Working with Language

A. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the words or phrases from the box. (You may not know the meaning of all the words. Look such words up in a dictionary, or ask your teacher.)

B. Use the clues given below to complete this crossword puzzle.

Across
1. very tired
2. had an angry look on the face
3. short trousers
4. a fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly
5. a small and naughty boy-fairy

Down
6. work that must be done everyday, often boring
7. a basket with a lid
8. gave a short, high-pitched cry
Answer –

Speaking
A. In the story Patrick does difficult things he hates to do, because the elf pretends he needs help. Have you ever done something difficult or frightening, by pretending about it in some way?
Tell your classmates about it.
Answer – Yes. Once I was asked to make a speech on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The speech was to be made before all the students and the teachers of the school. I thought it was very difficult. My class teacher, however, encouraged me and I was able to do my job well.

Or

Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other.
For example :
You may say, “I am not fond of homework.”
Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.”
Answer – Me – I do not like homework.
Friend – But my sister helps me. Now, it gives a boost to my marks.
Me – This idea doesn’t appeal to me. I am afraid it will be cheating.
Friend – No. It’s not cheating. My sister supports me by explaining the difficult points only.
Me – I see. So, you slowly develop a liking for it yourself.
Friend – Exactly. I have taken to doing my homework very regularly.
Me – Well, I will also try to develop a taste for it. Does the idea of having some help-books appeal to you?
Friend – Sure. They say it can be a boon if used properly.
Me – I am keen on trying it soon.
Friend – Good. I am sure, you will soon take to doing your homework.

C. Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out.
1. more and more books
2. too difficult
3. got up late, missed the bus
4. solved the mystery
Answer –
1. My father said to me that I read more and more books for my best knowledge.
2. This question’s answer is too difficult.
3. When he got up late in the morning, he missed the bus for Delhi.
4. Detective solved the mystery of robbery.

D. Look at this cartoon by R.K.Laxman. Read the sentences given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner.
1. What is it about?
2. Do you find it funny? If so, why?
3. Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?
Answer – 1. It is about a parent’s concern for the betterment of the child to work hard.
2. Yes, the cartoon is funny. Father orders the child to work hard with studies. But he forbids the boy to read the laws against child labour.
3. A cartoon is chiefly meant to make us laugh. It is also a serious drawing in one sense. It draws our attention to some problem that affects us all.

Working with the poem
1. Do you agree with what the poet says? Talk to your partner and complete these sentences.
(i) A house is made of lifeless brick and stone.
(ii) It has window glasses, a courtyard, tile floors, doors and a roof.
(iii) A home is made by loving and caring parents and children.
(iv) It has members who understand each other. They love and care for one another.

2. Now complete these sentence about your house and home.
(i) My house is a structure of bricks, marbles and tiles. It is very beautiful house with beautiful windows and door. Furniture of my house is very amazing. There are four room and one kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

(ii) The best thing about my home is that it is situated in front of a mountain. Every morning i can see the rising Sun. My all family member like our house.