In this adapted chapter of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," Dr. Watson visits his friend Sherlock Holmes on the second morning after Christmas. Holmes is examining a battered hat and a goose that has been brought to him by Peterson, a commissionaire. Peterson had found these items after witnessing a scuffle between a man carrying a goose and ........................
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What was Sherlock Holmes busy with when Doctor Watson came to meet him?
Sherlock Holmes was sitting on the sofa in a brown dressing gown, holding a pipe, with a pile of crumpled morning papers at hand. He had a dirty, worn, hard, felt hat on the back of a nearby chair, along with a lens and forceps on the chair's seat. It seemed that Holmes was examining the hat when Watson arrived.
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Where had Peterson gotten the hat and goose from? What did he do with it?
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Sherlock talks to Watson about the mystery of the hat. What other mystery is introduced later in the scene?
The other mystery introduced later in the scene is the discovery of the brilliantly scintillating blue stone in the goose. This blue stone turns out to be the Countess of Morcar’s blue carbuncle, a valuable gem that was reported missing from the Hotel Cosmopolitan. The reward for its return is a thousand pounds. Thus, the original mystery of the hat and goose takes on a new, more serious dimension.
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Sherlock gives a slight shrug of his shoulders and lets Henry Baker go when he declines to take the crop and other remains of the goose. Why does Sherlock ask him about the remains of the goose, and why does he let Baker go?
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What Sherlock Finds Out About the Owner of the Hat | Clues That Help Him Learn These Details |
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Unlock now 🔓How are the following described:
- The carbuncle
- The hat
Underline the adjectives you found in the descriptions. Make a new sentence with each one of them.
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Put on your detective hats and grab a magnifying glass, because there is a puzzle to be solved. Use the clues in brackets to fill in the blanks with appropriate words. Then find the words in the word search.
Evidence or an account that proves that a person was not at the scene of crime when it took place is called an ………………………………. . (Clue 1: starts with a; Clue 2: rhymes with buy)
A ………………………………. Is an object or a piece of information that helps solve a case. (Clue 1: starts with c; Clue 2; rhymes with blue)
To ………………………………. Something is to form an opinion about something based on a clue. (Clue 1: starts with d; Clue 2; rhymes with reduce)
A belief that is not based on evidence is called a ………………………………. . (Clue 1: stairs with h; Clue 2: rhymes with lunch)
There is a ………………………………. Behind every crime. (Clue 1: starts with m; Clue 2: rhymes with emotive)
A crime mystery is also called a ………………………………. . (Clue 1: Starts with w, Clue 2; it is a word made up of three words)
A clue that distracts or confuses the investigator is called a ………………………………. . (Clue 1; the term is made of two words, the first starts with r and the second starts with h; Clue 2; the second word rhymes with ring)
………………………………. Is another word for detective. (Clue 1: starts with s. Clue 2: rhymes with tooth)
Evidence or an account that proves that a person was not at the scene of crime when it took place is called an Alibi. (Clue 1: starts with a; Clue 2: rhymes with buy)
A Clue is an object or a piece of information that helps solve a case. (Clue 1: starts with c; Clue 2; rhymes with blue)
To Deduce something is to form an opinion about something based on a clue. (Clue 1: starts with d; Clue 2; rhymes with reduce)
A belief that is not based on evidence is called a Hunch. (Clue 1: stairs with h; Clue 2: rhymes with lunch)
There is a Motive behind every crime. (Clue 1: starts with m; Clue 2: rhymes with emotive)
A crime mystery is also called a Whodunit. (Clue 1: Starts with w, Clue 2; it is a word made up of three words)
A clue that distracts or confuses the investigator is called a Red herring. (Clue 1; the term is made of two words, the first starts with r and the second starts with h; Clue 2; the second word rhymes with ring)
Sleuth is another word for detective. (Clue 1: starts with s. Clue 2: rhymes with tooth)
Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentences.
a. The thief grabbed me before I could reach my phone.
b. If I find you bag. I will hand it over to the nearest police station.
c. Meena can’t solve the mystery because she hasn’t found all the clues.
d. Call me after your shift is over.
e. When Amrita took this job, she knew the risks.
f. He locked all the drawers even though there was no need to do so.
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a. because he did now know what to do
b. after the crime was reported
c. before Larry could tell her that it was hot
d. while he guards were away
e. before the time is up
f. if the documents ae not submitted in time
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a. The suspect got cornered by the police.
b. Mike and Peter captured the gangsters last evening.
c. The sudden revelation jolted all of us.
d. Prerna will monitor all the units in this factory herself.
e. Timothy had the evidence planted in James apartment.
f. His mother’s ankle was wounded.
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Unlock now 🔓Read the following clause and join the coordinating clauses with a coordinating conjunction. Put a dash if the clauses are not coordinating clauses.
a. We had all the clues, ………………but…………….. we could not solve the puzzle.
b. Nobody knew his name ………………………………. No one knew where he came him.
c. We suspected him ………………………………. Because looked like a criminal.
d. He does not have a motive, ………………………………. Does he have an alibi.
e. We caught him red handed, ………………………………. he will not confess.
f. They got inside the house ………………………………. While everyone was sleeping.
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a. The train leaves at 4 o clock.
b. Were sure we saw him near the cab.
c. They didn’t even get to see the gem.
d. I haven’t got any time for this.
e. Twas the day before Christmas.
f. Ill see you all at the stage then.
g. Its not my fault; the train was running late.
h. Isnt he the man who found the blue carbuncle?
i. There wasnt anyone in the room a moment ago.
j. Theres no one here who can drive a car.
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The passage is an adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a British writer born in 1859 and passed away in 1930. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is famous for his detective fiction stories featuring the iconic character Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant and eccentric detective who solves complex cases using his astute powers of observation and deduction.
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Themes - The Blue Carbuncle | WOW English | Class 8 Literature | English
- Crime and Justice:
The chapter revolves around the theft of the Blue Carbuncle, a valuable gem stolen from the Countess of Morcar. Holmes and Watson work together to uncover the truth behind the crime, identify the real thief, and restore justice. The theme of crime and justice highlights the importance of solving crimes and ensuring that the guilty are held accountable for their actions. - Deduction and Observation:
Sherlock Holmes's exceptional deductive skills and keen powers of observation are central to the story. Through careful examination...
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- Introduction:
The chapter begins with Dr. Watson visiting Sherlock Holmes on the second morning after Christmas. Holmes is examining a battered hat and a goose, which were brought to him by a man named Peterson. - The Mystery of the Hat and the Goose:
Holmes shares with Watson the events that led to Peterson finding the hat and the goose and how he deduced several details....
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- "The matter is an ordinary one, but there are some points of interest in it."
This line highlights Sherlock Holmes's fascination with solving mysteries, even if they initially appear ordinary. It sets the stage for the ensuing investigation and emphasizes Holmes's keen observation skills. - "You see, Watson, our little deductions have suddenly assumed a much more important and less innocent aspect."
This line marks the turning point in the story when Holmes realizes that the seemingly trivial case of the lost hat and goose is actually ....
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Knot of men – a group of people who are standing very close together
A knot of men were huddled in the corner of the room discussing the incident.Rough – a rude, violent person
He had a reputation for being a rough and aggressive person.Loop – a piece of string to hang
She used a loop of string to hang the picture on the wall.Elastic – a material that stretches, used in clothing
Her dress was .....................
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