1.5 Mrs. Adis
Activity
Sheet No.1
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract: In north-east Sussex a great tongue ------------ Mrs.
Adis life had been harder than most.
A1. Global Understanding.
State whether the following statements
are true or false.
1) Mrs. Adis came to the cottage of
Peter Crouch.
2) Peter Crouch heard the echo of his
own footsteps.
3) Peter Crouch opened the window to
enter the cottage.
4) The atmosphere was dark with silence.
Ans:-
1) Mrs. Adis came to the cottage of Peter Crouch. =
False
2) Peter Crouch heard the echo of his own footsteps. = True
3) Peter Crouch opened the window to enter the cottage. = False
4) The atmosphere was dark with
silence. = True
A2.Complex Factual.
The writer describes Mrs. Adis as
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Ans:- The writer describes Mrs. Adis as -
1) a small and thin woman.
2) had a brown and hard face with dry
wrinkled skin.
3) not more than forty-two years old.
4) had to suffer hard life.
A3. Interpretation - Explain
1) Peter Crouch was not successful,
because -------------------------------
2) Peter Crouch was in trouble, because
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Ans:-
1) Judging by the poverty of his appearance, it was
clear that Peter Crouch was not successful.
2) Peter Crouch shot one man so he was
in trouble.
A4. Personal response.
If you meet any stranger who has a villainous look, you feel ----------------------
Ans:- If I meet any stranger who has a villainous look, I
feel -
A5. Language Study.
1) When he came to Mrs. Adis's cottage, he paused a moment.
(Make compound
sentence)
Ans:- He came to Mrs. Adis's cottage and paused a moment.
2) He was a big, heavy, working man, not successful, judging by the poverty of his appearance. (Choose and write the adjectives used in this sentence)
Ans:- big, heavy, working, not successful.
A6. Vocabulary.
Match the words given in 'A' with their meanings
in 'B.
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A |
B |
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1) Revealed |
a) Bend over |
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2) Pricks of fire |
b) Very near |
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3) Close at hand |
c) Showed |
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4) Stooping over |
d) Stars |
Ans:-
|
A |
B |
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1) Revealed |
c) Showed |
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2) Pricks of fire |
d) Stars |
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3) Close at hand |
b) Very near |
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4) Stooping over |
a) Bend over |
Activity
Sheet No.2
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract:- ‘What do you want me to do for you -------------- by
their very different characters and careers.
A1. Global Understanding.
Choose the two correct statements that
depict the theme of this extract.
1) It's the confession of the criminal
what he had done.
2) It shows the character sketch of
Peter Crouch.
3) It is the description of Mrs. Adis.
4) It gives the activities to save the
criminal for the sake of son's friendship.
Ans:-
1) It's the confession of the criminal what he had
done.
4) It gives the activities to save the criminal for the sake of son's
friendship.
A2. Complex Factual.
Peter Crouch trusted Tom because ----------------------------------------------------------
Ans:- Peter Crouch trusted Tom to help him, for they had
been friends when they went together to the National School at Lamberhurst, and
since then the friendship had not been broken by their very different
characters and careers.
A3 Analysis.
Ms. Adis did not consider Peter Crouch
as good friend of Tom.
Ans:- Mrs. Adis told Peter Crouch that he was not good
friend to Tom. She further added that Tom always thought better of him than he
deserved. This shows that Mrs. Adis did not consider Peter Crouch as good
friend of Tom.
A4. Personal Response
Give qualities of your best friend.
Ans:-
The qualities of my friends are: kind, good natured, loving, handsome, caring
faithful, clever and hard worker.
A5. Language Study
1) Mrs. Adis did not speak for a
moment. (Make yes/no type question)
Ans:-
Did Mrs. Adis not speak for a moment?
2) By this light he could see her moving to and fro, preparing Tom's supper.
(Use
- be able to)
Ans:- By this light he was able to see her moving to and fro, preparing Tom's supper.
A6. Vocabulary.
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A |
B |
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1) appealingly |
a) deserve |
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2) Meal |
b) trust |
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3) be worthy of |
c) supper |
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4) regarded as reliable |
d) beseechingly |
Ans:-
|
A |
B |
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1) appealingly |
d) beseechingly |
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2) Meal |
c) supper |
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3) be worthy of |
a) deserve |
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4) regarded as reliable |
b) trust |
Activity Sheet No.3
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract:- Peter Crouch huddled down upon ---------------- and
she locked the door upon him.
A1. Global Understanding
Rearrange the following statements as per
they occur in the story.
1) Hearing voices, Peter Crouch went back
into the little dusty shed.
2) Peter Crouch hoped Mrs. Adis would share
him the supper.
3) The keepers came and went back from the
cottage.
4) Mrs. Adis gave seven shillings to Peter
Crouch.
Ans:- 2) Peter Crouch hoped Mrs. Adis would
share him the supper.
3) The keepers
came and went back from the cottage.
4) Mrs. Adis gave
seven shillings to Peter Crouch.
1) Hearing voices,
Peter Crouch went back into the little dusty shed.
A2. Complex Factual.
Mrs. Adis tried to help Peter Crouch. Point
out it taking support of the extract.
Ans:- Mrs. Adis
gave Peter Crouch place to hide. She did not disclose his presence to the
keepers. She advised him to leave the country and went to another country by
using train. She also gave him seven shillings to buy the tickets of the train
in this way Mrs. Adis tried to help Peter Crouch.
A3. Inference.
Find out the expressions that show that
Peter Crouch was frightened.
Ans:- Peter
Crouch hid in the dusty shed. When he heard the footsteps, his poor heart
nearly choked him with its beating. Nearly losing his self-control, he shrank
into the corner shivering, half sobbing. These expressions show that Peter
Crouch was frightened.
A4. Personal Response.
Describe your mother in four sentences.
Ans:-
My mother is very kind and loving. She always takes care of me. She helps me in
my need. She cooks delicious food. She supports all giving her valuable
guidance. She is hardworking person. She always remains happy and cool in every
condition.
A5. Language Study
1) They were the keepers. (Make yes/no type question)
Ans:- Weren’t they the
keepers?
2) There's a London train that comes from Tunbridge Wells at ten tonight.
(Make compound sentence)
Ans:- There's a London
train and it comes from Tunbridge Wells at ten tonight.
A6. Vocabulary.
Fill in the missing letters to make the meaningful word.
1) c - r - er 2) su - p - r 3) ki - ch - n 4) f - i- nd
Ans:- 1) corner 2) supper 3) kitchen 4) friend
Activity Sheet No.4
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract:- The footsteps
drew neater. They came ------------ and she tried to push past him to the door.
A1. Global Understanding.
Choose the correct alternative.
1) Peter Crouch was looking through the crack / holes of the door.
2) Vidler was one of the owners/keepers of Scotney Castle.
3) The man in the kitchen had some difficulty/ had not any
difficulty to give the news.
4) Vidler brought good/bad news for Mrs. Adis.
Ans:-
1) Peter Crouch
was looking through the crack of the door.
2) Vidler was one of the keepers of Scotney Castle.
3) The man in the kitchen had some difficulty to give the
news.
4) Vidler brought bad news for Mrs. Adis.
A2. Complex Factual.
Describe the interaction between Vidler and Mrs. Adis.
Ans:- Vidler wanted to tell something to Mrs. Adis but he
felt it difficult. She asked him to speak. He replied that he had a bad news
for her and it was related to Tom. Mrs. Adis wanted to know about it quickly.
Vidler told her that Tom was outside the door. She couldn't control herself and
ran to open the door. He tried to stop her as he wanted to tell her everything.
A3. Analysis.
Peter Crouch repented for entering Mrs. Adis's cottage. Give its
evidence.
Ans:- Crouch recognized Vidler, one of the keepers of Scotney
Castle. He felt that they know where he was. They had followed him. They had
guessed that he had taken refuge with Mrs. Adis. It was all up. He thought that
he could think of things better. He must be cleverer at looking after himself
like other men.
A4. Personal Response.
Imagine your friend becomes criminal. Explain how you deal with
him or her.
Ans:- If my friend becomes a criminal, I ask him or her to
accept the mistake or crime and surrender before the police. I think we should
take the help of the police and take charge of the criminal to them.
A5. Language Study.
1) His legs suddenly refused to support him, and he sat down on the pile of sacks.
(Use - As soon as)
Ans:-
As soon as his legs refused to support him, he sat down on the pile of sacks.
2) He stood before her silently twisting his cap. (Make
compound sentence)
Ans:-
He stood before her silently and twisted his cap.
A6. Vocabulary.
Match the words given in 'A' with their meanings in 'B'.
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A |
B |
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1) refuse |
a) not exciting |
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2) numerous |
b) shelter |
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3) dulling |
c) speechless |
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4) tongue-tied |
d) various |
Ans:-
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A |
B |
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1) refuse |
b) shelter |
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2) numerous |
d) various |
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3) dulling |
a) not exciting |
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4) tongue-tied |
c) speechless |
Activity Sheet
No.5
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities
given below.
Extract:- ‘There’s
been a row,’ he said, down by ------------ always being better friends than he
deserved.'
A1. Global Understanding.
State whether the following statements are true or false.
1) The thief was stealing wood.
2) Tom was not dead.
3) Peter Crouch repented for killing Tom.
4) The keepers wanted to bring Mrs. Gain to give company to Mrs.
Adis.
Ans:- 1) The thief was
stealing wood. = False
2) Tom was not
dead. = False
3) Peter Crouch
repented for killing Tom. = True
4) The keepers
wanted to bring Mrs. Gain to give company to Mrs. Adis. = True
A2. Complex Factual.
Peter Crouch learnt that he had killed his friend Tom. Give his
reactions.
Ans:- When Peter Crouch learnt that he had killed his
friend Tom, he was shocked. He didn't think that he was Tom. In the shed he had
ceased to sweat and tremble. He was disappointed and did not want to escape
from that place. He repented over his folly.
A3. Interpretation.
The keepers suspect Peter Crouch for doing the crime. Give its
reasons.
Ans:- Peter Crouch used the gun and threw it. The keepers
found it and they recognised it was of Peter Crouch. He was sacked for stealing
corn and his situation was not good from that time. So he came to steal
rabbits. With this evidences, the keepers suspect Peter Crouch for doing the
crime.
A4. Personal Response.
After knowing that he had killed his friend Tom, Peter Couch
should ---------------------
Ans:- After knowing that he had killed his friend Tom,
Peter Crouch should come forward. As per my opinion, he should accept his
mistake and be ready to face the consequences. He should express regret and try
to console Mrs. Adis.
A5. Language Study.
1. They could not find a dry voice like hers. (Use - be able to)
Ans:-
They were not able to find a dry voice like hers.
2. We didn’t see his face, but we’ve got his gun. (Make complex
sentence)
Ans:-
Though we didn't see his face, we've got his gun.
A6. Vocabulary.
Write antonyms for the following from the extract.
1) allow 2) hope 3) unfaithful 4) alive
Ans:- 1) prevent 2) despair 3) faithful 4) dead
Activity Sheet
No.6
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract:- Peter
Crouch was standing upright now, ----------- He opened the door and silently
went out.
A1.Global Understanding.
Complete the flow chart using the hints given below.
A2. Complex Factual.
List some of the characteristics of Mrs. Adis based on the
incident.
Ans:- The
characteristics of Mrs. Adis include forgiveness, loving mother, firm, kind,
bold, silent etc.
A3. Analysis.
Mrs. Adis unlocked the door because ----------- (Guess the reason)
Ans:-
Mrs. Adis unlocked the door because she wanted to give a chance to Peter Crouch
to run away and save his life. She forgave him and donated life.
A4. Personal Response.
The best punishment is "forgiveness”. Give your views on this
statement.
Ans:-
The best punishment is ‘forgiveness’. Yes it’s true statement. Forgiveness
provides opportunity to change the behaviour. It leads to repentance. Many
times a person may commit a mistake or crime impulsively or under the force of
strong emotions. Such person gets chance to change life from criminal to normal
person.
A5. Language Study.
1) He couldn't bear it. (Use- be unable to)
Ans:-
He was unable to bear it.
2) 'No,’ said Mrs. Adis, "I haven't seen him. Not since
Tuesday." (Make indirect speech)
Ans:- Mrs. Adis firmly
declared that she hadn't seen him since Tuesday.
A6. Vocabulary.
Write any four words from the extract that are related to emotions.
Ans:- Nervously, glad, wrung, shivering, screamed, dragging footsteps etc. are related to emotions.
