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t eos, , be, , , , , seizing grab hold of, snatching, ‘Aloft uphill, pisengaged detached, disconnected, , , , , , Answer the following questions briefly:, , "[¢ | stop walking I will freeze", said Pierre. I prefer, , to die sitting down", said Jean. This shows, , a] that It was extremely cold in Paris on that day., , b] thatJean is quick- witted and reacts intelligently., , c] their ability to laugh at and talk lightly about, their miserable condition., , ‘Ans: a] that it was extremely cold in Paris on that day., , Why was Pierre pinched? How did he defend, himself before Judge Gaston?, , ‘Ans: Pierre was pinched last month for begging. When, Judge Gaston asked him the reason he replied that, , he had to live., , 2, , 3) "L really don'tsee the necessity", said Judge Gaston., This is a reflection on, a] The judge's insensitivity., b] How people felt about vagabonds in those days., c] The judge's sense of humour., , Ans: c] The judge's sense of humour., , , , 4] | Whataccording to Pierre is a sure sign of starvation?, , Ans; Squinting slightly and saying seven days instead, of three was a sure sign of starvation., , 5] Who opens the door of the cake shop when Pierre, knocks on it?, , Ans: M. Gaultier, the owner of the cake shop, opens the, door when Pierre knocks., , 6] Pick out the common responses of Gaultier and, Marion to the vagabond's begging?, , Ans: Both Gaultier and Marion tell the vagabond that, his wife is not there and the same way, Marion, tells that her husband is not there. They both tell, that they have nothing to give, so to go to the next, street., , 7] Choose from the box below the phrases/ adjectives, , that can be used to describe Gaultier, Marion and, Pierre., Content with his lot, conceited, hypocti oli, Stoutish, clever, has a presence of mind, sensitive,, comely, generous, kind, quick-witted, gullible,, Tesourceful, pompous, excellent pastry cook., , Ans: Gaultier - content with his lot, conceited,, hypocritical, pompous, excellent pastry cook., , tical, foolish,, , , , a) tena, to follow someone, , thing, usually to try to cal, \ him, her, or it, Prodding poking or nudging, , Marion - foolish, stoutish, comely, sensitive,, generous, kind and gullible., , Pierre - clever, has a presence of mind, quick-witted,, resourceful., , 8] "I-can't be very well be seen carrying an eel pie, through the streets of Paris. Can I?" says Gaultier., This shows that he is, a] lazy b] wise c] too conscious of his position., , Ans: c]too conscious of his position., , 9] What details of the conversation between the baker, and his wife help Jean in his planning?, , Gaultier was to dine with the Mayor. Since the, food there was not tasty, he wanted to take the eel, pie that he had made last Monday, but could not, carry it through the streets of Paris because of his, position. He asked his wife to bring the food for, him, she refused. He said that he would send a, messenger to whom she had to hand over the Pie., Inorder for her to know that the person was sent by, her husband, he would kiss her hand and ask for the, Pie. Jean had listened to this piece of conversation, between M.Gaultier and his wife; it helped Jean in, his planning., , Ans:, , Why does Jean ask Pierre to get the pie instead of, taking it himself?, , Jean asks Pierre to get the pie instead of himself,, because Gaultier had already seen him and sent him, away when he had knocked at the door asking for, alms., , 10}, , Ans:, , How does the playwright bring out Pierre's, nervousness when he presents himself as the, messenger to carry the eel pie?, , Pierre in his nervousness interchanges words, saying M.Pie instead of M. Gaultier had sent him, to fetch the eel pie before he corrects himself., , 11), , Ans:, , How was Marion going to identify Gaulitier, messenger?, , Marion could identify Gaulitier messenger when, he kissed her hand and asked for the pie., , 12], , Ans:, , Jean does not give the details of the conversation, between the baker and his wife to Pierre as, , a] it is not necessary., , b] Jean wants to play the boss., , c] Jean wants to take advantage of the situation., , Ans: a] it is not necessary., , 13]

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4 i i tions, 14)” Pick out any one comparison that Pierre men\, i. while describing to Marion how he would carry, the eel pie? ch, Ans: Pierre gives a few comparisons, one of them a ie, would take utmost care of the eel pie as a mother, would take care of her children., , 15] _ Why does Pierre think he was dreaming?, , i i 1 pie was in his, Ans: Pierre could not believe that the eel p ], hand, after Marion had handed it over to him., He thought he was dreaming and did not want to, wake up., , 16] Why do the vagabonds go back to the bakery after, eating the pie?, , Ans: The vagabonds were happy after eating the, delicious eel pie that they became greedy for the, tart that they saw on the bakery. Hence they go to, the bakery after eating the pie., , 17] What makes Pierre say that the cel "give themselves, up to Gaultier? What does it tell you about the, baker?, , Ans: The eel pie was very tasty and delicious which, Gaultier had baked, this tells us that he was an, excellent baker,, , 18] Whatis the only fault that Pierre finds with the cel, pie?, , Ans: Pierre feels that the only fault with the eel pie, Was that it was only a single pie., , It should have, been two., , 19] Who opens the door when Jean goes to get the tart?, Ans: Marion opens the door when, , Jean goes to get the, tart, , 20] Does Jean get the tart? What happens to him? Why?, Ans: No, Jean does not get the tart. Gaultier, thrashed, him because Marion informed him that a boy had, , come for the tart. Jean uses the same trick ag;, Marion without realising Gaultier w., , 21] Why did Jean lie to Pierre, the tart?, , ainon, ‘as at home., , and send him to fetch, , Ans: Jean was thrashed black and blue by Gaultier., He escapes from him saying that he will send the, Person who took the pie. He sends Pierre to fetch, the tart, lying to him that she would only give it to, the same messenger who took the pie. He does this, as he wants Pierre also to Set punished., , 22] What did Jean tell Pierre to convince him that Pierre, should go to eat the tart? April 2018, Ans: Jean told Pierre that Marion would not give the tart, , to anyone but to the same Messenger who came for, the pie or none at all., , 23] Give one example to show that Marion has a good, sense of humour?, , , , , , =, , ion tells her husband to send a good loo, =" ce to kiss her hand. This shows that, has a good sense of humour. is, , , , , , , , , , , Read the following extracts carefully. Discuss, pairs and then write the answers to the questions, given below them:, , 1] __ Pierre: He does not catch them. They give themselves, up. No eel could resist the blandishments of such, an artist as M. Gaultier., , a] What does 'them' refer to?, , Ans: 'Them' refers to the eels that Gaultier catches to, make the pies., , b] What does the above statement tell about, Gaultier?, , Ans: This statement tells us that Gaulitier Was an, excellent baker., c] What prompts Pierre to give sucha compliment, about Gaultier?, , Ans: Pierre gives such a compliment to Gaultier after, cating the delicious pie made by him,, , 2) Gaultier: I can't very well be carrying an cel pie, through the streets of Paris, can 1? ..., Do you think, you could bring it along after me?, , a] Where is Gaultier supposed to carry the pie?, , Ans:, , Gaultier is supposed to carry it to the Mayor's, house., , b] What does the pass, , age tell you about his, character?, , Ans: We understand that saultier was a pompous man, , Who is conscious and Proud of his position. He feels, , it below his dignity to arry the eel pie through the, streets of Paris, , c]Who is he addressing?, , Ans: He is addressing his wife Marion., , Discuss in Pairs/ groups of 4 each the answers to, the following questions, Individually, note down, , the Points for each question and then develop the, Points inti one Paragraph., , , , , , 1] Jean and Pierre have, , : a lot of similarities, But the, dramatist ensures that in Spite of their similarities,, , ugh to be individuals., questions ina Paragraph each), , they are different enou, (Answer these sub

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a, , An!, , , , 4], , Ans:, , , , q, , q, 4, 3], 4], 5], 4], 7, 8], 9, 10):, , , , , , , , They do not want to find a job or work,, , an easy life by begging. Both are clever, , resourceful and are able to get themselves out, , ofany tricky situations. They are quick-witted and, havea good presence of mind., , p] How are they different?, , Though both of them have many similarities they, poth have different characters. Jean plans very well, and Pierre follows him obediently. Jean listens to, a conversation between M. Gaultier and his wife, and plans to steal the pie. Without telling the, background of the plan he tells Pierre to follow his, instructions. Pierre follows it without questioning, and is excited to get the pie., , Second time Jean gets caught by Gaultier and is, thrashed. He sends Pierre to Gaultier not telling, him the reason. But Pierre's presence of mind saves, him from punishment and shares the tart with Jean, though he tries to get him punished. Pierre holds, no grudges against Jean., , The lines in italics given after the list of players are, called "stage directions" all through the play. What, would happen to the play if these were missing?, , The lines in italics are given in the play to help, actors to remember what to do in the play if they, forget to enact any part. It is likea reminder for the, actors what to do and how they have to enact it., These act as clues and prompts for the actors., , ere not written down, the actor will forget, d and the manner it has to, be done. These are directions to the actors about, their time on the stage and when to exit. Hence, 'stage directions’ are backbones to a good pay., , If these w, to enact what is require, , Vocabulary Excercises, , Given below are sets of synonyms (words giving, almost the same meaning). One word does not, belong to the set. Identify the odd word in the set:, , absorb, reject, imbibe, assimilate., , act, deed, performance,, , add, attach, affix., , trick., , separate,, , order, request, command, instruction., , climb, mount, fall, ascend., , come, depart, arrive, reach., , bravery, grit, cowardice, courage:, adapt, adjust, differ, fit., , get, lose, obtain, acquire., award, grace, confiscate, give., , [1. reject, 2- trick, 3- separa, depart, 7- !, , 7. cowardice,, confiscate], , 4. request, 5. fall,, ffer, 9. lose, 10., , , , C] Dialogue writing:, , , , Read the following reported speech and write a, , dialogue based on it., , Gaultier goes to Mayor's house. Both greet each, other. The Mayor enquires how his business was., Gaultier replied that it was fine and there was a, great demand for his eel pies. The Mayor expressed, appreciation saying that it was wonderful. Further, he said that he would like to have an eel pie himself., Gaultier remarked that had sent the eel pie and, the cranberry tart with a messenger. The Mayor, told him not to play any trick and that he had not, received anything. He observed that somebody, , must have tricked him., , You can begin with this:, Mayor: (Seated and busy with a file. There is a, knock on the door). Yes!, , Gaultier: May I come in, Sir?, Mayor: (Looking up) Mr. Gaultier., , Gaultier: Good morning., , Please come in., , Mayor: Good morning. How's everything? How's, your business, Mr. Gaultier?, , Gaultier: We are doing fine, Sir. There is a great, demand for my eel pies., , Mayor: Oh! That's wonderful. I myself would like, to taste it., , Gaultier: But, Sir. I sent it a few hours ago! I sent, an eel pie and a cranberry tart with a messenger., Mayor: Oh! What did you say?, , Gaultier: Yes, Sir! I did actually send them witha, messenger!, , Mayor: Gautier! Do not play any trick with me., Gaultier: No, Sir! I'm certain I sent them to you., I'm not playing any trick on you., , Mayor: Then someone has played a trick on you., , Gaultier: Oh! No! Good heavens! My pie! My Tart, is gone, vanished., , , , , , , , , , 5], , Speaking Acti, , ane words ‘hear’ and ‘here’ are pronounced, : ie same way but have different spellings and, , ifferent meanings. Such words are called, homophones., , Write the homophones of th A Bras, Be e followin;, in pairs read them out to each other. ua?, , 1] Pale........

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seve 13] Bail, ee .. 16, Sweet ., Ans: 1] Pail, 2] Dye 3] Prey 4] Sail 5] Blew 6] Meat, 7] Aisle 8] Flew 9] Hale 10] Tier 11] Bier 12] Pane, 13] Bale 14] Gait 15] Fete 16] Suite., , .. 14] Gate, , , , , , , , _ Grammar Revisited, , , , , , , , Passive Voice:, a] Fillin the blanks with the suitable forms of verbs, given in the brackets:, Experiment in the laboratory, , The burette is ........... (fill) with Potassium, Permanganate solution. The initial reading, aca’ (note). The pipette .......(wash) and then, rinsed with ferrous sulphate solution. 20 ml of, ammonium sulphate solution ....... (pipette out), into a clear conical flask. An equal volume of, 2 normal dilute sulphuric acid ...... (add). The, solution (titrate) against the Potassium, Permanganate solution taken in the burette. The, end point is the appearance of a pale permanent, pink colour. The final burette reading ..........., (note). The titrations .......... (repeat) for concordant, titre values. From the titre value normality of, ferrous ammonium sulphate and volume of ferrous, ammonium sulphate ......... (know)., , Ans: [filled, is noted, is washed, is pipetted out, is added,, is titrated, is noted, are repeated, are known], , b] Recipes:, The stove is switched on. Water in a vessel........, (keep) on the stove for boiling. Meanwhile, coffee, , , , powder +++ (put) into coffee filter to get the, decoction. The boiled water ...... (pour) into the, coffee filter, the milk ........ (boil) and when the, decoction is ready both ......... (mix) together. To, this sugar .......... (add) and we have hot coffee, ready., , Ans: [is kept, is put, is poured, is boiled, are mixed, is, added]., , 2] Given below is a set of instructions for the notice, board of the school library. Write the instruction, using the passive voice:, a] Do not enter without ID., Ans: Students are hereby informed that they will not be, allowed without LD's., , b] Onk, , 'Y one book at a time for a period of two, weeks., , Ans: Students will be allowed to borrow only one book, at a time for a period of two weeks., , ¢]Do not borrow works of reference., Ans: Students cannot borrow works of reference., , , , Ans:, , Ans:, , Ans:, , Ans:, , 3], , Ans:, , q], , 2], , 3], , 4], , , , Bea, d] Do not underline, mark, write comments {, the book. ;, Students are not allowed to underline, mark, write, comments in the book., , e] Speak softly., , Students are instructed to speak softly., f]Students who fail to return the books on time, shall have to pay fine., , Fine has to be paid by students who fail to return, books on time., , g] Students are responsible for lost or damaged, books., , It is hereby informed that students are responsible, for lost or damaged books., , From the data given below, compare the rules in, the two schools - your previous and present using, of verbs - require, advise, permit, allow, encourage,, give, in their passive voice:, , The previous school:, , Speaking English not compulsory., Playing only tennis ball cricket., More freedom., , Memorising facts., , Not to be independent., , Time for snacks., , Treated like kids., , Not much homework., , The Present School, , Speaking English on campus compulsory., A wide variety of games., , No mixing between boys and girls., To think for themselves., , To be independent., , No time for snacks., , Treated like grown-ups,, , A lot of homework., , In the previous school s, not compulsory but in th, , required to speak in E;, campus., , Peaking in English was, € present school we are, nglish compulsorily on, , In the previous school we were allowed to play only, , tennis but in the present school we are allowed to, play a wide variety of games., , In the previous school i }, students were re, freedom but in the poand it, , resent irls, are not allowed to ahs. ay hoymand Birls, , , , , , , : vais n, 1 we were reque:, , the Present ‘schoo!, , In the previous school, memorise facts but in

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5] Inthe previous school were were not allowed to, be independent but in the present school we are, advised to be independent., , 6] In the previous school we were given time for, snacks but in the present school we are not given, time for snacks., , 7] Inthe previous school we were treated like kids but, in the present school we are treated like grown-ups., , 8] _ In the previous school we were not given much, homework but in the present school we are given, a lot of homework., , Fun with language: (humour in subtlety), , Read the following pairs of sentences carefully, and answer the questions below them., , x], , 1] aj The judge was completely disinterested., b] The judge was completely uninterested., Which of the two is a good judge?, , Ans: b, 2] aj My husband likes beer more than I., , b] My husband likes beer more than me., Which of the two might be grounds for divorce?, , Ans: b, 3] al In the theatre there are 5 people beside me., , b] In the theatre there are 5 people besides me., Which of the two suggests that there were only 6, , people in the theatre., , Ans: b, , 4] a] The dog smells bad., b] The dog smells badly., Which of the two dogs is definitely not a blood, hound?, , Ans: a, , 5] a] No Indian batsman is so great as Sachin., b] No other Indian batsman is so great as Sachin., Which of the two suggests that Sachin is not an, Indian?, , Ans: a, , 6] al Esther is fairly tall for her age., , b] Esther is rather tall for her age., Which of the two is not a compliment to Esther?, , Ans: b, 7]: a] I saw a black horse and cow., , b] I saw a black horse and a cow., Which of the two says the cow was black?, , Ans: a, , 8])" °a)'I am going to hospital., , pb], Lam going to the hospital., , f the two suggests that I am not sick?, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Bo 8), 9] a] I lay on the psychiatrist's couch for almost half, an hour. eR, b] I lied on the psychiatrist's couch for almost, an hour., Which of the two required imagination?, Ans: b A, 1, 10] a] You'll find the mountain trail easy., b] You'll find the mountain trail easily., Which one assures you of an easy climb?, Ans:a, 11] a] No other leader of India was as great as Gandhi., b] No other leader of India was greater than, Gandhi., Which of the two says that Gandhi was the greatest, leader of India?, Ans: b, 12] a] He will be better. _b] He is going to be better., Which of the two implies that there are signs of, recovery?, Ans: b, 13] None but a fool would say this. This sentence, means,, a] No fool would say this., b] Only a fool would say this., Ans: b i, 14] _Isnot virtue its own reward? This sentence means,, a] Virtue is its own reward., b] Virtue is its own reward., Ans: a, 15] Oh! that I were a bird !. This sentence means,, a] [hope I were a bird. |, b] I wish I were a bird., Ans: b, 1] former x latter, 2] restless x_ restful, 3] interest x disinterest, 4] content x discontent, 5] directly x indirectly, 6] digestion x indigestion, 7| ~~ faulty x faultless, 8] grateful x ungrateful, 9] engaged x disengaged, Figures of Speech ¢, 1] | When I was pinched last month for be;, Euphemism f, 2] Squint slightly, It's a sure sign’o, Alliteration ee Si, is aman of abot, , Mid teehee SM Ay