- The butter smells as if it has gone rancid.
- Please leave the clothes the way they are.
- The students kept yawning as though they were bored.
- The children behaved just as we thought they would.
- I will be grateful if you do as I tell you.
ANSWER:
- Dr. Vandana Reddy, who is the Chief Administrator, is married and has two children.
- Dr. Sunil Thomas, who is the Senior Cardiologist, is married and has three children.
- Dr. Kamini Rao, who is a General Physician, is single.
- Dr. Amrita Vijayan, who is an ENT Consultant, is single.
- Dr. Sania Mohammed, who is a Gynaecologist, is married and has one child.
- Dr. Kashmira Irani, who is a Pathologist, is single.
- Ms. Meera Shankar, who is the Nursing Superintendent, is married and has one child.
- Mr. Narotham Sharma, who is the Office Superintendent, is married and has four children.
- Mr. Kailash Singh, who is an Office Attendant, is married.
ANSWER:
- Virat Kohli, who is a cricketer, won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. (Already given)
- Mirabai Chanu, who is a weightlifter, also won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.
- Manika Batra, who is a table tennis player, won the Arjuna Award.
- Neeraj Chopra, who is a javelin thrower, also won the Arjuna Award.
- Sukhdev Singh Pannu, who is an athletics coach, won the Dronacharya Award.
- Aishwarya Boddapati, who is a sailor, won the Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award.
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Kite-making is a dying trade. (n)
I trade my water pistol for my brother’s stamp album. (v) -
I don’t have much time to read novels these days. (n)
You time your holiday cleverly; the weather is pleasant. (v) -
He is very fond of sport. (n)
He always sports a red rose in the buttonhole of his jacket. (v) -
Don’t go out in the rain. (n)
The roads are flooded as it rained all night. (v) -
My friend took part in the 100-metre race. (n)
The students raced through the revision on the eve of the examination. (v)
B. Use commas and inverted commas where necessary.
ANSWER:
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"Dinner is served," said the cook.
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"Oh, please let me go," pleaded Dev as the bully seized him by the collar.
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"Let’s go home and see the live telecast of the India-Pakistan cricket match," said the boys as they were leaving school.
Writing Practice
A. Write a report on your favourite storybook.
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In South Africa, Indians were disliked, unwanted, and frequently insulted.
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Gandhi went to a hairdressing salon, but the barber refused to cut his hair.
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One day while Gandhi was travelling by a stagecoach, he was attacked and beaten up by the driver for not giving up his seat to a white passenger.
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White passengers refused to travel in the same compartment as a brown-skinned Indian.
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Gandhi decided to stay in South Africa and fight against racial prejudice using his legal knowledge.
Poster 1: "A tree is lovely like a poem. Admire it."
Trees are not just essential for the environment but are also a source of beauty and inspiration, much like a well-composed poem. They provide shade, fruits, and oxygen, making life on Earth possible. Just as we admire art, it’s crucial to cherish the beauty of nature. Protecting trees ensures ecological balance and keeps our environment green and serene. By planting more trees and preventing deforestation, we nurture our planet and our souls alike.
Poster 2: "Birds and animals have feelings. Don’t be unkind to them."
Animals and birds are living beings that experience emotions, hunger, and pain, just like humans. Being kind to them reflects our compassion and responsibility as caretakers of nature. Many species today are endangered due to human actions such as habitat destruction and poaching. Treating animals kindly, feeding birds, and protecting wildlife help maintain biodiversity. Respecting their existence ensures a healthier planet for future generations.
How I Won the ICCW Bravery Award
One afternoon, something very scary happened at my house. My little brother touched a tape recorder with a broken wire, and he got a big electric shock. My mother and aunt tried to help him, but they also got hurt. I was very scared, but then I remembered that plastic does not allow electricity to pass through. So, I quickly pulled the plug from the socket using the plastic part, and all of them were saved. I was so relieved that they were safe.
At that time, I didn't even know what a bravery award was. But later, my uncle wrote about the story in a local newspaper. After some months, I got a letter saying I had won the ICCW Bravery Award! I was very surprised and excited. When I went to Delhi to receive the award, I felt so proud and happy. It was a very special moment for me.
In the future, I want to become a police officer. I want to help people and fight against bad people. I hope to be brave always and make my family and country proud.
Matching Idiomatic Expressions (Column A) with Meanings (Column B):
- Let the cat out of the bag – To disclose a secret
- Blow one’s own trumpet – To praise your own abilities and achievements
- A wet blanket – A person who is not enthusiastic and stops others from enjoying themselves
- Bridge the gap – To reduce the distance
- Not my cup of tea – Not something someone likes
Fill in the blanks using the idiomatic expressions:
- I love swimming, but skating is not my cup of tea.
- How can we bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots?
- I bought a birthday gift for my mother. I wanted it to be a surprise, but my brother let the cat out of the bag.
- A modest person never blows their own trumpet. He/She lets others praise him/her.
- Everyone at the party was having a great time; only Ravi looked morose and sat with his lips sealed. He was a wet blanket.
