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Back Questions - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

Match the words with their correct meanings.

  1. Brawny: muscular, strong

  2. unsparing: not sparing, merciless

  3. Critical: inclined to find fault or to judge with severity

  4. Agog: highly excited by eagerness, curiosity and anticipation

  5. Facetiously: not meant to be taken seriously

  6. Anna: a unit of currency in former British India

  7. deluge: a great flood or rain

  8. Intrigues: conspiracy

  1. Brawny: muscular, strong

  2. Unsparing: not sparing, merciless

  3. Critical: inclined to find fault or to judge with severity

  4. Agog: highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, and anticipation

  5. Facetiously: not meant to be taken seriously

  6. Anna: a unit of currency in former British India

  7. Deluge: a great flood or rain

  8. Intrigues: complex plots or schemes, usually involving deception or conspiracy

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Why did Ishwaran’s parents lose interest in his result? What would they say?

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Ishwaran’s reaction was different from others. Why?

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What did he do to forget about his result for some time?

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Back Exercises - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

Look at the words given below. Combine the words given in Box A with the ones in Box B. Box A describes the words in Box B.
Box A
Red, brave, kind, small, sharp, cruel, good, cold, dirty, beautiful
Box B
House, knife, boy, day, man, plate, dress, king, school, princess

Red house, brave knife, kind boy, small day, sharp man, cruel plate, good dress, cold king, dirty school, beautiful princess.

Add a correct suffix to the nouns given below to form adjectives. Think of other nouns and write them in the second column below and form adjectives in the same way.
Noun             Suffix                     Adjective             Noun                     Suffix                     Adjective
Cloud
Joy
Fruit
Poison
Danger
Dirt
Silk
Mountain
Nerve
Mist
Rain
Wood
Tradition
Haunt
Boil
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Fill in the blanks below with suitable adjectives.

  1. Jack found the __________________ egg near the tree.

  2. The __________________ ice cream was served to the guests.

  3. The __________________ mountain was difficult to climb.

  4. I am wearing a __________________ dress.

  5. They survived an __________________ accident.

  6. I have many __________________ sweaters.

  7. The teacher said that Robin was very __________________.

  8. The book is very __________________.

  9. The __________________ passengers jumped off the bus when it felt into the river

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Imagine you are Ishwaran’s father, write a letter to your friend telling him how did you feel when your son finally passed the examination. Use the following formal.

Tamil Nadu
Date
Dear _________________
Hope this letter finds you __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I felt ___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Convey my regards _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Yours
_____________________

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Extra Questions - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

What reputation had Ishwaran earned?

Ishwaran had earned the reputation of having aged in secondary school, meaning he had been in senior school for a long time and had failed multiple times. His physique was brawny and athletic, and his chin was green with regular shaving, with people even spotting some grey hair.

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About the Author - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

R.K. Narayan (1906-2001) was a prominent Indian writer known for his works of fiction set in the fictional town of Malgudi, which he created. He is considered one of the leading figures of early Indian literature in English and is credited with helping to bring Indian writing to a global audience. Narayan's works often explore the lives of ordinary people, especially those from small towns and villages, and are known for their humor, simplicity, and vivid portrayals of Indian life and culture. Some of his most famous works include Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The Guide, and Malgudi Days, which was adapted into a popular television series. Narayan was the recipient of numerous literary awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, India's highest literary honor, and was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times.

Summary - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

"Malgudi Days" is a collection of short stories by Indian writer R.K. Narayan set in the fictional town of Malgudi. One of the stories revolves around a young man named Ishwaran, who had developed a reputation for failing his exams and aging in secondary school. His parents sympathized with .......................

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Plot - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

I. Introduction

  • Character introduction: Ishwaran, a student known for repeatedly failing exams and aging in secondary school.

II. Reactions to failures

  • Parents' reactions shift from sympathy to criticism as Ishwaran continues to fail.

III. Exam result anticipation

  • The town awaits the exam results, ...

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Themes - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

πŸš΅β€β™‚οΈ Perseverance 

Ishwaran's determination and devotion to his studies can be seen throughout the passage. Despite his academic struggles and failures, he continued to request for one last chance to prove himself. His unwavering spirit and dedication eventually paid off when he unexpectedly passed in second-class.

‼️ Expectations and Pressure 

The passage highlights the pressure and expectations placed on students during examination results time. The anxiety of the students and their parents is palpable, with the whole town eagerly anticipating the results. Ishwaran's own parents had ...

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Character Sketches - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

Ishwaran

The protagonist of the story, Ishwaran is a student who has earned the reputation of being aged in secondary school. He has failed his examinations multiple times, leading to his parents and others losing interest and sympathy in him. Despite his failures, Ishwaran is determined to ...

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Important Lines - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

  1. "He had earned the reputation of having aged in secondary school." This line is important because it immediately introduces us to the protagonist, Ishwaran, and his struggle in school due to his repeated failures.
  2. "After repeated failures, they lost all interest in him and the I examination." This line highlights the growing disappointment and frustration that Ishwaran's parents have in him, which consequently affects his own self-worth.
  3. "And now the whole town was agog with the expectation of the results that evening." The significance of this line is the anticipation and anxiety surrounding Ishwaran's examination results, which are not only felt by him but also his family and the townspeople.
  4. "So he decided to go for a movie that evening." This line is important because it ...

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Vocabulary - Malgudi Days | Grow with Words | Class 6 Literature | English

  1. Agog - very eager or curious to hear or see something 
    • Sentence: The children were all agog to see the new puppy their neighbor brought home.
  2. Facetiously - treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor 
    • Sentence: The student facetiously suggested that they should all just skip the exam and go to the park instead.
  3. Palpitated - (of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly, typically because of fear or excitement
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