The chapter tells the poignant story of Manjula Parelkar, a girl with malformed hands and feet who dreams of becoming a painter like the famous Indian artist M.F. Hussain. Despite her deformities, Manjula believes that she can excel in painting if given the opportunity. However, she is acutely ...........................
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State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. Manjula Parelkar knew she would never paint like Hussain.
2. Manjula’s father encouraged her to take up painting as a hobby.
3. Mrs Parelkar gave her daughter a set of artist’s watercolours on her birthday.
4. There was an On-the-Spot Painting Competition at Amol’s school.
5. Rich Belanger played cricket with an artificial hand.
1. Manjula Parelkar knew she would never paint like Hussain. True
2. Manjula’s father encouraged her to take up painting as a hobby. False
3. Mrs Parelkar gave her daughter a set of artist’s watercolours on her birthday. True
4. There was an On-the-Spot Painting Competition at Amol’s school. True
5. Rich Belanger played cricket with an artificial hand. False
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Write True or False.
Manjula was thirteen years old.
She was very fond of painting.
She wanted to help in cooking because she loved eating good food.
She never felt discouraged about her handicap.
Manjula was a football fan.
Her brother encouraged her to continue painting.
Manjula was thirteen years old. True
She was very fond of painting. True
She wanted to help in cooking because she loved eating good food. False
She never felt discouraged about her handicap. False
Manjula was a football fan. False
Her brother encouraged her to continue painting. True
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What did the person spoken to need to buy? Did the person buy whatever was needed?
What happened the next day?
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Manjula helped her mother in rinsing the dishes. That means she washed the soapy dishes with clean water. The words given below refer to different ways of cleaning something.
Refer to a dictionary to find out their meanings and write them on the blanks.
1. Scrubbing _____________________________________________________
2. Scraping _____________________________________________________
3. Wiping _____________________________________________________
4. Brushing _____________________________________________________
5. Sweeping _____________________________________________________
1. Scrubbing - To clean or rub with a brush, sponge, or cloth in order to remove dirt or stains.
2. Scraping - To remove or scrape off (a substance or layer) from a surface, typically using a knife or a hard tool.
3. Wiping - To clean, dry, or remove moisture from (something) by using a cloth, towel, or paper.
4. Brushing - To clean or groom (something) by using a brush or brushes.
5. Sweeping - To clean or clear (a surface) by using a broom or brush to gather up dirt, dust, or debris.
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the brackets.
1. My mother always prefers an _______________ seat in flights. (isle/aisle)
2. Sometimes meteorologists too are unsure _______________ the _______________ of a
place can be predicted accurately. (weather/whether)
3. The _______________ baby _______________ when the pressure cooker whistled.
(bawled/bald)
4. The Buddhist monk asked the volunteers to go _______________ and spread the message of
peace. (fourth/forth)
5. The students listened to the _______________ lecture attentively. (principal’s/principles)
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1. Guide words | a. the category to which the word belongs |
2. Definition | b. the way a word is spoken |
3. Headword | c. what the word means |
4. Pronunciation | d. the word about which the entry is given |
5. Part of speech | e. the first and the last words on a dictionary page |
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Unlock now 🔓Write simple, compound or complex for these sentences.
1. Though Manjula was talented, she was not sure that she would be able to paint well. __________
2. When Manjula showed her first painting to Mrs Parelkar, she was surprised. __________
3. Manjula read the newspaper cutting about Richard Belanger. __________
4. Mr Parelkar was afraid because he would have to spend more money on the
items used for painting. __________
5. The on-the-spot Painting Competition was to be held at Amol’s school. __________
6. Manjula was determined not to give up so she participated in the On-the-Spot Painting Competition. __________
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Unlock now 🔓Add dependent or independent clauses to these simple sentences to make the kind of sentences indicated within brackets. Rewrite the sentences in your notebooks.
1. Manjula heard the conversation of her parents ____________________ (compound)
Manjula head the conversation of her parents and she tucked away the watercolours and
brushes into the farthest corner of her cupboard.
2. Manjula freed her hands ________________________________________ (Compound)
3. Akhil owns a motorcycle ________________________________________ (complex)
4. Rohit is very talented ________________________________________ (compound)
5. It was likely to rain heavily _____________________________________ (complex)
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Unlock now 🔓Write a composition about Manjula Parelkar. Begin the composition with the time when she requested her mother for some extra money, felt disheartened by what her father said, and end with being inspired by Richard Belanger.
You may use this outline.
Manjula – two fingers on each hand – wanted to learn painting – encouraged by her
mother – father could not afford to spend on painting material – discouraged –
Richard Belanger – developed confidence and the will to never give up
Remember these tips while writing your composition.
- Your composition should have three parts – the introduction, the main body and the
conclusion.
- Use detailed observations and descriptions.
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About the Author - Bravo Manju | New Gems English Reader | Class 7 Literature | English
Sigrun Srivastav is an Indian author who has penned several short stories and novels for children and young adults. Her writing focuses on various themes, including overcoming personal challenges, strength, determination, and the power of the human spirit. Srivastav's work is characterized by her ability to create relatable characters and situations, as well as her skill at incorporating elements of social issues and life lessons into her stories.
Her stories, like the one about Manjula Parelkar, often inspire readers to believe in themselves and never give up on their dreams, no matter the obstacles they face. Sigrun Srivastav continues to contribute to the world of literature with her engaging stories, capturing the hearts and minds of her readers.
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Themes - Bravo Manju | New Gems English Reader | Class 7 Literature | English
1. Overcoming Physical Challenges:
Manjula Parelkar faces significant physical challenges with her malformed hands and feet, which others perceive as impediments to her artistic pursuits. The story underscores that despite physical limitations, one can still pursue and excel in their passions, as demonstrated by Manjula's determination to become a painter.
2. Support and Encouragement:
The role of family....
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1. Introduction of Manjula's Aspirations:
The chapter introduces Manjula Parelkar, a girl with malformed hands and feet who dreams of becoming a painter like M.F. Hussain.
2. Initial Support from Family:
Manjula's mother supports her...
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1. "Manjula Parelkar knew she would never paint like Hussain, but she could learn to paint well."
This line is significant as it reflects Manjula's self-awareness and her determination to pursue her passion for painting despite her physical challenges.
2. "If Rich Belanger could do it, why not Manjula Parelkar?"
This pivotal line demonstrates.....
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- Hussain: a well-known modern painter
Hussain is a well-known modern painter. - Malformed: a part of the body that is deformed or misshapen
The malformed limb made it difficult for him to perform certain tasks. - Grating: (here) rubbling or scraping in an irritating and annoying way
The grating sound of ............................
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