UP Board Solutions Class 8 English Chapter 2 The kabuliwallah

कक्षा 8 अंग्रेजी पाठ 2 के प्रश्न उत्तर

Word Meaning's (शब्दार्थ)

chatterbox - बातूनी, conversation - बातचीत, bursting- अचानक घुसना, terror- डर, sack- बोरा, bearded - दाढ़ीवाला, stabbed - छुरा घोंपा, owed - बकाया था, prison - जेल, ceremonies - रस्में, raisins - किशमिश

Translation Of The Lesson (पाठ का हिन्दी अनुवाद) Little Mini

Exercise (अभ्यास)

Comprehension Questions

1. Answer the following questions:

Question a. Why was Mini called a chatterbox?
Answer: Mini was called a chatterbox because she could not stop talking all the time. She always had something to say, which made her parents a bit worried. This habit showed her lively and curious nature.
In simple words: Mini was called a chatterbox because she talked non-stop.

🎯 Exam Tip: When explaining character traits, always link the trait to specific actions or descriptions from the story.

Question b. Why was Mini afraid of the Kabuliwallah?
Answer: Mini was afraid of the Kabuliwallah because she had heard scary stories that Kabuliwallahs caught children, put them in their sacks, and took them far away. These stories made her very fearful of him. Her young mind imagined him as a dangerous figure.
In simple words: Mini was afraid because she heard stories that Kabuliwallahs would put children in sacks and take them away.

🎯 Exam Tip: For questions about character emotions, identify the emotion and then explain the specific reason or belief that caused it, as told in the story.

Question c. Why was the Kabuliwallah arrested?
Answer: Rehman, the Kabuliwallah, was arrested because he stabbed a man. This man owed him money, and in an argument, Rehman committed the crime. He faced legal consequences for his violent act.
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah was arrested for stabbing a man who owed him money.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about a specific event, state the action and the direct cause concisely.

Question d. Why was the Kabuliwallah shocked to see Mini?
Answer: The Kabuliwallah was shocked to see Mini because she had grown up from the little girl he once knew into a beautiful young woman. He had remembered her as a small child, so seeing her as a bride was a big surprise. It reminded him how much time had passed.
In simple words: The Kabuliwallah was shocked because Mini had grown from a little girl into a beautiful woman since he last saw her.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the contrast between his memory and the current reality to fully answer why he was shocked.

Question e. What did Mini's father give him?
Answer: Mini's father gave Rehman some money. He did this so Rehman could use the money to travel back home and see his own daughter after many years. It was an act of kindness from one father to another. This gesture showed a deep understanding of paternal love.
In simple words: Mini's father gave Rehman money so he could go home and see his own daughter.

🎯 Exam Tip: Briefly explain the reason behind the action (why the money was given) to provide a complete answer.

Question f. Mention the human qualities that you observe in the story.
Answer: The story highlights several human qualities, including attachment and human bonding, seen in the friendship between Mini and the Kabuliwallah. We also see Mini's lively interaction and love for her father. Towards the end, Mini's father shows great kindness by giving the Kabuliwallah money so he could visit his own daughter, reflecting empathy. The story beautifully illustrates how human connections can transcend differences.
In simple words: The story shows love, friendship, kindness, and empathy between Mini, her father, and the Kabuliwallah.

🎯 Exam Tip: List specific human qualities and give a brief example from the story for each one to support your answer.

2. Tick (✔) for the correct statements and cross (X) for the wrong statements:
1. Mini could not live without chatting all the time. (✔)
2. Rehman was a big bearded pathan. (✔)
3. Mini did not forget the Kabuliwallah. (X)
4. Mini's father did not help Rehman with some money. (X)
5. Mini's father had to cut down the expenses of the wedding. (✔)
Answer:
1. Mini could not live without chatting all the time. (✔)
2. Rehman was a big bearded pathan. (✔)
3. Mini did not forget the Kabuliwallah. (X)
4. Mini's father did not help Rehman with some money. (X)
5. Mini's father had to cut down the expenses of the wedding. (✔)
In simple words: Read each statement carefully and check if it matches what happened in the story. If it's true, mark (✔); if it's false, mark (X).

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each statement thoroughly and cross-reference with the text to ensure accuracy before marking. Pay close attention to negative words like "did not" or "could not."

Word Power

1. Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box:
1. We keep grains in sacks
2. My friend owed me one thousand rupees.
3. Tom stabbed Mary in the back.
4. A dog suddenly jumped at Ankit.
5. Don't spend more than you can afford
Answer:
1. We keep grains in sacks.
2. My friend owed me one thousand rupees.
3. Tom stabbed Mary in the back.
4. A dog suddenly jumped at Ankit.
5. Don't spend more than you can afford.
In simple words: Choose the best word from the given list to complete each sentence correctly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read all the words in the box and all the sentences first. This helps you understand the context and pick the most suitable word for each blank.

2. Suggest a suitable word from the given box for each of the following sentences:
Example: A person who can read and write – literate
1. A person who talks too much – chatterbox
2. A person who loves his country – patriot
3. A government by the people – democracy
4. A person who looks at the bright side of the thing – optimist
Answer:
1. A person who talks too much – chatterbox
2. A person who loves his country – patriot
3. A government by the people – democracy
4. A person who looks at the bright side of the thing – optimist
In simple words: Find one word that describes the meaning of each phrase provided.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the key idea of each phrase to identify the single best descriptive word. Sometimes, thinking of synonyms can help.

Language Practice

1. Choose the correct conjunction given in the brackets and fill in the blanks:
1. You had a long day. Go and rest for a while. (and/but/or)
2. We could not buy the medicine because all the shops were closed. (because/so/or)
3. I went to bed early so I couldn't watch the T.V. show last night. (or/so/but)
4. The stick was thin but it was strong. (or/but/and)
5. You can have a tea or a coffee. (and/or/so)
Answer:
1. You had a long day. Go and rest for a while.
2. We could not buy the medicine because all the shops were closed.
3. I went to bed early so I couldn't watch the T.V. show last night.
4. The stick was thin but it was strong.
5. You can have a tea or a coffee.
In simple words: Pick the conjunction (a joining word like 'and', 'but', or 'so') that makes the most sense to connect the two parts of each sentence.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand what each conjunction means: 'and' adds information, 'but' shows contrast, 'or' gives a choice, and 'so' shows a result. Choose the one that fits the logical relationship between the clauses.

2. Put a suitable word in each blank to match the part of speech indicated in the bracket:
1. Mrs. Verma took his son to school. (pronoun)
2. The child has a flower in his hand. (preposition)
3. The brave soldier fought for his country. (adjective)
4. He always did his work very sincerely (adverb)
Answer:
1. Mrs. Verma took his son to school. (pronoun)
2. The child has a flower in his hand. (preposition)
3. The brave soldier fought for his country. (adjective)
4. He always did his work very sincerely. (adverb)
In simple words: Fill in each blank with a word that fits the sentence and is the type of word (like a pronoun or an adjective) mentioned in the brackets.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the function of each part of speech: pronouns replace nouns, prepositions show relationships, adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs or adjectives.

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