Prose 2- That Sunday Morning
SPIN A YARN
The starting of a story is given. Develop it into a
humorous story.
Once there lived a boy who
bragged endlessly about himself. He would
constantly tell his friends how smart, strong, and fearless he was. “I can
climb the tallest trees, outrun the fastest animals, and solve the hardest
puzzles!” he boasted one day. His friends, tired of his constant bragging,
decided to teach him a lesson.
One afternoon, they dared him to
climb the tallest tree in the park to prove his claims. “Of course, I can do it
blindfolded!” the boy said confidently, tying a handkerchief over his eyes. He
started climbing with great enthusiasm, while his friends tried hard to
suppress their giggles.
Halfway up the tree, he suddenly
felt something soft and furry brush against his face. “Is that a bird?” he
shouted nervously. “No,” his friends called out, barely able to contain their
laughter. “It’s probably a giant squirrel!” Panicking, the boy flailed his
arms, thinking he was under attack. He let go of the tree, landing safely on a
pile of leaves below.
When he removed the blindfold, he saw his friends laughing hysterically. “What squirrel?!” he demanded. They pointed to a harmless little twig with leaves stuck to it, the “giant squirrel” that had scared him. From that day on, the boy thought twice before bragging—because his friends always had another “challenge” up their sleeves!
Section I
Answer in one or two sentences.
1.Why did the family move to Patna?
Her father was posted in Patna. So the family moved to Patna.
2. Who was challenged for a race?
The girl was challenged for
a race.
3. Is the brother boastful? What makes you think so?
Yes, the brother boast, because many
times he had beaten and crowed (boasted)about it for days.
4. Why did the trees become a green blur?
The trees became a green blur because she pedelled very fast.
5. Which line tells you that the girl was faster than the
boy?
‘Soon I drew level with my brother
and then gradually I moved ahead’ – this line tells that the girl was faster
than the boy.
Section II
Read the events of the story. They are in the wrong order.
Put them in the correct
order.
And it charged straight at the cavalry officers on
horseback. 6
And so she flew onto the back of the cow. 4
So everybody panicked and made a general rush to safety. 7
The startled cow charged off in fear. 5
She applied the brakes, but was thrown off the cycle. 3
Just then she saw a lone cow in the middle of the road. 2
Finally the cow fell into a ditch and dislodged the girl. 8
The girl cried out in delight as she overtook her brother
on her cycle. 1
Section III
Based on your reading, put a (√) for the correct and (x)
for the incorrect statements.
1. The man didn’t want to get up because he was tired as he
was thrown into the ditch. (x)
2. The boy was rather unsympathetic to his sister. (x)
3. The girl was badly hurt. (x)
4. The boy and the girl were taken by the cavalry to explain
their action. (√)
5. They rode back home quickly. (√)
6. The girl admitted to her brother that she was badly
frightened. (x)
A. Answer the following questions.
1. How does Patna differ from Delhi?
Trees lining there were shady in Patna, but there were buildings and monuments in Delhi.
2. What was the girl determined to do? Why?
The girl was determined to win the race, because every
time her brother beats her in the race.
3. How did the cavalry officers look? What happened to them
finally?
The cavalry officers looked
brilliant. The horses were panicked and scattered.
Haughtily
means proudly or having or shoving arrogant superiority
4. Why did the girl reply haughtily?
The girl was not hurt. So the
girl replied haughtily.
5. Were the girl and her brother friendly with each other?
Yes. The girl and her brother
friendly with each other.
6. "I think it would be nice if we moved quickly from
here.”
a. Who does ‘I’ refer to? – I
refers to the girl.
b. Why did they want to move quickly from there?
Her brother saw one of the horse
riders coming with scowl face. So they wanted to move quickly from the place.
B.Think And Answer
1. Work in groups. Discuss and have a debate on life in
bustling cities and life in calm towns.
Life in bustling cities is
exciting, with many jobs, big buildings, and lots of activities. Everything
moves fast! Calm towns, however, are peaceful, with fewer people, open spaces,
and quiet streets. Cities are great for adventure and learning, while towns are
perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Both are special!
2. Imagine you are the girl and give a different ending to
the story.
If I were that girl, I would go straight to
the cavalry officers and tell all the truth. I will apologize for what had
happened and ask for forgiveness.
C. Match the phrases with their meanings.
Phrase: Phrases are groups of two or more words that work
together to perform a single
grammatical function in a sentence. Phrases do not contain a
subject or a predicate.
drew level with - rose to an equal level
whoop with glee - shout with enthusiasm and happiness
jammed on the brakes - tried to
stop the motion immediately
clung for dear life - as if one’s life depends on it
charged up the road - ran very quickly
in panic
beat a hasty retreat - to leave a place
quickly
D. Refer to a dictionary and find out the meaning of the
words given below.
beam – To smile broadly and happily
smile – a
pleasant expression of the face
guffaw – A
loud laugh
laugh – To
make a sound expressing amusement
giggle – to
laugh in a high pitched silly manner
E. Read the sentences given below. Fill in the blanks with
the correct form of the appropriate laughter words from the exercise above.
1. Kavitha's face beamed with
joy as she arrived in India.
2. The show was enjoyed by all the audience, and they laughed out loudly all the while.
3. When I tickle Nishanth, he always makes a loud guffaw.
4. Bharani didn't mean any harm; he just did it for giggles.
5. Things will calm down; you just keep smiling.
F. Pick the word from the text that is similar to the words or phrases given
below.
1. Threatening
and extremely angry – scowl.
2.A heavy
blow or hit – thump
3.
Happening gently and slowly – Gradual
4. Any
building of a past age, regarded as a historically important place – Monument
5. Bad luck – Misfortune
G. Match each word with its antonyms.
1. shady - sunny
2. bored –interested
3. glee - misery
4. panic - calm
5. hasty –slow
Make a sentence of your own for any five words from the
above.
1. It was sunny when I
went to the market.
2. She was interested in
making clay models.
3. Slow and steady wins
the race.
4. They meditated in a
calm place.
H. Here is a humorous story. But there are some words
missing. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks to complete the story.
Then give a title and a moral to the story.
Once there three lived
friends Vani, Kavi and Sumi. They always played pranks on one another. One day
Vani bought some delicious berries and she
decided to share them with her friends . Kavi
and Sumi were delighted to see the berries.
The three of them sat and started eating the berries. Suddenly Sumi decided to
play prank on Kavi. When she looked under her
chair she saw a small heap of berry seeds.
She stealthily pushed the heap of seeds under Kavi’s
chair. Then Sumi said, “What is this Kavi? You are so greedy!
You alone have eaten so many berries.” Kavi felt bad
and didn’t know what to say. Vani looked here and there. When she looked under Sumi’s
chair there were seeds. So, she replied “Sumi, Kavi was at least greedy, but
see yourself. You have eaten all the berries
including its seeds.” Then Kavi understood that her friend had just played a
trick on her and then all three of them laughed
heartily.
Topic: Three Friends .
Moral : Have fun without hurting
.
USE GRAMMAR
J. Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with suitable
words.
1. The car
was moving too fast
2. The lift
is moving slowly
3. Joanna did
her classwork neatly
4. Keerthi
Vasan arrived on time
5. Paul happily plays cricket
with his friends.
6. Suguna often helps her mother at home.
K. Read the sentences and put the adverbs in the correct
boxes. Give two more examples of your own in each box.
1. Anand has
decided to submit his project tomorrow.
2. The cat
ran behind.
3. Paraman
sang in the choir happily.
4. We never
come late to
the office.
5. The stray
elephant was set free in the forest yesterday.
6. Arun and
Vimala usually complete their homework on time.
7. Raghav
looked at his sister affectionately.
8. I prefer
to leave early.
Adverb
of manner :
Happily
Affectionately
Neatly
Slowly
Adverb
of time :
Tomorrow
Late
Yesterday
Early
Next week
Evening
Adverb
of frequency :
Never
Usually
Often
Regularly
Adverb of place :
Behind
Up
down
L. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences. Use a
different
colour to write the adverbs.
1.
Was/somebody/there/nearby/standing.
There was somebody
standing nearby.
2.
Came/Anand/to/school/early.
Anand came to
school early
3.
Softly/Murali/speaks.
Murali speaks softly
4.
Beautifully/the
house/have/they/decorated.
They have
decorated the house beautifully.
5.
English/classes/during/always/we/English/speak.
Always we speak
English during English classes.
M. Pick the words from the
box and put them in the appropriate column
kindly, soft, sweet, everywhere, bright, constanly, few,
then, huge, loudly
|
Adverb |
Adjective |
|
kindly |
soft |
|
constanly |
sweet |
|
Then |
bright |
|
loudly |
Huge |
|
everywhere |
few |
N. Work in groups and write a paragraph on “Laughter is the best
medicine.”
Laughter is the best
medicine. It can relieve us from any kind of stress, making life more enjoyable
and less burdensome. In today’s fast-paced world, life has become monotonous,
and people are often too busy to prioritize their health. Stressful work schedules
and daily responsibilities leave little time for relaxation and joy. A hearty
laugh not only lightens the mood but also strengthens relationships, boosts the
immune system, and enhances mental well-being. To sum up, laughter is a simple
yet powerful way to lead a healthier and happier life, reminding us of the
importance of maintaining a sense of humor.
O. Look at the cartoon strips. Create your own humorous story.
Two friends, Rohan and Mohan,
were enjoying a cheerful walk up a hill. While playfully teasing each other,
Rohan accidentally pushed Mohan, who tumbled down the slope with a yell.
Feeling guilty, Rohan rushed to help but lost his balance and rolled down after
him. Both landed in a heap under a coconut tree.
As they sat up, rubbing their
bruises, two coconuts decided it was their turn to join the fun. Thud!
Both friends got bonked on the head. They stared at each other, comically
holding their swollen bumps.
But instead of being angry,
they burst into laughter, realizing how ridiculous the situation was. To make
the most of it, they cracked open the coconuts and enjoyed the refreshing
water, sipping away and giggling over their misadventure.
