Solutions of chapter 2. A Gift of Chappals | NCERT English - Honeycomb

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What is the secret that Meena shares with Mridu in the backyard?

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How does Ravi get milk for the kitten?

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Who does he says the kitten's ancestors are? Do you believe him?

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Ravi has a lot to say about M.P. Poonai. This shows that :

(i) he is merely trying to impress Mridu.

(ii) his knowledge of history is sound.

(iii) he has a rich imagination.

(iv) he is an intelligent child.

Which of these statements do you agree/disagree too?

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What was the noise that startled Mridu and frightened Mahendran?

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The music-master is making lovely music. Read aloud the sentence in the text that expresses this idea.

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Had the beggar come to Rukku Manni's house for the first time? Give reasons for your answer.

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"A sharp V-shaped line had formed between her eyebrows." What does it suggest to you about Rukku Manni's mood?

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Complete the following sentences.

(i) Ravi compares Lalli's playing the violin to ____________

(ii) Trying to hide beneath the tray of chilies, Mahendran ____________

(iii) The teacher played the few notes on his violin and Lalli ____________

(iv) The beggar said that the kind ladies of the household ____________

(v) After the lesson was over, the music teacher asked Lalli if ____________

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Describe the music teacher, as seen from the window.

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What makes Mridu conclude that the beggar has no money to buy chappals?

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What does she suggest to show her concern?

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"Have you, children……." She began, And then, seeing they are curiously quiet, went on more slowly, "seen anyone lurking around the verandah?"

(i) What do you think Rukku Manni really wanted to ask?

(ii) Why did she change her question?

(iii) What did she think had happened?

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On getting Gopu Mama's chappals, the music teacher tried not to look too happy. Why?

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On getting a gift of chappals, the beggar vanished in a minute. Why was he in such a hurry to leave?

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Walking towards the kitchen with Mridu and Meena, Rukku Manni began to laugh. What made her laugh?

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Read the following sentences.

Rewrite each of the following pairs of sentences as a single sentence. Use ‘if' at the beginning of the sentence.

(i) Don't tire yourself now. You won't be able to work in the evening.

(ii) Study regularly. You'll do well in the examination.

(iii) Work hard. You'll pass the examination in the first division.

(iv) Be polite to people. They'll also be polite to you.

(v) Don't tease the dog. It'll bite you.

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Fill in the blanks in the following paragraph.

Today is Sunday. I'm wondering whether I should stay at home or go out. If I………..(go) out, I …….. (miss) the lovely Sunday lunch at home. If I …………. (stay) for lunch, I ……….. (miss) the Sunday film showing at Archana Theatre. I think I'll go out and see the film, only to avoid getting too fat.

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Complete each sentence below by appropriately using any of the following :

If you want to/if you don't want to/if you want him to

(i) Don't go to the theatre …………………….

(ii) He'll post your letter ………………………..

(iii) Please use my pen ………………………..

(iv) He'll lend you his umbrella ……………

(v) My neighbor, Ramesh, will take you to the doctor ………………………………….

(vi) Don't eat it …………………………..

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Discuss in small groups

● If you want to give away something of your own to the needy, would it be better to ask your elders first?

● Is there someone of your age in the family two is very talkative? Do you find her/him interesting and impressive or otherwise? Share your ideas with other in the group.

● Has Rukku Manni done exactly the same as the children? In your opinion, then is it right for one party to blame the other?

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Ask one another questions about likes/dislikes/preferences/hobbies/personal characteristics. Use the following questions and sentence openings.

(i) What do you enjoy doing after school?

(ii) What do you like in general?

(iii) Do you play any game?

(iv) Would you mind if I listened to music after dinner?

(v) Will it be all right if I ………………….?

(vi) Is there anything you dislike, particularly?

(vii) Do you like to attend parties?

(viii) Would you say you are ……………..?

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