In "The First Pup" chapter, the author and his sisters, Meena and Mala, learn the ups and downs of raising their first pup, Bambi. Initially oblivious to the chaos a young pup can cause, they quickly realized that Bambi had an insatiable desire to chew on everything in ...........................
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What could have been disastrous?
One of the more serious dangers the family had to navigate with Bambi was her inclination to investigate and chew on possibly dangerous things. She could have been electrocuted, for instance, if she chewed on live wires or tried to place her face in electric sockets. Not only would this have been detrimental to the pup, but it also could have resulted in a significant hazard for the household. Therefore, the family had to be especially vigilant to keep Bambi safe from her own curiosity.
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“Of course, she didn’t learn a thing from the experience”. Which experience is being referred to, and what did she not learn?
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Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the brackets. Write the sentences in your notebook. You will get a third-person account of the story.
Bambi, like other pups, had an _____________ (unappeasable/unquenchable) desire to chew everything.
Once she _____________ (guzzled/devoured) a part of her collar.
She once ate a whole packet of butter and repeated the _____________ (act/accomplishment) a few days later by having a wok full of oil.
Another time, Bambi ate the rasmalai set out for Meena’s mother-in-law, but did not _____________ (annihilate/demolish) the beautiful cake.
The mistake that had been made was that Bambi had been given _____________ (morsels/treats) of food from the table.
Bambi, like other pups, had an unquenchable desire to chew everything.
Once, she devoured a part of her collar.
She once ate a whole packet of butter and repeated the act a few days later by having a wok full of oil.
Another time, Bambi ate the rasmalai set out for Meena’s mother-in-law but did not demolish the beautiful cake.
The mistake that had been made was that Bambi had been given morsels of food from the table.
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“Thankfully, she dealt with the problem in a simple way – the next day, she staggered around retching and was sick, and out it came – intact.”
a. Who is being talked about here?
b. What was the problem?
c. What would have happened if the problem hadn’t been sorted?
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a. Who had decorated the tea trolley? Why had it been decorated?
b. Which food items had been laid out on the trolley?
c. What happened to the contents of the trolley?
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Unlock now 🔓Find suitable phrasal verbs in the story to fill in the blanks below.
- My life ______________ my studies and sports.
- You must ___________ for possible problems in a new city.
- Ria’s mother was ___________ few weeks ago, and now she is fine.
- The lyers __________ unannounced and I did not know what to serve them.
- Can you please ___ _______ the trolley to the living room?
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- Their ______________ compliments made me very happy. a. serial b. devoted c. sincere
- Sarah has a ______________ workload for tomorrow. a. soft b. heavy c. easy
- Deepak likes reading thrillers for their ______________ consequences and turn of events. a. sparkling b. strangling c. startling
- There isn’t any ______________ rule that we can follow to lead a happy life. a. silver b. golden c. steel
- Tanvi likes ______________ coffee. a. powerful b. heavy c. strong
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- Rahul and imran ______________ now. The other team ______________ (bat/field)
- The helicopter ______________ over the spectators, looking for the troublemakers. (hover)
- The police ________________ all the vehicles entering Delhi. (check)
- A new tenant _________________ into the house across the street. (move)
- How many children ______________ by this train? (arrive)
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- Amit ____________ (look) for his pen since Monday but has still not found it.
- Manoj ______________ (live) in Dehradun all his life.
- Nido ____________ (talk) to his aunt since 2 o’clock.
- Gokul _____________ (complete) his homework and packed his school bag.
- Remo Fernandez ______________ (sing) since 6 o’clock.
- It _______________ (rain) in Shillong for days.
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- Mukul worked on his Physics project.
- Esha waited for her friend at the station.
- Henry came up with many practical solutions to the problem.
- Mansi helped me with my French pronunciation.
- The Das family planned a trip to Arunachal Pradesh.
- The aircraft hovered over the airport for a long time.
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Find suitable phrasal verbs in the story to fill in the blanks below.
My life _____________ my studies and sports.
You must _____________ for possible problems in a new city.
Ria’s mother was _____________ a few weeks ago, and now she is fine.
The lyers _____________ unannounced and I did not know what to serve them.
Can you please _____________ the trolley to the living room?
My life revolves around my studies and sports.
You must brace yourself for possible problems in a new city.
Ria’s mother was taken ill a few weeks ago, and now she is fine.
The lyers turned up unannounced and I did not know what to serve them.
Can you please wheel in the trolley to the living room?
Collocations are words that to together. Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate options.
Their _____________ compliments made me very happy.
a. serial b. devoted c. sincereSarah has a _____________ workload for tomorrow.
a. soft b. heavy c. easyDeepak likes reading thrillers for their _____________ consequences and turn of events.
a. sparkling b. strangling c. startlingThere isn’t any _____________ rule that we can follow to lead a happy life.
a. silver b. golden c. steelTanvi likes _____________ coffee.
a. Powerful b. Heavy c. Strong
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1. Environment 3. Festival 5. Icebergs
2. Books 4. Editor 6. Pets
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Unlock now 🔓Fill in the blanks with the present continuous tense of the verbs given in the brackets.
Rahul and Imran _____________ now. The other team _____________ (bat/field)
The helicopter _____________ over the spectators, looking for the troublemakers. (hover)
The police _____________ all the vehicles entering Delhi. (check)
A new tenant _____________ into the house across the street. (move)
How many children _____________ by this train? (arrive)
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Unlock now 🔓Fill in the blanks with the present perfect or present perfect continuous tenses of the verbs given within the brackets. Tick the statements in which both are possible.
Amit _____________ (look) for his pen since Monday but has still not found it.
Manoj _____________ (live) in Dehradun all his life.
Nado _____________ (talk) to his aunt since 2 o’clock.
Gokul _____________ (complete) his homework and packed his school bag.
Remo Fernandes _____________ (sing) since 6 o’clock.
It _____________ (rain) in Shillong for days.
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Mukul worked on his Physics project.
Mukul has been working on his Physics project.Esha waited for her friend at the station.
Henry came up with many practical solutions to the problem.
Mansi helped me with my French pronunciation.
The Das family planned a trip to Arunachal Pradesh.
The aircraft hovered over the airport for a long time.
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- Introduce yourself and give the reason for the interview.
- Ask about the type and kind of animals the person has.
- Ask how animals are cared for in the home and what their daily routine is.
- After the interview is over, wish the owner well and thank them.
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About the Author - The First Pup | Gem's English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
Ranjit Lal is an Indian author known for his diverse range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature. Born in Kolkata, India, he spent his early childhood in Nigeria before moving back to India. Lal's passion for writing began at a young age, and he went on to study English literature at St. Stephen's College in Delhi.
Lal's writing style is known for its wit, humour, and relatability, which enables readers of all ages to connect with his stories. He delves into various genres, tackling social issues, environmental concerns, and everyday life with equal flair. His books often feature animals as central characters, portraying their perspectives and exploring our relationship with them.
Notably, Lal's works for children have received critical acclaim and have been featured on various recommended reading lists. His ability to address important topics in a way that is accessible to young readers has made him a beloved author in the genre.
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Themes - The First Pup | Gem's English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
Learning and Growth:
The author and his sisters make mistakes in raising their first pup, Bambi, but they learn from those mistakes and adapt their behaviour.
They learn the importance of being cautious ....
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Here's a summarized plot subdivided into probable headings based on the content:
1. The Arrival of Bambi: Describes....
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1. "Everything changes when there’s a new (and especially first) pup in the house."
Importance: This line establishes....
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Reaped the benefits: got the advantage of
After working hard on the project, she reaped the benefits with a promotion.Insatiable desire: a desire too great to be satisfied
His insatiable desire for knowledge led him to become a lifelong learner.Discomfited: in discomfort
He felt discomfited by the awkward silence between them.Retching: trying to vomit
After eating......................
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