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Unit 2 of Poorvi is a lighthearted celebration of wit, nonsense and the comedy of everyday life. The main prose extract, 'Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle' by Hugh Lofting, tells how a people's doctor learns from his clever parrot Polynesia that animals have languages of their own. Fascinated, Doctor Dolittle begins noting down bird and animal words, becomes fluent enough to talk with every creature, and gives up treating humans to become a much-loved animal doctor. The unit's poem, 'A Funny Man' by Natalie Joan, describes a comical stranger who wears a shoe on his head and hats on his feet, calls a currant bun a rose, and addresses the speaker as 'Your Highness', creating gentle nonsense humour through reversed, absurd behaviour. The third reading is a humorous play by G.C. Thornley in which a mother coaches her outspoken daughter Mary to make polite conversation before two important guests arrive; despite all the advice, Mary blunders disastrously with tactless remark after tactless remark, each met with embarrassed silence. Together the readings show how humour arises from imagination, exaggeration and dramatic irony, while the play gently teaches the value of tact and knowing the right thing to say.
1 Mrs. Shaw cleans the room and tells Mary to behave politely when two guests come to visit. 2 Mary insists that she can talk well, so her mother gives her careful advice about pleasing guests. 3 When the guests arrive, Mary wrongly says Mrs. Harding has beautiful children she has seen before. 4 Mary keeps making rude remarks about bankers, clothes, doctors, talkative women, dogs, and horses. 5 Again and again, the guests feel awkward because Mary unknowingly insults things connected to their family. 6 As the guests leave, Mary forgets the right words and says, 'Oh, must you stay? Can't you go?' D Doctor Dolittle A kind human physician who learns animal languages from his parrot and happily becomes an animal doctor.
P Polynesia Doctor Dolittle's clever parrot who reveals that animals can speak and teaches him their languages.
T The funny man The eccentric figure in the poem whose reversed, absurd actions (shoe on head, hats on feet) create nonsense humour.
M Mary Shaw The outspoken young girl in the play whose blunt, tactless remarks cause one comic blunder after another.
D Dramatic irony A device in the play where the audience sees Mary doing the very opposite of the polite advice she was given.
I Inversion A poetic device in 'A Funny Man' where normal word order and object roles are reversed for comic, nonsensical effect.
hilariously
in a very funny way
blunders
careless mistakes
embarrasses
makes others feel uncomfortable
quietly
in a soft, low voice
banker
person who works in a bank
talkative
talking too much
practises shooting
does shooting as an activity
Q1 How did Doctor Dolittle come to understand animal languages? Answer Q2 Why did Doctor Dolittle stop being a people's doctor? Answer Q3 What makes Polynesia a good teacher of animal language? Answer Q4 What unusual things does the funny man do in the poem? Answer Q5 How does the funny man's behaviour affect the mood of the poem? Answer Q6 In the play, what advice does the mother give Mary before the guests arrive? Answer Q7 What kind of blunders does Mary make with the guests? Answer Q8 What does the repeated stage direction 'No one speaks' show? Answer Q9 What lesson does the humorous play teach? Answer Q10 What is the overall theme that links the three readings in this unit? Answer Q1 I Do you have a pet or a domestic animal? If yes, why? If not, why not? How do people usually spend time with a pet or domestic animal? Share your thoughts with your classmates and the teacher. Answer Q2 II You must have read stories where animals and birds talk. If you had a chance to communicate with an animal or a bird, who would you like to speak to and why? Share your thoughts with your classmates and the teacher. Answer Q3 III If we closely observe the body language of animals and birds, we can understand what they want to tell us. Work in pairs and study the pictures given below. Find out what emotions these animals and birds are trying to convey. Share your observations with your classmates and the teacher. Answer Q1 I Complete the following sentence by selecting a suitable reason. The Cat’s-food-Man suggests to Doctor Dolittle that he should become an animal doctor because he believes that Dolittle ______________________________________________________. 1. earns less fee by treating human patients 2. enjoys the company of animals as they speak less 3. dislikes spending time with human patients 4. knows more about animals than the local veterinarians Answer Q2 II Fill in the blanks by choosing the suitable option given in the brackets. Doctor Dolittle reacts to Polynesia’s information about animal languages with both excitement and ____________ (certainty/curiosity). He rushes to ____________ (write/memorise) the bird words she provides and is interested in learning more. Answer Q3 III Do you think Doctor Dolittle would be famous as an animal doctor? If yes, why? If not, why not? Answer Q1 I What became a common sight in Puddleby after Doctor Dolittle started treating animals? 1. Humans talking to farm animals 2. Farm animals wearing glasses 3. Farm animals learning bird language 4. Birds riding atop farm animals Answer Q2 II What challenges do you think Doctor Dolittle might face if more and more animals come to him for help? 1. How might he overcome these challenges to ensure that he provides good treatment? Answer Q3 III Arrange the following events in correct order according to the story. Two have been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. 1. Doctor Dolittle decides to stop being a doctor for people and becomes a doctor for animals. 2. Animals from near and far come to Doctor Dolittle for help, crowding his garden. 3. A man with a stomach-ache visits Doctor Dolittle and suggests he should treat animals instead of people. (i) 4. Polynesia teaches Doctor Dolittle animal languages, and he starts understanding and communicating with animals. 5. A plough horse with vision problems visits Doctor Dolittle, who prescribes green spectacles, to improve the horse’s eyesight. 6. The parrot, Polynesia, encourages Doctor Dolittle to become an animal doctor, revealing that animals can talk. (ii) 7. Doctor Dolittle installs special doors for different animals to enter his house for treatment. 8. Doctor Dolittle’s ability to communicate with animals helps him diagnose and treat their illnesses effectively. 9. Doctor Dolittle gains fame among animals worldwide, and they come to him from various places for his help. 10. Word spreads, and people start bringing their sick pets and farm animals to Doctor Dolittle for treatment. Answer Q1 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. “If I say, ‘Polly wants a cracker’, you understand me. But hear this: Ka-ka oi-ee, fee-fee?” “Good Gracious!” cried the Doctor. “What does that mean?” “That means, ‘Is the porridge hot yet?’—in bird language.” “My! You don’t say so!” said the Doctor. “You never talked that way to me before.” “What would have been the good?” said Polynesia, dusting some cracker crumbs off her left wing. “You wouldn’t have understood me if I had.” (i) Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option. In the line, “Good Gracious!” cried the Doctor, the expression ‘Good Gracious’ can be replaced by ______________! A. bravo B. gosh C. alas D. hurray Answer Q2 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (ii) Why had Polynesia never used bird language with the Doctor earlier? Answer Q3 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iii) Identify whether the following statement is true or false. Polynesia had been munching on a food item while talking to Doctor Dolittle. Answer Q4 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iv) How did Doctor Dolittle feel according to the extract? A. anxious B. surprised C. angry D. relaxed Answer Q5 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. “I would like a pair like yours,” said the horse—“only green. They’ll keep the Sun out of my eyes while I’m ploughing the field.” “Certainly,” said the Doctor. “Green ones you shall have.” “You know, the trouble is, Sir,” said the plough horse as the Doctor opened the front door to let him out—“the trouble is that anybody thinks he can doctor animals—just because the animals don’t complain. As a matter of fact, it takes a much cleverer man to be a really good animal doctor than it does to be a good people’s doctor.” (i) Choose a word from the extract to complete the analogy. digging: flower bed:: ______________: field Answer Q6 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (ii) Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Doctor Dolittle’s attitude in the extract is ______________. A. respectful B. sentimental C. understanding D. careful Answer Q7 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. Based on the extract, we can conclude that doctors take animals for granted because ______________ . Answer Q8 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iv) Do you agree with the concluding sentence of the extract? Why/why not? Answer Q9 II Answer the following questions. 1. How can we say that Polynesia was a good trainer of animal language? Answer Q10 II Answer the following questions. 2. Explain how Doctor Dolittle gave equal and individual attention to each animal who came to him for treatment. Answer Q11 II Answer the following questions. 3. How does Doctor Dolittle’s readiness to follow the parrot’s advice highlight the importance of listening to different viewpoints? Answer Q12 II Answer the following questions. 4. Which qualities of Doctor Dolittle made him famous among the animals? Explain with evidence from the text. Answer Q13 II Answer the following questions. 5. What changes do you think would happen in the world if people suddenly gained the ability like Doctor Dolittle, to understand and communicate with animals? Answer Q1 I Complete the following table correctly by choosing words from the box given below. An example has been done for you. sailor song teatime check-in plough horse harvest mice windowsill well-bred Hyphenated Words | Open Compound Words | Closed Compound Words check-in Answer Q2 II Create compound words from the table given below. A B 1. fun (i) head 2. high (ii) birds 3. never (iii) flying 4. early (iv) loving 5. song (v) risers 6. over (vi) tops 7. tree (vii) ending Now, complete the paragraph with suitable compound words from the table. An example has been done for you. After being treated by Doctor Dolittle, the A. fun-loving dolphins danced playfully in his sanctuary. The B. _______________ chatter of monkeys echoed through the C. _______________, their ailments cured. D. ______________ eagles soared gracefully E. _______________ their health restored. F. _______________ among the G. _______________ chirped joyfully from the branches. All creatures were happy with Doctor Dolittle’s care. Answer Q3 III Underline the names of animals that are hidden in the sentences given below. Clues are given within the brackets. An example has been done for you. 1. Dr. Dolittle was eating oatmeal for his breakfast. (a farm animal) 2. Old ladies began to bring him their pets. (an insect) 3. The author sees the connection between humans and animals. (a farm animal) 4. The three baby dinosaurs are from ice age. (field animal) 5. The patients who came late didn’t know where to go. (ship of the desert) Answer Q4 IV Read the sentences below and identify the palindrome words and sentences. 1. Step on no pets. 2. Naman saw a race car at the show. 3. Nitin speaks in Malayalam. 4. The engineer used a rotator to check the surface level. 5. The pilot relied on the radar to navigate safely. 6. Eva can I see bees in a cave? Now, create your own palindrome and share it with your classmates and the teacher. Answer Q5 V Underline the verbs and identify the tense form in the following sentences from the text. 1. He is asking you a question. 2. Oh, there are plenty of animal doctors. 3. I am going blind in one eye. 4. … the trouble is that anybody thinks he can doctor animals. Answer Q6 Fill in the blanks using the correct form of verbs (present perfect) given within brackets. Since becoming an animal doctor, Doctor Dolittle 1. _________ (learn) to communicate with all animals and birds. He 2. _________ (treat) countless farm animals and pets with care. The parrot, Polynesia, 3. _________ (teach) him bird-language, and he 4. _________ (write) books about his adventures. Many people 5. _________ (bring) their sick animals to his door. Over the years, Dolittle 6. _________ (become) renowned worldwide for his unique abilities. Answer Q1 I You will listen to an announcement. As you listen, state whether the following statement is true or false. (Transcript for the teacher on pg. 88) Dr. Dolittle’s new clinic presents an offer of free medicines. Answer Q2 II You will listen to the announcement again. As you listen, complete the details given below with one or two exact words you hear. 1. The new clinic is located in the town of ______________. 2. The address is 12, ______________ Lane. 3. The clinic is open Monday to Friday from ______________ a.m. to 5 p.m. 4. Special timings for ______________ are on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5. Dr. Dolittle will ensure that animals get the ______________. 6. All animals—horses, cows, ______________, wild animals, and others are welcome. Answer Q1 Conversation between a doctor and a patient Read the information about the problems 1–4. Use the cue cards provided to guide your conversation. Take turns to play parts of doctor and patient. Problem 1:Cough and cold Solution: Ginger and honey mix Additional Advice: Drink warm fluids and rest. Problem 2:Dry lips Solution: Apply ghee Additional Advice: Stay hydrated and avoid wetting your lips. Problem 3:Sore throat Solution: Gargle with warm salt water. Additional Advice: Drink herbal teas and avoid cold drinks. Problem 4:Fatigue Solution: Ensure adequate sleep and a balanced diet. Additional Advice: Take short walks to increase energy levels. Answer Q1 Write a notice in about 50 words about the Annual Health Check-up for students of Grades 6–8. Remind students to collect their health check-up cards from the class teacher. Include all other necessary details about date, time, and venue. Complete the draft of the notice by using the words and phrases given in the box below. inform queries health card health check-up assembly hall Grades 6–8 please contact Thursday and Friday Name of the School NOTICE 12 July 20XX _____________________________ This is to _________ all the students of Grades 6–8 about the Annual Health Check-up. Date: _____________, 27 and 28 July 20XX Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Venue: _____________________ All students are requested to bring their _________ for the check-up. For _________ or further details _________ the undersigned. Asma In-charge Answer Q1 I The word ‘goshala’ translates to ‘cowshed’ in English. It is a Sanskrit word that is made up of the words ‘go’, which means ‘cow’, and śālā, which means ‘shed’ or ‘hall’. Plan a visit with the teacher to a ‘goshala’ and find out how the cows are looked after. Answer Q2 II Ayurveda is the oldest existing medical system in India. Animals received good medicinal care in ancient India. Indian medical treatises like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Harita Samhita contain references of care of animals. Find out names of different organisations that work for the welfare of animals with the help of the teacher. Answer Q3 III What is the best way to take care of stray and abandoned animals? 1. Provide food and water for the animal 2. Take them to an animal shelter 3. Adopt them by taking them home Give reasons for your responses. Answer Q1 Look around you for things or people that make you laugh. Write them in the bubbles given below. Share the reasons for your answers with your classmates and the teacher. Things I Find Funny Answer Q1 I Work in pairs. Identify the true statements. Check your answers with the teacher. 1. The poet says that she had never heard such an amusing song. 2. The funny man was quite ill-mannered. 3. The funny man wore two hats on his feet. 4. The funny man hopped on his head to reach home. 5. The funny man gave a rose to the poet. 6. The funny man smiled at the poet. Answer Q2 II Identify the words from the poem based on the meanings given. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. 1. a small seedless raisin – C __ R __ __ __ T 2. moved unsteadily – S __ __ G G __ __ __ D Answer Q3 III Complete the following sentences with a reason. 1. The tone of the poem is ___________ because ___________. 2. The rhyme scheme of the poem is ___________; and it gives a ___________ quality to the poem. 3. The poet has frequently repeated the word ‘funny’ in order to ___________. Answer Q4 IV Choose the correct answer from the options given in the brackets. 1. The poem uses vivid imagery to create a _______________________ (humorous and nonsensical/ confusing but thought-provoking) scene. 2. The structure of the poem is in ___________ (monologue/ dialogue) form. 3. The phrases ‘sounding sight’ and ‘hopped home’ are examples of ___________. (alliteration/simile) Answer Q5 V Rewrite the following line from the poem in the correct order. 1. But never had I seen before Such a funny sounding sight. Sometimes, the poets change the word order (inversion) in a line in order to maintain a rhythm. Answer Q6 V 2. Why has the poet used phrases like ‘funny sounding sight’ and ‘funny feeling sound’ with reference to the funny man? Answer Q7 VI Can you think of any real-world situations where people do similar things for fun, entertainment, or performance? Share with your classmates and the teacher. Answer Q1 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. He said, “Allow me to present Your Highness with a rose.” And taking out a currant bun He held it to my nose. I staggered back against the wall And then I answered, “Well!” (i) Why does the funny man address the poet as ‘Your Highness’? Answer Q2 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (ii) Choose a phrase from the extract which indicates a polite request. Answer Q3 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iii) Choose the option which shows a ‘currant bun’. A. Image 1 B. Image 2 C. Image 3 D. Image 4 Answer Q4 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iv) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. When the poet says, ‘Well!’, it expresses surprise. This was so because _________________. Answer Q5 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. You never heard in all your life Such a funny feeling sound. “My friend, why do you wear two hats Upon your feet?” I said. He turned the other way about, And hopped home on his head. (i) Choose the line from the extract which tells us that the sound was unique. Answer Q6 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (ii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The poet calls the funny man ‘my friend’ because _________________. Answer Q7 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iii) What does the reaction of the funny man to the poet’s question tell us about him? Answer Q8 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iv) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The last line of the extract makes the readers feel _________________. A. dreamy B. impatient C. worried D. cheerful Answer Q9 II Answer the following questions. 1. Which character trait of the funny man was most appealing to you? Why? Answer Q10 II Answer the following questions. 2. The funny man does unusual things in the poem. How does it affect the overall mood of the poem? Answer Q11 II Answer the following questions. 3. What alternative title would you suggest for the poem? Give reason(s) for your choice. Answer Q12 II Answer the following questions. 4. Why do you think the poet has included dialogues in the poem? Answer Q13 II Answer the following questions. 5. What does the poet wish to convey by highlighting the unusual behaviour of the funny man? Answer Q1 I Match the phrasal verbs in Column 1 with their correct meaning in Column 2. Column 1 Column 2 1. take up (i) to understand or comprehend something 2. take after (ii) to assume control or responsibility for something 3. take in (iii) to begin to study, practice, or do something 4. take over (iv) to become successful or popular quickly 5. take off (v) to resemble or look similar to (usually a family member) Answer Q2 Now, fill in the blanks with suitable phrasal verbs from the table given in I. You may change the tense of the verb, if required. 1. The new technology is set to _________________ traditional methods of communication. 2. I tried hard to _________________ what the writer wanted to say but was unsuccessful. 3. Arjun decided to _________________ painting as a hobby. 4. The smartphone quickly _________________ the sales in the market. 5. Sheela _________________ her father; they have the same smile. Answer Q3 II Match the verbs in Column 1 with any suitable adverbs or prepositions in Column 2. Write their meanings in Column 3. An example has been done for you. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 1. look after, away, up, for, in, on, into, down, off, out look after: take care of, 2. run 3. put 4. break 5. call Answer Q4 Now, frame sentences of your own using any five phrasal verbs. Answer Q5 III Read the following words from the poem. walking, staggered, hopped The given words denote the different ways of walking. Arrange the words given in the box in increasing order of pace. sprint, trot, jog walk stagger hop Answer Q1 I You will listen to a girl narrate a personal incident. As you listen, select the picture related to the narration. (Transcript for the teacher on pg. 88) Answer Q2 II You will once again listen to the girl narrate a personal incident. As you listen, arrange the events in order of occurrence. 1. Ate lunch 2. Took off shoes 3. Put shoes in the room 4. Laughed at the mistake 5. Placed the plate in the room 6. Prepared for the presentation 7. Put the plate in the kitchen Answer Q1 Read the joke given below. A man is talking to God. The man says, “God, how long is a million years?” God replies, “For me, it’s about a minute.” The man asks, “How much is a million rupees?” God smiles and replies, “It’s less than a rupee for me.” The man quickly requests, “God, may I have a rupee?” God promptly says, “Wait a minute.” Work in pairs and take turns to tell the joke. Remember: Narrator’s voice – your own voice (speak in a matter-of-fact manner) Man’s voice – change to louder voice (speak with respect) God’s voice – deep voice (speak in a pleasant tone) Now, work in pairs to create a joke and tell it in front of the class. Answer Q1 I A limerick is a nonsensical and funny verse consisting of five lines. Study the limerick given below and identify the rhyme scheme. 1. There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, “It is just as I feared! Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!” Edward Lear Answer Q2 II Follow the structure given below and write a limerick on your own. Line 1 : Introduction of a person or place Lines 2–4: A silly story Line 5 : An unexpected ending There was a child from _______ Who _________________________ ______________________________ She/He ______________________ ______________________________ Answer Q1 I In ancient Indian literature and mythology, there are several humorous or funny characters who play important roles in the stories. These characters often represent wit, humour and mischief while conveying deeper moral lessons. Here are a few well-known funny characters: Tenali Rama Birbal Mullah Nasruddin King Vikramaditya and Betal Take any story to read and share it with your classmates and the teacher. Answer Q2 II We can identify the acts of the funny man with certain modern-day activities that have playfulness, or unconventional behaviour. For example: Street Performers or Clowns: Like the funny man in the poem, modern-day street performers or clowns often dress in unusual ways and do unexpected acts to entertain people. Performance Art or Abstract Theatre: The funny man’s actions, such as singing a song and hopping on his head, resemble performance art or abstract theatre, where artists break conventional rules to create thought-provoking, often humorous experiences. Children’s Entertainment and Comedy Shows: The funny man’s behaviour is reflected in children’s shows to evoke laughter. In these examples, the common theme is humour, imagination, and defying logic or expectation, which is exactly what the funny man in the poem represents. Answer Q3 III Sukumar Ray, an Indian poet and illustrator, wrote poems in a similar style in his book Abol Tabol. You may also share a similar poem from your native language with your classmates and the teacher. Answer Q4 IV Read and enjoy the poem. My Lost Pencil Oh pencil, dear pencil, where have you gone? I just had you here a minute at dawn! You were sharp and perfect, ready to write, Now you’re missing—gone from sight! Did you roll off my desk? Did you fall to the floor? Did someone swipe you for sure? It’s always the same, I’ve lost fifty this year, By the end of the month, they just disappear! Next time, I’ll tie you with tape or a string, Because losing my pencils is a real thing. Answer Q1 I Work in pairs and discuss. 1. What does ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ mean? 2. Why is it important to be polite to guests? Answer Q2 II Choose the statements that display polite behaviour when you have guests at home. 1. Offer the guests a glass of water. 2. Enquire about the well-being of the guests. 3. Ask the guests when they would leave. 4. Comment critically about the habits of guests. 5. Accompany the guests to the door when they leave. Answer Q3 III Sometimes you find that a few friends in class are rude while disagreeing with each other on certain issues. Work in groups. How would you deal with such a situation? Share at least three ways in which you can do this. Answer Q1 I Complete the table given below based on Scene I of the play. An example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. Speaker Words of the Speaker Reason Mrs. Shaw The room looks cleaner now. Put that coat away in your bedroom. To instruct Mary to keep the room tidy Mary You’re always telling me to put things away. I’m not a child! Mrs. Shaw To highlight the importance of being kind as a way to ensure Mary says the appropriate things when guests arrive Answer Q2 II Do you think Mary will be able to follow her mother’s advice successfully when Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee visit? Why or why not? Answer Q1 I Rectify the false statements given below from Scene II of the play. An example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. 1. Mrs. Harding states that they do not like London as it is not the same as Lanfield. Rectification: Mrs. Harding states that they like Lanfield very much even though it is not the same as London. 2. Mrs. Harding was pleased to know that Mary was familiar with her children. 3. Mrs. Shaw shared that she liked Mrs. Best as she read a lot of newspapers. 4. Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Shaw agree that wearing a blue dress with a red coat is unfashionable. 5. Mary shares that she finds the dog outside the window cute. Answer Q1 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. Mary : What are you going to talk about? Mrs. Shaw : I don’t know. All kinds of things. One day you’ll have to go to some of these houses yourself and talk to the people there. Mary : I can talk now. I’ve been able to talk for a long time. Mrs. Shaw : Yes, that’s true. You always talk too much. But does anyone want to hear the things that you say? Mary : I can talk very well when I like. I’ll stay with you today and talk to them when they come. Mrs. Shaw : Oh, I don’t think so. You can go out for a walk. It will be better if you do that. (i) What does Mrs. Shaw imply when she says, “One day you’ll have to go to some of these houses yourself and talk to the people there”? A. She believes Mary should start learning about hosting guests then. B. She thinks Mary is ready to visit these houses independently. C. She wants Mary to develop social skills for the future. D. She hopes Mary will avoid these social interactions entirely. Answer Q2 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (ii) Complete the following sentence with the correct option from the brackets. Mrs. Shaw and Mary are discussing how to _____________________. (have a polite conversation/ get to know people better) Answer Q3 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iii) Why did Mary insist on staying with her mother when the guests arrived? Answer Q4 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iv) Match the following character traits to the characters in the extract: A. eager B. inexperienced C. cautious Mary Mrs. Shaw Answer Q5 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. Mary : I saw Mrs. Cotter this afternoon. I met her in the street. No one sees her in the morning because she always stays in bed then. And she’s always asking the doctor to go to see her. I can’t understand women who stay in bed in the morning. And why must she always ask for the doctor? I’ve never been to a doctor in my life. Mrs. Harding : I stay in bed in the morning myself. (i) Complete the following sentence suitably. Mary could spot Mrs. Cotter in the street because _________. Answer Q6 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (ii) What does Mary’s comment about Mrs. Cotter staying in bed and calling the doctor suggest about her understanding? A. She is worried about why Mrs. Cotter stays in bed all morning. B. She is unable to understand why people need medical help. C. She thinks Mrs. Cotter is scared and lonely for staying in bed. D. She believes Mrs. Cotter is right to rest and take care of herself. Answer Q7 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iii) How can we say that Mary enjoyed good health? Answer Q8 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iv) Identify whether the following statement is true or false. Mary might have unintentionally offended Mrs. Harding. Answer Q9 II Answer the following questions. 1. What does Mary’s comment about Mr. Best’s routine and profession reveal about her viewpoint on bankers and their way of life? Answer Q10 II Answer the following questions. 2. What can we infer about Mary’s understanding of polite conversation based on her interactions with the guests? Answer Q11 II Answer the following questions. 3. What do you think the repeated stage direction ‘no one speaks’ indicates about the atmosphere in the room when Mary speaks? Answer Q12 II Answer the following questions. 4. How does Mary’s attitude towards the guests change throughout the play? Answer Q13 II Answer the following questions. 5. What do Mrs. Harding’s and Mrs. Lee’s responses to Mary’s blunders during their visit reveal about their characters? Answer Q14 II Answer the following questions. 6. In what way does the play show the importance of knowing how to engage in polite conversation? Answer Q1 I Study the following words taken from the text. humorous, hilariously, coming, beautiful The given words are made by adding word endings like -ous, -ly, -ing, and -ful to the root words humour, hilarious, come, and beauty. Such word endings are called suffixes. • humour + -ous • hilarious + -ly • come + -ing • beauty + -ful Now, divide the following words from the text as root words and suffixes. Check your answer with the teacher. gladly banker guidance quietly walking Answer Q2 1. Study the words in Column 1. Match the suffixes in Column 2 with their meanings or purpose in Column 3. Write a few examples for each in Column 4. Share your answers with the teacher. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Biology (i) -logy A. change to adverb Sociology tolerance (ii) -ance B. change to plural stopped (iii) -ed C. a study of backward (iv) -ward D. change to superlative courageous (v) -ous E. change to past tense quietly (vi) -ly F. change to a noun toughest (vii) -est G. in a certain direction tomatoes (viii) -es H. change to adjective Answer Q3 2. Fill in the blanks using words given in the brackets by adding suitable suffixes. To communicate (i) ___________ (effective), choose your words and topics (ii) ___________ (wise). Avoid (iii) ___________ (discuss) things you don’t know much about or that could upset someone. Remember to be (iv) ___________ (respect) towards others, including yourself, and express your (v) ___________ (appreciate). Finally, always be (vi) ___________ (response) by replying promptly to communicate. Answer Q4 II Read the highlighted words in the following sentences from the text. • But does anyone want to hear the things that you say? • I can’t tell you everything. Select the correct answer. Is there a difference in the meanings of ‘say’ and ‘tell’? (Yes/ No) • ‘Say’ focuses on the message and does not always require a listener. • ‘Tell’ focuses on who receives the message and always needs a listener. 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the sets of words given in the box below. Make changes in the verb forms (tense), if necessary. • fetch : go somewhere to get something and bring it back bring : take something with you to the place you are going • see : something that we view, whether or not we pay attention look : focus your eyes in a certain direction by paying attention • live : permanent place of residence stay : temporary presence in a location as a guest or visitor • study : spend time learning something as part of formal education learn : gain knowledge or skill through study or experience • speak : express thoughts or ideas aloud, often in formal situations talk : engage in informal conversation with someone • hear : perceive sounds unintentionally through the ears listen : pay attention to sounds or speech intentionally (i) I _________ at the photo, but I didn’t _________ anyone familiar. (ii) I’d better go and _________ my mother from the station, and then _________ her home. (iii) I need to _________ for my mathematics exam this weekend, so I hope to _________ new concepts along the way. (iv) I can _________ the music from my neighbour’s house, but I need to _________ to it carefully to understand the lyrics. (v) “Could I _________ to Mrs. Kalpana, who is going to _________ to us about gardening,” said Ritu. (vi) I _________ in a small town, but I often _________ with my relatives in the city. Answer Q5 III Read the following sentences from the text and underline the verbs. • They lived in London before. • I met her in a shop and asked her to come. As you know, the verbs you have underlined are in simple past tense. (actions that happened in the past or distant past) Read the following sentence from the text and underline the verb. She has been staying with them for a while. The verb you have underlined is in present perfect continuous tense. 1. Fill in the blanks using the verbs given in brackets in present continuous or present perfect continuous tense. The students (i) ______________ (organise) a play and setting up the stage. They (ii) ______________ (prepare) for weeks to make everything perfect. The performers (iii) ______________ (rehearse) every day, and their excitement (iv) ______________ (grow). The sound in-charge (v) ______________ (test) the microphones to check the sound quality. Everyone (vi) ______________ (work) hard, and now the place (vii) ______________ (buzz) with energy and excitement. Answer Q6 IV Read the explanation about the kinds of sentences given in the table below. Kinds of Sentences Function Punctuation Examples from the text Declarative sentences to state or convey information end with a full stop (.) There’s always something to say. Interrogative sentences to ask questions end with a question mark (?) What shall I do when they want to go? Exclamatory sentences to express strong feelings or emotions end with an exclamatory mark (!) What beautiful children you have, Mrs. Harding! Imperative sentences to give order, command or request end with a full stop (.) Put that coat away in your bedroom. 1. Identify the kinds of sentences and punctuate them appropriately. (i) the meeting starts at 10.00 a.m. in the conference room (ii) what an exciting adventure it was (iii) how did you solve the problem so quickly (iv) what is the weather forecast today (v) how beautiful is the rainbow (vi) clean up your room before dinner (vii) the children are planning a surprise party for their mom (viii) turn off the music Answer Q1 I Mrs. Shaw wanted Mary to learn to say the right thing. You will listen to a conversation between a mother and her son about basic manners. As you listen, fill in the blanks given below by selecting the correct option. (Transcript for the teacher on pg. 89 ) 1. How did the son behave in the grocery queue? (i) strangely (ii) impatiently (iii) politely 2. The mother finally refers to her son as a __________________. (i) polite young man (ii) responsible son (iii) grateful person Answer Q2 II You will once again listen to the conversation. As you listen, select four true statements from 1– 7 given below. 1. The mother uses the grocery store incident as an opportunity to teach her son about patience and fairness. 2. The son recognises the value of apologising and understands that it shows he notices others. 3. The son is gradually learning the importance of polite words and actions from his mother’s guidance. 4. The mother discourages her son from speaking softly in public, suggesting that people should adjust to his voice level. 5. The son feels that covering his mouth when coughing is only important when he’s at home. 6. The son receives all advice readily while understanding its importance. 7. The mother uses praise to support the polite behaviours she wants her son to continue practising. Answer Q1 I Speak the given declarative sentence aloud. I saw Mrs. Cotter this afternoon. • Use falling intonation towards end of the sentence as declarative sentences usually have falling intonation. • Stress the words ‘Mrs. Cotter’. Answer Q2 II Speak the following declarative sentences with falling intonation and stress the highlighted words. 1. The room looks cleaner now. 2. You always talk too much. 3. You leave your clothes all over the house. Answer Q3 III Work in pairs and speak the following sentences 1–5 aloud, as Mary. Apply stress and falling intonation. Match each of the sentences to the meaning they convey in (i)–(v). Sentences 1. I didn’t hurt anyone today. 2. I didn’t hurt anyone today. 3. I didn’t hurt anyone today. 4. I didn’t hurt anyone today. 5. I didn’t hurt anyone today. Meaning conveyed (i) I might have done other things but did not hurt anyone. (ii) I might cause hurt usually, but not anyone on this day. (iii) The action of hurting anyone did not occur. (iv) I, specifically, did not hurt anyone, possibly implying someone else might have. (v) I may have spoken a lot many things but not a single person was hurt. Answer Q4 IV Now, speak the given declarative sentence with rising intonation towards the end of sentence and stress the highlighted words. I saw Mrs. Cotter this afternoon. Answer Q1 Rewrite the play ‘Say the Right Thing’ as a short story, focusing on Mary’s interactions with her mother and the guests. • Ensure the story captures the main events, character emotions, and humorous moments effectively. • Use paragraphs to organise your story and include descriptive language to bring the characters and events to life. You may refer to the following hints: • Begin with an introduction: describe Mary and Mrs. Shaw, their relationship and the setting of the story. • Explain Mrs. Shaw’s instructions to Mary before the guests arrive and Mary’s confidence in handling the situation. • Narrate the events when Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee visit, highlighting Mary’s remarks and the guests’ reactions. • Include key moments of humour and awkwardness to maintain the tone of the play. • Conclude by commenting on how the visit ended and Mary’s impact on the situation. Answer Q1 I Work in groups. Enact your favourite part of the play. Points to remember: • Allot a specific role to each member in the group. For example: director, narrator, and characters • Include the actions and expressions as indicated in brackets in the play. Answer Q2 II Find out how people greet guests who visit their homes in different languages. Share it with your classmates and the teacher. Answer Q3 III ‘Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakaṁ’ is a Sanskrit phrase which means the world is one family. Vasudha means Earth; eva translates to ‘is thus’ and Kuṭumbakaṁ means ‘family’. The phrase originates from ancient Indian texts like the Maha Upanishad and the Hitopadesha. This saying highlights the interconnectedness of all people, suggesting that humanity is part of a single global family. It encourages unity, cooperation, and treating others with kindness and empathy, regardless of differences in nationality, race, or religion. The message is often used to promote global peace and mutual understanding among diverse cultures and nations. ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ was chosen as the theme for the G20 Summit which captured the essence of global unity, common bonds, and shared aspirations for a better future. Answer
In 'Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle', who teaches the Doctor that animals have their own languages?
A Jip, the dog B A plough horse C The Cat's-food-Man D Polynesia, the parrot
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