A Father’s Letter to His Son
Reading Exercise
ACROSS
2. next to something: ADJACENT
7. gave something to somebody: HANDED
9. a pair of glasses to protect eyes from the Sun: SUNGLASSES
DOWN
1. a place to sleep on a train or ship: BERTH
3. to leave a place: DEPART
4. a section on a train: COMPARTMENT
5. a thick piece of cloth to keep your neck warm: MUFFLER
6. disappeared suddenly: VANISHED
8. to demand something forcefully: INSIST
9. a group of objects: STUFF
B. Write who made these remarks and for what purpose.
a. Is it OK if I go on my own?
– The boy, asking for permission to go alone.
b. Please let me go by myself.
– The boy, requesting to be allowed to go alone.
c. May I take them, please?
– The boy, asking permission to take his swimming goggles and swimming suit.
d. Okay but always go swimming with your grandparents.
- The boy’s mother, giving permission but emphasizing the importance of swimming with his
grandparents.
e. Would it be alright if I took sunglasses and mufflers for them?
– The boy, asking for permission to take sunglasses and mufflers for his grandparents.
C. Answer the following questions.
a. Where did the boy want to visit?
Ans:- The boy wanted to visit his grandparents house.
b. How long would the boy live with his grandparents?
Ans:- The boy would stay with his grandparents for fifteen to twenty days.
c. Why did the parents not want to let him go alone at first?
Ans:- The parents did not want to let him go alone at first because they were concerned for his safety.
d. Do you think that the boy was loving and caring? Why?
Ans:- Yes, I think the boy was loving and caring because he wanted to take sunglasses and mufflers for his grandparents suggests .
e. What did the boy tell his father before the announcement?
Ans:- Before the announcement, the boy assured his father that he remembered everything and kindly requested him not to worry.
f. Why do you think the boy felt relaxed at last?
Ans:- The boy felt relaxed at last because he received reassurance and a sense of companionship through his father’s letter.
D. If you were the boy, what else would you ask your parents to take with you?
Ans:- If I were the boy, there are few things that I would like to request my parents to pack for me. Firstly, I would like to include my favourite pet animal, which would make me feel less lonely during the journey. Secondly, I would appreciate having my favourite story book. Lastly, I would need a map or a smart phone to help me navigate and find my way .
Grammar I (Page 19)
A. Match the statements in column A with their correct questions in column B.
a. I am late. – iv. Am I late?
b. I can help you. – vi. Can I help you?
c. She is sleeping. – v. Is she sleeping?
d. We have met before. – vii. Have we met before?
e. You work at home. – i. Do you work at home?
f. It costs Rs. 10. – ii. Does it cost Rs. 10?
g. She went home. – viii. Did she go home?
h. The left for the cinema. - iii. Did they leave for the cinema?
B. Change the following statements into yes/no questions.
a. He loves this town.
Ans:- Does he love this town?
b. They always play football?
Ans:- Do they ever play football?
c. She can fly aeroplane.
Ans:- Can she fly aeroplane?
d. There are some smart students in the school?
Ans:- Are there any smart students in the school?
e. They went to the river yesterday.
Ans:- Did they go to the river yesterday?
f. She spends her money on books.
Ans:- Does she spend her money on books?
g. He decided to leave the town.
Ans:- Did he decide to leave the town?
h. She goes to bed early.
Ans:- Does she go to bed early?
i. They should rewrite their homework.
Ans:- Should they rewrite their homework?
j. He was born in India.
Ans:- Was he born in India?
C. Write honest answers to these questions.
a. Do you study in Grade VII?
Ans:- No, I don’t.
b. Do you like watching television?
Ans:- Yes, I do.
c. Have you ever been to a zoo?
Ans:- No, I haven’t.
d. Does your father cook food?
Ans:- No, he doesn’t.
e. Did you go to a health post/hospital last month?
Ans:- No, I didn’t.
f. Can you draw a picture of a dragon?
Ans:- Yes, I can.
g. Do you have classes on Saturdays?
Ans:- No, I don't.
h. Does your brother/sister like coffee?
Ans:- No, he doesn't.
i. Does your friend wear glasses?
Ans:- No, he doesn't.
Writing I
A. Develop a story based on the outlines given below. Write a suitable title too.
A poor shoemaker and his wife ……… live in a small house …….. has tough days to earn his daily bread ……… always dream of living happily …..runs out of money …… has a piece of leather to sew shoes …..gets up in the morning and finds fine pairs of shoes ………. gets surprised and sells them in market …..buys more leather ……… cuts it our to make more pairs and leaves on his work-table ……..finds many pairs there …….. sells them and becomes rich ……… continues for some weeks ……. buys a beautiful house …….comes to know about the elves helping them ……….. leaves pairs of beautiful shoes for them…….elves never come back again
B. Write a story that ends in ‘She finally realised her mistake’.
