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What is the secret that Meena shares with Mridu in the backyard?
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How does Ravi get milk for the kitten?
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Who does he say the kitten's ancestors are? Do you believe him?
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Ravi has a lot to say about M.P. Foonai. This shows that
(i) He is merely trying to impress Mridu.
(ii) His knowledge of history is sound,
(iii) He has a rich imagination.
(iv) He is an intelligent child.
Which of these statements do you agree/disagree to?
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What was the noise that startled Mridu and frightened Mahendran?
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The music-master is making lovely music. Read aloud the sentence in the text that expresses this idea.
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Had the beggar come to Rukku Manni's house for the first-time? Give reasons for your answer.
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"A sharp V-shaped line had formed between her eyebrows". What does it suggest to you about Rukku Manni's mood?
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Complete the following sentences—
(i) Ravi compares Lalli's playing the violin to ........................................
(ii) Trying to hide beneath the tray of chillies, Mahendran ...................
(iii) The teacher played a few notes on his violin, and Lalli...................
(iv) The beggar said that the kind ladies of the household.....................
(v) After the lesson was over, the music-master asked Lalli if.............
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Described the music-teacher, as seen from the window.
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(i) What makes Mridu conclude that the beggar has no money to buy chappals?
(ii) What does she suggest to show her concern?
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'Have you children...' she began, and then, seeing they were curiously quiet, went on more slowly, 'seen anyone lurking around the verandah?'
(ii) What do you think Rukku Manni really wanted to ask?
(iii) Why did she change her question?
(iv) What did she think had happened?
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On gettingGopal Mama's chappals, the music teacher tried not to look too happy. Why?
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On getting a gift of chappals, the beggar vanished in a minute. Why was he in such a hurry to leave!
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Walking towards the kitchen with Mridu and Meena Rukku Manni began to laugh. What made her laugh?
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Working with Language
Read the following sentences.
(a) If she knows we have a cat, Paati will leave the house.
(b) She won't be so upset if she knows about the poor beggar with sores on his feet.
(c) If the chappals do fit, will you really not mind?
Notice that each sentence consists of two parts. The first part begins with 'if. It is known as if-clause.
Rewrite each of the following pairs of sentences as a single sentence. Use 'if' at the beginning of the sentence.
(a) Walk fast. You'll catch the bus.
If you walk fast, you'll catch the bus.
(b) Don't spit on the road. You'll be fined.
If you spit on the road, you'll be fined.
(i) Don't tire yourself now. You won't be able to work in the evening.
(ii) Study regularly. You'll do well in the examination.
(iii) Work hard. You'll pass the examination in the first division.
(iv) Be polite to people. They'll also be polite to you.
(v) Don't tease the dog. It'll bite you.
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Fill in the blanks in the following paragraph.
Today in Sunday. I'm wondering whether I should stay at home or go out.
If I....................................... (go) out. I....................... (miss) the lovely Sunday lunch at home. If I................................ (stay) for lunch, I.............................. (miss) the Sunday film showing at Archana Theatre. I think I'll go out and see the film, only to avoid getting too fat.
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Complete each sentence below by appropriately using any one of the following—
If you want to/if you don't want to/if you want him to
(i) Don't go to the theatre ...................... ................ ................ ................ ......
(ii) He'll post your letter ............. .............. ................ ................ ................ ......
(iii) Please use my pen ............. .............. ................ ................ ................ ...... ....
(iv) He'll lend you his umbrella.......................................................... ....... .......
(v) My neighbor, Ramesh, will take you to the doctor......................... .......
(vi) Don't eat it................................................................................................
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Discuss in small groups
• If you want to give away something of your own to the needy, would it be better to ask your elders first?
• Is there someone of your age in the family who is very talkative? Do you find her/him interesting and impressive or otherwise? Share your ideas with others in the group.
• Has Rukku Manni done exactly the Same as the children? M your opinion, then, is it right for one party to blame the other?
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Read the following
•A group of children in your class are going to live in a hostel.
•They have been asked to choose a person in the group to share a room with.
•They are asking each other questions to decide who they would like to share a room with.
Ask one another questions about likes/dislikes/preferences/hobbies/personal characteristics. Use the following questions and sentence openings.
(i) What do you enjoy doing after school?
I enjoy .............
(ii) What do you like in general?
I like …………
(iii)Do you play any game?
I don't like ..........
(iv) Would you mind if. I listened to music after dinner?
I wouldn't .............
(v) Will it be all right if I .......... ?
It's fine with me ............
(vi) Is these anything you dislike, particularly?
Well, I can't share .............
(vii) Do you like to attend parties?
Oh, I ..........
(viii) Would you say you are .........?
I think........
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