Solution of Chapter 7. Packing (NCERT - Beehive Book)

Chapter Exercises

Thinking about the Text
Thinking about Language
Writing

Thinking about the Text

1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

How many characters are there in the narrative? Name them. (Don't forget the dog!)
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

Why did the narrator (Jerome) volunteer to do the packing?
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

How did George and Harris react to this? Did Jerome like their reaction?
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

What was Jerome's real intention when he offered to pack?
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

What did Harris say after the bag was shut and strapped? Why do you think he waited till then to ask?
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

What "horrible idea occurred to Jerome a little later?
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

Where did Jerome finally find the toothbrush?
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

Why did Jerome have to reopen the packed bag?
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

What did George and Harris offer to pack and why?
1

Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

While packing the hamper, George and Harris do a number of foolish and funny things. Tick the statements that are true.


(i) They started with breaking a cup.


(ii) They also broke a plate.


(iii) They squashed a tomato.


(iv) They trod on the butter.


(v) They stepped on a banana.


(vi) They put things behind them, and couldn't find them.


(vii) They stepped on things.


(viii) They packed the pictures at the bottom and put heavy things on top.


(ix) They upset almost everything.


(x) They were very good at packing.
2

What does Jerome say was Montmorency's ambition in life? What do you think of Montmorency and why?
3

Discuss in groups and answer the following in two or three paragraphs. (100-150 words)

Of the three, Jerome, George and Harris, who do you think is the best or worst packer? Support your answer with details from the text.
3

Discuss in groups and answer the following in two or three paragraphs. (100-150 words)

How did Montmorency 'contribute' to the packing?
3

Discuss in groups and answer the following in two or three paragraphs. (100-150 words)

Do you find this story funny? What are the humorous elements in it'?(Pick out at least three; think about what happens, as well as how it is described.)

Thinking about Language

1

Match the words/phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B.


A



B



(1) slaving



(i) a quarrel or an argument



(2) chaos



(ii) remove something from inside another thing using a sharp tool



(3) rummage



(iii) strange, mysterious, difficult to explain



(4) scrape out



(iv) finish successfully, achieve



(5) stumble over, tumble into



(v) search for something by moving things around hurriedly or carelessly



(6) accomplish



(vi) complete confusion and disorder



(7) uncanny



(vii) fall, or step awkwardly while walking



(8) (to have or get into) a row



(viii) working hard
2

Use suitable words or phrases from Column-A above to complete the paragraph given below.

A Traffic Jam


During power cuts, when traffic lights go off, there is utter_______ at crossroads. Drivers add to the confusion by________over their right of way, and nearly come to blows. Sometimes passers-by, seeing a few policemen__________ at regulating traffic, step in to help. This gives them a feeling of having_______ something.
3

Look at the sentences below. Notice that the verbs (Italicized) are all in their bare form.

(a) Simple commands:


- Stand up!


- Put it here


(b) Directions: (to reach your home)


Board Bus No. 121 and get down at Sagar Restaurant. From there turn right and walk till you reach a book shop. My home is just behind the shop.


(c) Do's and Don'ts:


1. Always get up for your elders.


2. Don't shout in class.


(d) Instructions for making a fruit salad-


Ingredients


Oranges - 2


Pineapple - one large piece


Cherries - 250 grams


Bananas- 2


(Any other fruit you like)


Wash the fruit. Cut them into small pieces. Mix them well. Add a few drops of lime juice. Add sugar to taste. Now add some cream (or ice-cream if you wish to make fruit salad with ice-cream.)


(1) Now work in pairs. Give


(i) two commands to your partner.


(ii) two do's and don'ts to a new student in your class.


(iii) directions to get to each other's houses.


(iv) instructions for moving the body in an exercise or a dance, or for cooking something.
3

The table below has some proverbs telling you what to do and what not to do. Fill in the blanks and add a few more such proverbs to the table.


Positive



Negative



(i) Save for a rainy day.



(i) Don’t cry over spilt milk.



(ii) Make hay while the sun shines.



(ii) Don't put the cart before the horse.



(iii) ____ before you leap.



(iii) ____a mountain out of a mole hill.



(iv) ____and let live.



(iv) ____all your eggs in one basket.

Writing

1

You have seen how Jerome, George and Harris mess up their packing, especially of the hamper. From their mistakes you must have thought of some 'dos' and 'don'ts" for packing. Can you give some tips for packing by completing the paragraph below?

First pack all the heavy items, especially the ones you don't need right away. Then. . .


Here are some words and phrases you can use to begin your sentences with:


● Then ● Next ● Now


● Remember ● Don't forget ● At last/ Finally