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Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Guide Pdf Prose Chapter 2 I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Solutions Prose Chapter 2 I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore

9th English Guide I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore InText Questions and Answers

Question 1.
What was the old house built with?
Answer:
The old house was built with solid block of granite.

Question 2.
Does the narrator still live in the house?
Answer:
No, the narrator does not live in the house still.

Question 3.
How did the narrator get the iron cross?
Answer:
The visitor hid some marbles, a book, a few old coins, and an Iron Cross in the jackfruit tree.

Question 4.
Do you think the girl kept the iron cross?
Answer:
Yes, the author gave the cross to the girl. Though she hesitated to accept it, she kept it for herself.

9th English Guide I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore Textbook Questions and Answers

A. Based on your understanding of the story, indicate either ‘T'(True) or ‘F’( False) against the columns.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. False
10. False

B. Based on your understanding of the story, answer the following questions by choosing the correct answer.

Question 1.
The story I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore highlights the importance of ________
(a) old age.
(b) youth.
(c) adulthood.
(d) middle age.
Answer:
(b) youth.

Question 2.
The house which was visited by the man ________
(a) remained unchanged.
(b) was totally changed.
(c) was slightly repaired.
(d) was given a facelift
Answer:
(a) remained unchanged.

Question 3.
Who said, “A blessing rests on the house where the shadow of a tree falls”?
(a) grandmother
(b) grandfather
(c) uncle
(d) the narratoi
Answer:
(a) grandmother

Question 4.
The author came back to the house because he ________
(a) wanted to see the jackfruit tree.
(b) was looking for his lost youth.
(c) wanted to look again at his old house
(d) wanted to buy the house.
Answer:
(c) wanted to look again at his old house

Question 5.
He gifted ________ to the little girl.
(a) an iron cross
(b) a bronze medal
(c) marbles
(d) old coins
Answer:
(a) an iron cross

C. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

Question 1.
Explain: “Blessings rest on the house where the shadow’ if a tree falls.”
Answer:
We, humans, treat Nature as God. Nature’s gifts have always been thanked and taken. If a house has the shadow of a tree falling on it, then the inmates of the house have a feeling of being protected, guarded, and blessed under the bowers of God.

Question 2.
What did the writer observe about the house?
Answer:
The writer observed that the house stood firm and it was not altered even after many years. So he was glad to see the house and the jackfruit tree beside it. hi.

Question 3.
What was the local superstition about trees?
Answer:
The belief the local people had about trees was that when the shadow of the tree falls on a house that house is blessed by God.

Question 4.
What did the Narrator do with the turnstile when he was a boy?
Answer:
When the narrator was a boy, he used to swing on the turnstile going round and round until he was quite dizzy.

Question 5.
Who is the owner of the house now?
Answer:
Colonel is the owner of the house now.

Question 6.
Why did the narrator return to his old house?
Answer:
The narrator wanted to see the old house and his treasures which he had left in the jack-fruit tree when they sold the house.

Question 7.
How did he get back the Iron Cross?
Answer:
The girl who lived in the house where Bond had spent his early days climbed up the tree and got for him the old Iron Cross from the hollow space. Bond kept it there approximately twenty-five years before.

Question 8.
Who did the house belong to originally?
Answer:
The old house belonged to the narrator’s grandparents originally. It was sold after the grandmother’s death.

Question 9.
What did he do with the old Iron Cross?
Answer:
He returned the old Iron Cross to the girl because Bond did not go there in search of the Cross but for his youth.

Question 10.
Where had he left his childhood treasures?
Answer:
He had left his childhood treasures in a small hollow in the jack fruit tree.

Additional questions and answers:

Question 1.
What is a turnstile?
Answer:
A turnstile is a mechanical gate consisting of revolving horizontal arms fixed to a vertical post. Only one person at a time can pass through it.

Question 2.
What is trapaze?
Answer:
A trapaze is a horizontal bar hanging by two ropes and free to swing, used by acrobats in a circus.

Question 3.
How old was the girl? How was she?
Answer:
The girl was only twelve or thirteen years old. She was with lively eyes and long black hair.

Question 4.
What did the narrator decide instead of going around the gate?
Answer:
He decided to climb over the wall instead of going around the wall

Question 5.
Where and how did the narrator slither down?
Answer:
The narrator slithered down into a flower – bed shattering the stem of a hollyhock.

Question 6.
Why did not the narrator want to climb the tree?
Answer:
The narrator did not want to climb the tree because he was breathing heavily when he climbed over the wall.

Question 7.
What did the narrator keep in a small hollow?
Answer:
‘Hie narrator kept some of his treasures in a small hollow in the tree.

Question 8.
What did the treasures contain?
Answer:
The treasures contained marbles he had won, a book he wasn’t supposed to read, a few old coins, and his grandfather’s Iron cross.

Question 9.
What did the narrator compare him with?
Answer:
The narrator compared him with a bit of a crow collecting the bright things and putting them away.

Question 10.
What was the iron cross?
Answer:
The Iron cross was a German decoration awarded for bravery during world war I.

Question 11.
What is meant by German decoration?
Answer:
A. German decoration is the bravery award given to a soldier who fought bravely and selflessly.

Question 12.
Why did the narrator forget all about the Iron cross?
Answer:
The narrator was so excited while packing and saying goodbye to people and thinking about the ship he was going to sail. So he simply forgot all about the Iron cross.

Question 13.
Why did she run breathlessly?
Answer:
She found a rusty old medal. So she ran breathlessly towards the narrator to give it to him.

Question 14.
What would have happened if the girl hadn’t climbed the tree?
Answer:
If the girl hadn’t climbed the tree the old medal would have remained in the three for another twenty five years.

Question 15.
What did he do at the end?
Answer:
He looked back and waved to her. Then he quickened his steps and moved briskly towards the bus stop. There was sprightliness in his step and something cried aloud in his heart.

Question 16.
What made the Mood course in his veins?
Answer:
The mango scented summer breeze made the blood course in his veins.

Question 17.
What did the narrator forget for a moment?
Answer:
The narrator forgot for a moment that he couldn’t climb trees anymore.

D. Match the words in column A with the meanings in column B by drawing a line as shown.

Answer:

1. f
2. e, h
3. a
4. b
5. c, j
6. d
7. c, j
8. i
9. e, h
10. g

E. Read these shortened forms of words and write the full form for the remaining words and complete the table given below.

won’t : will not
I’d : I had/1 would
I’ll : I will

Answer:

Speaking

F. You are visiting the primary school where you studied classes I to IV, after six years. You get a chance to go to your standard two classroom and you are permitted to sit at the same place where you used to sit.

Question 1.
What would you remember?
Answer:
I would remember the happy times spent in my classroom with my friends. My place in the classroom and learn writing again in the four lines on the board etc.

Question 2.
Describe your feelings at that time.
Answer:
I was happy and proud to come back to my standard two classroom to sit on the small bench after six years with the little kids.

Question 3.
Who do you miss very badly, your friends or teachers?
Answer:
Of course friends, we cannot deny the very important role played by the teachers in shaping us into what we are today. Missing only the friends because every second of the school timings was made a memorable one by them only.

Question 4.
Share your thoughts with the class.
Answer:
I recall my memory. It is still fresh. I was too small. I used to sit in the front row. I remember the lots of sum we had to do in arithmetic. I was good at arithmetic. So I was my teacher’s pet. My classmates were very friendly as I stood first in my class. I am proud of my friends and teachers.

Writing

G. On seeing these pictures, you would have gone down your memory lane. Write a paragraph in about 50 words describing your favorite sport when you were young.

Answer:
My Favourite Sport:
Everyone has a favourite sport. My favourite sport is football. It is a fun game to watch and play. I like every sport but football is my favourite because I love to play it. All my life I have been playing football, from the backyard to high school. Football has also provided me with a lot of memories that I can never forget. One memory is winning the Junior football trophy in high school. That is something I will never forget. Also, my family is a football family. My dad is also a football player.

H. Based on the story and your own ideas write your answers in about 80 to 100 words each.

Question 1.
Imagine yourself as the writer. Narrate the story of your visit to your ancestral house.
Answer:
I decided in the middle of my age to relive some of the moments by practically visiting the spot. So, I went to Dehra where I spent my childhood days with my grandparents. I observed from far and noticed that the house has not changed much. I was happy to see the blocks of granite building and the jackfruit tree. Turnstile, where I swung round and round, was missing. Tall hollyhocks grew on one side of the wall that was built in that place.

When the girl invited me inside the house I climbed over the wall but couldn’t land safely. I didn’t enter the house but spent some time sitting on the stone bench under a mango tree. I recalled the music of a piano, the chiming of a grandfather clock, the cranking up of the old car of my grandfather, the constant Twitter of budgerigars on the veranda, and my treasure stacked in a hollow space of the jackfruit tree. All these memories relived gave me a lot of strength, happiness, and boosted me too.

(OR)

One day I had been to our ancestral house. The house was old but strong. I waited at the gate. A boy came and asked about me. He took me into his house. His mother was there. His father had gone on a business trip. My eyes searched for my precious things. I had left them when we left the house. I took the boy into an inner room. I climbed up the ladder and searched in the upper shelf. I found it at last. I became very happy.

It was my grand father’s air-gun. I brought it down carefully. They were surprised to see my precious treasure. I was allowed to take it with me. I thanked them and left the place. Tears rolled down my cheek in joy as I walked down the road as fast as I could. I will be very careful to keep it with me in remembrance of my old grandfather.

Question 2.
The man who came to the house gave the cross as a gift to the girl. Why did he do this? What do you think would have happened if he had taken back the cross with him? Paragraph for Toppers
Answer:
Lesson : I can’t climb trees anymore
Author : Ruskin Bond
Character : High expectations lead to high disappointments
Theme : Author and the girl

The man visited his old house. The girl allowed him to enter the house. She was kind and polite. The man realized that he too was old after climbing over the wall. He lost his hope of climbing the tree to find out his treasures. The girl climbed the tree and brought down the Iron cross. He was glad to see the dusted cross. He wanted to show his gratitude to her. So he gave it to the girl

If the writer had not given the Iron cross to the girl, he would have failed to be thankful. He might have been happy. But he would have missed the opportunity to express his kindness and love to the girl. The girl was also happy to accept the Iron cross as an honor for her adventure. The kind act of the ran made both the giver and the receiver happy at the same time. Let us give our love to mankind with all our kinds.

“Giving is better than receiving”

(OR)

Hie man visited his old house. A girl in the house invited him. The man could not climb over the wail. He understood that he had grown old. So he felt that it was not easy to climb up the tree. The girl was smart to climb up the tree and help him. The girl found out the iron cross, marbles and old coins. He was very happy to see the rusted iron cross. He gave it to her as his gift.

If the writer had not given the iron cross to the girl, he would have failed to be thankful. His happiness might be a normal one. Their friendship might not last long. The girl had no mind to own it. As she got it as a gift, she could understand the greatness of the man. By giving the iron cross to the girl, he won her heart. They exchanged their love which was priceless.

“God blesses the giver than the receiver”

I. Write a letter to your friend describing your ancestral house.

Answer:

75, Peace street, Angel Nagar, Nagercoil – 16 7th July, 2018 Dear Queeny, I am delighted to write to you about my visit to our ancestral house. Last Saturday I had gone there with my parents. It is an old house built with granite stones. There are lot of trees and garden plants in the garden. My grandparents still live there. There was an old swing beside the house. I started swinging for some time. 1 found some of my toys and dolls. I remembered my childhood days. I took some of them with me. I wish to spend my vacation there. I realized that rural life is comfortable than city life. We who live in the towns and cities miss the comforts a lot. Well, convey my love and regards to your mom and dad. Yours lovingly Angelina. To S. Queeny, D/O Mr. K. Sukumar 52, Dolly villa Mahima Nagar, Thakkalay.

Grammar:

A. Work with a partner and fill in the table with information about your locality. You may add more information, if necessary. When you finish filling the table, write a short paragraph comparing the two places.

Answer:

B. Give your opinion and compare the items in each picture using -er, more, less, or an irregular form. Use the words. You may form your sentences in more than one way.

Question 1.
Healthy, wholesome, calorific
Answer:
a. Fresh food is healthier than junk food.
b. Fresh food is more wholesome than junk food
c. Fresh food is more calorific than junk food

Question 2.
eco – friendly economical, safer
Answer:
a. Cycling is more eco – friendly than motorcycling
b. Cycling is more economical than motorcycling
c. Cycling is safer than motorcycling

Question 3.
educational, interesting, trendy
Answer:
a. A mobile phone is more educational than a radio
b. A mobile phone is more interesting than a radio
c. A mobile phone is trendier than radio

Question 4.
safe, comfort table, quick
Answer:
a. Train journey is safer than bus journey
b. Train journey is more comfortable than bus journey,
c. Train journey is quicker than bus journey

Question 5.
cozy, costly, sturdy
Answer:
a. A sofa is cozier than a chair
b. A sofa is costlier than a chair
c. A sofa is sturdier than a chair

C. Look at the bar-graph. Write five sentences using the appropriate degrees of comparison.

Answer:
1. Bungee jumping is the most popular adventure sports in 2017
2. Paragliding is as popular as surfing in 2001.
3. Rock climbing in 2017 is as popular as paragliding and surfing in 2011.
4. Surfing is the least popular adventure sort in the year 2017.
5. In the year 2011 Rafting is as popular as Bungee jumping.

D. Listen to the conversation between Leena and her mother and list down a few new words. Using a dictionary find out the meaning for those words.

Answer:

E. Just a Minute

Sample Speech:
Respected principal/Headmaster/Headmistress, teachers and friends. We are all proud citizens of India. 26th of January is celebrated as Republic Day in India every year. On this day in 1950, India became a Democratic Republic. Celebrations are held every year on this day throughout the country. On 26th January, 1950 the constitution came into force.

We commemorate this day to recall and show respect to the day on which the foundation was officially laid in our country. This means that the people of our country rule themselves and all are equal and free. The government is ruled by elected representatives by the people of our country and hence the supreme power is held by the people of India.

A few suggested topics:

• My school
• My country
• friendship
• Teachers Day
• Independence Day
• Children’s Day
• Pongal celebration
• Deepavali
• Christmas
• Forest and its uses.

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 10th English Guide Pdf Prose Chapter 4 The Attic Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 10th English Solutions Prose Chapter 4 The Attic

Warm up

Look at the image given below.

Question 1.
Pick out the qualities that you possess and qualities that you expect from your siblings / friends.
Answer:

Question 2.
Working in pairs, find out the mutual qualities that you and your friend share. Justify your top priority with his / hers. Mutual Qualities I and my friends share. Top priority with his / hers.
Answer:

1. Love
2. Forgiveness
3. Friendship

Forgiveness is the top priority of all these mutual qualities. Forgiveness is possible if only one has love for others. This unique quality paves way to forgiveness and freindship.

Question 3.
Discuss in group the need for human values?
Answer:
Man is a social animal. Man possesses human values which makes him superior. The human values unite the human beings. These values make each human being to love, care, forgive and respect one another. Faith is another virtue that helps us be hopeful in life and other matters. It helps us to have confidence and courage.

10th English Guide The Attic InText Questions and Answers

Question (a)
When did Aditya leave the local school?
Answer:
Aditya left the local school after he had passed the matriculation examination.

Question (b)
Why did Aditya think that the school would not be recognisable?
Answer:
The School had undergone many changes. So Aditya thought that the school would not be recognisable.

Question (c)
Who were Aditya’s ancestors?
Answer:
Aditya’s ancestors were once the Zamindars.

Question (d)
How was the landscape through which they travelled?
Answer:
The landscape was spotted with paddy fields on either side of the road.

Question (e)
What did Aditya visit?
Answer:
Aditya visited his school first. Beyond the iron gates were the playing field and the two-storeyed school building.

Question (f)
Where was Nagen’s uncle’s shop?
Answer:
Nagen’s uncle’s shop was next to the grocery shop and opposite the Lord Shiva temple.

Question (g)
Besides tea, what did Nagen’s uncle have in his shop?
Answer:
Besides tea, he had biscuits and savouries.

Question (h)
What did Nagen’s uncle tell about Sanyal?
Answer:
Nagen’s uncle told that Sanyal was short of sight and hearing. He had no money to buy spectacles.

Question (i)
In what way was Mr. Sanyal’s behaviour strange?
Answer:
Mr. Sanyal suddenly stood up, stretched himself, raised his lean right arm, and with eyes wide open, began to recite a poem by Tagore – “Panraksha”. After reciting, he left the place making a gesture of Namaste to nobody in particular.

Question (j)
What did Nagen’s uncle tell about Sanyal’s past life?
Answer:
Sanyal led a cursed life. He sold his lands to do his daughter’s marriage. He had lost his wife and son.

Question (k)
How did Sanyal show that he had a sense of self-respect?
Answer:
Sanyal had tea and biscuits in Nagen’s tea shop. But he never failed to pay for it. This shows that he had a sense of self-respect.

Question (l)
Why was the attics favourite place for the children?
Answer:
They seem to be in a world of their own.

Question (m)
What did Aditya do on reaching the attic?
Answer:
He searched for an article and found it on top of the packing case in the attic.

Question (n)
What did the jeweller say about the article?
Answer:
The jeweller told that the article was an antique.

Question (o)
Was Sanyal happy about his visitors?
Answer:
No, he was not happy about his visitors.

Question (p)
Why did Sanyal recite the poem ¡n the tea shop earlier?
Answer:
She recited the poem in order to make Aditya remember the incidents on the prize-giving day.

Question (q)
What was engraved on the medal?
Answer:
Sriman Sasanka Sanyal – Special Prize for Recitation – 1948.

10th English Guide The Attic Textbook Questions and Answers

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

Question 1.
Write a few lines about the owner of the shop?
Answer:
The owner of the shop was Nagen’s uncle. He was sixty. He was rustic in appearance. He was white neatly combed hair and clean look. He was wearing dhoti and a blue striped shirt with a green shawl over it.

Question 2.
What was the daily routine of Sanyal?
Answer:
Sanyal comes to the tea shop, has tea and biscuits, and always remembers to pay for it as he has an acute sense of self-respect.

Question 3.
Why was there a sudden change in Aditya’s expression?
Answer:
On hearing Sanyal recite the poem. It was the same poem recited on the prize-giving day. So there was a sudden change in Aditya’s expression.

Question 4.
Why did Aditya decide to visit his ancestral home?
Answer:
Aditya decided to visit his ancestral house to take the medal from his attic.

Question 5.
What was the condition of the attic?
Answer:
A portion of the wall of the attic had damaged. The floor was dirty with straw and bird’s dropping.

Question 6.
When did Aditya heave a sigh of relief? why?
Answer:
Aditya heaved a sigh of relief, when he had got what he had been looking for in the attic. It was a silver medal belonged to Sanyal. He took it from him twenty-nine years ago and lied that was lost. Now he wanted to return it to him.

Question 7.
Why did Aditya and his friend go to the jeweller?
Answer:
To find out the weight of the silver medal.

Question 8.
What did Aditya offer Sanyal?
Answer:
Aditya offered Sanyal one hundred and fifty rupees. It was the price of the medal, which Sanyal received in school for recitation.

Question 9.
‘Your grievances are absolutely justified’ Who says this to whom? Why?
Answer:
Aditya said these words to Sanyal. He had wished to pay the cost of the medal to him.

Additional Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Where did Aditya continue his studies after his Matriculation examination?
Answer:
Aditya continued his studies in Calcutta after his matriculation examination.

Question 2.
When did Aditya leave his ancestral house?
Answer:
Aditya left his ancestral house twenty-nine years ago.

Question 3.
Who were the Zamindar of Bramhapur?
Answer:
Aditya’s ancestors were the Zamindar of Bramhapur.

Question 4.
What did Aditya’s father do in Kolkata?
Answer:
Aditya’s father set up his own business in Kolkata.

Question 5.
What happened after Aditya’s father’s death?
Answer:
Aditya was looking after his father’s business, after his death.

Question 6.
Where did Aditya and his friend decide to go and have tea?
Answer:
Aditya and his friend decided to go and have tea at Nagen’s tea shop.

Question 7.
Where were Aditya and his friend coming from?
Answer:
Aditya and his friend were coming from Deodarganj.

Question 8.
What did Aditya and his friend ask Nagen’s uncle to give them?
Answer:
Aditya and his friend asked Nagen’s uncle to give them two nankhatai each.

Question 9.
Why did Nagen’s uncle remind Mr. Sanyal to go home?
Answer:
Nagen uncle reminded Mr. Sanyal to go home as it was already 4 p.m

Question 10.
What was Sanyal doing when Aditya and his friend enter Sanyal’s house?
Answer:
Sanyal was busy reciting verses from Tagore when Aditya and his friend entered his house.

Question 11.
How did Sanyal recognise Aditya at Nagen uncle’s tea shop?
Answer:
Sanyal recognised Aditya at Nagen uncle’s tea shop by the mole on his right cheek.

Question 12.
Why did Sanyal recite the same poem he had recited on the prize-giving day?
Answer:
Sanyal recited the same poem that he had recited on the prize-giving day so that Aditya might remember the incidents of that day.

Question 13.
What did Aditya request Sanyal with the money?
Answer:
Aditya requested Sanyal that he would be happy if he had accepted the money.

Question 14.
Why did Sanyal not accept the money?
Answer:
Sanyal did not accept the money because the money would be spent soon.

Question 15.
How would Sanyal have forgotten the unpleasant incident of his childhood?
Answer:
Sanyal would have forgotten the unpleasant incident of his childhood if he could get the medal back.

Question 16.
What happened eventually after twenty-nine long years?
Answer:
The medal that had been hidden in the attic for twenty – nine long years was eventually restored to its owner.

B. Answer in detail the following questions in about 100-150 words.

Question 1.
Give a detailed account of all thoughts and questions in the narrator’s mind while accompanying Aditya from the tea shop to Sanyal’s house?
Answer:
The narrator had noticed the keen interest of Aditya in seeing the tea shop at Bramhapur if it still existed. They saw Sasanka Sanyal another customer seated in one comer of the Nagen’s Tea Cabin. When that customer was asked to leave by Nagen the owner, he behaved strangely and reacted sharply. Before leaving the place, he stretched himself, raised his lean arm and with diluted eyes recited a poem by Tagore.

On hearing this poem and seeing the customer’s strange gesture of Namaste, Aditya’s expression changed. The narrator noticed the eagerness in Aditya to know who the gentlemen were and what he was doing. The information he had received from Nagen’s uncle perturbed Aditya. He was distressed perhaps to know that the man lost his wife and only son last year.

When he left, Aditya was bent on knowing where the gentleman stayed and drove straight to his ancestral house with firm determination. His nerves seemed overwrought for some reason and he felt a strong necessity to visit his house. Aditya was totally a different person now and he expressed keen interest to visit his house where he lived twenty-nine years ago.
“Memories are sometimes pleasant yet disturbing.”

(OR)

Title: The Attic
Author: Satyajit Ray
Character: Aditya, his friend, Nagens Uncle and Sasanka Sanyal
Theme: Every moment is a memory waiting to happen.

The narrator and Aditya visited Nagen’s tea shop. Aditya was surprised to see the strange behaviour of Sanyal. But Sanyal noticed the change in Aditya’s expression. Aditya did not give any reason for it. He collected the details about Sanyal from Nagen’s uncle. He went to his ancestral house.

The narrator thought that Aditya wanted to see his house. He went there and found a medal in the attic. He took it to the jeweller to find out the weight. The narrator asked what it was. He told him that he would know about it soon. Then they went to Jogesh Kabiraj’s house. There they saw Mr. Sanyal. Now the narrator cleared all his doubts through Aditya’s actions.

(OR)

1. The narrator and Aditya visited Nagen’s tea shop
2. Aditya was surprised to see Sanyal’s strange behaviour
3. Mr. Sanyal also noticed the change in Adítya’s expression.
4. Aditya gave no reason for it.
5. He got the detail about Sanyal from Nagen’s uncle.
6. He went to his ancestral house.
7. He found a medal there ¡n the attic.
8. He did not tell the narrator anything about it.
9. He went to the jeweller to find out its weight.
10. Then he went to Jogesh Kabirajts house.
11. There they saw Mr.Sanyal.
12. Now the narrator understood everything about Aditya’s actions.

Question 2.
‘Man does change with time – What were the various changes that came about in Aditya?
Answer:
Introduction:
Twenty-nine years ago, Aditya was the child of a wealthy family. Sanyal and Aditya studied in the same school. Sanyal was always in the first position. Aditya was jealous of Sanyal. One day he took the medal of Sanyal and did not return to him. He told me that he last it.

Narrator’s visit:
The narrator and his friend Aditya had visited Aditya’s village after 29 years. They went to Nagen’s uncle’s tea shop. They saw green fields on either side of the road. They met Nagen uncle. They had tea and biscuits in Nagen’s uncle’s shop.

Visiting Sanyal:
They met Sasanka Sanyal there. Sanyal suddenly stood up and began to recite the poem “Panraksha” by Tagore. The narrator noticed a sudden change in Aditya’s face. Aditya wanted to see his ancestral house. After reaching, he went to the attic and searched for a medal. The narrator was confused. They went to the jeweller to find out the weight. Not knowing the narrator asked Aditya to which he didn’t answer.

Conclusion:
They went to Kabiraj’s house where Sanyal stayed. Aditya confessed Sanyal for his act of stealing his medal.Then only the narrator know all answers for the questions in his mind.

Title: The Attic
Author: Satyajit Ray
Character: Aditya, his friend, Nagen’s Uncle and Sasanka Sanyal .
Theme: Every moment is a memory waiting to happen.

The narrator and Aditya visited Nagen’s tea shop. Aditya was surprised to see the strange behaviour of Sanyal. But Sanyal noticed the change in Aditya’s expression. Aditya did not give any reason for it. He collected the details about Sanyal from Nagen’s uncle. He went to his ancestral house.

The narrator thought that Aditya wanted to see his house. He went there and found a medal in the attic. He took it to the jeweller to find out the weight. The narrator asked what it was. He told him that he would know about it soon. Then they went to Jogesh Kabiraj’s house. There they saw Mr. Sanyal. Now the narrator cleared all his doubts through Aditya’s actions.

(OR)

1. Aditya visited his village after 29 years
2. He saw Sanyal at the tea shop
3. Sanyal recited a poem.
4. Aditya was shocked.
5. He visited his old house.
6. He found a medal in the Attic.
7. He met Sanyal and paid 150 rupees.
8. Sanyal refused to take it.
9. He asked for the medal.
10. He got the medal and felt very happy.

Question 3.
Give a brief character sketch of Sasanka Sanyal?
Answer:
Conclusion:
Aditya brought the medal and gave it to Sanyal. He was happy. His joy has no bounds when he got the medal back. For him, his reputation was greater than the money.

Sasanka Sanyal was a wise and intelligent student. Perhaps luck never favoured him. He may have been a book-worm. However, he was overpowered by his friends because of his innocence. Hence, Aditya Narayan Chowdhury exploits him and takes away the Silver medal that he had received for Poetry Recitation. He had a wonderful memory power and could recall every single incident of his past.

He remembered Aditya when he saw him in Nagen’s Tea Cabin and confirmed his memory seeing his mole on the right cheek. He was rude in his behavior towards Aditya as he did not want to suppress his feelings and vented out his anger on him. He was remorseful after the death of his family members.

He whiled away his time at Nagen’s shop yet never gave up his self-respect and paid for the cup of coffee and biscuits if in case he had. Financially, he wasn’t comfortable since he couldn’t afford even a spectacle because of his partial deformity in his eye-sight.
“Self-respect permeates every aspect of your life.”

(OR)

Sasanka Sanya and Aditya studied in the same school. Sanyal was a brilliant student. He always stood in the first position. Aditya was not good at their studies. He could not beat Sanyal. One day Sanyal received a prize for reciting Tagore’s poem, ‘Panraksha’. Aditya was jealous and he could not bear it. He took his medal and never returned it. Sanyal was angry but did not show it out.

They met again at Nagen’s tea shop after 29 years. Sanyal lived a cursed life. But he did not forget any incident of the past. He lost his wife and son. He sold his lands to get his daughter married. Then he got changed. Aditya gave him 150 rupees for the medal. But Sanyal refused it. He wanted his medal back. Aditya returned the medal to him. He was happy to regain his glory.

(OR)

1. Sasanka Sanyal and Aditya were class mates.
2. Sanyal was a brilliant student.
3. Aditya could not beat him.
4. One day Sanyal received a prize for reciting Tagore’s poem.
5. Aditya was jealous.
6. Aditya took the medal and never returned it.
7. After 29 years they met again at Nagen’s tea shop.
8. Sanyal led a cursed life without his wife and son.
9. Aditya gave 150 rupees as a price for his medal.
10. Sanyal wanted only his medal and not the money.
11. Aditya gave the medal and Sanyal was very happy

Vocabulary:

Compound words:
A compound word is a combination of two or more words that function as a single unit of meaning. Ex: two-storeyed, neatly-combed, overwrought.

C. Complete the following table with two more compound words.

Answer:

D. Combine the words in column A with those in column B to form compound words as many as you can.

Answer:

E. Form compound words from the boxes given below and fill in the blanks in the sentences that follow with the appropriate compound words.

Answer:

1. Siva visited the hairstylist to have a clean …………….
2. Tharani had given the sarees for ………………..
3. The ……………….. is a natural process that warms the earth’s surface.
4. Never wait for an ……………….. to wake you up.
5. The children were late to school as there was a ………………… near the toll plaza.
6. The government expects every individual to promptly pay the ………………….
7. People usually wear ……………….. during summer.
8. The patients were asked to sit in the ………………. until the doctor arrived.
9. With teamwork, we are able to multiply our ………………..
10. The room was looking bright with the colourful ………………..

Answers:

1. hair cut
2. dry cleaning
3. greenhouse
4. alarm clock
5. traffic jam
6. income tax
7. sunglasses
8. waiting room
9. output
10. wallpaper

Affixes:

F. (i) Form new words by adding appropriate prefix/suffix:

Answers:

1. inaccurate
2. misunderstand
3. malpractice
4. bio-technology
5. fashionable
6. indifferent/differential
7. childish/childhood
8. nationalise
9. original/originality
10. enjoyable

F. (ii) Frame sentences of your own using any five newly formed words.

1. He remembered …………… Childhood days.
2. There is a great ……………… advancement in the world.
3. This is an ……………… copy.
4. Ooty is ……………. in summer.
5. A few students were caught in ……………… in the public examination.

Answers:

1. childhood
2. technological
3. original
4. enjoyable
5. malpractice

G. Fill in the blanks by adding appropriate prefix/suffix to the words given in brackets.

1. He was sleeping ……………… on his couch. (comfort)
2. Kavya rides a ……………….. to school. (cycle)
3. There was only a ………………… of people in the theatre. (hand)
4. It is ………………. to cut sandalwood treeš. (legal)
5. The ………………. of the President has been expected for the last half an hour. (arrive)
6. The man behaved ………………… in front of the crowd. (normal)
7. Swathy had no ……………….. of visiting the doctor. (intend)
8. The bacteria are so small that you need a ……………….. to see them. (scope)

Answers:

1. comfortable
2. bicycle
3. handful
4. illegal
5. arrival
6. normally
7. intention
8. microscope

Grammar:

A. Complete the sentences given below choosing the right connectors given in brackets.

1. Call me ………………. you need money, (so that, in order that, in case)
2. I forgot …………….. I had to meet the Principal, (whether, that, if)
3. ……………….. he is ninety years old, he is in the pink of health, (when, since, though)
4. It is raining. Take an umbrella ………………. you will get drenched, (or else, and, but)
5. They faced many hardships ……………….. they are always cheerful, (although, nevertheless, otherwise)

Answers:

1. in case
2. that
3. Though
4. or else
5. nevertheless

B. Fill in the blanks with the connector that goes with the underlined words.

1. Both the minister ……………. the officers visited the affected areas.
2. Jaya teaches not only English ……………. Science.
3. Either Raghu …………… Bala will have to buy vegetables from the market.
4. No sooner did I enter the house ………….. it started drizzling.

Answers:

1. and
2. but also
3. or
4. than

C. Combine the pairs of sentences using appropriate connectors.

Question 1.
We came late. We did not miss the train?
Answer:
Although we came late, we did not miss the train

Question 2.
They checked the packet twice. Then they sealed it.
Answer:
After they checked the packet twice, they šealed it.

Question 3.
Sita saw a snake. At once she ran away?
Answer:
As soon as Sita saw a snake, she ran away.

Question 4.
Robert completed the project. Did he submit it to the teacher?
Answer:
When Robert completed the project, he submitted it to the teacher.

Question 5.
Yusuf was running at a high temperature. He could not take part in the competition?
Answer:
Since Yusuf was running a high temperature, he could not take part in the competition.

D. Tick the correct linker.

Answer:

E. Supply suitable linkers.

1. “ ………………. I was alive and had a human heart, “answered the statue, “I did not know what tears were, ……………….. I lived in the palace …………………. sorrow was not allowed to enter. My courtiers called me the Happy Prince …………………… Happy Indeed I was. So I lived and …………………. I died.
2. Many writers make incorrect sentences ……………………. they try to put sentences together. They may nake grammatical errors ………………….. leave out important punctuation marks. Making such mistakes is quite common ……………………. preparing the first draft. …………………. he must carefully edit his final draft.
3. In most large cities ………………… towns of our country, there are special schools for girls, there are many co-educational schools …………………. girls boys study together. Most parents allow their daughters to attend these schools, ……………….. there are some parents
are against such schools for girls …………………. the age of 14 or 15.
Answers:
1. When, for, where, and, so
2. when, and, while, so
3. and, likewise, where, and, but, who, after

Answer and J likewise where J and but 1 who after

2. Many writers make incorrect sentences they try to put sentences together. They may
make grammatical errors leave out important punctuation marks. Making such mistakes
is quite common in preparing the first draft. he must carefully edit his final
draft.
Answer when and while so

F. Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.

1. as / I / healthy / are / you / am / as
Answer:
I am as healthy as you are!

2. your / today / put on / new / since / is / birthday /dress / the
Answer:
Since today is your birthday puton the new dress.

3. allergic / dogs / Rani / though / is / to / of / six / she / them / has
Answer:
Though Rani is allergic to dogs, she has six of them.

4. speaks / Ruben / besides / German / languages / two
Answer:
Ruben speaks two languages besides German.

5. loan / apply / you / if / for / you / a / get / will / immediately / it /
Answer:
If you apply for a loan, you will get it immediately.

G. Nominalisation

Write the noun forms of the following words.

1. beautiful
2. breathe
3. enter
4. know
5. deafen
6. zealous
7. familiar
8. accept
9. dangerous

Answer:

1. beauty
2. breath
3. entrance
4. knowledge
5. deaf
6. zeal, zealot, zealousness
7. familiarity
8. acceptance
9. danger

H. Complete the following sentences using the noun form of the words given in brackets.

1. The boy had to give a proper …………………. for being late. (explain)
2. They could make ………………….. about the future. (predict)
3. At one point in life, he had no …………………. but to trust his friend. (choose)
4. The monuments are to be preserved because of their historical ………………… (significant)
5. It is very difficult to work with so many …………………. (distract)

Answers:

1. explanation
2. prediction
3. choice
4. significance
5. distraction

I. Rewrite the sentence nominalising the underlined words. The first one has been done for you.

Ex: Students work diligently to score well in exams.
Students work with diligence to score well in exams.

1. We succeeded in our attempt.
We got success in our attempt.

2. Nalini leads a happy life.
Nalini leads a life of happiness.

3. She failed and it disappointed her.
She failed and it was a disappointment to her.

4. India became an independent country in the year 1947.
India got independence in the year 1947

5. The child resembles her father.
The child has a resemblance of her father.

J. Combine the pairs of sentences given below into a single sentence using the noun form of the highlighted words.

1. He is an honest person. Everyone likes him.
Because of his honesty, everyone likes him.

2. Sathya gave an explanation. The police wanted her to prove it.
Though Sathya gave an explanation the police wanted proof for it.

3. He speaks well. It attracts all.
His speech gets an attraction from all.

4. Suresh is always punctual and regular. It has earned him a good job.
The punctuality and regularity of Suresh earned him a good job.

5. The policeman arrived quickly. It made us happy.
The quick arrival of the policeman made us happy.

K. Complete the sentences in the paragraph using the appropriate form of words given in brackets.

Question 1.
My sister wanted to go to Mumbai last week. She made a ………………. (decide) to buy a ticket at once. As ……………. (reserve) could be done online, she gave (prefer) to book a ticket that way. First, she collected ……………….. (inform) about the …………….. (arrive) and ………………. (depart) of trains and airplanes.
Answers:
decision, reservation, preference, information, arrival, departure

Question 2.
A few days later, Androcles was captured by his master. He had to suffer all kinds of ………………… (punish). At last, he was thrown to a lion which was in great ……………….. (hungry). It had been kept in an ……………….. (enclose) and had not been fed for several days. His friends stood there with ……………….. (tear) eyes as the lion rushed towards him. The lion stopped near him and stood for a while ………………… (look) at him. Then it lay down by his side like a pet dog. (obvious), the lion recognized Androcles and the ………………… (help) he had given it.
Answers:
punishment, hunger, enclosure, tearful, looking, obviously, help

L. Identify the phrases in the following sentences and classify them as Adjective, Adverb, or Noun phrases.

1. The girl in ………………. is my sister. [Adjective phrase]
2. Kohli hopes to win ……………….. [Noun phrase]
3. The train halts ……………….. [Adverb phrase]
4. I have never seen ………………. [Noun phrase]
5. She worked in …………………. [Adverb phrase]

Answers:

1. in blue saree
2. the trophy
3. at every junction
4. such a picture
5. an enthusiastic manner

Kinds Of Clauses:

1. Adverb Clause:
It modifies the verb, that is, it tells something about the action. This Clause gives details about the action.

Example:
The students were sitting quietly in the classroom until the teacher arrived.
(The highlighted part of the sentence speaks about the time of the action)

2. Noun Clause:
This clause functions as a noun.
Example: Whoever wins the contest will get a prize.
(The highlighted portion acts as a noun here)

3. Adjective Clause:
It acts as an adjective and describes a noun.
Example: I went to the place where I was born.
(The highlighted words describes the place)

M. Identify the clauses and classify them accordingly.

1. Ram bought a pen ………………… [Adjective clause]
2. Come back ………………… [Adverb clause]
3. Most of her friends ………………… attended her wedding. [Noun clause]
4. My brother visits my father ……………….. [Adverb clause]
5. Call me ……………….. [Adverb clause]
6. ………………… the old woman cannot step out of her house. [Adverb clause]
7. She knows ………………… [Noun clause]
8. You can go ………………….. [Adverb clause]

Answers:

1. that doesn’t write well
2. as soon as possible
3. whom she had invited
4. whenever he comes to Chennai
5. in case there is an emergency
6. Until the sun sets
7. where I go
8. wherever you want

Listening:

N. Fill in the blanks:

1. ………………… into your IRCTC account.
2. Fill in the information asked to you in …………………. section.
3. The ……………….. and ………………… of your journey must also be selected.
4. List of ……………….. trains will appear.
5. You must check on the ………………….. and …………………. for the train of your choice.
6. Your personal details like ………………. are ………………… must.
7. After filling information and captcha click on …………………. booking.
8. You can make the payment either by …………………. or …………………..

Answers:

1. Login
2. book your ticket
3. the starting point, destination
4. available
5. availability, fare
6. name, date of birth
7. continue
8. credit/debit cards, e-wallets

Reading:

Read the following letter from a parent to her son’s coach and answer the questions given below:

Dear coach, Thanks for the special gifts that you have given to my child. You learned his name and spoke it often. You taught him the basics of the sport as well as special ways to improve and excel. Although you had a whole team of kids to mentor, you took time for individual instruction where needed. Under your care, I have watched him transform from a timid, doubting child to a strong, happy player willing to give all for the team. Throughout the season when he gave his best, even though it was not quite enough to gain that extra point, you recognised his contribution with a pat on the back and encouraging words. Your wise approach showed him that, although winning is a goal, there are other goals just as worthy. He learned the value of finishing what he started and joy of personal accomplishment. These attributes carried him through a season that was full of hard work and fun, discouragement and resolve, defeat and victory. And at the very end, at the championship meet when he brought home his first-place medal, you were among those who were so very proud of how far he had come. It is a victory to all of us. What amazes me is you’ve taught them skills that will last a lifetime. You’ve kindled in them a desire to excel. The medals, trophies and ribbons are all symbols of real gifts. These most certainly have had to come straight from your heart. With appreciation, A parent.

P. Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
What did the coach teach the child?
Answer:
The coach taught the child the basics of sports as well as special ways to improve and excel.

Question 2.
What values did the child learn?
Answer:
He learned the value of finishing what he started and the joy of personal accomplishments.

Question 3.
The parents noticed some changes in the child. What were they?
Answer:
The child had transformed from a timid, doubting child to a strong, happy player willing to give all for a team.

Question 4.
Read the letter again and write a few lines on each of the following:
(a) things that the coach taught ………………….
Basics of sports as well as special ways to improve and excel.

(b) transformation in the child …………………
He was transformed from a timid, doubting child to a strong, happy player willing to give all for the team.

(c) things that amazed the writer ………………….
The coach taught him the skills that will last a lifetime. He had kindled in them a desire to excel.

5. Find sentences /words from the text which express the following:

(a) The parent’s earlier view of the child.
Answer:
He was a timid and doubting child

(b) One of the qualities of the teacher.
Answer:
Wise approach

(c) Words related to the prize.
Answer:
Medals, trophies, and ribbons.

Q. Prepare notice for the following

Notice GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, TRICHY World Elder’s Day15 November 20 ……………. All the students are informed that our school is celebrating World Elders’ Day on the 20th of December at 3.30 p.m. in our school auditorium. Interested students are requested to bring their grandparents for the celebration. Tea and snacks will be provided. Fun activities will also be organised. Nikhil/Nikita Head Boy/ Head Girl

(i) You are the school monitor, of Modern Matriculation School, Villupuram. Your school Principal has requested you to inform the students about a trip to Yercaud for 3 days. Prepare a notice giving the details such as date of journey, mode of transportation, amount, dress code, etc.
Answer:

Notice Modern Matriculation School, Villupuram 3 DAYS TRIP TO YERCAUD 20th September, 2020Dear Students, You are informed that a trip to Yercaud has been planned for 3 days on 15, 16, 17 October 2020. The total cost for transportation by luxury coach, boarding, and lodging is Rs.2500/- only. Students who are interested may register their names at our school office by 3 October 2020. All must come to school in uniform only. Ranjit Kumar School monitor

(ii) You are the Secretary of Park Circus Residents Welfare Association. Write a notice to inform the residents of your colony of a Meditation program under the guidance of Dr. P. Ranjit with a view to understanding the self better. The program is exclusively for the residents It will be conducted on the second Saturday of the following month between 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. at the children’s park nearby.
Answer:

Notice Park Circus Residents Welfare Association Meditation Programme 15 September, 2020A meditation programme has been organised under the guidance of Dr. P. Ranjit at the children’s park in our colony. It is to be conducted on the second Saturday of May between 7.00 am to 9 a.m. All the residents of our colony are asked to participate with a view to understanding the self better. Premnath Secretary

(iii) You are Ganesh/Gayathri Head boy/Head girl, of your school. Write a notice for your school notice board informing the students about the ‘Fancy Fete’ that is going to be organised on your school campus on the 10th of next month.
Answer:

Notice Loyola Matriculation School, NGO A Colony, Tirunelveli 627 007 25 July, 2020A ‘Fancy Fete’ will be conducted in our school premises on 10th August 2020. Students who wish to participate in this programme may give their names to their respective class teachers on or before 30 July 2020. Gayathri Head Girl

R. write an article on the following:

(i) You are Jansi/Avinash of Class X studying in GHSS, Chengalpet. You believe that physical activities improve our health and reduce the risk of sickness. It has got immediate and long term benefits. Write an article in not more than 150-200 words for your school magazine stressing the importance of physical activities in a students day to day life.

Physical Activities
By Jansi

There are many reasons why regular activity boosts our health. We know that being active is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy. Regular physical activity or exercise can relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. One may feel a good sensation after doing physical activity. Most people notice that they feel better over time as physical activity becomes a regular part of their lives.

Without regular activity, our body slowly loses it strength, stamina, and ability to function properly. Exercises increase muscle strength, which in turn increases our ability to do other physical activities. Physical exercise makes our muscles strong and stout. It helps to digest food. It also helps the free circulation of blood and keeps our minds fresh.

As a result, the people who take physical exercise regularly are free from various diseases. It should be taken at the proper place and time. It should be taken in an open area in the morning or in the evening. As health is wealth, we should take physical exercise regularly to keep this wealth good. It should also be remembered that too much physical exercise is harmful to health. Needless to say that over-exercise can deform and fracture different organs of our bodies.

(ii) The service provided by the conservancy workers in your city is very poor. You find all the street corners dumped with garbage thrown by the residents of the locality. It causes a menace for the public at large. You are Ramya/Rajan of Class X, studying in TM Model School, Dharmapuri. Write an article in about 150-200 words to the editor of The Indian Express, about this and suggest ways by which the situation could be improved.

Garbage Menace
By Rajan

I would like to bring to the notice of the authority concerned through your leading newspaper about the garbage menace in our locality. The sanitary condition of our streets is getting worse as they are dumped with garbage thrown by the residents of this area.

It causes a menace for the public at large. The streets with heaps of garbage as the sweepers absent themselves often, though we have complained to the authorities, we haven’t got any response from them.

These garbage heaps are a source of noxious stink and spreading of so many diseases. This garbage has lots of plastic and other dangerous substances in it. When these substances are burnt toxic gases are released into the atmosphere.

These pose a serious threat to the health of residents especially children and aged people. I appeal to the authorities concerned to look into this matter and take stern actions for the speedy disposal of the garbage heaps.

(iii) Recently while returning home from school you were knocked down by a speeding motorcycle. You escaped with minor injuries. You are Kishore/ Kavitha of class XI, studying in GHSS, Coimbatore. Write an article to The Hindu, in about 150-200 words expressing your concern about the increasing number of road accidents due to reckless driving. Also, stress the importance of following traffic rules.

The importance of following Traffic Rules.
By Kishore

Traffic rules are framed to protect us on the road. We must follow them carefully, when we fail to follow them, we are not only putting ourselves at risk but also the innocent bystanders and drivers. By following the rules of the road, practicing good driving skills, and generally taking care as a good road user, one may play a vital role in preventing an accident.

As the traffic is increasing day by day in the country, the government is making new roads for a better environment and to avoid such hustle and bustle on the roads. It is necessary that rules are to be followed by each and every citizen.

People have to follow the traffic signals sincerely. This helps them for their safe journey. People should also avoid using mobile phones while driving a motor car or motorcycle. If we follow the rules of the road, the accidents will not follow us. I request you to publish in the column of your esteemed daily for the benefits of the motorists as well as the public.

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Guide Pdf Poem 3 On Killing a Tree Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Solutions Poem 3 On Killing a Tree

9th English Guide On Killing a Tree Textbook Questions and Answers

B. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions in a sentence or two.

1. It takes much time to kill a tree,
Not a simple jab of the knife Will do it.

Question 1.
Can a ‘simple jab of the knife’ kill a tree?
Answer:
No, a simple jab of the knife cannot kill a tree.

Question 2.
Why does it take much time to kill a tree?
Answer:
It is because the tree is very strong and its root is deep in the earth.

2. It has grown
Slowly consuming the earth,
Rising out of it, feeding Upon its crust, absorbing

Question 1.
How has the tree grown?
Answer:
The tree has grown slowly.

Question 2.
What does the tree feed on the crust?
Answer:
The tree feeds water from the crust.

3. And out of its leprous hide
Sprouting leaves.

Question 1.
What does the phrase ‘leprous hide’ mean?
Answer:
‘Leprous hide’ means the bark of the tree. It has rough skin with scales.

Question 2.
What comes out of the leprous hide?
Answer:
Tiny leaves come out of the leprous hide.

4. The bleeding bark will heal
And from close to the ground
Will rise curled green twigs,
Miniature boughs

Question 1.
What will happen to the bleeding bark?
Answer:
The bleeding bark will heal.

Question 2.
What will rise from close to the ground?
Answer:
The curled green twigs will rise from close to the ground.

5. The root is to be pulled out
One of the anchoring earth;

Question 1.
Why should the root be pulled out?
Answer:
The root should be pulled out to dry it and kill the tree.

Question 2.
What does ‘anchoring earth’ mean?
Answer:
‘Anchoring earth’ means fixing the tree firmly inside the earth (like a ship in the sea).

Additional  Questions and Answers

1. It takes much time to kill a tree,
Not a simple jab of the knife.

Question (a).
How long does it take to kill a tree?
Answer:
It takes much time to kill a tree.

Question (b).
What is “a jab of the knife”?
Answer:
It means “a poke or thrust with a sharp tool”.

2. It has grown
Slowly consuming the earth,
Rising out of it, feeding
Upon its crust, absorbing

Question (a).
What is tree consuming?
Answer:
The tree is consuming the earth.

Question (b).
What is rushing out of the earth?
Answer:
The tree is rushing out of the earth.

Question (c).
What is the tree feeding?
Answer:
The tree is feeding upon the earth’s crust.

3. absorbing
Years of sunlight, air, water
And out of its leprous hide
Sprouting leaves.

Question (a).
What is the tree absorbing?
Answer:
The tree is absorbing sunlight, air, and water.

Question (b).
How long is it absorbing them?
Answer:
It is absorbing them for many years.

Question (c).
What is it doing out of its leprous hide?
Answer:
It is sprouting leaves out of its leprous hide?

Question (d).
What is meant by ‘leprous’ and ‘hide’?
Answer:
‘Leprous’ means covered with scales,
‘Hide’ means the strong thick outer skin.

4. So hack and chop
But this alone won’t do it.

Question (a).
Explain the phrase: “hack and chop”
Answer:
‘Hack’ means cut something with heavy blows,
‘chop’ means cut into pieces with a tool like a knife.

Question (b).
Will this do the work?
Answer:
No, this alone won’t do it.

5. And from close to the ground
Will rise curled green twigs
Miniature boughs

Question (a).
What will rise from close to the ground?
Answer:
Curled green twigs will rise

Question (b).
What will become miniature boughs?
Answer:
The curled green twigs will become miniature boughs.

Question (c).
Explain the phrase: “Miniature boughs”
Answer:
Miniature means very small. So the phrase “miniature boughs” means a very small size of the large branches of the tree.

6. Miniature boughs
Which if unchecked will expand again.
To former size

Question (a).
What will expand if unchecked?
Answer:
The miniature boughs will expand if unchecked.

Question (b).
How will the unchecked bough expand?
Answer:
The unchecked bough will expand to the former size.

7. Out from the earth-cave
And the strength of the tree exposed The source, white and wet,
The most sensitive, hidden For years inside the earth.

Question (a).
From where the strength of the tree exposed.
Answer:
The strength of the tree exposed from the earth-cave.

Question (b).
What did the strength of the tree expose?
Answer:
The strength of the tree exposed the source.

Question (c).
How long is the tree hidden inside the earth?
Answer:
The tree is hidden for years inside the earth.

8. Then the matter
Of scorching and chocking
In sun and air,
Browning hardening
Twisting, whitening,
And then it is done,

Question (a).
What is the matter?
Answer:
The tree that is felled down is the matter.

Question (b).
What happens to the matter?
Answer:
It is scorching and chocking in the sun and air.

Question (c).
What takes place at the end?
Answer:
The tree turns brown and hardens, twists and withers

Question (d).
What is done in the end?
Answer:
In the end, the tree is killed.

C. Based on the understanding of the poem, write down the summary of the poem by filling in the blanks.

The poet explains the process of (1) ……….. A lot of work has to be done in order to (2)……….. completely. It cannot be accomplished by merely cutting it with (3)……….. The tree has grown strong with the help (4)………… of for a countless of years. Even the (5)………… of the tree gives rise to (6)………. The (7)………… sprouts new twigs and leaves. In a short period, they grow into a new tree. So, to (8)……….. completely, one should take out its roots completely from the soil. Then they should be exposed to (9)……….. Only then the tree will be completely killed.
Answer:

1. killing a tree
2. kill it
3. a knife
4. the earth
5. branch
6. boughs
7. bough
8. kill a tree
9. the sun and air

D. Based on the understanding of the poem, answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

Question 1.
What is the poem about?
Answer:
The poem is about killing a tree.

Question 2.
What are the lessons to be learned from the poem?
Answer:
We must grow trees and protect them. We must not kill the trees. We must be eco-friendly.

Question 3.
What are the life sources needed for a tree to grow?
Answer:
Soil, Water, Oxygen, and Sunlight.

Question 4.
What does the poet mean by ‘bleeding bark’?
Answer:
By bleeding bark, the poet means that the bark bleeds when it is cut with a knife.

Question 5.
Why the poet says ‘No’ at the beginning of the third stanza?
Answer:
He wants to emphasize that it is not so easy to kill a tree.

Question 6.
How should the root be pulled out?
Answer:
The root should be pulled out of the anchoring earth.

Question 7.
What is hidden inside the earth for years?
Answer:
Life and legacy are hidden inside the earth.

Question 8.
What finally happens to the tree in this poem?
Answer:
The tree is totally exposed to the sunlight and air. Thus it is killed completely.

E. Answer the following questions in about 80-100 words.

Question 1.
How well does the poet bring out the pain of the tree?
Answer:
Title: On killing a tree
Poet/Author: Dr. Gieve Patel
Character: Tree, the woodcutter
Theme: “Thou shall not kill” (even a tree)

The poet compares the killing of a tree with the killing of a man. As humans feel the pain, the poet imagines the feeling of the pain by the tree. A tree has a life so it must have sensitively. Every poke or thrust with a sharp knife must give some severe pain to the tree. It is hard to cut the crust of the tree. It is like leprous hide. The bark of the tree bleeds when the cut is deep. The tree endures pain but still, it has life.

It is not killed until its root of a tree is cut off and taken away from the earth. The root of the tree is like the heart of man. A man dies only when the heart is damaged. Likewise, a tree struggles to hold its life until it is uprooted. The root has anchored in the earth and stands straight and firm on the earth. The tree undergoes all unspeakable pain’ when it is felled. Though it does not cry but mankind my try to feel and be kind to it.
“killing a tree is like killing a man”

(OR)

“On killing a tree” speaks about the felling of a tree. A woodcutter cuts a tree with his sharp tool. It takes’ a lot of time to cut a tree. As the tree has life, it will definitely have a sense of feeling. So doubtlessly a tree must feel the pain at every poke or thrust with a sharp tool or knife. Though the pain is severe, the tree is unable to make its cry audible. We are unable to hear though we stand near the tree.

Slowly the parts of the tree start losing its life. But it is killed completely only when its root is brought out of the earth. The root is dried in the sun and air. Thus it undergoes all the pain as it is murdered by man. The killing of a tree may be compared to the killing of a man. A man dies when his heart is attacked. In the same way, a tree is killed when the root is detached from the earth.
“Save trees to pave the way to life”

Question 2.
‘A tree doesn’t grow in a day/ Explain it with reference to the poem.
Answer:
Outline:
Tree-a big plant-takes years to grow-some grow quickly-some grow slowly-no tree grows over a night-as grows slowly lives longer-some trees live more than 100 years.

Trees and shrubs are not all grown the same same. Some species grow rapidly, putting their energy into getting established quickly and putting on fast growth. Some are fast-growing trees with lower density and weaker woods. They are popular willow and box elders. Longer lived trees associate more resources into developing dense wood fiber rather than rapid growth. When planted, these trees typically take a longer time to get established and often one wonders if they will ever start growing.

Eventually, they do, and often of the saying goes, “It’s worth the wait”. Trees such as oaks and Ginko’s are prime examples of slower-growing trees that have longevity. It is rare to see these trees failing storms and they are largely resistant to decay and insect damage. There are trees which take 10 to 15 years to grow and even some other trees take 20 to 30 years. So it is certain the trees do not grow in a day.
“One cannot become a millionaire overnight”

(OR)

Trees are the bigger plants. They live long. According to its longevity, the trees have a long span of life. Any plant that grows overnight may not live long. The trees with lower density grow faster than the trees with greater density. Insects cannot easily damage the latter ones. Some trees are slow growers which take 20-30 years. Some are fast growers and they take 10-15 years.

As the saying goes, “It’s worth, the wait”, they do eventually. Trees grow slowly but steadily. Their roots go very deep anchoring the earth. The trunk of it is very strong with many branches and leaves. Their uses are many but many fail to know. Certain trees take a few decades to grow and its yield is enjoyed only by the next generation. Thus it is clear that a tree cannot grow in a day.
“Rome was not built in a day”

Question 3.
Why do you think the poet describes the act of cutting a tree? What effect does it have on you as a reader?
Answer:
Outline:
The killing of a tree – a cruel act – tree intends to live-even plants expand its species-man is a killer-very unkind towards trees-too selfish-destroys nature – a murder eventually-similar to killing a man-tree dies with its root cut-man dies with his heart attack.

(OR)

The poet is a physician. He considers the act of killing of a tree as an evil act. He is of the view that it is nothing but murder. The woodcutter tries to cut down the tree. He cuts the trunk of the tree. Even after felling the tree, it can sprout from the bottom-most part of the trunk. Thus the effort is to be made to uproot it. Unless the anchored root is cut off and removed from the earth, killing is not complete.

The root is brought out to dry it in the sun and the air. The poet compares it to the killing of a man. The root is compared to the heart of a man. Every life is finished when the heart stops functioning. As the heart circulates the blood in the body, the root does the work of supplying water to every part of the tree. The reader is getting an awareness that he or

she should not indulge in the evil or cruel act of killing a tree that can live for a long time. It gives the realization that the killing of a tree and a man are one and the same. So every reader will stand against this cruelty and join hands for planting and growing trees.

(OR)

The killing of a tree is a cruel act. The poet has made us realize that the felling of a tree is killing it. The word “Killing” is very effectively and earnestly used in this poem. Being a physician, the poet has dealt with life and death of the tree. A man dies when the heart is affected. Similarly, a tree becomes lifeless only when its root is removed from the earth. The root of a tree is compared to the heart of a man.

The poem teaches a lesson to the readers that we must not be cruel towards any living thing, either a tree or man. Killing a tree is synonymous with murdering a man. Thus it is clear that the poet wants the readers to be kind to mankind. As readers, we must feel the pain inflicted on others by every one of our cruel act through our word and deed.
“Let us not fell the trees before they fall”

F. Complete the table by identifying lines, against the poetic devices from the poem.

Answer:

1. Poetic lines Poetic Devices / Figures of Speech
2. It takes much time to kill a tree. Personification
3. The bleeding bark will heal. Personification
4. One of the anchoring earth Imagery

Listening

G. Listen to the passage about Nammazhwar, an environmental crusader from Tamil Nadu. As you listen, answer the following questions. The listening activities can be repeated if required.

Question 1.
Who is Nammazhwar? What is his contribution to farmers and farming?
Answer:
Nammazhwar was a graduate in agriculture. His contribution was that all inputs must come from within the form and the waste should be recycled and used as input.

Question 2.
What was the turning point in the life of Nammazhwar?
Answer:
The revelation of recycling the waste to be used as an output in farming was his turning point.

Question 3.
How is the “Bread sandwich method” a boon to the farmers?
Answer:
The soil is made ready and the suggested practices followed without working on the soil for the second time. The farmers can go on sowing and reaping throughout the year. This is the boon to the farmers.

Question 5.
Pick out ideas from the passage to show that he learned first and then shared with farmers.
Answer:
He never stopped learning from the farmers. He became a vast repository of farming practices and knowledge. He never pushed ideas down anyone’s throat. According to the farmer’s understanding and conditions, each farm is unique.

Question 6.
Explain in your own words the meaning of “Farming ……….. even in the 21st Century”
Answer:
Farming is not for making but a way of living and it is possible in the 21st century.

Question 7.
Give the synonyms of ‘rely’ and ‘sustainable’.
Answer:
Synonyms of ‘rely’ is depending
Synonyms of sustainable is maintainable

Question 8.
“He never pushed ideas down anyone’s throat” means
(a) favored
(b) compelled
(c) opposed
Answer:
(c) Compelled.

Writing

H. Based on the reading of the poem complete the web chart given below.

Answer:

• Cutting a tree is an act of murder.
• Failure to preserve the forest.
• To create a new awareness in the minds of the people
• Lack of eco-friendly attitude.
• Disapproval of mankind is a failure to care for the earth
• deforestation and destruction of nature

I. Look at the two trees. One is a green flourishing tree and the other, a brown withering tree.

The class will now be divided into two groups. Group A will list down the agents that support a tree’s growth. Group B will list down those that prevent it. Once the groups are ready with their lists, a feu unto lives from each group will go to the board and write down the lists.

Taking clues from the lists on the board, complete the following chart.

Answer:

J. Work in pairs. Create three slogans on ‘Saving Trees’ 
Remember

• Use catchy, meaningful phrases.
• Do not write complete sentences.
• Ensure that the words at the end rhyme.

Answer:

• “Save the tree and have the air fresh”.
• “Make not trees rare; keep them with care”.
• “Trees on; Global warming has gone”.

K. Deliver a short speech for about five minutes on the following.

Question 1.
Imagine what will happen if all the trees in the earth disappear. Discuss with your friends and share it with your classmates.
Answer:
Life will not exist on Earth if trees disappear. Trees produce most of the oxygen that humans and wildlife need to live. Trees absorb Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen using the process of photosynthesis. Lack of rain will be a major concern. If there is no rain, there will be no forests. Forests act as giant air filters in the world. They also prevent soil erosion. They break the force of wind and rain on soil helping their roots bind the soil. The decayed leaves absorbed by the earth to enrich the soil.

Question 2.
Think of a situation where all the trees can speak. What will they talk about?
Answer:
Dear mates,
It is quite interesting and awesome to think of a situation like this. If all trees start speaking, we may have to be spellbound.
The trees may speak about their goodness and benefits to us. They do a great deal to us. They will tell us that they help us breathe fresh air and lead a healthy life. They may be proudly telling us that they provide us shade to save us from the scorching sun. They may ask us to water them regularly.

They may tell others or fellow trees if they are not taken care of. They may tell us not to harm them if we tend to cut the branches or the tree itself, They may lead us not to kill them. They may start advising us to take care of the trees. They may tell us to plant more and more trees and make domestic and civilized forests. They may tell us to have more rain to increase water resources.

Moreover, they will try to be human friendly and make us trees friendly. We need not search for anything in the tree. They would tell us if they have anything to give us. The antisocial elements cannot use the forest as their hideout. The trees will propagate all about the movements of the wild animals in the forest. It would be very thrilling and amazing when the trees can speak the human tongue. Let us talk to the trees and listen to what they want to tell us.

Let US laugh together

Question 1.
How do trees access the internet?
Answer:
They simply wave in

Question 2.
What will the tree do, if the banks are closed?
Answer:
It will start its own branches

Question 3.
What types of tree fits in your hand?
Answer:
A Palm tree.

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 4th English Guide Pdf Term 1 Prose Chapter 3 Robinson Crusoe Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 4th English Solutions Term 1 Prose Chapter 3 Robinson Crusoe

4th English Guide Robinson Crusoe Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Let us understand

A. Match the words with the pictures.

Question 1.

Answer:

B. Answer using Yes or No and pick sentences from the story to support your answer.

Question 1.
Was Robinson interested in sea adventures?
Answer:
Yes, Robinson was interested in sea adventures.

Question 2.
Did Robinson’s ship sink?
Answer:
Yes, Robinson’s ship sink.

Question 3.
Was Robinson alone in the island?
Answer:
Yes, Robinson was alone in the island,with a dog.

Question 4.
Did Robinson kill Friday?
Answer:
No, Robinson did not kill Friday.

Question 5.
Do cannibals eat people ?
Answer:
Yes, cannibals eat people.

C. Arrange the actions of Robinson by numbering from 1 to 10.

Question 1.

Answer:

D. Short answers

Question 1.
Who is the hero of this story?
Answer:
Robinson is the hero of the story.

Question 2.
What was the age of Robinson Crusoe when he left for sea?
Answer:
Robinson was nineteen years old when he left for sea.

Question 3.
Why did he grow crops?
Answer:
He grew crops for his food.

Question 4.
What made him frightened?
Answer:
When he found a foot print of a human on the other side of island, he was frightened.

Question 5.
Why did Robinson name the tribe Friday?
Answer:
Robinson named him Friday as the met him on Friday.

Short Additional Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Why did Robinson’s ship sink?
Answer:
Robinson’s ship sank because of a great storm.

Question 2.
How did Robinson count the days?
Answer:
Robinson counted the days on a wooden cross.

Question 3.
How many years did Robinson live in fear?
Answer:
Robinson lived in fear for two years.

Choose the best answer.

Question 1.
Robinson taught Friday to speak in _____________
(a) French
(b) Germany
(c) Spanish
(d) English
Answer:
(d) English

Question 2.
The ship’s men had rebelled against _____________.
(a) Cannibals
(b) Friday
(c) The captain
(d) Robinson
Answer:
(c) The captain

Question 3.
Robinson sailed from the island to ___________ with Friday.
(a) Spain
(b) England
(c) France
(d) Holland
Answer:
(b) England

Question 4.
When Robinson was ______________ years old, he left his home.
(a) Seventeen
(b) Eighteen
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Twenty
Answer:
(c) Nineteen

Question 5.
When Robinson woke up, he found a little _____________ next to him.
(a) Boy
(b) Hare
(c) Goat
(d) Dog
Answer:
(d) Dog

Let us build

Circle the vowel letters.

Question 1.
Letter ‘u’ sounds like consonant as in “university”
a       c      d     i        f      o     e      h
Answer:

Circle the consonant letters.

Question 1.
A syllable is marked by the symbol (/)
p        r       l       o      j      s       a      k         i        y       d        q
Answer:

A. Divide the words that have same pattern as the rabbit.

Question 1.

Answer:

1. Dog
2. But/ton
3. Sun/set
4. Sky/blue
5. Kit/ten
6. tur/tle

Additional divide the words that have same pattern as the rabbit 

Question 1.

Answer:

1. as/set
2. oc/cur
3. at/tack
4. al/lot
5. ad/dict
6. cot/tage
7. driz/zled
8. af/fect
9. al/lot cof
10. ad/dict

Question 2.

Answer:

1. u/nit
2. e/vil
3. o/mit
4. bo/nus
5. mu/sic
6. mo/tel
7. mi/nus
8. i/tem
9. ba/sic

Question 3.

Answer:

1. no/ble
2. ti/tle
3. rum/ble
4. un/cle
5. an/gle
6. ri/fle
7. ca/ble
8. sam/ple
9. cy/cle
10. nee/dle

B. Write the word under the correct group’and divide it.

muffin purple raven cow dinner marble man tennis dog sample recent hotel table hammer boy
Question 1.

Answer:

Robinson Crusoe Summary in English and Tamil

Robinson Crusoe was a brave young man. He loved adventures. When he was nineteen years old, he left his home and took travel in the sea. One day, his ship started to sink because of a great storm. Robinson managed to swim to an island. When he reached the island, he was so tired that he just slept on the sand. When he woke up, he found a little dog next to him. They both were all alone in that place.

ராபின்சன் குருசோ ராபின்சன் குருசோ ஒரு தைரியமான இளைஞர். அவர் சாகசங்களைச் செய்வதில் விருப்பம் கொண்டார். அவருக்கு வயதான போது, அவர் வீட்டை விட்டுக் கிளம்பி, கடற்பயணம் மேற்கொண்டார். ஒருநாள் ஒரு பெரிய புயல் காரணமாக அவரது கப்பல் மூழ்கத் தொடங்கியது. ராபின்சன் நீந்திச் சென்று ஒரு தீவை அடைந்தார்.

இதனால் மிகவும் களைப்படைந்து அங்கு மணலின் மேலேயே படுத்து உறங்கிவிட்டார். அவர் விழித்து எழுந்தபோது, ஒரு நாய்க்குட்டி அவரது அருகில் இருப்பதைக் கண்டார். அந்த இடத்தில் அவர்கள் இருவரும் தனியாக இருந்தனர்.

Robinson explored the island, and he found the broken ship. He took some food, guns, clothing and tools from it. He made a tent and lived in it. He counted days on a wooden cross. From then on, he was able to keep a calendar. On the island, he found many kinds of goats and hares which he shot and ate.

ராபின்சன் அந்த தீவை ஆய்வு செய்து, அங்கு ஒரு உடைந்த கப்பலைக் கண்டார். அதிலிருந்து கொஞ்சம் உணவு, துப்பாக்கிகள், உடைகள் மற்றும் சில கருவிகளை எடுத்துக் கொண்டார். ஒரு கூடாரம் உண்டாக்கி அதில் வாழ்ந்தார். ஒரு மரச்சிலுவையில் அவர் நாட்களை குறித்துவைத்து வந்தார். அதன் பிறகு, ஒரு நாட்காட்டியை அவரால் பராமரிக்க முடிந்தது. அந்த தீவில் பலவகை ஆடுகளையும் முயல்களையும் அவர் கண்டு அவற்றை சுட்டு, சாப்பிட்டு வந்தார்.

Then, he made a small boat.

பிறகு, ஒரு சிறிய படகை அவர் தயாரித்தார்.

One day, Robinson found a footprint of a human, on the other side of the island. He was frightened. For two years he lived in fear. Then, one day he saw some tribal men chasing a young fellow. Robinson took out his gun and shot twice. The tribal men got scared and ran away. He named him Friday as he met him on Friday. At last, he had a human friend in the island. Robinson taught Friday to speak in English, to shoot and eat like a human.

ஒருநாள், தீவின் மற்றொருபக்கம் ஒரு மனிதனின் காலடிச்சுவட்டைக் கண்டார். அவர் பயந்துபோனார். இரண்டு ஆண்டுகள் பயத்துடன் வாழ்ந்தார். பிறகு, ஒருநாள் ஒரு இளைஞனை சில பழங்குடி மக்கள் துரத்திச் செல்வதை அவர் கண்டார். ராபின்சன் தன் துப்பாக்கியை எடுத்து இருமுறை சுட்டார்.

அந்த பழங்குடி மக்கள் பயந்து ஓடிவிட்டனர். அந்த இளைஞனை அவர் வெள்ளிக்கிழமை சந்தித்ததால், அவனுக்கு ஃப்ரை டே என பெயரிட்டார். கடைசியில், அந்தத் தீவில் மனித இனத்தைச் சேர்ந்த நண்பன் ஒருவன் அவருக்கு கிடைத்துவிட்டான். ஆங்கிலத்தில் பேசவும், துப்பாக்கியால் சுடவும், மனிதனைப்போல சாப்பிடவும், ஃப்ரைடேவுக்கு ராபின்சன் சொல்லிக்கொடுத்தார்.

One day, they both saved some people from the cannibals. Among them, they found Friday’s father and his friends. They stayed with Robinson and Friday for a few days and left the island. Another day, Friday informed Robinson about a ship. They both hid and watched the ship. Robinson learnt that the ship’s men had rebelled against the captain. After killing some of the rebels, Robinson, Friday and the captain retook the ship. At last, Robinson sailed from the island to England with Friday, after twenty-eight years, two months and nineteen days.

ஒருநாள், இருவரும் சேர்ந்து, நரமாமிசம் சாப்பிடும் ஆட்களிடமிருந்து சிலரைக் காப்பாற்றினார்கள். அவர்களிடையே ஃப்ரைடேவின் அப்பாவையும், அவரது நண்பர்களையும் அவர்கள் கண்டனர். அவர்கள் ராபின்சன் மற்றும் ஃப்ரைடே ஆகியோருடன் சில நாட்கள் தங்கிவிட்டு, தீவை விட்டு வெளியேறினர். மற்றொரு நாள், ஒரு கப்பலைப் பற்றி ஃப்ரைடே ராபின்சனுக்குத் தெரிவித்தான்.

அவர்கள் இருவரும் மறைந்திருந்து, அந்தக் கப்பலை கவனித்தார்கள். கப்பலின் கேப்டனை எதிர்த்து கப்பலின் ஆட்கள் கலவரம் செய்ததை ராபின்சன் அறிந்தார். கலகம் செய்த சிலரைக் கொன்றுவிட்டு, ராபின்சனும், ஃப்ரைடேவும், கேப்டனும் அந்தக் கப்பலை தங்களது கட்டுப்பாட்டுக்குள் கொண்டு வந்தனர். கடைசியில், 28 ஆண்டுகள் 2 மாதங்கள் 19 நாட்களுக்குப் பிறகு, ஃப்ரைடேவுடன் ராபின்சன் அந்தத் தீவிலிருந்து இங்கிலாந்துக்குப் பயணித்தார்.

Robinson Crusoe Glossary 

Adventure – risky or unexpected undertaking  (சாகசம்)
Explore – travel through an unknown area to learn more about it (ஆய்வு செய்தல்)
Tent – portable canvas shelter  (கூடாரம்)
Tribal – racial, ethnical  (பழங்குடி இனத்தவர்)
Cannibals – humans who eat other humans  (மனிதமாமிசம் சாப்பிடும் மனிதர்கள்)
Rebels – people who protest authority  (கலகக்காரர்கள்)
Frightened – afraid  (பயப்படுதல்)
Alone – lonely  (யாருமின்றி, தனியாக)
Brave – courageous  (தைரியமிக்க)
Chasing – pursuing  (துரத்துதல்)
Fear – dread, fright  (பயம்)
Hid – concealed  (மறைந்திருத்தல்)
Informed – reported  (தெரிவித்தல்)
Retook – took back  (திரும்ப எடுத்துக்கொள்ளல்)
Sink – plunge  (மூழ்குதல்)
Tired – exhausted  (களைத்துப் போய்விடுதல்)
Woke up – awoke  (விழித்தெழுதல்)

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 5th English Guide Pdf Term 1 Poem 3 Patriotism Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 5th English Solutions Term 1 Poem 3 Patriotism

5th English Guide 3 Patriotism Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Let us Understand:

A. Match the following:

treat everyone	love each of her children
nation	no inner boundaries
kind	not divided as people
country	alike

Answer:

treat everyone	alike
nation	not divided as people
kind	love each of her children
country	no inner boundaries

B. Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
How should we treat everyone?
Answer:
We should treat everyone alike.

Question 2.
What is our core?
Answer:
Our core is to love our nation and fellow citizen.

Question 3.
How do we keep our integrity?
Answer:
We keep our integrity by treating everyone equal without any hatred.

Question 4.
How can we make our nation proud?
Answer:
We can make our nation proud by learning how to be kind to others and loving each other.

Question 5.
A country should have inner boundaries. Justify.
Answer:
We speak different languages, have different cultures. But we stick to the concept of Unity in diversity.

C. Find the rhyming words from the poem:

Question 1.
alike. – ______.
Answer:
dislike

Question 2.
crowd – ______.
Answer:
proud

Question 3.
language – ______.
Answer:
damage

Question 4.
country – ______.
Answer:
boundary

Let us Know:

Prepositions:

Question 1.
What are prepositions?
Answer:
Prepositions are words that help us know the position of things.
ஒரு பொருளின் இடத்தை /அமைப்பை குறிக்க உதவுகிறது.

Try this?
Question 1.
The cat is _____ in the box.

Answer:
The cat is in the box.

But, did you know prepositions also help us know the nature of time? Let us learn prepositions of time.
காலத்தை குறிக்கும் prepositions இங்கு விளக்கப்படுகிறது.

A. Put the given time expressions in the correct columns:

Question 1.

in	at	on

Answer:

in	at	on
winter morning evening 1947 Match	2’o clock 4.30 p.m.	Sunday 15th August Wedding day

B. Complete the following sentences using the prepositions on, in, and at:

Question 1.
The summer vacation ends _____ Monday.
Answer:
on

Question 2.
I will meet you ____ 7.30.
Answer:
at

Question 3.
I don’t drive ____ night.
Answer:
at

Question 4.
My birthday falls ____ September.
Answer:
in

Question 5.
Birds migrate _____ spring and autumn.
Answer:
in

Question 6.
Her birthday is ___ 6th April.
Answer:
on

C. Circle the prepositions:

Question 1.
The meeting starts at 10’o clock in the morning, on Wednesday, on 22nd of March, in 2019.
Answer:
The meeting starts at 10’o clock in the morning, on Wednesday, on 22nd of March, in 2019.

D. Fill in the blanks using on, in and at:

Question 1.
My child was born ____ 2.30, ____ the afternoon, ____ Friday, _____ 17th of August, ____ 2016.
Answer:
My child was born at 2.30, in the afternoon, on Friday, on  17th of August, in 2016.

Help the space ship reach the correct planet:

Question 1.

Answer:

Let us listen:

Dialogue:

Mom: oh! Please get out of the way.
Bart: Can I help you, mom?
Mom: oh okay let’s see, can you do the cranberry sauce?
Bart: yeah where is it?
Mom: the can is in the cupboard on the bottom shelf.
Bart: here?
Mom: No, no the other shelf.
Bart: oop! Got it. Now what?
Mom: open it.
Bart: no problem. Where is the can opener?
Mom: it is in the second door from the right. Bart is opening other doors
Mom: no no no the other one.
Bart: oh I got it. (he tries to open it ) mom, it is broken mom, it is broken, mom it is broken, mom it is broken, mom it is broken, mom it is broken.
Mom: I don’t think it is broken honey, now let me try. There you go.
Bart: Ah! Cranberry sauce a la Bart!
Mom: Just stick it in the refrigerator when you’re done, Bart Bart? Hmm-hmm!

Tick the correct one after listening the movie clip:

Question 1.
Bart wants to help his mom.
Answer:
Yes

Question 2.
Bart’s mother wants him to make tomato sauce.
Answer:
No

Question 3.
The can is in the fridge.
Answer:
No

Question 4.
The can opener is in the second door from the right.
Answer:
Yes

Question 5.
How many times did Bart say that the can opener is broken?
Answer:
6

Let us Speak:

Is there any place near?
Boy: Excuse me, sir.
Man: Yes, what can I do for you?
Boy: Is there any hospital nearby?
Man: Yes, there is one hospital here.
Boy: How far is the hospital?
Man: It is not far, maybe about 200 meters.
Boy: Could you please guide me?
Man Go straight, take a right at the junction, a few steps ahead you will find the hospital on the right.
Boy: Thank you, sir.
Man: You are welcome.

5th English Guide Patriotism Additional Questions and Answers

Question 1.
What will happen if we show our dislike?
Answer:
If we show our dislike, there will be conflicts.

Question 2.
What is meant by “divided when seen as persons”?
Answer:
We speak different languages in different states. Though languages divide us, we believe in unity.

Question 3.
What should we learn?
Answer:
We should learn to be kind.

Complete the following sentences using the prepositions on, in, and at:

Question 1.
School commences ___ Monday.
Answer:
on

Question 2.
My brother was born ______ 7th of March 2013.
Answer:
on

Question 3.
Flowers bloom _____ Spring.
Answer:
in

Question 4.
My uncle will visit me ______ May.
Answer:
in

Question 5.
Malathi returns _____ 6.00 p.m.
Answer:
at

Question 6.
It gets cold ______ night.
Answer:
at

Patriotism Summary in English and Tamil

Will we live in a country.
Without inner boundaries?
Will we treat everyone alike,
Or will we show our dislike?

உள் எல்லைகள் இல்லாத ஒரு நாட்டில் நாம்
வசிப்போமா?
ஒவ்வொருவரையும் நாம் சமமாக மதிப்போமா?
அல்லது நம் வெறுப்பை நாம் காண்பிப்போமா?

Will we stick to our core in,
Or will we become foreign?
Yes, we love our nation,
Divided when seen as persons

நாம் நமது உள்ளார்ந்த பண்போடு ஒட்டியிருப்போமா?
அல்லது நாம் யாருடனும் ஒட்டாமல் தூரமாக ஒதுங்கி நிற்போமா?
ஆம், நாம் நமது தேசத்தை நேசிக்கிறோம்,
மனிதர்களாக பார்க்கும்போது அது பிரிக்கப்பட்டு இருக்கிறது.

Yes, we have different language,
Yet, our integrity shouldn’t damage.
Will we make our mother proud,
Or be with her like the crowd?

ஆம், நாம் பல்வேறு மொழிகளைக் கொண்டிருக்கிறோம்
ஆனாலும், நமது ஒற்றுமை பாதிக்கப்படக் கூடாது.
நாம் நமது அன்னையைப் பெருமையடையச்
செய்வோமா?
அல்லது கூட்டத்தைப் போல அவளோடு இருப்போமா?

Learn how to be kind,
And love each of her child.

கருணையுடன் எப்படி இருப்பது என்பதை கற்போம்
அவளது ஒவ்வொரு குழந்தையையும் நேசிப்போம்.

Patriotism தேச பக்தி Glossary:

Alike – Same/equal (சமமாக)
Boundaries – A dividing line (எல்லைக்கோடு)
Core – Our true self (value system) (உள்ளார்ந்த குணம்)
Dislike – Hate (வெறுப்பு)
Divided – Separated (பிரிக்கப்படுவது)
Foreign – Distant (like a part of a different thing) (தூரமாக)
Inner – Inside (உள்ளே)
Integrity – The state of being wholesome (ஒற்றுமை)
Proud – Feeling honoured (பெருமை)
Stick – Adhere (ஒட்டிக் கொண்டு )
Treat – Consider (உரிய மரியாதையுடன் நடத்துதல் / மதித்தல்)

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 5th English Guide Pdf Term 1 Prose Chapter 3 The Guardians of the Nation Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 5th English Solutions Term 1 Prose Chapter 3 The Guardians of the Nation

5th English Guide The Guardians of the Nation Text Book Back Questions and Answers

In-Text Question (Think):

Question 1.

Why do the soldiers (people) die? When will it be stopped?
Answer:
Soldiers are the persons who vigorously support their countries and are prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. They have true patriotism. So, when a war breaks out, due to conflicts between two countries on the border issue, soldiers fight for their respective countries. Ultimately a quite number of soldiers die.

It will be stopped only when peace prevails in all the countries in the world.

Let us understand:

A. Choose the best answer:

Question 1.
Karmugilan went to ______ for higher studies.
(a) London
(b) Australia
(c) USA
(d) New Zealand
Answer:
(c) USA

Question 2.
______ broke out in the near by villages.
(a) malaria
(b) cholera
(c) dengue
(d) flu
Answer:
(c) Dengue

Question 3.
He got _______ the disease.
(a) infected by
(b) cured off
(c) upset
(d) remedy for
Answer:
(a) Infected by

Question 4.
The villagers, built a ______ on his memory.
(a) statue
(b) memorial
(c) library
(d) hospital
Answer:
(d) Hospital

B. Fill in the blanks:

Question 1.
They ate a bowl of ______.
Answer:
chickpea sundal

Question 2.
______ is the memorial for the soldiers.
Answer:
Amar Jawan Jyoti

Question 3.
Flag day is observed on the ______.
Answer:
7th December

Question 4.
A ______ dies for the nation.
Answer:
Soldier

Question 5.
______ was a young talented doctor.
Answer:
Karmugilan

Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
What were Anandhan and Yazhini watching in the television?
Answer:
Anandhan and Yazhini were watching a ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti, where people were paying respect to a helmet on top of a gun.

Question 2.
What is Amar Jawan Jyoti?
Answer:
Amar Jawan Jyoti is a memorial for the soldiers who died for our country.

Question 3.
What did Anandhan want to become?
Answer:
Anandhan wanted to become a doctor.

Question 4.
Why did Yazhini want to join the military?
Answer:
Yazhini wanted to serve the nation. So she wanted to join the military

Question 5.
What happened to Dr. Karmugilan in the story?
Answer:
Dr. Karumugilan served the people who were infected with dengue. Finally he was also affected by the disease and died.

Question 6.
What was the epidemic that broke out in the story?
Answer:
Dengue was the epidemic that broke out in the story.

Let us Build:

We divide the words to pronounce them easier. Here are some tips to divide.
உச்சரிப்பதற்கு வசதியாக நாம் வார்த்தைகளைப்பிரிக்கிறோம். எவ்வாறுவார்த்தைளைப் பிரிப்பது என்பதற்கான குறிப்புகளை இங்கு காண்போம்.

A. Circle and divide the bulldog pattern words:

Question 1.

Answer:
Out of six given words, the bulldog pattern words are – Sunset, Skyblue, Goldfish

• sun/set
• sky/blue
• gold/fish.

B. Divide and list out the word under each pattern:

Answer:

C. Write some pattern words and divide them:
Answer:

• airport – air/port
• headlight – head/light
• breakfast – break/fast
• landmark – land/mark
• moonlight – moon/light
• wheelchair – wheel/chair

5th English Guide The Guardians of the Nation Additional Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Write some pattern words and divide them.
Answer:

• reach – rea/ch
• board – boa/rd
• deal – dea/l
• oap – soa/p
• ecise – plea/se
• roast – roa/st

Question 2.
Write some pattern words and divide them.
Answer:

• march – mar/ch
• nurse – nur/se
• target – tar/get
• purse – pur/se
• interest inter/est
• church – chur/ch

Answer the following Questions:

Question 1.
What was Anand’s father doing when Anand came from school?
Answer:
Anand’s father was watching the news on the television.

Question 2.
What is the importance of 7th December?
Answer:
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7th December every year.

Question 3.
Why did Karmugilan go to the USA?
Answer:
Karmugilan went to the USA for studying.

Question 4.
What did Karmugilan’s parents think of him?
Answer:
Karmugilan’s parents thought that he would live in the USA and continue his practice.

Question 5.
Why did Karmugilan come back to India?
Answer:
Karmugilan came back to India to treat the poor people at free of cost.

Question 6.
What is the real service to the nation?
Answer:
We should treat everyone around us with love and respect. That is the real service to the nation.

The Guardians of the Nation Summary in English and Tamil

Anand and Yazhini came home from school. After washing their face, hands, and legs, they sat down next to their Father Their Father was watching the news on the television. There were two bowls of chickpea sundal. They ate and watched a ceremony where people were paying respect to a helmet on top of a gun. “Dad, what is this place? What are they doing?” asked Anandhan. Dad replied, “This is Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial for the soldiers who died for our country.

ஆனந்தும், யாழினியும் பள்ளியிலிருந்து வீட்டிற்கு வந்தார்கள். முகம், கை, கால்களைக் கழுவிய பிறகு, அவர்களது தந்தைக்கு அருகே வந்து அமர்ந்த னர். அவர்களது தந்தை தொலைகாட்சியில் செய்திகளை பார்த்துக் கொண்டிருந்தார். அங்கு இரு கிண்ணங்களில் சுண்டல் இருந்தது. அவர்கள் சாப்பிட்டுக் கொண்டே தொலைகாட்சியில் ஒரு நிகழ்ச்சியைப் பார்த்தார்கள். ஒரு துப்பாக்கியின் மீது வைக்கப்பட் வைக்கப்பட்டிருந்த ஒரு தலைக்கவசத்திற்கு மக்கள் மரியாதை செய்து கொண்டிருந்த காட்சி அது. “அப்பா, இது என்ன இடம்? அவர்கள் என்ன செய்கிறார்கள்?”, என்று ஆனந்தன் கேட்டான். “இதுதான் அமர் ஜவான் ஜோதி. நமது நாட்டிற்காக உயிரிழந்த படைவீரர்களின் நினைவுச்சின்னம்.

Every year, 7th December is observed as Armed Forces Flag Day. On that day, we remember the sacrifices of our soldiers for guarding our nation. It is a great honour to serve the nation by joining the army.”

ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும் டிசம்பர் 7-ஆம் தேதி இராணுவக் கொடிநாளாக அனுசரிக்கப்படுகிறது.அன்றைய நாளில், நம் தேசத்தைக் காத்த வீரர்களின் தியாகங்களை நாம் நினைவு கூர்கிறோம். இராணுவத்தில் சேர்ந்து தேசத்திற்கு சேவை செய்வது ஒரு பெரிய கௌரவமாகும்”, என அவனது தந்தை பதிலளித்தார்.

Yazhini proudly declared, “When I grow up, I will join the army and serve the nation.” Anandhan said,”I will become a doctor, and treat the people.” Yazhini asked, “Why don’t you join the army and serve the nation like me?”

யாழினி பெருமையுடன், “நான் வளர்ந்த பிறகு இராணுவத்தில் சேர்ந்து தேசத்திற்கு பணியாற்றுவேன்”, என அறிவித்தாள். “நான் ஒரு மருத்துவராகி, மக்களுக்கு சிகிச்சையளிப்பேன்”, என்றான் ஆனந்தன். “நான் சொன்ன மாதிரி, நீயும் ஏன் இராணுவத்தில் சேர்ந்து தேசத்திற்கு பணியாற்றக்கூடாது?”, என யாழினி கேட்டாள்.

Father intervened her and said, “Joining the army is not the only way to serve the nation. Each one of us can serve the nation in our own way.” Yazhini asked, “Really dad? How can we serve the .nation?” Father said, “Serving in the army is a grace, but not everyone gets a chance to serve. But, each of us has a role in our society and, by doing that role we are serving our nation.”

அப்போது அவளது தந்தை குறுக்கிட்டு, “இராணுவத்தில் சேர்வது மட்டுமே தேசத்திற்கு சேவை செய்யும் ஒரே வழி என்று நினைக்கக் கூடாது”, என்று கூறினார். “உண்மையாகவா அப்பா? தேசத்திற்கு நாம் எப்படி சேவை புரியலாம்?”, என்று யாழினி கேட்டாள். “இராணுவத்தில் சேவை புரிவது என்பது ஒரு வரம். ஆனால் ஒவ்வொருவரும் அந்த வாய்ப்பை பெறுவதில்லை ஆனால் சமூகத்தில் நம் ஒவ்வொருவருக்கும் ஒரு பொறுப்பு இருக்கிறது. அதைச் செய்தாலே நமது தேசத்திற்கு சேவை செய்த மாதிரி தான்”, என்றார் அவள் தந்தை.

Father continued, “I will tell you the story of Karmugilan. He was a doctor. who died, serving the people. He was young and talented. He went to the USA for studying. His parents were very proud of him. They thought that he would live in the USA and continue his practice. But to everyone’s surprise, he came back to India and started treating poor people free of cost.”

“நான் உங்களிருவருக்கும் கார்முகிலனின் கதையைச் சொல்கிறேன். அவர் ஒரு மருத்துவர். மக்களுக்காவே சேவை செய்து இறந்துபோனார். அவர் இளமையானவர், மற்றும் திறமைசாலி. படிப்பதற்காக அமெரிக்கா போனார். அவரது பெற்றோர் அவரை நினைத்து பெருமை பட்டனர். அவர் அமெரிக்காவிலேயே வாழ்ந்து, அங்கேயே மருத்துவத்தைத் தொடருவார் என
அவர்கள் நினைத்தனர். ஆனால் எல்லோரும் ஆச்சர்யப்படும் வகையில் அவர் இந்தியாவுக்கு திரும்பிவந்து ஏழை மக்களுக்கு இலவசமாக மருத்துவம் பார்க்கத் தொடங்கினார்”, என்றார் யாழினியின் தந்தை.

Yazhini asked, “Were his parents not angry with him?” Dad said, “They were anary. But, they knew he was happy.”

அப்போது யாழினி கேட்டாள்: “அவரது பெற்றோர்கள் அவர் மீது கோபப்பட வில்லையா?” தந்தை சொன்னார் : “ஆம், அவர்களுக்கு கோபம் வந்தது. ஆனால் கார்முகிலன் மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருந்ததை அவர்கள் அறிந்தனர்”.

One day, dengue broke out in the nearby villages. He left to those villages to treat the people. He saved the lives of many. He was soon well known in the village, and people poured known in the village and people poured in to get treated.

ஒரு நாள், பக்கத்து கிராமங்களில் டெங்கு காய்ச்சல் பரவத்தொடங்கியது. அந்த மக்களுக்கு சிகிச்சை அளிக்க கார்முகிலன் அந்த கிராமங்களுக்குச் சென்றார். பலருடைய உயிரை அவர் காப்பாற்றினார். அந்த கிராமத்தில் அவர் மிகவும் பிரபலமடைந்து விட்டார். அவரிடம் சிகிச்சை பெறுவதற்காக மக்கள் வந்து குவிந்தனர்.

But, one day he got infected by the disease and was taken to the city hospital. He was in critical condition. His parents were upset and worried. He told his parents that he had done his duty to the country and, was happy. In a couple of days, he died. In his memory, the people of the village have built a hospital and treat people at free of cost.”

ஆனால் ஒரு நாள் அவரையும் அந்த நோய் தாக்கியது. அவர் நகர மருத்துவமனைக்கு எடுத்துச்செல்லப்பட்டார். அவர் மிக ஆபத்தான நிலையில் இருந்தார். அவரது பெற்றோர் வருத்தப்பட்டனர். தான் இந்த நாட்டிற்கு தன் கடமையை செய்துவிட்டதாகவும், அதனால் மகிழ்ச்சியுடன் இருப்பதாகவும் கார்முகிலன் தன் பெற்றோரிடம் கூறினார். அடுத்த சில நாட்களில் அவர் இறந்துவிட்டார். அவரது நினைவாக அந்த கிராமத்து மக்கள் ஒரு மருத்துவமனையைக் கட்டினார். அங்கு மக்களுக்கு இலவச வைத்தியம் கிடைக்கிறது”.

“That’s really great, dad. He is a real hero.”, said Yazhini.

“அது உண்மையிலேயே சிறப்பான ஒன்று தான், அப்பா. அவர்தான் உண்மையான நாயகன்”, என்றாள் யாழினி.

Father replied, “Each one of us should love and respect our country.” we should treat everyone around us with love and respect. That’s the real service to the nation.”

நாம் ஒவ்வொருவரும் நம் நாட்டை நேசித்து மதிக்க வேண்டும். நம்மை சுற்றியுள்ள ஒவ்வொருவரையும் அன்போடும், மரியாதையுடனும் | நடத்த வேண்டும். அதுவே தேசத்திற்கு செய்யும் உண்மையான சேவை”, என்றார் அவளது தந்தை.

The Guardians of the Nation Glossary:

Ceremony – A formal event to celebrate an anniversary (ஆண்டுவிழா )
Critical – Serious/dangerous (ஆபத்தான நிலை)
Declared – Said / stated (அறிவித்த ல்)
Grace – Blessing (வரம்)
Guarding – To watch over to protect or control (பாதுகாத்தல்)
Honour – Respect (மரியாதை)
Infected – Contaminated with harmful things (கேடுகளால் பாதிக்கப்படுதல்)
Intervened – Interrupt a conversation (குறுக்கிட்டு பேசுதல்)
Memorial – A structure established to remind of a person or event (நினைவுச் சின்னம்)
Munching – Eating something steadily (தொடர்ந்து கொறித்தல்)
Observed – Commemorated (அனுசரிக்கப்படுதல்)
Poured in – Came in great numbers (அதிக அளவில் வருவது)
Proudly – With pride (பெருமையுடன்)
Remember – Recall (நினைவுபடுத்துதல்)
Sacrifices – Giving up something more valuable (தியாகங்க ள்)
Serve – To work for (சேவை)
Talented – Skilled/expert (திறமையாளர்)
Upset – Unhappy (வருத்தப்படுதல்)
Worried – Distressed (கவலையடைதல்)
Wreath – Flowers arranged in a ring, for lying on a grave (கல்லறையில் வைக்கப்படும் மலர் வளையம் )

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வாங்க பேசலாம்

Question 1
கதைப்பாடலை ஓசைநயத்துடன் பாடி மகிழ்க.
Answer:
மாணவர்கள் தாங்களாகவே கதைப் பாடலை ஓசை நயத்துடன் பாட வேண்டும்.

Question 2.
பாடலின் பொருளைப் புரிந்து கொண்டு பாடுக.
Answer:
மாணவர்கள் தாங்களாகவே பாடலின் பொருள் புரிந்து பாட வேண்டும்.

Question 3.
பாடல் பொருளை உமது சொந்த நடையில் கூறுக.
Answer:
தோட்டத்தின் நடுவில் மேலே கோட்டுடனும் சரிகை வேட்டியுடனும் காவல்காரர் நின்றிருந்தார். இரவும் பகலும் காவல் காத்து வந்தார். காக்கை குருவிகள் அங்குள்ள காவல்காரரைப் பார்த்து பயந்து கொண்டு திரும்பி ஓடிவிடும். ஒருமுறை பலத்த மழை பெய்தபோது காவல்காரரின் ஆடைகள் கிழிந்திருந்தது.

காவல்காரருக்கு உதவி செய்தால் தான் அச்சமின்றி உலா வரலாம் என எண்ணிய காகம் அருகில் இருந்த வீட்டிற்குச் சென்று கறுப்புக் கோட்டு, வெள்ளைச் சட்டை, கட்டிக் கொள்ள சரிகை வேட்டி எடுத்து வந்து காவல்காரரிடம் கொடுத்து உடுத்திக் கொள்ளச் சொன்னது.

காவல்காரர் புதிய ஆடையை ஆவலோடு பார்க்கவில்லை, பழைய ஆடையைக் கழற்றிப் போடவில்லை. கொஞ்சம்கூட அசையவில்லை. காகம் அருகில் சென்று உற்றுப் பார்த்தவுடன்தான் அங்கிருந்தது சோளக்கொல்லை பொம்மை என்று அப்போது தெரிந்தது. வைக்கோலினால் ஆன பொம்மை என்பதைத் தன் நண்பர்களிடம் சொல்வதாகக் கூறிப் பொம்மையின் தலையில் நின்று மற்ற பறவைகளையும் கூவி அழைக்கிறது.

சிந்திக்கலாமா?

சூழல் -1 மீனாவின் அம்மா மீனாவுக்கு மட்டுமின்றி மீனாவின் நண்பர்களுக்கும் பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துகள் தெரிவிக்கிறார்.
சூழல் – 2 வளவனின் அப்பா யார் எந்த உதவி கேட்டாலும் நீ செய்யக் கூடாது என்று கூறுகிறார். இதுபற்றி உங்கள் கருத்து என்ன?
Answer:
சூழல் ஒன்றுதான் போற்றத்தக்கது. மீனாவின் அம்மாவைப் போல் நாமும் அனைவரிடமும் அன்புடனும் நட்புடனும்பழகவேண்டும். அப்போதுதான் ஒருவருக்கொருவர் விட்டுக் கொடுத்து வாழும் பண்பைப் பெறுவர். வளரும் குழந்தைகளுக்கு நற்பண்புகளைக் கற்றுக் கொடுக்க வேண்டும்.

சூழல் இரண்டு யாரும் பின்பற்றக் கூடாத குணம். உதவி செய்து வாழ்வதைப் பற்றி முதலில் வளவனின் அப்பா அறிய வேண்டும்.

படிப்போம்! சிந்திப்போம்! எழுதுவோம்!

சரியான சொல்லைத் தெரிவு செய்து எழுதுவோமா?

Question 1.
‘பெயரில்லாத’ – இச்சொல்லைப் பிரித்து எழுதக் கிடைப்பது………………….
அ) பெயர் + இலாத
ஆ) பெயர் + இல்லாத
இ) பெயரில் + இல்லாத
ஈ) பெயரே + இல்லாத
Answer:
ஆ) பெயர் + இல்லாத

Question 2.
வைக்கோல் மேலே துணியைச் சுற்றி வைத்திருக்கும் பொம்மை இத்தொடரில் அடிக்கோடிட்ட சொல்லின் எதிர்ச்சொல்…………………
அ) கீழே
ஆ) அருகில்
இ) தொலைவில்
ஈ) வளைவில்
Answer:
அ) கீழே

Question 3.
‘சோளக்கொல்லைப் பொம்மை’ என்பது……………………
அ) உயிருள்ள பொருள்
ஆ) உயிரற்ற பொருள்
இ) இயற்கையானது
ஈ) மனிதன் செய்ய இயலாதது
Answer:
ஆ) உயிரற்ற பொருள்

Question 4.
அசைய + இல்லை – இச்சொற்களைச் சேர்த்து எழுதக் கிடைப்பது……………….
அ) அசைய இல்லை
ஆ) அசைவில்லை
இ) அசையவில்லை
ஈ) அசையில்லை
Answer:
இ) அசையவில்லை

Question 5.
நித்தம் – இச்சொல்லுக்குரிய பொருள்…………………….
அ) நாளும்
ஆ) இப்பொழுதும்
இ) நேற்றும்
ஈ) எப்பொழுதும்
Answer:
அ) நாளும்

வினாக்களுக்கு விடையளிக்க

Question 1.
தோட்டத்தின் நடுவே ராஜா போல் நின்றவர் யார்?
Answer:
தோட்டத்தின் நடுவே ராஜா போல் நின்றவர் சோளக்கொல்லைப் பொம்மையாகிய காவல்காரர்.

Question 2.
காவல்காரருக்குத் தோட்டத்தில் உள்ள பணி யாது?
Answer:
காவல்காரருக்குத் தோட்டத்தில் உள்ள பணி, இரவும் பகலும் வயலில் நின்று காவல் காப்பதாகும்.

Question 3.
பொம்மைக்குக் கறுப்புக்கோட்டு, வெள்ளைச்சட்டை கொடுத்தது யார்?
Answer:
பொம்மைக்குக் கறுப்புக்கோட்டு, வெள்ளைச்சட்டை கொடுத்தது காகம்.

Question 4.
காகம் கொடுத்த ஆடைகளைக் காவல்காரர் ஏன் அணியவில்லை?
Answer:
காவல்காரர் உயிரற்ற பொருள் என்பதால் காகம் கொடுத்த ஆடைகளைக் காவல்காரர் அணியவில்லை.

முதலெழுத்து ஒன்று போல் வரும் சொற்களை எழுதுக

Answer:

மேகங்களுக்குப் பொருத்தமான மழைத்துளிகளை இணைக்க

Answer:

இணைத்த சொற்களைக் கீழே எழுதுக.

Answer:
1. சரிகை வேட்டை
2. கறுப்புக் கோட்டு
3. வெள்ளைச் சட்டை
4. சோளக் கொல்லைப் பொம்மை
5. கனத்த மழை.

பாடலைத் தொடர்ந்து பாடுவோமா?

Answer:
மக்கள் ஒன்று கூடியே
மகிழ விரும்பும் திருவிழா
குழந்தைச் செல்வம் யாவுமே
கூடிஆடும் திருவிழா
குமரிப் பெண்கள் யாவரும்
கூடிமகிழும் திருவிழா
கடைத் தெருக்கள் முழுவதும்
கலைகட்டும் திருவிழா.

உரைப் பகுதியைப் படித்து வினாக்களுக்கு விடை எழுதுக

நமக்குப் பயன்தரும் பல மரங்களுள் வாழையும் ஒன்று. வாழையின் பூ, காய், கனி, தண்டு ஆகியவற்றை நாம் சமைத்து உண்கிறோம். வாழைநாரைக் கொண்டு பூக்களைத் தொடுக்கிறோம். திருமண விழாக்களிலும் வீட்டில் நடைபெறும் விழாக்களிலும் வாழையிலையில் விருந்து படைக்கின்றனர். வாழையில் செவ்வாழை, பூவன் வாழை, மலை வாழை எனப் பலவகைகள் உள்ளன.

வினாக்கள் :

Question 1.
வாழையின் எப்பகுதிகள் உணவாகப் பயன்படுகின்றன?
Answer:
பூ, காய், கனி, தண்டு

Question 2.
வாழைநார் எதற்குப் பயன்படுகிறது?
Answer:
வாழைநார் பூத்தொடுக்கப் பயன்படுகிறது.

Question 3.
வாழையின் வகைகளுள் இரண்டை எழுதுக.
Answer:
செவ்வாழை, பூவன் வாழை

Question 4.
வாழையிலை – இச்சொல்லைப் பிரித்து எழுதுக.
Answer:
வாழை + இலை

Question 5.
பலவகை – இச்சொல்லுக்கு எதிர்ச்சொல் எழுதுக.
Answer:
சிலவகை.

செயல் திட்டம்

உங்கள் இருப்பிடத்திற்கு அருகிலிருந்து கீழ்க்காணும் செய்திகளைத் திரட்டுக.

Question 1.
தோட்டத்தின் பெயர்
Answer:
இயற்கைத் தோட்டம்.

Question 2.
உரிமையாளர் பெயர்.
Answer:
சிவராமன்.

Question 3.
தோட்டம் அமைந்திருக்கும் ஊர்
Answer:
பருத்திப்பட்டு

Question 4.
நீர்வசதி: கிணறு /அடிகுழாய்/ ஆறு/குளம்.
Answer:
கிணறு.

Question 5.
தோட்டத்தில் விளையும் காய்கறி/பழம் பெயரைக் குறிப்பிடுக.
Answer:
கீரை வகை, கத்தரிக்காய், வெண்டைக்காய், மாதுளம் பழம், சப்போட்டாப் பழம்.

Question 6.
தோட்டம் பற்றிய உனது கருத்து நன்றாக உள்ளது/ஓரளவு/ வளர்ச்சி தேவை.
Answer:
நன்றாக உள்ளது.

அறிந்து கொள்வோம்

1. தோட்டத்தில் பூச்சி தாக்குதலைத் தடுக்க முட்டை ஓட்டுத் தூளுடன், சிறிது உப்பைக் கலந்து செடியைச் சுற்றிலும் வளையம் போட வேண்டும்.
   2. வேளாண்மைக்குப் பயன்படுத்தப்படும் பூச்சிக்கொல்லிகள் மற்றும் களைகொல்லிகள் தாவரங்களின் கனிம வளங்களைக் குறைக்கின்றன.
   3. மண் அரிப்பைத் தடுக்க மரங்கள் நட்டு வளர்த்தல் இன்றியமையாதது.

கூடுதல் வினாக்கள்

வினாக்களுக்கு விடையளிக்க.

Question 1.
தோட்டத்தில் இருந்த பொம்மையைக் காகம் என்ன என்று நினைத்தது?
Answer:
தோட்டத்தின் நடுவில் நின்றிருந்த சோளக்கொல்லைப் பொம்மையை காவல் காக்கும் உயிருள்ள மனிதர்’ என்று காகம் நினைத்தது.

Question 2.
காகம் பொம்மைக்கு ஏன் புதிய ஆடைகளைக் கொடுத்தது?
Answer:
பொம்மை அணிந்திருந்த ஆடைகள் கனத்த மழையால் கிழிந்திருந்தன. அதனால் காகம் பொம்மைக்குப் புதிய ஆடைகளைக் கொடுத்தது.

Question 3.
காகம், மற்ற பறவைகளை ஏன் கூவி அழைத்தது?
Answer:
தோட்டத்தில் இருந்த பொம்மை ‘உயிருள்ள மனிதர்’ என்று எண்ணி பறவைகள் அங்கு வராமலிருந்தன. அது உயிரற்ற பொருள் என்பதை உணர்ந்ததால் காகம், மற்ற பறவைகளையும் கூவி அழைத்தது.

Question 4.
அழ.வள்ளியப்பா, குழந்தைக்கவிஞர் என அழைக்கப்படுவதன் காரணம் என்ன?
Answer:
அழ.வள்ளியப்பா அவர்கள் குழந்தைகளுக்கான கதைகளையும் பாடல்களையும் மிகுதியாகப் பாடியுள்ளமையால், குழந்தைக்கவிஞர் என அழைக்கப்படுகிறார்.

Question 5.
‘மலரும் உள்ளம்’ நூலை எழுதியவர் யார்?
Answer:
‘மலரும் உள்ளம்’ நூலை எழுதியவர் குழந்தைக்கவிஞர் அழ. வள்ளியப்பா ஆவார்.

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வாங்க பேசலாம்

Question 1.
மன்னவனூர் கிராம வருணனையை உன் சொந்த நடையில் கூறுக.
Answer:
மன்னவனூர் ஓரு அழகான மலைக்கிராமம். எங்குப் பார்த்தாலும் பச்சை பட்டு உடுத்தியது போல் பச்சைப்சேலேன காட்சியளிக்கும். பஞ்சுப் பொதிகள் போன்ற மேகக்கூட்டங்கள் வளைந்து நெளிந்து சொல்லும் பாதைகள். பனைஓலை வேய்ந்த குடிசைகள், மரங்களும் செடிகளும் சூழ்ந்த இடத்தில் பசுங்கன்றென ஓடியாடிக் கொண்டிருக்கும் பிள்ளைகள் இதுப் போன்ற காட்சிகள் மன்னவனூர் கிராமத்தில் நாம் காணலாம்.

Question 2.
உமது ஊரின் மாலை நேரக் காட்சிகளை வருணித்துக் கூறுக.
Answer:
மாலை நேரத்தில் சூரியன் தன் சிவந்த கதிர்களை வீசிக்கொண்டிருந்தான். அந்தக் கதிர்கள் குளத்து நீரில் படவே, குளத்து நீர் தகதகவெனதங்கம் போல் மிளிர்ந்தன. சூரியனை மறைக்க கருமேகங்கள் படையெடுத்து வந்தன. சூரியனும் தன் கதிர்களை மறைத்துக் கொண்டிருந்தான். பறவைகள் தங்கள் இருப்பிடம் தேடி பறந்த வண்ணமாய் இருந்தன. பறவைகளின் கூச்சல் பழைய இசைகளை எழுப்பின.

வண்டுகள் ரீங்காரமிட்டு பறந்தன. இளந்தென்றல் வீசிக்கொண்டிருந்தன. மக்களும் மாக்களும் தம் இருப்பிடங்களை நோக்கி நகர ஆரம்பித்தன. நிலவும் கண்ணில் பட தொடங்கியது. ஊரே அமைதி காத்தது. மலைகள் கரு நிறத்தில் தோன்ற ஆரம்பித்தது. மரங்கள், செடிகள், கொடிகள், பூக்கள் தென்றலின் போக்கிற்கு ஏற்ப நடனமாடின. இப்படியாக இனிய இரவும் வந்து சேர்ந்தது.

Question 3.
பாடப் பகுதியை வாய்விட்டுச் சரியான உச்சரிப்புடன் படித்துக் காட்டுக.
Answer:
மாணவர்களே தாங்களாகவே பாடப் பகுதியை வாய்விட்டுச் சரியான உச்சரிப்புடன் படித்து காட்ட வேண்டும்.

சிந்திக்கலாமா?

படத்திலுள்ள எந்தக் கிராமத்தில் நீ வாழ விரும்புகிறாய் ஏன்? உனது ஊரைச் சுத்தமாக்க என்ன செய்யலாம்? திட்டமிடுக.

Answer:

இவற்றில் பசுமையான கிராமத்தில் வாழ விரும்புகிறேன்.
நம் முன்னோர்கள் பசுமையான கிராமத்தில் வாழ்ந்ததனால், இயற்கையோடு இணைந்த வாழ்வு வாழ்ந்தனர். பருவமாற்றங்களையும் முன்கூட்டியே அறிந்து கொண்டு எச்சரிக்கையுடன் செயல்பட்டனர். ஆரோக்கியமாகவும் வாழ்ந்தனர். நீண்ட ஆயுளோடும் வாழ்ந்தனர். சுத்தமான காற்றையே சுவாசித்தனர். இயற்கையை மிகவும் நேசித்தனர். இயற்கையும் அவர்களை நேசித்தது. கூட்டு வாழ்வு வாழ்ந்தனர். இல்லங்களிலும், ஊர்களிலும் மகிழ்ச்சியும் அமைதியும் நிலவின. சத்தான உணவுகளையே உண்டனர். இயற்கை உரங்களையே பயன்படுத்தினர். மரங்களையும் செடி கொடிகளையும் அதிகம் வளர்த்தனர். இத்தகைய கிராமத்தில் வாழவே நான் விரும்புகிறேன்.

எனது ஊரைச் சுத்தமாக்க மக்களுக்குத் தேவையான விழிப்புணர்வை முதலில் கொடுக்க வேண்டும். சுத்தத்தின் மேன்மையை உணர்த்த வேண்டும். சுத்தம் உள்ள இடத்தில் தான் சுகம் இருக்கும் என்பதைக் கடைப்பிடிக்க வழி வகை செய்ய வேண்டும். தெருக்கள் தோறும் குப்பைத்தொட்டிகளை வைக்க வேண்டும். அதிலேயே குப்பைகளைப் போட அறிவுறுத்த வேண்டும். மக்களை ஊரை நேசிக்கச்செய்தாலே ஊர் சுத்தமாகி விடும்.

படிப்போம்! சிந்திப்போம்! எழுதுவோம்!

சரியான பலூன்களை எடுத்துப் பொருத்துக.

Answer:

சரியான சொல்லைத் தெரிவு செய்து எழுதுவோமா?

Question 1.
சாலையெங்கும் இச்சொல்லைப் பிரித்து எழுதக் கிடைப்பது ………………………..
அ) சாலை + யெங்கும்
ஆ) சாலை + எங்கும்
இ) சால + எங்கும்
ஈ) சால + யெங்கும்
Answer:
ஆ) சாலை + எங்கும்

Question 2.
சுண்டியிழுக்கும் இச்சொல்லைப் பிரித்து எழுதக்கிடைப்பது ………………………..
அ) சுண்டி + யிழுக்கும்
ஆ) சுண் + டியிழுக்கும்
இ) சுண்டு + இழுக்கும்
ஈ) சுண்டி + இழுக்கும்
Answer:
ஈ) சுண்டி + இழுக்கும்

Question 3.
ஓடி + ஆடி என்பதைச் சேர்த்து எழுதக் கிடைக்கும் சொல் …………………………
அ) ஓடிஆடி
ஆ) ஓடியோடி
இ) ஓடியாடி
ஈ) ஓடியாடி
Answer:
இ) ஓடியாடி

Question 4.
காலை + பொழுது என்பதைச் சேர்த்து எழுதக் கிடைக்கும் சொல் ……………………
அ) காலை பொழுது
ஆ) கால்பொழுது
இ) காலைப்பொழுது
ஈ) காலப்பொழுது
Answer:
இ) காலைப்பொழுது

Question 5.
வரகு + அரிசி என்பதைச் சேர்த்து எழுதக் கிடைக்கும் சொல் …………..
அ) வரகரிசி
ஆ) வரகு அரிசி
இ) வரக்கரிசி
ஈ) வரகுகரிசி
Answer:
அ) வரகரிசி

Question 6.
உணவு + அளிக்க என்பதைச் சேர்த்து எழுதக் கிடைக்கும் சொல் ……………………
அ) உணவு அளிக்க
ஆ) உணவளிக்க
இ) உணவுவளிக்க
ஈ) உணவ்வளிக்க
Answer:
ஆ) உணவளிக்க

வினாக்களுக்கு விடையளி

Question 1.
அழகிய மலைக் கிராமத்தின் பெயர் என்ன?
Answer:
அழகிய மலைக்கிராமத்தின் பெயர் மன்னவனூர் ஆகும்.

Question 2.
கிராமத்தில் உனக்குப் பிடித்த இயற்கைக் காட்சிகளை எழுதுக.
Answer:
மழை பெய்து ஓய்ந்திருந்தது, சாலையெங்கும் தண்ணீர் நிறைந்திருந்தது. மரங்கள் நனைந்து கிளைகள் இலைகள் முழுக்க நீர்த்திவலைகள் தெரிந்தன. பச்சைப்பசேல் என்ற வயல்வெளிகள்.

Question 3.
பிள்ளைகள் காலை உணவாக என்ன உண்டார்கள்?
Answer:
பிள்ளைகள் காலை உணவாக, வரகரிசிச் சோறும் பருப்புக் கடையலும் பிரண்டைத் துவையலும் சாப்பிட்டனர்.

பாடப்பகுதியில் இடம்பெற்றுள்ள வருணனைச் சொற்களை எடுத்து எழுதுக

எ.கா:
பச்சைப்பசேல் என்ற வயல்வெளி
சிலுசிலுப்பான காற்று கூடவே எழுந்தது.
வாய்க்காலும் வரப்பும் நிறைந்த வயல்
கருத்த மண்சட்டியில் வெள்ளை வெளேரென வரகரிசிக்சோறு கொதித்துக் கொண்டிருந்தது.

உரைப்பகுதியை படித்து வினாக்களுக்கு விடையளிக்க

சிறு தானிய உணவுகளே நம் உடல் நலத்திற்கு ஏற்றவை. குதிரை வாலி அரிசி, தினை, வரகரிசி, கேழ்வரகு, கம்பு, சோளம், பனிவரகு அரிசி, மாப்பிள்ளை சம்பா அரிசி, போன்றவை சிறு தானியங்கள் ஆகும். இந்தச் சிறு தானியங்களைக் கொண்டு பல உணவு வகைகளை மண் பானைகளில் சமைத்துப் பயன்படுத்துவது மிகவும் நல்லது. நாம் உண்ட உணவு முழுமையாகச் செரித்தபிறகுதான் அடுத்த வேளை உணவை உண்ண வேண்டும். இதைத் தான் நம் முன்னோர் “பசித்துப் புசி” என்றனர். இவற்றைத் தவிர்த்துவிட்டுத் துரித உணவுகளைச் சாப்பிடத் தொடங்கியதே பல்வேறு நோய்கள் ஏற்படக் காரணமாகிறது. சிறு தானிய உணவுகளை உண்போம்!
வளமான வாழ்வைப் பெறுவோம்!

Question 1.
எவ்வகை உணவு முறை நமக்கு ஏற்புடையது?
Answer:
சிறுதானிய உணவுகளே நமக்கு ஏற்புடையது.

Question 2.
சிறு தானியங்களுள் எவையேனும் நான்கு எழுதுக.
Answer:
தினை, வரகரசி, கேழ்வரகு, கம்பு.

Question 3.
துரித உணவு வகைகளை உண்ணக் கூடாது, ஏன்?
Answer:
துரித உணவு வகைகள் பல்வேறு நோய்கள் ஏற்படுவதற்குக் காரணமாக அமைவதால் அவைகளை உண்ணக் கூடாது.

கூடுதல் வினாக்கள்

சரியான சொல்லைத் தெரிவு செய்து எழுதுக

Question 1.
அறிவுமதி அரைத்த துவையல் …………….. துவையலாகும்.
அ) கடலை
ஆ) பிரண்டை
இ) தேங்காய்
ஈ) தக்காளி
Answer:
ஆ) பிரண்டை

Question 2.
கொடியடுப்பில் பருப்புடன் ……………….. வெந்து கொண்டிருந்தது.
அ) வெங்காயம்
ஆ) தக்காளி
இ) பூண்டு
ஈ) காயம்
Answer:
இ) பூண்டு

Question 3.
பிள்ளைகள் ……………………..செல்ல தங்களை ஆயத்தப்படுத்திக் கொண்டனர்.
அ) கோவிலுக்கு
ஆ) பள்ளிக்கு
இ) வீட்டிற்கு
ஈ) வயலுக்கு
Answer:
ஆ) பள்ளிக்கு

வினாக்களுக்கு விடையளிக்க.

Question 1.
அம்மாவின் பொட்டு எதைப் போல் இருந்தது?
Answer:
அம்மாவின் நெற்றியில் சிவப்பாக குங்குமப் பொட்டு வட்ட நிலா போல இருந்தது.

Question 2.
பிள்ளைகள் எதில் அமர்ந்து உணவு உண்டனர்?
Answer:
பிள்ளைகள், பசுஞ்சாணம் மெழுகிய தரையில் மனைப் பலகையில் அமர்ந்து உணவு உண்ட னர்.

Question 3.
அறிவுமதி எப்பாத்திரத்தில் சமைத்தாள்?
Answer:
அறிவுமதி விறகு அடுப்பில் கருத்த மண்சட்டியில் சமைத்தாள்.

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Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 4th Tamil Solutions Chapter 7 வெற்றி வேற்கை

வாங்க பேசலாம்

Question 1.
பாடலின் பொருளை உமது சொந்த நடையில் கூறுக.
Answer:
மாணவர்கள் தாங்களாகவே பாடலின் பொருளை தன் சொந்த நடையில் கூற வேண்டும்.

Question 2.
உனக்கு உனது நண்பன் செய்த சிறிய உதவி, அந்த நேரத்தில் பெரியதாக இருந்த அனுபவத்தைப் பற்றிப் பேசு.
Answer:
ஒருமுறை நான் பேருந்து நிறுத்தத்தில் ஒரு முதியவரைப் பார்த்தேன். அவர் வெகு நேரமாய் ஒவ்வொரு நபரிடமும் ஏதோ கேட்டுக்கொண்டிருந்தார். ஆனால் அவருக்கு எந்தப் பதிலும் யாரும் சரியாக தராததைப் பார்த்து, அவர் அருகில் சென்று காரணம் கேட்டேன். அவர் அருகில் உள்ள ஊருக்குச் செல்ல வேண்டுமாம். பையில் வைத்திருந்த காசு எங்கேயோ விழுந்து விட்டதாம்.

அதனால் ஊருக்குச் செல்லக் காசு கேட்டுக்கொண்டிருப்பதாகக் கூறினார். நான் எவ்வளவு தேவை என்று கேட்டபோது, ரூபாய் 15 என்று கூறினார் வருத்தத்துடன். நான் வேகமாக வீட்டிற்குச் சென்று என் அம்மாவிடம் செய்தியைச் சொல்லி 15 ரூபாய் வாங்கி வந்து அந்த முதியவரிடம் கொடுத்தேன்.

அவர் கண் கலங்கியபடியே வாங்கிக் கொண்டு, எனக்கு நன்றி கூறி வாழ்த்தியும் சென்றார். நான் செய்தது சிறிய உதவியாக இருந்தாலும், அது அவருக்குப் பெரியதாக தோன்றியது.

சிந்திக்கலாமா?

சிறு சிறு உதவிகளை பிறருக்குச் செய்வது பற்றி உனது கருத்து என்ன? வகுப்பில் கலந்துரையாடுக.
Answer:
கமலன் : ராமு! சிறு சிறு உதவிகளைப் பிறருக்குச் செய்வது பற்றி நீ என்ன நினைக்கிறாய்?
மாறன் : கட்டாயம் நாம் அவற்றை நாம் செய்ய வேண்டும். நீ என்ன நினைக்கிறாய்?
கமலன் : செய்ய வேண்டும் என்று தான் நினைக்கிறேன்.
மாறன் : சரி, அப்படி நீ செய்யும் போது உன் மனநிலை எப்படியிருக்கும்?
கமலன் : அப்படி உதவி செய்யும் போது மகிழ்ச்சியாகவும், திருப்தியாகவும் இருக்கும். ஏதோ பெரிய சாதனை புரிந்தது போல மனதில் தோன்றும். உனக்கு எப்படியிருக்கும்?

மாறன் : ராமு எனக்கும் அதே மனநிலைதான் இருக்கும். நமக்குள் பல ஒற்றுமை இருக்கிறதே!
கமலன் : நமக்கு மட்டுமல்ல, நம்மைப்போல உதவி செய்கின்ற அனைவருக்குள்ளும் இதே ஒற்றுமையிருக்கும். இப்படி உதவி செய்கிறவர்களால்தான் இன்றளவும் உலகம் இயங்கிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது.
மாறன் : ஆமாம், ராஜா! சரியாகச் சொன்னாய். மனிதர்கள் மனிதருக்கு உதவி செய்வதுதான் மானுடத்தின் மாண்பு. ஆனால் இதைப் புரிந்து எல்லோரும் நடந்தால் எவ்வளவு சிறப்பாக இருக்கும்.

கமலன் : ஆமாம்பா சரியாக சொல்கிறாய். நாம் செய்கிற சிறிய உதவிகூட பலருக்குப் பேருதவியாக அமைந்து விடுகிறது.
மாறன் : நாம் இருவரும் இணைந்து செயல்பட நான் விரும்புகிறேன். நீ என்ன நினைக்கிறாய்?
கமலன் : நல்லது செய்ய இணைவது தப்பேயில்லை நண்பா- இணைவோம் – செயல்படுவோம் – நன்றி நண்பா!

படிப்போம்! சிந்திப்போம்! எழுதுவோம்!

சரியான சொல்லைத் தெரிவு செய்து எழுதுவோமா?

Question 1.
தெள்ளிய – இச்சொல்லின் பொருள்
அ) மெல்லி
ஆ) இளகிய
இ) முதிர்ந்த
ஈ) அழகிய
Answer:
இ) முதிர்ந்த

Question 2.
ஆல் இச்சொல்லின் பொருள் ……
அ) வேல மரம்
ஆ) ஆல மரம்
இ) அரச மரம்
ஈ) வேப்ப மரம்
Answer:
ஆ) ஆல மரம்

Question 3.
கயம் இச்சொல்லின் பொருள் ….
அ) நீர் நிலை
ஆ) பயம்
இ) வானிலை
ஈ) பருவநிலை
Answer:
அ) நீர்நிலை

Question 4.
புரவி இச்சொல்லின் பொருள் ……………
அ) யானை
ஆ) பூனை
இ) ஆள்
ஈ) குதிரை
Answer:
ஈ) குதிரை

Question 5.
பெரும்படை இச்சொல்லைப் பிரித்து எழுதக் கிடைப்பது …………
அ) பெருமை + படை
ஆ) பெரும் + படை
இ) பெரு + படை
ஈ) பெரிய + படை
Answer:
அ) பெருமை + படை

Question 6.
நிழல் + ஆகும் என்பதைச் சேர்த்து எழுதக் கிடைக்கும் சொல் ……………
அ) நிழல் ஆகும்
ஆ) நிழலாகும்
இ) நிழல்லாகும்
ஈ) நிழலாஆகும்
Answer:
ஆ) நிழலாகும்

வினாக்களுக்கு விடையளி

Question 1.
ஆலமரத்தின் விதை எவ்வாறு இருக்கும் என்று அதிவீரராம பாண்டியர் குறிப்பிடுகிறார்?
Answer:
ஆலமரத்தின் விதை தெரிந்த நீர் கொண்ட குளத்தின் சிறிய மீனின் முட்டையை விடவும் சிறியதாக இருக்கும் என்று அதிவீரராம பாண்டியர் குறிப்பிடுகிறார்.

Question 2.
ஆலமரத்தின் நிழலில் தங்கும் படைகள் யாவை?
Answer:
ஆலமரத்தின் நிழலில் யானைப்படை, தேர்ப்படை, குதிரைப்படை, காலாட்படை போன்ற படைகள் தங்கும்.

Question 3.
இப்பாடலின் பொருள் எதனுடன் ஒப்பிட்டுக் கூறப்படுகிறது?
Answer:
இப்பாடலின் பொருள் பிறருக்குச் செய்யும் உதவியுடன் ஒப்பிட்டுக் கூறப்படுகிறது.

பொருத்தமான நிறுத்தக்குறி இடுக

Question 1.
ஆகா என்ன சுகம் தெரியுமா
Answer:
ஆகா! என்ன சுகம் தெரியுமா!

Question 2.
என்னைக் கட்டிப் போடுகிறார்கள்
Answer:
என்னைக் கட்டிப் போடுகிறார்கள்.

Question 3.
ஆகா இது என்ன பிரமாதம்
Answer:
ஆகா! இது என்ன பிரமாதம்!

Question 4.
நான் என்ன வேலை செய்ய வேண்டும்
Answer:
நான் என்ன வேலை செய்ய வேண்டும்?

Question 5.
காய்கறிக்கடையில் வேண்டிய தக்காளி கத்தாரி புடலை ஆகியவற்றை வாங்கி வந்தேன்.
Answer:
காய்கறிக்கடையில் வேண்டிய தக்காளி, கத்தரி, புடலை ஆகியவற்றை வாங்கி வந்தேன்.

மொழியோடு விளையாடு

சொல் ஒன்று, பொருள் இரண்டு – கண்டுபிடி.

Answer:

கலையும், கைவண்ண மும்

இணைந்து செய்வோம்

Answer:

இணைப்புச் சொற்களை அறிவோமா?

இரண்டு தொடர்களை இணைக்கப் பயன்படும் சொற்கள் இணைப்புச் சொற்கள் ஆகும். சில இணைப்புச் சொற்களையும், அவற்றைப் பயன்படுத்தும் முறைகளையும் அறிவோம்.

அதனால், ஆகவே, ஆனால், எனினும், ஆகையால், எனவே போன்றவை.

1. பருவ மழை பெய்தது …………………… ஏரி, குளங்கள் நிரம்பின.
2. காற்று பலமாக வீசியது ……………………  மரங்கள் வேரோடு சாய்ந்தன.
3. அப்பா விரைவாக வந்துவிடுகிறேன் என்றார் ஆனால் வரவில்லை.
4. பூக்கள் அழகாகப் பூத்திருந்தன ……………………  பறிக்க மனமில்லை .
5. நான் தாய் நாட்டிலேயே பணிபுரிய விரும்புகிறேன்  ……………………  வெளிநாடு செல்ல மாட்டேன்.
6. தினமும் காலையில் எழுந்து நன்றாகப் படித்தேன்  …………………… நான் தேர்வில் நல்ல மதிப்பெண் பெற்றேன்.
Answer:
1. பருவ மழை பெய்தது அதனால் ஏரி, குளங்கள் நிரம்பின.
2. காற்று பலமாக வீசியது ஆகவே மரங்கள் வேரோடு சாய்ந்தன.
3. அப்பா விரைவாக வந்துவிடுகிறேன் என்றார் ஆனால் வரவில்லை.
4. பூக்கள் அழகாகப் பூத்திருந்தன எனினும் பறிக்க மனமில்லை .
5. நான் தாய் நாட்டிலேயே பணிபுரிய விரும்புகிறேன் ஆகையால் வெளிநாடு செல்ல மாட்டேன்.
6. தினமும் காலையில் எழுந்து நன்றாகப் படித்தேன் எனவே நான் தேர்வில் நல்ல மதிப்பெண் பெற்றேன்.

பயிற்சி

ஆகவே, எனவே, ஆகையால், ஆனால் ஆகிய இணைப்புச் சொற்களைப் பயன்படுத்திச் சொற்றொடர்களை உருவாக்குக.

Answer:
1. அரசுத் தேர்வுகள் கடினமாக இருக்கும் ஆகவே விடாமுயற்சியுடன் படித்து வெற்றி பெற வேண்டும்.
2. தீண்டாமை தீயைப் போன்றது எனவே அதனை உலகைவிட்டே ஓட்டுவது நம் கடமை.
3. நான் நல்லவனாக வாழ விரும்புகிறேன், ஆகையால் தீயோரிடம் நட்பு பாராட்ட மாட்டேன்.
4. காந்தியடிகள் லண்டனில் படித்தார் ஆனால் ஆங்கிலேயர்களுக்கு அடிபணிந்து போகவில்லை

கூடுதல் வினாக்கள்

சரியான சொல்லைத் தெரிவு செய்து எழுதுக

Question 1.
சின்ன இச்சொல்லின் பொருள்
அ) தட்டை
ஆ) கட்டை
இ) முட்டை
ஈ) காய்
Answer:
இ) முட்டை

Question 2.
வெற்றி வேற்கையின் ஆசிரியர்
அ) கபிலர்
ஆ) அதிவீரராம பாண்டியன்
இ) ஔவையார்
ஈ) பாரதியார்
Answer:
ஆ) அதிவீரராம பாண்டியன்

Question 3.
அண்ணல் இச்சொல்லின் பொருள்
அ) கருணையுடையவர்
ஆ) பாசமுடையவர்
இ) அன்புடையவர்
ஈ) கோபமுடையவர்
Answer:
அ) கருணையுடையவர்

வினாக்களுக்கு விடையளிக்க.

Question 1.
வெற்றி வேற்கை நூலின் ஆசிரியர் யார்? இந்நூலின் பெயர் என்ன?
Answer:
வெற்றி வேற்கை நூலின் ஆசிரியர் அதிவீரராமபாண்டியர் இந்நூலின் வேறு பெயர் நறுந்தொகை.

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Guide Pdf Prose Chapter 4 Seventeen Oranges Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Solutions Prose Chapter 4 Seventeen Oranges

9th English Guide Seventeen Oranges InText Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Where did the narrator work?
Answer:
The narrator worked in Swift Delivery Company.

Question 2.
What was the narrator’s job in the docks?
Answer:
The narrator went in and out of the docks to carry and deliver the goods.

Question 3.
What was Clem Jones carrying in the box?
Answer:
Clem Jones was carrying a ship’s cat in the box.

Question 4.
What happened when the box was opened?
Answer:
When the box was opened a ship’s cat jumped out and ran back into the docks.

Question 5.
Did the narrator believe Clem’s story?
Answer:
No, the narrator did not believe Clem’s story because he knew that Clem was planning for a theft.

Question 6.
What was the narrator carrying in his pockets?
Answer:
The narrator was carrying oranges in his pockets.

Question 7.
Who is Pongo?
Answer:
Pongo is a policeman.

Question 8.
Why did Pongo want to bring another policeman?
Answer:
Pongo wanted a witness against the narrator when he brought up the case in the court. So he brought another policeman.

Question 9.
What did the voice in the narrator’s head tell him to do?
Answer:
The voice in the narrator’s head asked him to eat all the oranges so that there will be no evidence of his theft.

Question 10.
Why did the policemen arrive a little late to the cabin?
Answer:
The policemen had seen some carts at the gate. They went and talked to the drivers. So they arrived a little late to the cabin.

Question 11.
What did the narrator do with the pips and peels?
Answer:
The narrator swallowed the pips and peels too.

9th English Guide Seventeen Oranges TextBook Questions and Answers

A. From your reading of the text, choose the correct answers from the options given below.

Question 1.
The narrator was very fond of …………………
(a) eating oranges
(b) driving a pony-and-cart
(c) reading detective stories
(d) munching away at something
Answer:
(a) eating oranges

Question 2.
The narrator was searched by the policeman, because ………………….
(a) his pockets were bulging
(b) he was singing songs
(c) he was carrying a box
(d) the oranges could be smelt
Answer:
(a) his pockets were bulging

Question 3.
The narrator kept his mouth shut when questioned by Pongo, because ………………….
(a) anything said would be held as evidence against him.
(b) the oranges would fall out
(c) he did not steal the oranges
(d) he was scared of Pongo
Answer:
(a) anything said would be held as evidence against him.

Question 4.
The voice in the narrator’s head advised him to ………………….
(a) confess the truth to Pongo
(b) eat all the oranges
(c) deny his guilt
(d) hide all the oranges
Answer:
(b) eat all the oranges

Question 5.
Pongo found no trace of the oranges on the table, because …………………
(a) Pongo’s mate had stolen them
(b) all the oranges were sold
(c) the narrator had eaten them all
(d) they disappeared mysteriously
Answer:
(d) they disappeared mysteriously

B. Answer the following questions briefly in one or two sentences.

Question 1.
Why did the narrator call Clem Jones a careful planner?
Answer:
Clem Jones planned a theft carefully and executed it well.

Question 2.
What was Clem Jones carrying in the box during his second attempt?
Answer:
During the second attempt, Clem Jones was carrying a large Dutch cheese in the box.

Question 3.
Why did the policeman suspect the narrator?
Answer:
The policeman caught the narrator red-handed because the string of the narrator’s apron broke and the cop noticed that the narrator’s pockets were bulging.

Question 4.
What did Pongo consider as evidence against the narrator?
Answer:
Pongo considered the oranges to be evidence against the narrator.

Question 5.
How did the narrator feel when he was alone in Pongo’s cabin?
Answer:
When the narrator was locked in the cabin, he lost hope in life and felt afraid that he would lose his job.

Question 6.
What did the narrator do to get rid of the evidence?
Answer:
The narrator swallowed the pips and peels of the oranges beside the fruits to get rid of the evidence.

Question 7.
What did Pongo do when he found no oranges on the table?
Answer:
Pongo looked everywhere for the oranges. He looked in the narrator’s pockets and in his apron. He became angry and shouted at the narrator.

Question 8.
Why were the policemen not able to bring any charges against the narrator?
Answer:
As there was no evidence, the policemen could not bring any charges against the narrator.

Question 9.
How did the narrator feel after eating seventeen oranges?
Answer:
The narrator felt sick for a week and the oranges kept working away in his stomach.

Question 10.
What happened to the narrator’s love for oranges after the incident?
Answer:
The oranges worked away in the narrator’s stomach. He lost his love for oranges after the incident.

Additional Questions and Answers

Question 1.
What made the narrator be quiet when pongo enquired him?
Answer:
The narrator’s fear made him be quiet for Pongo’s enquiry.

Question 2.
Where did Pongo lock the narrator?
Answer:
Pongo locked the narrator in the cabin.

Question 3.
Where did Pongo go, after locking the narrator in the cabin?
Answer:
Pongo went to bring another policeman to be a witness to the narrator’s case.

Question 4.
How did the narrator get the idea of eating all the oranges?
Answer:
The voice in the narrator’s head told him to eat the oranges and to destroy the evidence.

Question 5.
Did the voice tell him anything else?
Answer:
Yes, the voice told him to eat the pips and peels (seeds and skins) of the oranges.

Question 6.
Why did the voice tell him to eat the seeds and peels?
Answer:
The voice told him to do so in order to leave no evidence for the theft.

Question 7.
How did the narrator eat the pips and peels?
Answer:
The narrator swallowed the pips and peels.

Question 8.
Why did the narrator swallow everything?
Answer:
The narrator swallowed everything as the time was running out.

Question 9.
How did the narrator eat the remaining oranges after the first one?
Answer:
After the first one, the narrator cut the oranges into large chunks. He swallowed the pieces one after the other.

Question 10.
When did the narrator’s love for the orange vanish?
Answer:
The editor had to finish off all the oranges in order to destroy the evidence. Fie felt bad and fell sick upsetting his stomach. Thus his love for oranges vanished.

C. Answer the following in about 80 – 100 words.

Question 1.
Narrate the clever strategy followed by Clem Jones to deceive Pongo.
Answer:
Clem Jones was one of the narrator’s friends who worked with him at the dock. Clem was amazingly smart about stealing things from the docks and boats that he easily fooled the policemen with his great cunningness. Once, he carried a box and came out of the docks. The cop Pongo stopped him and investigated the box. Clem told that it had a cat. The cop insisted on opening it.

When Clem did so, a ship’s cat jumped off and escaped into the docks. When Clem Jones returned with the box of cheese, he looked angrily at the policeman Pongo to make the policeman feel guilty of his previous act of opening the box, in which the cat was kept inside. By making Pongo feel guilty, Clem was able to avoid any more security checks and thus was able to steal a large Dutch Cheese.

(OR)

There are expect thieves who plan it carefully. Clem was a good planner of theft. One day, while Clem was coming out of the docks with a box, Pongo stopped him. Fie asked him to open the box. She told Pongo that the cat would run away. Pongo did not believe him. So he made Clem open the box.

Suddenly the cat jumped up and ran away. It was a ship’s cat. Clem ran after it shouting angrily. After two minutes, he came back with the same box. She held the lid down tightly. Pongo laughed at him but Clem looked at him angrily. He looked angry all the way home. Then he smiled. He opened the box and took out a large Dutch cheese.

“A clever fox can even deceive a dog”

Question 2.
Describe the confrontation between the narrator and Fongo.
Answer:
Title: Seventeen Oranges
Author: Bill Naughton
Characters: Narrator, Pongo, and another policeman.
Theme: “Too much of anything is good for nothing”

The narrator used to work in the docks, carrying cargo from the docks. He had an irresistible love for oranges. He stole them, from the boats and ships and chew them for hours.

However one day he was caught by Pongo, the policeman. He wanted to make the narrator’s case an example for all the other workers and frighten them off the consequences of dishonesty and stealing.

The police officer locked him in a cabin and went out to bring another police officer to be a witness. The narrator ate up the seventeen oranges with their pips and peels. He damaged all the evidence against him. That was a very bitter experience for him. The policemen could not do anything against him. The narrator was never crazy about oranges anymore.

“Look before you leap”
Paragraph for Slow Learners

The narrator had a great love for oranges. He could eat oranges all day and every day. He worked in the shipyard. His irresistible love for oranges tempted him to steal the oranges from the boats and ships. One day Pongo, the policeman caught him. He had oranges in his pockets. Pongo wanted to make a case in order to frighten the other workers also.

He locked the narrator in a cabin. He went out to get another policeman as a witness. The narrator decided to damage the evidence. He ate all the oranges with the pips and peels. It was a bitter experience for him. The policemen could not do anything. They had to let him free. The narrator was never crazy about oranges thereafter.

“Covet all, Lose all”

Vocabulary:

D. Find the synonyms for the underlined words given in the passage.

Question 1.
The voice in his head asked the narrator to eat the evidence.
(a) proof
(b) contradict
(c) disprove
(d) refute
Answer:
(a) proof

Question 2.
Clem looked at Pongo furiously.
(a) politely
(b) gently
(c) angrily
(d) calmly
Answer:
(c) angrily

Question 3.
When Pongo caught the narrator with the oranges, he was very frightened.
(a) undaunted
(b) afraid
(c) valiant
(d) brave
Answer:
(b) afraid

Question 4.
The narrator was quiet when Pongo questioned him.
(a) calm
(b) noisy
(c) silent
(d) agitated
Answer:
(c) silent

Question 5.
The narrator was in trouble because he took the oranges.
(a) peace
(b) difficulty
(c) harmony
(d) comfort
Answer:
(b) difficulty

E. Find the antonyms for the underlined words in the following sentences.

Question 1.
Seventeen oranges were hidden in the narrator’s pockets.
(a) exposed
(b) masked
(c) concealed
(d) buried
Answer:
(a) exposed

Question 2.
Clem Jones was ordered to open the box.
(a) prepared
(b) arranged
(c) forced
(d) requested
Answer:
(d) requested

Question 3.
Pongo locked the narrator inside the cabin.
(a) closed
(b) sealed
(c) released
(d) chocked
Answer:
(c) released

Question 4.
Pongo carefully searched the narrator’s pockets.
(a) attentively
(b) carelessly
(c) cautiously
(d) strictly
Answer:
(b) carelessly

Question 5.
The narrator of the story felt very sick for a week
(a) healthy
(b) disordered
(c) feeble
(d) unhealthy
Answer:
(a) healthy

Listening:

F. Complete the table with suitable responses.

Answer:

G. Answer the following questions based on your listening.

Question 1.
Why did Chatur Pandit ask the king for 1000 gold coins?
Answer:
Chatur Pandit said that he had spent 1000 gold coins to catch the red peacock.

Question 2.
Where did Chatur Pandit find the ‘red peacock’?
Answer:
According to Chatur Pandit, he found the peacock in the jungle.

Question 3.
What sort of person was Chatur Pandit?
Answer:
He was a greedy minister.

Question 4.
State whether the statement is True or False.
Answer:
Tenali was given three weeks to bring more red peacocks. This statement is ‘False’.

Question 5.
Why did the people feel that they were lucky to have Krishna Deva Raya as their king?
Answer:
The people felt that they were lucky to have a king who would not afraid to admit his mistake.

Speaking:

H. Work in groups of four. Choose one of the situations given below. Discuss how the story would have been different if,

Question 1.
Pongo had pardoned the narrator after scolding him.
Answer:
The narrator was not a thief. He was in the habit of stealing something whenever he left the docks. He used to hide them under his apron. One day, there was a banana boat in the docks. He picked up the bananas which fell off the boat and quickly hid them under his apron.

But the bananas were not his craze. He loved to eat oranges very much. When he came out from the docks with the oranges hidden in his pockets. Pongo, the policeman caught him. The pockets were bulging as the apron string was broken. There were seventeen oranges. A lot of people were stealing from the docks.

The narrator kept quiet and was frightened. Pongo found him very innocent. He sympathised with the narrator. He did not want any action to be taken against him. He was a kind man. He advised the narrator very politely not to steal anymore. Pongo pardoned the narrator. The narrator thanked the policeman and went home happily.

Question 2.
Pongo had arrived on the scene before the last orange was eaten.
Answer:
The narrator was got red-handed when he came out from the docks. As his apron string was broken, the policeman, Pongo could find out his bulging pockets. The seventeen oranges in his pockets. Pongo caught him for his theft and locked him in a cabin. He kept the narrator in the cabin, he went out to bring another policeman to be a witness to the case.

The narrator was fear-stricken. A voice from the narrator’s head told him to eat away all the oranges. It forced him to eat the seeds and the peels. The narrator had to eat them to destroy the evidence. He ate the oranges quickly. But only one orange was left. At that time, the policemen had come near the cabin.

The narrator heard the sound of their arrival. They opened the cabin and found only one orange left on the table. They understood the narrator’s attempt to destroy the evidence. They seized the last orange and warned him of his criminal act of destroying the evidence. Both of them decided to produce the narrator before the court to get him punished, thereby teaching a lesson to others.

Question 3.
Pongo had forgotten to lock the door properly but the narrator only discovered it just before pongo returned.
Answer:
The narrator was a lover of oranges. He liked to eat oranges one after the other all day and everyday. In fact, he was not a thief. But he used to steal something whenever he left the docks. He had put the oranges in his pockets and came out. Pongo, the policeman noticed his bulging pockets as his apron string was broken.

The narrator was calm and he did not say anything. Pongo locked him in a cabin. Pongo went out to bring another policeman to be a witness to take up the case to the court. The narrator was in the cabin. He looked at the walls. He was afraid that he would lose his job and be imprisoned. The policemen were returning to the cabin. Before their arrival, the narrator was surprised to notice the cabin unlocked.

The narrator had enough chance to escape from the cabin. But the narrator did not attempt to go out. He remained in the cabin, till Pongo’s arrival. On return, Pongo found the narrator unmoved despite the door was not locked. Pongo and the other policeman remained to dumbfound. They bowed before the narrator for his honesty and discipline. They released him at once. The narrator thanked them heartily and went back hope peacefully.

Writing:

I. Work in groups and discuss. Then write a diary entry in about 60-80 words describing your feelings and emotions for the given situations. Imagine, you are Pongo.

Question 1.
Your feelings when you caught the boy?
Answer:
I am pongo, the policeman. I work as the security guard in the shipyard. One day I was on duty. I saw a boy riding a cart and coming out of the docks. His pockets were bulging. He had hidden them under his apron. As usual I stopped him for a casual check. I found seventeen oranges hidden in his pocket.

But he was not a thief. However he had stolen the oranges and taken them home. He kept quiet. He could speak nothing. He was very scared. He was only a teenager and crazy of oranges. So I took pity on him. I had no intention to punish him. I let him go after counselling him. It was quiet obvious that he was free from fear and worry. I just went ahead on my duty with the spirit of gentleness and forgiveness.

Question 2.
Your feelings and emotions when you came back and found oranges gone?
Answer:
I never thought that I would get a case that day. It was quiet unfortunate that I caught a boy red-handed with seventeen oranges. This occured in the shipyard. Wishing to warn other people against stealing, 1 decided to take action against this boy. I locked him in a cabin. He was frightened and upset.

He thought that he would lose his job and be imprisoned. I went out to bring another policeman to be a witness against the boy. The policeman and I returned to the cabin. We entered the cabin and found that the oranges were finished off. The oranges were the only evidence we had. Now there was no evidence to punish, him. I was sheer disappointed. We became helpless. We could not keep the boy in the cabin. So we released the boy and he went home cheerfully, “It is always true that man proposes but God disposes of”.

j. Complete the following table with information from the anecdote about Mr. Scotti’s short trip.

Answer:

K. Circle the best option.

Question 1.
In New York Mr. Scotti left the plane because he thought he
(a) had to change the plane
(b) was in Rome
(c) had to phone his cousins
(d) had to look at the airport
Answer:
(b) was in Rome

Question 2.
He decided to find his cousins home without their help. He asked the policeman for information in Italian because he ………………..
(a) thought he was in Italy
(b) knew the policeman
(c) didn’t speak any other language
(d) liked the language.
Answer:
(c) didn’t speak any other language

Question 3.
On the next day, Mr. Scotti was …………………. at how the local people responded to the queries.
(a) Surprised
(b) unhappy
(c) glad
(d) upset
Answer:
(a) Surprised

Question 4.
Circle three words that best describe Mr. Scotti clever
clever/ unlucky/ stupid/ successful/ miserable/ happy
Answer:
unlucky/ stupid/ miserable

L. Have you experienced any unexpected turn of events in your life? what happened? How did you feel about it at that moment? How do you feel about it now?

Write an article for your school magazine describing your experience in about 150 words.
Answer:
A Memorable Day in my life:
The happiest day in my life was the day of our tour to Ooty, We went for a trip to the beautiful hill station last month. The trip was very nice. We enjoyed it a lot. On a breezy Saturday we started the trip. We hired a vehicle to accommodate our family and my uncle’s family too. We entered a lodge at 10 O’clock in the morning.

The weather was chill and we were breezing like statues. After a while we got ready wearing our warm clothes. We went to the thunder world which was a very different theme zone I have ever seen. The botanical garden and the rose garden were so amazing. It was a great scene to see the millions of flowers all together.

They all looked as if they were welcoming us with smiling faces. The next day we visited Pykara. The boating was a thrilling experience. On the same afternoon we went to Mudhumalai forests and saw wildlife directly. The trip was very wonderful, informative and educative. It was really one of the most memorable ones in my life.

Grammar:

A. Given below in Column A are some phrasal verbs taken from the text. Find the meanings by using a dictionary and complete Column B.

Answer:

B. Can You do It?

1. Talking about the abilities of your class members is a great way to review the use of the modal can.
2. Work in pairs and discuss things a person might be able to do.
3. Include things that some people can do and others cannot do, and make a list on the board.

Answer:

C. Do’s and Don’ts (Necessity, Obligation and Permission)

Choose the correct option:

1. We use ……………. (should/must/ ought) when something is compulsory, obligatory and important.
2. We use …………… (should/must/ought) when something is the right thing to do.
3. We use …………… (should/must/ought) when something is suggested or recommended.

Answers:

1. must
2. should
3. ought to

D. Complete the sentences with one of the modal verbs given below.

1. Students ……………….. be quiet when they write the examination.
2. You ……………… were a coat, it’s quite warm
3. ………………. open the window? It is very hot in the room.
4. I ……………….. go to school yesterday because I was ill.
5. When she was eighteen, she run fast.
6. You ……………. drive fast, it’s no safe.
7. He is a famous cricketer. He …………….. bat well.

Answers:

1. may
2. shouldn’t
3. could
4. couldn’t
5. could
6. shouldn’t
7. can

E. You are Andhav. While you were away on a holiday, your house was burgled. Use appropriate models and complete the letter to your friend telling him/her about it/

No. 36, Gandhi
Road Chennai – 45
04 August 2018
Dear Ramesh,

How are you? I feel sad to inform you that my house was burgled last week when I was on a holiday. Burglars (1) …………….. have known from the accumulated newspaper pile that I had gone away. When I came back last Sunday, I found the back-door lock broken. I (2) …………….. have forgotten to bolt the back-door from inside and they ………………. have entered through it. My room was ransacked. They took my laptop and other valuables. I (3) …………….. have deposited the jewellery in a bank locker to avoid this loss. I (4) ………………. have informed my neighbours about my week-long trip. Well, I have registered an FIR with the police. They are investigating the case. They have assured that I (5) ……………… get my jewels back. The Bulgars (6) ……………… be caught very soon. Convey my regards to all at home.

Your lovingly,
Aadhav
Answers:

1. should
2. should
3. must
4. should
5. should
6. must

F. Match the squares to form proper sentences.

Answers:

1. I/She should take some pills
2. She/They shouldn’t wear warm clothes
3. She/They shouldn’t go home
4. Sam and Jai should see a doctor.

G. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals.
(will / shall, would / should, can / could, may / might, ought to)

Milk is a nutritious food enriched with vitamins and proteins. We (1) ………………. take milk regularly so that we (2) ……………. not develop deficiencies in our body. Aged persons, children and patients (3) …………. take milk in sufficient quantities as it provides strength to their body. We (4) ……………. supplement it with fruits, vegetables, and pulses for proper growth of the body. But we (5) ………………. consume the milk of good quality. Otherwise it (6) ………….. cause harm to the body. We (7) ………………. be very careful while selecting our food items because there are chances that these (8) …………….. be adulterated. We (9) ………………. protect our health.
Answers:

1. should
2. shall
3. can
4. ought to
5. should
6. may
7. should
8. could
9. should