VIII English

Little Nino and My Secret Beard

A. Answer these questions within 20 words each.

1. Why was DJ so called?

DJ was so called because Nino wanted to make his Dadaji, his grandpa, the
DJ of the 21st century.
2. What were Nino’s favourite subjects?
Nino’s favourite subjects were airplanes, elevators, vehicles, computers and
Indian trains.
3. What, according to his grandfather, was Nino’s real secret?
According to his grandfather, Nino’s real secret was enquiry, for he would
never accept any answer until he was completely satisfied.
4. Why did DJ want to convince Nino to save water?
DJ wanted to convince Nino to save water because he would inspire his
friends and the message would be carried through.
B. Answer the questions in 30-40 words each.

1. How does DJ describe Nino?

Nino was barely six years old but his level of intelligence was beyond that of
most young adults and other adults too, including his grandfather. He knew
about the airspeed indicator and the altimeter and his favourite subjects
were airplanes, elevators, vehicles, computers and Indian trains.
2. Narrate the motorman’s experience with Nino.
The motorman was impressed by Nino’s interest and explained the working
of the controls but he was completely taken aback when Nino asked him
whether the Rajdhani engine was a WAP 5 or WAP 7. He was further shocked
when Nino asked which engine was used in the Duronto.
3. How do you know that DJ was nervous about talking to Nino regarding water
conservation?
DJ was nervous about talking to Nino regarding waster conservation because
he had to be fully prepared to answer all the innocent and improbable
questions that would rise in Nino’s mind. He had to plan the probable
questions that Nino would ask and prepare the answers.
4. Why was Nino given Gold Star at school one day?
Nino got a gold star in class one day for his essay on how kids can save water.
He had written on how kids could not save big rivers but could save a few
drops of water by following some practices. The teacher asked him to read
out the essay to the whole class.
5. List Nino’s methods to save water.
If you see a tap dripping, close it. Water some drying plants or tree in the
school compound with the water remaining in your water bottle. Nino had
also decided that he would use only one bucket of water for his bath instead
of using the shower. So, if a child like him could save five buckets of water
daily, grown-ups too could do so.
C. Answer these questions in 80-100 words each.

1. How do you think DJ felt when Nino described his essay to him? Justify your
answer.
When Nino described his essay to him, DJ felt quite impressed. His little
grandson who was barely six years old had listed ways to conserve water
when he had been wondering how to broach the topic of water conservation
to him. He was more and more intrigued as Nino went on to explain how
children like him could save drops of water even if they could not save big
rivers. Nino showed how a child could save five buckets of water daily by
using only one bucket of water instead of using the shower and DJ was not
only impressed but also very proud of what his grandson had written. He
claimed that he was a water warrior himself and used only a bucket of water
for bath. Nino, however had the last word when he said that DJ always kept
the tap on when he was shaving so he could grow a beard to reduce shaving
and save water. DJ was ready to comply with the suggestion and feels he
looks quite handsome with his beard.

2. Water scarcity is a problem which many people are not aware of. What do
you think accounts for this ignorance?
Water scarcity is certainly a problem that has attained monstrous
proportions. Most people are not aware of our depleting natural resources
and do not care to use water sparingly. They are indifferent to the problem
and feel that as long as they receive uninterrupted water supply, all is well in
their world. Many of them leave public taps open after using them, uncaring
of the water that is wasted. Some of them are either forgetful or unmindful
of the water that can get wasted if leaking taps are not attended to at the
right time. Some of them do not pay any heed to the programmes that are
conducted frequently to bring about awareness regarding the need to
conserve our natural resources.

Grammar

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
1. Wants
2. Eats
3. Is
4. Lost
5. Is
6. Is
B. Fill in the blanks with the correct option.
1. Were
2. Is
3. Likes
4. Are
5. Cancel
6. Marches
 C. Read this passage. Correct the errors of subject- verb agreement and
rewrite it.
India faces many environmental issues, some of which are air and noise
pollution. India’s population growth puts increasing pressure on the
environment and its natural resources. In the city of Ghaziabad, the rapid
urbanisation has caused a build-up of heavy metals in the soil. This is
being absorbed by the vegetables grown in the area. Air pollution in India
also a serious problem. Traditional fuels, such as wood and dung cakes,
account for around 90% of the rural energy used. Chullahs are a leading
source of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

Warned
A. Answer these questions within 20 words each.

1. What does the poet mean by the ‘Sands of time’?

By ‘Sands of time’, the poet means the years that have passed by.
2. Where would the birds chirp from?
The birds would chirp from sites unknown.
3. What does the poet ask us to plant?
The poet asks us to plant a better seed by tearing our old roots, weeding
and cultivating properly.

B. Answer these questions in 30-40 words each.

1. Name two things that the poet fears.
The poet fears the blue skies which are no longer clear. The stars which
had been bright have now become dim, hidden by the haze of pollution.
2. What has happened to the crystal clear waters of the ocean?
The crystal clear waters of the ocean have turned brown. They are now
littered as a result of pollution; the abundant fish and streaming rivers are
now a thing of the past.
3. What action should we take up now?
We should now plant a better seed by tearing out all the old roots. We
should cultivate by removing all weeds that hamper growth. We should
protect our waters, skies, wildlife and trees.

C. Answer these questions in 80 - 100 words each.

1. How does the poet bring out the truth of the proverb, ‘You reap what
you sow’? Give examples to support your answer.
The poet brings out the truth of the proverb, ‘You reap what you sow’, by
drawing a vivid picture of the environment as it stands today. Industrial
development and urban life styles are largely responsible for the pollution
that has affected the clear blue skies and dimmed the brightness of the
shining stars. Our ocean floors have been littered and their crystal waters
have turned brown. The birds that chirped from sites unseen have vanished
and the towering trees have been brought down to meet our needs for
paper. We have not valued what has been bestowed on us by nature; on
the contrary, we have abused what has been given and are now facing the
consequences of our actions.
2. The poet implies that we do not respect nature or its gifts to us. Do you
agree? Justify your answer.
I agree with the poet when she says that we do not respect nature or her
gifts. We do not preserve what has been given to us in abundance. We do
not take care of our natural resources, but we are responsible for the
depletion of these resources through our own actions. We waste paper,
thus causing many trees to be cut down. We waste water and electricity,
and we destroy the habitats of birds and animals to meet our requirements.
We litter our surroundings, uncaring of the harm caused to the
environment. Instead of planting more trees, conserving our birds and
animals that are on the verge of extinction, we indulge in actions that are
detrimental to the earth.

D. Read these lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. Treed towered high above

Trunks baring professed love
Birds chirping from sites unseen
Gone, paper joined pollution’s team
a. What does the poet mean by trees ‘baring professed love’?
By ‘trees towered high above/Trunks baring professed love,’ the poet
means to say that trees express great love by providing us with all that
we need. They give us shade to rest, fruits to eat and wood to build
our homes.
b. What do you understand by the last two lines of the extract?
The poet says that the birds that used to chirp all around us have
disappeared and the need for paper has destroyed the trees which
sheltered these birds. Both, pollution and paper are the reasons for
the disappearance of the trees and birds.
c. What picture comes to your mind on reading these lines?
The picture that appears is one of bleakness and despair. One can
neither see the lush green trees not hear the cheerful chirping of the
birds.

2. Protect what has been given for free

Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees
For once they’re gone, don’t you say
Consider yourself wanted of that fatal day
a. What is ‘free’?
Natural resources like water and air are free.
b. What does the poet mean by the ‘fatal day’?
By fatal day, the poet means the day when we will be deprived of all
natural resources and will have neither fresh air not water to drink.
c. Do you think that the poet is being unnecessarily anxious? Why/Why
not?
I do not think that the poet is being unnecessarily anxious because the
Earth’s resources are diminishing at an alarming rate and will be
completely destroyed if proper steps are not taken immediately.
The Great Indian Bustard
A. Answer these questions within 20 words each.
1. Who is Ms Paul?
Ms Paul is a wildlife researcher.
2. Where does the GIB live?
The GIB lives in wide open landscapes which have sparse grasses and shrubs.
3. How can we say that the GIB is not the heaviest bird?
Though the great Indian Bustard is the heaviest flier in Indi, the Kori Bustard
found in Africa is the heaviest.
4. How do high tension electric wires affect the GIB?
When a GIB dashes against high-tension electric wires located in its habitat,
it gets electrocuted.

B. Answer these questions in 30- 40 words each.

1. Explain the food habits of the GIB.
The GIB feeds on grass seeds, agricultural crops such as groundnuts and
millets as well as insects such as grasshoppers and beetles. It also eats
rodents and lizards. Its diet varies according to the season.
2. Why should the mother of GIB be careful?
The mother GIB has to be careful because the eggs are exposed to grave
danger from predators. Dogs often eat the eggs. She has to incubate the eggs
for 25 days before it is hatched and has to safeguard both the egg and the
chick and she has to do it all alone with no support from the male.
3. How many of these birds are still left? Where can they be found?
There are only 150 of these birds left in India. Most of them can be seen in
Rajasthan and Gujarat and there are some birds in Maharashtra, Karnataka,
Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

C. Answer these questions in 80 - 100 words each

1. Why does Ms Paul fear that the GIB may meet the same fate as the Dodo?
Ms Paul fears that the GIB may meet the same fate as the Dodo because
several factors threaten its existence. The bird is hunted in Pakistan and
poaching in prevalent in India. The expansion of agricultural fields and the
increase in mechanised farming have been responsible for the loss of natural
habitat of the GIB. Dogs often eat the eggs and sometimes when the GIB dash
against high-tension electric wires, they get electrocuted. Sometimes these
birds are also hit by fast-moving vehicles.

2. ‘Protecting any species requires joint efforts by research institutes, scientific

organisations, Government departments and NGOs.’ Explain.
The conservation of endangered species can only become effective when
people become aware of the factors that are responsible for the decline in
their numbers and take adequate steps to ensure that they are protected.
This can be carried out only if the research institutes, scientific organisations,
Government departments and NGOs work together. Research helps to
 understand the issues while the government can allocate the funds
necessary to carry out the steps advocated. It can also enact suitable laws as
well as ensure that they are implemented. NGOs can create awareness and
support conservation efforts.

3. Ms Paul tells Anup, ‘The future and safety of wildlife and the environment
lies in the hands of young people like you.’ How do you think people can help
to protect wildlife?
Young people have an important role in the conservation of wildlife. They
can research and find information regarding the endangered species, why
they are in danger and what steps can be taken to protect them. They can
share this information with their friends. Together, they can strive to spread
this message of conservation of the species and protection of their habitats.
As the youth are the future, they have to take up arms to protect the
environment, conserve natural resources and safeguard endangered species
by creating awareness and implementing the measures necessary to fulfil
their aim.

Grammar:

A. Fill in the blanks with the simple present tense from of the verbs in the
brackets.
1. Rises
2. Plays
3. Toll, opens
4. Rings
5. Drinks
6. Makes
B. Fill in the blanks with the present continuous tense form of the verbs
given in the brackets.
Reena is looking at the picture of a jungle. In it, three monkeys are
swinging from the trees, two pythons are hanging from the tree trunk
and a colourful bird is sitting on the treetop. An elephant is drinking
water from a pool. A leopard is lying still by the elephant. Four butterflies
are sipping nectar from the wild flowers. An orang-utan is smiling at a
baby giraffe.
C. Fill in the blanks with the past continuous tense form of the verbs given
in the brackets.
1. Was writing
2. Was waving
3. Was eating
4. Were you looking
5. Was sleeping
6. Was planning
D. Fill in the blanks with the present perfect tense from of verbs of your
choice.
1. Has lived
2. Has left
 3. Have worked
4. Has written
5. Has gone
6. Have bought
E. Fill in the blanks with simple past or past perfect tense form of the verbs
given in the brackets.
1. Took
2. Lost
3. Had left
4. Had gone
5. Had cooked
6. Had established
7. Had lived
8. Asked, had studied
VIII English
Planning a surprise
B. Answer these questions within 20 words each.
1. What were the sisters doing?
The sisters were knitting in the twilight.
2. What did Beth do when the clock struck six?
When the clock struck six, Beth swept the hearth and put a pair of slippers
down to warm.
3. Who was the best actress according to Jo?
According to Jo, Margaret (Meg) was the best actress.
4. Write the line (from a play) that Jo mutters while acting.
‘Is that a dagger that I see before me?’ is the line Jo mutters while acting.
C. Answer these questions in 30-40 words each.
1. Describe the room that the sisters were sitting in.
The room the sisters sitting in was comfortable with a fire in the hearth. The
carpet was faded and the furniture was plain but a good picture or two hung on the
walls, books filled the recesses, chrysanthemums and Christmas roses bloomed in
the windows, and a pleasant atmosphere of home peace pervaded it.
2. What did the old shoes indicate? What did the girls do thereafter?
The old shoes indicate that the March family did not have adequate money to
provide them with one of the basic needs of life. The girls brightened to welcome
who would soon return home. Meg stopped lecturing, and lit the lamp, Amy got
out of the easy chair without being asked, and Jo forgot how tired she was as she
sat up to hold the slippers nearer to the blaze.
3. Describe Mrs March.
Mrs March was a tall, motherly lady who was dressed plainly. She had a grey
cloak and an unfashionable bonnet but was noble – looking. She had a ‘can I help
you’ look about her, which was truly delightful. The girls thought their mother was
the most splendid mother in the world.
4. Where was Mr. March? How do you know?
Mr March had gone to serve as chaplain in the army. We come to know this when
Meg says that it is splendid of their father to go as chaplain when he was too old to
be drafted and not strong enough for a soldier.
5. What did Mr March’s letter say?
Mr March’s letter was a cheerful, hopeful letter, which was full of lively
descriptions of camp life, marches and military news. It overflowed with feelings of
fatherly love and longing for his daughters at home and contained his hope that
they would do their duty faithfully so that he would be even fonder of his little
women.
D. Answer these questions in 80-100 words each.
1. Describe how the girls plan to give their mother a surprise on Christmas.
The girls plan to give their mother a surprise at Christmas by each of them giving
her a gift instead of spending the little money they had on themselves. Meg decides
to give her a nice pair of gloves, Jo a pair of army shoes, the best that can be had,
and Beth says she would give her some handkerchiefs, all hemmed. Amy plans to
get her a little bottle of cologne, as she likes it. They would put all their gifts on the
table, bring her in, and see her open the bundles. They would make her think that
they were getting things for themselves and then surprise her with the gifts. They
would go shopping in the afternoon the next day to buy the gifts for their mother.
The girls’ eagerness to buy the things their mother needed shows how attached
they are to her and how willingly they forego what they would like to get for
themselves.

2. Why do you think Mr March’s letter made the girls take certain resolutions?
What does it say about the family at large?
Mr March’s letter not only showed his love and longing to be with his little girls
but also his expectations, and what he wanted each of them to be like. He trusted
them to remember all that he had told them and knew that they would be loving
to their mother, faithful to their responsibilities and overcome all the temptations
that many undermine their courage and resolution. The trust that the father had in
his daughters, the belief that he had in their ability to emerge stronger and better
after battling with the hard times they had to go through made the girls resolve to
be what he wanted them to be. So, Meg decides not to think of her looks so much,
Jo determines to do her duty and be a little woman, Beth quietly plans to be what
her father wants her to be and Amy promises to be better. This shows that the
family was closely knit by the bond of love and affection and no hardship would
dampen their spirit. The father was the force that guided the girls who were not
willing to disappoint him in any way.
Grammar:
A. Fill in the blanks with the simple future or future continuous tense form of
the verbs given in the brackets.
1. Will watch 2. Will be cooking 3. Will bark 4. Will be grazing 5. Will buy 6.
will be dancing
B. Fill in the blanks with the future perfect tense form of the verbs given in
the brackets.
1. will have worn 2. Will have reached 3. Will have healed 4. Will
have finished 5. Will have left 6. Will have made
C. Change the sentences from the active voice to the passive voice.
1. Marmee’s slippers were placed in front of the fire by Jo.
2. Something has been bought for Marmee by Meg.
3. Meg was told to lay the table for dinner.
4. The knock at the door was answered by Amy.
5. A letter has been written to the girls by their father.
6. Letters were not written from the frontline of the war by many people.
D. Change these sentences from the Passive voice to the active voice.
1. Somebody has made the beds.
2. They will clean the house every Sunday.
3. Who taught you to stitch?
4. Susan baked a delicious cake.
5. The mother carried the baby kangaroo in a pouch.
6. A forest fire destroyed the village.
Spelling:
1. Gorgeous 2. Deceive 3. Dialogue 4. Solitude 5. Encase
6. Predator

The Children’s Hour

A. Answer these questions within 20 words each.
1. What is the ‘Children’s Hour’?
The Children’s Hour is the time between the dark and daylight, when then
night is just about to set in and the day’s work comes to an end.
2. Who invades the poet’s castle?
The poet’s three daughters Alice, Allegra and Edith invade his castle.
3. How do the invaders enter the castle?
The intruders rush from the stairway, raid suddenly from the hall and
enter through three doors that have been left unguarded.
4. Where does the poet wish to keep the intruders forever?
The poet wishes to keep the intruders forever in the dungeon in the
round- tower of his heart.
B. Answer these questions in 30 – 40 words each.
1. What is the mood in the first stanza? Is there a shift in mood in the second
and third stanzas? Explain.
The mood in the first stanza is one of getting prepared for what is to
follow. The mood in the second stanza is one of eager expectation when
the father is looking forward to spending time with his children. Yes, there
is a shift in mood in this stanza and the next as after the description of
Children’s Hour, the precious time spent by the father with the children
is about the commence.
2. What do the invaders do to the poet?
The invaders enter the castle through three doors left unguarded. They
climb up into his turret over the arms and back of his chair. They surround
him, devour him with kisses and encircle him in their arms so that there
is no chance of escape.
3. Quote the lines that show that the poet welcomes the invasion.
I have you fast in my fortress,
And will not let you depart,
But put you down into the dungeon
In the round – tower of my heart.
C. Answer these questions in 80 – 100 words each.
1. Describe how the poet brings out his affection for the three invaders.
Mention the image he uses.
The speaker expresses his affection for his three daughters through
appropriate images. He is completely attuned to the sound of their
coming and is able to hear in the chamber above him the patter of little
feet. Their voices are soft and sweet; Alice is grave, Allegra is merry,
laughing and Edith has golden hair. They rush from the stairway and
swoop into his chamber from the hall. They climb into his lap over the
arms, back of his chair, and do not allow him to escape. They devour him
 with kisses and clasp him in their arms. He calls them blue – eyed bandits
who have dared to invade his fortress by scaling the wall. He wants to
hold them fast in his fortress and enclose them in his heart where they
will remain forever till the walls crumble to ruin.
2. The poet uses the language of an attack by an invading army or an
intrusion to describe his daughter’s actions. Do you think their manners
prompt him to do so? Justify your answer.
Yes, I think it is justified. The manner in which they approach the study of
the poet is identical to the strategies adopted by an invading army. They
come down the broad hall stairs stealthily, plotting and planning together
to take him by surprise. Then they suddenly rush from the stairway and
storm the hall through three doors that have been left unguarded. They
give him no chance of escape as they climb up into his lap over the arms
and back of his chair and surround him effectively lest he dares to get
away. Their arms are entwined around him; they devour him with kisses
much like an army descending on the enemy, till the poet is completely in
their control.

D. Read these lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. Do you think, O blue – eyed banditti,
Because you have scaled the wall,
Such an old mustache as I am.
Is not a match for you all!

a. Who are the blue – eyed banditti referred to here?

The blue – eyed banditti referred to here are the poet’s three
daughters Alice, Allegra and Edith.
b. How have they scaled the wall?
They had scaled the wall by coming in through three doors left
unguarded.
c. What does the speaker wish to convey through the last two lines of
the extract?
The poet wishes to convey that he is aware of all the tricks employed
by his daughters to come to him and he is quite prepared to welcome
them in his castle.

2. And there will I keep you forever,

Yes, forever and a day,
Till the walls shall crumble to ruin,
And moulder in dust away!

a. Who will be kept ‘there’ forever?

The poet’s three daughters Alice, Allegra and Edith will be kept there
forever.
b. What are the feelings of the speaker for the ones he wants to keep
forever?
 The poet is overcome by feelings of deep affection and love for the
ones he wants to keep forever.
c. Explain the last two lines of the extract in your own words.
The poet says that he will never let his daughters get away but will
keep them in the chamber of his heart till the day he crumbles to dust.

Sachin Tendulkar, the Master Blaster

A. Answer these questions within 20 words each.
1. Who did Sachin play cricket with when he was young?
Sachin played cricket with his colony friends when he was young.
2. Name his favourite players.
His favourite players were Sunil Gavaskar and the West Indian legend Viv
Richards.
3. How many sets of cricket clothes did Sachin have?
Sachin had only one set of cricket clothes.
4. Where was the camp held?
The camp was held in Shivaji Park.
5. How long did it take for Sachin to travel to the camp?
It took Sachin forty minutes to travel to the camp.
B. Answer these questions in 30 – 40 words each.
1. When did Sachin’s transition from playing with a tennis ball to playing
with a cricket ball happen?
Sachin’s transition from playing with a tennis ball to playing with a cricket
ball happened in Shivaji Park under the watchful eyes of Ramakant
Achrekar, the cricket coach at Shardashram Vidyamandir School.
2. Write a short note on Ramakant Achrekar.
Ramakant Achrekar was the cricket coach at Shardashram Vidyamandir
School. He started playing cricket at the age of eleven and played for a
number of Mumbai clubs, including the Gul Mohar Mills and Mumbai
Port, and played a first – class match for the State bank of India against
Hyderabad in 1963. He was one of the most accomplished coaches in
Mumbai when Sachin was growing up.
3. Describe Sachin’s selection process at Ramakant Achrekar’s camp.
Sachin was so nervous at the presence of Achrekar Sir that he couldn’t
prove his mettle at first. Achrekar Sir told Sachin’s brother Ajit that he
could not take him as he was too young. However, Ajit convinced Sir to
give him another chance and requested him to move away as his presence
was making Sachin nervous. Sir complied as Sachin hit the ball well and
was permitted to join the camp.
4. What was Sachin’s day like once he was accepted in the summer camp?
Sachin practised between 7.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. He went home for
lunch and returned in the afternoon to continue his training till late
evening. He had to travel forty minutes to reach the camp. He had to
catch an early – morning bus to make it to the camp on time. The schedule
was quite rigorous and he would be exhausted at the end of the day.
 C. Answer these questions in 80 – 100 words each.
1. Ajit was a great inspiration to his younger brother. Explain the statement
with examples from the text.
Ajit was a great inspiration to Sachin, knowing that Shardashram was the
best organised in its approach to cricket, he took him to Achrekar Sir’s
camp in Shivaji Park to be trained. When Sachin failed to impress Sir the
first time, he requested him to give his brother a second chance and
showed that Sachin was capable of playing well. For the first few days, he
accompanied Sachin to the camp and got him used to the routine. During
the bus journey, he would talk to Sachin about the nuances of batting.
Throughout his career, he has carefully retained the note containing some
thoughts about batting that Ajit gave him. It served as a very personal
coaching manual.
2. At the age of eleven, Sachin Tendulkar sacrificed his summer holidays to
practice cricket. Is it important to make sacrifices to achieve your goals?
Give reasons for your answer.
Yes, it is important to make sacrifice to achieve your goals. Unless you
focus on your objectives, you cannot fulfil them. What you need to
achieve, should be done with single – minded devotion and complete
concentration. This can be done only when you give up a few things to
devote all your time to attain the goal you have set for yourself. Very
often, people tend to get distracted by some temptations that come their
way. Distraction can completely lead you astray and you waste precious
time doing things which are unnecessary and make you unable to achieve
your goal. You may have to sacrifice hours of sleep and rest, recreation
and give up your comforts to achieve your goals, but all these sacrifices
will be worth it, for you will ultimately be able to attain what you want.
Grammar:
A. Write in indirect speech.
1. She asked whether they could play football there.
2. He asked where the goalkeeper was.
3. Ram asked Hari if he knew how to play hockey.
4. She asked what he liked to read about if he didn’t like fantasy.
5. The woman asked the waiter how much a cup of coffee was.
6. Maya asked me when I would go to Landour in Mussoorie.
B. Read the dialogue between two friends and then write it in indirect speech.
Arya greeted Vinay and asked him why he was walking so fast.
Vinay returned his greetings and said that he was running late. He had to be
at the field in fifteen minutes.
Arya asked him why he was going there.
Vinay replied that a table tennis competition would be held there the
following Saturday and the registrations opened that day.
Arya asked him if he was participating.
Vinay replied in the affirmative and said that he was very anxious.
Arya said that he too could play table tennis.
 Vinay said that was great as he needed a partner and asked if he would come
with him.Arya agreed and proposed that they should go.
C. Write these sentences in direct speech.
2. Meera said to Rohan, ‘Are you attending the concert on Saturday?’
3. Monu said, ‘I am going to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower.’
4. The little boy said to his mother, ‘Please give me a candy.’
5. The teacher said to the students, ‘Submit your assignments by the end of
the week.’
6. The frog said to the princess, ‘Will you marry me?’

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