In this chapter of the famous story "The Promise Not Kept," the wise King Vikramaditya continues his quest to capture the ghost Betaal. As he carries Betaal's possessed corpse through a dark and eerie cremation ground, Betaal remarks on the king's relentless pursuit. In an attempt....
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Why did King Vikramaditya climb the ancient tamarind tree? What did he bring down from the tree?
King Vikramaditya climbed the ancient tamarind tree to bring down a corpse. This corpse was inhabited by a ghost called Betaal, who had promised to accompany the king on the condition that he did not utter a word during their journey.
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On what condition did the ghost, Betaal, promise to accompany King Vikramaditya?
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Unlock now 🔓How did Udayavarma manage to defeat the princess?
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Unlock now 🔓What does Betaal do on hearing the answer of King Vikramaditya?
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Unlock now 🔓O King, I pity you as you are making untiring efforts without relaxing as if you wish to achieve
something.
a. Who said this and to whom?
b. Why did the speaker pity the king?
c. What was the speaker trying to do?
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Unlock now 🔓Dear father, I want my husband to be highly skilled in fighting. He should be able to overpower me in a fight.
a. Who said this and to whom?
b. Why did the speaker lay down this condition?
c. Did the listener agree with the speaker?
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Unlock now 🔓Though you’ve defeated me, O King, I cannot marry you. You yourself find out the reason.
a. Who said this and to whom?
b. Why did the speaker refuse to marry the listener?
c. What do you think could be the reason for refusal?
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Unlock now 🔓Who was cleverer – King Vikramaditya, who solved the tricky riddles of the ghost and finally captured him, or Betaal, who delayed his imprisonment by deluding the King with his clever stories?
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Unlock now 🔓Do you think Sona did the right thing by refusing to marry a noble prince like Udayavarma? Explain with examples from the story.
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Who was Rajendra, and what kind of king was he?
Rajendra was the ruler of Kishanagar. He was described as a kind and courageous king who cared about his people and did not do anything unjust. His subjects were happy and contented under his rule.
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Underline the collocations in these sentences.
It was a dark moonless night.
An official enquiry was carried out by the police.
The little girl was deeply concerned about issues related to the environment.
This is a highly sensitive topic and should be discussed before the seminar.
The chief guest was welcomed with a huge round of applause.
I would like to have a cup of strong coffee.
It was a DARK MOONLESS NIGHT.
An OFFICIAL ENQUIRY was CARRIED OUT by the police.
The little girl was DEEPLY CONCERNED about ISSUES RELATED TO the environment.
This is a HIGHLY SENSITIVE TOPIC and should be DISCUSSED BEFORE the seminar.
The CHIEF GUEST was WELCOMED WITH a HUGE ROUND OF APPLAUSE.
I would like to HAVE A CUP of STRONG COFFEE.
Complete these adverb-verb collocations appropriately.
The passenger flatly ____________________ to exchange seats with the old man.
I firmly ____________________ that you reap what you sow.
The doctor firmly ____________________ me to follow a strict diet.
Nikhat thoroughly ____________________ the garden party.
I completely ____________________ to handover the assignment.
We sincerely ____________________ that the player from the other team recovers.
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Unlock now 🔓A descriptive paragraph must:
- have very detailed observations to enable the reader to envision the picture that you have in
your mind as the writer.
- have both objective (information without feelings using neutral words) as well as subjective
(personal account that can evoke emotions) descriptions.
- use the five senses to convey how something looks, feels (soft, rough, smooth), tastes (salty,
spicy, bitter, sweet, bland), sounds (melodious, jarring, soft, loud) and smells (rosy, smoky),
in descriptive words.
Write a descriptive paragraph about a visit to your favourite restaurant.
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About the Author - A Promise Not Kept | New Images Next Enrichment Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
Somdev Bhatt, also known as Somadeva or Somdatta, was a Kashmiri poet who lived during the 11th century. He is best known for his work Baital Pachisi, a collection of twenty-five folk tales and legends. Bhatt was highly skilled in Sanskrit and was well-versed in various literary forms. He was respected for his storytelling abilities and his ability to capture the essence of Indian folklore and mythology. Baital Pachisi is considered one of his most significant works and has been widely read and appreciated for centuries. Bhatt's tales continue to be enjoyed by readers around the world, and his creativity and storytelling talent continues to inspire generations of writers and storytellers.
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Themes - A Promise Not Kept | New Images Next Enrichment Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
1. The Power of Promises:
The chapter highlights the significance of keeping one's promises, as King Vikramaditya is determined to fulfil his pledge of capturing the ...
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Introduction
The brave king Vikramaditya is determined to capture and bring the ghost Betaal to a sage.
Betaal challenges...
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1. "O King, I pity you as you are making untiring efforts without relaxing as if you wish to achieve something." (This line sets the tone for the story and establishes the challenge that King Vikramaditya is facing.)
2. "Dear Father, I want my husband...
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Swerve: to change direction suddenly, especially in order to avoid hitting somebody or something
To avoid hitting the dog running across the street, the driver had to swerve sharply to the right.
Desolate: a place that is empty and without people, making you feel sad or frightened
The abandoned building was a desolate place, void of any signs of life or activity, creating a feeling of uneasy sadness.
Futility: having no purpose because there is no chance of success
After numerous ........................
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