Maharashtra Board Class 10 English Chapter 2.2 The Boy who Broke The Bank Solutions

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Question 1. 'A lie can run round the world before truth has got its boots on.' The above quotation expresses how fast rumours spread: Talk with your group about some recent rumour, when people believed at first and suffered for it, later.
Answer: There was a rumour recently in my locality, about a travel company that it was promising people a world tour at just Rs. 50,000. It had begun from a man's misinterpretation of a newspaper advertisement, which stated that the company was offering a discount of Rs. 50,000. In no time, people were ready to book the tour for themselves.
They started contacting the company, in a rush, so that they didn't miss the wonderful offer. On hearing the rumour, a conman thought of playing a trick. He claimed to be an employee of the company and started collecting money from people as advance. He even presented a fake Identity Card of himself, made fake bookings for the people and even gave them fake receipts for the payment they had made.
He took as many bookings as he could in a week and asked people to visit the company's office in a week's time to discuss further details. After a week, when people started showing up at the company's office, they found out that the man never worked there and that the whole thing was a scam. More than 15 families fell victims to this scam and vowed never to believe in any such rumours again.
In simple words: A rumour about a travel company offering a world tour for Rs. 50,000 spread quickly due to a misinterpretation. A conman exploited this, collecting money from people before disappearing. Many families were scammed, learning a hard lesson about believing unverified information.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on structuring your answer with a clear beginning, middle, and end for narrative questions. Ensure the example vividly illustrates the spread and impact of a rumour.

 

Question 2. Discuss, how one can decide whether some news is a fact or fake.
Answer: Points: Find if it is reliable - believable - if it has any rational explanation - if it stands to your reason or consider it fake and untrue - common sense can lead us to facts.
In simple words: To determine if news is fact or fake, check its reliability, look for rational explanations, see if it aligns with common sense, and assess its truthfulness.

🎯 Exam Tip: Listing points clearly, as shown, is an effective way to answer "discuss" questions. Each point should be a distinct criterion for evaluation.

 

Question 3. Who, do you think, are responsible for spreading fake news?
Answer: Points: Fake news are spread by some loafers or idle people or some mischief-makers - some spread false newsfor passing time - some justfor enjoying fun - some for taking revenge and harassing some targeted persons.
In simple words: Fake news is often spread by idle people, mischief-makers, or individuals seeking amusement, revenge, or to harass others. Their motivations range from boredom to malicious intent.

🎯 Exam Tip: For open-ended questions like this, providing multiple perspectives or categories of individuals responsible demonstrates a comprehensive understanding.

 

Question 4. Do you believe in all the news you come across?
Answer: Points: No - can use common sense - reasoning and its reliability.
In simple words: No, one should not believe all news without verification. It's important to apply common sense, reasoning, and assess the reliability of the source before accepting information as true.

🎯 Exam Tip: A direct "No" followed by concise reasons forms a strong answer. Highlighting critical thinking skills is key here.

 

Question 5. Give one example of a rumour which seemed to be a fact in the beginning later it was proved false,
Answer: SSC exams have been postponed for uncertain period. This news was not published by SSC Board.
In simple words: An example of a rumour that seemed factual but was later disproven is the false news that SSC exams were postponed indefinitely, a piece of information not officially released by the SSC Board.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide a clear, real-world (or plausible) example. The explanation should concisely state why it was believed and how it was debunked.

 

2. Read The Following Statements. Describe Whether They Are Facts Or Rumours. Justify Your Decision.

Question 1. Read the following statements. Describe whether they are facts or rumours. Justify your decision.

Statements	Fact	Rumour	Explanation
1. Cow gives birth to a calf.
2. In 2025 the sun will swallow the earth.
3. You receive a message that you have won rupees five crores in a lottery.
4. Bees beat their wings 270 times in a second.
5. Many ships and aeroplanes have disappeared in Bermuda Triangle.
6. Driverless cars are no more a dream.
7. Sophia is world's first robot citizen.
8. Ghosts dwell in banyan trees.
9. Do not step out on a new moon day
10. Aliens will conquer the earth.

Answer:

Statements	Fact	Rumour	Explanation
(1) Cow gives birth to a calf.	✓	-	Natural phenomenon
(2) In 2025 the sun will swallow the earth.	-	✓	Not scientifically correct
(3) You receive a message that you have won rupees five crores in a lottery.	-	✓	If the message is not from the authority
(4) Bees beat their wings 270 times in a second.	✓	-	Scientifically proved
(5) Many ships and aeroplanes have disappeared in Bermuda Triangle.	✓	-	Proven fact
(6) Driverless cars are no more a dream.	✓	-	Trials are being made
(7) Sophia is world's first robot citizen.	✓	-	Proven fact
(8) Ghosts dwell in banyan trees.	-	✓	Not scientifically proved
(9) Do not step out on a new moon day.	-	✓	Superstition
(10) Aliens will conquer the Earth.	-	✓	Imagination, not confirmed

In simple words: The statements are categorized as facts or rumours based on scientific evidence, natural phenomena, or common knowledge, with explanations provided for each classification. Facts are verifiable truths, while rumours lack scientific backing or authoritative confirmation.

🎯 Exam Tip: When dealing with factual vs. rumour questions, always provide a concise justification for your classification. Distinguish between verifiable scientific facts and unsubstantiated claims or beliefs.

 

English Workshop:

1. Who Am I? (Identify The Character From The Extract.)

Question 1. Who am I? (Identify the character from the extract.)
(a) I am the washerman's son. Who am I? Sitaram
(b) I am the owner of the bank, who am I?
(c) I am the sweeper, who am I?
(d) I am the friend of Mrs. Srivastava, who am I?
(e) I am the hair dresser. Who am I?
(f) I have a crooked leg, who am I?
Answer:
(a) I am the washerman's son. Who am I? - Sitaram
(b) I am the owner of the bank, who am I? - Seth Govind Ram
(c) I am the sweeper, who am I? - Nathu
(d) I am the friend of Mrs. Srivastava, who am I? - Mrs. Bhushan
(e) I am the hair dresser. Who am I? - Deep Chand
(f) I have a crooked leg, who am I? - The beggar Ganpat.
In simple words: This question asks to identify characters based on their roles or descriptions from the provided extract. Each answer links a specific characteristic or relationship to the correct character's name.

🎯 Exam Tip: For character identification questions, pay close attention to the specific details given in the description as they are direct clues from the text. Ensure names are spelled correctly.

 

2. Make A List Of Customers Of Pipalnagar Bank, From The Extract.

Question 1. Make a list of customers of Pipalnagar Bank, from the extract.
Answer:
1. Betel-seller
2. Tailor
3. Free vendor
4. Jeweller
5. Beggar
6. Deep Chand, the barber
7. Elderly Gentleman
8. Ganpat, the beggar
In simple words: The Pipalnagar Bank's customers include various local figures such as a betel-seller, tailor, free vendor, jeweller, beggar, barber Deep Chand, an elderly gentleman, and Ganpat.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked to list, ensure your response directly extracts names or roles mentioned in the text. Numbering or bullet points helps in presenting the list clearly.

 

3. Match The Following And Write The Complete Meaningful Sentences.

Question 1. Match the following and write the complete meaningful sentences.

	Group A		Group B
i.	Sitaram was looking out for any job...	(a)	holidaying in Kashmir.
ii.	According to Mrs.Bhushan...	(b)	to go home and come back the next day.
iii.	Govind Ram was...	(c)	that might suit Nathu.
iv.	The manager told the customers...	(d)	it was the hottest summer in the history of Pipalnagar.

Answer:

Group A	Group B
i. Sitaram was looking out for any job...	(c) that might suit Nathu.
ii. According to Mrs.Bhushan...	(d) it was the hottest summer in the history of Pipalnagar.
iii. Govind Ram was...	(a) holidaying in Kashmir
iv. The manager told the customers...	(b) to go home and come back the next day.

In simple words: This matching exercise pairs elements from Group A with their correct corresponding phrases from Group B to form complete and meaningful sentences related to the story's events.

🎯 Exam Tip: For matching questions, read both columns carefully to understand the context. After matching, mentally (or physically) construct the full sentence to ensure it makes logical sense. Presentation in a table is good for clarity.

 

4. Write Who Said To Whom.

Question a. "Don't raise such dust!"
Answer: Sitaram, the washerman's son said this to Nathu, the sweeper.
In simple words: Sitaram, the washerman's son, told Nathu, the sweeper, not to raise so much dust.

🎯 Exam Tip: When attributing dialogue, be precise in identifying both the speaker and the recipient. Direct quotes help ensure accuracy.

 

Question b. "Who would have thought the bank would collapse !"
Answer: Nathu said this to himself.
In simple words: Nathu, the sweeper, uttered this thought to himself, expressing surprise or disbelief at the bank's potential collapse.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to internal thoughts versus spoken dialogue. If a character speaks to themselves, specify that to distinguish it from a conversation.

 

Question c. "Where did you disappear?"
Answer: Mrs. Bhushan said this to her husband.
In simple words: Mrs. Bhushan asked her husband where he had disappeared to, indicating her search for him.

🎯 Exam Tip: Context is crucial for "who said to whom" questions. Recall the scene where the dialogue occurs to accurately identify the speakers.

 

Question d. "The bird has flown!"
Answer: The elderly gentleman said to Deep Chand, the barber.
In simple words: The elderly gentleman informed Deep Chand, the barber, that "the bird has flown," implying that someone has escaped or disappeared.

🎯 Exam Tip: For idiomatic expressions or metaphors, identifying the speaker and listener accurately is key, even if the literal meaning is not immediately apparent.

 

5. Why Was The Manager Of The Bank In A Dilemma? Write Down In 5 To 6 Lines In Your Notebook.

Question 1. Why was the Manager of the Bank in a dilemma? Write down in 5 to 6 lines in your notebook.
Answer:
1. The news of the collapse of the bank spread through Pipalnagar like wildfire and people rushed to the bank to withdraw their money.
2. By noon, the bank had exhausted all its ready cash.
3. This put the manager of the bank in a dilemma because emergency funds could only be obtained from another bank that was thirty miles away and he wasn't sure that he would be able to convince the crowd to wait that long.
4. He was also worried because he had no way of contacting the owner of the bank, Seth Govind Ram, on his houseboat in Kashmir.
In simple words: The bank manager faced a dilemma because a rumour caused a rush of withdrawals, quickly depleting the bank's cash. He couldn't get emergency funds quickly from a distant bank nor contact the absent owner, leaving him unable to pacify the anxious crowd.

🎯 Exam Tip: When explaining a complex situation like a dilemma, break down the causes and contributing factors into a logical sequence. Ensure your answer directly addresses all parts of the question.

 

6. Cross Out The Odd Man.

Question 1.
(a) sweeper, hooligan, beggar, declare, locker
(b) hurriedly, carelessly, salary, definitely, suddenly
(c) imminent, latest, pavement, awful, shocking
(d) morning, scattering, raising, collecting, shouting
Answer:
(a) sweeper, hooligan, beggar, declare, locker - declare
(b) hurriedly, carelessly, salary, definitely, suddenly - salary.
(c) imminent, latest, pavement, awful, shocking - pavement
(d) morning, scattering, raising, collecting, shouting - morning
In simple words: This task identifies the word that doesn't fit with the others in each list. The "odd man out" is determined by categorizing the other words (e.g., professions, adverbs, adjectives, actions).

🎯 Exam Tip: For "odd man out" questions, quickly identify the common category or part of speech for most words in the list, then pinpoint the one that deviates from that pattern.

 

7. Find The Describing Words For The Following From The Text.

Question 1. Find the describing words for the following from the text.
- tour
- shop
- window
- leg
Answer:
- customary tour
- photography shop
- plate glass window
- crooked leg
In simple words: This exercise requires finding the specific adjectives or descriptive phrases used in the text to modify the given nouns. For example, "tour" becomes "customary tour" and "leg" becomes "crooked leg."

🎯 Exam Tip: When looking for describing words, scan the text for adjectives immediately preceding or phrases referring to the given nouns. Ensure the word directly modifies the noun.

 

8. Complete The Following Table.

Question 1. Complete the following table.

Verb	Noun	Adjective	Adverb
	payment
			suddenly
declare
		cheerful

Answer:

Verb	Noun	Adjectives	Adverb
pay.	payment	payable	x
x	suddenness	sudden	suddenly
declare	declaration	declarable	x
cheer	cheer	cheerful	cheerfully.

In simple words: This table completion exercise demonstrates how a root word can be transformed into different parts of speech-verb, noun, adjective, and adverb-by adding appropriate prefixes or suffixes. Each row shows the related forms of a word.

🎯 Exam Tip: For word form tables, understand the function of each part of speech. Pay attention to common endings (e.g., -ment for nouns, -able for adjectives, -ly for adverbs) but also irregular forms.

 

9. Write In Your Own Words A Few Sentences About Each Of The Following :

(a) Nathu
(b) Mrs. Shrivastava
(c) Seth Govind Ram
(d) Sitaram

Question a. Nathu
Answer: Nathu: Nathu was a sweeper working with the Pipalnagar Bank, owned by Seth Govind Ram. He was annoyed because the Bank had not paid his salary though they were the last days of the month. He was sweeping hurriedly and carelessly because he was not happy with the owner. He was thinking of leaving that job.
In simple words: Nathu was the disgruntled sweeper of Pipalnagar Bank, annoyed by his unpaid salary. His unhappiness with Seth Govind Ram, the owner, led him to sweep carelessly and consider quitting his job.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing characters, include their role, key personality traits, and significant motivations or conflicts, all drawn directly from the story.

 

Question b. Mrs. Shrivastava
Answer: Mrs Srivastava was Sitaram's customer and was the lady of the house he visited. She gave some instructions to the ayah and the cook and then went the Pipalnagar market place, to make her usual tour of the cloth market. At one end of the bazaar she met her friend Mrs Bhushan. They both complained of the hot summer and they talked about a sample of cloth. Then Mrs Srivastava told Mrs Bhushan that Seth Govind Ram's bank could not pay their sweeper for over a month. She seems to be very talkative lady and was the root cause of the rumour about Pipalnagar Bank.
In simple words: Mrs. Srivastava, a talkative customer of Sitaram, inadvertently started the rumour about Pipalnagar Bank's financial troubles. During a market visit, she shared her observation about the sweeper's unpaid salary with her friend, Mrs. Bhushan, setting off a chain of events.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight the character's key actions and their direct impact on the plot. In this case, Mrs. Srivastava's role in initiating the rumour is a critical detail.

 

Question c. Seth Govind Ram
Answer: Seth Govind Ram was the owner of the Pipalnagar Bank. A rumour was spread that the bank was about to go bankrupt. There was chaos among the people of Pipalnagar. Seth was holidaying in Kashmir and the manager of the Bank was in dilemma as he was unable to contact Seth Govind Ram who was on his houseboat in Kashmir. There were rumours about Seth's absence in Pipalnagar.
In simple words: Seth Govind Ram was the owner of Pipalnagar Bank, whose absence in Kashmir while on holiday fueled rumours of the bank's impending bankruptcy. His unavailability compounded the manager's dilemma during the crisis.

🎯 Exam Tip: Character descriptions should concisely explain their main role and their situation or actions that are central to the story's conflict.

 

Question d. Sitaram
Answer: Sitaram: Sitaram was a washerman's son. He used to deliver freshly pressed clothes to every home. He plodded barefoot along the road to deliver a big bundle of clothes on his head. He was a helpful person. He was glad that he would be of service to both, a customer and his friend, Nathu.
In simple words: Sitaram, a hardworking and helpful washerman's son, delivered clothes door-to-door. He was a kind individual who was pleased to assist both his customers and his friend, Nathu.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on character traits and their everyday actions as depicted in the narrative. Short sentences that convey direct information are effective.

 

10. Expand The Theme In A Write-Up Of About 20 Lines.

ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह आरेख 'सच्चे मित्रों' और 'पुस्तक' के बीच के संबंध को दर्शाता है, जिसमें दिखाया गया है कि कैसे वे आत्मविश्वास और बोलने के साहस जैसे मूल्यों को पोषित करते हैं। यह एक मित्र की भूमिका को एक 'वास्तविक साथी' के रूप में चित्रित करता है जो 'खजानों की दुनिया' खोलता है और 'बुरी आदतों से दूर' रखता है, अंततः 'व्यक्तित्व विकास' और 'भाषा कौशल' में सुधार करके 'ज्ञान के खजाने' को बढ़ाता है।

Question a. 'Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools'.
Answer: 'Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools' It is a common tendency of idle people or mischief-makers to spread rumours. These rumour-mongers themselves are fools. They spread some nasty, false news. They themselves do not know the truth or fact in the news. Many a times they have not heard or seen anything but repeat some story/news to people without believing it themselves.
A rumour is any talk, report or hearsay of doubtful nature or unverified statement or assertion. If we track such a rumour, we will find that it either is a falsehood, gossip or an exaggeration of the truth. So we can say that those who start spreading such rumours are fools. Every rumour suggests something more than it conveys and gives people uncomfortable sense of suspicion, mystery and sometimes dreadful traumas.
Some rumours are harmless though, they are spread by fools who intend to get joy and fun in doing so. Any kind of rumour does not stop at one place it goes from one person to another and one place to another. But greater fools are those who satisfy their natural tendency to believe what they want to believe and that also without going to the root of the news. People accept these rumours, add something to each and tell others and they go on nastier and nastier.
So responsibility, who accept the rumours, is greater. Not only gullible, ignorant people fall prey to rumours but also some educated, knowledgeable persons believe them because at that moment they do not use their reason and common sense or rational explanation and then suffer themselves. These people are greater fools because they never care to examine if that particular rumour is reliable, true or if it can stand to their reason.
Before you accept any such rumour be sure it is a fact, nothing untrue and unreliable in it. Or you will have to face unpleasant memories and experiences. So keep away from rumours.
In simple words: This proverb highlights that false information, or rumours, originate from thoughtless individuals and gain traction when unquestioningly believed by others. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and verifying information to avoid the negative consequences of blindly accepting unproven claims.

🎯 Exam Tip: When expanding on a proverb or theme, start by defining its core meaning, then elaborate with examples and discuss the implications or lessons learned. A concluding thought reinforcing the main idea is effective.

 

Question b. 'Books are our real friends'
Answer: Books are our real friends Books are our never-failing friends. They have their own value. As we need food for our body so we need books for our mind. They are our closest friends who give us precious wealth of knowledge and experience. They deal with various subjects in the world and on every aspect of our life. They are the world of treasures.
The books entertain us, advise us and give comfort and contentment to our soul and most importantly they impart wisdom that helps us throughout our life. They help you in your sufferings, depression and soothe your soul. They give you company when you are alone.
They are your real companions. Making friendship with books itself is a blessing. They take us to the journey into the beautiful world and help you to achieve your success like your true best friends. Good books also teach you the qualities that last long in your life. They give you confidence and courage to speak, to improve your language skills and develop your personality.
They accompany you in painful struggles, difficulties and bad days. They also help you to avoid your mistakes, flaws, teaching you wise conduct and wise tolerance towards others.
The books influence you forever and make you a gentle and knowledgeable person. So, borrow books, buy books, preserve them and make friends with them as your true, real friends!
In simple words: Books are invaluable companions, offering knowledge, entertainment, and wisdom that enrich our minds and souls. They guide us through life's challenges, help develop our personality, and stand as constant, reliable friends, making the act of befriending books a true blessing.

🎯 Exam Tip: When elaborating on a theme, provide diverse reasons and examples to support the statement. Structure your points logically, starting from general benefits to more specific personal growth aspects.

 

11. Project: Collect The Names Of Books Written By Ruskin Bond.

Question 1. Collect the names of books written by Ruskin Bond.
Answer: The names of books written by Ruskin Bond.
The Room of the Roof, Blue Umbrella, The Night Train at Deoli, Rusty, the Boy from the Hills, Road to Musoorie, Tales and Legends from India, Our Trees still Grow in Dehra, The India I love, Maharani, The Flight of Pigeons, Dust of the Mountain, The Book of Simple Living, The Kitemakers, All Roads Lead to Ganga, A Season of Ghosts, Vagrants in the Valley, etc.
In simple words: Ruskin Bond has authored many notable books, including 'The Room on the Roof', 'Blue Umbrella', 'The Night Train at Deoli', and 'Rusty, the Boy from the Hills', among others, spanning various themes and stories.

🎯 Exam Tip: For project-based questions that require a list, ensure accuracy in titles and provide a sufficiently comprehensive list to demonstrate thorough research.

 

Language Study:

1. I Know Of A Sweeper Boy Who's Looking For Work.
Observe the underlined part of the sentence. It tells us more about the sweeper boy. An adjective clause begins with words such as how, that, what, whatever, who, which, where, why etc.
Now, complete the sentences given below using your own adjective clauses.

Question 1. Complete the sentences given below using your own adjective clauses :
- I know of a school boy
- I know the joke
- I know of a doctor
- I know of a place
- I know the reason
Answer:
- I know of a school boy who is expert in horse riding.
- I know the joke that will split your sides with laughter.
- I know of a doctor who is hard of hearing.
- I know of a place where people crave for . bull-fights.
- I know the reason why the girl is always gloomy in the class.
In simple words: This exercise involves completing sentences by adding adjective clauses, which are dependent clauses that describe a noun or pronoun. These clauses typically start with relative pronouns like 'who,' 'that,' 'where,' or 'why.'

🎯 Exam Tip: When forming adjective clauses, ensure they begin with an appropriate relative pronoun or adverb and that the clause logically modifies the preceding noun, adding specific descriptive information.

 

2. Rewrite The Following Sentences Joining Them With 'When', 'Where', 'Which', 'Why'.

Question a. Sitaram had a bundle of freshly pressed clothes. He balanced it on his head.
Answer: Sitaram had a bundle of freshly pressed clothes which he balanced on his head.
In simple words: The two sentences are combined using the relative pronoun 'which' to create a single, more fluid sentence, indicating that the bundle of clothes was the object Sitaram balanced on his head.

🎯 Exam Tip: When joining sentences, select the conjunction (when, where, which, why) that best establishes the logical relationship between the clauses. 'Which' is often used for non-human objects or non-restrictive clauses.

 

Question b. A large shady tamarind tree grew at one end of the bazaar. Mrs. Srivastava found her friend Mrs. Bhushan there.
Answer: Mrs Srivastava found her friend Mrs Bhushan where a large shady tamarind tree grew at one end of the bazaar.
In simple words: The sentences are combined using 'where' to indicate the location where Mrs. Srivastava found her friend, specifying that it was at the spot where a large tamarind tree grew.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'where' to connect clauses that refer to a place. Ensure the combined sentence flows naturally and precisely conveys the intended meaning.

 

Question c. The Pipalnagar Bank has stopped paying employees. It is about to collapse.
Answer: Pipalnagar bank which is about to collapse, has stopped paying his employees.
In simple words: The two sentences are joined using 'which' to form a single sentence, describing the Pipalnagar Bank as being on the verge of collapse and, consequently, having ceased paying its employees.

🎯 Exam Tip: When combining sentences, ensure the relative pronoun introduces a clause that logically describes the noun it refers to. Punctuation (comma before 'which' for non-restrictive clauses) is also important.

 

Question d. He had finished his work. He sat down on the highest step.
Answer: He sat down on the highest step when he had finished his work.
In simple words: The sentences are combined using 'when' to clearly show the temporal relationship, indicating that sitting down was an action taken immediately after finishing work.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'When' is used to connect actions that occur in a specific sequence or at a particular time. Ensure the primary action is clearly linked to the time-defining event.

 

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.2 The Boy Who Broke The Bank Additional Important Questions And Answers

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1. Who am I? (Identify the character)
Answer: I am the place where you can deposit and withdraw money - Bank
In simple words: This question asks to identify a character or entity based on its function, which is providing deposit and withdrawal services for money.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identifying characters or places based on their given descriptions is a key skill. Focus on keywords in the description.

 

Question 2. Complete the sentences using the information from the passage: (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. Sitaram was looking out for any job that might suit Nathu.
2. The lady of the house was in need of a sweeper.
3. Sitaram talked to Mrs Srivastava about Nathu.
In simple words: This task requires filling in missing information from sentences by recalling details provided within the reading passage.

🎯 Exam Tip: When completing sentences, ensure the added information flows logically and maintains the original meaning from the text. Underlining often indicates direct lifts from the passage.

 

Question 3. Who said to whom:
Answer:

Question a. 'Well, I wish you luck.'
Answer: Sitaram said to Nathu.
In simple words: This identifies the speaker and recipient of a specific encouraging phrase, Sitaram wishing Nathu good fortune.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to dialogue tags and context clues to correctly attribute quotes to their speakers and listeners in the passage.

 

Question b. "But you go from one shop to another."
Answer: Mr Bhushan said this to his wife.
In simple words: This quote, implying frequent shopping, was spoken by Mr. Bhushan to his wife.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understanding character relationships and their typical interactions helps in accurately assigning dialogue to the correct individuals.

 

Question c. "We want it now!"
Answer: Some of the crowd said to the manager.
In simple words: This urgent demand was made by a segment of the agitated crowd to the bank manager.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a quote is attributed to a group, analyze the situation to understand why they would collectively make such a statement.

 

Question 4. Complete the sentences using the information from the passage: (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. Mr Srivastava was talking to Kamal Kishore the owner of the photography shop.
2. Sitaram was glad that he had been of service to both a customer and his friend.
3. According to Mrs Bhushan, it was the hottest summer in the history of Pipalnagar.
4. Mr Bhushan said to his wife, "You go from one shop to another, like a bee in a flower garden.”
In simple words: This exercise involves completing sentences by extracting specific details or direct quotes from the provided text.

🎯 Exam Tip: For sentence completion, identify the main subject and verb, then locate the corresponding information in the passage to fill in the blanks accurately. Direct quotes should be preserved verbatim.

 

Question 5. Who am I? (Identify the characters).
Answer:
1. I am the owner of the photography shop. - Kamal Kishore
2. I am the friend of Mrs Srivastava - Mrs Bhushan
In simple words: This question asks to identify characters based on a brief descriptive role provided.

🎯 Exam Tip: To identify characters, match the given role or relationship to the names mentioned in the story. Context is crucial for correct identification.

 

Question 6. Who am I? (Identify the characters)
Answer: I sell betels. - betel seller
In simple words: The identity requested here is a betel seller, defined by their profession.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked to identify characters by their profession, recall the various occupations mentioned in the passage and link them to the characters.

 

Question 7. Who said to whom?
Answer:

Question a. 'The Pipalnagar Bank is about to collapse.'
Answer: Kamal Kishore said this to Deep Chand.
In simple words: This statement, expressing concern about the bank's stability, was spoken by Kamal Kishore to Deep Chand.

🎯 Exam Tip: For dialogue attribution, trace the flow of conversation in the story to determine who spoke a particular line and to whom it was addressed.

 

Question 8. Complete the following sentences using the information from the passage: (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. Govind Ram was holidaying in Kashmir.
2. The rumour about collapse of the Pipalnagar Bank spread through the bazaar with the rapidity of forest fire.
3. The photography shop was just next to the barber shop.
4. The elderly gentleman ran out of the barber's shop and made a beeline for his office and chequebook.
5. The elderly gentleman called a bird to Seth Govind Ram.
In simple words: This exercise involves completing sentences by accurately inserting factual details or descriptive phrases found within the narrative.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on retaining the exact wording and specific details from the passage when completing sentences to ensure accuracy and avoid misinterpretation.

 

Question 9. Complete the following sentences with the information given in the passage: (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. The man with crooked leg was old Ganpat, the beggar.
2. Someone said that the Seth had hanged himself from the tamarind tree.
3. Ganpat ran to the Bank speedily to withdraw his one thousand rupees from the bank.
4. The crash of the Pipalnagar Bank set everyone talking and speculating and rushing about in a frenzy.
In simple words: This task requires completing sentences by adding precise information directly sourced from the story's events and character descriptions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When completing sentences, ensure that the added details align perfectly with the plot points and character characteristics as described in the original text.

 

Question 10. State whether the following statements are Rumours or Facts:
Answer:
1. The manager told the customers to go home and come back next day. - Fact
2. Nathu was disgusted to see the broken glass and stones cluttering the steps. - Fact
3. Seth Govind Ram was hiding in a safe deposit locker. - Rumour
4. The bank was going out of business. - Rumour
In simple words: This question differentiates between statements that are verifiable truths from the story (facts) and those that are unconfirmed, speculative pieces of information (rumours).

🎯 Exam Tip: To distinguish between fact and rumour, identify if the statement is directly stated or observable in the narrative, or if it's based on speculation, hearsay, or unconfirmed reports within the story.

 

Question 11. Who are the persons referred to in the following sentences:
1. He was the last person to know about the Pipalnagar Bank going bankrupt.
2. He was happy that he did not have a bank account in Pipalnagar Bank.
Answer:
1. Nathu, the sweeper
2. Sitaram, the washerman's son.
In simple words: This task identifies specific characters based on descriptions of their knowledge or feelings about the bank's situation.

🎯 Exam Tip: Match the characteristics or situations described in the sentences to the specific roles and reactions of the characters presented in the passage.

 

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1. Arrange the following sentences as per their sequence occurred in the passage:
1. Nathu complained about his irregular pay.
2. Nathu used the small broom hurriedly.
3. Sitaram called out to Nathu.
4. Nathu grumbled as he swept the steps of the bank.
Answer:
4. Nathu grumbled as he swept the steps of the bank.
2. Nathu used the small broom hurriedly.
3. Sitaram called out to Nathu.
1. Nathu complained about his irregular pay.
In simple words: This exercise requires arranging events in the correct chronological order as they unfolded in the story, focusing on Nathu's actions and interactions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When sequencing events, look for temporal markers (first, then, after, while) or logical cause-and-effect relationships to establish the correct order.

 

Question 2. Complete the web about Nathu's annoyance. (Answer is directly given.)
ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह वेब नाथू की झुंझलाहट के कारणों और उसकी प्रतिक्रिया को दर्शाता है। नाथू इसलिए नाराज़ था क्योंकि उसे पिपलनागर बैंक से अपना वेतन नहीं मिला था, और अपनी नाराज़गी दिखाने के लिए उसने धूल के डिब्बे पर कई बार हाथ मारा।
In simple words: This web diagram illustrates that Nathu's annoyance stemmed from not receiving his salary, and he showed it by banging the pan against the dustbin multiple times.

🎯 Exam Tip: When analyzing web diagrams, clearly identify the central concept and how each radiating branch contributes to or explains that concept through causes, effects, or characteristics.

 

Question 3. Complete the following web: (Answer is directly given.)
ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह वेब श्रीमती भूषण की असहजता के कारणों को समझाता है। श्रीमती भूषण असहज थीं क्योंकि उन्हें लगभग एक घंटे तक अपने पति नहीं मिले और उस दिन बहुत गर्मी थी।
In simple words: This web diagram explains that Mrs. Bhushan was uncomfortable because she couldn't find her husband for an hour, compounded by the intense heat.

🎯 Exam Tip: For web completion, focus on linking the main subject to the given reasons or contributing factors, ensuring all connections are accurate to the text.

 

Question 4. Complete the flow chart: (Answers are directly given)
ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह फ्लोचार्ट पिपलनागर बैंक के बारे में अफवाह कैसे फैली, इसे दर्शाता है। श्रीमती श्रीवास्तव ने सीताराम से सुना कि बैंक के स्वीपर को वेतन नहीं मिला, फिर उन्होंने श्रीमती भूषण को बताया कि स्वीपर को एक महीने से वेतन नहीं मिला। श्रीमती भूषण ने अपने पति को बताया कि बैंक दिवालिया होने वाला है, जिससे खबर हर जगह फैल गई, और श्रीमती भूषण ने अनुमान लगाया कि बैंक की वित्तीय स्थिति खराब है।
In simple words: This flow chart traces the rapid spread of the rumor about Pipalnagar Bank's collapse, starting from Nathu's unpaid salary and escalating through conversations among various characters.

🎯 Exam Tip: Flow charts require careful attention to sequential order and cause-and-effect relationships. Each step should logically lead to the next, demonstrating the progression of events or information.

 

Question 5. How did the news spread everywhere?
Answer: The news of the Bank's collapse spread through the bazaar with the rapidity of fire. From Mr. Bhushan to Mr Kishore, Mr Kishore to the barber Deep Chand and the elderly gentleman and from there to the general merchant's it travelled to the shop, circulated amongst the customers, then spread in various directions, to the betel-seller, the tailor, the free vendor, the jeweller, the beggar sitting on the pavement. It played havoc everywhere in Pipalnagar.
In simple words: The news spread quickly like wildfire through the bazaar, passed from person to person, touching shopkeepers, customers, and other townspeople, causing widespread panic and chaos.

🎯 Exam Tip: When explaining how information spreads, detail the chain of communication and the speed and impact of its dissemination, using descriptive language from the text.

 

Question 6. Complete the following sentences that tell you about Ganpat, the beggar: (Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
1. Ganpat was an old beggar who had a crooked leg.
2. He had been squatting on the pavement for years.
3. He never used to walk.
4. When he learnt the collapse of the Bank, he leapt to his feet and ran at top speed in the direction of the Bank to withdraw his thousand rupees.
In simple words: This task completes sentences describing Ganpat, an old beggar with a crooked leg who usually squatted but ran quickly to the bank upon hearing the collapse rumor.

🎯 Exam Tip: For character-focused sentence completion, ensure the details accurately reflect the character's physical traits, habits, and actions as described in the story.

 

Question 7. What was the effect of the rumour on the people of Pipalnagar?
Answer: Men stood in groups at street corners and started discussing about the situation. Everyone was talking and speculating and rushing about in a frenzy. Some congratulated themselves for already taking out their money or never having put their money in the Bank. Some speculated that Seth Govind Ram's excessive indulgence was the reason of crash.
In simple words: The rumour caused widespread panic, frenzied discussions, speculation about the bank owner, and a rush among people, some feeling relieved and others worried.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing the effect of an event, cover the various reactions of the people, including their actions, emotions, and any resulting chaos or relief.

 

Question 8. What were the four rumours about Seth Govind Ram?
Answer: The four rumours about Seth Govind Ram were as follows
1. The Seth had fled the State.
2. He had fled the country.
3. He was hiding in Pipalnagar.
4. He had hanged himself from the tamarind tree.
In simple words: The four rumors circulating about Seth Govind Ram were that he had fled the state, fled the country, was hiding in Pipalnagar, or had committed suicide by hanging.

🎯 Exam Tip: List rumors clearly and distinctly. Ensure each point represents a separate piece of unverified information about the character.

 

Question 9. Complete the web: (Answer is directly given.)
ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह वेब पिपलनागर बैंक के संबंध में लोगों की प्रतिक्रियाओं को दर्शाता है। वे बैंक के कदमों पर इकट्ठा होकर नारे लगाने लगे। जिन शरारती तत्वों के पास बैंक में पैसे नहीं थे, वे भी भीड़ में शामिल हो गए और लोगों को परेशान किया। मैनेजर ने उन्हें शांत करने की कोशिश की, लेकिन वे और हिंसक हो गए। उनमें से एक ने हवा में ईंट फेंकी, जिससे बैंक की खिड़की का शीशा टूट गया और हंगामा जारी रहा।
In simple words: This web outlines the public's reaction to the bank situation, showing they gathered, protested, became violent despite the manager's efforts, and caused damage.

🎯 Exam Tip: When filling out a web diagram, ensure each connected bubble accurately reflects a specific reaction or consequence stemming from the central event, as detailed in the text.

 

Activities Based On Vocabulary:

Question 1. Match the describing words with the nouns:

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
1. small	(a) man
2. pressed	(b) pay
3. regular	(c) clothes
4. poor	(d) broom

Answer:

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
1. small	(d) broom
2. pressed	(c) clothes
3. regular	(b) pay
4. poor	(a) man

In simple words: This matching exercise connects adjectives (describing words) from Column 'A' with the nouns they modify in Column 'B'.

🎯 Exam Tip: To successfully match describing words with nouns, understand the meaning of each word and recall its context within the passage where it was used as a descriptor.

 

Question 2. Find the describing words for the following from the passage:
1. rupees
2. home
3. week
Answer:
1. extra two rupees
2. fourth home
3. another week.
In simple words: This task identifies the adjectives or descriptive phrases used in the passage to modify the given nouns: rupees, home, and week.

🎯 Exam Tip: When finding describing words, scan the passage for the target noun and identify any adjectives, adverbs, or short phrases that directly precede or follow it, providing more detail.

 

Question 3. Find describing words for the following from the passage:
meal
tamarind tree
Answer:
midday meal
large shady tamarind tree
In simple words: This question asks for adjectives or descriptive phrases that were used to characterize 'meal' and 'tamarind tree' in the passage.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for immediate modifiers associated with the given nouns in the text. Often, these are single adjectives or a short sequence of descriptive words.

 

Question 4. Complete the following table. (Answer is directly given.)

Verb	Noun	Adjectives	Adverb
-	confidence	confident	confidently
affirm	affirmation	affirmative	affirmatively
grow	growth	growing	-
remark	remark	remarkable	remarkably

In simple words: This table exercise demonstrates word forms, requiring you to fill in the verb, noun, adjective, and adverb forms for given root words.

🎯 Exam Tip: For word form tables, recall common suffixes and prefixes that transform words between their verb, noun, adjective, and adverb forms. Practice with word families helps immensely.

 

Question 5. Find the words from the passage that mean the following:
1. usual
2. raised to higher position
3. stable
4. without enough money to pay what you owe
Answer:
1. customary
2. hoisted
3. stationary
4. bankrupt
In simple words: This task requires identifying vocabulary words from the passage that are synonyms for the given definitions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When looking for synonyms, read each definition carefully and then scan the passage for words that convey the exact same meaning in their context.

 

Question 6. Make a list of customers of the Bank.:
Answer: List of the customers: general merchant, customers of shops, betel-seller, the tailor, the free vendor, the jeweller, the beggar and many others.
In simple words: This question asks for a list of various types of individuals who were customers or potential customers of the Pipalnagar Bank.

🎯 Exam Tip: To create a comprehensive list, recall all characters and professions mentioned in the story that had dealings with the bank or were affected by its operations.

 

Question 7. Match the words in column 'A' with their meanings in Column 'B':

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
1. awful	(a) the direct route
2. nicked	(b) the act of happening quickly.
3. beeline	(c) cut slightly
4. rapidity of fire	(d) shocking

Answer:

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
1. awful	(d) shocking
2. nicked	(c) cut slightly
3. beeline	(a) the direct route
4. rapidity of fire	(b) the act of happening quickly.

In simple words: This matching task pairs specific words from the passage with their corresponding definitions or closest meanings.

🎯 Exam Tip: For matching exercises, consider the context in which each word was used in the story to correctly identify its intended meaning from the given options.

 

Question 8. Match the words in Column 'A' with their meanings in Column 'B':

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
1. squatting	(a) guessing
2. frenzy	(b) difficult situation
3. speculating	(c) wild excitement
4. dilemma	(d) sitting on one's heels

Answer:

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
1. squatting	(d) sitting on one's heels
2. frenzy	(c) wild excitement
3. speculating	(a) guessing
4. dilemma	(b) difficult situation

In simple words: This matching exercise pairs words like 'squatting', 'frenzy', 'speculating', and 'dilemma' with their appropriate definitions.

🎯 Exam Tip: Improve your vocabulary by associating new words with familiar contexts. Matching definitions is easier when you recall how the word was used in the story.

 

Question 9. Find the describing words for the following from the passage:
1. fund
2. manager
3. speed
Answer:
1. emergency fund
2. harassed manager
3. top speed
In simple words: This task requires identifying the specific adjectives or phrases used in the text to describe 'fund', 'manager', and 'speed'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on adjectives and descriptive phrases directly modifying the nouns. The passage's specific word choices are key to answering correctly.

 

Question 10. Write one word for the following:
1. a person who deliberately causes trouble to people.
2. a person who washes clothes for other people.
3. a person who behaves extremely noisy and violent way in public.
4. a person who is in charge of the business of an organisation.
Answer:
1. a mischief-maker
2. a washerman
3. a hooligan
4. a manager
In simple words: This is a vocabulary task where you provide a single word from the text that corresponds to each given definition.

🎯 Exam Tip: When providing single-word answers for definitions, ensure the word is precise and directly corresponds to the meaning without ambiguity, reflecting terms used in the passage.

 

Question 11. Find and write the infinitives with 'to' from the passage:
Answer:
1. to return
2. to placate
3. to go
4. to sweep
5. to take up
6. to be paid
7. to claim
8. to await
9. to get.
In simple words: This exercise requires identifying and listing all verb infinitives (verbs preceded by 'to') found within the provided text.

🎯 Exam Tip: To find infinitives, systematically scan the text for the word 'to' followed by a base form of a verb. Ensure you only include true infinitives, not 'to' as a preposition.

 

Question 12. Underline the odd man: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
1. washerman, mischief-maker, sweeper, counter, hooligan
2. hurtled, cried, declared, gathered, joined
3. their, our, his, they, your
4. sound, locker, new, door, broom, bicycle
In simple words: This task involves identifying the word that does not belong in each given group, based on common categories or parts of speech.

🎯 Exam Tip: For 'odd one out' questions, analyze the commonality among most words in the group (e.g., job roles, past tense verbs, possessive pronouns) and identify the word that breaks that pattern.

 

Activities Based On Contextual Grammar:

Question 1. He called out to Nathu. (Rewrite the sentence in Past Continuous Tense.)
Answer: He was calling out to Nathu.
In simple words: To change this sentence to past continuous tense, we use 'was' or 'were' with the '-ing' form of the main verb.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the structure of past continuous tense: subject + was/were + verb-ing. This tense describes an ongoing action in the past.

 

Question 2. Mrs Srivastava said, "Tell him to come and see me tomorrow.” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer: Mrs Srivastava told (asked) him to tell him: to come and see her the next day.
In simple words: When converting to indirect speech, change pronouns, adjust time expressions, and transform the imperative into an infinitive phrase.

🎯 Exam Tip: For indirect speech, key changes include 'said to' becoming 'told/asked', 'tomorrow' becoming 'the next day', and imperative verbs changing to 'to + infinitive'.

 

Question 3. He swept the steps. (Begin your sentence with 'The steps ...')
Answer: The steps were swept by him.
In simple words: This sentence transformation involves changing the active voice to passive voice, making 'the steps' the subject of the sentence.

🎯 Exam Tip: To convert to passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject, the verb changes to 'to be' + past participle, and the original subject becomes the agent (optional, with 'by').

 

Question 4. Sitaram was on his delivery round. (Choose the correct question tag)
(a) was he?
(b) didn't he?
(c) wasn't he?
Answer: (c) wasn't he?
In simple words: A question tag is formed using the auxiliary verb from the main sentence and the subject pronoun; if the main sentence is positive, the tag is negative.

🎯 Exam Tip: For question tags, if the main statement is positive, the tag is negative, and vice versa. Use the same auxiliary verb and subject pronoun as in the main sentence.

 

Question 5. Mrs Bhushan went in search of her husband. He was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore's photography shop. (Rewrite the sentence joining it with 'who)
Answer: Mrs Bhushan went in search of her husband who was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore's photography shop.
In simple words: This combines two sentences using the relative pronoun 'who' to link Mrs. Bhushan's husband to his location, specifying which husband she was looking for.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'who' to join sentences when referring to a person. It replaces the subject pronoun (he, she, they) in the second clause and connects it to the noun in the first clause.

 

Question 6. That summer was the hottest in the history of Pipalnagar. (Change the sentence into Positive Degree.)
Answer: No other summer in the history of Pipalnagar was so hot as that.
In simple words: This means that no other summer in Pipalnagar was as intensely hot as that particular summer.

🎯 Exam Tip: When converting to positive degree, ensure the core meaning of comparison or intensity is retained, usually by using "as...as" or "no other".

 

Question 7. 'Shocking!' (Rewrite it as an assertive sentence.)
Answer: It was really very shocking.
In simple words: To make an exclamatory sentence assertive, you remove the exclamation and state the fact directly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Assertive sentences are declarative statements. Focus on expressing the emotion or fact directly without exclamatory force.

 

Question 8. Rewrite the following sentences joining with when/where/which/why:
Question a. He sped across the road to the general: merchant's store. There was a telephone there.
Answer: He sped across the road to the general merchant's store where there was a telephone.
In simple words: We combine the two sentences using 'where' because the second sentence describes the location mentioned in the first.

🎯 Exam Tip: Choose the correct conjunction (when, where, which, why) based on the relationship between the two clauses (time, place, object, reason).

 

Question 9. Mr Kishore said, “Deep Chand, have you heard the latest?” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer: Mr Kishore asked Deep Chand if he had heard the latest.
In simple words: When converting an interrogative sentence to indirect speech, use 'asked' and 'if' or 'whether', and change the tense and pronouns appropriately.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to change the question format to a statement in indirect speech and adjust tenses (present perfect to past perfect) and reporting verbs (said to asked).

 

Question 10. The Seth was holidaying in Kashmir. (Frame a wh-question to get the underlined word as answer.)
Answer: Where was the Seth holidaying?
In simple words: We frame a 'where' question because the answer is a place ('Kashmir').

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the type of information the underlined word provides (person, place, time, reason, manner) to choose the appropriate 'wh-' word.

 

Question 11. I must know the reason. You are late. (Join the sentence with the word 'why'.)
Answer: I must know why you are late.
In simple words: We combine the two sentences by using 'why' to connect the reason for needing to know with the fact of being late.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Why' connects a statement to its reason. Ensure the combined sentence flows logically and grammatically.

 

Question 12. He was hiding in Pipalnagar. (Rewrite the sentence using Simple Present Tense.)
Answer: He hides in Pipalnagar.
In simple words: To change to simple present tense, replace the past continuous verb 'was hiding' with the simple present form 'hides'.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple present tense, use the base form of the verb for plural subjects and 's/es' form for singular third-person subjects.

 

Question 13. He wasn't sure he could persuade the crowd. (Add a question tag.)
Answer: He wasn't sure he could persuade the crowd, was he?
In simple words: Since the main clause 'He wasn't sure' is negative, the question tag is positive ('was he?').

🎯 Exam Tip: A question tag is typically formed using an auxiliary verb and a pronoun. If the statement is negative, the tag is positive; if positive, the tag is negative.

Personal Response:

 

Question 1. What qualities do you find in Sitaram?
Answer: Sitaram was a hardworking young boy. He was always ready to help others and sympathetic towards suffering people. He felt happy to serve his customer and his friend.
In simple words: Sitaram is portrayed as diligent, helpful, and empathetic, finding satisfaction in assisting others.

🎯 Exam Tip: For personal response questions, support your opinion with textual evidence or logical reasoning, focusing on character traits shown in the story.

 

Question 2. What makes you angry? What do you do then?
OR
How do you show your annoyance?
Answer: Somebody's bad behaviour or arrogance makes me angry. When I get annoyed I do not react with harsh words or any violent action. I try to keep myself cool and try to bring to his/her notice, the wrong he/she is doing with me. I shall take time- and prove him/her wrong.
In simple words: I get angry when others are arrogant or behave badly. Instead of reacting violently, I calmly try to point out their mistake and prove my point over time.

🎯 Exam Tip: Reflect on your own emotions and reactions while ensuring your answer is clear, concise, and maintains a respectful tone.

 

Question 3. Do you think, Mr Bhushan was right to compare his wife with a bee in a flower garden? Give your reason.
Answer: Yes, I think Mr Bhushan was absolutely right to compare his wife with a bee in flower garden. We know that bees buzz from flower to flower in gardens for collecting honey. He knew that his wife similarly used to visit many shops for selecting her clothes or only to have a look at them.
In simple words: Yes, the comparison is fitting because like a bee visiting many flowers, Mrs. Bhushan frequently visited many shops, either to buy clothes or just to browse.

🎯 Exam Tip: Justify your opinion with a clear, logical reason directly related to the comparison presented in the question.

 

Question 4. Why, do you think, did the elderly gentleman rush to his office for a chequebook?
Answer: The elderly gentleman had heard the rumour about Seth Govind Ram's Bank. He thought that the Seth had gone broke and so he must have fled to another town. I think the gentleman ran for his chequebook because he wanted to withdraw all his money from the bank before it was declared bankrupt.
In simple words: The elderly gentleman rushed for his chequebook to withdraw his money, fearing the bank was collapsing due to the widespread rumours.

🎯 Exam Tip: Base your reasoning on the context of the story, explaining the character's motivation clearly and logically.

 

Question 5. Have you ever heard a rumour that harmed people? Elaborate it.
Answer: Yes, I have not only heard but also have experienced such a rumour that has harmed people. We had been to a theatre to watch a movie. It was the first show of the movie. In the middle of the show a person shouted 'Fire! Fire!'. People in the theatre left their seats in fright and ran helter- skelter to the exits for safety. Many fell and were trampled underfoot in the rush. It was an awful scene. Truth came to light that the miscreant was an agent of a producer who wanted the movie to fail.
In simple words: Yes, a false 'Fire!' rumour in a theatre caused panic and injuries, later revealed to be an act of sabotage by a producer.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide a specific example and detail the negative consequences of the rumour to fully elaborate on its harmful impact.

 

Question 6. How are rumours spread? Are the rumours harmful? Why?/Why not?
Answer: The rumour-mongers talk to some people about a news, which is not true. They talk to others and it goes from one person to another and spreads like forest fire. They generally don't think if the news is reliable or rational or false. Some rumours are harmful and some are harmless. The rumours that are spread intentionally to harm the sentiments of people are harmful. These rumours depress, disturb and cause harassment to people. The rumours that are spread just for fun are harmless but they fool people.
In simple words: Rumours spread rapidly through gossip, often without checking facts. While some are harmless pranks, those spread with malicious intent cause distress, harm, and harassment to individuals.

🎯 Exam Tip: Discuss both the mechanics of rumour spread and the dual nature of their impact (harmful vs. harmless), providing clear reasons for each.

Do as directed:

 

Question 1. Nathu raised his hands in a gesture of horror. He cried. (Join the sentences beginning with the word 'Raising'.)
Answer: Raising his hand in a gesture of horror Nathu cried.
In simple words: We combine the two sentences by starting with the participial phrase 'Raising his hand' to show what Nathu was doing as he cried.

🎯 Exam Tip: When joining sentences using a participial phrase, ensure the participle correctly refers to the subject of the main clause.

 

Question 2. He was determined to get his pay. (Change the sentence into exclamatory sentence.)
Answer: How determined he was to get his pay!
In simple words: To make it exclamatory, start with 'How' or 'What' to emphasize the degree of determination.

🎯 Exam Tip: Exclamatory sentences often begin with 'How' or 'What' to express strong feelings, and always end with an exclamation mark.

 

Question 3. Give us our money. (Change the sentence in Passive Voice.)
Answer: Let our money be given to us.
In simple words: In passive voice, the action ('given') is emphasized, and the object ('our money') becomes the subject.

🎯 Exam Tip: For imperative sentences, the passive voice is often formed with 'Let + object + be + past participle'.

 

Question 4. So, they gathered outside. (Write the sentence in Present Continuous Tense.)
Answer: So, they are gathering outside.
In simple words: To change to present continuous, use 'are' (or 'is/am') followed by the present participle (verb + -ing).

🎯 Exam Tip: Present continuous tense uses 'is/am/are' + verb-ing to describe an action happening now or a temporary situation.

 

Question 5. Complete the words by using the correct letters:
1. ro-nd
2. thi-k
3. pl-te
4. st-re
Answer:
1. round
2. think
3. plate
4. store
In simple words: We fill in the missing letters to complete common English words.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to common letter combinations and context to correctly complete the words.

 

Question 6. Put the words in alphabetical order:
1. shook, beggar, thousand, jeweller.
2. soon, street, seldom, speculate.
Answer:
1. beggar, jeweller, shook, thousand.
2. seldom, soon, speculate, street.
In simple words: We arrange the given words in the order they would appear in a dictionary, based on their letter sequence.

🎯 Exam Tip: Compare words letter by letter from left to right. If the first letters are the same, move to the second, and so on.

 

Question 7. Punctuate the following sentences:
1. fetch the Seth, we know hes hiding in a safe deposit locker
2. Do you know my dear that Seth govind Rams bank cant even pay its employees
Answer:
1. "Fetch the Seth, we know he's hiding in a safe deposit locker!”
2. "Do you know, my dear, that Seth Govind Ram's bank can't even pay its employees?"
In simple words: We add quotation marks for dialogue, commas for pauses, apostrophes for contractions, and correct capitalization and end punctuation for each sentence.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use quotation marks for direct speech, commas to separate clauses or address someone, apostrophes for contractions, and proper question marks/exclamation points.

 

Question 8. Write related words as shown in the example: (Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह आरेख 'Bank' शब्द से जुड़े विभिन्न कार्यों और अवधारणाओं को दर्शाता है। बैंक के केंद्रीय कार्य 'deposit' (जमा करना), 'withdraw' (निकालना), 'save' (बचाना), 'invest' (निवेश करना), और 'pay' (भुगतान करना) जैसे शब्दों के माध्यम से प्रदर्शित किए गए हैं। यह एक बैंक की मुख्य गतिविधियों का एक वेब या नेटवर्क है।
In simple words: This diagram illustrates a web of words related to a 'Bank', showing its core functions like pay, deposit, withdraw, save, and invest.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing diagrams, focus on identifying the central theme and clearly listing all associated components and their relationships as presented visually.

 

Question 9. Complete these word-chain of verbs: tell \( \implies \) ............ \( \implies \) ............ \( \implies \) ............ \( \implies \) ............
Answer: tell
\( \implies \) learn
\( \implies \) need
\( \implies \) dare
\( \implies \) eat.
In simple words: We complete the chain by finding verbs that start with the last letter of the previous verb.

🎯 Exam Tip: For a word chain, the next word must begin with the last letter of the preceding word. Ensure all words in the chain are verbs.

Do as directed:

 

1. Attempt any one:
Question a. Make a meaningful sentence of your own using the phrase: to take up
Answer: Recently he has taken up a new project in hand.
OR
Question b. Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully: This is the answer - ............
Answer: This is the answer that I was longing for.
In simple words: We either create a sentence using the given phrase 'to take up' or add a descriptive clause to the sentence 'This is the answer' to make it complete.

🎯 Exam Tip: For phrases, use them naturally in a sentence. For clauses, ensure the added clause logically extends the meaning of the main sentence and is grammatically correct.

 

2. Attempt anyone:
Question a. Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
1. possible
2. certain
Answer:
1. impossible
2. uncertain
OR
Question b. Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
1. possible
2. certain
Answer:
1. It is not possible to do this work in such a short time.
2. The young boy was certain about his future career.
In simple words: We either modify the given words with prefixes to create new words, or we use them in meaningful sentences to show understanding.

🎯 Exam Tip: For prefixes/suffixes, know common ones like 'im-', 'un-', '-ly', '-tion'. For sentences, ensure they are grammatically sound and convey clear meaning.

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