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💊 Chapter 4: Vitamin-M • Critical Reflection

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Q1

I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Grandpa hated the noise and bustle of city life and when they were on their own, he often spoke longingly of his small brick house in town. "Such a wonderful place...! With that big mango tree in the garden! It is so quiet that at dusk you can even hear a leaf fall!" But then Grandpa had slipped and fallen in the garden late one evening while he was pottering around and lain outside all night because there was no one at home to help him up.

  • (i) Choose the emotion displayed by the Grandfather.
    A. regretful
    B. apologetic
    C. nostalgic
    D. wistful
  • (ii) Complete the following sentence with a reason.
    Grandpa hated the busy and noisy city life because ________________.
  • (iii) Why did Grandpa come to the city despite his dislike for city life?
  • (iv) Choose an expression similar in meaning to, 'you can even hear a leaf fall'.
    A. end of one's life
    B. arrival of autumn
    C. sign of good luck
    D. pin drop silence
  • (v) State one advantage and one disadvantage of the Grandfather living in the house in town.
  • (i) Answer: D. wistful (or C. nostalgic)
  • (ii) Answer: he was used to the absolute peace, independence, and greenery of his quiet hometown house.
  • (iii) Answer: After he slipped and lay outside in his garden all night alone, his daughter locked up his house and insisted on bringing him to the city for safety.
  • (iv) Answer: D. pin drop silence
  • (v) Answer:
    • Advantage: Peaceful, green surroundings and freedom to manage his own life.
    • Disadvantage: Lack of immediate care and medical assistance in case of accidents.
Q2

2. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

"I had a quiet morning, but I don't know about Ravi. He just disappeared instead of staying at home to look after me like you told him to," answered Grandpa coolly, while Ravi just looked confused and embarrassed.
Grandpa had another surprise for Ravi. A gift-wrapped parcel!
"But, Papa, Ravi's birthday was three months ago. Have you forgotten?" exclaimed Ravi's mother, impatiently.

  • (i) Choose the option that displays the tone of the Grandfather's response.
    A. apologetic
    B. hurtful
    C. calm
    D. puzzled
  • (ii) Why was Ravi confused and embarrassed?
  • (iii) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason.
    Ravi's mother was impatient because ________________.
  • (iv) State whether the following sentence is true or false.
    Grandfather forgot that Ravi's birthday was three months ago.
  • (v) Why did Grandpa say he didn't know what kind of morning Ravi might have had?
  • (i) Answer: C. calm
  • (ii) Answer: He was embarrassed because he couldn't defend himself without admitting he had been following Grandpa all along.
  • (iii) Answer: she assumed Grandpa had once again suffered a memory lapse and confused Ravi's birthday with today.
  • (iv) Answer: False
  • (v) Answer: He was slyly teasing Ravi, knowing fully well that Ravi had spent a chaotic, exhausting morning tailing him!