Who did Patrick's Homework?
1. Some people find household ————— a bore, but I like to help at home.
Ans- chores
2. Who stole the diamond is still a —————— .
Ans- mystery.
3. This ———————— we are going to have a class exhibition.
Ans- semester.
4. ———————— , the elf began to help Patrick.
Ans- true to his word
5. Can you ————————————— this word in the dictionary?
Ans- look up
6. I started early to be on time, but I was ———————————. There was a traffic jam!
Ans- out of luck
7. She says she’s got a lot of books, but ———————————— I think most of them are borrowed.
Ans- between you and me
12 HONEYSUCKLE B. Use the clues given below to complete this crossword puzzle.
Across
1. very tired
Ans- Weary
2. had an angry look on the face
Ans- Scowled
3. short trousers
Ans- Breeches
4. a fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly
Ans- Glitch
5. a small and naughty boy-fairy
Ans- Elf
Down
6. work that must be done everyday, often boring
Ans- Chores
7. a basket with a lid
Ans- Hamper
8. gave a short, high-pitched cry
Ans- Shrieked
A. In the story Patrick does difficult things he hates to do, because the elf pretends he needs help. Have you ever done something difficult or frightening, by pretending about it in some way? Tell your classmates about it.
Or
Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phrases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other
For example:
You may say, “I am not fond of homework.”
Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.”
(not) be fond of (not) take to (not) develop a liking for (not) appeal to (not) be keen on (not) have a taste for
support, assist, with the aid of, help, be a boon, give a boost to
Ans- i) I am not fond of reading
My Partner- But my sister helps me with my lessons, and that boost my to my marks.
ii) My younger sister has taken me in playing carom.
My Partner- But she does not support me in indoor games.
iii) I have not develop my liking in cricket.
My Partner- My friends assured me that they will help me in playing cricket.
iv) I have appealed to my Physical training teacher to give me leave for the drill session.
My Partner- But playing outdoor games can be a boon to my health.
v) My friends are not so keen to score good marks.
My Partner- But my sister assured that she will help in my lesson to gain good marks.
vi) I always had a taste for delicious food.
My Partner- But my mother said that clean your bare hands with the aid of soap and water before touching the food.
A. This story has a lot of rhyming words, as a poem does. Can you write out some parts of it like a poem, so that the rhymes come at the end of separate lines?
For example:
Patrick never did homework. “Too boring,” he said. He played baseball and hockey and Nintendo instead.
Ans- i) The man with smallest size
He was sincere and wise
ii) Patrick loved to play, not to work
He wasted his time and pended work
iii) The elf promised to help and wear high tall hat
Patrick saved him from the naughty cat.
B. Look at these sentences.
1. “Too boring,” he said.
Ans- ''Homework is to boring to'', he said.
2. Cleaned his room, did his chores.
Ans- He cleaned his room and his chores.
When we speak, we often leave out words that can easily be guessed. We do not do this when we write, unless we are trying to write as we speak (as in the story). SPEAKING WRITING Rat
14 So, if we were to write carefully, we would say:
* “Homework is too boring,” he said.
* He cleaned his room and did his chores.
C. Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess
1. more and more books
Ans- My sister loves reading books more and more
2. too difficult
Ans- Science is to difficult to understand.
3. got up late, missed the bus
Ans- Last Monday, my brother got up late, and missed the bus for his school.
4. solved the mystery what is left out.
Ans- The detective solved the mystery of the crime scene.
D. Look at this cartoon by R.K.Laxman. Read the sentence given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner
* What is it about?
* Do you find it funny? If so, why?
* Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?
A House, A Home
WORKING WITH THE POEM
1. Do you agree with what the poet says? Talk to your partner and complete these sentences.
(i) A house is made of —————————————————––——— .
Ans- lifeless stone and brick
(ii) It has ————————————————————————————— .
Ans- glass windows, a courtyard, chimneys, tile floors, doors and a roof.
(iii) A home is made by —————————————————––——— .
Ans- loved ones comprising caring parents and children.
(iv) It has —————————————––——————————————— .
Ans- family members who understand and care for each other selflessly.
2. Now complete these sentences about your house and home
(i) My house is —————————————————––——————— —————————————————––—————————————— .
Ans- a structure made of bricks, stone and tiles. It has wide beautiful windows, a spacious bedroom, a warm and cozy living rooms and doors with curtains.
(ii) The best thing about my home is ————————————––—— —————————————————––—————————————— .
Ans- that all my family members are very loving and affectionate. We care for each other and avoid misunderstanding.
