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The Hack Driver Extra Questions and Answers Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet

Extract Based Questions [3 Marks each]

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Question 1.
I was sent, not to prepare legal briefs, but to serve summons, like a cheap detective.
(a) At what post was T working?
(b) Why was he not given legal briefs to prepare?
(c) Find a word meaning ‘court order’ from the given extract.
(d) What is the present tense of ‘sent’?*
Answer:
(a) T was working as a junior assistant clerk.
(b) Probably because he was inexperienced, he was not given legal briefs to prepare.
(c) ‘Summons’ from the extract means ‘court order’.
(d) ‘Send’ is its present tense.

Question 2.
He was so open and friendly that I glowed with the warmth of his affection. I knew, of course, that he wanted the business, but his kindness was real.
(a) Who is ‘he’ in these lines?
(b) Give an instance of his kindness.
(c) Find a word from the extract which means ‘a gentle feeling of fordness’.
(d) What is the opposite of kindness?
Answer:
(a) ‘He’ in these lines is Bill Magnuson, the hack driver.
(b) He offered to take the narrator through the village and find Lutkins.
(c) ‘Affection’ from the extract means ‘a gentle feeling of fondness’.
(d) Cruelty’ is the opposite of ‘kindness’.

Question 3.
So we pursued him, just behind him, but never catching him, for an hour till it was past one o’ clock,
(a) Who was pursuing whom?
(b) Why were they pursuing him?
(c) Which word in the extract is a synonym of ‘followed’?
(d) What is the opposite of ‘behind’?
Answer:
(a) The narrator and Bill were pursuing Lutkins.
(b) They were pursuing him because the lawyer had to serve him a summons.
(c) ‘pursued’ in the extract, is the synonym of‘followed’.
(d) ‘ahead’ is its opposite.

Question 4.
What really hurt me was that when I served the summons, Lutkins and his mother laughed at me as though I were a bright boy of seven.
(a) What hurt the narrator?
(b) Why did the two laugh?
(c) Which word in the extract is a synonym of ‘delivered1?
(d) What is the opposite of ‘bright’?
Answer:
(a) The laughter of Lutkins and his mother hurt the narrator.
(b) The two laughed because they had been successful in fooling him.
(c) ‘served’ from the extract is the synonym of ‘delivered’.
(d) Its opposite is ‘dull’.

Question 5.
I had to go to dirty and shadowy comers of the city to seek out my victims. Some of the larger and more self-confident ones even beat me up. [CBSE 2013]
(a) Who is ‘I’?
(b) What was the nature of Ts job?
(c) Find a word from the extract which means find’.
(d) What is the opposite of ‘dirty’?
Answer:
(a) ‘I’ is the young lawyer who is the narrator of the story.
(b) The nature of his job was to serve summons on people who were required to present themselves in the court.
(c) ‘Seek out’ from the extract means ‘find’.
(d) Its opposite is ‘dean’.

Question 6.
When I got to New Mullion, my eager expectations of a sweet and simple country village were severely disappointed. Its streets were rivers of mud, with rows of wooden shops, either painted a sour brown, or bare of any paint at all. [CBSE 2015]
(a) Who is T?
(b) Why was T disappointed?
(c) What does the word ‘expectations’ mean?
(d) What is the opposite of ‘disappointed’?
Answer:
(a) ‘I’ is the young lawyer who is the narrator of the story.
(b) T was disappointed because he did not like the muddy streets and unpainted looks of the shops.
(c) It means ‘a brief about how good something will be’.
(d) Its opposite is’‘pleased’.

Short Answer Type Questions [2 Marks each]

Question 1.
Why did the narrator call his work unpleasant?
Answer:
The narrator was sent to serve summons. He had to go to all sorts of dirty and dangerous places. At times, he was also beaten by those very people. That is why he called his work unpleasant.

Question 2.
Describe the hack driver’s appearance in your own words.
Answer:
The hack driver looked to be about forty years in age. His face was red. He wore dirty and worn out clothes but he was cheerful.

Question 3.
Why does the hack driver offer to ask about Oliver Lutkins? [CBSE 2012]
Answer:
The hack driver was none other than Oliver Lutkins himself. He did not wish to take the summons and go as a witness. So, he pretended to be a hack driver. He offered to help the lawyer so that the lawyer could not come to know about him from someone else.

Question 4.
‘But he was no more dishonest than I’. Explain.
Answer:
The narrator meant to say that the hack driver was as dishonest as him because he was getting paid for riding the narrator on his cart on the pretence of helping him.

Question 5.
The narrator was happy though he had not found Lutkins. Why?
Answer:
The narrator had hated city life. This ride through the village made him very happy. He was overjoyed to meet the hack driver. So he was happy though he had not found Lutkins.

Question 6.
What impressed the narrator most about Bill? Mention any two things.
Answer:
The first quality that struck the narrator was that Bill was a cheerful, friendly and helpful man. Secondly, he loved Bill for his simple and philosophical wisdom.

Question 7.
How did the chief react when the narrator returned to his town?
Answer:
The chief was furious at the narrator’s failure to serve summons on Lutkins. He decided to send a man who knew Ltutkins with the narrator the next day to serve summons on Lutkins.

Question 8.
How does the narrator find Lutkins eventually?
Answer:
The narrator’s companion had seen Lutkins. When the narrator pointed opt the hack driver to him, he told him that the hack driver was Lutkins himself. In this way, the narrator found Lutkins eventually.

Question 9.
Why did Lutkins pretend to be Bill Magnuson? [CBSE 2015]
Answer:
Lutkins pretended to be Bill Magnuson as he did not want to accept the summons and be a witness in the case.

Question 10.
What did the hack driver tell the narrator about Lutkins’mother? [CBSE 2014]
Answer:
The hack driver told the narrator that Lutkins’ mother was a real terror. He described her as a large and hefty lady with a fierce temper. He also said that she was quick as a cat.

Question 11.
How did the hack driver befool the lawyer?
Answer:
The hack driver was able to befool him as he had not seen Lutkins before. He took him around the village on the protect of searching for Lutkins.

Long Answer (Volue Based) Type Questions [8 Marks each]

Question 1.
The narrator strikes us as a romantic idealist, Do you agree? Support your answer from the text.
Answer:
The narrator is definitely a romantic idealist. He is fresh out of law school. He wants to have a real case. But, as a part of training, he is sent to serve summons. He finds it difficult to understand. He simply dislikes his job as he has to go to all dirty places. Further, he has a very romantic | view of the country. He believes that villages are all pure and peaceful. There is no ugliness of the city in them. He I also thinks that villagers are very honest and decent people. He has a habit of trusting people blindly. He believes in whatever someone says. In fact, he is very gullible. Later on, he realises that a village can also be ugly. He also experiences that villagers are not always simple and honest.

Question 2.
Describe ‘Bill’ as seen through the eyes of the narrator.
Answer:
The narrator was much impressed with Bill. He first meets him at the station. He finds him to be friendly and cheerful. Bill is very helpful in his eyes as he offers to take him around in search of Lutkins. The narrator admires him when he goes looking for Lutkins on his behalf. Bill is full of a wonderful village charm. The narrator finds Bill to have a unique country wisdom. He admires him as a story teller. He appreciates him a lot when Bill even goes to Lutkins’ mother’s place to find him. For the narrator, Bill is a friendly man who helps others generously. He is so impressed by Bill that he decides to settle down in the village.

Question 3.
‘Appearances are often deceptive’. Comment on the statement in the light of your reading of the story.
Answer:
Things are not always what they seem to be. Appearances are often deceptive. The narrator reaches a village in the search of Oliver Lutkins. He meets a hack driver at the station. The driver warns him about Lutkins. He takes him on a tour of the entire village in search of Lutkins. He tells the narrator about his experiences and about the village and its people. The narrator likes him for his helpful and kind nature.
He even forgets all about Lutkins. But, the next day he finds out that the hack driver was Oliver Lutkins himself. He realises that a simple and kind person was a trickster in reality.

Question 4.
Do you think Lutkins was right in befooling the lawyer and earning money by using unfair means? What precautions should one take to avoid a situation like the one in which the lawyer was placed? [CBSE 2014]
Answer:
Lutkins was not right in befooling the lawyer and earning money by using unfair means. This shows that Lutkins did not care for the law at all. If we are in the lawyer’s place, we should not believe in things as they are seen. We should judge every action taken by the other person carefully before accepting it. Instead of depending on others, we should carry out our enquiries ourselves. The lawyer was befooled because he let Lutkins do the finding and questioning and did not do anything himself. This resulted in his failure to serve the summons on Lutkins.

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• CBSE Revision Notes for Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet

Transformation of sentences means to change the form of a sentence without changing its meaning. A simple sentence can be changed into a complex or a compound sentence and vice versa. Similarly, an interchange of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences can be done; without changing their meaning. Given below are some of the ways to transform a sentence.

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Direction Transform the following sentences into Passive Voice.

Question 1.
We should not encourage indiscipline.
(a) Indiscipline should not encouraged by us.
(b) Indiscipline could not be encouraged by us.
(c) Indiscipline should not be encouraged by us.
(d) It is us who should not encourage indiscipline.
Answer:
(c) Indiscipline should not be encouraged by us.

Question 2.
We will not admit children under ten.
(a) Children under ten are not admitted by us.
(b) Children under ten are not admitted.
(c) Children under ten will are not admitted.
(d) Children under ten will not be admitted by us.
Answer:
(d) Children under ten will not be admitted by us.

Question 3.
We must listen to our teachers.
(a) Our teachers must be listened by us.
(b) Our teachers must be listened to by us.
(c) Teachers must be listened to by us.
(d) Teachers must be listened to.
Answer:
(b) Our teachers must be listened to by us.

Question 4.
Mother looked after the boy.
(a) The boy was looked after by mother.
(b) The boy was looked after by the mother.
(c) The boy is looked after by mother.
(d) The boy is looked after by a mother.
Answer:
(a) The boy was looked after by mother.

Question 5.
He taught me to read Persian.
(a) I was taught to read Persian.
(b) I am being taught to read Persian by him.
(c) I was taught to read Persian by him.
(d) I was taught to read Persian by her.
Answer:
(c) I was taught to read Persian by him.

Direction Transform the following sentences in Active voice.

Question 6.
She was sent an invitation by them.
(a) They sent her invitation.
(b) They sent her an invitation.
(c) They send her an invitation.
(d) They are sending her an invitation.
Answer:
(b) They sent her an invitation.

Question 7.
You will be served lunch on the plane by the cabin crew.
(a) Lunch will be served to you by the cabin crew.
(b) The cabin crew will be serving lunch to you on the plane.
(c) The cabin crew will serve lunch to you on plane.
(d) The cabin crew will serve lunch to you on the plane.
Answer:
(d) The cabin crew will serve lunch to you on the plane.

Question 8.
He was fined ? 1000 by the police for reckless driving.
(a) The police fined him ? 1000 for reckless driving.
(b) Police fined him ? 1000 for reckless driving.
(c) The police fined him? 1000 for driving recklessly,
(d) The police has fined him? 1000 for driving recklessly.
Answer:
(a) The police fined him ? 1000 for reckless driving.

Question 9.
You will be told your results next week by the school.
(a) Your results will be told to you next week by the school.
(b) Your result will be told to you next week by the school.
(c) The school will tell you your result next week.
(d) School will tell you your result next week.
Answer:
(c) The school will tell you your result next week.

Question 10.
Rashi was scolded by the teacher for not completing her assignment.
(a) A teacher scolded Rashi for not completing her assignment.
(b) The teacher scolded Rashi for not completing the assignment.
(c) The teacher scolded Rashi for not completing the assignment.
(d) A teacher will scolded Rashi for her incomplete assignment.
Answer:
(b) The teacher scolded Rashi for not completing the assignment.

Direction Transform the following into Interrogative sentences.

Question 11.
He has been living in Meerut since 2.006.
(a) Has he been living in Meerut for 2.006.?
(b) Has he been living in Meerut since 2.008.?
(c) Has he lived in Meerut since 2.006.?
(d) Has he been living in Meerut since 2.006.?
Answer:
(d) Has he been living in Meerut since 2.006.?

Question 12.
Everyone knows Tendulkar.
(a) Who is not knowing Tendulkar?
(b) Who did not know Tendulkar?
(c) Who does not know Tendulkar?
(d) Who had not known Tendulkar?
Answer:
(c) Who does not know Tendulkar?

Direction Correct the following into Complex sentence.

Question 13.
With your permission I will go away.
(a) If you permit me, I will go.
(b) If you permits me, I will go away,
(c) I will go away after you away me.
(d) If you permit me, I will go away.
Answer:
(d) If you permit me, I will go away.

Question 14.
The guilt of your brother is now clear.
(a) That your brother is guilty is now clear.
(b) That your brother is guilty is clear.
(c) It is now clear as you brother is guilty.
(d) It is now clear that your brother is guilty?
Answer:
(a) That your brother is guilty is now clear.

Direction Correct the sentence into a Simple sentence.

Question 15.
If you work hard, you will succeed.
(a) By working hard you will succeed.
(b) You will succeed if you work hard.
(c) You will succeed if you keep working hard.
(d) You may succeed if you work hard.
Answer:
(b) You will succeed if you work hard.

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Unseen Passage for Class 6 CBSE With Answers PDF

Fundamentals:
Comprehension of an unseen passage means a complete and thorough understanding of the passage.

The main object of comprehension is to test one’s ability to grasp the meaning of a given passage properly and also one’s ability to answer, in one’s own words, the questions based on the passage.

A variety of questions like short answer type questions, completion of incomplete sentences, filling the blanks with appropriate words and exercises based on vocabulary are set forth for the purpose.

Before attempting to answer the questions on a passage, it is necessary to read the passage again and again so that a general idea of the subject of the passage becomes clear. Once the passage is clear, it is easy to answer the question of the passage.

Unseen Passage for Class 6 With Questions And Answers PDF

One should also keep the following points in mind before answering questions from a passage:
1. Read the passage quickly to gain a general idea of the subject matter.
2. Read the passage again and underline the important points.
B. Read the questions and try to know what has been asked.
4. Read the passage again and underline the portions where the probable answers may be available.
5. Use, as far as possible, your own words to answer the questions in a precise and brief way.
6. Always use complete sentences while answering questions.
7. If you are asked to give the meaning of some words or phrases, try to express your idea, in your own words, as clearly as possible.
8. Don’t write your own opinions or comments about anything unless you are asked to do so.

Unseen Passage/Reading Comprehension for Class 6 With Answers PDF

Papaya is a healthy fruit with a list of properties that is long and exhaustive. You can munch on it as a salad, have it cooked or boiled or just drink it up as milkshake or juices. Papaya has many virtues that can contribute to our good health. The most important of these virtues is the protein-digesting enzyme it has. The enzyme is similar to pepsin in its digestive action and is said to be so powerful that it can digest 200 times its own weight in protein. It assists the body in assimilating the maximum nutritional value from food to provide energy and bodybuilding materials.

Papain in raw papaya makes up for the deficiency of gastric juice and fights excess of unhealthy mucus in the stomach and intestinal irritation. The ripe fruit, if eaten regularly corrects habitual constipation, bleeding piles and chronic diarrhea. The juice of the papaya seeds also assists in the above-mentioned ailments. Papaya juice, used as a cosmetic, removes freckles or brown spots due to exposure to sunlight arid makes the skin smooth and delicate. A paste of papaya seeds is applied in skin diseases like those caused by ringworm.

The black seeds of the papaya are highly beneficial in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcoholism, malnutrition, etc. A tablespoonful of its juice, combined with a hint of fresh lime juice, should be consumed once or twice daily for a month. The fresh juice of raw papaya mixed with honey can be applied over inflamed tonsils, for diphtheria and other throat disorders. It dissolves the membrane and prevents infection from spreading.

Question 1.
The powerful protein-digesting enzyme in papaya materials to the body by:
(a) improving blood circulation
(b) It assists the body in assimilating the maximum nutritional from food
(c) increasing the resistance power of the body
(d) slowing down the process of digestion
Answer:
(b) It assists the body in assimilating the maximum nutritional from food

Question 2.
Excess of unhealthy mucus in the fought:
(a) if ripe papaya is eaten regularly
(b) if juice of papaya seeds is taken regularly
(c) by papain found in raw papaya which makes up for the deficiency of gastric juice
(d) by correcting habitual constipation
Answer:
(c) by papain found in raw papaya which makes up for the deficiency of gastric juice

Question 3.
The cosmetic value of papaya is that:
(a) it treats skin diseases
(b) it makes the skin smooth and delicate
(c) it treats cirrhosis of the liver
(d) it is helpful in treating chronic Diarrhea
Answer:
(b) it makes the skin smooth and delicate

Question 4.
Inflamed tonsils can be cured by:
(a) Consuming a tablespoonful of papaya juice with a hint of fresh lime juice daily for a month
(b) by applying a paste of papaya seeds on the tonsils
(c) chewing black seeds of papaya
(d) applying fresh juice of raw mixed with honey on the tonsils
Answer:
(d) applying fresh juice of raw mixed with honey on the tonsils

Question 5.
The word in the passage meaning the same as soft is:
(a) chronic
(b) smooth
(c) delicate
(d) cosmetic
Answer:
(c) delicate

Unseen Passage for Class 6 Worksheets CBSE

Unseen Passage Class 6 CBSE – 1
Read the passage carefully.

King Alphanso got down from his horse. He went to help the mule-driver. Both of them pulled and pushed until they succeeded in getting the mule on the firm ground. By this time they were covered with mud. A number of people had gather around them by that time and they stood by watching. Then someone recognised the King. People began to whisper to each other that it was the King himself who had helped the mule-driver. When the mule-driver heard this, he was very frightened. He turned i to him and begged for his forgiveness. Alphanso told that he had done his duty as a man. He may be a king but as a man he should help those who are in need. The King thus put to shame all those passers-by who would not help.

Answer the following questions.

1. How did King Alphanso help the mule-driver?
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2. Why was the mule-driver frightened? What did he ask from the King?
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3. What response did the King give to the people? How did he put the passers-by to shame?
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4. Give the meaning of the phrases: ‘on the firm ground’ and ‘put to shame’
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Unseen Passage Class 6 CBSE – 2
Read the passage carefully.

William Wordsworth, the famous British poet, was one of the most important poets of the Romantic Movement in English Literature.

He was born on 17 April 1770, in the scenic region of north-west England called the Lake District. The beautiful landscapes of the region had an enduring influence on Wordsworth’s imagination, creating in him, a love for nature. This can be seen in most of his poems. Wordsworth lost his mother when he was eight and at the age of thirteen, his father. Of his four siblings, Wordsworth was most attached to his younger sister, Dorothy. Several of his poems are addressed to his beloved sister.

Wordsworth began attending St. John’s College, Cambridge in 1787. He often spent his holidays on long walking tours, visiting places famous for the beauty of their landscape. In 1790, he took a nearly three-thousand-mile walking tour of Europe, during which he toured the Alps extensively, and also visited nearby areas of France, Switzerland and Italy. The following year, he graduated from Cambridge without distinction.

In 1843, Wordsworth was made the Poet Laureate of England. A Poet laureate is the official poet of the King of England. By this time, Wordsworth was considered one of the greatest poets of his age. However, when his daughter Dora died in 1847, Wordsworth stopped writing poetry altogether. He died, three years later, on 23 April 1850.

Wordsworth was one of the first poets to actively reflect on the beauty and glory of nature and the power of imagination. His poems continue to be read all over the world by children and adults alike.

Answer the following questions very briefly.

1. What developed love for nature in Wordsworth?
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2. How did Wordsworth spend his holidays?
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3. What position of honour was given to Wordsworth?
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4. When did Wordsworth’s daughter die? What was her name?
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Find words from the passage which mean the same as :
(i) Renowned _________ (ii) Broadly _________ (iii) Lasting _________

Unseen Passage Class 6 CBSE – 3
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Art Around The World

Art is important all around the world. It can be amusing, entertaining, informative and inspiring. Or it can be threatening, disturbing and challenging. It can strengthen traditional values, spread new ideas or preserve a treasured heritage from past times.

The ancient Greeks were the greatest sculptors of the ancient world. They used sculptures to decorate their temples. The Greeks were experts at turning stone into life-like imitations of real people.

Traditionally, Native Americans carved tall tree-trunks into towering totem poles, and placed them outside the homes of powerful families. They were signs of high rank, and records of family history, they were sometime also thought to have protective powers.

In Tibet, painted canvas cloths called tankas hang in Buddhist temples. They show gods, spirits and sacred symbols, and help Buddhist worshippers pray. The artists who create tankas follow strict rules and use traditional patterns and colours when composing their designs.

Answer the following questions.

1. Why is art important all around the world?
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2. What does art strengthen?
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3. Who were the greatest sculptors of the ancient world? What did they use sculpture for?
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4. What did the Native Americans carve?
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5. What were the totem poles signs of?
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6. What are ‘tankas’? How are they created?
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Unseen Passage Class 6 CBSE – 4
Read the passage carefully.

Once a father asked his daughters, “What is the sweetest thing in the world?” ‘Sugar!’ said the elder daughter. ‘Salt’, said his younger daughter. The father thought that his younger daughter was making fun of him, but she stuck to her opinion. The father was obstinate, and so was his daughter. A quarrel broke out between them over this petty matter, and he drove her out of the house saying, “If you think that salt is sweeter than sugar, you had better find another home where the sugar is more to your taste.’

It was a beautiful summer night. The pretty maiden sat singing sadly in the forest around her father’s cottage. A young prince, who had lost his way while hunting the deer, heard her voice. He came to her to ask the way. He was struck by her beauty and took her to his beautiful palace and married her.

The bride invited her father to the wedding feast, without telling him that she was his daughter. All the dishes were prepared without salt. The guests began to complain as they ate the tasteless food. ‘There is no salt in the meat!’ they said angrily.

‘Ah,’ said the bride’s father. “Salt is truly the sweetest thing in the world! But when my daughter said so, I turned her out of my house. If only I could see her again and tell her how sorry I am!”

Drawing the bridal veil aside from her face, the happy girl came to her father and kissed him. Now properly salted dishes were brought in and all the guests were satisfied.

Answer the following in one or two sentences each.

1. What question did the father ask his daughters?
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2. What answers did the daughters give?
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3. What did the father do in anger?
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4. How the dishes of the wedding feast were prepared?
______________________________________
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Find words from the passage which mean the same as:
(i) Beautiful: __________ (ii) Glad: __________

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Conjunction Exercise for Class 7 CBSE With Answers Pdf

Types of Conjunctions

These are several different types of conjunctions that do various jobs within sentence structures. These include:

• Subordinating conjunctions: Also known as subordinators, these conjunctions join dependant clauses to independent clauses.
• Coordinating conjunction: Also known as coordinators, these conjunctions coordinate or join two or more sentences, main clauses, words, or other parts of speech that are of the same syntactic.
• Correlative conjunction: These conjunctions correlate, working in pairs to join phrases or words that carry equal importance within a sentence.
• Conjunctive adverbs: While some instructors do not teach conjunctive adverbs alongside conjunctions these important parts of speech are worth a mention here. These adverbs always connect one clause to another and are used to show sequence, contrast, cause and effect, and other relationships.

When people first learn to write, they usually begin with short, basic sentences like these: “My name is Ted. I am a boy. I like dogs. “One of the most important jobs conjunctions do is to connect these sort sentences so they sound more like this: “I am a boy named Ted, and I like a dog.

Conjunction Rules

There are a few important rules for using conjunctions. Remember them and you will find that your writing flows better.

• Conjunctions are for connecting thoughts, actions, and ideas as well as nouns, clauses and other parts of speech. For example: Mary went to the supermarket and bought oranges.
• Conjunctions are useful for making lists. For example: We made pancakes, eggs, and coffee for breakfast.
• When using conjunctions, make sure that all the parts of your sentences agree. For example: “I work busily yet am careful” does not agree. “I work busily yet carefully” shows agreement.

Examples of Conjunctions
In the following examples, the conjunctions are in bold for easy recognition:

• I tried to hit the nail but hit my thumb instead.
• I have two goldfish and a cat.
• I’d like a bike for commuting to work.
• You can have peach ice cream or a brownie sundae.
• Neither the black dress nor the gray one looks right on me.
• My dad always worked hard so we could afford the things we wanted.
• I try very hard in school yet I am not receiving good grades.

Conjunctions	Examples
‘And’ is used to join words or sentences that show a similar idea.	(a) I have a pencil and an eraser. (b) Paul and Sita are neighbors.
‘But’ is used to join two ideas that are opposite	(a) Param is poor but he is happy. (b) He fell into the drain but was not hurt.
‘Because’ is used to show the reason.	(a) I did not go swimming because it was raining. (b) We could not sleep because it was too hot.
‘So’ is used to show the result	(a) It was raining, so the game was canceled. (b) She studied hard, so she passed the test.
‘Or’ is used to show a choice	(a) Do you prefer tea or coffee? (b) You can order pizza or fried chicken.
‘If’ is used to show condition.	(a) I will not go if Cindy goes. (b) If you see Dev tells him that Mrs. Gupta wants to see him.
‘Although’ is used to show two opposite statements.	(a) Although she was sick, she still went to school.” (b) Although he is tired, he continues working.

Presentation:
Read the picture story.

Answer the following questions.
1. Which linking word does lady use here?
2. Which linking word does doctor use here?
3. What does lady tell the doctor?

Conjunction Exercise for Class 7 CBSE With Answers

A. Choose the correct linking word to complete the sentence.

Jatin: Have you got any plans after/since you finish college?
Rupak: Binod and I are planning to go to France if/unless we can afford it. We have saved some money as/so that we’ll visit Paris first.
Jatin: That sounds great. How are you travelling there?
Rupak: By air. Our thoughts aren’t here since/until we made this plan.
It will be an expensive trip but/despite it’ll be interesting.

B. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word given in the box below.

although – but because – if – in case – in spite of
so – so that – unless – in order to

1. He took some extra books __________ he could read them during the journey.
2. __________ he was dishonest, he was elected as the president.
3. She changed her occupation __________ earn more money.
4. Take an umbrella when you go out __________ it rains.
5. It was important, __________ I phoned you __________ you weren’t available.
6. He can’t win __________ he practises more.
7. We didn’t invite Kanta __________ she’s a spoilsport.
8. What’s the use of the holding a meeting __________ we can’t reach a decision?
9. __________ being innocent, the man was sentenced to death.

C. Combine the pairs of sentences using the conjunction given in the brackets and rewrite them. The first one has been done for you.

1. I was ill. I had to work, (even though)
Even though I was ill I.had to work.

2. We call you. You never receive it. (but)
______________________________
3. You can go. You finish the work, (when)
______________________________
4. They came to the party. They weren’t invited, (despite)
______________________________
5. She studied hard. She didn’t fail the exam, (so that)
______________________________
6. He doesn’t stay here. He left last Monday, (since)
______________________________
7. She’s taken leave for a week. Her brother is getting married, (because of)
______________________________
8. There were crackers nearby. He didn’t light the candle, (so)
______________________________
9. You’ll have an accident. You be careful, (unless)
______________________________
10. We enjoyed the holiday. It rained everyday, (in spite of)
______________________________
11. It was possible that she’d get lost. She took a map. (in case)
______________________________
12. She’s studying. Don’t disturb her. (if)
______________________________

D. Fill in the blanks with a suitable linker or sequence connector.

1. The teacher is very encouraging and friendly. __________ many students like her.
2. The sun was blazing __________, there wasn’t any breeze to ease our discomfort.
3. Puneet practices playing the piano every day. __________, she has improved tremendously.
4. The pupils had planned an interesting trip __________, there was poor response from the others.
5. __________ peel the potatoes __________, boil them for twenty minutes.
6. __________ stirring the curry, she added some salt __________, she turned off the fire.
7. We reported the theft to the police __________, the burglar was caught.
8. My computer broke down yesterday __________, I was unable to send any e-mail.
9. The journey was really tiring and uncomfortable __________, everyone seemed to enjoy the trip.
10. We could not see the man’s face clearly as it was dark __________, he was wearing a huge hat.

E. Choose the correct conjunction.

1. It was raining heavily and / so we decided to stay at home.
2. Everybody was eager to participate in the charity walk or/but the manager.
3. I got a seat in the front row for / yet I was really interested in the lecture topic.
4. My brother and/nor I will retire soon and go sailing around the world.
5. He can speak English so / and Spanish fluently, but/or his french is not so good.

In this article, we are providing Animals Extra Questions and Answers PDF Class 10 English First Flight CBSE, Extra Questions for Class 10 English was designed by subject expert teachers.

Animals Extra Questions and Answers Class 10 English First Flight

Extract Based Questions [3 Marks each]

Read the following extracts carefully and answers the questions that follow.
Question 1.
I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-containd, I stand and look at them long and long.
(a) What does the poet want to turn into?
(b) Which qualities of animals attract the poet?
(c) Which word is similar to the word “Calm”?
(d) Explain the successive use of the word ‘long’ twice and bring out its significance.
Answer:
(a) The poet wants to turn into an animal.
(b) The poet is attracted to the calmness and poise of the animals.
(c) The word is ‘Placid’.
(d) The successive use of the word ‘long’ makes the line significant; the first ‘long’, denotes ‘period/Time’ whereas the other, ‘a desire’.

Question 2.
They do not sweat and whine about their condition, They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins, They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God, [CBSE 2015]
(a) Why do humans lie awake in the dark?.
(b) What do humans do about their condition?
(c) Which word is opposite to “good deeds”?
(d) Find a word from the passage that is an antonym of ‘Thanking’.
Answer:
(a) Humans lie awake in the dark weeping for their sins.
(b) They sweat and whine about their condition.
(c) The word is ‘Sins.’
(d) The word is ‘whine’

Question 3.
Not one is dissatisfied, not one is demented with the mania of owning things,
Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago,
Not one is respectable or unhappy over the whole earth.
(a) What does the poet call a mania here?
(b) How are the animals not dissatisfied?
(c) What does ‘demented’ mean?
(d) Which word in the passage means ‘species’?
Answer:
(a) The habit of owning things by humans has been called a mania.
(b) Since animals do not have the desire to own anything, therefore they are never dissatisfied.
(c) It means mad or unbalanced.
(d) The word is ‘Kind’.

Question 4.
Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago,
Not one is respectable or unhappy over the whole earth.
(a) Who does ‘another’ refer to here?
(b) Who is the poet referring to that lived thousands of years ago?
(c) What does ‘kneel’ symbolise here?
(d) Which word in the passage is an antonym of ‘a part’?
Answer:
(a) ‘Another’ refers to other animals here.
(b) The poet is referring to the ancestors of human beings who lived thousands of years ago.
(c) Kneel is symbolic to praying in the above line.
(d) The word is ‘Whole’.

Question 5.
So they show their relations to me and I accept them, They bring me tokens of myself, they evince them plainly in their possession I wonder where they get those tokens, Did I pass that way huge times ago and negligently drop them?
[CBSE 2014]
(a) Who does ‘they’ refer to here?
(b) Explain the line: “They bring me tokens of myself”
(c) Which word in the stanza means “show”?
(d) What similarities does the poet find between the human beings and the animals?
Answer:
(a) ‘They’ refers to the animals.
(b) The poet here means that the animals remind him of true values of the human nature such as kindness and innocence.
(c) The word is ‘Evince’.
(d) The poet finds that animals, like human beings do not trouble others unless they are compelled; they are equally kind and innocent.

Question 6.
I wonder where they get those tokens, Did I pass that way huge times ago and negligently drop them?
(a) What does the poet wonder?
(b) Why does the poet say that he negligently dropped them?
(c) Which word in the stanza means “carelessness”?
(d) Find from the passage a word which means ‘enormous’?
Answer:
(a) The poet wonders whether the animals get all their virtues from humans.
(b) The poet believes that animals got their values from humans while they lost them a long time ago and have forgotten about them.
(c) The word is ‘Negligent’.
(d) The word is ‘Huge’.

Short Answer Type Questions [2 Marks each]

Question 1.
Why does the poet like animals?
Answer:
The poet likes animals for their self-contained and quiet nature. The fact that animals are not like human beings and satisfied with their lives appeals to the poet a lot.

Question 2.
Explain the satisfaction that animals have and humans don’t. [CBSE 2014]
Answer:
Animals do not have the desire to possess worldly things. Whereas, the more humans own, the more their desire to own grows, leaving them dissatisfied forever. The absence of this greed in animals keeps them satisfied and its presence keeps humans dissatisfied.

Question 3.
Why do animals not weep for their sins?
Answer:
Animals do not weep for their sins because they do not need to do so. They are innocent creatures that commit no sins. It is humans, who weep yet commit sins.

Question 4.
What makes the poet sick?
Answer:
The fact, that humans commit all kinds of sins and still discuss their duty to God, makes the poet sick. This shows the hypocrisy of humans, who on one hand do wrong and on the other pray to God.

Question 5.
Differentiate between humans and animals in terms of desire.
Answer:
Animals are very different from humans as they have no desire to own things. They are happy without an unending greed while humans become maniacs in their greed for possessing valuables.

Question 6.
What does the poet mean by, “Not one is respectable or unhappy over the whole earth”?
Answer:
The poet means that animals do not pray to God or to ancestors and all of them are equal, hence no one is more respectable than the other. The good values of animals and the lack of social conventions make them happy.

Long Answer (Value Based) Type Questions [8 Marks each]

Question 1.
Why do you think the poet has called the desire to own things, a mania? Is the poet right in doing so? Write your own views.
Answer:
The poet uses words such as ‘demented’ and ‘mania’ for never ending desire of human beings to own things. These words show that poet is comparing this desire to madness. The poet stands right in doing so as this desire makes us so greedy and traps us in a vicious circle of aspiring more and more. Animals that are free from any possession are also free from sins, worries and complaints. In order to gain more wealth, all the important values such as morality and kindness are left behind.

Question 2.
What according to you should be the virtues that humans should possess?
Answer:
Human beings should be gentle not only to their own kind but also to everyone and everything. Virtues such as kindness bring along other important values like innocence and honesty that together make the world a better place to live. The lack of such values results in a corrupt society where people commit sins and weep over them in dark. This situation makes them dissatisfied and unhappy in life. Human beings probably had these virtues in them but along with civilisation processes, they have left them behind and adopted greed and cunningness.

Question 3.
It is not complaining but accepting a situation, the key to happiness in life. Elaborate in context of the poem Animals’. [CBSE 2015]
Answer:
The poet Walt Whitman in his poem ‘Animals’ compares animals to human beings and differentiates between them on the basis of their characteristics. Animals have been ranked much higher than humans in poet’s perception. Since animals do not complain about their situation, they are considered to be much happier than humans. Animals live in natural surroundings, they accept their natural lives. Humans, on the other hand, have never accepted nature, i.e., they complain about it and try to change it, leading to an unhappy life.

Question 4.
The poet in the poem Animals’ laments the loss of certain values on the part of human beings, whereas animals seem to have retained them and are self contented. Analyse the cause of degeneration of values in today’s hard times.
Answer:
In the modern civilised world, human beings have achieved a lot of material values but lost the real virtues. The more developed and modern human beings became, the more they lost the essence of their characters. Animals, whereas, never adapted to any material goods and always remained natural. This natural aspect of animals has helped them maintain their values. Humans, in order to possess more and more have forgotten kindness and innocence.

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Definition: A preposition is a word placed before a noun or a pronoun to show in what relation the person or thing denoted by it stands in regard to something else.

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Preposition Exercises for Class 7 CBSE With Answers Pdf

Fundamental:

• A preposition is a word that relates or connects words in a sentence to each other.
• Prepositions can show direction, place, or time as well as other relationships.
• All prepositions have objects. In most cases, the preposition comes just before its object.

Usage of Preposition
In most cases, it is easy to decide which preposition to use. The following prepositions, however, need special attention.

Use of At, on, in
At usually denotes a definite point of time but can also be used for indefinite periods:
Examples:

• at 7 p.m.; at this moment; (Definite at midnight; point of time)
• at the end of the class; at night; at dawn; (indefinite at Durga Puja; at Diwali. periods)

On is used with days and dates:
Examples:

• on Monday; on 1st May; on the annual day; on a May afternoon.

In is used with parts of the day, with months, years, seasons:
Examples:

• in the morning; in September; in 2004; in winter.

In is also used with the future tense to show the period in which an action will happen.
Examples:

• in a week; in four hours.

In and within. In meAnswer: at the end of; within meAnswer: before the end of:
Examples:

• I shall be back in a week, (when a week is over)
• I shall be back within a week, (before a week is over)

Use of By
By refers to a point of future time and denotes the latest time at which an action will be over.
Examples:

• The competition will be over by 6 p.m.
• It should be over before it is 6 p.m., but the latest time at which it can be over is 6 p.m.
• They will have declared the result by tomorrow evening.

Use of For
For is used with periods of time to show the duration of an action. It is mostly used with perfect continuous tenses though it may be found with other tenses as well.
Examples:

• This discussion has been going on for two hours.
• I have been working in this office for two years.
• ‘For’ may sometimes be omitted:
• I have been busy the whole morning, (for the whole morning)

Use of Since
Since marks the point of time at which an action began. It is used only if the action has continued till the time of speaking; hence it is used with perfect continuous tenses. Unlike ‘for’, ‘since’ can never be omitted.
Examples:

• She has been teaching in this college since 2001.
• A cool breeze has been blowing since morning.

Use of From
From denotes the starting point of an action and is used in all cases except when the action has continued till the moment of speaking. It is almost invariably used with to or till.
Examples:

• The examination will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• He was the Chief Minister of the state from 1999 to 2002.

Use of At, in
At gives us the idea of an exact point and is, therefore, used with houses, villages, small towns.
In has the idea of a larger area and is used while speaking of bigger towns, states, countries, etc.
Examples:

• At Karol Bagh in New Delhi;
• At Ambala; in India;
• At the end; in the middle.

At conveys the idea of a general neighbourhood. In conveys the idea of something contained:
Examples:

• We say at the table to take our lunch.
• Please wait for me at the Regal PVR.
• Turn left at the next crossing.
• There are two Pepsi bottles in the refrigerator.
• You will find the stapler in the drawer.

Use of On, Upon
On is used while speaking of things at rest; Upon is used with things in motion.
Examples:

• The file is on the table.
• The dog sprang upon the table.

Use of Above, Over
Both above and over mean higher than. Sometimes we can use either of them.
Examples:

• The flags waved over our heads.
• The flags waved above our heads.

But over can also mean covering, or vertically above.
Examples:

• My father put a blanket over me.
• There is a fan exactly over the table.

Use of Below, under
Both below and under mean beneath and sometimes we can use either of them. But under meAnswer: vertically below. It also has the idea of contact.
Examples:

• There was a beautiful lake below us in the valley.
• His shoes were lying under the table.
• She put the keys of the wardrobe under her pillow.

Use of Into
Into denotes movement towards the interior of something.
Examples:

• He jumped into the well.
• One stream flows into another.

Figuratively:
We have entered into an agreement to export handicrafts to some European countries.

Use of For
For is used to tell direction when the verb shows the beginning of a movement. The children leaves for the school at 7 a.m.
We shall soon set off for Mumbai.

Use of Against
Against shows pressure or contact.
Examples:

• He threw the goods against the wall.
• Prepositions of direction from. Most common among these are: ‘from’, ‘off’, ‘out’, ‘of’.

Use of From
From is used with the point of departure.
Examples:

• He brought these books from the market.
• He had already gone from home.

Use Out Of
Out of is the opposite of into. It means from the interior of. He took a few books out of the almirah.

Preposition:
Read the picture story.

Answer the following questions.

1. What happened to the narrator once he got inside the house?
2. Where did the narrator’s eyes fall on?
3. What did narrator see in the restroom?

Prepositions Exercises With Answers Pdf for Class 7

A. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.

1. He went away __________ four o’clock __________ the afternoon __________ Monday.
2. __________ the evening, there’s a great film __________ TV and a comedy programme __________ midnight.
3. I stopped __________ his house to borrow a raincoat __________ the middle __________ a storm __________ Sunday.
4. __________ my opinion, you can rely __________ him to come __________ noon.
5. I saw him looking __________ some books __________ the library __________ Saturday. His brother was __________ him.
6. I posted the parcel __________ the main Post Office __________ Market Road.
7. It won’t fall __________ because I have twisted the wire __________ that post to keep __________ it position.
8. I was woken up __________ the sound of the radio __________ my brother’s room. The radio was on __________ a bit high volume.
9. He was lying injured __________ the field __________ a fall __________ his horse.
10.1 was shocked __________ the way __________ which he reacted __________ someone calling him ‘fatty’.

B. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. Choose your answers from the options given in the brackets.

1. This material is different ________ that. (from/to/with)
2. You should explain this ________ them. (to/at/with)
3. He has been absent. ________ Monday. (since/for/from)
4. I haven’t been to the theatre ________ a long time. (since/for/from)
5. He goes ________ school by car. (to/at/on)
6. This is a comfortable house to live ________ (on/at/in)
7. They are called ________ different names. (by/with/for)
8. We should not spend money ________ luxuries. (for/on/with)
9. I gave him a chair to sit ________ (on/at/in)
10. The new term begins ________ June 1st. (on/in/from)

C. Choose the correct prepositions.

1. He is very weak __________ (at, in, on) Geography but is good __________ (on, at, in) all other subjects.
2. The poet is famous __________ (for, in, at) his humorous poems.
3. Be careful __________ (at, with, of) that man if you are doing business with him. He is capable __________ (at, with, of) the meanest tricks.
4. He is annoyed __________ (at, with, about) me for losing his favourite pen.
5. Is she familiar __________ (at, with, for) this type of work? If she isn’t, we must find something she is more fit __________ (of, for, at).
6. Kamla is keen __________ (at, on, in) music and literature while her sister is more interested __________ (at, on, in) outdoor games.
7. Pooja was angry __________ (with, at, about) Alok when she found out that Alok had got rid of the cat which she was very fond __________ (of, with, at).
8. Although that handicapped person is incapable __________ (at, in, of) doing heavy work, he is adept __________ (in, at, on) weaving baskets.
9. The hotel is adjacent __________ (of, to, by) the railway station. The accommodation that it provides is adequate __________ (of, with, for) your needs.
10. She is gifted __________ (at, with, by) a talent for writing and is very successful __________ (in, at, with) her job as a journalist.

D. Rewrite the sentences by adding prepositions wherever required. The first one has been done for you.

1. My parents sided my brother in our quarrel.
My parents sided with my brother in our quarrel.

2. My penfriend took a long time to reply my letter.
__________________________________
3. I searched my missing pen but could not find it.
__________________________________
4. Please supply us two more typewriters.
__________________________________
5. I am very worried my sister’s health.
__________________________________
6. You can wait the bus here.
__________________________________
7. Please hand your exercise books for checking.
__________________________________
8. What word must I look in the dictionary?
__________________________________
9. We set on our journey at six in the morning.
__________________________________
10. You should think about your decision before you hand in your resignation.
__________________________________

E. Edit the following sentences and put the write preposition at its place.

1. Please pay attention on what I have to tell you.
__________________________________
2. Don’t worry for your looks. Take care of your health.
__________________________________
3. This bread is superior than the one you are eating.
__________________________________
4. This book is quite difficult to the reader to understand.
__________________________________
5. This illness is caused from a virus.
__________________________________
6. Kamal is good in computer games.
__________________________________
7. I only go home on weekends.
__________________________________
8. His account of the accident differs to yours.
__________________________________
9. My boss is very satisfied by my work.
__________________________________
10. Don’t be afraid for ghosts. They don’t exist.
__________________________________

In this article, we are providing Footprints without Feet Extra Questions and Answers PDF Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet CBSE, Extra Questions for Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet was designed by subject expert teachers.

Footprints without Feet Extra Questions and Answers Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet

Extract Based Questions [3 Marks each]

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Question 1.
As they gazed, a remarkable sight met their eyes. A fresh footmark appeared from nowhere! Further footprints followed, one after another, descending the steps and progressing down the street.
(a) Who are ‘they’ in the above extract?
(b) Who is making these footprints?
(c) Find the word from the extract that means the same as ‘continuing’.
(d) What is the opposite of ‘remarkable’?
Answer:
(a) ‘They’ in the above extract are two boys on a street in London.
(b) The scientist Griffin, who has become invisible, is making these footprints.
(c) The word is ‘progressing’.
(d) Its opposite is ‘ordinary’.

Question 2.
The air was bitterly cold and he could not do without clothes. Instead of walking about the streets he decided to slip into a big London store for warmth.
(a) Who is ‘he’ in the above extract?
(b) Why was the air bitterly cold?
(c) Find a word from the extract that means the same as ‘quietly enter’
(d) What is the opposite of ‘warmth’?
Answer:
(a) ‘He’ in the above extract is Griffin, the invisible scientist.
(b) The air was bitterly cold because the season was mid-winter.
(c) The word is ‘slip’.
(d) Its opposite is ‘chill’.

Question 3.
They naturally gave chase. In the end he was able to escape only by quickly taking off his newly found clothes. So once more he found himself invisible but naked in the chill January air.
(a) Who are ‘they’ and ‘he’ referred to in the above extract?
(b) Why has the author used the phrase ‘once more’?
(c) Find a word from the extract that means the same as ‘run away’.
(d) What is the opposite of ‘invisible’?
Answer:
(a) ‘They’ are the shop assistants and ‘he’ is the invisible scientist, Griffin.
(b) The author has used the phrase ‘once more’ because Griffin was naked before he had entered the large store, from where he had taken the ‘newly found’ clothes.
(c) The word is ‘escape’.
(d) Its opposite is ‘visible’.

Question 4.
Suspicion grew even stronger when he suddenly produced some ready cash, though he had admitted not long before that he had no money. [CBSE 2014]
(a) Who is ‘he’ in the above extract?
(b) What was ‘he’ suspected for?
(c) Find a word / phrase from the extract that means the same as ‘money’.
(d) Give a synonym of ‘suddenly’.
Answer:
(a) ‘He’ in the above extract is Griffin, the invisible scientist.
(b) ‘He’ was suspected for having a role in the burglary at the clergyman’s home.
(c) The phrase is ‘ready cash’.
(d) Its synonym is ‘immediately’.

Short Answer Type Questions [2 Marks each]

Question 1.
Why were the two boys in London surprised and fascinated?
Answer:
The two boys in London were surprised and fascinated when they saw fresh muddy footprints of a human being on the steps of a house, but no man was there making them! As they looked, a fresh footprint appeared from nowhere.

Question 2.
Why did Griffin decide to slip into a big London store? [CBSE 2011]
Answer:
Griffin decided to slip into a big London store, because the season was mid-winter, due to which it became difficult to wander around without clothes in London.

Question 3.
How was Griffin a lawless man?
Answer:
Griffin was lawless because he had committed many anti-social deeds for which he never felt guilty. He set fire to his landlord’s house and ran away, he stole ‘ foodstuffs and clothes from a London store, stole other goods from a theatrical company and also stole money from a clergyman’s house to pay his bills.

Question 4.
What did Griffin do in the shop of a theatrical company? [CBSE 2012]
Answer:
The second time Griffin tried the stock of a theatrical company in the hope of finding not only clothes but also something like side whiskers, glasses, false nose, bandages, hat etc that would hide the empty space above his shoulders.

Question 5.
How did Griffin find himself invisible but naked in the chill January air for the second time?
Answer:
As he had overslept in the big London store, when the store opened in the morning the store assistants came in. Griffin panicked and ran, chased by the assistants. He had to take off his newly found clothes to become invisible and escape, so that he found himself invisible but naked in the chill January air for the second time.

Question 6.
What did the Halls see in the scientist’s room? [CBSE 2013]
Answer:
As the door of the room was open and nobody appeared to be inside, the Halls entered the scientist’s room. They saw that the bedclothes were cold, showing that the scientist must have been up for some time; and stranger still, the clothes and bandages that he always wore were lying about the room.

Question 7.
How did the visible man become invisible? What did he do then? [CBSE 2014]
Answer:
The invisible man got angry with Mrs Hall for asking an explanation for the mysterious happenings and threw off all he was wearing on his head so that he became a man without a head. Soon the constable Jaffers arrived to arrest him, but the invisible man threw off all his clothes to become invisible and, in the ensuing scuffle, knocked Jaffers unconscious and escaped.

Question 8.
What happened to Jaffers when he tried to catch the invisible scientist?
Answer:
When constable Jaffers tried to catch Griffin, he became invisible by removing his clothes. Jaffers found himself struggling with someone who couldn’t be seen. He was hit blows by Griffin and soon was knocked unconscious.

Question 9.
What was the explanation of ‘mystery’? (Footprints Without Feet)
Answer:
The two boys followed muddy footprints being made fresh without seeing anybody making the prints, which was a ‘mystery’ for them. The explanation was that the bewildered boys had been following a scientist who had just discovered how to make the human body transparent, and thus invisible, by swallowing certain drugs.

Long Answer (Value Based) Type Questions [8 Marks each]

Question 1.
Griffin was not a true scientist as he misused his scientific discovery. Illustrate this point by giving two incidents from the story.
Answer:
A true scientist is a law-abiding person. A scientist is also called a ‘natural philosopher’. Griffin was not a true scientist as he did not use his discovery of how to make himself invisible for good uses. He lost control of himself and behaved like a criminal. First, he set fire to his landlord’s house and ran away. Then he stole food without paying for it in a London store. Besides, he robbed the owner of a theatrical company and stole money from a clergyman’s desk.

Question 2.
Describe the landlord’s and his wife’s experience with the strange scientist. [CBSE 2016]
Answer:
Both Mrs Hall and her husband were
surprised to find the scientist’s room door open because normally it was always locked. So they peeped in, but found nobody there. The clothes and bandages that he always wore were lying about the room. Suddenly Mrs Hall heard a sniff close to her ear and the hat on the bedpost
leapt up and dashed itself into her face. Then the bedroom chair sprang into the air and pushed them both out of the room and then appeared to slam and lock the door after them. Mrs Hall became hysterical and almost fell down the stairs. She thought that her furniture was haunted. They decided to confront the scientist next time when they met him.

Question 3.
What impression do you form of Griffin after reading the lesson, “Footprint,without Feet”?
Answer:
Griffin was a brilliant scientist, as he discovered a drug due to which his body became transparent as a sheet of glass after swallowing it. This made him invisible. But he was a lawless person. Because of his misdeeds, he became a homeless wanderer without clothes and money. He was an introvert with a desire for solitude. He was always seeking adventure, being fond of mysterious things. However, he was unscrupulous, as he robbed various people to finance his work, besides he got angry very quickly, which caused him to become a fugitive.

Question 4.
If, somehow you discovered how to become invisible, how would you use that opportunity? [CBSE 2015]
Answer:
If I discovered how to become invisible, I would use this opportunity to punish all those people who cause trouble to others for their own selfish motives. I would catch them and hand them over to the police without letting them know that I was behind them. I will also help the law-enforcing agencies when they conduct raids on criminal hideouts, as I will be able to move in the open without fear of being seen. This will help the people of the country to become more law-abiding citizens.

For More Resources

• NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English
• CBSE Class 10 English First Flight Chapter Wise Question Bank
• CBSE Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet Chapter Wise Question Bank
• CBSE Class 10 English First Flight Extra Questions
• CBSE Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet Extra Questions
• CBSE Revision Notes for Class 10 English First Flight
• CBSE Revision Notes for Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet

Email, which is short for electronic mail, is a convenient method of composing, sending, storing, and receiving messages over electronic communication systems. It is the quickest way to send a letter.

Looking for an easy way to Learning of new elementary english grammar and composition for class 6 answers, Solutions. You have to learn basic English Grammar topics like Tenses Verbs, Nouns, etc… In this article, we will review the best English Grammer Topics and compare them against each other

Email Writing for Class 6 Format, Examples, Topics, Exercises PDF

An email, short for electronic mail, is a method of composing, sending, storing and receiving messages over an electronic communication system. It is the quickest way to communicate in writing. Email messages usually consist of two major sections:

E-mail, also known as Electronic Mail is a method of exchanging digital messages across internet or other computer networks.
It is the quickest way to communicate in writing. E-mail messages consist of two major sections:

1. Header consisting of – subject, sender, receiver, date and time.
2. Body which contains the message. It can be in formal/informal language depending on the purpose.

Tips on composing E-mails:

Subject

• It should be brief.
• It should give a clue to the content of the message.
• It need not be a complete sentence.

Salutation

• Dear Sir/first name of the person

Opening Statement

• Begin with a pleasantry or greeting
• When replying to a message – Thank you for your message/1 received your message focus on clarity and tone
• When you expect a reply -‘Please let me know’
• When you want help -‘please’ or ‘kindly’

Paragraphs

• Each main idea should be in a separate paragraph.
• Use complete sentences.

Complimentary close

• Regards/Love Name

Email Writing for Class 6 CBSE Sample Example With Answer

You are Pooja, your learnt skiling at Mnali your during summer vacation Share your experience through e-mail.
Hints:
Skiing is immensely popular and is an attention grabbing sport small skiing slope in Solang valley
14 km from Manali
Walking in Ski shoes on soft snow
Going down a slope in snow plough position
Requirements- Warm clothes, gloves, wooller caps, sunglasses and ski equipments
Fun, adventure, exciting
Answer:

To: raksha@hotmail.com

From: pooja@gmail.com

Subject: Visit to Manali Dear Raksha,

I am writing to share my experiences of a wonderful trip to Manali which I got a chance to experience with my school friends. Skiing is very popular in Solang valley which is 14 km from Manali. It was fun to walk in soft shoes on soft snow. We had taken great care to carry warm clothes, gloves, woollen caps, sun glasses and Ski equipment. I am really feeling overjoyed after coming back from Manali. It was full of fun, adventure and very exciting. The sights were so picturesque that I never wanted to come back. With best wishes Pooja

Email Writing for Class 6 CBSE Practice Example With Answer

A. Write an e-mail to your friend describing a funny incident that happened in your school recently. Word limit should not cross 80 words.

Letter writing is an essential skill. Despite the prevalence of emails and text messages, everyone has to write letters at some point. Letters of complaint, job applications, thank you letters, letters requesting changes or – making suggestions – the list goes on and on. Encouraging children to write letters from an early age will improve their communication, social and handwriting skills, and teach them what they need to know about writing and structuring letters.

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Letter of Complaint Class 12 CBSE Format, Topics, Examples, Samples Pdf

Letters of Complaint Format

Address Given Or Examination Hall Date The Manager Name of Company/Agency Address Dear Sir/Madam Subject: _____________. Body of letterPara I Purchased When? Where? What? Model/Brand Bill No. Para II – Technical complaints (at least 3 points) Para III – Since the _____________ (item) is under warranty, so kindly replace it within days. Failing which, I/we will be forced to move the consumer court. Yours faithfully (Name)

Letter of Complaint Answer Example Class 12 CBSE

Question 1.
You bought a refrigerator two months ago from Mohan Sales, Ashok Vihar, Bangalore. It has developed certain problems regarding its functioning. Cooling has stopped and it is making a lot of noise. Write a letter of complaint to the Manager asking him for immediate repair/replacement of the same. You are Sachin/Shashi, 61 Pratap Enclave, Bangalore. (100 – 125 words)
Answer:
61, Pratap Enclave
Bangalore 5300XX
17 December 20XX
The Manager
Mohan Sales
Ashok Vihar
Bangalore 5300XX

Dear Sir
Subject: Complaint against a defective refrigerator

On 15 October 20XX, I bought a new refrigerator model Whirlpool NEO DF278 PRMZ from your showroom. I am extremely disappointed as it stopped working after one month of purchase.

I would like the problem to be resolved between us. However, if the matter is not resolved, I will have to move the consumer court.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully
Sachin

Question 2.
Last month you purchased a TV set from Ram Electronics, Pushp Vihar, Ambala. It is not working properly (imagine a few defects). Write a letter of complaint in 120 – 150 words to the Manager asking for repair or replacement. You are Amar/Amrita, M 114 Model Town, Ambala.
Answer:
M 114 Model Town
Ambala XXXXXX
20 March 2017
The Manager
Ram Electronics
Pushp Vihar
Ambala XXXXXX

Dear Sir
Subject: Complaint against defective TV set

I am pained to bring to your notice the poor quality of the Samsung TV Set bought from your shop last week against Receipt No. 6489 on 13 March 20XX. Soon after the installation, the screen got pixels and – the picture quality turned bad. Even the sound quality is miserable and the screen goes blank off and on.

I request you to replace the set as it has multiple defects and instal a new tested TV set at the earliest. I have been your loyal customer for decades and hope that my complaint will be given top priority failing which I shall be constrained to approach the consumer court for redressal.

Yours faithfully
Amar

Question 3.
Last month, you went to Ooty and stayed at Hotel Greenview for a week. Within two days you found that the facilities provided were not good and you had to leave the hotel. On reaching home at Chennai you decided to write a letter of complaint to the manager describing all that went wrong there. Demand a refund of the money paid in advance. Write the letter in 120 – 150 words. You are Omar/Amna, 12 B, Mount Road, Chennai.
Answer:
12 B, Mount Road
Chennai
10 June 20XX
The Manager
Hotel Greenview
Church Road, Ooty
Tamil Nadu

Dear sir
Subject: Poor in – house service

I stayed at your hotel for a week. Within two days I found that facilities being provided were below par. The bathroom fittings were faulty and the room service was very bad. I was very much disturbed as an extremely noisy neighbour kept on entertaining visitors till 2 a.m. There was no caretaker during my stay in the hotel. As a result, I had to leave the hotel.

In view of the unsatisfactory customer service, I would request you to refund the money that I paid in advance. An amount of X 10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand only) was deposited with you.

Yours faithfully
Omar

Question 4.
Due to insanitary conditions in the colony, the population of rodents has been multiplying exposing , the residents to multiple diseases. Write a letter to the municipal commissioner bringing the problem to his notice and urging him to take urgent action in the matter. You are Suraj/Supriya of Bijli Apartments, 12, MG. Road, Chennai.
Answer:
12, Bijli Apartments MG Road
Chennai XXXXXX
20 January 20XX
Municipal Commissioner
1, M.G. Road
Chennai XXXXXX

Dear Sir
Subject: Insanitary conditions in the colony leading to multiple diseases
I have been a resident of Bijli Apartments, M.G. Road, for the past eleven years. I would like to bring to your notice the insanitary conditions in our colony. Rubbish and garbage lie in heaps for foraging rodents. Lack of drainage system raises a persistent foul smell in the area.

During the rainy season, water stagnates in the many pits on the street. These become the breeding ground for mosquitoes, which expose the residents to multiple diseases such as dengue and malaria. Our colony has become an unhealthy and disease – prone area.

You are requested to take immediate remedial action to set things right. The municipal authorities need to be pulled up for this and fumigation of the stagnant waterbodies be done on an urgent basis.

Hopefully, this will be taken up on a priority basis lest it should become too late.

Yours faithfully
Supriya Abraham

Question 5.
You are Kailash/Kumkum of 92, Govind Dham, Kolkata. You have received a letter from your brother who is staying in the hostel of Shaktimandir Public School, Darjeeling, stating that he is being bullied by some senior students who threatened him with severe consequences, if he’ complained. Write a letter to the Hostel Warden requesting, him to take urgent action.
Answer:
92, Govind Dham
Kolkata XXXXXX
West Bengal
20 January 20XX
Hostel Warden
Shaktimandir Public school
Darjeeling XXXXXX
West Bengal

Dear Sir
Subject: Bullying of a class X student by seniors.

With due respect, I bring to your notice that my brother, Kalash Raj, of class X D, has been staying in dormitory No. 20 for the last 6 months.

He has been facing a lot of bullying because of being a ‘new bee’ in the hostel premises. As a result, he is going through a lot of stress. He has even been threatened of serious consequences by these bullies if he complains. Such practices bring a bad name to an Institution.

I am concerned about my brother’s life who is undergoing traumatic times. He is even contemplating leaving the hostel. I request you to take immediate remedial action before things get out of hand.

Yours faithfully
Kumkum Raj

Question 6.
You are Akash/Akriti of 1, Jahangirpuri, Lucknow. You are deeply concerned about the increasing number of road accidents in your area. You strongly feel that reckless driving by the youngsters is the primary cause of such accidents. Write a letter to the Traffic Police Commissioner requesting him to take prompt and appropriate action. Give concrete suggestions to deal with the problem.
Answer:
1, Jahangirpuri
Lucknow XXXXXX
20 January 20XX
The Traffic Police Commissioner
Civil Lines
Lucknow XXXXXX

Dear Sir
Subject: Increase in the number of road accidents

I would like to draw your attention to the increase in the number of road accidents in our locality.

Reckless and drunken driving by youngsters is the primary cause of such accidents. They are not scared of putting their lives at risk. They ignore the traffic rules because they know that their influential parents would help them deal with the law in someway or the other.

There are many minors too driving recklessly without licenses. They pose a greater risk to the lives of other innocent people. I would suggest that the parents of these minors be booked under the law for allowing their children to drive. The police patrolling must be intensified.

I would be grateful if urgent steps are taken to stop any further loss of human life.

Yours faithfully
Akriti Singh

Question 7.
The roads in your area are in a very bad shape. Write a letter to the Municipal Councillor of your area giving him/her your suggestion on how he/she can help in improving the condition of the locality. You are Jagriti/Jagan Mitra, resident of 42, Model Town, Faridabad.
Answer:
42, Model Town
Faridabad XXXXXX
26 January 20XX
The Municipal Councillor
Town Hall office
New Faridabad XXXXXX

Dear Sir
Subject: Complaint against the bad condition of roads

I wish to draw your attention to the poor maintenance of roads and lights in our Jocality.

The roads in our locality have not been repaired for a long time. There are potholes and ditches on the roads everywhere. The condition of the road becomes worst during the rainy season. This causes roads accidents. At night people stumble down. Moreover, these potholes provide breeding ground for mosquitoes. Thus there is a outbreak of malaria. Most of the streetlights in our locality are out of order, which causes darkness. Snatching, burglary and theft have become order of the day. The thieves after committing crimes take advantage of the darkness and run away.

I suggest that patrolling in the area should be intensified but before that the municipal authorities have to take urgent steps to repair the roads. This repair work should be taken periodically.

I, therefore, request you to kindly take further remedial action so that people of the area feel safer with good roads and streets lights.

Yours faithfully
Jagriti Basu

Question 8.
You are Mahesh/Mohita, President, RWA, Govindpuri, Bengaluru. The main park in your locality which was once a model park, lies in a state of utter neglect. It has become a favourite spot for anti – social elements and a permanent resting place for stray animals. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting him to take prompt action and restore the park to its original condition.
Answer:
RWA, Govindpuri
Bengaluru XXXXXX
25 January 20XX
The Municipal Commissioner
Town Hall,
Indira Gandhi Road
Bengaluru XXXXXX

Dear Sir
Subject: Poor condition of Central Park in Govindpuri area

Through this letter I would like to draw your attention to the miserable condition of the Central . Park in the Govindpuri area.

Once, a model park, it now lies in a state of utter neglect. It has become a favourite spot for anti – social elements and a permanent resting place for stray animals. There is no greenery left in the park. People use this park to gamble and take drugs. There is no place left for children to play and old people to take a walk.

These activities are causing a lot of problems to the residents and spoiling the atmosphere of the locality.

I request you to take immediate remedial action to come down heavily on the anti – social elements and deal with them strictly. The area be cleaned and its original beauty restored.

Yours faithfully
Mohita Sharma

Question 9.
You live in a crowded area in Mumbai. Unauthorized parking of vehicles in your area is causing a lot of inconvenience to the locals. Write a letter to the police commissioner of the district complaining against this practice. You are Rohan/Rohini of Sakinaka, Mumbai.
Answer:
24, Sakinaka
Mumbai XXXXXX
25 January 20XX
The Police Commissioner
Police Head Office, Satinaba
Mumbai XXXXXX

Dear Sir
Subject: Illegal parking in Sakinaka area

I would like to draw your attention to the problem of illegal parking in Sakinaka area. Despite complaints in this regard, no action has been taken so far.

Sakinaka is already a very crowded place as it is a major cloth market. People park their cars in the middle of the road which causes major traffic jams and unbearable amount of noise. This is affecting the health of the residents in the area. Moreover, it has increased the pollution levels.

Children cannot study and old people cannot rest. There is no place left for the pedestrians to move as cars and scooters are parked on both sides of the pavement.

I request you to kindly look into the matter and take immediate action.

Yours faithfully
Rohan Sahai

Question 10.
You are the Physical Education Instructor at All Saints School, Pune. You had placed an order for sports goods with Bat and Ball Enterprises. When the items arrived you found that some of them were defective. Write a letter to the Manager, Bat and Ball Enterprises, asking him to replace the defective items.
Answer:
Physical Education Department
All Saints School
Cantonment
Pune XXXXXX
16 January 20XX
The Manager
Bat and Ball enterprises
Pune XXXXXX

Dear Sir
Subject: Replacement of damaged goods

An order for some bats and balls was placed on 19 December 20XX vide bill No. 965/49/XX and the consignment was delivered to us on 15 January 20XX. I found that the items were damaged.

There are cracked bats and broken helmets. Also, the footballs have holes in them. The goods are not of satisfactory quality.

I would also request you to send your delivery boy to collect the damaged goods and deliver the replaced ones within three days as it is causing a lot of inconvenience to us.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully
XYZ

Question 11.
You had bought a mobile phone from a reputable showroom in Mumbai but after a month it developed a serious fault. Write a complaint letter to the manager asking for immediate repair or replacement of the same. You are Sadiq/Razia, 123, TT Nagar Bhopal.
Answer:
123, TT Nagar
Bhopal XXXXXX
26, January 20XX
The Manager
Shiv Ram & Sons Electronics,
21, Juhu Tara Road
Mumbai XXXXXX

Dear Sir
Subject: Complaint against a defective mobile phone

On 1 January 20XX, I bought an LG Nexes 5 from your showroom. I am disappointed as it stopped working after 5 days of purchase. Kindly arrange to repair or replace it. I would like the problem to be resolved between us. However, if we are unable to resolve the matter I will move the consumer court.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully
Razia

CBSE Class 9 Maths Lab Manual – Square Root Spiral

Objective
To make a square root spiral by using paper folding.

Prerequisite Knowledge
In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
eg., √2 = √(1² +1²). By using this Concept, we will represent irrational numbers on a number line by paper folding.

Materials Required
Tracing paper, pencil, geometry box.

Procedure
To represent √2 on a number line.

1. Draw a line OX on the tracing paper. Mark point O on one end and mark points 0, 1,2, 3, … at equal distances of 1 unit by paper folding.
2. Fold the paper along the line that passes through the point marked ‘1’ and perpendicular to the line OX, i.e., fold the paper in such a way that point ‘O’ coincides with point ‘2’. Make a crease and unfold it. From the point marked ‘1’, draw a line of length 1 unit moving along the crease. Mark the point as M such that PM = 1 unit. Join OM, clearly OM= √2 units.
   
3. Fold the paper along the line ( fold on point M in such a way that point O joined with any point lie on OX,) that passes through point M and perpendicular to OM at M. Make a crease and unfold it. From the point M, draw a line of 1 unit moving upward, along the crease. Mark the point as N such that MN = 1 unit. Join ON, where ON = √3.
   
4. Keep this process continuously to get √4, √5, √6, ……….
   

Result
In this way, we get a square root spiral pattern by using paper folding.

Learning Outcome
On the same plane, different irrational numbers can be represented on the number line by paper folding method.
By using Pythagora’s theorem students will be able to construct a square root spiral by paper folding method.

Activity Time
Students can construct a square root spiral by paper folding using different coloured glazed papers for each triangle so formed.

Viva Voce

Question 1.
Is it possible to represent irrational numbers on the number line ?
Answer:
Yes.

Question 2.
What do you mean by irrational numbers?
Answer:
Decimal expansion of irrational numbers is non-terminating and non-recurring.

Question 3.
Give one example of irrational number.
Answer:
1.0010011000111000001111 …………, √3, √5, π

Question 4.
Which theorem is used to represent irrational numbers on the number line ?
Answer:
Pythagoras’ theorem.

Question 5.
In which triangle, Pythagoras’ theorem is applicable ?
Answer:
Right-angled triangle.

Question 6.
What do you mean by Pythagorean triplets ?
Answer:
Three numbers which satisfy the Pythagoras’ theorem, i.e., the sum of squares of two numbers is equal to square of the third number.

Question 7.
Is 2/0 a rational number?
Answer:
No, here denominator is zero.

Question 8.
Is \(\sqrt [ 3 ]{ 7 }\) a rational or an irrational number ?
Answer:
\(\sqrt [ 3 ]{ 7 }\) is an irrational number

Question 9.
Are all irrational numbers, real numbers ?
Answer:
Yes.

Question 10.
Are all integers, whole numbers ?
Answer:
No, only zero and all positive integers are whole numbers.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
Evaluate √4 :
(i) 2
(ii) 3
(iii) 16
(iv) none of these

Question 2.
The square root of 5 is:
(i) an irrational number
(ii) a rational number
(iii) an integer
(iv) none of these

Question 3.
The mixed surd of √20 is :
(i) √5
(ii) 2√5
(iii) 74
(iv) none of these

Question 4.
The rationalizing factor of √23 is:
(i) 24
(ii) 23
(iii) √23
(iv) none of these

Question 5.
The rationalizing factor of 2√2 is:
(i) 8
(ii) √2
(iii) 2√2
(iv) none of these

Question 6.
The rationalizing factor of 3 + √5 is:
(i) 3 – √5
(ii) -3 – √5
(iii) √5
(iv) none of these

Question 7.
The sum of 2 + √7 and 2 – √7 is:
(i) 4
(ii) 0
(iii) 2√7
(iv) none of these

Question 8.
The product of 3√5 and 3√6 is :
(i) √30
(ii) 6√30
(iii) 9√30
(iv) none of these

Question 9.
The Pythagorean triplets for √2 is:
(i) 1, √2, 3
(ii) 1, 1, √2
(iii) √2, 1, √2
(iv) none of these

Question 10.
The set or collection of rational numbers and irrational numbers is known as :
(i) integers
(ii) real numbers
(iii) whole numbers
(iv) none of these

Answers

1. (i)
2. (i)
3. (ii)
4. (iii)
5. (ii)
6. (i)
7. (i)
8. (iii)
9. (ii)
10. (ii)

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In this article, we are providing A Triumph of Surgery Extra Questions and Answers PDF Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet CBSE, Extra Questions for Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet was designed by subject expert teachers.

A Triumph of Surgery Extra Questions and Answers Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet

Extract Based Questions [3 Marks each]

Question 1.
‘And did you cut down on the sweet things as I told you?’
(a) What sweet things are being referred to in the extract?
(b) Why does the speaker enquire if the sweet things have been cut down?
(c) What is the meaning of the phrase ‘cut down’?
(d) What is the opposite of ‘sweet’?
Answer:
(a) The sweet things mentioned in the extract are cream cakes and chocolates.
(b) The speaker enquires if the sweet things have been cut down because these were spoiling Tricki’s health and he needed to be put on a strict diet.
(c) The phrase ‘cut down’ means ‘to reduce the quantity of something’.
(d) ‘Sour’ is its opposite.

Question 2.
I tried to sound severe: “Now ! really mean this. If you don’t cut his food right down and give him more exercise he is going to be really ill. You must harden your heart and keep him on a very strict diet”. [CBSE 2014]
(a) Why did the speaker try to sound severe?
(b) For whom was the advice given and why?
(c) Find the word in the extract which is a synonym of the word ‘serious’.
(d) What is the antonym of ‘hardened’?
Answer:
(a) The speaker tried to sound severe to make Mrs Pumphrey take his advice seriously and act on it.
(b) The advice was giverf’for Tricki because he had become obese and listless. He was unwell and the speaker wanted him to be on a strict diet.
(c) The word is ‘severe’.
(d) Its antonym is ‘softened’.

Question 3.
As I moved off, Mrs Pumphrey, with a despairing cry, threw an armful of the little coats through the window. I looked in the mirror before I turned the corner of the drive; everybody was in tears.
(a) Where was the speaker going and with whom?
(b) Why was everybody in tears? ‘
(c) Find the word in the extract which is an antonym of the word ‘cheerful’.
(d) What is the opposite of ‘before’?
Answer:
(a) The speaker was going to the hospital with Tricki.
(b) Everybody was in tears because Tricki was being hospitalised as he was ill. Everyone was worried about his health.
(c) The word is ‘despairing’.
(d) ‘After’ is its opposite.

Question 4.
“Poor old lad”, I said. “You haven’t a kick in you but I think I know a cure for you”. [CBSE 2012]
(a) Why does the speaker say “poor old lad”.
(b) What cure did the speaker know?
(c) What is the meaning of ‘a kick’ in the extract?
(d) Write a synonym of ‘cure1.
Answer:
(a) The speaker addresses Tricki as a poor old lad because he is unwell and listless.
(b) The speaker knew that the cure for Tricki’s illness is to put him on a strict diet.
(c) The phrase means ‘any alertness’.
(d) ‘Heal’ is a synonym of‘cure’.

Short Answer Type Questions [2 Marks each]

Question 1.
What made James Herriot expect a call from Mrs Pumphrey? [CBSE 2015]
Answer:
James Herriot’s encounter with Mrs Pumphrey and Tricki made him expect a call for help. He was sure that the extra diet and no physical activity would soon put Tricki’s health in danger. And just as anticipated, Mrs Pumphrey called the vet a few days afterwards.

Question 2.
What ‘extra’ did Mrs Pumphrey start to give Tricki and why?
Answer:
Mrs Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from malnutrition, as he was weak and listless. So, she started to give him extra snacks like cod-liver oil and malt between the main meals and Horlicks after dinner to make him stronger. She aslo continued his cream cakes and chocolates.

Question 3.
What made Mrs Pumphrey call the vet?
Answer:
Tricki’s condition made Mr» Pumphrey call the vet for help. Tricki had become fat and lazy. He just used to lie on his rug and pant. He also refused to eat food, even his favourite dishes. His bouts of vomiting added to Mrs Pumphrey’s worry. That is why, she called James Herriot.

Question 4.
How can you say that it was hard for Mrs Pumphrey to part with her doting pet?
Answer:
Mrs Pumphrey treated Tricki as her own child. She loved him very much. It was very difficult for her to see Tricki in such a situation. She was distraught when she had to make the decision to hospitalise Tricki, for her love for him knew no bounds. It was a terrible and tearful moment for her but she agreed to Herriot’s suggestion for the betterment of her pet.

Question 5.
What kind of treatment was given to Tricki? Did it help in his recovery?
Answer:
Tricki was given a non-medicinal treatment. His diet regimen was altered depending upon his body’s response to it. He was kept on liquid diet for the first two days and then his diet was gradually increased. Yes, this treatment did help Tricki as it built up energy in him. He had transformed to an energetic, hard-muscled dog in just a fortnight.

Question 6.
Was Tricki suffering from any ailment in reality? If not, then what made him inactive and lethargic?
Answer:
No, Tricki was not suffering from any ailment. It was his greed for food and the love of his mistress that spoilt his health to such an extent. He was being overfed everyday and that made him obese and lethargic. That is why his health showed rapid improvement when his diet was controlled.

Question 7.
Briefly describe Herriot’s days of content.
Answer:
The time of Tricki’s stay at the hospital was a period of content for Herriot. He used to enjoy the treat that arrived in the name of Tricki, as he could not afford all this for „ himself. Herriojj used to relish the fresh eggs in breakfast, wine before and during lunch and brandy in the night.

Question 8.
Do you think Tricki was enjoying his stay at the hospital? [CBSE 2011]
Answer:
Yes, Tricki was definitely enjoying his stay at the hospital. He had befriended the gang of shabby household dogs. He had found a new joy in being bowled over, trampled on and squashed. He had also become very energetic. He used to play and run all day long with the dogs. He was having a great time.

Long Answer (Value Based) Type Questions [8 Marks each]

Question 1.
Excess of everything is bad. Comment in the wake of Mrs Pumphrey’s love for Tricki.
Answer:
Mrs Pumphrey was a rich woman who loved her dog very much. She loved to live a comfortable and lavish life and also wanted her dog to spend a similar one. She had maintained a wardrobe full of fancy fur coats, dresses, beds etc for Tricki. Apart from this, she used to overfeed Tricki out of her love and concern. She used to serve him cod-liver oil and malt between the main meals and Horlicks after dinner to give him strength. She never realised that Tricki was a greedy dog and this would spoil his health. She could not even refuse to answer Tricki drooling for cream cakes and chocolates. Her overfeeding worsened Tricki’s condition. This made the dog lazy, inactive and obese. He used to lie on his rug and pant all day long. Mrs Pumphrey fed him excessively, spoiling Tricki’s health to such an extent that he had to be hospitalised. Even in the hospital she continued to convey Tricki her love through eggs, wine and brandy. Her fondness and care for Tricki proved that excess of everything made him fall sick.

Question 2.
Pen down incidences in support of values one should inculcate from Mr James Herriot. [CBSE 2015]
Answer:
Mr Herriot was a capable veterinary surgeon who treated Tricki. He was a very compassionate doctor and a wise and sympathetic human being. He showed his capabilities almost immediately when he advised Mrs Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict diet after understanding his symptoms. He can also be said to be an understanding and tactful person as he knew exactly how to free Tricki from the spoiling love of Mrs Pumphrey for his betterment. He does not operate upon the poor dog unnecessarily and adopts a practical approach to treat him. Mr James was a caring and polite individual as he successfully allays Mrs Pumphrey’s anxiety about Tricki’s recovery patiently. He was in all a good human being and a successful professional.

Question 3.
Do you think parents like Mrs Pumphrey exist? If yes, is it a good thing to pamper children? Why or why not? [CBSE 2012]
Answer:
Yes, parents like Mrs Pumphrey definitely exist. These people spoil their children by ptaking sure all their demands are met. They spoil their children in the name of love and care. They not only feed them junk but also spoil their social habits. This kind of a behaviour is very harmful for children. Such overprotective parental behaviour hinders their growth as adults. In fact it sows the seeds of greed and dependency in them They become stubborn and do not learn to value anything. For them, hard work is a myth as they get everything easily. Over pampered children often fail to face the hardships of life later, as for them life has been a cakewalk. Pampering children in moderation is healthy, but excess of it is harmful. It is not just bad for humans but also for animals, as we see in the story ‘A triumph of Surgery’.

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