Unit – 5
A LESSON FOR NAKUL
Neela Subramanian
Comprehension:
III. Answer the following in two or three
sentences each:
1) Why couldn’t Nakul complete his Maths
problems in the test?
Ans: Nakul chose to answer the intense issues first and the simple ones over the most recent ten minutes. In any case, they took additional time than he had anticipated. In this way, he was unable to tackle all the issues.
2) How did Akash console him?
Ans: Akash advised
him not to stress as it was not the last test of the year. He prompted him to
compose quicker or set his watch ten minutes ahead so he could address all the
inquiries.
3) What do you mean by the phrase ‘Don’t be a
wet blanket all the time’?
Ans: It is an
idiom. That is to say, one ought not to ruin others' joy with their dull,
melancholy and negative demeanor.
4) What was the opinion of the teachers about
Akash?
Ans: In the
assessment of the instructors, Akash was a gallant and bright kid. He
confronted the troubles with a lively disposition. He generally attempted to
help other people. He was a guide to different young men.
5) Why was Akash keen on joining the boarding
school?
Ans: Akash wished
to spread delight and cheer in his own particular manner. So, he wanted to join
the boarding school.
6) How did Nakul realize that his way of
thinking was irritating to others?
Ans: Nakul caught
the discussion of his teachers who appreciated Akash's acceptable
characteristics. He reviewed the occasions Akash had helped him. He
acknowledged the way that Akash's positive, chipper mentality helped him to be
glad. His own negative reasoning aggravated others.
7) What do you think were the reasons behind
Nakul’s anxiety?
Ans: Nakul consistently took a gander at the gloomy side of things. He didn't have an idealistic and inspirational mentality. Thus, he was consistently in a condition of frenzy.
8) How did Akash spread happiness among his
friends?
Ans: Akash was consistently chipper and gutsy in
confronting difficulties. He attempted to support his companions and energize
them at whatever point he could. He was cheerful and attempted to fulfill
others.
9) What was Akash’s attitude towards life?
Ans: Akash had a sprightly, uplifting viewpoint towards life. He needed to spread cheer in his own specific manner.
IV. Answer the following in five or six
sentences each:
Ans: Nakul is
despondent in light of the fact that he was unable to answer all the issues in
the Mathematics test. Akash advises him not to accept it to heart as it was not the
last, most important test. He requests that he compose quicker next time or set
his watch ten minutes ahead so he could respond to all the inquiries.
Afterward, when Nakul alarms thinking he had not composed his name or the move
number on his answer paper, Akash goes with him to the educator and gets that
uncertainty cleared. He encourages Nakul to take a gander at things decidedly.
2) Was Nakul’s change of attitude towards
life worthy of appreciation? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: Indeed, it is deserving of appreciation. He
caught the discussion of his instructors and their deference for Akash. He
reviewed the circumstances when Akash helped him. He understood his mix-ups and
conceded that a positive and lively mentality would assist us with having a
glad existence. He was sorry to Akash for his rash conduct. He chose to build
up an inspirational viewpoint towards life.
i) Who said these words?
Ans: These words
were said by Nakul
ii) Why did he say so?
Ans: Akash
recommended that he write quicker next time or deal with his time
appropriately.
2. “I’ve made a terrible mistake.”
i) Who is the speaker?
Ans: Nakul is the
speaker.
ii) What was the mistake made by him?
Ans: Nakul imagined
that he had not written his name or his register number on his answer sheet.
3. “Why do you always look at the dark side
of things?”
i) Who is the speaker?
Ans: Akash is the speaker.
ii) What do you mean by “dark side of
things?”
Ans: It implies
taking a gander at circumstances in a negative way.
iii) Why did the speaker say so?
Ans: Akash heard
Nakul protesting about the downpour. He advised Nakul not to be a spoilsport.
4. “I admire you! Despite your handicap you
are always cheerful.”
i) Who said these words and who is he
referring to?
Ans: Nakul ‘said
these words and he was referring to Akash.
ii) Why does the speaker admire him?
Ans: Akash was a
distinctively abled kid. Disregarding his inability, he was consistently happy
and had an inspirational viewpoint towards life.
VIII. Vocabulary:
An idiom is a phrase or an expression which
has a special meaning of its own and whose meaning cannot be guessed by looking
at the meaning of the individual words it contains. Idioms play an important
part in any language. Usage of idioms lends force, charm and colour to the
language. For example, the phrase ‘be in the same boat’ has a literal meaning
that can be understood easily, but it also has an idiomatic meaning which means
‘to be in the same difficult or unfortunate situation’.
A. Match the idioms given in Column ‘A’ with
their meanings in Column ‘B’.
a. in the good
books of :- in favour with
b. to lose one’s
head :- to lose the power of
thinking
c. at a stone’s
throw :- at a short distance
d. to add fuel to
the fire :- to worsen the matter
e. to sell like hot
cakes :- to have a very good sale
f. to bell the cat :- to take a lead in a risky step
g. to take by
surprise :- to catch suddenly
h. at arm’s length :- at a distance
i. through and
through :- completely
j- learn by heart :- to memorize
a. on behalf of (in favour of) :- Teacher was speaking on behalf of Head Master.
b. at the mercy of (with kindness) :- There were at the mercy of king.
c. at home (comfortable) :- You are at home don’t worry at all.
d. to keep in the dark (not to be in the
knowledge of) :- That
thief has to keep in the dark room to teach him a lesson.
e. part and parcel (integral part) :- It is a part and parcel of his duty and he
has to do it.
f. ups and downs (difficulties) :- She has faced ups and downs in her life.
g. to spread like wild fire (spread very
fast) :- The rumors had
spread like wild fire in the college.
h. by hook or by crook (at any cost) :- You had to do work by hook or by crook.
