FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH - KSEEB - CLASS 08 - COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - A LESSON FOR NAKUL

 

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:

 1) In what ways does Akash help Nakul?

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.

 

 V. Read the extracts from the lesson and answer the questions that follow:

 1. “Huh! It’s easy to say that as you don’t have to worry.”

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

 

 B. Use these idioms in sentences of your own:

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.

 

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