In "Aachchi," Lasantha Rodrigo tells a compelling story of the complex relationship between a young boy and his grandmother, Aachchi. An undercurrent of resentment tinged with jealousy runs through the protagonist's interactions......
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Back Exercises - Aachchi | New Mulberry Coursebook | Class 8 Literature | English
Given below is a table with some prefixes. Write each word in the box given below in the correct column in the table.
ability | consistent | practical | natural | symmetry |
balance | fortunate | capable | historical | disciplined |
In Im un a
In | im | un | A |
|---|---|---|---|
In-ability | Im-practical | Un-natural | a-symmetry |
In-consistent | Im-fortunate | ||
In-capable | a-balance | ||
In-historical | Im-disciplined |
Fill in the blanks with the correct propositions.
a. I will go to Delhi next week ………………………… my parents.
b. She is ………………………… the room. You could go and meet her there.
c. Place the slice of cheese ………………………… the two slices of bread.
d. He lives ………………………… Tokyo.
e. She is driving ………………………… Mumbail.
f. I am expecting a guest ………………………… 5 o’clock sharp.
g. I have been waiting ………………………… 2 o’clock.
h. I collected money ………………………… a good cause.
i. There have been a lot of changes made to the city ………………………… the last decade.
j. I believe ………………………… the goodness of man.
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Unlock now 🔓Join the following pairs of sentences using the conjunctions given in brackets.
a. I knocked on the door. No one answered. (but)
b. Tom likes being in a boarding school. He misses his family. (although)
c. My family gave me a library membership card for my birthday. I love reading. (since)
d. We must harvest rainwater. We can recharge our wells. (so that)
e. We can play chess. We can do a jigsaw puzzle. (either …. Or)
f. You leave right now. You will mis the bus. (unless)
g. Daniel plays the piano. He plays the drums. (not only … but also)
h. The athletes must be very tired. They have been working out all morning. (as)
i. Jane is not present. Jane’s parents are not present. (neither …. Nor)
j. I will return your book. I will finish reading it. (as soon as)
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Unlock now 🔓Tick the spellings that are correct. Check a dictionary to see how many you got right.
a. maintenance/maintenance
b. millennium/millennium
c. miniscule/minuscule
d. perseverance/perseverence
e. supersede/supercede
f. vacuum/vacuum
g. noticeable/noticable
h. privilege/privilege
i. presede/precede
j. receipt/receipt
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Unlock now 🔓Look at the pictures given above. Choose any one picture and write a short story or descriptive composition or an account about it. Here are some questions that may help you write your composition.
- What kind of a relationship do you think the people in the picture share?
- Do you think they are happy to be with each other?
- In what ways do they help each other?
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When did the cousins go to pay their respects to Aachchi?
The cousins, including the narrator, went to pay respects to Aachchi on Avurudhu. Avurudhu is the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a significant holiday in Sri Lanka. During this visit, Aachchi would often give pocket money to the cousins. It was also during these visits that they were expected to bow at Aachchi’s feet as a sign of respect.
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What would Aachchi ask when the narrator and his family went to visit her?
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Unlock now 🔓We looked forward to receiving money from her.
a. Who are we referring to here?
b. Why would she give them money?
c. Who got more money from her and why?
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Unlock now 🔓I think she was hurt.
a. Who is she? Why did she feel hurt?
b. What did she say to the narrator?
c. How does the narrator know that she was hurt?
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Unlock now 🔓I could see how much Aachchi meant to them.
a. Who is the narrator speaking about?
b. Where are the people the narrator talks about sitting?
c. How does the narrator know how they felt about Aachchi?
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Unlock now 🔓Could the moment in which the narrator saw the photograph in Aachchi’s room be the turning point in his sensibility about Aachchi?
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Unlock now 🔓What prompted the narrator to await New Year? What is it that he wanted to do this time around? Why?
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Unlock now 🔓Choosing lines and instances from the narrative, describe how the narrator’s relationship with Aachchi changes as he proceeds with his account. What message do you draw from this narrative about family relationships?
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I watched her closely and saw that her eyes were dry; she just wailed loudly.
I watched her closely and saw that her eyes were dry; she just wailed loudly.
a. Who did the narrator watch closely?
b. Why was she wailing loudly?
c. Did the narrator believe her sorrow was genuine, and why?
a. The narrator watched Aachchi closely.
b. She was wailing loudly because Seeya, her husband, had died after a long time of illness.
c. The narrator is not sure that her sorrow was genuine because when he watched her closely, he saw that her eyes were dry while she was wailing. It suggested to him that her emotions might not be real.
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When I played hide-and-seek with Uncle D’s children Aachchi would always give away my most secret hiding places.
a. How did Aachchi interact with the narrator during their playtimes?
b. Who were Uncle D’s children, and what is their relationship with the narrator?
c. How did this behaviour from Aachchi influence the narrator’s feelings towards her?
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About the Author - Aachchi | New Mulberry Coursebook | Class 8 Literature | English
Lasantha Rodrigo is a Sri Lankan author known for his profound depiction of relationships and human emotions. His ability to delicately map out intricate character relationships, like that of a grandchild towards his grandmother, gives his work a deeper layer of humanity. He often illustrates rural Sri Lankan life, bringing forth the richness of its culture and customs. The balance between traditional practices and the everyday escapades of children is what sets his work apart. This specific piece, "Aachchi", speaks volumes about the evolving perception of a young boy towards his grandmother, a subject that taps into universal human sentiments. Little is known about his personal life, putting his work primarily in focus.
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Themes - Aachchi | New Mulberry Coursebook | Class 8 Literature | English
Familial Bonds
Throughout the chapter, familial bonds and their multifaceted nature are emphasized. The boy's relationship with his grandmother, Aachchi, is fraught with jealousy and resentment based on his perception of.............
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1. Setting and Introduction:
The opening of the chapter sets a lively and dynamic scene of a large family gathering in Aachchi's old mansion during the holidays. With powerful.........
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1. “A battalion of us cousins would gather at Aachchi’s old mansion every holiday.” - This line sets the scene and introduces the main setting of the story for the reader - Aachchi's mansion.
2. “After that, Aachchi lived..........
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Aachchi: Grandmother
My aachchi makes the most delicious Sri Lankan curry.
Battalion: (here) large number, like an army
There were a battalion of supporters at the soccer game.
Strut: walk in a proud manner
She strutted ......................................
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