This chapter tells the story of Valentine Hauy, a kind-hearted man who one night, had an epiphany that eventually led to the creation of Braille. One cold day, Valentine encounters a blind beggar and gives him a coin. The beggar quickly......
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Where was Valentine and what was he thinking about?
Valentine Hauy was walking briskly down a cobbled street in a neighbourhood he was not very familiar with. He was thinking about the warm room and the glowing fire that would greet him when he got home.
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Unlock now 🔓When Valentine first met the beggar, why did he give the beggar money?
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Unlock now 🔓Say whether the following statements about the passage are true (T) or false (F).
a. Valentine seldom thought about blind people.
b. Blind people can distinguish any mark on paper.
c. The evening was quite warm.
d. Valentine gave the blind beggar a sou.
e. A sou is more value than a franc.
f. Valentine stepped back onto the pavement to void the horses.
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Unlock now 🔓This was like a flash of light in Valentine’s head.
a. Whose words triggered the flash of light in Valentine’s head?
b. What had the person done before this?
c. What did Valentine think about after this?
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With this idea, Valentine took home a blind boy who he found begging at a church door.
With this idea, Valentine took home a blind boy who he found begging at a church door.
a. What idea did Valentine have that prompted him to take the blind boy home?
b. Where did he find the blind boy?
c. What ensued after the blind boy was taken home?
a. Valentine had the idea that if the blind can distinguish a piece of money by touch, they might also be able to distinguish a mark, a letter or a figure, so long as it was raised.
b. He found the blind boy begging at a church door.
c. After taking the blind boy home, he became Valentine's first pupil and quickly learned how to read from raised signs. Later, Valentine was able to start a school for the blind with donated funds.
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Change the following into indirect speech.
a. ‘You fool,’ he said.
b. He said, ‘good afternoon.’
c. ‘Happy birthday!’ he cried.
d. ‘Congratulations on passing your exam,’ he said.
e. ‘Have a good trip,’ he said.
a. He called him a fool.
b. He greeted him with "good afternoon."
c. He cried out "happy birthday!"
d. He congratulated him on passing his exam.
e. He wished him a good trip.
Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions from the list below.
if | or | after | until | whether | where | unless | although |
a. Please wait ………………………… the bus arrives.
b. Would you like some tea ………………………… would you prefer coffee?
c. We won’t be late ………………………… you take us in your car.
d. We went to the zoo ………………………… we say many animals.
e. Ramu is paid little money ………………………… he works very hard.
f. They will leave after lunch ………………………… their friend comes or not.
g. You cannot be heard ………………………… you shout.
h. The children crossed the road ………………………… the traffic lights changed to green.
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a. The sun was very hot. It was still summer.
b. She can find the way. She is so clever.
c. He began to get frightened. It was getting dark.
d. Mona read a book. The baby slept.
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Unlock now 🔓Here are two lists of words. The first list consists of verbs and the second consists of nouns. Can you find out what the missing nouns are? How will you find out?
Verbs | Nouns | Verbs | Nouns |
|---|---|---|---|
a. act | action | b. inquire | inquiry |
c. accuse | accusation | d. injure | |
e. satisfy | f. inherit | Inheritance | |
g. explain | h. complain | ||
i. advise | advice |
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Unlock now 🔓Use the words above in sentences of your own. Write two sentences for each word.
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Unlock now 🔓Write a letter to the Managing Director, Maxfore University Press, New Delhi. Request them to publish school textbooks in Braille.
1. Think about how the letter is to be set out on the page.
2. Make notes about what you are going to say.
3. What salutation will you use?
4. 4. How will you introduce the subject?
5. Give reasons for your request, and add that these books should have lower prices and be available in all school bookshops. This would be a great help to blind school children.
6. How will you end your letter?
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About the Author - A Flash of Light | New Oxford Modern English | Class 5 Literature | English
Nicolas Horsburgh is a renowned author, primarily known for his contribution to the field of children's education and literature. He has been particularly instrumental in developing comprehensive and engaging textbooks for children at primary and middle school levels. His books are widely adopted by many schools, especially in India. Fluent in three languages - English, Hindi, and Tamil - Horsburgh uses his multicultural experiences to create content that has a global appeal. Some of his notable works include the "New Oxford Modern English" and "New Pathways - An Interactive Course in English". His insightful understanding of children's cognitive capabilities is reflected in his educational books, where complex concepts are broken down using simple language and attractive illustrations. Despite being primarily an academic author, Horsburgh also occasionally writes fiction. A resident of Kodaikanal in India, his books are often laced with the richness and diversity of Indian culture.
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Themes - A Flash of Light | New Oxford Modern English | Class 5 Literature | English
1. Compassion and Kindness:
Valentine Hauy exhibited kindness when he stopped to help a blind beggar. His compassion for the blind community pushed him to think......
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1. An Unexpected Meeting:
Valentine Hauy, while on his way home, comes across a blind beggar. He kindly gives the beggar a coin, but the beggar quickly realizes Valentine has.........
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1. "Valentine Hauy walked briskly down the cobbled street." - This line gives us an introduction to the central character of the chapter, Valentine Hauy.
2. "Please, Sir, spare.........
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Avoid: to keep away from
She decided to avoid the crowded market to maintain social distancing.
Cobbled: made up with cobblestones (small rounded stones used for paving streets)
The path was cobbled with smooth, round stones for a quaint look.
Distinguish: to be aware of the difference between two or more people or things
He could easily...........................
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