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Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 6th English Solutions Term 2 Prose Chapter 1 Sports Stars

Read and Understand

I. Identify the sports and the sports personalities from the lesson and fill in the table.

Answer:

II. Read the questions related to the three sports stars you have read about and tick the appropriate boxes.

III. Think and answer.

Sports Stars 6th English Question 1.
Women/ Men can achieve anything, provided they put their heart and soul into it. Discuss in the class. Do you think being a man or a woman makes a difference?
Answer:
In this world of competition, everyone can achieve success, if they put their heart and soul into their task. Every person who achieves success in life, has to work hard with dedication and determination. It’s no matter, whether they are men or women. That makes no difference. All that matters is only hard work, determination and the willingness to achieve something big. One can always leam something from another person’s story. Each one of us should believe in ourselves and follow our passion to win with devotion and dedication. Success will surely embrace us one day.

Sports Stars 6th English Questions And Answers Question 2.
How can you balance your academic goals and your passion for sports or arts?
Answer:
A person’s determination and readiness to cross the obstacles in life, can make him / her to balance his / her academic goals and the passion for sports or arts. P.V. Sindhu is a good example for this. Despite being busy with her training schedules and International tournaments, she managed to attend regular school until class 9, after which all her classes were through correspondence. She did balance both her passion as well as her academics and she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com.). The other sports stars who balanced their passion for sports and academics are Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, V.V.S. Laxman, K. Srikkanth, M.S. Dhoni, Murali Vijay and Suresh Raina. All these stars excelled in Cricket. There are also others, who have excelled in the field of sports and academics. Therefore, the determination to surpass both in academics and sports and the ability in balancing both are the prime factors to achieve success in both the fields.

Vocabulary

A. Match the sport and the equipment.

Answer:

1. (v)
2. (iv)
3. (ii)
4. (iii)
5. (i)

B. Find the names of twelve sports and games from the grid.

Answer:

C. Tide the meaning of the italicised word.

Sports Star Lesson In 6th Standard Question 1.
Being compared to Sachin is an absolute privilege.
(a) Honour
(b) Right
(c) Favour
(d) Disadvantage
Answer:
(a) Honour

Chapter 1 Sports Stars Question 2.
The boy was taken by surprise when he learnt about Mithali Dorai Raj.
(a) Affected
(b) Moved
(c) Amazed
(d) Upset
Answer:
(c) Amazed

Sports Stars 6th English Book Back Answers Question 3.
Usha Rani had to struggle all through her life.
(a) Fight
(b) Duel
(c) Fun
(d) Work hard
Answer:
(d) Work hard

6th Standard English Sports Stars Question 4.
Usha Rani is expert at giving leads.
(a) Clumsy
(b) Sharp
(c) Skilled
(d) Bad
Answer:
(c) Skilled

Sports Star 6th Standard Summary Question 5.
No opponent is too big to defeat.
(a) Competitor
(b) Rival
(c) Helper
(d) Enemy
Answer:
(a) Competitor

D. Fit in the blanks with the opposites of the words given in brockets.

1. We should learn from our _______ (success).
2. Children don’t like to read _______ (interesting) books.
3. Be _______ (general) when you’are telling us what you need.
4. The teacher asked the children to _______ (start) talking.
5. The new boss decided to _______ (appoint) the lazy workers.

Answers:

1. failure
2. uninteresting
3. specific
4. stop
5. dismiss

Listening

E. Listen to your teacher and number the pictures accordingly.

Answer:

Write ‘T’ if the statement is True and ‘F’ if the statement is False.

1. Himachal Pradesh is an ideal place for paragliding.
2. Skiing offers opportunities to delve into oceans.
3. Paragliding is also a recreational adventure sport.
4. Scuba Diving has a huge following all over the world.
5. The most suitable period for Skiing is from March to June.

Answers:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False

Speaking

F. Look at these images of different kinds of sports. Identify and name as many as you can with your partner.
Answers:

1. Football
2. Weight Lifting
3. Cycling
4. Swimming
5. Skiing
6. Horse Riding
7. Basket Ball
8. Running
9. Gymnastics
10. Tennis
11. Boat race
12. Hockey

Describe any one of them to four partner.

Sports Stars 6th English Summary Question 1.
Name of the sport.
Answer:
Cricket
I love to play cricket with my friends. I often watch cricket matches with my father and my brother.

Sports Stars 6th English In Tamil Question 2.
What equipment is used to play the sport?
Answer:
The equipments used for this sport are pads, chest guard, elbow guard, helmet, abdominal guard, gloves, cricket bat and cricket ball.

6th Standard Sports Star Question 3.
What kind of area/ground/field it is played in?
Answer:
It is played on a field, where there is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch.

6th English Sports Stars Question 4.
How is it played?
Answer:
It is played between two teams of eleven players. Each team attempts to score runs, while the other team will defend by fielding. I enjoy playing this game whenever I get free time.

• I like to play cricket.
• I play cricket regularly with my friends.
• Cricket is an outdoor game.
• This game requires eleven players.
• The cricket sport has a bat, ball, leg pads, chest guards, elbow guards, gloves and , an abdominal guard.
• It is generally played in a ground.
• I enjoy playing this game

Grammar

G. Look sat the picture awl fill in the foiante with suitable words.

1. There is a play ground in my school.
   
2. The starry sky looks beautiful at night.
   
3. The tray has fresh vegetables.
   
4. It is a hot day.
   
5. The girl gave her friend a pleasant smile.
   

H. Put the words in correct order and rewrite each sentence.

Samacheer Kalvi Guru 6th English Question 1.
They have a post-box. (Red, Small, Rectangular)
Answer:
They have a small rectangular red post-box.

6th Standard Sports Stars Question 2.
I have sticks. (Long, Two, Brown)
Answer:
I have two long brown sticks.

6th Standard English Sports Stars Book Back Answers Question 3.
Find me the brushes. (New, Five, Yellow)
Answer:
Find me five new yellow brushes.

Question 4.
Mahesh is a boy. (Thin, Tall, Clever)
Answer::
Mahesh is a tell thin clever boy.

Question 5.
It is a plate. (Round, Pink, Small)
Answer:
It is a small round pink plate.

I. Refer to a dictionary for the meanings and circle the odd one.
Answer:

Writing

J.
Question 1.
Imagine that you are the School Pupil Leader, Write a formal letter inviting the chief,guest for the school’s Annual Day. Give details of the time and place of the event.
Answer:
From
Ravi Teja, School Pupil Leader,
R. R. K. Hr. Sec. School,
No. 610, Ram Ngar,
Villivakkam, Chennai – 600 038.
November 15th 2018.

To
Mrs. G. Shoba Ranganathan
(Retired Police Officer)
3A, First Main Road,
Adyar, Chennai – 600 020.

Respected Madam,

I am writing this letter on behalf of R.R. K. Hr. Sec. School. Our school is going to conduct its Annual Day on 10th of November. In this connection, we cordially invite you to our 23rd Annual Day to be as the chief guest and to address the gathering. We are sure the students will benefit from your ideas and words. We will be privileged to have you in our school on this special day.

We look forward to receiving your acceptance.

Yours sincerely,
Ravi Teja
School Pupil Leader

Question 2.
Imagine that you are the sports captain of your school. Write a formal letter to the sports captain of another school inviting her/ his team for a friendly match. You may choose any sport. Give details of time and place.
Answer:
From
V. Raghav, Sports Captain,
Aditya Senior Secondary School,
Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099.
24^th October 2018.

To
Master Ravi Varma,
Sports Captain,
VRC Higher Secondary School,
Athipattu, Ambattur,
Chennai – 600 053.

Dear Friend,

I am writing this letter on behalf of my school ‘Aditya Senior Secondary School’ at Kolathur. I am the sports captain of this school. Our school is going to conduct a friendly match on 27th October 2018 in our school premises. As the sports captain of my school, I would like to invite your school team for a friendly basketball match on 27th October 2018 at 10 a.m. Tea and Lunch will be provided to all the students and the teachers, who accompany them.

We look forward to receiving your acceptance.

Yours sincerely,
V. Raghav
School Sports Captain

Creative Writing

K. Make a diary entry on the impact of a sports personality who is an inspiration to you.
Answer:

Diary Entry

Place: XYZ
Date : 22^nd October, 20xx.
Day & Time : Sunday, 8.00 p.m.

Today I read the biography of P.V. Sindhu, the Badminton player. She was one of the two Indian badminton players to ever win a silver friedai in 2017 Olympics. I have watched her playing Badminton with my family members. Now after reading her biography, I am inspired by her hard work and dedication. Despite of her busy training schedules, she managed to attend regular school until class 9. After that, she did her studies through correspondence and now she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com.). How well has she balanced her passion to play Badminton, as well as her academics! Really very great! She has become my role model and I will strive to become a sports star like her and also excel in my academics.

Sports Stars Additional Questions

I. Select The Suitable Synonyms.

Question 1.
co-ordinate
(a) organize
(b) disturb
(c) scatter
Answer:
(a) organize

Question 2.
unfold
(a) open
(b) close
(c) bring
Answer:
(a) open

Question 3.
surprised
(a) unmoved
(b) raged
(c) amazed
Answer:
(c) amazed

Questions 4.
introduced
(a) acquainted with
(b) ignored
(c) withheld
Answer:
(a) acquainted with

Question 5.
formats
(a) chapters
(b) documents
(c) patterns
Answer:
(c) patterns

Questions 6.
complimented
(a) scorned
(b) despised
(c) praised
Answer:
(c) praised

Question 7.
quote
(a) repeat
(b) speak
(c) warn
Answer:
(a) repeat

Question 8.
achieved
(a) scared
(b) reached
(c) retrieved
Answer:
(b) reached

Question 9.
recognised
(a) unknown
(b) known
(c) identified
Answer:
(b) known

Question 10.
barriers
(a) preventions
(b) hurdles
(c) movements
Answer:
(b) hurdles

Question 11.
secure
(a) react
(b) spread
(c) obtain
Ans:
(c) obtain

Questions 12.
humble
(a) high
(b) low
(c) proud
Answer:
(b) low

Question 13.
mention
(a) refer
(b) narrate
(c) notice
Answer:
(a) refer

Question 14.
anchored
(a) fixed
(b) unbound
(c) unconfined
Answer:
(a) fixed

Question 15.
passion
(a) dream
(b) methods
(c) desire
Answer:
(c) desire

Question 16.
prominent
(a) unnoticed
(b) noticeable
(c) hideous
Answer:
(b) noticeable

Question 17.
determined
(a) will powered
(b) upset
(c) strong
Answer:
(a) will powered

Question 18.
unfulfilled
(a) unfashioned
(b) unrealised
(c) unrefined
Answer:
(b) unrealised

Question 19.
events
(a) gatherings
(b) occasions
(c) meetings
Answer:
(b) occasions

Question 20.
instantly
(a) immediately
(b) abruptly
(c) slowly
Ans:
(a)immediately

Question 21.
Profiling
(a) collecting information
(b) going through
(c) analyzing
Ans:
(a) collecting information

Question 22.
reflection
(a) study
(b) reason
(c) result
Answer:
(c) result

Question 23.
schedules
(a) plans
(b) activities
(c) appointments
Answer:
(a) plans

Question 24.
commitment
(a) appointment
(b) dedication
(c) betrayal
Answer:
(b) dedication

Question 25.
privilege
(a) honour
(b) disgrace
(c) insult
Answer:
(a) honour

II. Select The Suitable Antonyms.

Question 1.
beginning
(a) starting
(b) heralding
(c) ending
Answer:
(c) ending

Question 2
same
(a) correct
(b) different
(c) immediate
Answer:
(b) different

Questions 3.
batting
(a) bowling
(b) hitting
(c) scoring
Answer::
(a) bowling

Questions 4.
today
(a) last Monday
(b) the same day
(c) yesterday
Answer:
(c) yesterday

Question 5.
success
(a) outcome
(b) failure
(c) victory
Answer:
(b) failure

Question 6.
many
(a) several
(b) few
(c) countless
Answer:
(b) few

Question 7.
proud
(a) humble
(b) sad
(c) merry
Answer:
(a) humble

Question 8.
first
(a) last
(b) least
(c) prime
Answer:
(a) last

Question 9.
highest
(a) best
(b) utmost
(c) lowest
Answer:
(c) lowest

Question 10.
forgot
(a) thought
(b) remembered
(c) liked
Answer:
(d) remembered

Question 11.
interesting
(a) exciting
(b) uninteresting
(c) pleasing
Answer:
(b) uninteresting

Question 12.
comfortable
(a) uncomfortable
(b) safe
(c) cosy
Answer:
(a) uncomfortable

Question 13.
follows
(a) plans
(b) implements
(c) chases
Answer:
(c) chases

Question 14.
general
(a) specific
(b) overall
(c) universal
Answer:
(a) specifi

Question 15.
soon
(a) early
(b) late
(c) instantly
Answer:
(b) late

Question 16.
started
(a) commenced
(b) began
(c) stopped
Answer:
(c) stopped

Question 17.
something
(a) everything
(b) nothing
(c) more
Answer:
(b) nothing

Question 18.
defeat
(a) avoid
(b) lose
(c) win
Answer:
(c) win

Question 19.
most
(a) highest
(b) least
(c) lowest
Answer:
(b) least

Question 20.
regular
(a) irregular
(b) orderly
(c) planned
Ans:
(c) irregular

Question 20.
several
(a) few
(b) many
(c) most
Answer:
(a) few

III. Match The Following.

1. Tennis – (a) Club
2. Golf – (b) Bow and Arrow
3. Archery – (c) Racquets

Answer:

1. (c) Racquets
2. (a) Club
3. (b) Bow and Arrow

IV. Choose The Correct Answers (MCQ).

Question 1.
It has so much to ________
(a) cover
(b) show
(c) open
(d) unfold
Answer:
(d) unfold

Question 2.
She indeed is an ________ to all of us.
(a) motivation
(b) inspiration
(c) example
(d) role model
Answer:
(b) inspiration

Question 3.
I was interested to learn that her mother tongue is ________
(a) Telugu
(b) Hindi
(c) Urdu
(d) Tamil
Answer:
(d) Tamil

Question 4.
Mithali anchored the innings to ________ with an unbeaten 76.
(a) perfection
(b) excellence
(c) achievement
(d) a completion
Answer:
(a) perfection

Question 5.
She was just 29 years old, when she won a ________ in Kabbadi.
(a) Silver Medal
(b) Gold Medal
(c) merit
(d) Cheque
Answer:
(b) Gold Medal

Question 6.
She has also become ________ to her brothers and sisters at home and other fellow sports persons.
(a) an example
(b) an opponent
(c) a role model
(d) a player
Answer:
(c) a role model

Question 7.
Believe in yourself and follow your ________
(a) passion
(b) aim
(c) will power
(d) goal
Answer:
(a) passion

Question 8.
Sindhu started playing badminton at the age of ________
(a) nine
(b) ten
(c) twelve
(d) eight
Answer:
(d) eight

Question 9.
Sindhu first learned the basics of the sport with the ________ of Mehboob Ali.
(a) help
(b) support
(c) coaching
(d) guidance
Answer:
(d) guidance

Question 10.
After joining Gopichand’s badminton academy, Sindhu won several ________
(a) awards
(b) merits
(c) titles
(d) honours
Answer:
(c) titles

V. Very Short Answer Questions

Question 1.
What did the teacher read?
Answer:
The teacher read a diary account of a school boy.

Question 2.
Who is Mithaii Dorai Raj?
Answer:
She is the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team.

Question 3.
Who is the first player to score seven consecutive 50s?
Answer:
Mithaii Dorai Raj was the first player to score seven consecutive 50s.

Question 4.
When did Usha Rani won a Gold Medal?
Answer:
When Usha Rani was just 29 years old, she won a Gold Medal.

Question 5.
From which town did Usha Rani come?
Answer:
Usha Rani came from the town of Subedarpalaya in Yeshwanthpur.

Question 6.
Can one learn something from another person’s story?
Answer:
Yes, one can learn something from other person’s story.

Question 7.
From where does P.V. Sindhu drew inspiration?
Answer:
She drew inspiration from the success of Pullela Gopichand.

Question 8.
What did Gopichand observe in P.V. Sindhu?
Answer:
He observed ‘a never say die spirit’ in her.

Question 9.
Who is one of the top five shuttlers in the women’s singles category?
Answer:
P.V. Sindhu is one of the top shuttlers in the women’s singles.

Question 10.
Who was the sports officer at Karnataka State Police Sports Promotion Board?
Answer:
E.S. Sumanth was the sports officer at Karnataka State Police Sports Promotion Board.

VI. Short Answer Questions.

Question 1.
Why did the school boy not allow his sister to play cricket?
Answer:
He never thought that a woman could play cricket so well. That’s why he had never allowed his sister to play cricket.

Question 2.
What was the nick name given to Mithaii? Why?
Answer:
Mithaii was nick named as Tendulkar of Indian women’s cricket, as she is presently the all-time leading run scorer for India, in all formats, including Tests, ODIs and T20s.

Question 3.
What does Mithali want people to know about her?
Answer:
As a woman cricketer, she wanted people to know her for her own identity.

Question 4.
What did the government of India confer on her?
Answer:
The Government of India in recognition of her contribution to cricket conferred on her the Padma Shri Award.

Question 5.
What was Usha Rani’s mother’s unfulfilled dream?
Answer:
Her mother’s unfulfilled dream was to become an athlete. So Usha Rani became determined and practised Kabbadi thoroughly.

Question 6.
What did the sports officer E.S. Sumath say about Usha Rani?
Answer:
‘Despite a well paid job, Usha participated in national events every year without a miss. She is an expert in giving leads, raiding opponents and consistently playing a prominent role in the Indian Kabbadi team.’

Question 7.
For what is Usha Rani working hard now?
Answer:
She is now working hard and practising Kabbadi everyday to win the Gold Medal at the Asian Games in 2018.

Question 8.
What should a person do to achieve success?
Answer:
Every person has to work hard with dedication and determination to achieve success in life. He / she should believe in himself / herself and follow his / her passion.

Question 9.
Who won the Silver and the bronze medals in 2017 and 2012 Olympics respectively?
Answer:
P. V. Sindhu won the silver medal in 2017 Olympics. Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in 2012 Olympics.

Question 10.
How did Gopichand supported a correspondent’s opinion about P.V. Sindhu?
Answer:
He seconded the correspondent’s opinion by saying ‘The most striking feature in Sindhu’s game is her attitude and the ‘never say die spirit’.

VII. Paragraph Questions and Answers.

Question 1.
When and how did Mithali Dorai Raj start her career as a cricketer?
Answer:
Mithali Dorai Raj actually started playing Cricket with her brother. When she was young, she used to go with her father to the grounds, where he practised. She used to stand outside the ground, and returned the ball when it came her way. Though it was a humble start, she managed to secure a name and a place for herself. She broke the traditional barriers that cricket is for men and proved that women are on par with men in every field.

Question 2.
Given an account of Mithali Dorai Raj’s contribution to cricket?
Answer:
Mithali Dorai Raj was the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team in Tests and One Day Internationals. She started to play cricket at the age of 10 and was selected for the Indian team at the age of 17. She was widely recognized and acknowledged as one of the best cricketers. She was the highest run scorer in Women’s International Cricket and the only woman cricketer to surpass the 6,000 run mark in ODI’s. She was also the first player to score seven consecutive 50s. She is nick named as ‘Tendulkar of Indian women’s cricket, as she is presently the all time leading run scorer for India in all formats, including Tests, ODIs and T20s.

Question 3.
How did Usha Rani become a role model to her brothers and sisters at home and to other sports persons?
Answer:
Usha Rani, Cop-cum-Kabbadi champion rose from a poor town of Subedarpalaya in Yeshwanthpur near Bengaluru in Karnataka. As she was determined to become a Kabbadi player, she practised Kabbadi every morning whether it rained or shined. As a school child, she grew up watching Kabbadi at a club in front of her house. She joined the club and started playing Kabbadi at National level in Sub-Junior category.

She used to sell flowers for her daily living and was a source of support for her family. She got a job as a police person for her excellence in sports and was the youngest in the Karnataka State Police Women Kabbadi team. She won a Gold medal at the age of 29 years. Now, she is working hard to win the Gold Medal at the Asian Games in 2018. She has also become a role model to her brothers, sisters and other fellow sports persons. All this was achieved by her, through her dedication and her consistency in playing a prominent role in the Indian Kabbadi team.

Question 4.
Write any 3 points about your favourite sports.
Answer:
My favourite sports : Cricket

1. I love to play cricket with my friends.
2. It is an outdoor game.
3. It is played between two teams of eleven players.

Question 5.
How did P.V. Sindhu managed to balance her passion as well as her academics?
Answer:
P. V. Sindhu started playing badminton at the age of eight. Though her parents were professional volleyball players, Sindhu chose badminton over volleyball because she drew inspiration from the success of Pullela Gopichand, the 2001 All England Open Badminton Champion. Despite her busy training schedules and international tournaments, she managed to attend regular school until class 9, after which all her classes were through correspondence.

She balanced both her passion as well as her academics. Now, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com.). Her commitment and the required hard work has fulfilled her desire to be a good badminton player.

Grammar – Additional

Adjectives

Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns. They may be classified as :

(a) Proper Adjectives :
Russian, American, Chinese, Japanese.

(b) Adjectives of quality :
little, huge (garden), nice (colour), kind (lady), good (man), beautiful (house).

(c) Adjectives of quantity :
same, little, much, enough.

(d) Adjectives of number:
first, second, third, all, a few, several, many, some.

(e) Demonstrative Adjectives :
This (dog), that (box), those (pencils), these (girls), such (men).

(f) Distributive Adjectives :
each (boy), every (girl), either, neither.

(g) Interrogative Adjectives:
Which (child), what (task), whose (book).

(h) Possessive Adjectives:
my (watch), his (pen), our (child), their (buffallo), your (cow).

(i) Present and Past Participles functioning as adjectives.
burnt (hut), running (water)

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives.

1. He is a _______ boy.
2. She bought a _______ watch.
3. Raju likes to have a _______ tea.
4. My father is _______ man.
5. My family doctor is a _______ gentleman.
6. Latha is a _______ girl.
7. I like _______ chocolates.
8. We saw a _______ bear.
9. There is a _______ hole here.
10. Our school has a _______ play ground.
11. He is an _______ painter.
12. _______ work leads to success.
13. She is a _______ model.
14. Listen to his _______ story.
15. He is the _______ ranker.

Answers:

1. smart
2. lovely
3. hot
4. sturdy
5. kind
6. good
7. milk
8. big
9. tiny
10. large
11. excellent
12. Hard
13. role
14. sad
15. top

II. Refer to dictionary for the meanings and circle the odd one.

III. Put the words in correct order and rewrite each sentence.

Question 1.
She has pens, (six, black, good)
Answer:
She has six good black pens.

Question 2.
Get me water, (cool, some, pine)
Answer:
Get me some cool pure water.

Question 3.
This is an book, (old, interesting, big)
Answer:
This is an interesting big old book.

Question 4.
It is a table, (brown, big, one)
Answer:
It is one big brown table.

Question 5.
I saw elephants in this jungle (great, old, six)
Answer:
I saw six great old elephants in this jungle.

Question 6.
They went to temples, (big, Amazing, two)
Answer:
They went to two Amazing big temples.

Question 7.
Buy me dress, (green, one, attractive)
Answer:
Buy me one attractive green dress.

Question 8.
Look at the birds, (colourful, tree, young)
Answer:
Look at the three colourful young birds.

Question 9.
Here is the book, (brown, great, big)
Answer:
Here is the great big brown book.

Question 10.
I love ice-creams, (two, creamy, chocolate)
Answer:
I love two creamy chocolate ice-creams.

IV. Choose the correct adjectives.

1. Latha stays ________ than Rani, (farther / further)
2. He is ________ than his friend, (popular / more popular)
3. My father is six feet ________ (tall / high)
4. Raju is ________ than Ravi, (more stronger / stronger)
5. This school has many trees that are ________ (tall / high)
6. He is ________ than his neighbour, (richer / more rich)
7. The brides were much ________ than the grooms, (young / younger)
8. Shakespeare is the ________ playwright in English, (great / greatest)
9. Jane was the ________ player of all. (good / best)
10. We saw ________ animals at the zoo. (many / much)
11. I don’t have ________ friends, (more / many)
12. The ________ turtle swims slowly, (big / bigger)
13. I love the ________ cat. (blacker / black)
14. She runs ________ than him. (fast / faster)
15. Her dress looks ________ than Latha’s dress, (prettier / pretty)

Answers:

1. further
2. more popular
3. tall
4. stronger
5. high
6. richer
7. younger
8. greatest
9. best
10. many
11. many
12. big
13. black
14. faster
15. prettier

Sports Stars Summary

Section I

This lesson is about sports stars of our country. They have been widely recognised and acknowledged. They have received awards and medals for their excellence in sports. In this section, the teacher reads a diary account of a school boy. This school boy loves Cricket. One day, his teacher tells him about Mithali Dorai Raj, who is the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team in Tests and One Day Internationals [ODIs]. He was surprised to hear from his teacher that Mithali, started to play cricket from the age of 10, and she was selected for the Indian team at the age of 17 years. The boy had never let his sister play cricket.

Though Mithali lived in Hyderabad, her mother tongue was Tamil. She was the highest run scorer and the only woman cricketer to surpass the 6,000 run mark in ODIs. She was also the first player to score seven consecutive 50s. She is nick named as ‘Tendulkar of Indian Women’s Cricket’. But she says that women should not be compared with men in Cricket. She broke the traditional barriers of many people, who think cricket is only for men. She proved that women are equal to men in every field. The government conferred on her the ‘Padma Shri’ Award. Recently, in the second women’s T20 International, Mithali led her side to a comfortable nine-wicket victory with an unbeaten 76 runs.

The boy was so inspired by Mithali and he changes his attitude. He felt happy and allowed his little sister to play cricket.

Put a (✓) for the correct and (×) for the incorrect statements.

1. A school-going girl writes the diary account. (×)
2. The boy was so inspired by Mithali that he was happy for his sister to play cricket. (✓)
3. Mithali Raj is happy to be recognised as Tendulkar of Indian Women’s Cricket. (×)
4. Women should not be compared with men in cricket, says Mithali. (✓)
5. Mithali Raj was not encouraged to play cricket by her family members. (×)
6. Mithali is one of the women players to score seven consecutive 50s. (×)
7. Mithali’s mother tongue is Telugu. (×)

Section II

This is a report on Usha Rani, cop-cum Kabbadi champion. She was from a poor town of Subedarpalaya in Yeshwanthpur near Bengaluru in Karnataka. To fulfill her mother’s dream, she became determined and practised Kabbadi from a young age. Soon she started playing Kabbadi at National level in sub-junior category. She used to sell flowers for her daily living and to support her family. She had to struggle hard all through her life, until she became the youngest cop in the Karnataka State Police Force.

At the age of 29 years, she won a Gold Medal in Kabbadi. She is now working hard and practising every day to win the Gold Medal at the Asian Games in 2018. She has also become the role model to her brothers, sisters and other fellow sports persons.

Answer the following briefly.

Question 1.
When did Usha Rani start playing Kabaddi?
Answer:
As a school child, Usha Rani started playing Kabbadi.

Question 2.
What did she sell to support her family?
Answer:
She sold flowers to support her family.

Question 3.
Find out the idiom that relates to ‘whatever the circumstances’, from the first paragraph.
Answer:
‘Armed with her mother’s unfulfilled dream’, is the idiom related to ‘whatever the circumstances’.

Identify and write the sport’s name respectively.


Answer:

1. Kabbadi
2. Badminton
3. Cricket
4. Relay race

Section III.

This section deals with the biography of RV. Sindhu, the Badminton player. Pusarla Venkata Sindhu is one of the two Indian badminton players to ever win a silver medal in 2017 Olympics. She is one of the top five shuttlers in the women’s singles category. She drew inspiration from the success of Pullela Gopichand, the 2001 All England Open Badminton Champion. Sindhu joined Gopicharid’s Academy and practised her training schedules earnestly. She balanced both her passion as well as her academics. Now, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com).

P.V. Sindhu won several titles, awards and cash grants for her contribution. The Government of India has also conferred three awards on her. They are Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2016, Padma Shri in 2015 and Arjuna Award in 2013.

Complete the mind map given

Answer:

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Question 1.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “flash”.
(a) table (b) post (c) back (d) pen
Answer:
(c) back

Question 2.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “make”.
(a) late (b) plaza (c) life (d) over
Answer:
(d) over

Question 3.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “soft”.
(a) hand (b) ware (c) head (d) back
Answer:
(b) ware

Question 4.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “deep”.
(a) road (b) fry (c) wind (d) thick
Answer:
(b) fry

Question 5.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “down”.
(a) Low (b) slope (c) safe (d) cast
Answer:
(d) cast

Question 6.
Choose the w&d from the options given to form a compound word with “light”.
(a) glare (b) low (c) sensitive (d) land
Answer:
(c) sensitive

Question 7.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “fast”.
(a) food (b) slow (c) mode (d) pace
Answer:
(a) food

Question 8.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “good”.
(a) person (b) will (c) rid (d) call
Answer:
(b) will

Question 9.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “sea”.
(a) food (b) space (c) snare (d) cast
Answer:
(a) food

Question 10.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with ‘radio”.
(a) street (b) active (c) park (d) top
Answer:
(b) active

Question 11.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with ‘out’.
(a) field (b) sourcing (c) ground (d) area
Answer:
(b) sourcing

Question 12.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “welt”.
(a) done (b) light (c) defined (d) fine
Answer:
(c) defined

Question 13.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “walking”.
(a) stick (b) post (c) park (d) fast
Answer:
(a) stick

Question 14.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “river”.
(a) drive (b) flowing (c) bed (d) nice
Answer:
(c) bed

Question 15.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “safe”.
(a) role (b) guard’ (c) mat (d) mate
Answer:
(b) guard

Question 16.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “hand”.
(a) machine (b) beaten (c) written (d) will
Answer:
(c) written

Question 17.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “gazing”.
(a) goat (b) boy (c) land (d) star
Answer:
(d) star

Question 18.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “head”.
(a) leader (b) master (c) manager (d) up
Answer:
(b) master

Question 19.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “walk”.
(a) man (b) sat (c) milk (d) load
Answer:
(a) man

Question 20.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “back”.
(a) box (b) rest (c) tin (d) on
Answer:
(b) rest

Question 21.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with ‘Grass’.
(a) rest (b) green (c) garden (d) hopper
Answer:
(d) hopper

Question 22.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “skate”.
(a) stake (b) blank (c) board (d) road
Answer:
(c) board

Question 23.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with ‘Sun”.
(a) flower (b) drive (c) gaze (d) glare
Answer:
(a) flower

Question 24.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “grand”.
(a) gear (b) rose (c) mother (d) car
Answer:
(c) mother

Question 25.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “base”.
(a) post (b) boast (c) ball (d) long
Answer:
(c) ball

Question 26.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “night”.
(a) right (b) fame (c) mare (d) mire
Answer:
(c) mare

Question 27.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “doer”.
(a) step (b) more (c) look (d) up
Answer:
(a) step

Question 28.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “cycle”.
(a) river (b) more (c) motor (d) bike
Answer:
(c) motor

Question 29.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “band”.
(a) rag (b) width (c) bog (d) up
Answer:
(b) width

Question 30.
Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “match”.
(a) right (b) box (c) hatch (d) mixing
Answer:
(b) box

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The House on Elm Street Textual Questions

A. Read the given lines and answer the questions given below.

(i) It sat alone.
What happened there is still today unknown.
It is a very mysterious place,
And inside you can tell it has a ton of space,
But at the same time it is bare to the bone.
(a) What does ‘It’ refer to?
(b) Pick out the line that indicates the size of the house?
Answer:
(a) ‘It’ refers to the mysterious house.
(b) And inside you can tell it has a ton of space, – this line indicates the size of the house.

The House On Elm Street Figure Of Speech Additional:
(a) Do you know what happened inside that house?
(b) What is meant by ‘bare to the bone’?
(c) Which adjective is used to describe the house?
(d) Mention the figure of speech in the last line.
(e) Give the rhyming word for place and bone.
It Sat Alone What Is The Figure Of Speech Answer:
(a) No, I don’t know what happened inside the house.
(b) ‘Bare to the bone’ means there isn’t anything in the house.
(c) The adjective ‘mysterious’ is used to describe the house.
(d) The figure of speech is alliteration in the last line. (eg. bare bone)
(e) The rhyming word for place is space and for bone, it is unknown and alone,

(ii) I drive past the house almost every day.
The house seems to be a bit brighter.
On this warm summer day in May.
It plays with your mind.
(a) To whom does ‘I’ refer to?
(b) Pick out the alliterated words in the 2nd line.
Answer:
(a) ‘I’ refers to the poetess, Nadia Bush.
(b) The alliterated words in the second line are bit brighter.

I Sat Alone Figure Of SpeechAdditional:
(a) How does the house appear in May?
(b) How is the day in Summer?
(c) Pick out the rhyming words in the above stanza.
(d) What is the rhyme scheme followed in this stanza?
(e) What plays with your mind?
(f) How often does the poetess see this house?
Answer:
(a) The house appears a bit brighter in May.
(b) The day is warm and bright in summer.
(c) The rhyming words are day and May in the above stanza.
(d) The rhyme scheme followed in this stanza is ‘abac’.
(e) The thought about the house plays with your mind.
(f) The poetess sees this house almost every day.

(iii) It never grows leaves,
Not in the winter, spring, summer or fall.
It just sits there never getting small or ever growing tall
(a) What does ‘it’ refer to?
(b) In what way the tree is a mystery?
Answer:
(a) ‘It’ refers to the tree that is beside the house.
(b) The tree is a mystery because no leaves grow in it during any one of the season. It neither grow tall nor does it become short.

Additional:
(a) Why is the poet using the word ‘fall’?
(b) What do you understand by the word, ‘fall’?
(c) Which are the four seasons mentioned here?
(d) What sits there without getting small nor growing tall?
(e) What is the rhyming word for ‘fall’?
(f) Give the American English word for autumn.
Answer:
(a) The poet is using the word ‘fall’ because the poetess is an American.
(b) Autumn is the season which represents the season ‘fall’.
(c) The four seasons mentioned here are winter, spring, summer and fall.
(d) The tree which never grows leaves beside the mysterious house sits there without getting small nor growing tall.
(e) Tall is the rhyming word for fall.
(f) The American English word for autumn is fall.

(iv) Rumors are constantly being made,
And each day the house just begins to fade.
What happened inside that house?
(a) Does the house remain the same every day?
(b) How does the poet consider the house to be a mystery?
Answer:
(a) No the house doesn’t remain the same as it has started to fade away.
(b) There are many rumours about the house and hence the poetess considers the house to be a mystery.

Words That Rhyme With Fade Additional:
(a) Give the rhyming word for ‘fade’.
(b) Give the British English spelling for ‘Rumor’.
(c) What do you understand by the word, ‘constantly’?
(d) Which line indicates the mysterious nature?
Answer:
(a) The rhyming word for fade is made.
(b) The British English spelling for Rumor is Rumour.
(c) Here ‘constantly’ means regularly.
(d) ‘What happened inside that house?’ is the line that indicates that the house is mysterious,

(v) What happened inside that house?
I really don’t know I guess it will always be a mystery
(a) Does the poet know what happened in the house?
(b) What is the mystery about the house?
Answer:
(a) No, the poetess doesn’t know what happened in the house.
(b) The mystery about the house is nothing but the fact that no one will know what is happening inside the house.

Additional:
(a) Who does ‘I’ refer to?
(b) What is the guess made by the poetess, Nadia Bush?
Answer:
(a) ‘I’ refers to the poetess, Nadia Bush.
(b) The guess made by the poetess, Nadia Bush is that the house will be a mystery forever.

Additional Questions

(i) At night the house seems to be alive,
Lights flicker on and off.
I am often tempted to go to the house,
To just take a look and see what it is really about,
But fear takes over me.
(а) When is the house filled with life?
(b) How does one know that there is life in the house?
(c) What is the temptation of the poetess?
(d) Does the poetess go inside the house?
(e) Why doesn’t the poetess go inside the house?
(f) What is ‘flicker’?
Answer:
(a) The house is filled with life at night.
(b) One knows that there is life in the house when you see the lights switched on and switched off.
(c) The temptation of the poetess is to enter the house and see what is inside.
(d) The poetess doesn’t go inside the house.
(e) The poetess doesn’t go inside the house because she is frightened because of the mystery behind the house.
(f) ‘Flicker’ is flash or glimmer.

The House On The Elm Street Textual Questions

B. Answer the following in a paragraph.

Question 1.
Where is the house located? Why is it a mysterious place?
Answer:
The house is located on Elm Street. There aren’t any house around it. It stood all alone in an isolated place on Elm Street. Next to the house, is a tree. The tree too is mysterious like the house since no leaves sprout in any of the seasons. It is said to be a mysterious place ’ since no one knows who lives there or what is inside. No one knows what happens inside that house and hence it is very mysterious. It is for sure a big house with vast space inside the house. Generally, at night, the house looks like it is alive with people in it.

Lights are switched on and off. Every day the poetess, drives past the house. The house seems to look a bit brighter on a fine warm summer day in the month of May. The very thought of this mysterious house plays with your mind since it is just one house of this kind in the areas known around. Likewise, the tree too is barren during winter, spring, summer and autumn. The poetess says that the tree just stays there and never grows tall nor becomes short. She wonders how a tree could survive without any leaves or without any growth and hence feels it is a mysterious place.
‘The mysteiy of existence will always remain a mystery and secret.”

Question 2.
How is the mystery depicted in the poem?
Answer:
Nadia Bush the poetess talks about a house that stood alone in an isolated place on Elm Street. No one knows what happens inside that house and it is very mysterious. Even by looking from outside, one can easily say that it has a vast space but at the same time it is bare to the bone meaning there is no one living inside the mysterious house or no basic necessities inside the house on Elm Street. Generally at night, the house looks like it is alive with people in it. Lights are switched on and off.

It gives a feel that someone is inside the house. When Nadia sees such a situation, she is tempted to go inside the house to just take a look and see what is actually happening inside the house. However, Nadia the poetess is frightened and never dares to do so. Every day the poetess, drives past the house. The house seems to look a bit brighter. The very thought of this mysterious house plays with your mind since it is just one house of this kind in the area around.

Next to the house, is also a tree with no leaves the entire year. It doesn’t grow tall nor does it shrink in size. The tree too is mysterious like the house since it has no leaves in any of the seasons to make one wonder how a tree could survive without any leaves or without any growth. Every day, the house also begins to fade making it all the more mysterious.
‘ The best secrets are the most twisted. ’

The House On Elm Street Additional Questions

Question 1.
Describe the tree which adds to the mystery of the house.
Answer:
The poem, ‘The House on Elm Street’ by Nadia Bush is a dark poem. The house and the tree depict darkness and also a mysterious feel. Trees generally grow green. It is a representation of fertility and robust nature. Unlike a tree’s characteristic features the tree beside the mysterious house is also mysterious. The tree stands erect with no leaves in them. There is no fall of leaves during autumn and there is no leaves sprouting during spring. There aren’t any leaves on the tree for the leaves to dry during summer nor for the snow to cover the leaves with snow during winter. This tree doesn’t grow tall nor does it get small. It is quite a mystery to see a living tree appearing lifeless!
‘Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man s desire to understand.’

The House on Elm Street Poem Figure Of Speech Textual Questions

C. Read the poem and write the rhyming words and rhyme scheme for the given stanzas.

Answers:

1. unknown
2. bone
3. face
4. day
5. kind
6. be
7. fall

D. Identify the poetic lines where the following figures of speech are employed and complete the tabular column.

The House on Elm Street (.Nadia Bush)
Literary Devices At A Glance (Figures of Speech)

The House on Elm Street by Nadia Bush About the Poet and Biography
The House on Elm Street was published by Nadia Bush a budding poetess in April 2017. Born on‘September 24th, she lives in Somerset, Pennsylvania. She loves the movie Paranormal Activity. TRVL channel’s Ghost Adventures is one of her favorite programmes. She has a pet cat and perhaps her life style makes her pen such a mysterious poem about the dark when it was given as an assignment.

The House On Elm Street Poem Summary By Nadia Bush

Introduction:
Nadia Bush wasn’t really sure what to write at first. She wrote this poem for her English class because they were told to write a “dark” poem. She decided to write about a house that no one knows what happened inside, but they did know something is definitely not right about it.

A strange house:
Nadia Bush the poetess talks about a house that stood alone in an isolated place on Elm street. No one knows what happens inside that house and it is very mysterious. Even by looking from outside, one can easily say that it has a vast space but at the same time it is bare to the bone meaning there is no one living inside the mysterious house or no basic necessities inside the house on Elm Street.

Nadia’s curiosit:
Generally at night, the house looks like it is alive with people in it. Lights are switched on and off. When Nadia sees such a situation, she is tempted to go inside the house to just take a look and see what is actually happening inside the house. However, Nadia the poetess is frightened and never dares to do so.

Thoughts on the mysterious house
Every day the poetess, drives past the house. The house seemed to look a bit brighter on one fine warm summer day in the month of May. The very thought of this mysterious house plays with your mind since it is just one house of this kind in the areas known to her.

Strange barren tree:
Next’to the house, is a tree. The tree too is mysterious like the house since it has no leaves in any of the seasons. The tree is barren during winter, spring, summer and autumn. The poetess says that the tree just stays there and never grows tall nor becomes short. She wonders how a tree could survive without any leaves or without any growth.

Rumours spread:
There are rumours always spreading regularly about this house on Elm Street. Every day, the house begins to fade. No one knows what happens inside the house just as she is unaware of the same. The poetess guesses that it will always be a mystery about this house on Elm street.

Conclusion:
Though it is fictional, the poet creates an impression that such a house exists and stimulates a crave in us to visit the house. This is the highlight of the poem.

The House on Elm Street Glossary:
Textual:

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Question 1.
The plural form of ‘matrix’ is ………………………………. .
Answer:
matrices

Question 2.
The plural form of “criterion” is ………………………………. .
Answer:
criteria

Question 3.
The plural form of “series” is ………………………………. .
Answer:
series

Question 4.
The plural form of ‘lady’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
ladies

Question 5.
The plural form of ‘erratum’ is ………………………………. .
Answer:
errata

Question 6.
The plural form of ‘cupful’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
cupfuls/cupsful

Question 7.
The plural form of ‘deer’ is ………………………………. .
Answer:
deer/deers

Question 8.
The plural form of ‘innings’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
innings

Question 9.
The plural form of ‘curriculum’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
curricula

Question 10.
The plural form of ‘medium’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
media

Question 11.
The plural form of ‘abyss’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
abysses

Question 12.
The plural form of ‘sister-in-law’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
sisters-in-law

Question 13.
The plural form of ‘ aquarium’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
aquaria

Question 14.
The plural form of ‘ arch ’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
arches

Question 15.
The plural form of ‘chateau’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
chateaux

Question 16.
The plural form of ‘cod’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
cod

Question 17.
The plural form of ‘crisis’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
crises

Question 18.
The plural form of ‘hoax’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
hoaxes

Question 19.
The plural form of ‘foot’? ………………………………. .
Answer:
feet

Question 20.
The plural form of ‘oasis’ ………………………………. .
Answer:
oases

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The Little Hero of Holland Textual Questions

A. Based on the understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser suitably.

B. Based on the understanding of the story answer the following questions in one or two sentences:

Question 1.
What are the little children of Holland, aware of?
Answer:
The little children of Holland are aware the dikes must be watched every moment and that even a small hole can be very dangerous. It would bring the sea into Holland.

Question 2.
What was the work assigned to Peter’s father?
Answer:
The work assigned to Peter’s father was tending the sluice. Opening and closing the gates when ships entered the sea from Holland.

Question 3.
Why did Peter’s mother call him?
Answer:
Peter’s mother called him to go and give cakes to his friend who was blind.

Question 4.
How did Peter spend his time with his blind friend?
Answer:
Peter stayed with the poor blind man a little while to tell him about his walk along the dike and about the sun and the flowers and the ships far out at sea.

Question 5.
Why did the father always say ‘angry waters’?
Answer:
The father always said angry waters because the sea water lashed on the dikes always.

Question 6.
What did Peter see when he stopped near the dikes?
Answer:
When Peter stopped near the dikes he noticed that there was a sound of trickling water and saw a small hole in the dike, through which a tiny stream was flowing.

Question 7.
What were the thoughts of the mother when Peter didn’t return home?
Answer:
Peter’s mother thought that he was spending that night with his friend and that she would scold him next morning for staying away from home without permission.

Question 8.
How did Peter spend his night at the dikes?
Answer:
Holding his finger in the hole on the dike Peter crouched on a stone, bending his head. He closed his eyes but did not sleep. He rubbed his hand and thought he would manage to stay throughout the night, though no one came to his rescue until morning.

Question 9.
Who found Peter in the dikes and what did he do?
Answer:
A man who went for his work heard Peter moaning and found him clinging to the side of the great wall.

Question 10.
How did the villagers mend the hole?
Answer:
The villagers brought shovels and mended the hole after hearing the alarm.

Additional Questions 

Question 1.
How did Peter try to get the attention of someone to come to his aid?
Answer:
Peter shouted and screamed for help from someone. He later called for his mother. Peter tried to whistle but his teeth chattered with the cold.

Question 2.
Who were the reasons for him to hold on in spite of his hand grow numb with cold?
Answer:
Peter thought of his mother, father, his brother and sister who would be fast asleep and didn’t want them to be drowned in sleep. They were the reasons for him to hold on.

Question 3.
What did Peter tell the man?
Answer:
Peter told the man that he was keeping the water back and asked him to bring people soon for mending the hole.

Question 4.
What did he do while returning back from meeting his blind friend?
Answer:
While returning back, he admired the pretty field and stopped to pick the pretty blue flowers that grew beside the road. He also stopped and listened to the rabbits’soft tread as they rustled through the grass. Often, he smiled thinking about his chat with his blind friend.

Question 5.
What did Peter do when he saw a hole in the dike?
Answer:
When Peter saw a hole in the dike, he immediately, threw away his flowers and he climbed down the side of the dike and thrust his finger into the tiny hole.

C. Based on your understanding of the story answer the following question in about 100-150 words.

Question 1.
Narrate in your own words the circumstances that led Peter to be a brave little hero.
Answer:
One day Peter’s mother asked him to give cakes to his blind friend. He crossed the dikes that 1 guarded Holland from the great sea. After he spent some time with his friend, he decided to leave early to his house. On his way, he noticed that he heard a noise of a stream through a hole in the dike. He felt the danger behind the hole. He wanted to save Holland. So he used his finger to close the hole and the water stopped leaking.

He stayed outside in the cold night without sleeping. His mother thought he was spending his night with his friend and would scold him, when he returned in the morning. But Peter suffered a lot in the biting cold weather. He shouted for help, no one heard.

Next morning a passer-by, who was going to work, heard his groan and found Peter clinging to the side of the dike. He immediately tried to save him and spread the alarm in the village about the hole in the dike. The villagers came running with shovels and mended the dike. Thus Peter became a great hero who saved Holland from the great sea.

D. Identify the character / Speaker:

1. “I want you to go across the dike and take these cakes to your friend,the blind man.”
Answer:
Peter’s mother

2. “I am glad there are so strong.”
Answer:
Peter

3. “Holland shall not be drowned while I am here.”
Answer:
Peter

4. “What’s the matter?” he called. “Are you hurt?”
Answer:
A man going to work /The passer by

5. “Tell them to come quickly.”
Answer:
Peter

Additional:

Question 1.
He tended the gates in the dikes, called sluices.
Answer:
Peter’s father

Question 2.
Come, Peter,I want you to go across the dike.
Answer:
Peter’s mom

Question 3.
He thought of his father’s gates.
Answer:
Peter

Question 4.
He opened and closed the sluices.
Answer:
Peter’s father

Question 5.
Take these cakes to your friend, the blind man.
Answer:
Peter’s mom

Question 6.
The little boy was glad to go on such an errand.
Answer:
Peter

Question 7.
Peter told him about his walk.
Answer:
The blind friend

Question 8.
If you go quickly, you will be home again before dark.
Answer:
Peter’s mom

Question 9.
He noticed how the rains had swollen the waters.
Answer:
Peter

Question 10.
These pretty fields would be covered with water.
Answer:
Peter

Question 11.
He always calls them the ‘angry waters.
Answer:
Peter’s father

Question 12.
Mother will be watching for me.
Answer:
Peter

Question 13.
They were frightened at the thought of a leak in the dike.
Answer:
Any child in Holland

Question 14.
He understood the danger at once.
Answer:
Peter

Question 15.
The angry waters must stay back now.
Answer:
Peter

Question 16.
I can keep them back with my finger.
Answer:
Peter

Question 17.
Come here; come here!’
Answer:
Peter

Question 18.
Will no one come? Mother! Mother!
Answer:
Peter

Question 19.
I must not let them be drowned.
Answer:
Peter

Question 20.
I’ll stand it somehow, he thought.
Answer:
Peter

Question 21.
So he stayed there all night keeping the sea out.
Answer:
Peter

Question 22.
If they gave way what would become of us?
Answer:
Peter

Question 23.
What’s the matter?
Answer:
The man going to work

Question 24.
I’m keeping the water back!
Answer:
Peter

Question 25.
They came running with shovels.
Answer:
The people of Holland

A. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order.

1. a. Peter’s father was one of the men who tended the gates in the dikes.
b. Many years ago there lived in Holland a boy named Peter.
c. In Holland, dikes keep the North Sea from rushing in and flooding the land.
d. He opened and closed the sluices for ships to pass out of Holland’s canals into the great sea.
e. Even the little children know the dikes must be watched every moment.
Answers:
c, e, b, a ,d
c. In Holland, dikes keep the North Sea from rushing in and flooding the land, e. Even the little children know the dikes must be watched every moment.
b. Many years ago there lived in Holland a boy named Peter.
a. Peter’s father was one of the men who tended the gates in the dikes.
d. He opened and closed the sluices for ships to pass out of Holland’s canals into the great sea.

2. a. The little boy was glad and started off with a light heart.
b. She wanted him to go across the dike and take cakes to his blind friend.
c. One afternoon, when Peter was eight years old, his mother called him from his play.
d. His mother wanted him to return before dark and hence bid his friend goodbye.
e. After sometime, when he was speaking with his friend, he remembered his mother’s wish.
Answers:
c, b, a, e ,d
c. One afternoon, when Peter was eight years old, his mother called him from his play, b. She wanted him to go across the dike and take cakes to his blind friend.
a. The little boy was glad and started off with a light heart.
e. After sometime, when he was speaking with his friend, he remembered his mother’s wish.
d. His mother wanted him to return before dark and hence bid his friend goodbye.

B. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form a complete meaningful paragraph.

1. (who had so few pleasures / As he walked along / of trickling water / Suddenly/ a noise)

(i) ………………. he sometimes stopped to pick the pretty blue flowers that grew beside the road. But often, he smiled as he thought of his visit to the poor blind man (ii) ……………………… and was always so glad to see him. (iii) ……………….. he noticed that the sun was setting, and that it was growing dark. Just then he heard (iv) …………………. It was the sound (v) ………………………….. ! He stopped and looked down.
Answers:
(i) As he walked along
(ii) who had so few pleasures
(iii) Suddenly
(iv) a noise
(v) of trickling water

2. (In a moment / at once / in the dike / make a larger one / at the thought of a leak)

There was a small hole (i) ……………………, through which a tiny stream was flowing. Any child in Holland is frightened (ii) ………………………… in the dike. Peter understood the danger (iii) ………………… If the water ran through a little hole it would soon (iv) ………………………, and the whole country would be flooded, (v) ……………………… he saw what he must do.
Answers:
(i) in the dike
(ii) at the thought of a leak
(iii) at once
(iv) make a larger one
(v) In a moment

C. Choose the Correct answer.

1. Holland is a country where much of the land lies ……………. sea level.
(a) above
(b) below
(c) near
(d) under
Answer:
(b) below

2. The dikes kept the ………………. from rushing in and flooding the land.
(a) South Sea
(b) East Sea
(c) West Sea
(d) North Sea
Answer:
(d) North Sea

3. Peter’s ……………….. tended the gates in the dikes, called sluices.
(a) friend
(b) brother
(c) father
(d) uncle
Answer:
(c) father

4. One afternoon in the early ……………………, Peter’s mother called him from his play.
(a) summer
(b) autumn
(c) winter
(d) spring
Answer:
(b) autumn

5. Peter told the blind friend about the ………………….. far out at sea.
(a) sun, flowers and the ships
(b) sun and the ships
(c) flowers and the ships
(d) pretty blue flowers and the ships
Answer:
(a) sun, flowers and the ships

6. Father always calls them the …………………. .
(a) angry waters
(b) back waters
(c) swollen waters
(d) saving waters
Answer:
(a) angry waters

7. He listened to the rabbits’soft tread as they ………………. through the grass.
(a) walked
(b) braved
(c) contoured
(d) rustled
Answer:
(d) rustled

8. He heard the sound of ………………… water!
(a) tingling
(b) tickling
(c) trickling
(d) gushing
Answer:
(c) trickling

9. …………………. shall not be drowned while I am here.
(a) My parents
(b) Holland
(c) My siblings
(d) Harvard
Answer:
(b) Holland

10. The ……………….. looked down on the child crouching on a stone.
(a) dikes
(b) angry waters
(c) passer-by
(d) moon and stars
Answer:
(d) moon and stars

D. Match the following appropriately:

1.
Answer:
(i)(d), (ii)(e), (iii)(b), (iv)(c), (v)(a).

2.
Answer:
(i)(e), (ii)(c), (iii)(d), (iv)(a), (v)(b).

E. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Holland is a country where much of the land lies below sea level. Only great walls called dikes keep the North Sea from rushing in and flooding the land. For centuries the people of Holland have worked to keep the walls strong so that their country will be safe and dry. Even the little children know the dikes must be watched every moment, and that a hole no longer than your finger can be a very dangerous thing. Many years ago there lived in Holland a boy named Peter. Peter’s father was one of the men who tended the gates in the dikes, called sluices. He opened and closed the sluices so that ships could pass out of Holland’s canals into the great sea.

(a) What keeps the North Sea from flooding Holland?
Answer:
The great walls called dikes keep the North Sea from flooding Holland.

(b) Why is there more chances for Holland to be flooded?
Answer:
There are more chances for Holland to be flooded since much of the land lies below sea level.

(c) What is the precaution taken by the people of Holland to save the country?
Answer:
The people of Holland continuously work to keep the walls strong so that Holland will be safe and dry.

(d) What is the knowledge that the children of Holland have?
Answer:
The children of Holland know that the dikes must be watched every moment and that a hole no longer than a finger can be very dangerous.

(e) Who tended the gates in the dikes? What are they called?
Answer:
The gates of the dikes called Sluices were tended by Peter’s father.

2. Many years ago there lived in Holland a boy named Peter. Peter’s father was one of the men who tended the gates in the dikes, called sluices. He opened and closed the sluices so that ships could pass out of Holland’s canals into the great sea. One afternoon in the early fall, when Peter was eight years old, his mother called him from his play. “Come, Peter,” she said. “I want you to go across the dike and take these cakes to your friend, the blind man.

If you go quickly, and do not stop to play, you will be home again before dark.” The little boy was glad to go on such an errand, and started off with a light heart. He stayed with the poor blind man a little while to tell him about his walk along the dike and about the sun and the flowers and the ships far out at sea. Then he remembered his mother’s wish that he should return before dark and, bidding his friend goodbye, he set out for home.

(a) What was the work done by Peter’s father?
Answer:
Peter’s father tended the gates in the dikes, called sluices. He opened and closed the sluices so that ships could pass out of Holland’s canals into the great sea.

(b) How old is Peter and who is his friend?
Answer:
Peter is eight years old and his friend is a visually challenged person.

(c) What was the job given to Peter by his mother?
Answer:
Peter’s mother wanted him to take cakes across the dikes to his blind friend that she had made.

(d) How did Peter spend his time with his blind friend?
Answer:
Peter stayed with his blind friend and told him about his walk across the dikes. He described to his blind friend about the sun, the flowers and
the ships which were far out in the sea.

(e) What did Peter remember while talking with his friend?
Answer:
While talking with his friend, Peter remembered his mother’s wish that he should return home before dark.

The Little Hero of Holland by Mary Elizabeth Mapes About the Author:

Mary Elizabeth Mapes was born in 1831 to Prof. James Jay Mapes and Sophia Furman in New York City. She acquired a good education under private tutors. In 1851 she married the lawyer William Dodge. Within the next four years she gave birth to two1 sons, James and Harrington. In 1859 Mary Mapes, a widow then, began writing and editing, working with her father to publish two magazines, the Working Farmer and the United States Journal. Within a few years she had great success with a collection of short stories, The Irvington Stories (1864), and a novel was solicited. Dodge then wrote & Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates, which became an instant bestseller. Dodge died at her summer cottage in Tannersville, New York, in 1905 and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The Little Hero of Holland Summary:

Introduction:
The author narrates a true story of a young boy who with a passionate love for his village saved it. This made him famous and he is remembered to this day in Holland.

Peter’s friend
Peter is a little boy who lived in Holland. His father took care of the dikes called sluices so that ships could pass out of Holland’s canals into the sea. On a beautiful day in Autumn this boy, Peter who was eight years old, was asked to go and give cakes to his blind friend who lived on the other side of the dike by his mother. After about an hour when he was returning home, the climate had changed; it was raining and the water in the channel was rising.

Peter’s courage
All of a sudden he heard the sound of dribbling water and he wondered from where the sound came. Then he saw a very small hole in the dike! Now every child in Holland knew what that meant! Due to the pressure of the water the hole would not stay the same for long and that meant flood! He knew what to do. He c1imbed onto the dike and put his finger in the hole. Now he hoped for someone to come to his help and cried out aloud. His mother mistook him to have stayed back with his blind friend and retired to bed. The boy was sure that he had to stay awake the entire night and keep his finger in the hole to arrest the water from flooding Holland. The water in the canal was rising and if he would remove his finger from the hole in the sluice, the water would gush through and make the hole bigger and bigger. The town would obviously flood.

People praise Peter for his bravery
When dawn broke, a man going to work heard the sound of Peter groaning. He wondered what the little boy was up to and was shocked at his reply. He understood the danger and called for help. People came in with shovel and mended the hole. Peter was carried home and they all hailed him as the brave boy who saved Holland from drowning.

Conclusion:
So we understand that no one should forsake the duty towards their nation when one comes to know that it is in danger. One must not hesitate to take a bold decision to save one’s country.

The Little Hero of Holland Glossary:

Textual:

Additional:

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Question 1.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “vision”.
(a) in ______ (b) un ______ (c) dis ______ (d) en ______
Answer:
(d) envision

Question 2.
Form a new word by adding a prefix to the root word “noble”.
(a) in ______ (b) ig ______ (c) dis ______ (d) mis ______
Answer:
(b) ignoble

Question 3.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “compass”.
(a) in ______ (b) un ______ (c) en ______ (d) mis ______
Answer:
(c) encompass

Question 4.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “miser”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ly (d) ______ness
Answer:
(c) miserly

Question 5.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “music”.
(a) ______s (b) ______ian (c) ______ir (d) ______ion
Answer:
(b) musician

Question 6.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “announce”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______r (d) ______ment
Answer:
(d) announcement

Question 7.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word ‘secure’.
(a) ______ity (6) ______ic (c) ______ile (d) ______ion
Answer:
(a) security

Question 8.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “bright”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ness (d) ______ion
Answer:
(c) brightness

Question 9.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “colour”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ile (d) ______ful
Answer:
(d) colourful

Question 10.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “human”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ity (c) ______ile (d) ______ion
Answer:
(b) humanity

Question 11.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “secure”.
(a) in ______ (b) un ______ (c) dis ______ (d) mis ______
Answer:
(a) insecure

Question 12.
Form a new word by adding a prefix to the root word “fair”.
(a) in______ (b) un______ (c) re______ (d) mis______
Answer:
(b) unfair

Question 13.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “standard”.
(a) in______ (b) un______ (c) dis______ (d) sub______
Answer:
(d) substandard

Question 14.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “violet”.
(a) ultra______ (b) un______ (c) dis______ (d) mis______
Answer:
(a) ultraviolet

Question 15.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “power”.
(a) in______ (b) em______ (c) dis______ (d) mis______
Answer:
(b) empower

Question 16.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “lock”.
(a) in______ (b) un______ (c) dis______ (d) inter______
Answer:
(d) interlock

Question 17.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “need”.
(a) ______al (b) ______y (c) ______ile (d) ______ion
Answer:
(b) needy

Question 18.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “danger”.
(a) ______ous (b) ______ic (c) ______ile (d) ______ion
Answer:
(a) dangerous

Question 19.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “narrate”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ive (c) ______ile (d) ______ion
Answer:
(b) narrative

Question 20.
form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “kind”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ile (d) ______ness
Answer:
(d) kindness

Question 21.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “lap”.
(a) in______ (b) un______ (c) over______ (d) mis______
Answer:
(c) overlap

Question 22.
Form a new word by adding a prefix to the root word “visible”.
(a) in______ (b) un______ (c) dis______ (d) mis______
Answer:
(a) invisible

Question 23.
Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “national”.
(a) in______ (b) ir______ (c) multi______ (d) mis______
Answer:
(c) multinational

Question 24.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “harm”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ile (d) ______ful
Answer:
(d) harmful

Question 25.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “neighbour”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______hood (d) ______ion
Answer:
(c) neighbourhood

Question 26.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “exception”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ile (d) ______ion
Answer:
(a) exceptional

Question 27.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word ‘national’.
Answer:
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ity (d) ______ion
Answer:
(c) nationality

Question 28.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “champion”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ship (c) ______ile (d) ______ion
Answer:
(b) championship

Question 29.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “wilder”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ness (d) ______ion
Answer:
(c) wilderness

Question 30.
Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “tradition”.
(a) ______al (b) ______ic (c) ______ile (d) ______ion
Answer:
(a) traditional

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The table given below contains the basic principles to transform the sentences:

S.No	SIMPLE	COMPLEX (subordinating conjunction)	COMPOUND (coordinating conjunction)
1.	too ………………….. to	so ………………….. that	very ………………….. and so
2.	In case of / In the event of On account of	If/Unless….. (not)	or, or else, otherwise
3.	In spite of/ Despite+Noun phrase	Though/although/even though	but, yet, still
4.	Being, Having On+verb+ing (gerund) Till, after, before+ ‘v’ ing	As/since/because All ‘Wh’ words like when, who, where, why, what, which, etc. Till, after, before+v (ed)	and, and so, and then, and therefore

A. Transform the sentences according to the instructions given in the bracket:

1. He was sick and didn’t attend the party, (change into a simple sentence)
Being sick, he didn’t attend the party.

2. Climbing up the tree, he plucked some apple. (change into a compound sentence)
He climbed up the tree and plucked some apple.

3. I have informed him of his success. (Change into complex sentence)
I have informed him that he has succeeded.

4. It is said that Malini is a good doctor. (Change into a simple sentence)
Malini is a said to be a good doctor.

5. What he advised did not prove successful. (Change into complex sentence)
His advice did not prove successful.

6. She was too poor to educate her child, (change into a compound sentence)
She was so poor that she could not educate her child.

7. When Shyam was challenged they ran away. (Change into a simple sentence)
On being challenged Shyam ran away.

8. His looks proclaim his guilt. (Change into complex sentence)
His looks proclaim that he is guilty.

9. He liked what I suggested. (Change into a simple sentence)
He liked my suggestion.

10. Getting up, he walked away. (Change into compound sentence)
He got up and walked away.

B. Change or combine into a compound sentence
1. Being guilty he went into hiding.
He was guilty and went into hiding.

2. Being innocent, he never thought of running away.
He was innocent and never thought of running away.

3. Besides being sent to prison, he was heavily fined for smoking in the campus.
He was not only sent to prison but also heavily fined.

4. The old man stood in a corner, drinking.
The old man stood in a comer and drank.

5. He must run fast to catch the train.
He must run fast or he will not catch the train.

6. Besides being pretty, she is clever.
She is not only pretty but also clever.

7. Coming home she had lunch.
She came home and had lunch.

8. In spite of his illness, he attended all the classes.
He was ill, but he attended all the classes.

9. If you come late again, you will be punished.
You must not come late again otherwise you will be punished.

10. Going to the office I will write the article.
I will go to the office and will write the article.

C. Combine into a single sentence using ‘though” or ‘although’.

1. Ramasamy is very old. But he enjoys good health.
Though Ramasamy is very old he enjoys good health.

2. Ramu was very tired. Yet he completed the work.
Though Ramu was very tired, he completed the work.

3. The doctors gave her the best medical care. Still they could not save her.
Although the doctors gave her the best medical care, they could not save her.

4. Rajasekar left home early. But he was late for the seminar.
Though Rajasekar left home early, he was late for school.

5. Mala had the required qualifications. Still she did not get her dream job.
Although Mala had the required qualifications, she did not get the job.

6. I had some money on me. But I didn’t buy anything.
Although I had some money on me, I didn’t buy anything.

7. Our hockey team played well. But they lost the match.
Though our hockey team played well, they lost the match. ,

8. Mohan was annoyed. He didn’t say anything.
Although Mohan was annoyed, he didn’t say anything./Mohan didn’t say anything though he was annoyed.

9. The constable ran as fast as he could. Still he could not catch the thief.
Though the constable ran as fast as he could, he could not catch the thief.

10. Savitha is rich and famous. Still she is unhappy.
Though Savitha is rich and famous she is unhappy./She is unhappy though she is rich and famous.

D. Change into a simple sentence

1. Besides a house, he gave them some land also.
He gave them not only a house but some land also.

2. The storm subsided and we continued our journey.
The storm having subsided, we continued our journey.

3. Bharathi types quickly. Bharathi types correctly.
Besides typing quickly, Bharathi types correctly.

4. Not only the crops, but cattle and sheep also were destroyed by the flood.
Besides the crops, cattle and sheep were also destroyed by the flood.

5. You must take your medicine, otherwise you cannot get well.
You must take your medicine in order to get well.

6. He is rich, yet he is not happy.
In spite of being rich he is not happy.

7. He completed his work but it was not up to standard.
In spite of completing his work, it was not up to standard.

8. Tell me when the meeting will be held.
Tell me the time of the meeting.

9. I completed my homework. I set out to play.
On completing my homework, I set out to play,
(or)
After completing my homework, I set out to play.

10. I have no money that I can lend you.
I have no money to lend you.

E. Rewrite as Directed

1. We won’t miss the train if we leave now. (Use ‘unless’)
Unless we leave now, we will miss the train.

2. Sheela didn’t want to tell me the truth, but I found it out anyway. (Begin with ‘although’)
Although Sheela didn’t want to tell me the truth, I found it out anyway.

3. I have never seen such a mess. (Begin with ‘never’)
Never have I seen such a mess.

4. If you should need any help, just give me a ring. (Begin with ‘should’)
Should you need any money, just give me a ring.

5. You are obliged to obey your parents. (Use a quasimodal)
You ought to obey your parents.

6. You are sleepy in the morning because you are always late to bed. (Begin with ‘If’)
If you are always late to bed you will be sleepy in the morning.

7. If we do not finish our work a little early today we will not be able to attend the lecture, (unless)
Unless we finish our work a little early today we will not be able to attend the lecture.

8. If you are late once again, you will lose your job. (Begin the sentence with ‘should’)
Should you be late once again, you will lose your job.

9. I trust him but others think that he is lying. (Use ‘Though’)
I trust him though others think that he is lying.

10. If she should tell me the truth, she would not be punished. (Begin with ‘Should’)
Should she tell me the truth, she would not be punished.

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The Dying Detective Warm up:

1. Solve the crossword using the list of words and the clues.
Answer:

The Dying Detective Intext Questions

Question a.
How did Watson feel when he heard of Holmes illness?
Answer:
Watson felt horrified when he heard of Holmes illness because he had hot heard about it before.

Question b.
Why didn’t the landlady call the doctor?
Answer:
The landlady didn’t call the doctor because Holmes would not allow her to bring one.

Question c.
What was the condition of Holmes when Watson saw him?
Answer:
Holmes had a gaunt face. His eyes had a brightness of fever, his cheeks were flushed and his hand twitched all the time. He lay listless.

Question d.
According to Holmes what was the disease he was suffering from?
Answer:
Holmes was suffering from Tarpaunli fever or black Formosa plague.

Question e.
Who did Watson see when he entered the room?
Answer:
Watson saw Culverton Smiths butler at the doorway. On entering the room, he saw a thin man with bald head, Mr. Culverton Smith.

Question f.
What were the instructions given by Holmes to Watson?
Answer:
Holmes did not want Watson to go before six. He asked Watson to persuade Smith to come, to tell Smith that Holmes was dying and force Smith to come. Watson should return to Holmes’ house, before Smith’s arrival. He asked Watson to light the gas and keep it half-on.

Question g.
Why did Holmes plead with Smith?
Answer:
Holmes pleaded with Smith to cure him of his disease.

Question h.
Who was responsible for Victor Savage’s death? What was the evidence for it?
Answer:
Culverton Smith was responsible for Victor Savage’s death. The ivory box was the last piece of evidence of it.

Question i.
What explanation did Holmes give for speaking rudely to Watson?
Answer:
Holmes explained that he spoke rudely to Watson because he wanted to bring Smith there and he didn’t want Watson to know that he wasn’t ill.

Question j.
How was Holmes able to look sick?
Answer:
Holmes starved for three days without food and water to look really sick.

The Dying Detective Textual Questions

A. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

Question 1.
Who was Mrs. Hudson? Why was she worried?
Answer:
Mrs. Hudson was the landlady of Sherlock Holmes. She was worried because Holmes was very sick.

Question 2.
Why didn’t Holmes let Watson examine him?
Answer:
Holmes didn’t let Watson examine him by telling that he was suffering from a deadly and contagious disease. In fact Holmes was acting as if he was a sick person. If Watson examined him, he would know that Holmes was not ill.

Question 3.
Why did Holmes warn Watson against touching his things? What was Watson’s reaction?
Answer:
Holmes warned Watson against touching his things because he disliked others touching his things and the box was an important evidence. Watson sat down silently.

Question 4.
What did Watson find on the table near the mantelpiece?
Answer:
Watson found a small black and white ivory box with sliding lid, on the mantelpiece.

Question 5.
Who is Mr. Culverton Smith?
Answer:
Mr. Culverton Smith is the man who has the knowledge of the disease, Holmes was suffering from. He is a planter. He lives in Sumatra, now visiting London.

Question 6.
What did Holmes ask Watson to do before leaving his room?
Answer:
Holmes asked Watson to put the money in his pockets, light the gas lamp half on, and place some letters and paper on the table. He also asked him to place the ivory box within his reach.

Question 7.
What instructions did Holmes give Watson to get Mr. Smith?
Answer:
Holmes asked Watson to persuade Mr. Culverton Smith of 13, Lower Burke Street to come and to tell him that Holmes was dying. He asked him to plead with Smith to save him.

Question 8.
Why did Holmes want Smith to treat him?
Answer:
Holmes wanted Smith, to treat him because he was the only man with the knowledge of the disease Holmes was suffering from.

Question 9.
According to Smith how did Holmes get the disease?
Answer:
According to Smith, Holmes got the disease from the spring in the ivory box, that drew blood.

Question 10.
Who arrested Smith? What were the charges against him?
Answer:
Inspector Morton arrested Smith on charges of murder of Victor Savage.

Additional Questions

Question 1.
How did Holmes show his madness to Dr. Watson?
Answer:
When Dr. Watson offered to examine symptoms and treat him Holmes said he would have a doctor in whom he had confidence. This was really very rude of Holmes and showed his madness.

Question 2.
Why was Smith startled?
Answer:
Smith was startled to know that Holmes was seriously ill. He had sent for him pleading to cure him.

Question 3.
How did Dr. Watson manage to avoid accompanying Smith during his visit to Holmes?
Answer:
Dr. Watson pretended to have some other appointment. Thus he avoided accompanying Mr. Smith during his visit to Holmes.

Question 4.
Who came to visit Holmes when Dr. Watson was waiting for his cab?
Answer:
Mr. Morton Inspector of Scotland Yard in plain clothes had come to visit Holmes.

Question 5.
What was shocking to Dr. Watson?
Answer:
The dying Holmes had the boldness to bolt the door and order him to stay indoors till six p.m.

Question 6.
Who is Victor Savage?
Answer:
Victor Savage is Smith’s nephew. He was murdered by Culverton Smith but was believed to be dead on the fourth day in spite of being a strong and healthy man because of an Eastern disease.

Question 7.
Why didn’t Holmes want Dr. Watson to go before six?
Answer:
Holmes did not want Watson to go and meet Smith before six since he would not be able to find Smith in his study.

Question 8.
Who stopped Dr. Watson at Smith’s house?
Answer:
Dr. Watson was stopped by the butler who appeared at the doorway to Smith’s room.

B. Answer the following questions in about 80 – 100 words.

Question 1.
How did Holmes trap Mr. Culverton Smith to confess the murder?
Answer:
Holmes did not eat or drink anything for three days which created the impact on his looks. He had become gaunt and pale. His voice had become just a groan. The landlady’s initial efforts to get a doctor were forbidden. On the third day evening, he allowed her to call Dr. Watson. When Dr. Watson arrived, there was a high drama disallowing him to examine the symptoms and snubbing him that he could allow a doctor in whom he can have confidence.

He claimed to have been affected by an eastern disease known as the Tarpaunli fever or black plague. When Dr. Watson offered to bring some other experts, Holmes got so annoyed. In a delirium like state, he instructed Dr. Watson to keep some letters and papers on a table within his reach. He wanted the ivory box to be kept on the table. He instructed to slide it open using tongs. He had Smith invited. He described all the symptoms of his illness. Smith asked Holmes if he received any parcel on Wednesday.

Holmes replied affirmatively and brushed it aside saying that it had a sharp blade and drew his blood. Hearing this Smith was overjoyed. He openly told him his end was near. Victor, a young person died on the fourth day. The more Holmes pleaded, the more Smith elaborated on his crime. He said that he knew too much about Victor’s death. He should not have crossed his path. He happily said that he would pocket the evidence of his crime (i.e.) the ivory box and get away. Suddenly Morton, Inspector, arrived and arrested him on charges of murder.
‘Murderers will be trapped.’

Question 2.
How did Watson help his friend to arrest the criminal?
Answer:
Dr. Watson is called to tend Holmes, who is apparently dying of a rare tropical disease, Tarpaunli fever, contracted while he was on a case at Rotherhithe. Mrs. Hudson says that Holmes has neither eaten nor taken any liquids in the last three days. Holmes forbids Watson to go near him because the illness is highly infectious. In fact, he refutes Watson and insults his abilities. Although Watson wishes to examine Holmes himself or send for a specialist, Holmes demands that Watson wait several hours before seeking help.

While Watson waits, he examines several objects in Holmes’s room. Holmes is angered when Watson touches things on his table stating his dislike for people fidgeting his things. At six o’clock, Holmes asks Watson to turn the gaslight on, but only half-full. He then instructs Watson to bring Mr. Culverton Smith from 13 Lower Burke Street to see Holmes but to make sure that Watson returns to Baker Street before Smith arrives. Watson goes to Smith’s address. Although Smith refuses to see anyone, Watson forces his way in.

Once Watson explains his duty on behalf of Sherlock Holmes, Smith’s assertiveness changes significantly. Smith agrees to come to Baker Street within half an hour. Watson excuses himself, saying that he has another appointment, and returns to Baker Street before Smith’s arrival. Believing that they are alone, Smith is frank with Holmes. It soon appears, to the hiding Watson’s horror, that Holmes has been sickened by the same illness that killed Smith’s nephew Victor.

At the end, Holmes calls for Watson to come out from behind the screen, to present himself as another witness to the conversation. Holmes explains his illness was feigned as a trick to induce Smith to confess to his nephew’s murder. Starving himself for three days and claiming to be suffering from a deadly infectious disease was to keep Watson from examining him and discovering the ruse, since, as he clarifies, he has every respect for his friend’s medical skills.
‘A detective’s perspective traps the criminal.’

Additional Questions

Question 1.
What makes Culverton Smith fall a prey to Holmes’s trap?
Answer:
Watson goes to Mr. Culverton Smith at 13 Lower Burke Street. He finds it difficult to see his friend dying. Although Smith refuses to see anyone, Watson forces his way in. As soon as Watson explains his errand, Smith’s attitude changes drastically. He persuades him to see Holmes as he is in a dying state. Smith agrees to come to Baker Street within half an hour.

Watson excuses himself, saying that he has another appointment and returns to Baker Street before Smith’s arrival as instructed by Holmes. Believing that they are alone, Smith is frank with Holmes. Holmes tells Smith that he will forget the happenings of Victor Savage and pleads with him to cure him. Smith denies and tells Holmes that he should have never crossed his path. Smith sees the little ivory box, which he had sent to Holmes by post containing a sharp spring infected with the illness.

Smith pockets it thinking to have removed the only evidence of his crime. He then resolves to stay there and watch Holmes die. However, Holmes asks Smith to turn the gas up full, which Smith does. Inspector Morton enters and Holmes tells Morton to arrest Culverton Smith for the murder of his nephew and also for the attempted murder of Sherlock Holmes.
‘You cannot escape from a detective’s eye.’

Vocabulary

C. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct options given.

1. Niteesh bought a ………………. (knew/new) cricket bat.
2. The shepherd ………………… (herd/heard) the cry of his sheep.
3. Lakshmi completed her baking ……………….. (course/coarse) successfully.
4. Priya has broken her …………….. (four/fore) limbs.
5. Leaders of the world must work towards the ……………… (peace/piece) of human race.

Answers

1. new
2. heard
3. course
4. fore
5. peace

Use the given examples and make sentences of your own.
Commonly confused words
brought – past participle of bring. E.g. Anitha had brought a book from the library.
Kavitha brought sweets on her birthday.
bought – past participle of buy. E.g. Lalitha had bought a new dress last week.
Avinash bought a new Hero cycle.
affect – to have an effect on. E.g. The pet’s death affected his master.
The fever affected Dhanush’s studies.
effect – anything brought about by a cause or agent; result. E.g. Both El Nino and La Nina are opposite effects of the same phenomenon.
The effect of ozone layer depletion is catastrophic.

D. Complete the tabular column by finding the meaning of both the words given in the boxes. Use them in sentences of your own.

Answer:

Listening Activity:

E. Listen to the story and answer the question given below.

“Something is very wrong,” says the detective.
“I know!” says Ms. Gervis. “It is wrong that someone has stolen from me!”
The detective looks around Ms. Gervis’ apartment. “ at is not what I am talking about, ma’am. What is wrong is that I do not understand how the robber got in and out.”
Ms. Gervis and the detective stand in silence. Ms. Gervis’ eyes are full of tears. Her hands are shaking.
“The robber did not come through the window,” says the detective. “These windows have not been opened or shut in months.”
The detective looks at the fireplace. “The robber did not squeeze down here.”
The detective walks to the front door. He examines the latch. “And since there are no marks or scratches, the robber definitely did not try to break the lock.”
“I have no idea how he did it,” says a bothered Ms. Gervis. “It is a big mystery.”
“And you say the robber stole nothing else?” asks the detective. “No money, no jewelry, no crystal?”
“That’s right, detective. He took only what was important to me,” Ms. Gervis says with a sigh. “There is only one thing I can do now.”
“And what is that?” the detective asks with surprise.
“I will stop baking cakes,” Ms. Gervis says. “They are mine to give away. They are not for someone to steal.”
“You can’t do that!” says the detective with alarm. “Who will bake those delicious cakes?”
“I am sorry. I do not know,” says Ms. Gervis.
“I must solve this case immediately!” says the detective.

1. Where does this story take place?
(a) in a bakery
(b) at the police station
(c) in Ms. Gervis’ house
(d) in Ms. Gervis’ apartment
Answer:
(d) in Ms. Gervis’ apartment

2. Near the beginning of the story, “Ms. Gervis’ eyes are full of tears. Her hands are shaking.” How does Ms. Gervis probably feel?
(a) She is upset
(b) She is tired
(c) She is hungry
(d) She is confused
Answer:
(d) She is confused

3. What makes the detective sure that the robber did not come through the windows?
(a) The windows are locked
(b) The windows face the police station
(c) The windows have not been used in months
(d) The windows are too small for a person to fit through
Answer:
(c) The windows have not been used in months

4. What else was stolen from the apartment?
(a) crystal
(b) jewelry
(c) money
(d) nothing
Answer:
(d) nothing

5. “And the robber definitely did not use the front door.” Which is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
(a) “And the robber may not have used the front door.”
(b) “And the robber probably did not use the front door.”
(c) “And the robber was not able to use the front door.”
(d) “And the robber certainly did not use the front door.”
Answer:
(d) “And the robber certainly did not use the front door.”

6. What does Ms. Gervis do with her cakes?
(a) She eats them
(b) She sells them
(c) She hides them
(d) She gives them away
Answer:
(d) She gives them away

7. What does the detective seem to think will happen if he solves the mystery?
(a) Ms. Gervis will start baking cakes again
(b) Ms. Gervis will bake him extra cakes
(c) Ms. Gervis will give him her secret recipe
(d) Ms. Gervis will give him money and jewels
Answer:
(a) Ms. Gervis will start baking cakes again

8. Do you like mysteries? What is your favorite kind of story? Explain.
Answer:
Yes, I do.
I like detective stories. Lena Tamilvanan and Rajesh Kumar are good detective story writers.
The novels written by them are gripping and sustain the readers interest till the last page.

Speaking Activity

F. Exercise

1. Present the review of a movie that you have watched recently.
Review of Super Deluxe Movie I saw
Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s Super Deluxe opens with a shot of Vaembu (Samantha) lying beside someone on a bed. The camera slowly moves around the room, pulling you in the direction it travels. Soon you realise that it’s not the camera, but the director Thiagarajan Kumararaja who has lured you into his world.

And this world has eccentric characters like Arputham (Mysskin), who believes that he is god’s right hand because he was the only one who survived the Tsunami when millions died. Kumararaja doesn’t stop there. His thoughts are out-of-the- world (literally), outlandish, and outstanding.

There are 4 parallel plots taking place at the same time, involving the lives of Shilpa (Vijay Sethupathi), Leela (Ramya Krishnan) and Arputham (Mysskin), Vaembu (Samantha) and Mugil (Fahadh Faasil), and another one involving four boys. The best part about the writing is that these plotlines don’t merge at one point.

One sub-plot becomes an influencing factor in another, but after that, they part ways. The way the events unfold is interesting and makes the movie more engrossing. The trademark qualities NalanKumarasamy and Mysskin’s writing is seen at a lot of places. A lot of humourous portions belong to Nalan’s ‘crazy’ world. Who else can write a scene where a man dies while having sex? On the other hand, towards the end, there a sequence involving Mysskin, set in a subway, with green lighting.

What more do we need to figure out that this has been written by Mysskin himself?
PS Vinod and Nirav Shah’s visuals have an ever-lasting effect on us. The wise usage of ffame- within-frame shots through doors, windows, and alleys creates a sense of being trapped, and this has been used for all major characters. The wise usage of vintage tracks of Ilayaraja falls on point.

Yuvan Shankar Raja makes sure we feel the heat and soul of the scenes through his brilliant background scores and apt silences. The walls on all the houses and a police station, “the make-shift flower pot on one of the apartments, the borders of sarees, the costumes of the characters, are all blue in colour. While this is supposed to create a stable feel, the characters are all unstable. This irony has been effectively used to elevate our cinematic experience. Vaembu and Mugil’s story become melodramatic after a point of time.

And the biggest issue with the film is that they have the maximum screentime. Even the way their conflict gets resolved looks implausible. But, the way the terrific FahadhFaasil and Samantha act, these issues are covered up. Shilpa’s characterization brings out the best in Vijay Sethupathi, but not Vijay Sethupathi. Apart from the main leads, BhagavathiPerumal and Master Aswanth, have done their job well and scored in their plot points. On the flipside, the second half could have been a bit more crisp, due to the three hours runtime.

2. Give the review of a book that has interested you a lot.
’ Review of the most interesting book I read The noodle Maker by Ma Jian The pace of change in China over the last fifteen years has been extraordinarily fast; the pace at which its literature reaches us in translation shamefully slow. Chinese dissident writer Ma Jian is already known in the English-speaking world for his award-winning travel memoir of rural China in the 1980s, Red Dust. Since the Chinese takeover of Hong Kong in 1997, he has been living with his partner and translator in London.

The Noodle Maker, the first of Jian’s novels to appear in English, is set soon after the events of Tiananmen Square in 1989, already ancient history to today’s young entrepreneurs, artists, and university students. Reading The Noodle Maker now has some of the blurred effects of a time-lapsed photograph- -it is a hard-hitting satire of a cultural moment that has already come and gone. Only a reviewer intimate with today’s China could judge to what extent its critique is still sharp. Perhaps this question of timeliness should be irrelevant.

The Noodle Maker is fiction, after all, constructed with a good deal of artfulness on the frame of a drunken evening shared between a professional writer and his best friend, a professional blood donor. The professional blood donor considers himself a practical man; he boasts of the excellent pay and perks he receives as rewards for being bled for the benefit of the nation.

Each Sunday he brings good food and drinks to the writer, who is, of course, a poverty-stricken idealist. Their discussion is interwoven with the stories the professional writer is crafting based on people he has known: an actress who stages her own suicide; her boyfriend, a painter with a talking three-legged dog

(the novel’s most reliable narrator); a literary editor humiliated by the success of his wife, an acclaimed novelist; a father trying to abandon his retarded daughter; an entrepreneur whose success with a musically-enhanced crematorium gives him the confidence to bum his own mother alive. Each of these characters is manipulated not only by the noodle-making hands of the professional writer, but by a ruthless society, which with its new “Open Door Policy” has imported some superficial commercial elements of Westemness, yet still maintains a stranglehold on personal freedom.

(“Imported” products as symbols of moral weakness, hypocrisy, and corruption are a satiric mantra throughout the book.) Fans of the absurdity and dark humour of Milan Kundera’s portraits of life behind the Iron Curtain will appreciate these same elements in Ma Jian’s work-though Kundera is a good deal lighter on his feet, and the clever and humorous aspects of The Noodle Makerstruck this reviewer as heavy-handed.

As fiction that comments on social and political reality, The Noodle Maker is far less emotionally engaging than Yu Hua’s Chronicle of a Blood Merchant, which tells the life of another professional blood donor, and is a character-driven social realist novel in the old nineteenth-century Dickensian mode, though written in a crisp contemporary style.

It tells us about China, but something convincing about people, too. For all its postmodern strands, the heart of The Noodle Maker (like all satire?) is in a kind of journalism, so that ultimately its success depends on whether or not it still tells a timely truth.

3. Review an event which your school has hosted recently.
A school is a place where we get to know about different activities for the first time. Participating in these activities is always memorable and exciting. My favourite school event is “Mental Maths Competition”. This event is held once a year. One student is selected from each section of a class. Then they are teamed up with other students to form three teams.

This competition is basically to enhance mental skills. Students have to answer these questions in a time span of seconds. Questions are not repeated at all and students have to be very quick in understanding the questions, in calculations and then answering it. Last year I was also selected as one of the finalists. Our team A and team C reached the final rounds. The winning round lasted for thirty questions as both teams were not ready to give up. In the end, team C couldn’t answer a question and we answered it to win the event.

We were highly appreciated and were given certificates and shields. Winning is always exciting and encouraging. I would always like to participate in this event again because this event helps me in enhancing my mental skills and to speed up my mental calculations.

Reading:

Read the story carefully and answer the questions asked below

A Mystery Case:
For a man of ease, John Mathew kept an arduous schedule. On Wednesdays, for example, he was awakened at 9.00 and served breakfast in bed by Emanuel, his chef. Next came a quick fitness session with Basky, his personal trainer. Then, at 10.30, John Mathew answered his mail, returned phone calls and rearranged his social calendar helped by Louise, his secretary.

At noon, John Mathew drove his Jaguar to the station and took a commuter train into Guindy for his weekly lunch with Lalli and Lolly, his two oldest and dearest friends. Then, on to a little shopping. The 4:05 nonstop would bring him back to Tambaram. As John Mathew drove up to the house at 5:00, Basky would have already set up the massage table and warmed the scented oils for a soothing herbal wrap. It was a gruelling life but John seemed to thrive on it. On this Wednesday, however, there was an unexpected change of plans.

Today John’s shopping errand involved taking his diamond bracelet into the jeweller’s for cleaning. He threw the expensive jewel into his purse and proceeded on to lunch. As John waved his friends good-bye and exited the restaurant, he sensed he was being followed. The feeling continued until he reached Tenth Avenue. Then, as he joined the throng of shoppers, John felt a hug. Within a split-second, a man riding pillion on a bike rode past him, grabbing his purse. He couldn’t guess who the culprit was?

G. Match the following.

1. A man of ease – Emanuel
2. John’s trainer – Lalli and Lolly
3. Mathew’s secretary – John Mathew
4. John’s chef – Louise
5. Mathews friends – Basky
Answer:

H. State whether the given statements are true or false. If false correct the statements.

Answer:
1. Mathew is a very busy man
[true]

2. He woke up very late in the morning
[True]

3. He always had lunch with his family
[False] He always had lunch with Lalli and Lolly, his two oldest and dearest friends.

4. He exercised with Louise every day.
[True]

5. He preferred handling mail by himself
[True]

Writing

Pamphlet

I. Create a pamphlet for the following:

1. Make a pamphlet on ‘Dengue Awareness’ (Focus on its causes, preventions, symptoms and precautions).

2. Make an attractive pamphlet for your school’s Fair organised for raising funds for (any) relief (Specify the date, time, types of stalls and the reasons for the fair).

3. Make a pamphlet on the latest gadgets (Mention the variety of models, uses, need and availability).

J. Write a letter of enquiry for the following

1. You’re a librarian in a newly established school. Write a letter to the book dealer inquiring about the list of newly arrived English children’s story books and various subject books relevant to 10 – 14 age groups.
From
S. Sangeetha
Librarian
ABC School
XXXX
23.04.2019

To
Sales Manager
Higginbothams Books dealers
Mount Road
Chennai 2
Sir,
Sub: Enquiry about children’s story book-Reg.
I would like to know about the new arrivals in English children’s story books and subject books appropriate to the children in the age group of 10-14. Kindly send the list/catalogue with price and the details of discount offered to schools.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
S. Sangeetha
Sales Manager
Higginbothams Books dealers
Mount Road
Chennai 2

2. Venkat hails from a remote village of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu who aspires to become an IAS officer. Currently, he is in class X. He notices an advertisement on free classes for the IAS aspirants by a trust in a newspaper. He writes a letter to the coordinator of the trust inquiring for further details.
From
R Venkat
14, Velakkadi Koil St
Kancheepuram 2
[email protected]
13.08.2018

To
The Liasion Officer
Manitha Neyam Trust
CITNagar
Chennai 17
Sir,
Sub: Enquiry about IAS orientation programme – Reg.
I saw your advertisement in The Hindu Tamil newspaper dated 12th August, about a free seminar, in Pallavaram Govt. Hr. Sec. School.
I am doing my Std. X, I cherish the dream of becoming an IAS officer. I heard the entry is free for graduates. Will you please allow me also to attend the seminar? I wish to listen to achievers and subject experts. Kindly communicate your consent through my email venkat2002@gmail. com.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
P. Venkat

To
The Liasion Officer
Manitha Neyam Trust
CIT Nagar
Chennai 17

3. Write a letter to the head of the BSNL office enquiring regarding the internet broadband scheme launched recently.
From
K.Joseph
18, Akilan St
Kalpakkam
jose2000@gmail. com
20.03.2019

To
Manager
BSNL Office
head Office
Chengalpattu
Kancheepuram 10
Sir,
Sub: Enquiry about internet broadband scheme launched recently – Reg.
I heard that you have recently launched an attractive scheme for students to promote use of high speed Broadband connectivity. I would like to know the details of cost involved, bandwidth, usage limit (i.e.) GB per day, details about speed, type of modem and warranty details. As a representative of my school, I would like to share this with my school also for the upcoming ICT lab in the school. Kindly mention the scheme for Institute and individuals separately.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
K. Joseph

To
Manager
BSNL Office
Head Office
Chengalpattu
Kancheepuram 10

Grammar

A. Transform the following sentences as instructed.

1. On seeing the teacher, the children stood up. (into Complex)
As soon as the children saw the teacher, they stood up.

2. At the age of six, Varsha started learning music, (into Complex)
When Varsha was six, she started learning music.

3. As Vanin is a voracious reader, he buys a lot of books, (into Simple)
Being a voracious reader, Varun buys a lot of books.

4. Walk carefully lest you will fall down, (into Complex)
If you don’t walk carefully, you will fall down.

5. Besides being a dancer, she is a singer, (into Compound)
She is not only a dancer but also a singer.

6. He is sick but he attends the rehearsal, (into Simple)
In spite of being sick, he attends the rehearsal.

7. If Meena reads more, she will become proficient in the language, (into Compound) Meena should read more or she will not become proficient in English.

8. He confessed that he was guilty, (into Simple)
He confessed his guilt.

9. The boy could not attend the special classes due to his mother’s illness, (into Compound)
The boy’s mother was ill and so he did not attend the special classes.

10. He followed my suggestion, (into Complex)
He followed what I suggested.

B. Combine the pairs of sentences below into simple, complex and compound

1. Radha was ill. She was not hospitalised
In spite of being ill, Radha was not hospitalised, (simple)
Radha was ill but she was not hospitalised, (compound)
Though Radha was ill, she was not hospitalised, (complex)

2. The students were intelligent. They could answer the questions correctly
Being intelligent, the students were able to answer the questions correctly, (simple)
The students were intelligent and so they were able to answer the questions correctly, (compound)
As the students were intelligent, they were able to answer the questions correctly, (complex)

3. I must get a visa. I can travel abroad
I must get a visa to travel abroad, (simple) .
I must get a visa or else I can’t travel abroad, (compound)
If I don’t get a visa, I can’t travel abroad, (complex)

4. I saw a tiger it was wounded
I saw a wounded tiger, (simple)
I saw a tiger and it was wounded, (compound)
I saw a tiger which was wounded, (complex)

5. There was a bandh. The shops remained closed
The shops were closed due to Bandh. (simple)
There was a bandh and so the shops were closed, (compound)
As there was a bandh, the shops were closed, (complex)

The Dying Detective by About the Author:

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer popularly known world over for his detective stories involving Sherlock Holmes stories, which are generally considered milestones in the field of fiction. Doyle wrote forty-six short stories featuring the famous detective. His notable works included “Stories of Sherlock Holmes and the Lost World”.

The Dying Detective summary:

Introduction:
The author has given an interesting accord of how the detective outsmarted the culprit to zero in on him.

Home’s incurable disease Dr. Watson was informed by Mrs. Hudson, the landlady of Sherlock Holmes that Mr. Holmes was dying. He was bedridden for three days. He had neither taken food nor drinks. He was sinking. The landlady was permitted to inform only Dr. Watson about his ill health. She could not call for a doctor because Sherlock Holmes had prevented her from doing so. When Dr. Watson reached Holmes, he cautioned him to stay away from him as he was suffering from some contagious disease that he had picked up from Rotherhithe. The disease from Sumatra was deadly and could spread even with a touch.

Home’s peculiar behaviour
Watson advanced to examine symptoms but was stopped midway by the stem warning from Holmes. Sherlock Holmes declared that he wanted a doctor in whom he would have confidence. This really upset Dr. Watson. He offered to bring the best doctors of London viz. Sir Jasper Meek or Penrose Fisher.

Holmes reprimanded Dr. Watson’s ignorance and asked him what he knew about Tarpaunli fever or black Formosa plague. When Dr. Watson offered to bring Dr. Ainstree, Holmes bolted the door and ordered him not to move till six in the evening. Dr. Watson did not know what to do for two hours. He just walked around the room slowly. He came across a small black and white ivory box with a sliding lid.

When he was about to examine its contents, he heard a dreadful cry from Holmes. He forbade him from touching his things. In a kind of delirium, Holmes ordered to take out his coins and keep all the half-crowns in his watch pocket. He was instructed to light the gas lamp and keep it half on. He requested him to place some letters on the table within his reach.

He instructed him to slide the lid of the ivory box with Tongs and put the Tongs and the ivory box on the table. He instructed Dr. Watson to bring Mr. Culverton Smith from 13, Lower Burke Street, as Holmes was serious. Dr. Watson was hesitant to go.

Holmes clarified that he was not a doctor but a plantation man with a deep knowledge of the disease. Holmes asked Watson to plead with him to come and save Holmes who was seriously ill. Dr. Watson offered to bring him in a cab. However, Holmes instructed that he should plead with him and reach Holmes before him.

Holmes’ plan
While waiting for the cab, Mr. Morton, in civil dress asked after Holmes. Dr. Watson entered Mr. Culverton Smith’s room by force. On hearing Mr. Holmes’s name, he enquired how Holmes was doing. When he learnt that he was very ill and believed that only he could save his life, he enquired how Holmes got the eastern disease. Dr. Watson told him all he knew. Dr. Watson, on the pretext of an appointment, returned to Holmes earlier and stayed in a room there as per Holmes’s order.

Smith’s careless attitude
Smith arrived and called out for Holmes. Holmes responded to his questions in a feeble voice. He asked Holmes to describe the symptoms. When Holmes completed describing the symptoms Smith was strangely happy. He blurted out, “Poor victor Savage was a dead man on the fourth day. A strong and healthy young man. What a coincidence indeed!” Holmes said, “I know that you did it”. Holmes groaned and asked for water. Smith gladly gave him water. He requested Smith to cure him and offered to forget his hand in the murder of Victor.

Smith said that Watson shared the information that Holmes got the fever from Chinese sailors. He wanted to know seriously if there could be any other reason.

Holmes outsmarts Smith
Holmes said, ‘successful acting’. Just then Inspector Morton said to Smith that he was arrested on a charge of murder. There was a scuffle. Inspector Morton overpowered Smith and handcuffed him. Holmes apologized to Dr. Watson for being rude to him and undermining his capability as a doctor. All the acting was done just to bring Smith there. Even the coin trick was to make Watson believe that Holmes was really delirious. Holmes asked Dr.Watson to take him for eating something nutritious at Simpsons.

Conclusion
The author has made us understand a criminal cannot get away for long. Criminal may also be caught by his own words.

The Dying Detective Glossary:

Textual:

Additional:

Synonyms

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

1. He has been sinking.
(a) rising
(b) deteriorating
(c) improving
(d) dreaming
Answer:
(b) deteriorating

2. The sick room was a gloomy spot.
(a) spotless
(b) illuminated
(c) dim
(d) bright
Answer:
(c) dim

3. The gaunt face was staring at the ceiling
(a) stout
(b) strong
(c) thick
(d) lean
Answer:
(d) lean

4. The dying man bolted the door.
(a) closed
(b) opened
(c) broke
(d) slithered
Answer:
(a) closed

5. It was a contagious disease.
(a) impregnable
(b) crisp
(c) cussed
(d) infectious
Answer:
(d) infectious

6 His hand twitched.
(a) trembled
(b) got crushed
(c) shivered
(d) jerked
Answer:
(d) jerked

7. How ignorant you are!
(a) knowledgeable
(b) uninformed
(c) well informed
(d) wise
Answer:
(b) uninformed

8. I heard a dreadful cry.
(a) loud
(b) mild
(c) frightening
(d) sweet
Answer:
(c) frightening

9. I sat in silent dejection.
(a) optimism
(b) depression
(c) hope
(d) delight
Answer:
(b) depression

10. You will persuade him to come.
(a) deny
(b) urge
(c) order
(d) request
Answer:
(b) urge

11. He was delirious.
(a) relaxed
(b) calm
(c) composed
(d) incoherent
Answer:
(d) incoherent

12. He was frail.
(a) plump
(b) weak
(c) strong and tall
(d) well-built
Answer:
(b) weak

13. The little man was startled.
(a) reassured
(b) alarmed
(c) annoyed
(d) agreed
Answer:
(b) alarmed

14. I left him pretending that I had an appointment.
(a) feigning
(b) imagining
(c) lending
(d) receiving
Answer:
(a) feigning

15. Go and fetch Smith.
(a) see off
(b) summon
(C) bring
(d) send
Answer:
(C) bring

16. “My mind is gone. help me”, pleaded Holmes.
(a) ordered
(b) begged
(c) urged
(d) commanded
Answer:
(b) begged

17. “I arrest you on charge of murder’ he said.
(a) fees
(b) rate
(c) indictment
(d) appreciation
Answer:
(c) indictment

18. What a coincidence indeed.
(a) actually
(b) in pursuit
(c) in charge
(d) in spate
Answer:
(a) actually

19. You can only cure me.
(a) inflict pain
(b) alleviate pain
(c) heal
(d) curse
Answer:
(c) heal

20. Holmes groaned.
(a) whispered
(b) whined
(c) sang in joy
(d) grounded
Answer:
(b) whined

Antonyms

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.

1. He has been sinking.
(a) drowning
(b) floating
(c) running
(d) sleeping
Answer:
(b) floating

2. I don’t dare disobey him.
(a) rebel
(b) defy
(c) challenge
(d) obey
Answer:
(d) obey

3. He brought this illness back with him.
(a) sickness
(b) ailment
(c) disease
(d) health
Answer:
(d) health

4. It is deadly and contagious.
(a) safe
(b) unsafe
(c) dangerous
(d) lethal
Answer:
(a) safe

5. I said advancing towards him.
(a) going forward
(b) retreating
(c) regurgitating
(d) belching
Answer:
(b) retreating

6. How ignorant you are!
(a) tacking in know ledge
(b) well- informed
(c) uninformed
(d) unaware
Answer:
(b) well- informed

7. You will persuade him to come.
(a) dissuade
(b) urge
(c) distract
(d) disembark
Answer:
(a) dissuade

8. He was a frail man.
(a) weak
(b) feeble
(c) strong
(d) thin
Answer:
(c) strong

9. The man was startled.
(a) reassured
(b) amused
(c) alarmed
(d) annoyed
Answer:
(a) reassured

10. You will tell him exactly how you have left one.
(a) accurately
(b) carefully
(c) adequately
(d) superficially
Answer:
(d) superficially

11. You disappear to the next room.
(a) vanish
(b) distress
(c) distinct
(d) appear
Answer:
(d) appear

12. He pleaded to cure him.
(a) requested
(b) beseeched
(c) ordered
(d) begged
Answer:
(c) ordered

13. It was successful acting.
(a) victorious
(b) unsuccessful
(c) joyful
(d) triumphant
Answer:
(b) unsuccessful

14. James at last talked in his natural voice.
(a) innate
(b) native
(c) nature
(d) unnatural
Answer:
(d) unnatural

15. There was silence.
(a) solemnity
(b) noise
(c) contempt
(d) concept
Answer:
(b) noise

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Match the following idioms with suitable meanings:
1.

Answer:
(i) – (c),
(ii) – (a),
(iii) – (d),
(iv) – (b),
(v) – (c)

2.

Answer:
(i) – (d),
(ii) – (a),
(iii) – (c),
(iv) – (b),
(v) – (c)

3.

Answer:
(i) – (c),
(ii) – (c),
(iii) – (b),
(iv) – (a),
(v) – (d)

Choose the correct meaning for the following idioms:

Question 1.
Atthedropofahat
(a) To hear rumors about someone
(b) Do or say something exactly right
(c) To go to bed
(d) Without any hesitation; instantly
Answer:
(d) Without any hesitation; instantly

Question 2.
Barking at the wrong tree
(a) To hear rumors about someone
(b) Accusing the wrong person
(c) To go to bed
(d) A rare happening
Answer:
(b) Accusing the wrong person

Question 3.
Best of both worlds
(a) All the advantages
(b) Dislike to choose or make a decision
(c) Accusing the wrong person
(d) To take on a task that is way too big
Answer:
(a) All the advantages

Question 4.
Bite more than you can chew
(a) Do not put all the resources in one.
(b) To take on a task that is way too big
(c) Some good that isn’t recognized at first
(d) Accomplish two things at the same time
Answer:
(b) To take on a task that is way too big

Question 5.
Burn the midnight oil
(a) Dislike to choose or make a decision
(b) All the advantages
(c) To take on a task that is way too big
(d) To work late into the night
Answer:
(d) To work late into the night

Question 6.
Wouldn’t be caught dead
(a) Dislike to choose or make a decision
(b) All the advantages
(c) To deceive someone into thinking well of them
(d) Would never like to do something
Answer:
(d) Would never like to do something

Question 7.
Costs an arm and a leg
(a) Come to the point – leave out details
(b) Something is very expensive
(c) Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days
(d) Asking what someone is thinking
Answer:
(b) Something is very expensive

Question 8.
Cry over spilt milk.
(a) Complaining a loss from the past
(b) Cannot judge based on appearance
(c) Believe someone’s statement, without proof
(d) An activity that is easy or simple
Answer:
(a) Complaining a loss from the past

Question 9.
Curiosity killed the cat
(a) Inquisitiveness leads to unpleasantness
(b) The final problem in a series of problems
(c) Failure leads to a time to start all over
(d) Everything about the case
Answer:
(a) Inquisitiveness leads to unpleasantness

Question 10.
Cut corners
(a) Hear from the authoritative source
(b) Do something to save money
(c) Feeling slightly ill
(d) Everything about the case
Answer:
(b) Do something to save money

Question 11.
Devil’s Advocate
(a) Some good that isn’t recognized at first
(b) Indirectly talking about an issue
(c) To present a counter-argument
(d) Hear from the authoritative source
Answer:
(c) To present a counter-argument

Question 12.
Elvis has left the building
(a) Would never like to do something
(b) To work late into the night
(c) The show has ended. It’s all over
(d) Not to be serious about others talk
Answer:
(c) The show has ended. It’s all over

Question 13.
Straight from the horse’s mouth
(a) Overwhelmed by the happening
(b) Hear from the authoritative source
(c) Take the credit for something you don’t deserve
(d) Someone who lacks intelligence
Answer:
(b) Hear from the authoritative source

Question 14.
Far cry from
(a) Very different from
(b) Take the credit for something you don’t deserve
(c) Something is very expensive
(d) Not to be serious about others talk
Answer:
(a) Very different from

Question 15.
Feel a bit under the weather
(a) Feeling slightly ill
(b) Would never like to do something
(c) To deceive someone into thinking well of them
(d) The show has ended. It’s all over
Answer:
(a) Feeling slightly ill
Use Of Some Common Idioms

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1.	AAA	Amateur Athletic Association
2.	AAFI	Amateur Athletic Federation of India
3.	ACR	Annual Confidential Report
4.	ADC	Aide-de-camp (Assistant)
5.	AFI	Athletics Federation of India
6.	AFMC	Armed Forces Medical College
7.	AICTE	All India Council for Technical Education
8.	AIFF	All India Football Federation
9.	AITUC	All India Trade Union Congress
10.	ANC	African National Congress
11.	AOC	Air Officer Commanding
12.	ASAP	As Soon As Possible
13.	ASEAN	Association of South East Asian Nations
14.	ASLV	Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle
15	ASSOCHAM	Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
16.	ATC	Air Traffic Control
17.	ATM	Automated Teller Machine
18.	ATR	Action Taken Report
19.	ATS	Anti Tetanus Serum
20.	AWACS	Airborne Warning and Control Systems
21.	AMIE	Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers
22.	AIR	All India Radio
23.	AIDS	Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
24.	AIIMS	All India Institute of Medical Sciences
25.	BA	Bachelor of Arts
26.	BARC	Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
27.	BBC	British Broadcasting Corporation
28.	BCCI	Board of Cricket Control in India
29.	B.Ed.	Bachelor of Education
30.	BHEL	Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
31.	BIOS	Basic Input Output System
32.	BMA	British Medical Association
33.	BPCL	Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
34.	BS	Bachelor of Science
35.	BS	British Standard
36.	BSNL	Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
37.	CAD	Computer-Aided Design
38.	CAG	Comptroller and Auditor General of India
39.	CAT	Common Aptitude Test
40.	CBI	Central Bureau of Investigation
41.	CDAC	Centre for the Development of Advanced Computing
42.	CEO	(a)Chief Educational Officer (b)Chief Executive Officer
43.	CFC	Chlorofluorocarbon
44.	CFL	Compact Fluorescent Lamps
45.	CFO	Chief Financial Officer
46.	CGST	Central Goods and Services Tax
47.	CIA	Central Intelligence Agency
48.	CID	Criminal Investigation Department
49.	CIS	Commonwealth of Independent States
50.	CISF	Central Industrial Security Force
51.	CLRI	Central Leather Research Institute
52.	CNN	Cable News Network
53.	COD	Cash On Delivery
54.	COPRA	Consumer Protection Act
55	CPI	Communist Party of India
56.	CPU	Central Processing Unit
57.	CPWD	Central Public Works Department
58.	CRPF	Central Reserve Police Force
59.	CRY	Child Relief and You
60.	CSIR	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
61.	CSO	Central Statistical Organisation
62.	CTBT	Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
63.	CVC	Central Vigilance Commission
64.	DA	Dearness Allowance
65.	DARE	Documentation Automatic Retrieval Equipment
66.	DC	Deputy Commissioner
67.	DIG	Deputy Inspector General
68.	DNA	Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid
69.	DoT	Department of Telecommunications
70.	DPEP	District Primary Education Programme
71.	DRDO	Defence Research and Development Organisation
72.	DSLR	Digital Single Lens Reflex
73.	DTH	Direct-to-Home
74.	DTP	Desk Top Publishing
75.	DVD	Digital Video Disc
76.	ELISA	Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay
77.	EMI	Equated Monthly Installment
78.	EPABX	Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange
79.	ESA	European Space Agency
80.	ESMA	Essential Services Maintenance Act
81.	EWS	Economically Weaker Section
82.	FAO	Food and Agricultural Organisation
83.	FBI	Federal Bureau of Investigation
84.	FDI	Foreign Direct Investment
85.	FERA	Foreign Exchange Regulation Act
86.	FIFA	Federation International de Football Association
87.	FIR	First Information Report
88.	FRCS	Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
89.	FRS	Fellow of the Royal Society
.90.	FTCL	Fellowship Trinity College of London
91.	GAME	Global Energy Water Cycle Asian Monsoon Experiment
92.	GATE	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
93.	GATT	General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
94.	GMT	Greenwich Mean Time
95.	GPO	General Post Office
96.	GPS	Global Positioning System
97.	GRE	Graduate Record Examination
98.	GSI	Geological Survey of India
99.	GSLV	Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
100.	GST	Goods and Services Tax
101.	HIV	Human Immunodeficiency Virus
102.	HRD	Human Resource Development
103.	HTML	Hyper Text Mark-up Language
104.	HTTP	Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
105.	IAAI	International Airport Authority of India
106.	IAEA	International Atomic Energy Agency
107.	IAS	Indian Administrative Service
108.	ICAR	Indian Council for Agricultural Research
109.	ICBM	Inter Continental Ballistic Missile
110.	ICMR	Indian Council of Medical Research
111.	ICS	Indian Civil Service
112.	ICSE	Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
113.	ICT	Information and Communication Technology
114.	IDBI	Industrial Development Bank of India
115.	IELTS	International English Language Testing System
116.	IFS	Indian Forest Service
117.	IFSC	Indian Financial System Code
118.	IIM	Indian Institute of Management
119.	IIT	Indian Institute of Technology
120.	IMD	India Meteorological Department
121.	IMF	International Monetary Fund
122.	INA	Indian National Army
123.	INSAT	Indian National Satellite
124.	IPKF	Indian Peace Keeping Force
125.	IPL	Indian Premier League
126.	IPS	Indian Police Service
127.	IREP	The Integrated Rural Energy Programme
128.	IRS	Indian Revenue Service/ Indian Remote Sensing Satellite
129.	ISP	Internet Service Provider
130.	ISRO	Indian Space Research Organisation
131.	1ST	Indian Standard Time
132.	IVP	Intravenous Push
133.	JD	Juris Doctor
134.	JRF	Junior Research Fellowship
135.	KVIC	Khadi and Village Industries Commission
136.	LBW	Leg Before Wicket
137.	LCM	Lowest Common Multiple
138.	LoC	Line of Control
139.	LPG	Liquefied Petroleum Gas
140.	LTCL	Licentiateship Trinity College of London
141.	MA	Master of Arts
142.	MCA	Master of Computer Applications
143.	MD	Managing Director
144.	M.Ed	Master of Education
145.	MLA	Member of the Legislative Assembly
146.	MLC	Member of the Legislative Council
147.	MLF	Multi-Lateral Funding
148.	M.Phil.	Master of Philosophy
149.	MRTS	Mass Rapid Transit System
150.	MS	Master of Surgery
151.	MTC	Metro Transport Corporation
152.	NASA	National Aeronautics and Space Administration
153.	NATo	North Atlantic Treaty Organization
154.	NBT	National Book Trust
155.	NCERT	National Council of Educational Research and Training
156.	NCO	Non-Commissioned Officer
157.	NCTE	National Council for Teacher Education
158.	NDDB	National Dairy Development Board
159.	NEET	National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test
160.	NGO	Non-Governmental Organisation
161.	NIC	National Informatics Centre
162.	NIFT	National Institute of Fashion Technology
163.	NLC	Neyveli Lignite Corporation
164.	NOC	No Objection Certificate
165.	NPCIL	Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
166.	NPT	Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
167.	NSC	National Savings Certificate
168.	NSE	National Stock Exchange
169.	NTA	National Testing Agency
170.	NTPC	National Thermal Power Corporation
171.	NTSE	National Talent Search Examination
172.	ODI	One Day International / Open Datalink Interface
173.	ODS	Ozone Deleting Substances
174.	OIGS	On India Government Service
175.	ONGC	Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
176.	OPAC	Online Public Access Catalogue
177.	OPEC	Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries
178.	PA	Personal Assistant
179.	PAC	Public Accounts Committee
180.	PAN	Permanent Account Number
181.	PDA	Personal Digital Assistant
182.	PERT	Project Evaluation and Review Technique
183.	PETA	People for Ethical Treatment of Animals
184.	PIL	Public Interest Litigation
185.	PIN	Postal Index Number
186.	POTA	Prevention of Terrorism Act
187.	POW	Prisoner of War
188.	PRO	Public Relations Officer
189.	PSLV	Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
190.	PSU	Public Sector Units
191.	PTA	Parents Teachers Association
192.	PTI	Press Trust of India
193.	PTO	Please Turn Over
194.	PWD	Public Works Department
195.	RAC	Reservation Against Cancellation
196.	RAM	Random Access Memory
197.	RAW	Research and Analysis Wing
198.	RLWL	Remote Location Wait List
199.	RTE	Right To Education
200.	RTI	Right To Information
201.	RTO	Regional Transport Officer
202.	SAARC	South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
203.	SAIL	Steel Authority of India Limited
204.	SAM	Surface to Air Missile
205.	SARS	Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
206.	SASE	Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
207.	SBI	State Bank of India
208.	SEZ	Special Economic Zone
209.	SGST	State Goods and Services Tax
210.	SIM	Subscriber Identity Module
211.	SMS	Short Message Service
212.	‘SPCA	Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
213.	SSC	Staff Selection Commission
214.	START	Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
215.	SWOT	Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat
216.	TADA	Terrorist and Disruptive Activities
217.	TAPS	Tarapur Atomic Power Station
218.	TELCO	Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company
219.	TESMA	Tamilnadu Essential Services Maintenance Act
220.	TISCO	Tata Iron and Steel Company
221.	TLC	Total Literacy Campaign
222	TNEB	Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
223	TNPSC	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
224.	TOEFL	Test of English as a Foreign Language
225.	TPS	Thermal Power Station
226.	TQM	Total Quality Management
227.	TT(E)I	Traveling Ticket Examiner/ Inspector
228.	TTTI	Technical Teachers Training Institute
229.	UDC	Upper Division Clerk
230.	UFO	Unidentified Flying Objects
231.	UGC	University Grants Commission (India)
232.	ULFA	United Liberation Front of Asom/Assam
233.	UNICEF	United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
234.	UNO	United Nations Organisation
235.	UPSC	Union Public Service Commission
236.	uv	Ultra Violet
237.	VAO	Village Administrative Officer
238.	VAT	Value Added Tax
239.	VHF	Very High Frequency
240.	VHS	Video Home System / Voluntary Health Services
241.	VIP	Very Important Person
242.	VPP	Value Payable Post
243.	VSNL	Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited
244.	WHO	World Health Organisation
245.	Wi-Fi	Wireless Fidelity
246.	WTO	World Trade Organisation
247.	WWW	World Wide Web
248.	YMCA	Young Men’s Christian Association
249.	YWCA	Young Women’s Christian Association
250.	ZIP	Zone Improvement Plan

Contractions

“Am/Are”		“Here is/has”	Here’s	Who would/had	Who’d
I am	I’m	One is/has	One’s	That would/had	That’d
You are	You’re	“Will (Or Shall)”		“Us”
We are	We’re	I will	I’ll	Let us	Let’s
They are	They’re	You will	You’ll	“Not”
Who are	Who’re	She will	She’ll	Cannot	Can’t
“Have”		He will	He’ll	Do not	Don’t
I have	I’ve	It will	It’ll	Is not	Isn’t
You have	You’ve	We will	We’ll	Will not	Won’t
We have	We’ve	They will	They’ll	Should not	Shouldn’t
They have	They’ve	That will	That’ll	Could not	Couldn’t
Could have	Could’ve	There will	There’ll	Would not	Wouldn’t
Would have	Would’ve	This will	This’ll	Are not	Aren’t
Should have	Should’ve	What will	What’ll	Does not	Doesn’t
Might have	Might’ve	Who will	Who’ll	Was not	Wasn’t
Who have	Who’ve	“Would, Had”		Were not	Weren’t
There have	There’ve	I would/had – I’d		Has not	Hasn’t
“Is, Has”		You would/had	You’d	Have not	Haven’t
He is/has	He’s	He would/had	He’d	Had not	Hadn’t
She is/has	She’s	She would/had	She’d	Must not	Mustn’t
It is/has	It’s	We would/had	We’d	Did not	Didn’t
What is/has	What’s	They would/had	They’d	Might not	Mightn’t
That is/Has	That’s	It would/had	It’d	Need not	Needn’t
Who is/has	Who’s	There would/had	There’d
There is/has	There’s	What would/had	What’d

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