The chapter revolves around Janko, a man disturbed by the lack of peace and space in his little home. Janko finds it hard to cope with the noisy antics of his children, Anton and Iona, and his wife Monica's snoring, which leaves him irritable.....
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Use these words and phrases in sentences of your own.
a. being obedient
b. irritable
c. like a buffalo
d. abruptly
e. ambled
f. particularly noisy
g. barely enough
h. in a million years
i. exactly
j. disbelievingly
a. The dog, being obedient, sat promptly when commanded.
b. After a long day at work, he was feeling irritable and short-tempered.
c. The toddler charged through the room like a buffalo, knocking over everything in his path.
d. She left the party abruptly, without saying goodbye to anyone.
e. The old man ambled down the path, taking in the scenery at a leisurely pace.
f. The construction site was particularly noisy, making it hard to concentrate.
g. They had barely enough time to catch their flight after the unexpected traffic delay.
h. He said he wouldn't eat Brussels sprouts in a million years, but he tried them and loved them.
i. She followed the recipe exactly, ensuring the dish turned out perfectly.
j. She looked at the magician's act disbelievingly, unable to figure out how he did his tricks.
Write the opposites of the following. You will find all the opposites in the story (if you can’t think of them yourself).
a. imprecisely
b. sadly
c. quietly
d. disobedient
e. unkindly
f. worse
g. dirtying
h. abnormal
i. foreground
j. shrank
k. unexcited
l. disagree
m. ugly
n. gradually
o. started
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a. drumming
b. clanging
c. fresh
d. noise
e. aloft
f. moment
g. holding
h. home
i. pretty
j. problem
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Sign up nowWrite the following sentences in your exercise book, putting a box (or brackets) around the subject and a line under the predicate.
Example: (The cat) drank the milk.
a. Janko rose slowly.
b. Well done, Janko.
c. Now I want you to go home.
d. Nobody got any sleep because of the noise.
e. Just do it.
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Sign up nowAdd suitable subjects to the following so that they become complete sentences.
a. …………………………… ambled down the road.
b. At the end of the day …………………………… stretches out in his chair.
c. In the large mansion lies …………………………… .
d. When they arrived, …………………………… looked astonished.
e. …………………………… chased the cats.
f. …………………………… cleaned up the mess.
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Sign up nowWrite a letter to a friend. Tell your friend about your home and why you like or dislike it. Before you end the letter, explain to your friend how you would make it a better place.
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What were the children doing in the house?
The children in the house were initially making noise by playing their musical instruments, a drum and tambourine. From time to time, they were also giggling and playing with their toys.
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Sign up now‘Anywhere, but in my ear!’
i. Who said these words?
ii. What question is the speaker answering?
iii. What noise is the speaker accused of making and when?
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i. Who is the speaker and to whom are the words addressed?
ii. What kind of expression did the person have?
iii. What was on the person’s mind?
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"it felt as if the percussion section of a large orchestra still played at its loudest in his head"
"it felt as if the percussion section of a large orchestra still played at its loudest in his head"
a. Who does 'his' refers to?
b. Why did he feel so?
c. Could he do what he was doing?
a. 'His' refers to Janko.
b. He felt so because his children were making loud noises with their musical instruments, which gave him a headache.
c. He couldn't continue reading his newspaper due to the noise and headache.
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About the Author - Home, Sweet Home! | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
Nicholas Horsburgh is a renowned author, primarily recognized for his work in the field of educational books, particularly for children. He has been associated with Oxford University Press and has written and co-authored numerous textbooks and learning resources for the organization. Most of his work is aimed at enlightening young minds, covering various subjects such as English, environmental studies, and more. His books, often characterized by engaging narrative and insightful content, have been widely used in schools across the globe, attesting to his profound impact on educational literature. Despite the majority of his publications being academic in nature, his writing often reflects a storytelling approach that makes the learning process enjoyable and relatable for children.
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Themes - Home, Sweet Home! | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
1. Appreciation of What One Has:
Janko learns to appreciate his little home and his family, despite the noise they make. Initially, he's annoyed with his children's play and his wife's snoring, but after an unconventional lesson from Wise Eva, his perspective changes. He realizes....
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1. Setting the Scene:
Janko is trying to read, but his children's loud play with their musical instruments disrupts his peace, causing a headache. He's fed up with the constantly......
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1. ‘Stop beating that drum and clanging that tambourine. Put them away in your cupboard, immediately! And put away those other toys too, before I trip over them!’ - This line sets the context for Janko's irritability and dissatisfaction......
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Accompaniment – music that is played with someone who is playing the main tune
The pianist played a beautiful accompaniment to the singer's melody.
Adorned – decorated; beautified
The Christmas tree was adorned with colorful ornaments and twinkling lights.
Aghast – struck by horror and amazement
The audience was ..................................
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