2. What qualities should a team leader have ?

Elaborate
with examples from poem.

Ans. The poem "The Commentator" doesn't directly show

a leader, but it hints at qualities that align with the quote
about inspiring greatness. A great leader would be like the
commentator who:

 Motivates with enthusiasm and inspiring descriptions

 Plans strategically, using tactics like substitutions.

 Recognizes and utilizes individual strengths.

 Fosters a unified team spirit through "we" language.

These qualities empower a team to achieve great things
together.

Taking charge - A team leader should always be in the

lead. In "The Commentator", we see Markey doing this. He
is always in the front and taking charge of everything....

Short Questions

1. How did the commentator begin the commentary ?

Ans. The commentator begun the commentary by

welcoming the viewers to a international match
between England & Holland

2. Where was the match being played.

Ans. According to the commentaror, the match was

played at No. 4, Florence terrace

3. What was the condition of the pitch ?

 Ans. According to the commentator, the pitch was in
a superb condition

4. Who was England’s captain? How old was he ?

Ans. Markey – the commentator himself, is playing

the match and he is the Captain of England team.
Markey is only 9 years old.

5. Who was Mrs. spence ? How did she react to the

events happening around her ?

Ans. Mrs. Spence is the person living in the

neighbourhood. When the ball hit Mrs. Spence next
door, she did not let markey get the ball.

Reference to Context.

1. Jinking skilfully past the dustin. And neat flick

inside the cat there.

a. What is going on in these lines.

Ans. Markey was playing football and suddenly
avoiding other players and changing his direction he
passes the ball past the dustbin and a cat there.
b. Who was in possession of the ball here ?
Ans. Danny Markey was in possession of the ball
here.
c. Whom did he get the pass from ?
Ans. He gets the pass from Keegan
2. She is shaking her head, She is not going to let
Markey Have his ball
a. Who is ‘she’ in these lines?
Ans. ‘she’ is referred to the lady in the
neighbourhood – Mrs. Spence
 b. Why was she shaking her head ? What did it
signify ?
Ans. She was shaking her head as a sign of
refusal or disapproval. It signifies that she is not
willing to let Markey have his ball back.
c. Was Markey able to get the ball at last ? How ?
Ans. Yes. Markey was able to find the ball near a
compost heap near Mr. Spence’s House.
3. And that’s marvellous news, For the hundred
thousand fans gathered here.
a. What was the marvellous news ?
Ans. The marvellous news is that Markey was
able to find the ball back
b. Where were the fans gathered ?
Ans. The fans were gathered in Florence terrace
c. Hyperbole – The poet is exaggerating the
number of fans as Hundred thousandswhich in
reality in not true.