________ ____________________

Hack ____________________ ____________________

Q-5

Make new words by using the letters of these words.

Lacerated - 

Attenuated - 

Patronage - 

Heritage -