In this chapter of Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities,' Lucie Manette arrives at a run-down garret, intending to meet her father, Dr Manette, who she had believed to be dead. Dr. Manette, recently released from the infamous French prison, the Bastille, is now a shell of his ...........................
The Shoemaker - Gem's English Reader - Class 8 - English
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There was an air of _____________ around the shoemaker.
a. energy
b. defeat
c. worry
d. anxiety
b. defeat
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The shoemaker was ____________ bright light.
a. used to
b. afraid of
c. happy in
d. uncomfortable in
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a. did not know how to speak
b. had lost the faculty of speech.
c. had been quiet for very long.
d. was very old.
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a. he had been in prison for a long time.
b. he was an old man.
c. he was not interested in modes.
d. it belonged to times gone by.
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a. not liking to see.
b. hating the sight of him.
c. not wanting to see him in this state
d. closing the door on him.
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Sign up now“I can’t say that I man to. I suppose so, I don’t know.”
a. Who is the speaker? Who is being spoken to?
b. What is the topic of discussion?
c. Why does the speaker say, ‘I don’t know’?
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a. Who asked this question and why?
b. What was the answer?
c. How had the person bee spoken to learn the trade?
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a. Who saw the face?
b. Whose face was it?
c. Why could the speaker see it only for a single moment?
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Sign up now‘She had no fear of his striking at her with his knife, though they had.’ What does this tell you about the young lady? What does it tell you about the other two men?
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"I forget what it was you asked me. What did you say?"
"I forget what it was you asked me. What did you say?"
a. Who is the speaker? Who are they talking to?
b. What does this line suggest about the speaker's mental state?
c. Why might the speaker have forgotten the question asked?
a. The speaker is Dr. Manette, the shoemaker, who is talking to Mr. Lorry and Defarge.
b. This line suggests that Dr. Manette's mental state is highly disturbed, and he is not able to concentrate or remember things well.
c. The speaker might have forgotten the question asked because of his prolonged isolation and trauma from his imprisonment in the Bastille, which has left him with severe cognitive and psychological impairments.
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“One Hundred and Five, North Tower.”
a. Who is the speaker in this line, and to whom is he speaking?
b. What is the significance of the phrase "One Hundred and Five, North Tower"?
c. Is the speaker giving his name as asked, or something else?
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Fill in the blanks with words from the box that mean the same as the underlined phrases.
parchment seclusion compassion pause haggard withered
As she went around her garden, Mrs Sanyal snipped off the dried and decayed leaves from the bush.
There was a short period of total cessation of all activity, and then the band began to play again.
Mrs Khan returned from her long journey looking ill, exhausted and as if she had had very little sleep.
Ratna found some ancient writings on the thin, dried skin of some animal in the cave.
Jami’s strong feelings of sympathy for animals makes her a very good vet.
Having lived a life of little contact with outsiders, the ascetic found it difficult to get back into society.
As she went around her garden, Mrs Sanyal snipped off the withered leaves from the bush.
There was a short pause, and then the band began to play again.
Mrs Khan returned from her long journey looking haggard.
Ratna found some ancient writings on the parchment in the cave.
Jami’s compassion for animals makes her a very good vet.
Having lived a life of seclusion, the ascetic found it difficult to get back into society.
Circle the words that can combine with the words in capitals to make word collocations.
FRILLY a. frock b. moment c. furniture
UNSTEADY a. fingers b. walk c. wind
TRANSPARENT a. weather b. glass c. paper
HAGGARD a. room b. man c. trade
MEASURED a. words b. river c. walk
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Taking on the phone, Maya crossed the road carelessly.
I saw Jacob in the distance, watching the setting sun.
Wagging its tail, the dog jumped on the owner.
The child clapped happily, hopping up and down.
Tidying up her desk, Laila saw the note jutting out of the book.
Being French, Mrs Arana enjoyed the French culsine served at the restaurant.
Not having had enough sleep, Ragini was unable to drive safely.
Sitting in the park, Mr Lal watched the children play.
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Sign up nowJoin the sentences using participle phrases.
Fall checked his mail. He replied to the important ones.
Aman had not flown alone. He was not given the certificate.
The teacher was sitting at the desk. He checked papers.
The boys walked along the bridge. They sand old songs.
They rang up the doctor. He lived close by.
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Sign up nowIdentify the participle phrases in these incorrect sentences. Rewrite these sentences by placing the phrases correctly.
Crawling out of an ant hole, Krishna saw a poisonous snake.
Pecking at some grain, Saira noticed a rooster.
Wilting in the sun, we watered the flowers.
Rising high above the trees, we noticed smoke.
Nita threw her arms in the air, delighted with the result.
Climbing a tree, Niana saw a squirrel.
Advertised in the newspaper, Kunika applied for the teacher’s post.
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Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the most renowned authors of the 19th century, known for combining rich storytelling with social commentary. Dickens authored numerous works, many of which offer vivid depictions of poverty, abuse, and social inequality during the Industrial Revolution in England. His notable works, such as "Oliver Twist," "David Copperfield," "Great Expectations," "A Tale of Two Cities," and "A Christmas Carol", have left an indelible mark on literature. What set Dickens apart was his ability to create complex characters and his detailed descriptions of the societal conditions of his time, particularly the harsh realities faced by working children. His writing was instrumental in raising awareness and influencing social change during his lifetime.
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1. Loss and Alienation:
This chapter highlights the theme of loss and alienation through the character of Dr Manette. Once an esteemed medical professor, Dr Manette has...
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1. Introduction to Dr Manette:
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1. "A broad ray of light fell into the garret, and showed the workman with an unfinished shoe upon his lap, pausing in his labour."
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Seclusion: here, being away from
After a long week at work, she preferred seclusion for her weekend.Dull uniformity: (everything) looking the same
He grew bored with the dull uniformity of the town.A steadfastly vacant gaze: a consistently expressionless look
He sat with a...........................
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