UP Board Solutions Class 9 English Chapter 3 Playing The Game Arthur Mee

Passages For Comprehension

Read the following passages and answer the questions given below : निम्नलिखित गद्यांशों को पढ़िए और नीचे दिये गये प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए

(a) Alam's mother came to the gate to see him of “Good-bye, Alando your best, “she called out. "I shall try, Mummy,” answered Alan and waving his hand, he ran out of the gate and up the road. Do his best! of course he would. For Alan was playing in the school cricket match and was mightily proud of being chosen to play. He had practised bowling with his father for weeks now, and Daddy said he was shaping well. Daddy was nearly as excited as Alan over the match and he promised that if Alan's side won he would buy him a bicycle.

 

Question 1. Why did Alan's mother came to the gate? What did she say to him?
(ऐलन की माँ फाटक पर क्यों आयी? उसने ऐलन से क्या कहा?)
Answer: Alan's mother came to the gate to see him off. She said, “Good-bye” and called out to do his best. (ऐलन की माँ उसको विदा करने के लिए फाटक पर आयी। वह बोली “शुभ विदा' और पूरा प्रयास करने को कहा।)
In simple words: Alan's mother came to the gate to bid him farewell and encouraged him to perform his best in the match.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on direct answers from the text for "what did she say" questions to ensure accuracy.

 

Question 2. What was Alan mightily proud of?
(ऐलन को किस बात पर बहुत अधिक गर्व था?)
Answer: Alan was mightily proud of being chosen to play in the school cricket match. (ऐलन को अपने विद्यालय के क्रिकेट मैच में खेलने के लिए चुने जाने पर बहुत अधिक गर्व था ।)
In simple words: Alan was very proud because he had been selected to play in his school's cricket match.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the key emotion and its direct cause mentioned in the passage.

 

Question 3. How did Alan react to his mother's advice in his mind?
(ऐलन ने अपनी माँ की सलाह पर प्रतिक्रिया अपने मस्तिष्क में किस प्रकार की?)
Answer: Alan reacted his mother's advice in his mind that he would try to win the match. (ऐलन ने अपनी माँ की सलाह पर अपने मस्तिष्क में प्रतिक्रिया की कि वह मैच जीत लेगा ।)
In simple words: In his mind, Alan decided he would definitely try his best to win the cricket match, taking his mother's advice to heart.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for internal thoughts or intentions described in the text when asked about a character's reaction "in mind".

 

Question 4. What would the father do if Alan's side won the match?
(यदि ऐलने की टीम मैच जीती तो उसके पिताजी क्या करते?)
Answer: Alan's father promised to buy a bicycle if Alan's side won the match. (ऐलन के पिता ने वचन दिया था कि यदि ऐलन की टीम विजयी होगी तो वह उसके लिए एक साइकिल खरीद देंगे ।)
In simple words: Alan's father promised to buy him a bicycle as a reward if Alan's team won the cricket match.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note specific promises or conditions mentioned in the passage.

 

Question 5. Name the lesson from which the above passage has been taken. Who is the author?
(उस पाठ का नाम लिखिए जिससे उपरोक्त गद्यांश लिया गया है। इसका लेखक कौन है?)
Answer: The name of the lesson is 'Playing the Game' and the author is Arthur Mee. (पाठ का नाम 'प्लेइंग द फेम' तथा लेखक का नाम आर्थर मी है ।)
In simple words: The passage is from the lesson 'Playing the Game', written by Arthur Mee.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question tests general knowledge about the chapter. Ensure you remember the chapter title and author.

 

(b) On his way to the sports ground, Alan had to pass the little three-cornered meadow and as he reached it, he saw a very old man leaning heavily on his stick. As Alan passed, the old man called out to him. “Can I help you?” asked Alam kindly, going up to him. The old man, in a thin, cracked voice requested Alan to let him take his arm. He said, “This road is so hilly and the wind is almost too much.”

 

Question 1. What did Alan see on his way to the sports ground?
(खेल के मैदान को जाते समय ऐलन ने रास्ते में क्या देखा?)
Answer: Alan saw an old man on his way to the sports ground. (खेल के मैदान को जाते समय ऐलन ने रास्ते में एक बूढ़े आदमी को देखा ।)
In simple words: On his way to the sports ground, Alan saw a very old man leaning heavily on his stick.

🎯 Exam Tip: State exactly what Alan observed as he was traveling to his destination.

 

Question 2. When did the old man call out to Alan?
(बूढ़े आदमी ने ऐलन को कब पुकारा?)
Answer: As Alan passed the old man called out to Alan. (ज्योंही ऐलन गुजरा, उस बूढ़े आदमी ने ऐलन को पुकारा।)
In simple words: The old man called out to Alan as Alan was passing by him on the road.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific action of Alan that prompted the old man's call.

 

Question 3. What did Alan say to the old man?
(ऐलन ने बूढ़े आदमी से क्या कहा?)
Answer: Alan said if he could help the old man. (ऐलन ने कहा कि क्या वह बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता कर सकता है?)
In simple words: Alan asked the old man if he could offer him any help.

🎯 Exam Tip: Quote or paraphrase Alan's exact words or intent when interacting with the old man.

 

Question 4. What was the condition of the old man?
(बूढ़े आदमी की दशा क्या थी?)
Answer: The old man was very weak and unable to walk without help. (बूढ़ा आदमी बहुत कमजोर था तथा बिना सहायता के चलने योग्य नहीं था।)
In simple words: The old man was weak, leaning heavily on his stick, and found it difficult to walk on the hilly and windy road without assistance.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the physical state and challenges faced by the old man as detailed in the passage.

 

Question 5. Name the lesson from which the above passage has been taken. Who is the author?
(उस पाठ का नाम लिखिए जिससे उपरोक्त गद्यांश लिया गया है। इसका लेखक कौन हैं?)
Answer: The name of the lesson is "Playing The Game” and the author is Arthur Mee. (पाठ का नाम 'प्लेइंग दि गेम' है तथा इसके लेखक आर्थर मी हैं।)
In simple words: This passage is taken from the lesson "Playing The Game," written by Arthur Mee.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always verify the chapter name and author from the text or your study material.

 

(c) "Bravo, Alan,” he said, patting his little son on the back. “But Daddy.......” began Alam. But his father interrupted him. “It is all right, old man,” he said, “You see, I came up behind that policeman and he told me what had happened. So I knew you were playing the game although it was not on the cricket pitch. So I went back to the market-place and bought the bicycle I promised you. It is a beauty. And, Alan, we are proud of you, your mother and I.”

 

Question 1. Why did the father pat Alan on the back?
(ऐलन के पिता ने उसकी पीठ क्यों थपथपाई?)
Answer: The father patted Alan on the back because he had helped an old man. (ऐलन के पिता ने उसकी पीठ थपथपाई क्योंकि उसने एक बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता की थी ।)
In simple words: Alan's father patted him on the back to show his appreciation and pride because Alan had helped an old man.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the reason behind the father's gesture, linking it to Alan's actions.

 

Question 2. "But Daddy” began Alan, what did Alan wish to say?
(किन्तु पिताजी” ऐलन ने बोलना प्रारम्भ किया। ऐलन क्या कहना चाहता था?)
Answer: Alan wished to say that he had not played in the match. (ऐलन कहना चाहता था कि उसने मैच में नहीं खेला है ।)
In simple words: Alan wished to explain to his father that he hadn't actually played in the cricket match.

🎯 Exam Tip: Infer Alan's unstated thought based on the context of the story and the father's statement.

 

Question 3. What did the policeman say?
(पुलिसमैन ने क्या कहा?)
Answer: The policeman told Alan's father what had happened? (पुलिसमैन ने ऐलन के पिता को वह सब बता दिया जो कुछ घटित हुआ था ।)
In simple words: The policeman informed Alan's father about the incident where Alan helped the old man.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the role of the policeman and the information he conveyed to Alan's father.

 

Question 4. How was Alan playing the game?
(ऐलन खेल किस प्रकार खेल रहा था?)
Answer: Alan was playing the game not on the cricket pitch but he was helping an old man on the way. (ऐलन क्रिकेट के मैदान में खेल नहीं खेल रहा था किन्तु वह रास्ते में एक बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता कर रहा था।)
In simple words: Alan was playing the "game" of kindness and compassion by helping an old man on his way, rather than playing cricket on the field.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the metaphorical use of "playing the game" in this context and relate it to Alan's actions.

 

Question 5. Write name of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken. Who is the author?
(उस पाठ का नाम लिखिए जिससे उपरोक्त गद्यांश लिया गया है। इसका लेखक कौन हैं?)
Answer: The name of the lesson is 'Playing the Game' and the author is Arthur Mee. (पाठ का नाम 'प्लेइंग द गेम' तथा लेखक आर्थर मी हैं ।)
In simple words: This passage is taken from the lesson 'Playing the Game', authored by Arthur Mee.

🎯 Exam Tip: Correctly recall the lesson title and its author for reference questions.

Long Answertype Questions And Their Answers

Answer the following questions in not more than 60 words each :

 

Question 1. What was Alan mightily proud of? Why was he eager to do his best? What had he done for it?
(ऐलन को बहुत अधिक गर्व किस बात का था? वह सबसे अच्छा करने के लिए क्यों उत्सुक था? इसके लिए उसने क्या किया था?)
Answer: Alan was chosen to play in the school cricket match. He was mightily proud of it. He had practised bowling with his father for weeks. He was a good bowler. His father said that he was shaping well. His father was as excited as Alan over the match. So he promised that if Alan's side won the match he would buy him a bicycle.
ऐलन स्कूल के क्रिकेट मैच में खेलने के लिए चुन लिया गया था। इस पर उसे बहुत अधिक गर्व था। वह अपने पिता के साथ, कई सप्ताह तक अच्छी तरह गेंद फेकने का अभ्यास कर चुका था। वह एक अच्छा गेंदबाज था। उसके पिता का कहना था कि वह गेंद को अच्छी तरह से फेंकता है। उसके पिता मैच के लिए उतने ही उत्तेजित थे जितना कि ऐलन । इसलिए उन्होंने वचन दिया था कि यदि ऐलन की टीम विजयी होगी तो वह उसके लिए साइकिल खरीद देगें ।
In simple words: Alan was proud of being selected for the school cricket match. He was eager to do his best because his father promised him a bicycle if his team won, and he had practiced hard for weeks with his father to improve his bowling skills.

🎯 Exam Tip: Structure your answer by addressing each part of the question (what, why, what done) clearly and concisely.

 

Question 2. Describe the old man in brief. How did Alan help him? What was the result?
(बूढ़े आदमी का वर्णन संक्षेप में कीजिए। ऐलन ने उसकी सहायता किस प्रकार की? उसका परिणाम क्या हुआ?)
Answer: When Alan was going to play cricket match, he saw an old man on the way. He was leaning heavily on his stick. He was weak and deaf. The road was so hilly that he could not walk easily on the way. So he requested Alan to help him. Alan helped him as he knew that he would easily make up what time he had lost by running. The old man was walking so slowly that five minutes had gone before they were half way up the road. Suddenly the old man stumbled and fell heavily on the way up the ground. After sometime, a policeman came there and promised to help the old man. Now Alan ran as fast as he could but he arrived late and could not play the match.
जब ऐलन क्रिकेट मैच खेलने जा रहा था, तो उसने रास्ते में एक बूढ़े आदमी को देखा। वह अपने डण्डे पर बोझ डाले हुआ था। वह कमजोर तथा बहरा था। सड़क इतनी पथरीली थी कि वह रास्ते में आसानी से नहीं चल सकता था इसलिए उसने ऐलन से अपनी सहायता करने के लिए प्रार्थना की। ऐलन ने उसकी सहायता की क्योंकि वह जानता था कि उसका जितना समय नष्ट हुआ है उसे वह दौड़कर सरलता से पूरा कर लेगा। बूढा आदमी इतना धीरे-धीरे चल रहा था कि सड़क पर आधी दूर जाने से पहले ही पाँच मिनट बीत गये। वृद्ध व्यक्ति ने अचानक ठोकर खायी और जोर से जमीन पर गिर पड़ा। कुछ समय बाद एक पुलिसमैन वहाँ आया और बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता करने का वचन दिया। अब ऐलन उतना तेज भागा जितना वह भाग सकता था फिर भी वह देरी से पहुंचा और मैच नहीं खेल सका।
In simple words: The old man was weak, deaf, and struggled to walk on the hilly road. Alan helped him by supporting him, thinking he could make up the lost time. However, the man stumbled and fell, and by the time a policeman arrived to help, Alan was late for his cricket match and couldn't play.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide a concise description of the old man, detail Alan's actions to help, and clearly state the consequence of Alan's helpfulness on his own plans.

 

Question 3. Alan was playing the game although it was not on the cricket pitch. What game was Alan playing? How did he play it?
(ऐलन खेल खेल रहा था, यद्यपि यह कार्य क्रिकेट के मैदान पर नहीं हो रहा था। ऐलन कौन-सा खेल खेल रहा था? उसने इसे किस प्रकार खेला?)
Answer: Alan was chosen to play in the school cricket match. So he was much excited. He wanted to do his best in the match. But he could not play as he reached late. Actually, he was playing an other game. When he was going to play ground, he met an old and weak man on the way. He was unable to walk on the road as it was hilly and the wind was too much for him. The old man asked Alan to help him. Alan helped him as he knew that he would be able to recover the time by running. But the old man was moving slowly. Suddenly, he stumbled and fell on the ground. Thus there was no way out except to help the poor man. At last a policeman came there and promised Alan to help him. Now Alan ran as he could but all was in vain. Although he could not play on the cricket pitch, yet he was playing the game of helping an old man.
ऐलन स्कूल के क्रिकेट मैच में खेलने के लिए चुन लिया गया था इसलिए वह बहुत अधिक उत्तेजित था। वह मैच में अपना पूरा प्रयास करना चाहता था किन्तु वह नहीं खेल सका क्योंकि वह देर से पहुंचा था। वास्तव में वह एक दूसरा खेल खेल रहा था। रास्ते में उसे एक बूढा और कमजोर व्यक्ति मिला। वह सड़क पर चलने में असमर्थ था क्योंकि सड़क पथरीली थी और हवा उसके लिए बहुत ज्यादा थीं। बूढ़े आदमी ने ऐलन से अपनी सहायता करने के लिए कहा। ऐलन ने उसकी सहायता की क्योंकि वह जानता था कि वह उतने समय को दौड़कर पूरा कर लेगा किन्तु बूढा आदमी बहुत धीरे-धीरे चल रहा था। अचानक उसे ठोकर लगी और वह जमीन पर गिर पड़ा। इस प्रकार बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता करने के अलावा उसके सामने कोई रास्ता नहीं था। अन्त में एक पुलिसमैन वहाँ आया और उसने ऐलन से बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता करने का वचन दिया। अब ऐलन जितना तेज भाग सकता था, भागा किन्तु सब व्यर्थ था।। यद्यपि वह क्रिकेट के मैदान में नहीं खेला था फिर भी वह एक बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता करने का खेल खेल रहा था।
In simple words: Alan was playing the "game of helping an old man." He played it by offering his arm to the weak man, assisting him on the difficult road, and staying with him even after he fell, despite knowing he would be late for his actual cricket match.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question requires you to interpret the metaphorical meaning of "playing the game." Explain Alan's true actions and the principles he upheld.

Short Answer Type Questions And Their Answers

Answer the following questions in not more than 25 words each :

 

Question 1. What did Alan's mother say to him when she came to the gate to bid him goodbye?
(जब ऐलन की माँ उसे दरवाजे पर 'शुभ विदा' कहने आयी तो उसने ऐलन से क्या कहा?)
Answer: When Alan's mother came to the gate to bid him good-bye she said to him to do his best? जब ऐलन की माँ उसे दरवाजे पर 'शुभ विदा कहने आयी तो उसने उसे सर्वश्रेष्ठ करने के लिए कहा।
In simple words: Alan's mother told him "Good-bye" and urged him to do his best in the match.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the direct quote or specific instruction given by his mother.

 

Question 2. What had Alan practised for weeks with his father? What did his father say about him?
(ऐलन ने अपने पिता के साथ कई सप्ताह तक किस चीज का अभ्यास किया था? उसके पिता उसके बारे में क्या कहते थे?)
Answer: Alan had practised bowling with his father for weeks. His father told him that he was shaping well. His father was excited over the match. ऐलन ने अपने पिता के साथ कई सप्ताह तक अच्छी तरह से गेंद फेंकने का अभ्यास किया था। उसके पिता उससे कहते थे कि वह गेंद को अच्छी तरह से फेंकता है। उसके पिता मैच के लिए उत्तेजित थे।
In simple words: Alan had practised bowling with his father for weeks. His father said he was shaping well and was very excited for the match.

🎯 Exam Tip: Mention both the activity practised and the father's specific comment about Alan's performance.

 

Question 3. What did Alan's father promise him to give?
(ऐलन के पिता ने उसे क्या देने का वचन दिया था?)
Answer: Alan's father promised him that if Alan's side won the match, he would buy him a bicycle.' (ऐलन के पिता ने वचन दिया था कि यदि ऐलन की टीम विजयी होगी तो वह उसके लिए साइकिल खरीद देगें ।)
In simple words: Alan's father promised to buy him a bicycle if his team won the match.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the condition and the promised reward from the father.

 

Question 4. Why did the old man fall down?"
(बूढा आदमी क्यों गिर पड़ा?)
Answer: The old man stumbled over a loose paving stone and fell heavily on the ground. (बूढ़े आदमी को रास्ते के पत्थर से ठोकर लग गयी और वह जोर से जमीन पर गिर पड़ा ।)
In simple words: The old man fell down because he stumbled over a loose paving stone on the road.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pinpoint the exact cause of the old man's fall as described in the passage.

 

Question 5. Why was Alan happy at last?
(अन्त में ऐलन प्रसन्न क्यों था?)
Answer: Alan was happy at last because a jolly-looking policeman came there. He was ready to help the old man. (अन्त में ऐलन प्रसन्नं इसलिए था क्योंकि वहाँ एक प्रसन्नचित्त पुलिसमैन आ गया। वह बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता करने के लिए तैयार था।)
In simple words: Alan was happy because a cheerful policeman arrived, ready to assist the old man, which meant Alan could finally leave.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain Alan's relief and happiness in relation to the resolution of the old man's situation.

 

Question 6. What did the policeman say to Alan?
(पुलिसमैन ने ऐलन से क्या कहा?)
Answer: The policeman said to Alan that he would see that gentleman home. (पुलिसमैन ने ऐलन से कहा कि वह उस भद्र व्यक्ति को घर पहुँचा देगा ।)
In simple words: The policeman assured Alan that he would take the old man home safely.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the precise promise or assurance the policeman gave Alan.

 

Question 7. When did he reach the sports ground?
(वह खेल के मैदान पर कब पहुँचा?)
Answer: When Alan reached the sports ground, the game had started. He was late. (जब ऐलन खेल के मैदान पर पहुँचा तो खेल प्रारम्भ हो चुका था। उसे देर हो गयी थी।)
In simple words: Alan reached the sports ground late, by which time the game had already begun.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the timing of Alan's arrival relative to the start of the game.

 

Question 8. Why was he late for the match?
(मैच के लिए उसे देर क्यों हो गयी?)
Answer: Alan was late for the match because he had helped an old man on the way. (मैच के लिए उसे देर इसलिए हो गयी क्योंकि उसने रास्ते में एक बूढ़े आदमी की सहायता की थी ।)
In simple words: Alan was late for the match because he spent time helping an old man who had stumbled and fallen on the road.

🎯 Exam Tip: Directly connect Alan's delay to his act of kindness.

 

Question 9. Alan made his way slowly home. Why?
(ऐलन धीरे-धीरे घर को चल दिया। क्यों?)
Answer: Alan made his way slowly home because another boy named Harold Banks was playing in his place. (ऐलन धीरे-धीरे अपने घर को चल दिया क्योंकि हैरोल्ड बैंक्स नामक दूसरा लड़का उसके स्थान पर खेल रहा था।)
In simple words: Alan walked home slowly because he was disappointed as another boy, Harold Banks, had taken his place in the match due to his lateness.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the reason for Alan's slow pace, linking it to the consequence of missing the match.

 

Question 10. How did the boys cheer him in the classroom the next morning?
(दूसरे दिन सुबह कक्षा में लड़कों ने उसके लिए जय ध्वनि किस प्रकार की?)
Answer: The boys gave Alan three loud cheers next morning for they too had learned about his kind act. (दूसरे दिन सुबह लड़कों ने ऐलन के लिए तीन बार जय ध्वनि की क्योंकि उनको भी उसके दयापूर्ण कार्य के बारे में मालूम पड़ गया था ।)
In simple words: The next morning, the boys in the classroom gave Alan three loud cheers because they had heard about his kind act of helping the old man.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the boys' reaction and the reason for their appreciation of Alan.

Objective Type Questions

 

Question 1. Complete the following statements with the most suitable choice : (सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प चुनकर निम्नलिखित कथनों को पूरा कीजिए)

(i) Alan's father would not buy him a bicycle if :
(a) his team lost the match
(b) he did not reach the field in time
(c) he did not play well in the match
(d) he won the match
Answer: (a) his team lost the match
In simple words: Alan's father had promised a bicycle if the team won, implying no bicycle if they lost.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the conditional promise made by Alan's father in the story.

(ii) Alan was choosen to play in the match because he :
(a) was a good batsman
(b) was a good bowler
(c) had practised well with his father
(d) was a good student
Answer: (b) was a good bowler
In simple words: The passage explicitly states Alan had practiced bowling for weeks and was considered a good bowler.

🎯 Exam Tip: Refer to the text for specific details about Alan's skills in cricket.

(iii) Alan saw a very old man near :
(a) the sports ground
(b) his house
(c) a grassy land
(d) the school
Answer: (c) a grassy land
In simple words: Alan saw the old man near the "little three-cornered meadow," which is a grassy land.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to descriptive location details in the passage.

(iv) Alan told the old man that he was going to play the cricket match and that he must not be late. The old man did not say anything because :
(a) he was certainly deaf
(b) perhaps he thought Alan would leave him alone
(c) Alan spoke in a whisper
Answer: (a) he was certainly deaf
In simple words: The story mentions that the old man was deaf, explaining why he didn't respond to Alan's words.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recall the specific physical condition of the old man mentioned in the narrative.

(v) Alan was not permitted to play in the match because :
(a) he had helped the old man
(b) the teacher had selected a better boy for the team
(c) he was late
Answer: (c) he was late
In simple words: Alan missed playing in the match because his act of kindness made him arrive late.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the direct consequence of Alan's actions on his participation in the match.

 

Question 2. Point out the 'true' and 'false' statements in the following : (निम्नलिखित कथनों में 'सत्य' और 'असत्य' बताइए)

(i) Alan's father promised that if his side won, he would buy him a bicycle.
Answer: (i) T
In simple words: This statement is True, as the father explicitly made this promise.

🎯 Exam Tip: Verify facts by cross-referencing with the passage content.

(ii) Alan did not help the old man.
Answer: (ii) F
In simple words: This statement is False; Alan actively helped the old man on the way.

🎯 Exam Tip: Ensure your answer aligns with Alan's central act of kindness in the story.

(iii) The game had not started when Alan arrived.
Answer: (iii) F
In simple words: This statement is False, as the text states the game had already started when Alan arrived.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the sequence of events and timing described in the narrative.

(iv) Alan turned away and made his way slowly home.
Answer: (iv) T
In simple words: This statement is True, as Alan was disappointed and went home slowly after missing the match.

🎯 Exam Tip: Confirm Alan's actions and emotional state after realizing he couldn't play.

(v) Alan's parents were proud of him.
Answer: (v) T
In simple words: This statement is True, as the father explicitly told Alan that he, along with his mother, was proud of him.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for direct expressions of sentiment from the parents in the story.

(E) Vocabulary

 

Question 1. Match the words given under Column ‘A' with the meanings given under Column 'B' below.
(नीचे दिये गये सूची 'अ' के शब्दों की सूची 'ब' के अर्थों से मिलान कीजिए)

Answer:
In simple words: This exercise matches words from Column 'A' with their corresponding synonyms or definitions in Column 'B', enhancing vocabulary understanding.

🎯 Exam Tip: For matching exercises, identify the core meaning of each word and find the closest equivalent. Practice common synonyms and antonyms.

 

Question 2. Find out the words from the text which have the following expressions. The first letter of each word is given as a hint : (निम्नलिखित वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द लिखिए। प्रत्येक शब्द का पहला अक्षर संकेत के रूप में दिया हुआ है)

(a) Strike the foot with something and almost fall. (S..........)
Answer: Stumbled
In simple words: The word "stumbled" means to lose one's balance and nearly fall, usually by hitting something with your foot.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use the provided hint (first letter) and the definition to recall the exact word from the story.

(b) To do something regularly in order to become skilful. (P.............)
Answer: Practice
In simple words: To "practice" means to regularly perform an activity to improve one's skill or proficiency.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect the definition of regular repetition for skill improvement to the word "practice."

(c) Rest in bending position for support. (L............)
Answer: Leaning
In simple words: To "lean" means to rest against something or someone in a bending position for support.

🎯 Exam Tip: Visualize the action described to find the correct verb, often used to describe someone resting on a support.

(d) Break in upon a person speaking something. (I .......)
Answer: Interrupt
In simple words: To "interrupt" means to break in on someone who is speaking, stopping their conversation or speech.

🎯 Exam Tip: The phrase "break in upon" is a strong clue for the word "interrupt."

(e) To move something to and fro. (W.........)
Answer: Waving
In simple words: To "wave" means to move something, like a hand, back and forth repeatedly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Consider actions involving back-and-forth movement, especially when signaling or gesturing.

 

Question 3. Give the opposite words of the following : (निम्नलिखित शब्दों के विलोम शब्द लिखिए)

proud; thin; lost; right; buy; up
Answer:
proud (घमण्डी) - polite/humble (विनम्र)
thin (पतला) - fat (मोटा)
lost (खोया हुआ) - got (पाया)
right (दायाँ, सही) - left/wrong (बायाँ, गलत)
buy (खरीदना) - sell (बेचना)
up (ऊपर) - down (नीचे)
In simple words: This exercise provides antonyms for common words, helping to understand opposing meanings.

🎯 Exam Tip: For antonyms, think of the direct opposite meaning for each given word. Be precise with your choices.

 

Question 4. Give the synonyms of the following words :
निम्नलिखित शब्दों के समानार्थी शब्द लिखिए
chosen (चुना हुआ); reach (पहुँचना); fortunately (भाग्यवश), answer (उत्तर देना); stare (एकटक देखना)
Answer:
chosen - selected
reach - arrive
fortunately - luckily
answer - reply
stare - look fixedly
In simple words: This task requires finding words with similar meanings for the given vocabulary, expanding one's word bank.

🎯 Exam Tip: Synonyms should have meanings that are very close or identical in context. Practice identifying alternative words for common terms.

 

Question 5. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the suitable words given below : नीचे दिये गये शब्दों की सहायता से निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए
try; loose; answer; chosen; obliged
Answer:
(a) answer my question correctly.
(b) Alan was chosen to play in the school cricket match.
(c) Please, try to understand me.
(d) I am highly obliged to you.
(e) My shirt is loose.
In simple words: This exercise uses a provided list of words to complete sentences, ensuring grammatical correctness and appropriate vocabulary usage.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each sentence carefully and consider the context to select the most appropriate word that fits both meaning and grammar.

 

Question 6. Make Adjectives from the following Nouns : निम्नलिखित संज्ञाओं को विशेषण बनाइये
pride; beauty; wonder; mystery
Answer: Proud, beautiful, wonderful, mysterious.
In simple words: This exercise converts nouns into their adjective forms, demonstrating how different word types are derived.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand common suffixes used to form adjectives (e.g., -ful, -ous, -y) and apply them correctly.

 

Question 7. Use the following pairs of words in your own sentences so as to make the difference clear in their meanings : निम्नलिखित शब्द-युग्मों को अपने वाक्यों में प्रयोग कीजिए जिससे उनके अर्थों का अन्तर स्पष्ट हो जाय
Gait (फाटक); Week (चाल) ; Weak (सप्ताह); One (कमजोर); Won (एक); Bye (जीत लिया); By (विदा); Know (जानना); No (नहीं).
Answer:
Gait (चाल) : He is famous for his gait.
Week (सप्ताह) : He came here last week.
Weak (कमजोर) : He is weak in English
One (एक) : One should do one's duty regularly.
Won (जीत लिया) : Alan's father promised that if Alan's side won, he would buy a cycle.
Bye (विदा) : Alan's mother called out Alan good-bye and advised him to do his best.
By (के द्वारा) : He will come here by the morning train.
Know (जानना) : He knows me well.
No (नहीं) : There is no boy in the class.
In simple words: This task uses homophones or similar-sounding words in sentences to clarify their distinct meanings and spellings.

🎯 Exam Tip: Create simple, clear sentences for each word that explicitly demonstrate its unique meaning, especially for homophones.

 

Question 8. Imagine that you are the weak, old man in the story. Write a letter to your grandson telling him in six or seven sentences what happened to you when you fell down in the meadow. (कल्पना करो कि कहानी में तुम एक कमजोर और बूढ़े आदमी हो। अपने पौत्र को छः सात वाक्यों में यह बताते हुए पत्र लिखो कि जब तुम चरागाह में गिर पड़े तब तुम्हारे साथ क्या घटित हुआ ।)
Answer:
45/5, Zero Road Allahabad Dated 30. 5. 20...
My dear grandson Raju, Yesterday, I was coming from the market. You know, I am an old man of sixty years. I was tired and not feeling well. The road was hilly and the wind was too much for me. Suddenly, I stumbled over a loose paving stone and felt on the ground. A boy who was going to play a cricket match helped me. He was very kind gentle. God might bless him.
In simple words: This letter describes the old man's experience of falling in the meadow, his struggle with the hilly and windy road, and the kind help he received from a boy going to a cricket match.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing a letter from a specific character's perspective, adopt their tone, feelings, and the details relevant to their experience in the story.

Worksheet-3

 

Question 1. Combine the following pairs of sentences into one sentence by using conjunction 'that'. First has been done for you. (Conjunction 'that' का प्रयोग करके निम्नलिखित के जोड़ों को जोड़कर एक वाक्य बनाइये । पहला आपके लिए किया हुआ है।)
Example :
(i) (a) Raju would help us. (b) We hope so. We hope that Raju would help us.
(ii) (a) Our school team would win the match easily., (b) We knew it.
(iii) (a) You are well. (b) I trust so.
(iv) (a) I would pass. (b) I was sure of this.
(v) (a) He had left the child on the road.
(b) He forgot this.
Answer:
(ii) We knew that our school team would win the match easily.
(iii) I trust that you are well.
(iv) I was sure that I would pass.
(v) He forgot that he had left the child on the road.
In simple words: This exercise demonstrates how to combine two simple sentences into a complex sentence using the conjunction 'that' to introduce a noun clause.

🎯 Exam Tip: When combining sentences with 'that', ensure that the 'that' clause functions as the object of a verb or an adjective complement, and that the meaning remains clear and logical.

 

Question 2. Combine the following pairs of sentences into one sentence by using conjunction 'what'. First has been done for you. Mark that 'something' and 'that' have been removed. (Conjunction 'What' का प्रयोग करके निम्नलिखित वाक्यों के जोड़ों को जोड़कर एक वाक्य बनाइये। पहला आपके लिए किया हुआ है। ध्यान दीजिए कि ‘Something' और 'that' को हटा दिया गया है।)
Example :
(i) (a) He had done something. (b) I know that.. I know what he had done.
(ii) (a) He means something. (b) I understand that.
(iii) (a) Something is worrying her. (b) I know that.
(iv) (a) Something had gone wrong with the car. (b) I can't remember that.
(v) (a) Something made you laugh. (b) I do not know that.
(vi) (a) You said to me something.
(b) I remember quite clearly.
Answer:
(ii) I understand what he means.
(iii) I know what is worrying her.
(iv) I cannot remember what had gone wrong with the car.
(v) I do not know what made you laugh.
(vi) I remember quite clearly what you said to me.
In simple words: This exercise combines two sentences using the conjunction 'what' to introduce a noun clause, often replacing "something" and implicitly connecting the ideas.

🎯 Exam Tip: When using 'what' to combine sentences, remember it acts as both a pronoun and a conjunction, replacing the unknown "something" in the first clause. Ensure the sentence flows naturally.

 

Question 3. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech, using the introductory Verbs given in the brackets. Two have been done for you : (कोष्ठक में दी हुई introductory क्रिया का प्रयोग करके निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को Indirect Speech में बदलिए)
Examples
(i) "Go away”, he said to her. (ordered)
He ordered her to go away.
(ii) He said to me, "Please don't make the floor dirty." (requested)
He requested me not to make the floor dirty.
(iii) He said to me, “Don't read my letter aloud.” (asked)
(iv) "Do the work again, the teacher said to him. (ordered)
(v) The old man said to Alan, “Please, help me." (requested)
(vi) The Principal said to them, “Do not make a noise in the hall." (told)
(vii) He said to his friend, “Don't be cruel to the dog." (begged)
(viii) He said to his son, “Don't play on the road. (advised)
(ix) "Don't sit on that chair, “he said to the boy.” (ordered)
(x) "Write to me soon,” she said to me. (begged)
Answer:
(iii) He asked me not to read his letter aloud.
(iv) The teacher ordered him to do the work again.
(v) The old man requested Alan to help him.
(vi) The Principal told them not to make a noise in the hall.
(vii) He begged his friend not to be cruel to the dog.
(viii) He advised his son, to play on the road.
(ix) He advised the boy not to sit on that chair.
(x) She begged me to write to her soon.
In simple words: This exercise converts direct speech into indirect speech, using appropriate introductory verbs like 'ordered,' 'requested,' 'asked,' 'told,' 'begged,' or 'advised' and making necessary changes to pronouns, tenses, and time expressions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When converting to indirect speech, pay close attention to the introductory verb (which reflects the speaker's intent), tense changes (usually backshift), pronoun changes, and converting imperatives/requests using "to" + infinitive or "not to" + infinitive.

 

Question 4. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the phrases given below : (नीचे दिये हुए मुहावरों का प्रयोग करके निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए)
of no use (अनुपयोगी); bit his lip (ओंठ काट लिया); proud of (गर्व); make up (पूरा करना); at last (अन्त में); set off (प्रारम्भ कर दीया)
Answer:
(a) When he came to know that the job had been given to someone else, he bit his lip.
(b) I am proud of my, country.
(c) Ganga Gomti express is running late. But it will make up the last time.
(d) He made three attempts. And at last he was selected for the medical course.
(e) He set off on his journey with a few books in his bag.
(f) These guide books are of no use.
In simple words: This exercise involves completing sentences by choosing the most appropriate phrase or idiom from a given list, ensuring the meaning is coherent.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the meaning of each phrase thoroughly. Read the sentence with each option to check for logical and grammatical fit. Idioms often have a fixed meaning that cannot be inferred literally.

 

Question 5. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the suitable prepositions given below : (नीचे दिये हुए निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में उपयुक्त prepositions की सहायता से रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए)
in; on; to; of; for
Answer:
(a) Waving his hand, he ran out of the gate.
(b) Alan was playing in the school cricket match.
(c) Suddenly, the old man stumbled over a loose paving-stone and fell heavily on the ground.
(d) When Alan saw a policeman coming, he could have shouted for joy.
(e) So I went back to the market place and bought the bicycle I promised you to.
In simple words: This exercise tests the correct usage of prepositions to indicate relationships of place, time, direction, etc., within sentences.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the verb and noun that the preposition connects. Some verbs or phrases have specific prepositions associated with them (e.g., "shouted for joy," "ran out of").

 

Question 6. Make Adjectives from the following Nouns : निम्नलिखित संज्ञाओं को विशेषण बनाइये
pride; beauty; wonder; mystery
Answer: Proud, beautiful, wonderful, mysterious.
In simple words: This task transforms given nouns into their corresponding adjective forms.

🎯 Exam Tip: Familiarize yourself with common noun-to-adjective transformations and suffixes like -ous, -ful, -y, -al, etc.

 

Question 7. Use the following pairs of words in your own sentences so as to make the difference clear in their meanings : निम्नलिखित शब्द-युग्मों को अपने वाक्यों में प्रयोग कीजिए जिससे उनके अर्थों का अन्तर स्पष्ट हो जाय
Gait (चाल); Week (सप्ताह) ; Weak (कमजोर); One (एक); Won (जीत लिया); Bye (विदा); By (के द्वारा); Know (जानना); No (नहीं).
Answer:
Gait : He is famous for his gait.
Week : He came here last week.
Weak : He is weak in English
One : One should do one's duty regularly.
Won : Alan's father promised that if Alan's side won, he would buy a cycle.
Bye : Alan's mother called out Alan good-bye and advised him to do his best.
By : He will come here by the morning train.
Know : He knows me well.
No : There is no boy in the class.
In simple words: This exercise clarifies the distinction between homophones or similar-sounding words by using each word in a clear, illustrative sentence.

🎯 Exam Tip: When given word pairs, construct sentences that highlight the specific meaning of each word, ensuring they are not interchangeable.

 

Question 8. Imagine that you are the weak, old man in the story. Write a letter to your grandson telling him in six or seven sentences what happened to you when you fell down in the meadow. (कल्पना करो कि कहानी में तुम एक कमजोर और बूढ़े आदमी हो। अपने पौत्र को छः सात वाक्यों में यह बताते हुए पत्र लिखो कि जब तुम चरागाह में गिर पड़े तब तुम्हारे साथ क्या घटित हुआ ।)
Answer:
45/5, Zero Road Allahabad Dated 30. 5. 20...
My dear grandson Raju, Yesterday, I was coming from the market. You know, I am an old man of sixty years. I was tired and not feeling well. The road was hilly and the wind was too much for me. Suddenly, I stumbled over a loose paving stone and fell on the ground. A boy who was going to play a cricket match helped me. He was very kind gentle. God might bless him.
In simple words: This letter, from the old man's perspective, recounts his fall in the meadow due to weakness and the hilly road, and expresses gratitude for the timely help from a kind boy.

🎯 Exam Tip: For narrative writing from a character's viewpoint, maintain consistency in tone, perspective, and details relevant to that character's experience and feelings.