NCERT Solutions Class 12 English Flamingo Chapter 1 The Last Lesson

Page No: 2

1. Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meanings from the context.

in great dread of: fearful in anticipation of something counted on: to rely or trust on somebody/something thumbed at the

edges: worn or soiled edges caused by frequent handling in

unison: something happening or being done at the same time a great

bustle: an excited (and often noisy) activity or a rapid, active commotion reproach ourselves

with: to express disapproval, criticism, or disappointment

Page No: 7

Think As you Read

1. What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?

Answer Franz was expected to be prepared with participles that day as Mr. Hamel had told the class that he would be taking a test on the topic that day.

2. What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day?

Answer Usually when the school began there would be a lot of commotion. But that day everything was quiet and it appeared to be like a Sunday, but the students were at their places and Mr. Hamel was walking up and down with his terrible iron ruler under his arm.

3. What had been put up on the bulletin-board?

Answer The bulletin-board notified the general public about an order from Berlin. It stated that only German was to be taught to students in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.

Page No: 8

1. What changes did the order from Berlin cause in school that day? 

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