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Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Solutions Chapter 4 Ledger

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Ledger Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the Correct Answer

11th Accountancy Chapter 4 Book Back Answers Question 1.
Main objective of preparing ledger account is to ……………..
(a) Ascertain the financial position
(b) Ascertain the profit or loss
(c) Ascertain the profit or loss and the financial position
(d) Know the balance of each ledger account
Answer:
(d) Know the balance of each ledger account

11th Accountancy 4th Chapter Solutions Question 2.
The process of transferring the debit and credit items from journal to ledger accounts is called ……………..
(a) Casting
(b) Posting
(c) Journalising
(d) Balancing
Answer:
(b) Posting

Ledger Questions And Answers For Class 11 Pdf Question 3.
J.F means ……………..
(a) Ledger page number
(b) Journal page number
(c) Voucher number
(d) Order number
Answer:
(b) Journal page number

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Chapter 4 Question 4.
The process of finding the net amount from the totals of debit and credit columns in a ledger is known as ……………..
(a) Casting
(b) Posting
(c) Journalising
(d) Balancing
Answer:
(d) Balancing

11th Accountancy Chapter 4 Question 5.
If the total of the debit side of an account exceeds the total of its credit side, it means
(a) Credit balance
(b) Debit balance
(c) Nil balance
(d) Debit and credit balance
Answer:
(b) Debit balance

11th Accounts Ledger Sums Question 6.
The amount brought into the business by the proprietor should be credited to ……………..
(a) Cash account
(b) Drawings account
(c) Capital account
(d) Suspense account
Answer:
(c) Capital account

II. Very Short Answer Questions

11th Accountancy Ledger Question 1.
What is a ledger?
Answer:
Ledger account is a summary statement of all the transactions relating to a person, asset, liability, expense or income which has taken place during a given period of time and it shows their net effect. From the transactions recorded in the journal, the ledger account is prepared. Ledger is known as principal book of accounts.

Accountancy Class 11 Chapter 4 Solutions Question 2.
What is meant by posting?
Answer:
The process of transferring the debit and credit items from the journal to the ledger accounts is called posting.

11th Accountancy Book Back Answers Question 3.
What is debit balance?
Answer:
When the total of the debit side is more than the total of credit side the difference is debit balance and is placed on the credit side as ‘By Balance c/d’.

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Guide Question 4.
What is credit balance?
Answer:
If the credit side total is more than the total of debit side, the difference is credit balance and is placed on the debit side as ‘To Balance c/d’.

Class 11 Accountancy Chapter 4 Solutions Question 5.
What is balancing of an account?
Answer:
Balancing means that the debit side and credit side amounts are totalled and the difference between the total of the two sides is placed in the amount column as ‘Balance c/d’ on the side having lesser total, so that the total of both debit and credit columns are equal.

III. Short Answer Questions

11th Accounts Chapter 4 Solutions Question 1.
Distinguish between journal ad ledger.
Answer:
Following are the differences between journal and ledger:

Samacheer Kalvi Guru 11th Accountancy Question 2.
What is ledger? Explain its utilities.
Answer:
1. Quick information about a particular account: Ledger account helps to get all information about a particular account like sales, purchases, machinery, etc., at a glance. For example, where there are several transactions with a debtor, the net amount due from a debtor can be known from the ledger account.

2. Control over business transactions: From the ledger balances extracted, a thorough analysis of account balances can be made which helps to have control over the business transactions.

3. Trial balance can be prepared: With the balances of ledger accounts, trial balance can be prepared to check the arithmetical accuracy of entries made in the journal and ledger.

4. Helps to prepare financial statements: From the ledger balances extracted, financial statements can be prepared for ascertaining net profit or loss and the financial position.

Ledger Questions And Answers For Class 11 Pdf State Board Question 3.
How is posting made from the journal to the ledger?
Answer:
The process of transferring the debit and credit items from the journal to the ledger accounts is called posting. The procedure of posting from journal to ledger is as follows:
1. Locate the ledger account that is debited in the journal entry. Open the respective account in the ledger, if already not opened. Write the name of the account in the top middle. If already opened, locate the account from the ledger index. Now entries are to be made on the debit side of the account.

2. Record the date of the transaction in the date column on the debit side of that account.

3. Record the name of the account credited in the journal with the prefix ‘To’ in particulars column.

4. Record the amount of the debit in the ‘amount column’.

5. Locate the ledger account that is credited in the journal entry. Open the respective account in the ledger, if already not opened. Write the name of the account in the top middle. If already opened, locate the account from the ledger index. Now entries are to be made on the credit side of the account. Record the date of the transaction in the date column. Record the name of the account debited in the journal entry in the particulars column with the prefix ‘By’ and write the amount in the amount column.

11th Accountancy – Book Back Answers Question 4.
Explain the procedure for balancing a ledger account.
Answer:
Following is the procedure for balancing an account:
1. The debit and credit columns of an account are to be totalled separately.

2. The difference between the two totals is to be ascertained.

3. The difference is to be placed in the amount column of the side having lesser total. ‘Balance c/d’ is to be entered in the particulars column against the difference and in the date column the last day of the accounting period is entered.

4. Now both the debit and credit columns are to be totalled and the totals will be equal. The totals of both sides are to be recorded in the same line horizontally. The total is to be distinguished from other figures by drawing lines above and below the amount.

5. The difference has to be brought down to the opposite side below the total. ‘Balance b/d’ is to be entered in the particulars column against the difference brought down and in the date column, the first day of the next accounting period is entered.

6. If the total on the debit side of an account is higher, the balancing figure is debit balance and if the credit side of an account has higher total, the balancing figure is credit balance. If the two sides are equal, that account will show nil balance.

IV. Exercises

Ledger Questions And Answers For Class 11 Pdf Download Question 1.
Journalise the following transactions and post them to ledger. (3 Marks)
Answer:

Journal

Ledger Cash Account

Capital Account

Bank Account

Purchase Account

11th Accounts Ledger Question 2.
Give journal entries for the following transactions and post them to ledger. (3 Marks)

Journal Entries

Ledger Cash Account

Somu Account

Sales Account

Furniture Account

Interest Received Account

11 Accountancy Book Back Answers Question 3.
Pass journal entries for the following transactions and post them to ledger. (3 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries

Ledger in the Books of Dharma
Cash Account

Capital Account

Ganesan Account

Rent Account

Received Commission Account

11th Accounts Book Samacheer Kalvi Question 4.
Record the following transactions in the journal of Banu and post them to the ledger.

Answer:
Journal Entries in the Book of Banu

Cash Account

Capital Account

Rent Received Account

Furniture Account

11th Accounts Book Answers Question 5.
The following balances appeared in the books of Vinoth on Jan 1, 2018
Assets: Cash ₹ 40,000; Stock ₹ 50,000; Amount due from Ram ₹ 20,000;
Machinery ₹ 40,000 Liabilities: Amount due to Vijay ₹ 10,000
Pass the opening journal entry and post them to Vinoth’s Capital account. (2 Marks)
Answer:
Opening Entry in the Books of Vinoth

Vinoth’s Capital Account

Question 6.
Prepare Furniture A/c from the following transactions (2 Marks)

Answer:

Question 7.
The following balances appeared in the books of Kumaran on April 1, 2017. (5 Marks)
Assets: Cash ₹ 1,00,000; Stock ₹ 40,000; Amount due from Rohit ₹ 10,000,
Furniture ₹ 10,000; Liabilities: Amount due to Anush ₹ 40,000;
Kumaran’s capital ₹ 1,20,000
Find the capital and show the ledger posting for the above opening balances.
Answer:
Opening Entry

Cash Account

Stock Account

Rohit (Debtors) Account

Furniture Account

Creditors Account

Kumaran’s Capital Account

Question 8.
Give journal entries and post them to cash account. (3 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entry

Cash Account

Question 9.
Give journal entries from the following transactions of Mohit, dealing in Textiles and post them to ledger: (3 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries in the Book of Mohit

Ledger Cash Account

Mohit’s Capital Account

SBI Account

Furniture Account

Question 10.
Give journal entries from the following transactions and post them to ledger: (3 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries

Ledger Cash Account

Purchase Account

Capital Account

Hema Account

Purchase Returns Account

Question 11.
Give journal entries from the following transactions and post them to Cash A/c and Sales A/c: (3 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries

Cash Account

Sales Account

Question 12.
Journalise the transactions given below and post them to ledger. (5 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries

Trade Expenses Account

Stationary (Postage Stamps) Account

Commission Received Account

Rent Account

Cash Account

Question 13.
Journalise the transactions given below and post them to ledger. (5 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries

Cash Account

Sales Account

Purchase Account

Kumar Account

Prabu Account

Salary Account

Question 14.
Enter the following transactions in the books of Ganesan and post them into ledger. (5 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries in the Books of Ganesan

Cash Account

Ganesan’s Capital Account

Bank Account

Furniture Account

Purchase Account

Sales Account

Vasu Account

Drawing Account

Question 15.
Journalise the following transactions in the books of Aran and post them to ledger accounts. (5 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries in the Books of Arun

Cash Account

Arun’s Capital Account

Purchase Account

Sales Account

Krishna Account

Govind Account

Question 16.
Journalise the following transactions and post them to ledger in the books of Raja. (5 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries in the Books of Raja

Cash Account

Sales Account

Murali Account

Purchase Account

Mani Account

Discount Allowed Account

Question 17.
Journalise the following transactions and post them to ledger. (5 Marks)

Answer:
Journal Entries in the Books of Raja

Cash Account

Capital Account

Purchase Account

Insurance Account

Machinery Account

Interest Received Account

Sales Account

Question 18.
Journalise the following transactions in the books of Vasu and post them to ledger accounts. (5 Marks)
2017 November:

1 – Cash in hand ₹ 1,00,000; Cash at bank: ₹ 30,000.
2 – Vasu sold goods to Jothi for ₹ 25,000 against a cheque and deposited the same in the bank.
4 – Received as commission ₹ 5,000.
8 – Bank paid ₹ 15,000 directly for insurance premium of Vasu.
15 – Cash deposited into bank ₹ 30,000.
18 – Cash withdrawn from bank for personal use ₹ 45,000.

Answer:
Journal entries in the Books of Vasu

Cash Account

Bank Account

Sales Account

Commission Received Account

Insurance Account

Drawings Account

Question 19.
Prepare Anand’s account from the following details. (3 Marks)

Answer:
Anand’s A/c

Question 20.
Prepare a Sales account from the following transactions

Sales Account
Answer:

Question 21.
Show the direct ledger postings for the following transactions: (5 Marks)
2017 June:

1 Raja commenced business with cash ₹ 50,000.
6 Sold goods for cash ₹ 8,000.
8 Sold goods to Devi on credit ₹ 9,000.
15 Goods purchased for cash ₹ 4,000.
20 Goods purchased from Shanthi on credit ₹ 5,000.

Answer:
Cash Account

Capital Account

Sales Account

Devi Account

Purchase Account

Shanthi Account

Question 22.
Show the direct ledger postings for the following transactions: (5 Marks)
2017 July:

1 – Shankar commenced business with cash ₹ 1,00,000.
6 – Sold goods for cash ₹ 10,000.
9 – Wages paid ₹ 6,000.
19 – Salaries paid ₹ 8,000.
20 – Advertisement expenses paid ₹ 4,000.

Answer:
Cash Account

Shankar’s Capital Account

Sales Account

Wages Account

Salaries Account

Advertisement Account

Textbook Case Study Solved

Imagine you have been called for an interview with an auditor. The auditor shows you the following ledger account of Mr. Raheem, a dealer in food products.
Sita A/c

The auditor wants you to explain each posting in the above account and also to state where will the double entry for each posting be found.
Here Sita is a debtor of Mr. Reheem. So in Raheem ledger Sita A/c shows the balances.

1. April 1. The opening balance of Sita A/c ₹ 7,000
2. April 12. She deposited ₹ 5,000
3. May 2 Cash received from Sita ₹ 2,000
4. Sept. 25 Credit sales for Sita ₹ 10,000
5. Oct. 3 Goods returned by Sita ₹ 1,000
6. Nov. 17 Cash paid by Sita ₹ 3,000
7. Dec. 21 Sita deposited ₹ 4,000
8. Dec. 29 Credit sales to Sita ₹ 10,000
9. Dec. 31 Closing debtors ₹ 12,000

So from the Sita ledger the owner of the business Raheem can find out the closing balance of debtor (Sita) ₹ 12,000.

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Ledger Additional Questions and Answers

I. Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
………………. is known as principal book of accounts.
(a) Journal
(b) Ledger
(c) Trial balance
(d) Transaction
Answer:
(b) Ledger

Question 2.
………………. accounts show the values of assets.
(a) Real
(b) Personal
(c) Nominal
(d) Journal
Answer:
(a) Real

Question 3.
………………. accounts give the net amount due to creditor and the net amount due from debtors.
(a) Real
(b) Personal
(c) Nominal
(d) Ledger
Answer:
(b) Personal

Question 4.
Net position of an account cannot be ascertained from ……………….
(a) Journal
(b) Ledger
(c) Trial balance
(d) Balance sheet
Answer:
(a) Journal

Question 5.
Net position of an account can be ascertained from ……………….
(a) Journal
(b) Ledger
(c) Trial balance
(d) Balance sheet
Answer:
(b) Ledger

Question 6.
The term balance brought down is used in the name of ……………….
(a) balance b/d
(b) balanced c/d
(c) debit balance
(d) credit balance
Answer:
(a) balance b/d

Question 7.
When a journal entry has more than one debit or more than one credit or both, it is called ……………….
(a) Compound entry
(b) Single entry
(c) Journal entry
(d) Ledger entry
Answer:
(a) Compound entry

Question 8.
Total of credit > Total of debit =
(a) Debit balance
(b) Credit balance
(c) Nil balance
(d) Trial balance
Answer:
(b) Credit balance

Question 9.
Total of debit > Total of credit =
(a) Debit balance
(b) Credit balance
(c) Nil balance
(d) Trial balance
Answer:
(a) Debit balance

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Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Solutions Chapter 3 Books of Prime Entry

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Books of Prime Entry Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the Correct Answer

11th Accountancy Chapter 3 Book Back Answers Question 1.
Accounting equation signifies …………….
(a) Capital of a business is equal to assets
(b) Liabilities of a business are equal to assets
(c) Capital of a business is equal to liabilities
(d) Assets of a business are equal to the total of capital and liabilities
Answer:
(d) Assets of a business are equal to the total of capital and liabilities

Books Of Prime Entry Questions And Answers Pdf Question 2.
‘Cash withdrawn by the proprietor from the business for his personal use’ causes …………….
(a) Decrease in assets and decrease in owner’s capital
(b) Increase in one asset and decrease in another asset
(c) Increase in one asset and increase in liabilities
(d) Increase in asset and decrease in capital
Answer:
(a) Decrease in assets and decrease in owner’s capital

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Guide Question 3.
A firm has assets of ₹ 1,00,000 and the external liabilities of ₹ 60,000. Its capital would be …………….
(a) ₹ 1,60,000
(b) ₹ 60,000
(c) ₹ 1,00,000
(d) ₹ 40,000
Answer:
(d) ₹ 40,000

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Chapter 3 Question 4.
The incorrect accounting equation is …………….
(a) Assets = Liabilities + Capital
(b) Assets – Capital + Liabilities
(c) Liabilities = Assets + Capital
(d) Capital = Assets – Liabilities
Answer:
(c) Liabilities = Assets + Capital

11th Accountancy Chapter 3 Question 5.
Accounting equation is formed based on the accounting principle of …………….
(a) Dual aspect
(b) Consistency
(c) Going concern
(d) Accrual
Answer:
(a) Dual aspect

11th Accountancy 3rd Chapter Solutions Question 6.
Real account deals with …………….
(a) Individual persons
(b) Expenses and losses
(c) Assets
(d) Incomes and gains
Answer:
(c) Assets

11th Accountancy 3rd Chapter Question 7.
Which one of the following is representative personal account?
(a) Building A/c
(b) Outstanding salary A/c
(c) Mahesh A/c
(d) Balan & Co. A/c
Answer:
(b) Outstanding salary A/c

Samacheer Kalvi Guru 11th Accountancy Question 8.
Prepaid rent is a …………….
(a) Nominal A/c
(b) Personal A/c
(c) Real A/c
(d) Representative personal A/c
Answer:
(d) Representative personal A/c

11th Accounts Chapter 3 Solutions Question 9.
Withdrawal of cash from business by the proprietor should be credited to …………….
(a) Drawings A/c
(b) Cash A/c
(c) Capital A/c
(d) Purchases A/c
Answer:
(b) Cash A/c

11th Accountancy Guide Question 10.
In double entry system of book keeping, every business transaction affects …………….
(a) Minimum of two accounts
(b) Same account on two different dates
(c) Two sides of the same account
(d) Minimum three accounts
Answer:
(a) Minimum of two accounts

II. Very Short Answer Questions

11th Accountancy Book Back Answers Question 1.
What are source documents?
Answer:
“Source documents are the authentic evidences of financial transactions. These documents show the nature of transaction, the date, the amount and the parties involved. Source documents include cash receipt, invoice, debit note, credit note, pay – in – slip, salary bills, wage bills, cheque record slips, etc.

11th Accounts Chapter 3 Question 2.
What is accounting equation?
Answer:
Accounting equation is a mathematical expression which shows that the total of assets is equal to the total of liabilities and capital. This is based on the dual aspect concept of accounting. This means that total claims of outsiders and the proprietor against a business enterprise will always be equal to the total assets of the business enterprise.

11th Accountancy Guide Pdf Download Question 3.
Write any one transaction which

1. Decreases the assets and decreases the liabilities
2. Increases one asset and decreases another asset

Answer:

1. Paid creditors
2. Gash sales

11th Accountancy Unit 3 Question 4.
What is meant by journalising?
Answer:
The word journal has been derived from the French word ‘Jour’ which means day. So, journal means daily. Journalising is the beginning of the accounting process for the financial transactions.

Class 11 Accountancy Chapter 3 Solutions Question 5.
What is real account?
Answer:
All accounts relating to tangible and intangible properties and possessions are called real accounts.

Bookkeeping And Accountancy 11th Solutions Chapter 3Bookkeeping And Accountancy 11th Solutions Chapter 3

Bookkeeping And Accountancy 11th Solutions Chapter 3 Question 6.
How are personal accounts classified?
Answer:
Personal account: Account relating to persons is called personal account. The personal account may be natural, artificial or representative personal account.

Books Of Prime Entry Exercises Question 7.
State the accounting rule for nominal account.
Answer:
Debit all expenses and losses credit all incomes and gains.

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Solutions Question 8.
Give the golden rules of double entry accounting system.
Answer:
The consistency convention implies that

III. Short Answer Questions

11th Accountancy Solutions Samacheer Kalvi Question 1.
Write a brief note on accounting equation approach of recording transactions.
Answer:
The relationship of assets with that of liabilities to outsiders and to owners in the equation form is known as accounting equation.
Under the double entry system of book keeping, every transaction has two fold effect, which causes the changes in assets and liabilities or capital in such a way that an accounting equation is completed and equated.
Capital + Liabilities = Assets
Capital can also be called as owner’s equity and liabilities as outsider’s equity.

11th Accounts Book Answers Question 2.
What is an Account? Classify the accounts with suitable examples.
Answer:

1. Asset account: Any physical thing or right owned that has a monetary value is called asset. The assets are grouped and shown separately; for example, Land and Buildings account, Plant and Machinery account.

2. Liability account: Financial obligations of the enterprise towards outsiders are shown under separate heads as liabilities; for example, creditors account, expenses outstanding account.

3. Capital account: Financial obligations of a business enterprise towards its owners are grouped under this category; for example, capital contributed by owner.

4. Revenue account: Accounts relating to revenues of an enterprise are grouped under this category, for example; revenues from sale of goods, rent received.

5. Expense account: Expenses incurred and losses suffered for earning revenue are grouped under this category; for example, purchase of goods, salaries paid.

11 Accountancy Guide Question 3.
What are the three different types of personal accounts?
Answer:
Under double entry system of book keeping, for the purpose of recording the various financial transactions, the accounts are classified as personal accounts and impersonal accounts.

1. Natural person’s account: Natural person means human beings. Example: Vinoth account, Malini account.

2. Artificial person’s account: Artificial person refers to the persons other than human beings recognised by law as persons. They include business concerns, charitable institutions, etc. Example: BHEL account, Bank account.

3. Representative personal accounts: These are the accounts which represent persons natural or artificial or a group of persons. Example: Outstanding salaries account, Prepaid rent account. When expenses are outstanding, it is payable to a person. Hence, it represents a person.

Accountancy 11th Guide Question 4.
What is the accounting treatment for insurance premium paid on the life of the proprietor?
Answer:

Question 5.
State the principles of double entry system of bookkeeping.
Answer:
Following are the principles of double entry system:

1. In every business transaction, there are two aspects.
2. The two aspects involved are the benefit or value receiving aspect and benefit or value giving aspect.
3. These two aspects involve minimum two accounts; at least one debit and at least one credit.
4. For every debit, there is a corresponding and equivalent credit. If one account is debited the other account must be credited.

Question 6.
Briefly explain about steps in journalising.
Answer:
The following steps are followed in journalising:

1. Analyse the transactions and identify the accounts (based on aspects) which are involved in the transaction.
2. Classify the above accounts under Personal account, Real account or Nominal account
3. Apply the rules of debit and credit for the above two accounts.
4. Find which account is to be debited and which account is to be credited by the application of rules of double entry system.
5. Record the date of transaction in the date column.
6. Enter the name of the account to be debited in the particulars column very close to the left hand side of the particulars column followed by the abbreviation ‘Dr.’ at the end in the same line. Against this, the amount to be debited is entered in the debit amount column in the same line.
7. Write the name of the account to be credited in the second line starting with the word ‘To’ prefixed a few spaces away from the margin in the particulars column. Against this, the amount to be credited is entered in the credit amount column in the same line.
8. Write the narration within brackets in the next line in the particulars column.

 

Question 7.
What is double entry system? State its advantages.
Answer:
Double entry system of book keeping is a scientific and complete system of recording the financial transactions of an organisation. According to this system, every transaction has a two fold effect. That is, there are two aspects involved, namely, receiving aspect and giving aspect. It is denoted by debit (Dr.) and credit (Cr.). The basic principle of double entry system is that for every debit there must be an equivalent and corresponding credit. Debit denotes an increase in assets or expenses or a decrease in liabilities, income or capital. Credit denotes an increase in liabilities, income or capital or a decrease in assets or expenses.

IV. Exercises

Question 1.
Complete the accounting equation
(a) Assets = Capital + Liabilities
₹ 1,00,000 = ₹ 80,000 + 20,000

(b) Assets = Capital + Liabilities
₹ 2,00,000 = ₹ + ? 40,000

(c) Assets = Capital + Creditors
? = ₹ 1,60,000 + ₹ 80,000
Answer:
(a) Assets = Capital + Liabilities
₹ 1,00,000 = ₹ 80,000 + 20,000

(b) Assets = Capital + Liabilities
₹ 2,00,000 = ₹ 1,60,000 + ₹ 40,000

(c) Assets = Capital + Creditors
₹ 2,40,000 = ₹ 1,60,000 + ₹ 80,000

Question 2.
For the following transactions, show the effect on:

(a) Raj started business with cash – ₹ 40,000
(b) Opened bank account with a deposit of – ₹ 30,000
(c) Bought goods from Hari on credit for – ₹ 12,000
(d) Raj withdrew cash for personal use – ₹ 1,000
(e) Bought furniture by using debit card for – ₹ 10,000
(f) Sold goods to Murugan and cash received – ₹ 6,000
(g) Money withdrawn from bank for office use – ₹ 1,000

Answer:

Question 3.
Prepare accounting equation for the following transactions. (5 Marks):

(a) Murugan commenced business with cash ₹ 80,000
(b) Purchased goods for cash ₹ 30,000
(c) Paid salaries by cash ₹ 5,000
(d) Bought goods from Kumar for ₹ 5,000 and deposited the money in CDM.
(e) Introduced additional capital of ₹ 10,000

Answer:

Question 4.
What will be the effect of the following on the accounting equation? (5 Marks)

(a) Sunil started business with ₹ 1,40,000 cash and goods worth ₹ 60,000
(b) Purchased furniture worth ₹ 20,000 by cash
(c) Depreciation on furniture ₹ 800
(d) Deposited into bank ₹ 40,000
(e) Paid electricity charges through net banking ₹ 500
(f) Sold goods to Ravi costing ₹ 10,000 for ₹ 15,000
(g) Goods returned by Ravi ₹ 5,000 (costing ₹ 4,000)

Answer:

Question 5.
Create an accounting equation on the basis of the following transactions: (5 Marks)

1. Rakesh started business with a capital of ₹ 1,50,000
2. Deposited money with the bank ₹ 80,000
3. Purchased goods from Mahesh and paid through credit card ₹ 25,000
4. Sold goods (costing ₹ 10,000) to Mohan for ₹ 14,000 who pays through debit card
5. Commission received by cheque and deposited the same in the bank ₹ 2,000
6. Paid office rent through ECS ₹ 6,000
7. Sold goods to Raman for ₹ 15,000 of which ₹ 5,000 was received at once

Answer:

Question 6.
Create an accounting equation on the basis of the following transactions: (5 Marks)

1. Started business with cash ₹ 80,000 and goods ₹ 75,000
2. Sold goods to Shanmugam on credit for ₹ 50,000
3. Received cash from Shanmugam in full settlement ₹ 49,000
4. Salary outstanding ₹ 3,000
5. Goods costing ₹ 1,000 given as charity
6. Insurance premium paid ₹ 3000
7. Out of insurance premium paid, prepaid is ₹ 500

Answer:

Question 7.
Create accounting equation on the basis of the following transactions:

1. Opening balance on 1^st January, 2018 : cash ₹ 20,000; stock ₹ 50,000 and bank ₹ 80,000
2. Bought goods from Suresh ₹ 10,000 on credit
3. Bank charges ₹ 500
4. Paid Suresh ₹ 9,700 through credit card in full settlement.
5. Goods purchased on credit from Philip for ₹ 15,000
6. Goods returned to Philip amounting to ₹ 4,000

Answer:

Question 8.
Enter the following transactions in the journal of Manohar who is dealing in textiles:

Answer:
In the books of Manohar
Journal Entries

Question 9.
Pass journal entries in the books of Sasi Kumar who is dealing in automobiles.

Answer:
In the books of Sasi Kumar
Journal Entries

Question 10.
Pass Journal entries in the books of Hari who is a dealer in sports items

Answer:
In the Books of Hari
Journal Entries

Question 11.
Karthick opened a provisions store on 1st April, 2017. Journalise the following transactions in his books:

Answer:
In the Books of Karthick
Journal Entries

Question 12.
Journalise the following transactions in the books of Ramesh who is dealing in computers:
2018, March:

1 –  Ramesh started business with cash ₹ 3,00,000, Goods ₹ 80,000 and Furniture ₹ 27,000.
2 – Money deposited into bank ₹ 2,00,000
3 – Bought furniture from M/s Jayalakshmi Furniture for ₹ 28,000 on credit.
4 – Purchased goods from Asohan for ₹ 5,000 by paying through debit card.
5 – Purchased goods from Guna and paid through net banking for cash ₹ 10,000
6 – Purchased goods from Kannan and paid through credit card ₹ 20,000
7 – Purchased goods from Shyam on credit for ₹ 50,000
8 – Bill drawn by Shyam was accepted for ₹ 50,000
9 – Paid half the amount owed to M/s Jayalakshmi Furniture by cheque
10 – Shyam’s bill was paid

Answer:
In the Books of Ramesh
Journal Entries

Question 13.
Journalise the following transactions in the books of Sundar who is a book seller.

Answer:
In the Books of Mr.Sundar
Journal Entries

Question 14.
Raja has a hotel. The following transactions took place in his business. Journalise them.

Answer:
In the Books of Raja
Journal Entries

Question 15.
From the following transactions of Shyam, a stationery dealer, pass joumal entries for the month of August 2017.
August 2017 :

1 – Commenced business with cash ₹ 4,00,000, Goods ₹ 5,00,000
2 – Sold goods to A and money received through RTGS ₹ 2,50,000
3 – Goods sold to Z on credit for ₹ 20,000
5 –  Bill drawn on Z and accepted by him ₹ 20,000
8 – Bill received from Z is discounted with the bank for ₹ 19,000
10 – Goods sold to M on credit ₹ 12,000
12 – Goods distributed as free samples for ₹ 2,000
16 – Goods taken for office use ₹ 5,000
17 – M became insolvent and only 0.80 paise per rupee is received in final settlement
20 – Bill of Z discounted with the bank is dishonoured

Answer:
In the Books of Shyam
Journal Entries

Question 16.
Mary is a cement dealer having business for more than 5 years. Pass journal entries in her books for the period of March, 2018.

Answer:
In the Books of Mary
Journal Entries

Textbook Case Study

Pearlita is a trader. She buys and sells electronic goods. She maintains double entry book – keeping. She purchases and sells goods both on cash and credit bases. If the purchased goods are not in good condition, she sends them back to her supplier. At the same time, she also accepts if her customers return the goods sold to them, when the goods are not in good condition. She maintains a bank account for her business. She receives and pays money through bank transactions.

Question 1.
Why does she maintain double entry book keeping?
Answer:
In this system the two aspects of each transaction are recorded in the books of account. This helps in checking the accuracy in accounting.

Question 2.
Do all the business units engage in credit transaction?
Answer:
No, she purchases and sells goods both on cash and credit basis.

Question 3.
Can you think of some business units that have only cash transactions?
Answer:
Yes, she has to spend money for expenses and capital also. Nominal accounts also maintained.

Question 4.
Is it necessary for Pearlita to maintain a separate bank account for business?
Answer:
Yes, she should maintain a bank account for her business.

Question 5.
What will happen if she uses her personal bank account for her business transactions?
Answer:
Because she maintains double entry book keeping, here the owner and the business are separated.

Question 6.
Identify the business documents involved in this case study.
Answer:
Debit note, credit note, Pay – in – slip, cash receipts, Invoice, cheques and vouchers.

Question 7.
Can you think of some assets and liabilities for Pearlita’s business?
Answer:
Balance sheet of Pearlita

Samacheer Kalvi 11th Accountancy Books of Prime Entry Additional Questions and Answers

I. Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct answer

Question 1.
A debit note is also called as …………….
(a) Credit note
(b) Debit memo
(c) Vouchers
(d) Cash memo
Answer:
(b) Debit memo

Question 2.
A credit note is also called as ……………..
(a) Credit memo
(b) Debit note
(c) Vouchers
(d) Cash memo
Answer:
(a) Credit memo

Question 3.
When cash or cheque is deposited in bank, a form is to be filled by a customer is called as …………….
(a) Pay – in – slip
(b) Voucher
(c) Cash memo
(d) Invoice
Answer:
(a) Pay – in – slip

Question 4.
Owner’s equity is otherwise called as …………….
(a) Capital
(b) Creditors
(c) Debitors
(d) Assets
Answer:
(a) Capital

Question 5.
Outsider’s equity is otherwise called as …………….
(a) Capital
(b) liabilities
(c) debtors
(d) Assets
Answer:
(b) liabilities

Question 6.
The accounts relating to expenses, losses, revenues and gains are called …………….
(a) Nominal accounts
(b) Real accounts
(c) Personal accounts
(d) Tangible Real accounts
Answer:
(a) Nominal accounts

Question 7.
Goodwill is an example of accounts …………….
(a) Real
(b) Nominal
(c) Tangible real
(d) Intangible real
Answer:
(d) Intangible real

Question 8.
Outstanding salaries account is an example for accounts …………….
(a) Personal account
(b) Real account
(c) Nominal account
(d) Representative Personal account
Answer:
(d) Representative Personal account

Question 9.
Journal means …………….
(a) daily
(b) monthly
(c) yearly
(d) weekly
Answer:
(a) daily

Question 10.
Record of business transactions in the journal is known as ……………..
(a) Journal entry
(b) Ledger
(c) Book – keeping
(d) Accounting
Answer:
(a) Journal entry

II. Very Short Answer Questions

Question 1.
What is invoice?
Answer:
Invoice is used for credit purchases and credit of sales. The date, amount and details of credit purchases and credit sales are given in the invoices. Invoice is generally prepared by the seller in three copies.

Question 2.
What is Pay – in – slip?
Answer:
When cash or cheques is deposited in bank, a form is to be filled by a customer and submitted to the banker along with cash or cheque. This is called as Pay – in – slip or deposit slip.

Question 3.
What is cheque?
Answer:
Cheque is a negotiable instrument. Cheque book is issued by a bank to its customers for withdrawing money for own use or for making payment to others.

Question 4.
What is narration?
Answer:
A short description of each transaction which is written under each entry is called narration.

Question 5.
What is compound entry?
Answer:
Compound entry is an entry in which more than two accounts are involved. Either more than one account is debited or more than one account is credited or both.

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Warm Up

11th English Once Upon A Time Poem Paragraph Question (a)
Guess what friendly words these two gentlemen exchange when shaking hands.

Answer:
James: Hi John, great to see you. How are you? John: Hi James I’m fine. It is nice to see you.

Once Upon A Time Poem Questions And Answers Pdf Question (b)
The children in the picture are watching an exciting sporting event, where their school team is winning. Suggest suitable utterances reflecting their feelings:
Answer:

First child : Sixer…
Second child : Ramesh, the invincible.
Third child : My School Team is great!
Fourth child : Hurrah!
Fifth child : Fantastic six!
Sixth child : Wow, what a lovely shot!

Once Upon A Time Poem Figure Of Speech Question (c)
Given a chance, any adult would wish to become a child again for many reasons. Fill the boxes with some of what you imagine could be the reasons.

e.g. I need not worry about project deadlines.
I can wear my pajamas the whole day.
I can sleep as long as I like.

Answer:

Reasons for wishing to become a child again.

e.g. I need not worry about project deadlines.	As man advances in years he ceases to be innocent.	Man doesn’t show his real feelings.	He reveals only that part of his personality which is worthy of acceptance.
I can wear my pajamas the whole day.	As everyone involves in “make believe” relationship, even good people are forced to wear mask, for the sake of keeping links alive.	Face is no more the index of the mind. It is inscrutable.	Even a loud laughter could conceal a plot to topple.
I can sleep as long as I like.	People keep on changing their face mask like dresses.	We don’t know who are our real friends.	If we are frank, we gain real enemies and false friends.

Samacheer Kalvi 11th English Once Upon A Time Textual Questions

1 Based on your understanding of the poem answer the following questions in one or two sentences each:

Once upon a time, son
They used to laugh with their hearts
And laugh with their eyes:
But now they only laugh with their teeth
While their ice-block-cold eyes
Search behind my shadow.

There was a time indeed
They used to shake hands with their hearts
But that’s gone, son
Now they shake hands without hearts
While their left hands search
My empty pockets.

“Feel at home!”, “Come again”
They say, and when I come
Again and feel
At home, once, twice
There will be no thrice For then I find doors shut on me.
So I have learnt many things, son

I have learned to wear many faces
Like dresses – home face
Office face, street face, host face
Cocktail face, with all their conforming smiles
Like a fixed portrait smile.
And I have learned too

To laugh with only my teeth
And shake hands without my heart
I have also learned to say “Goodbye”
When I mean “Good-riddance”
To say “Glad to meet you”
Without being glad; and to say “It’s been

Nice talking to you”, after being bored.
But believe me, son
I want to be what I used to be
When I was like you. I want
To unlearn all these muting things
Most of all, I want to relearn

How to laugh, for my laugh in the mirror
Shows only my teeth like a snake’s bare fangs!
So show me, son
How to laugh; show me how
I used to laugh and smile
Once upon a time when I was like you.

Figure Of Speech In Once Upon A Time Question (i)
What do you associate with the title of the poem?
Answer:
The title of the poem is associated with fables of the past when good prevailed not only in the society but in the hearts of people.

11th Once Upon A Time Poem Paragraph Question (ii)
What is the relationship between the narrator and the listener?
Answer:
The narrator is the father. The son is the listener.

Once Upon A Time Figure Of Speech Question (iii)
What happens to the poet when he visits someone for the third time?
Answer:
The third time the poet visits someone, the door is shut on his face.

Once Upon A Time 11th Poem Question (iv)
Pick out the expressions that indicate conflicting ideas.
Answer:
Conflicting ideas are expressed in the following phrases found in the poem: laugh with their teeth; shake hands without hearts; like a fixed portrait smile; “Glad to meet you” without really being glad and “It’s been Nice talking to you”.

11th English Memory Poem Question (v)
How does the poet compare his face with dresses?
Answer:
One keeps changing the dresses everyday according to fashion and season; Likewise, the author keeps changing his faces. He has a different face for office, home, friends, party and street.

Once Upon A Time Questions And Answers Question (vi)
What does the poet mean when he says ‘good bye’?
Answer:
When the poet says ‘good bye’ he really means “good riddance”.

11th English Poem Once Upon A Time Question (vii)
What pleasantries does the poet use to fake cordiality?
Answer:
The poet says “glad to meet you” when the poet means the visit is disturbing him. When one’s talk is boring, The poet says, “It’s nice talking to you”. He says “Goodbye” when he actually wants to say “good riddance”. The poet says the above to fake cordiality.

11th English Poem Appreciation Pdf Question (viii)
What does he desire to unlearn and relearn?
Answer:
The poet desires to unlearn the hypocrisies or unreal things he has learnt to keep up appearances. He wants to relearn how to laugh and smile as he had done early during his own childhood days.

Once Upon A Time Questions And Answers Pdf Question (ix)
How is the poet’s laugh reflected in the mirror?
Answer:
The poet’s laugh in the mirror shows only his teeth, not his heart or human warmth. The teeth appear like a snake’s fangs. The false laughter could conceal enough poison to kill a person.

Once Upon A Time Poem Paragraph Question (x)
What does the poet long for?
Answer:
The poet longs for the innocence of childhood days when he laughed with his heart.

Once Upon A Time Poem Appreciation Questions Question (xi)
Mention the qualities the child in the poem symbolizes.
Answer:
A child is guileless. He /she is innocent. He multiplies his joy and halves his sorrow by sharing them with friends. A child does not have lasting anger and is quick to forgive and forget wrongs done to him. His friendship is genuine and laughter natural and spontaneous.

(2) Fill in the blanks choosing the words from the box given and complete the summary of the poem:

The poet Okara in this narrative monologue painfully condemns the (a) _______ displayed. by adults, both in their words and actions. Here, a father laments to his son about the negative changes that creep into the attitude and behaviour of humans, when they grow into (b) _______ He says that people used to be (c) _______ when they laugh arid the honesty would be reflected in their eyes. But, people of modem times laugh (d) _______ Their handshakes used to be warm and happy conveying a sense of togetherness, but now a days the handshakes have become a mere (e) _______ He warns his son that people are not trust worthy and have become so selfish that they are concerned only about their own (J) _______ benefits. People utter words of welcome and exchange (g) _______ but those words come only from the tip of their tongues and not from the depth of their hearts. Humans have learnt the art of changing their (h) _______ expressions according to situations merely to ensure social acceptance. They wear (i) _______ and exhibit multiple faces. The narrator admits that he has also changed into a hypocrite. However, he tells his son that though he (j) _______ his expressions, he does all these against his will. He says he wants to become a (k) _______ again and laugh genuinely. He wants to (k) _______ the unreal things and (m) _______ how to laugh as he had done once upon a time. When he laughs before the (n) _______ , he sees no expression. His teeth are bare like that of the (o) _______ of a snake. So, he asks his son to show him how to laugh the way he used to laugh, when he was a kid like him.

relearn	adults	facial
personal	fangs	child
fakes	superficially	duplicity
genuine	unlearn	falsity
masks	mirror	pleasantries

Answer:

(a) falsity
(b) adults
(c) genuine
(d) superficially
(e) duplicity
(f) personal
(g) pleasantries
(h) facial
(i) masks
(j) fakes
(k) child
(l) unlearn
(m) relearn
(n) mirror
(o) fangs

(3) A. Interpret each of the following expressions used in the poem, in one or two lines.

11th English Poem Question Answer Question (i)
laugh with their eyes
Answer:
Eyes are the gateways of souls. The love for fellow humans was explicit in the eyes when people laughed with their eyes.

Once Upon A Time Class 11 Question (ii)
shake hands without hearts
Answer:
In modem times, a handshake is just a sign of cordiality. There is no human warmth. So, the poet says people laugh without heart.

11th Poem Once Upon A Time Question (iii)
like a fixed portrait smile
Answer:
People have a fixed ready made smile for all occasions. Their smiles are enigmatic and inscrutable. One can’t say whether smile is meant to exhibit warmth or love.

11th English Poem Question (iv)
hands search my empty pockets
Answer:
Human contacts are not focused on building or creating a bond of love. When courtesies are being exchanged one weighs the other’s social status and financial position. It is like a business ritual.

Question (v)
to unlearn all these muting things
Answer:
The hypocrisies of people who feign to have love and respect for fellow humans need to be dispensed with. The poet realizes that he must unlearn all superficial and unnatural behaviours like portrait smiles and heartless handshakes.

B. Read the lines given below and answer the questions that follow:

Question (i)
‘But now they only laugh with their teeth,
While their ice-block-cold eyes… ’

Question (a)
Who are ‘they’?
Answer:
‘They’ refer to modem people.

Question (b)
Explain: ice-block-cold eyes
Answer:
Ice-block cold eyes’ means eyes lacking a feeling of warmth or endearing feelings like love, sympathy and empathy.

Question (c)
Identify the figure of speech used here.
Answer:
‘Ice block cold eyes’ has been used as a metaphor. It implies that the man who laughs with his ice cold block eyes has no real emotions. He looks through people.

(d) ‘Most of all, I want to relearn.
How to laugh, for my laugh in the mirror
Shows only my teeth like a snake’s bare fangs! ’

Question (a)
Why does the poet want to relearn how to laugh?
Answer:
The poet has forgotten to laugh naturally. He wants to relearn to laugh because his laugh in front of the mirror shows his teeth like a snake’s bare fangs.

Question (b)
Whom does the poet want to relearn from?
Answer:
The poet wants to relearn from his little son.

Question (c)
Mention the figure of speech used here.
Answer:
Simile is the figure of speech employed here in the last line.

C. Explain the following lines with reference to the context:

Question (i)
Once upon a time, son
They used to laugh with their eyes:
Answer:
Reference : These lines are from the poem, “Once upon a time” written by Gabriel Okara.
Context : The poet says these words to his son while discussing his own happy,childhood days.
Explanation : The poet compares the behaviour of people in the past and those in modem times. He tells his son that people in the past used to laugh with their eyes. There was an expression of genuine warmth among f people when they laughed.

Question (ii)
There will be no thrice.
Answer:
Reference : This line is from the poem, “Once upon a time” written by Gabriel – Okara.
Context : People would say “feel at home” “come again” to keep appearances.’ This would cease if one visits a third time.
Explanation : The semblance of cordiality will disappear if one visits for the third; time to meet the people who used the aforesaid kind words. In fact, they would shut the door on his face. One should not believe those words and visit their houses frequently. I have learned to wear my faces
Like dresses of changing their facial expressions according to the situations merely to ensure social acceptance. The poet also has started wearing faces like dresses, changing them according to fashion and season and almost daily. He regrets his hypocrisy but is helpless.

Question (iii)
I have learned to wear my faces
Like dresses…
Reference : These lines are from the poem “Once Upon a Time” written by Gabriel Okara.
Context : The poet says these words while admitting how he himself started putting on appearances to conform to the changed attitude of people
in modem times.
Explanation : The poet registers his displeasure over the negative changes that have influenced the behaviour of adults. The adults have mastered the art

Question (iv)
I want to be what I used to be
Reference : This line is from the poem “Once upon a time” written by Gabriel Okara.
Context : The poet says these words while contrasting the present hypocrisy with his past genuine relationships.
Explanation : During childhood the poet, like any child, laughed with human warmth. He used to express his love through his eyes. Now, he is changing his faces like dresses to suit the occasions and to ensure social acceptance. So, he wants to be what he used to be in the childhood.

Additional Appreciation Questions

(i) ‘I have learnt to wear many faces like dresses’

Question (a)
Who does ‘I’ refer to?
Answer:
‘I’refers to the poet Gabriel Okara.

Question (b)
Why did the poet wear many faces?
Answer:
The poet wore many faces to suit the situation and to be accepted by fellow humans in the society.

Question (c)
What is the figure of speech employed here.
Answer:
Simile – faces like dresses.

(ii) ‘Cocktail face, with all their conforming smiles Like a fixed portrait’

Question (a)
Why does the poet use the term “Cocktail” for the face?
Answer:
The face does not show a single emotion. It is no more the index of the mind. It is the combination of various emotions. So, the poet uses the term “cocktail face”.

Question (b)
What is the figure of speech employed in the first line?
Answer:
Metaphor is the figure of speech employed in the first line.

Question (c)
Identify the figure of speech employed in the second line.
Answer:
Simile is the figure of speech employed in the second line.

(4) Answer the following questions in about 100 – 150 words each:

Question (i)
Explain the things the poet has learnt when he grew into an adult.
Answer:
The African poet observes a marked change in the altitude of Africans. Those who were once so genuine, warm and sincere, have now suddenly turned cold and hostile towards him. He realizes that the early values in African society like sincerity, good-naturedness, simplicity, whole-heartedness, hospitality, friendliness, originality and uniqueness have now drastically changed. The earlier warmth and heartfulness has gone. He finds himself behaving the same way as those around him. He has learnt to wear different faces for different occasions. He wears faces like dresses. He says not what his heart tells hftn. His smiles are also fake. He smiles only to be socially accepted. He has learnt to say “Good bye”. After being bored, he brings a fake smile and says “It’s been nice talking to you” when he meant “good-riddance”.

Question (ii)
This poem is nothing but a criticism of modern life. Justify this statement.
Answer:
The poet’s understanding of adult society is extremely negative. The poet distinctly.portrays how people in modem times have become hypocrites and fake emotions to be socially accepted. The phrases of hospitality they use “feel at home” and “come again” are . fake that a third visit would be disallowed by the hosts. In modem times, people don’t value real emotions instead they value positions and possessions. Even while shaking r hands, they try to assess the material worth of a person. People don’t laugh with heart, Their ice-cold block eyes search the person they talk to. Most of them have acquired the skill of wearing a standard, deceitful, artificial smile on all occasions, i.e., “portrait smile”. Thus the poem is nothing but a criticism of modem life.

Question (iii)
‘Face is the index of the mind.’ Does this adage concur with the views of the poet?
Answer:
Unlike the people of the past, people in modem times “laugh only with their teeth” while their ice-block cold eyes search for something. Now, people shake hands without hearts. There is no human warmth in social relations. While they shake hands, they look for. evidences to judge the financial status of a person. People say ‘feel at home’ and ‘come again’.

But if a person visits a third time he is not welcomed. They all have cocktail faces ready for all occasions. Their conforming smiles are like fixed portrait smile. They wear standard, deceitful, artificial smile for all occasions. They have faces like masks. The poet has learnt from them how to use faces like dresses, home face, office face, street face, host face etc. Their faces, like the teeth of the elephant, show only what is accepted. The ugly side of their personality is cleverly hidden behind their deceitful smiles and polite words. So, the poet’s views do not concur with the adage “Face is the index of the mind”.

Additional Questions

Question (i)
Discuss the central theme and tone of the poem “Once upon a time”.
Answer:
The poem has mixed feelings of childhood, regret, and innocence. The child (son) in the poem is a symbol of innocence, purity, enthusiasm, happiness and genuineness which are lacking in modem society. The child also represents a group of people not affected by western culture and abides by their own culture. Innocence is a fading aspect in man’s society. People always appear deceitful and cunning. The child acts without any malice. The poet finds himself behaving the same way others behave. He is also wearing faces like dresses. He has lost his true cultural identity. He does possess a different portrait smile, the fixed look for different occasions, the unnatural smile plastered across his face. The poet is struck by a sense of selfloathing and regret turns to his son to help him unlearn all unreal things and help him regain his child-hood innocence.

listening Activity

(5) First read the questions given below. Next, listen to an excerpt from a poem read out by your teacher or played in a recorder. Note how a child admires and praises the abilities of his/her father. Then tick the right answers from the options given.

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Father:
(by Edgar Albert Guest)

My father knows the proper way
The nation should be run;
He tells us children every day
Just what should now be done.
He knows the way to fix the trusts,
He has a simple plan;
But if the furnace needs repairs,
We have to hire a man.
My father, in a day or two
Could land big thieves in jail;
There’s nothing that he cannot do,
He knows no word like “fail.”
‘Our confidence” he would restore

Of that there is no doubt;
But if there is a chair to mend,
We have to send it out.
In conversation father can
Do many wondrous things;
He’s built upon a wiser plan
Than presidents or kings.
He knows the ins and outs of each
And every deep transaction;
We look to him for theories,
But look to ma for action

Question (i)
When the needs to be repaired, they have to hire a man.
(a) heater
(b) furnace
(c) stove
(d) oven
Answer:
(b) furnace

Question (ii)
Father knows no word like
(a) fail
(b) frail
(c) jail
(d) snail
Answer:
(a) fail

Question (iii)
It is certain that the father would restore the of the family members.
(a) glory
(b) prosperity
(c) confidence
(d) happiness
Answer:
(c) confidence

Question (iv)
The father will not be able to mend a broken
(a) table
(b) bench
(c) chair
(d) stool
Answer:
(c) chair

Question (v)
The children expect their to guide them in action.
(a) mother
(b) father
(c) teacher
(d) guardian
Answer:
(a) mother

Once Upon A Time About the Poet

Gabriel Okara (1921) is a Nigerian poet and novelist. His poems have been translated into many languages. Before establishing him self as an accomplished writer in 1960 he had written poems for Black Orpheus. He was conferred the best award for Literature at the Nigerian Festival of Arts in 1953. He was also honoured with the Commonwealth Poetry. Award. Okara’s speciality is that his poems emerge from everyday reality, merge with moments of delight and move back to reality making a complete circle. His prose and poetry were infused with African thought, folklore and imagery. Okara’s poems show great sensitivity, perceptive judgements and a tremendous energy. This poem “Once Upon a Time” reminds one of William Wordsworth’s “Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollection of Early Childhood”. Okara illustrates the changes a father has seen in him throughout his life which have been influenced by the way the society has changed.

Once Upon A Time Summary

Poet Okara condemns false appearances projected by people to safeguard their own interests. He bemoans the loss of genuine laughter and deep relationship between friends when he was a kid. He is saddened by the inconsistent nature of people and how successfully they take emotions to suit their convenience and personal ends. They show false warmth during daily exchanges of courtesy and wear masks to prevent discovery of their real feelings. The poet admits that he had also become a hypocrite like the rest and his reflection in the mirror does not reflect warmth of human love but the fangs of a snake deadly enough to kill fellow humans. So, he requests his son to teach the forgotten art of spontaneous and genuine laughter similar to his boyhood days.

Once Upon A Time Glossary

Textual:
cocktail face – face showing mixed emotions conforming smiles like a fixed portrait smile – wearing a standard deceitful artificial smile on all occasions
fangs – teeth of a venomous snake, used to inject poison
good-riddance – expression of relief at being free of an unwanted person
ice-block-cold eyes – eyes lacking a feeling of warmth or endearing expression
laugh with their teeth – to fake a laugh, laugh without associated emotions
search behind my shadow – people are hypocritical and they don’t mean what they say
while their left hands search my empty pockets – evaluating the narrator’s worth and power or calculating how he could be exploited

Additional:
deceitful – cunning
emotion – strong feelings
fake – untrue
falsehood – lie
genuine – real
hypocritical – insincere
hypocrite – dishonest person
inconsistent – changing
safeguard – protect
semblance – appearance

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