Chapter 5 

                                         My Teacher Sees Right through Me


1.What is the boy dreaming about in the story?

Answer: The boy is thinking about how to avoid doing his homework and planning excuses for not completing it.


2.Have you ever left your homework unfinished? Why?

Answer: Yes, sometimes I leave homework unfinished due to lack of time, being busy with other tasks, or forgetting.


3.Why is it important to complete homework on time?

Answer: Completing homework helps in learning, practicing lessons, and developing responsibility.


4.Have you ever made an excuse for not doing your work? How did you feel afterward?

Answer: Yes, I once told my teacher I was sick when I hadn’t done my homework. I felt guilty afterward because I knew I lied.


5.Why do you think the story is titled “My Teacher Sees Right Through Me”?

Answer: The story is titled so because the teacher can easily detect the boy’s lies and excuses, showing he cannot be fooled.


6.What was the first excuse given by the student for not doing his homework?

Answer: The student said, “It’s much too hard” as the first excuse for not completing his homework.


7.How did the teacher respond to the excuse “It’s much too hard”?

Answer: The teacher said, “You didn’t try,” pointing out that the boy didn’t even attempt the homework.


8.What was the second excuse the student gave?

Answer: The student said, “My dog ate it,” as his next excuse for not doing the homework.


9.Why did the teacher know the dog couldn’t have eaten the homework?

Answer: The teacher said, “You have no dog,” showing he knew the boy was lying.


10.What did the student claim he did instead of chores?

Answer: He said he “went out running” and “had chores to do,” giving false reasons to avoid homework.


11.How did the teacher respond to the claim of jogging?

Answer: The teacher replied, “You never jog,” revealing the student was lying.


12.What was the student’s excuse about watching TV?

Answer: The student said he had chores, but the teacher said, “You watched T.V.,” pointing out the truth.


13.What did the student say about seeing the doctor?

Answer: He claimed, “I saw the doctor,” as an excuse for not doing homework.


14.How did the teacher respond to the doctor excuse?

Answer: The teacher said, “You were with me,” showing the student’s lie was immediately detected.


15.Why was the student sad at the end of the story?

Answer: The student was sad because the teacher, who is also his father, could see through all his fibs and could not be fooled.


16.What is the main theme of the story?

Answer: The main theme is honesty and the futility of lying, showing that parents and teachers often know the truth.


17.Why is it hard to fool a teacher when the teacher is your parent?

Answer: Because parents know their children well and can easily detect when they are lying or making excuses.


18.What lesson does the story teach about excuses?

Answer: The story teaches that making excuses for not doing work is wrong and can lead to disappointment and loss of trust.


19.How does the story show the importance of honesty?

Answer: It shows that being honest and doing work on time avoids trouble, guilt, and being caught in lies.


20.What emotions does the student experience throughout the story?

Answer: The student feels nervous, guilty, and finally sad when the teacher detects all his lies.


21.What does “sees right through” mean in the story?

Answer: It means to detect or understand someone’s lies or intentions easily.


22.What is the meaning of “jog” in the text?

Answer: Jog means to run slowly for exercise.


23.What are “chores”?

Answer: Chores are routine daily tasks or work that one must do at home.


24.What are “fibs” according to the story?

Answer: Fib means a small lie or false statement, usually harmless but dishonest.


25.What does “fool” mean in the lines “It’s hard to fool the teacher”?

Answer: Fool means to deceive or trick someone into believing something false.


26.How can “fool” be used as a noun? Give an example.

Answer: As a noun, fool means a person who lacks sense or judgment. Example: “Most people think he is a fool for ignoring advice.”


27.Give an example of using “watch” as a verb and a noun.

Answer: Verb: “I watch TV every evening.”

Noun: “I bought a new watch yesterday.”


28.Give an example of using “drink” as a verb and a noun.

Answer: Verb: “I drink water after running.”

Noun: “I need a drink of water.”


29.Explain the word “muttered” in your own words.

Answer: Muttered means to speak quietly or in a low voice, often showing annoyance or secrecy.


30.Explain how the story uses the word “fibs.”

Answer: The story uses “fibs” to show small lies that the student told to avoid homework, which the teacher could easily detect.


31.Why did the student try to make excuses instead of admitting the truth?

Answer: The student wanted to avoid punishment and was lazy, thinking he could trick his father-teacher.


32.What could have happened if the student had been honest?

Answer: If he had been honest, he might have received guidance or help and avoided feeling sad or guilty.


33.How does the father-teacher’s knowledge of the student affect the story?

Answer: It makes it impossible for the student to lie successfully, showing the importance of trust and understanding between parent and child.


34.What does the story tell us about parental awareness?

Answer: Parents often know their children well, including their habits and behavior, making dishonesty difficult to hide.


35.How is humor used in the story?

Answer: Humor comes from the clever responses of the teacher to the student’s ridiculous excuses, making it funny but educational.


36.What is the moral of the story?

Answer: The moral is to be honest, complete your work on time, and not make excuses or tell lies.


37.How does the story show the relationship between father and child?

Answer: It shows trust, care, and authority, as the father wants the child to be responsible and honest.


38.What lesson can students learn from the teacher’s responses?

Answer: Students learn that honesty is valued, and lying can lead to embarrassment and loss of trust.


39.How does the story encourage responsibility?

Answer: By showing the consequences of avoiding homework and making excuses, the story teaches students to take responsibility for their work.


40.Can you relate this story to your own life? Explain how.

Answer: Yes, sometimes I try to make excuses for unfinished homework, but I realize honesty and completing work on time is better to avoid trouble and guilt.

Answer by Mrinmoee