Chapter- 2                 Humour


  • Question: What is the title of Unit 2?
    Answer: The title of Unit 2 is Humour.

  • Question: What does the word “Humour” mean?
    Answer: Humour means the quality of being funny or amusing.

  • Question: How many readings are included in Unit 2?
    Answer: There are three readings in Unit 2.

  • Question: What is the title of Reading A?
    Answer: The title of Reading A is The Never-Never Nest.

  • Question: What is the title of Reading B?
    Answer: The title of Reading B is Excuses, Excuses and Excuses….

  • Question: What is the title of Reading C?
    Answer: The title of Reading C is Uncle Podger Hangs a Picture.

  • Question: Which unit focuses on fun and laughter?
    Answer: Unit 2 focuses on fun and laughter.

  • Question: What type of literature is suggested by the unit title?
    Answer: Comic and humorous literature.

  • Question: Which reading deals with household problems in a funny way?
    Answer: The Never-Never Nest.

  • Question: Which reading is about giving excuses?
    Answer: Excuses, Excuses and Excuses….

  • Question: Which reading involves Uncle Podger?
    Answer: Uncle Podger Hangs a Picture.

  • Question: What is the main purpose of this unit?
    Answer: To entertain readers through humour.

  • Question: What feeling does humour create in readers?
    Answer: Happiness and relaxation.

  • Question: Who is shown in the picture on the page?
    Answer: Charlie Chaplin.

  • Question: Who was Charlie Chaplin?
    Answer: He was a famous actor and comedian.

  • Question: What quotation by Charlie Chaplin is given on the page?
    Answer: “I have many problems in my life. But my lips don’t know that. They always smile.”

  • Question: What does Chaplin’s quote suggest?
    Answer: Smiling helps us face problems in life.

  • Question: How is the quote related to humour?
    Answer: It shows the power of humour to overcome difficulties.

  • Question: What theme connects all three readings?
    Answer: Humour in everyday life.

  • Question: Which reading title is repeated for emphasis?
    Answer: Excuses, Excuses and Excuses….

  • Question: What kind of characters are usually found in humorous stories?
    Answer: Ordinary people with funny habits.

  • Question: What does humour help people forget?
    Answer: Worries and stress.

  • Question: Which unit encourages laughter while learning?
    Answer: Unit 2.

  • Question: What tone is expected in Unit 2 readings?
    Answer: Light and amusing.

  • Question: Why is humour important in literature?
    Answer: It entertains and makes learning enjoyable.

  • Question: Which reading likely involves a funny situation at home?
    Answer: Uncle Podger Hangs a Picture.

  • Question: What message does humour often carry?
    Answer: Life’s problems can be handled with a smile.

  • Question: How does humour benefit students?
    Answer: It reduces stress and increases interest in reading.

  • Question: What overall mood does Unit 2 create?
    Answer: A cheerful and joyful mood.

  • Question: What is the main idea of Unit 2 – Humour?
    Answer: To show the lighter side of life through funny situations.

  • Answer by Dimpee Bora