‘A Gift of Chappals’ NCERT Solutions given here include intext questions and the questions given in the end of the lesson ‘A Gift of Chappals’. These answers would help students in revising and doing their assignments.
Comprehension Checks (Intext Questions)
CHECK (Page 22)
- What is the secret that Meena shares with Mridu in the backyard?
Ans. Meena discloses the secret of the kitten discovered in front of their residence and sheltered in their backyard.
- How does Ravi get milk for the kitten?
Ans. Ravi said that he was feeling hungry, so, he brought milk from the kitchen and even drank most of it to demonstrate to Paati that he truly was hungry. He then brings the tumbler in the backyard and empties it in the coconut shell for the kitten to drink.
- Who does he say the kitten’s ancestors are? Do you believe him?
Ans. Although Ravi claimed that the kitten descended from the lion of the Pallava kings and the Mahabalipuram Rishi-Cat, which bears the emblem of the Pallava dynasty, I find it hard to believe his account..
- Ravi has a lot to say about MP Poonai. 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?
Ans. Ravi has a lot to say about MP Poonai. This shows that his knowledge of history is sound, he has a rich imagination and he is an intelligent child.
- What was the noise that startled Mridu and frightened Mahendran?
Ans. It was the sound coming out of Lalli’s violin that startled Mridu and frightened Mahendran.
CHECK (Page 28)
- The music master is making lovely music. Read aloud the sentence in the text that expresses the idea.
Ans. The music-master’s notes seemed to float up and settle perfectly into the visible tracks of the melody.
- Had the beggar come to Rukku Manni’s house for the first time? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans. No, the beggar has been coming to Rukku Manni’s house for last one week. The beggar himself confirms this saying that he has survived for a week because of Rukku Manni’s kindness.
- “A sharp V-shaped line had formed between her eyebrows.” What does it suggests to you about Rukku Manni’s mood?
Ans. The V-shaped line suggests that Rukku Manni was very angry and was about to lose her temper on the children.
Textbook Exercises
Working with the Text
(Pages 29 and 30)
- Complete the following sentences.
(i) Ravi compares Lalli’s playing the violin to ………………………………
(ii) Trying to hide beneath the tray of chilies, 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 teacher asked Lalli if ……….
Ans.
(i) derailing of a train going off track
(ii) tipped a few chilies over himself
(iii) stumbled behind him on her violin
(iv) have been very generous and helped him survive for a week
(v) she had seen his chappals
- Describe the music teacher, as seen from the window.
Ans. The music teacher was a bony figure. He was sitting in front of Lalli with his back towards the window. He was a bald headed man with fringe of oiled hair falling around his ears. He had an old fashioned tuft.
He had a shinning gold chain in his neck and a diamond ring in his hand. He was wearing a golden-bordered dhoti, His large foot was stuck on the floor and he was beating the floor with his scrawny toe.
- (i) What makes Mridu conclude that the beggar has no money to buy chappals?
Ans. The beggar showed his feet to the children. There were pink blisters on his bare feet which made Mridu conclude that he didn’t have the money to buy chappals.
(ii) What does she suggest to show her concern?
Ans. Mridu was concerned about the beggar. She suggested giving an old pair of chappals to the beggar.
- “Have you children….” She began and then, seeing they were curiously quiet, went on more slowly, “seen anyone lurking around the verandah?”
(i) What do you think Rukku Manni really wanted to ask?
(ii) Why did she change her question?
(ii) What did she think had happened?
Ans.
(i) Rukku Manni wanted to ask the children what they have done with the chappals.
(ii) She changed the question finding the children serious and quiet, She became sure that the children had something to do with the chappals.
(iii) She thought that the children would have hidden the chappals somewhere.
- On getting Gopu Mama’s chappals, the music teacher tried not to look too happy. Why?
Ans. Music teacher’s chappals were old, but he lied to Lalli saying that they were brand new. Gopu Mama had hardly used his new chappals.
The music teacher was happy getting them, but was trying to hide those feelings. He tried to show that he was upset with the children and with his loss.
- On getting a gift of chappals, the beggar vanished in a minute. Why was he in such a hurry to leave?
Ans. The beggar was in a hurry to leave after getting the chappals because he knew that the children have got them for him without seeking the permission of the elders. He feared they might be taken back from him, so he left in a hurry.
- Walking towards the kitchen with Mridu and Meena, Rukku Manni began to laugh. What made her laugh?
Ans. Rukku Manni was laughing imagining Gopu Mama without his chappals. He had the habit of taking out his shoes immediately after coming home and putting on those chappals.
She laughed wondering what excuse would she give to him and what would be his reaction.
Working with Language
(Pages 30 and 31)
1. 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 first division.
(iv) Be polite to people. They’ll also be polite to you.
(v) Don’t tease the dog. It’ll bite you.
Ans.
(i) If you tire yourself now, you won’t be able to work in the evening.
(ii) If you study regularly, you’ll do well in the examination.
(iii) If you work hard, you’ll pass the examination in first division.
(iv) If you are polite to people, they’ll be polite to you.
(v) If you tease the dog, it’ll bite you.
2. Fill in the blanks in the following paragraph.
Today is 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.
Ans. Today is Sunday. I’m wondering whether I should stay at home or go out. If I go out, I will miss the lovely Sunday lunch at home. If I stay for lunch, I will miss the Sunday film showing at Archana Theatre. I think I’ll go out and see the film, only to avoid getting too fat.
3. 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 his umbrella …………………………………………………………………………………………
(v) My neighbour, Ramesh, will take you to the doctor ………………………………………………
(vi) Don’t eat it ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Ans.
(i) if you don’t want to
(ii) if you want him to
(iii) if you want to
(iv) if you want him to
(v) will take you to the doctor if you want him to
(vi) if you don’t want to
Speaking and Writing
(Pages 31 and 32)
1. 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?
Ans.
(a) If there is something that belongs to us we can give it to anyone without seeking the advice of the elders.
(b) Yes, we should ask the permission of our elders before doing anything. Everything we have has been given to us by our parents.
(c) It depends on the purpose and the value of the item that we are giving away to someone. We should decide it based on the situation we are in.
- 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.
Ans.
(a) I have a cousin sister of 10 years of age. She talks a lot.
(b) I don’t have anyone in my family who talks a lot.
(c) My Mamiji talks a lot. But I like the way she talks and I am very fond of her.
Ans.
(a) I also like my cousin sister the most. She gets close to everyone very easily and it is fun to be with her.
(b) I don’t like people who talk a lot.
(c) My Mamiji talks a lot.
- Has Rukku Manni done exactly the same as the children? In your opinion, then, is it right for one party to blame the other?
Ans.
(a) Rukku Manni was wrong, she must have been more strict with the children. She should not have scolded Ravi when she herself was laughing at the incident after a while.
(b) Rukku Manni had been put in an embarrassing situation by the children. The music teacher’s chappals have gone missing from their home. She had to compensate for their act by giving the Gopu Mama’s chappals to the teacher. It was right on her part to be upset.
(c) Children and Rukku Manni were both doing the same so it was not right for either of them to blame each other.
2. 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 there 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 ……………………………………………..
Ans.
(i) watching TV
(ii) playing video games in general
(iii) playing outdoor games. I play indoor games like ludo and carom.
(iv) because I love music
(v) switch on the light, you can switch on the light whenever you want
(vi) my pillow with anyone
(vii) love going to parties
(viii) a creative person. yes, I am creative