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Here are some words from the story. Look in a dictionary to find out what they mean. Also find out what part of speech each word is.
a. bequeath
b. quarrel
c. gloomy
d. exactly
e. inheritance
a. Bequeath - verb, to leave something to someone by means of a will after one's death.
b. Quarrel - noun/verb, a heated argument or disagreement / to have a heated argument or disagreement.
c. Gloomy - adjective, feeling or appearing sad or depressed; not hopeful or optimistic.
d. Exactly - adverb, in a precise and accurate manner; without any error or deviation.
e. Inheritance - noun, the passing on of property, titles, debts, rights, etc., from one person to another upon their death.
Use the following in sentences of your own.
a. according to
b. interrupted
c. struck with amazement
d. commanded
e. a friendly manner
f. If God wills
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a. Master of Science …………………………………………….
b. His/Her Majesty …………………………………………….
c. Member of Parliament …………………………………………….
d. Master of Arts …………………………………………….
e. School Leaving Certificate …………………………………………….
f. Kilometres per hour …………………………………………….
g. Doctor of Medicine …………………………………………….
h. Trade Union …………………………………………….
i. United Kingdom …………………………………………….
j. United States of America …………………………………………….
k. Prime Minister …………………………………………….
l. Doctor of Philosophy …………………………………………….
m. South East …………………………………………….
n. Bachelor of Education …………………………………………….
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a. I am ……………………………………………. b. have not …………………………………………….
c. they have ……………………………………………. d. were are …………………………………………….
e. cannot ……………………………………………. f. they will …………………………………………….
g. shall not ……………………………………………. h. it is …………………………………………….
i. they are ……………………………………………. j. will not …………………………………………….
k. I would ……………………………………………. l. she will …………………………………………….
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What was the name of the youngest son?
The name of the youngest son was Lalji.
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How many camels did the father want to give to Nathu?
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a. Lalji was the youngest son.
b. Rooplal did not argue with his brothers.
c. The holy man told the brothers not to quarrel.
d. The boys obeyed their father’s wish.
e. The argument between the brothers became quite fierce.
f. The brothers began quarrelling before the father’s funeral.
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Sign up nowThe younger boys were a little disappointed, but they did not complain.
i. Who were the younger boys?
ii. What was it that made them disappointed?
iii. Do you think they would like to have complained? Give a reason for your answer.
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Sign up now‘How about selling one camel and then dividing the money?’ he said brightly.
i. Who made this statement, and to whom?
ii. Why did the speaker think it was a good idea to sell one camel?
iii. What did others think of this suggestion? How did they react?
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'What!’ shouted Rooplal. ‘Waste a good camel by feeding the whole village? You must be crazy!’
'What!’ shouted Rooplal. ‘Waste a good camel by feeding the whole village? You must be crazy!’
i. Who was Rooplal talking to when he shouted this statement?
ii. What was the suggestion that made Rooplal react so heatedly?
iii. What does this reaction show about Rooplal’s character?
i. Rooplal was talking to his youngest brother, Lalji when he shouted this statement.
ii. The suggestion that made Rooplal react so heatedly was Lalji's idea of killing one of the camels to feed the villagers as a tribute to their late father.
iii. This reaction shows that Rooplal is practical and values resources. He viewed the suggestion of killing a camel, which he deemed as valuable, as wasteful. A potentially wasteful act in memory of their father was something that enraged him - pointing to his sense of good judgment when it came to protecting their inheritance.
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‘‘Then what about killing one camel and feeding the village in memory of our father?’ asked Lalji’
i. Why did Lalji suggest killing a camel?
ii. How did Rooplal react to Lalji’s suggestion, and why?
iii. Does this suggestion reflect Lalji’s personality? Give reasons for your answer.
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1. "I want you to divide the camels in this way," 🧓🐪: This line sets the central problem of the story by stating the father's last wish.
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According to: as stated by somebody; in line with a particular method
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.Obvious: clear; easy to see or understand
It was obvious that she had put a lot of effort into her presentation.Quarrel: to argue
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