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Back Exercises - Thoughtful Boys Make thoughtful Men | The Magic Carpet | Literature | English | Class 8
Match the expressions with their meanings.
1. Brought to bay | a. to separate |
2. Make a clean breast of it | b. almost nothing |
3. Lend an ear | c. become discouraged |
4. Break up | d. to listen carefully |
5. Next to nothing | e. to make a confession of |
6. Lose heart | f. forced into a position from which retreat is impossible. |
1. Brought to bay | f. forced into a position from which retreat is impossible |
2. Make a clean breast of it | e. to make a confession of |
3. Lend an ear | d. to listen carefully |
4. Break up | a. to separate |
5. Next to nothing | b. almost nothing |
6. Lose heart | c. become discouraged |
Indicate if the phrases in colour are noun, adjective or adverb phrases. In case of adverb phrases, indicate if they are adverbs of time, place or manner.
1. [Harpreet enjoys] playing with his grandfather.
2. [We arrived] a day later than expected.
3. [Our principal spoke on] how to make children more responsible.
4. [Have you ever tried] playing badminton left-handed?
5. Shortest among the players of both teams, [Bahadur played splendidly].
6. Talking to a renowned author [was a memorable experience].
7. [The large congregation sat] in stunned silence.
8. Avoiding crowded places [is the best way to be safe these days].
9. The child with spectacles [seems to be very confident].
10. [The police has caught a member] belonging to the notorious gang of car thieves.
11. [Mr Samanta’s words were] full of wisdom and truth.
12. [He decided to become an actor] at the age of 60.
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1. Standing alone in the dark at a bus stop made Meenakshi nervous. _______
2. Feeling nervous, Faisal forgot how to start his speech. _______
3. Sagar saw a few helicopters hovering over the church steeple. _______
4. Chandi was confused after reading so many theories. _______
5. My friends enjoy watching basketball matches on television. _______
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Sign up nowWrite a dialogue based on any of these situations.
1. Neha’s mother had asked her to clean up her room and arrange her clothes in the closet.
Mother returns home in the evening to find the room and closet still in an untidy state.
Write a dialogue between Neha and he mother, in which Neha explains why she could not
do the task.
2. Romi’s grandmother finds him in tears. He tells her he has a toothache. Grandma suggests
some simple home remedies like salt-water rinse or chewing a clove. She also asks him to
brush his teeth twice a day. Romi thanks her and goes off saying he will surely try the
remedies suggested by her.
3. Imagine that your find and old lamp in a corner of your house. When you try to clean the
dusty lamp, a genie appears. Write a dialogue between yourself and the genie. Remember,
the genie may or may not ask you for your three wishes!
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Fill in the blanks.
Urquhart’s constant fear was that his friends and relations would send him the wrong ___________.
Urquhart wrote to his mother saying that he wanted a ___________ for his birthday.
Thoughtful Boys Make Thoughtful Men was a volume of ___________.
Cocky Jones had been nicknamed so because of his ___________ to his teacher.
Urquhart’s best friend, ___________, was the first to make up with him after the disappointment about the cake.
Urquhart wrote ___________ to all those who had remembered his birthday, including one to the ___________.
Urquhart was surprised to see Cocky Jones showing interest in an ___________ book, but he handed it over as he was in a hurry to make sure he got a ___________.
In order to buy the book, Cocky had borrowed a ___________ from Robbins, who lent it to him on the condition that he should get ___________ of the profit.
After purchasing the book from Urquhart, Cocky resold the work to ___________ for one and sixpence.
When ___________ was reluctant to part with the one and sixpence that he had promised for the book, Cocky appealed to ___________ for help.
Robbins threatened ___________, who then agreed to buy the book.
On getting the money from Jenkinson, Cocky immediately spend his ___________ on ___________.
Eventually, Thoughtful Boys Make Thoughtful Men ended up in the ___________.
A gentleman who looked through the library books was delighted to observe that the boys kept their books so ___________.
1. Urquhart’s constant fear was that his friends and relations would send him the wrong birthday presents.
2. Urquhart wrote to his mother saying that he wanted a fishing rod for his birthday.
3. Thoughtful Boys Make Thoughtful Men was a volume of mild biographies.
4. Cocky Jones had been nicknamed so because of his sublime impertinence to his teacher.
5. Urquhart’s best friend, Fleming Secundus, was the first to make up with him after the disappointment about the cake.
6. Urquhart wrote letters of thanks to all those who had remembered his birthday, including one to the old lady.
7. Urquhart was surprised to see Cocky Jones showing interest in an improving book, but he handed it over as he was in a hurry to make sure he got a shilling.
8. In order to buy the book, Cocky had borrowed a shilling from Robbins, who lent it to him on the condition that he should get half of the profit.
9. After purchasing the book from Urquhart, Cocky resold the work to Dicky Jenkinson for one and sixpence.
10. When Dicky Jenkinson was reluctant to part with the one and sixpence that he had promised for the book, Cocky appealed to Robbins for help.
11. Robbins threatened Jenkinson, who then agreed to buy the book.
12. On getting the money from Jenkinson, Cocky immediately spend his threepence on tarts.
13. Eventually, Thoughtful Boys Make Thoughtful Men ended up in the school library.
14. A gentleman who looked through the library books was delighted to observe that the boys kept their books so clean.
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Sign up now‘He worked his people differently, according to the relationship that existed between him and them.’ How did Urquhart adopt different tactics with his mother and the elderly lady?
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Sign up nowOne of the most pitiful cases of toadyism known to me was witnessed that very day.
a. What do you understand by ‘toadyism’?
b. Where was it witnessed?
c. How was toadyism displayed?
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Sign up nowBy twelve, he looked fierce, as if he meant to write to his benefactress and give her a piece of his mind.
a. Who is the benefactress?
b. To give someone ‘a piece of your mind’ is to speak angrily to them because they have done something wrong/give them some advice.
c. Did Urquhart give her a piece of his mind?
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Sign up nowUrquhart was openly contemptuous of it, and there seemed a probability of it only being used as a missile.
a. What is it? Why was Urquhart contemptuous of it?
b. To use something as a missile means to use it to threaten others/throw it forcefully as a weapon.
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Sign up nowUrquhart was merely diplomatic in his letter of thanks to the elder lady. Who had suggested to him to be so and why?
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Sign up nowWhy was Urquhart surprised at Jones’ desire to be the possessor of an improving book? What do you think an ‘improving book’ is about?
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Sign up nowWas the elderly lady’s purpose of sending the book entitled Thoughtful Boys Make Thoughtful Men to Urquhart achieved? Give reasons for your answer.
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Sign up nowFill in the right words from the lesson. The words can be found in the paragraphs marked with.
If you have ___________ someone, you have spent time and effort on making them do a particular activity or job.
To pass favourable ___________ is to examine something seriously and pass a favourable judgement.
If you reply in the ___________, you agree with or consent to a statement or request.
To be ___________ by someone is to get special attention for that person, who wants to win your support or favour.
To be ___________ means to be well known for something bad.
Someone who is ___________ is careful to say or do things without offending people.
To ___________ something, especially energy, time to money, is to use it or spend it.
A ___________ card allows you to buy things and pay later.
If someone has been ___________, they have been deceived in order to get something valuable from them, especially money.
A ___________ is someone who offers to pay a certain amount of money for something that is being sold.
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“He was destitute of means, and he knew it would be mere folly to ask Urquhart for credit.”
“He was destitute of means, and he knew it would be mere folly to ask Urquhart for credit.”
a. What does it mean to be ‘destitute of means’?
b. Who was destitute of means in this story?
c. Why would asking Urquhart for credit be considered folly?
a. To be 'destitute of means' means to have no money or resources.
b. In this story, Cocky Jones was the one who was destitute of means.
c. Asking Urquhart for credit would be considered folly because Urquhart would most likely not believe or trust Cocky due to his mischievous and conniving nature. Hence, he would be unlikely to grant him credit.
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“Having made it up, he and Urquhart then discussed the matter calmly in a corner.”
a. Who does ‘he’ refer to in this sentence, and what was the disagreement about?
b. What do you think was the nature of the discussion between Urquhart and the other boy?
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About the Author - Thoughtful Boys Make thoughtful Men | The Magic Carpet | Class 8 Literature | English
J.M. Barrie (1860–1937), a Scottish novelist and playwright, is celebrated for creating the timeless character Peter Pan. Born in Kirriemuir, his literary works, including "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," captured the magic of childhood, imagination, and the longing for eternal youth. Barrie's exploration of parent-child relationships and the interplay of fantasy and reality resonated with readers. His legacy extends beyond Peter Pan, with works like "The Little White Bird" and "Quality Street." Active in theater and social circles, Barrie's influence endures through adaptations, films, and his ability to evoke the wonder of youth, ensuring his place in literary history.
Vocabulary - Thoughtful Boys Make thoughtful Men | The Magic Carpet | Class 8 Literature | English
Disappointment: Feeling of sadness or frustration when expectations are not met.
Her disappointment was evident when she didn't receive the promotion she was hoping for.
Benefactress: A female benefactor or supporter who provides assistance or gifts.
The local library owes much of its success to the generosity of its benefactress.
Insinuating: Suggesting or implying something indirectly.
His insinuating remarks about his colleagues' work ethic didn't go unnoticed.
Studious: Inclined to study or read; devoted to learning.
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1. Childhood Cunning and Wit
The main character Urquhart displays a considerable degree of cunning and wit. He manipulates his words and drops hints to guide his relatives and friends in selecting his birthday presents. This theme is presented in a humorous.......
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1. Plotting for Desired Gifts
The story begins with Urquhart, a boy who takes the initiative to guide his relatives and friends towards the sort of birthday gifts he desires. He uses clever insinuations, direct hints, and even false impressions to ensure he gets what.....
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1. "A fishing rod is what I want."
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