Chapter 1.5
1. Adding different prepositions to the same action verb changes the meaning of the phrases, thus formed.
For example,
call out – announce
call at – visit
call for – summon
call up – make a telephonic call
2. Guess the difference in meanings of the underlined phrases.
(1) (a) He promised to look into the matter …………………….. .
(b) He asked me to look for his lost book …………………….. .
(c) I shall look forward to your arrival …………………….. .
Answer: (a) He promised to look investigate into the matter.
(b) He asked me to look search for his lost book.
(C) I shall look forward await eagerly to your arrival
(2) (a) An epidemic of cholera broke out in the village …………………….. .
(b) The thieves broke into the locked house …………………….. .
(c) They broke up their friendship …………………….. .
Answer: (a) An epidemic of started sudden’y cholera broke out in
(b) The thieves broke entered illegally a Into the locked house. forcibly
(c) They broke up their ended friendship.Buy bestselling books online
(3) (a) You must carry out your duty faithfully …………………….. .
(b) Please carry on with your work …………………….. .
(c) They carried off the trophy in the football matches …………………….. .
(d) Carry forward the remaining balance to the next page …………………….. .
Answer: (a) You must carry out complete: execute your duty faithfully.
(b) Please carry on with continue tork
(c) They carried off the won trophy in the football matches.
(d) You may carry forward to transfer the remaining balance to the next page.
Question 2.
(A) Pick out from the extract of the play two lines that provide evidence for each of the following.
Joan of Arc
(a) Her confidence
(1) …………………….
(2) …………………….
(1) The Dauphin will give me all I need to free Orleans.
(2) I will teach them all to fight for France.
(b) Her courage
(1) …………………….
(2) …………………….
Answer: (1) She really doesn’t seem to be afraid of anything.
(2) The Squire’s glare neither frightens her nor stops her.
(c) Her optimism
(1) …………………….
(2) …………………….
Answer: (1) If she can put some fight into him, she can put it into anybody.
(2) I don’t think it can be very difficult if God is on your side.
(d) Her determination
(1) …………………….
(2) …………………….
Answer: (1) I have arranged it all. You have only to give the order.
(2) Yqu said that you would not see me. But here I am.
(e) Her patriotism
(1) …………………….
(2) …………………….
Answer: (1) I will teach them all to fight for France.
(2) You and Polly will live to see the day when there will not be a single English soldier on the soil of France.
(B) Using the above points, frame a character-sketch of Joan of Arc, in your own words and write it in your notebook. Suggest an attractive title for the same.
answer : Joan of Arc was a brave and strong country girl, hardly seventeen or eighteen years old, yet full of extraordinary courage and confidence. She was not afraid of anyone or anything. Despite being young, she spoke boldly and directly, with a deep belief in herself and her mission.
She had immense faith in God and believed that with divine support, nothing was impossible. Joan was determined to free her country from the English rule. She set her mind on going to Orleans and inspiring the Dauphin (the prince) to fight back with courage.
Her optimism and strong will made others believe in her too. Even Squire Robert and the other soldiers felt that Joan could truly bring hope and courage to the weak-hearted Dauphin. Her deep love for her country and the burning desire to see it free from enemies made her a true patriot.
Joan confidently declared that she would rally the French army and ensure that no English soldier remained on the soil of France. Her fearless attitude, leadership, and selfless service made her one of the greatest heroines in the history of France.
Question 3.
From the extract, find what the following are compared to and why:
(a) as easy as …………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer: as easy as chasing a cow out of the meadow. This comparison is made because Joan was a country girl and had probably chased many cows out of the meadows. Besides, cows are docile creatures and can be driven away very easily.
(b) as mad as …………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer: as mad as Joan, for Joan was planning to go to the Dauphin, who was frightened, and motivate him to fight for Orleans.
(c) The Dauphin in Chinon is like …………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer: The Dauphin in Chinon Is like a rat In a corner, for just like a cornered rat gives up, he too had given up and refused to fight to save Orleans.
(d) The (enemy) soldiers will be driven away like …………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer: The enemy soldiers will be driven away like sheep. This comparison is made because sheep, always move in flocks and their herd mentality forces them to free if the leading ones flee.
(e) Joan of Arc is a bit of …………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer: Joan of Arc is a bit of a miracle because she is courageous, confident and determined enough to go to the Dauphin and motivate him to fight for Orleans, when everybody else had given up.
Question 4.
Say WHY? Write it in your notebook.
(a) Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire.
(b) Joan did not ask for many soldiers from the Captain Squire.
(c) Poulengey, Jack and Dick had offered to accompany Joan.
(d) French soldiers were always beaten in war.
(e) Captain Squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
Answer: (a) Joan wanted Captain Squire to give her a ’ horse, an armour and some soldiers and send her to meet the Dauphin. That was the reason she wanted to meet him.
(b) Joan did not ask for many soldiers from the Captain Squire because the Dauphin would give her all that she needed.
(c) Poulengey, Jack and Dick felt there was something about Joan, and that she was a bit of a miracle. Her words had put fire into them. They also felt that it was their last chance of saving OrleansHence they offered to accompany her.
(d) The French soldiers were always trying to save their lives, and would run away from the battlefield. Hence they were always beaten in war.
(e) Captain Robert Squire was uncertain about allowing Joan to go to the Dauphth. He could not believe that Joan would be successful In her mission. Even then, he could not withstand her determination and confidence; he also felt that this was the last chance of saving Orleans, and that there was something special about Joan. However, he did not want to be held responsible for anything; hence he said “I wash my hands of it.”
Question 8.
(A) Make the following sentences Affirmative without change of meaning.
(a) Negative : I am not so sure, now.
Affirmative : …………………………………………
(b) Negative : He will not be able to stop them.
Affirmative : …………………………………………
(c) Negative : I don’t remember.
Affirmative : …………………………………………
(d) Negative : I can do no more.
Affirmative : …………………………………………
(e) Negative : Sir, do not anger her.
Affirmative : …………………………………………
(f) Negative : I shall not want many soldiers.
Affirmative : …………………………………………
Answer: (a) I am a bit doubtful, now.
(b) He will be unable to stop them.
(c) I fail to remember.
(d) I can do only this much.
(e) Sir, please refrain from angering her.
(f) I shall want only a few soldiers.
Answer by Dimpee Bora
