The chapter begins with William receiving a shilling from his doting aunt for running errands for her. With the shilling, he goes to his favourite confectioner and buys a packet of Gooseberry Eyes sweets. He later wanders to a nearby Picture.......................
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Fill in the correct tense form of the verbs given in brackets.
1. Sona _____________ two songs tomorrow. (record; simple future)
2. The foreign delegates _____________ for the conference on Monday. (start; simple future)
3. Our class teacher _____________ extra classes for the students who didn’t do well in the
examination. (conduct; future continuous)
4. Reshma v the drama club soon. (join; future continuous)
5. Don’t be so casual. You are _____________ your dialogues on stage. (forget; going to)
6. If our team misses scoring opportunities like these, we are not _____________ the quiz
competition. (win; going to)
7. I have been declared fit, so II _____________ tomorrow. (Play; present continuous)
8. She wants to finish this book before she _____________ to bed. (go; simple present)
9. The train has arrived. We are _____________ it. (board, about to)
10. The school _____________ on 4 July. (open; simple present)
Sona will record two songs tomorrow. (simple future)
The foreign delegates will start for the conference on Monday. (simple future)
Our class teacher will be conducting extra classes for the students who didn’t do well in the examination. (future continuous)
Reshma will be joining the drama club soon. (future continuous)
Don’t be so casual. You are going to forget your dialogues on stage. (going to)
If our team misses scoring opportunities like these, we are not going to win the quiz competition. (going to)
I have been declared fit, so I am playing tomorrow. (present continuous)
She wants to finish this book before she goes to bed. (simple present)
The train has arrived. We are about to board it. (about to)
The school opens on 4 July. (simple present)
Fill in the right option.
1. I _____________ to start my own business in the coming months. (want/like)
2. I _____________ like to travel by train this time. (would/may)
3. The operation started at 10.30 a.m. It _____________ be over anytime now. (would/should)
4. I _____________ not pass the test this time. I have hardly prepared. (might/should)
5. I _____________ come over tomorrow and help you pack. (would/could)
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I am understanding the number concepts very well.
He is appearing quite tired and sick.
Mr Pradhan is owning a beautiful seaside resort in Puri.
Ria said, “I wasn’t liking the band’s music at all.”
Wow! This caramel custard is tasting delicious.
I will join you in half an hour as I am having a bath.
Ma’am, I am having two pens. Can I lend one to her?
Wait! Remain quiet! Dad is thinking he can solve this puzzle.
Yummy! I am simply loving this pizza.
I intend to travel to Kerala next week.
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Fill in the blanks.
1. When it came to buying _____________, William preferred them in large quantities without being concerned about the _____________.
2. After buying sweets, William walked to the _____________, where he watched three _____________.
3. The first film was about desperate _____________ who were being pursued by the _____________.
4. After coming out of the _____________, William pretended he was being _____________ by several men.
1. When it came to buying sweets, William preferred them in large quantities without being concerned about the quality.
2. After buying sweets, William walked to the Picture Palace, where he watched three films.
3. The first film was about desperate crooks who were being pursued by the police.
4. After coming out of the Picture Palace, William pretended he was being chased by several men.
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5. William aimed a _____________ in the air like a gun and pretended to shoot down two of his pursuers.
6. Mr Brown noticed that William’s tongue had turned a bright colour, and he scolded him for eating candy all day between _____________.
7. Joan thought William had a cold because he was talking in a deep, _____________ voice.
8. When Joan spoke of an aunt who had ‘got lungs’, she meant that her aunt was suffering from _____________ of the lungs.
9. William thought that _____________ and Mr Morgan must be really fond of each other, but perhaps they were too _____________ to let each other know.
10. Actually, as Ethel told her mother, Jack Morgan was in love with her _____________.
11. According to Mr Brown, William’s actions pointed to only one thing: that he was _____________.
12. Mrs Brown was convinced that there was an _____________ for William’s behaviour.
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Sign up now“Be quiet! Have you got any more of the foul things?”
a. What was the ‘foul thing’?
b. What did Mr Brown do with it?
c. Did William give up the ‘foul thing’ after this?
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Sign up now“Now?” exploded Mr Brown. “Why is the young idiot coming at this time of day?”
a. Who was the ‘young idiot’?
b. Why was Mr Brown angry?
c. Why had the person come to the Brown’s house?
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1. It all began with William’s aunt, who was in a good temper that morning.
a. an angry state b. a person’s state of mind
2. He glanced cautiously around and slunk down the road in the direction of his home.
a. moved stealthily b. moved fast
3. Then he doubled suddenly and ran down a backstreet.
a. ran at a faster speed b. turned sharply and suddenly
4. William ran for dear life.
a. as if to escape death b. for a person dear to him
5. “You young ruffian,” he roared.
a. a frightened person b. violent criminal or troublemaker
6. What do you mean by charging into me like that?
a. accuse b. rush aggressively toward (someone or something)
7. He says I have got to be jolly careful.
a. very, extremely b. happy, joyful
8. Ethel entered the library and noticed the haggard look on Mr Morgan’s face.
a. furious b. exhausted and unwell
9. He’s insane Stark, raving insane.
a. completely mad b. boasting
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About the Author - William Goes to the Pictures | The Magic Carpet | Class 8 Literature | English
Richmal Crompton Lamburn (1890-1969) is a celebrated English author, renowned for her 'Just William' series - humorous short stories about a mischievous schoolboy named William Brown. Beyond this popular series, Crompton wrote numerous novels for adults and even touched on social and moral issues in her works. Before starting her full-time writing career, she was a schoolmistress for a period. Her lively characters and engaging storytelling continue to enthrall readers of all ages.
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Themes - William Goes to the Pictures | The Magic Carpet | Class 8 Literature | English
Childhood Innocence and Imagination:
William's vivid imagination is a significant part of his character. He interprets his surroundings and events around him based on the movies he's seen, which directly influence his actions: fleeing imaginary pursuers after leaving the.......................
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"A Shilling and a Suggestion"
William gets a shilling from his aunt who suggests he could buy sweets or go to the movies. He decides to indulge in both. This sets.........................
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Buy some sweets or go to the pictures,” she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
This line is significant as it ...........................
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Indulged: Allowed oneself to enjoy something without feeling guilty.
After a long week of work, she indulged in a relaxing bubble bath.
Upheld: Supported or maintained, especially a belief or idea.
The court upheld the defendant's right to free speech.
Confectioner: A person or shop that makes and sells sweets or confections.
The local confectioner's shop had.................
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