Question 1

Lencho lost all his crops. How does he manage the situation? Does he harm anyone by his action? How do others think of him? What is your judgement of him? He received 70 pesos and he thought 30 pesos had been stolen.

Accepted Answer

Lencho lost all his crops due to a hailstorm. He manages the situation by praying to God for help, showing his faith and hope. He does not harm anyone by his action; his prayer is a personal appeal to God. Others think of him as a simple, faithful man, perhaps a little naive. My judgement of him is that he is a man of strong faith and hope, who trusts in divine help in times of distress. When he received 70 pesos instead of 100, he thought 30 pesos had been stolen because he expected full help from God and was disappointed with the partial amount. — Lencho's character is revealed through his actions and thoughts. Despite losing everything, he remains hopeful and turns to God for help, showing his faith. His action does not harm anyone, indicating his innocence. Others' perception and his own judgement reflect his simplicity and faithfulness. The misunderstanding about the money shows his trust in God and his disappointment.

Question 2

Now, write the character sketch of Lencho and the tailor.

Accepted Answer

Character Sketch of Lencho: Lencho is a poor farmer who has great faith in God. Despite losing his entire crop to a hailstorm, he remains hopeful and prays for help. He is simple, honest, and trusting, as shown by his belief that God will send him money. He is also a little stubborn, as seen when he thinks the post office employees have stolen part of the money.

Character Sketch of the Tailor: The tailor is a kind and helpful man who works in the post office. He is practical and understands the situation of Lencho. Along with his colleagues, he decides to help Lencho by collecting money to send to him. The tailor is compassionate and generous, showing human kindness and empathy. — Lencho's character is built on faith and simplicity, while the tailor represents kindness and practical help. Both characters highlight different human qualities: faith and hope versus empathy and generosity.

Question 3

Read the following description about two persons, Raavi and Mohini. Now, write a description of any one of the above based on the details given. You may follow the process approach to writing. First, you read the given information in the box and make a list of describable (adjectives) points used for each person, in your own words. Secondly, take the help of these points to develop an outline in sentence form. Thirdly, use the outline and prepare the first draft of the description of the person and then edit the draft. Prepare the final copy after making all changes.

Accepted Answer

Choose either Raavi or Mohini and write a descriptive paragraph based on the given details.

Example for Raavi:
Raavi is a handsome young man who works as an engineer in a manufacturing firm. He enjoys making, fixing, and repairing things. Although he does not like to play games, he goes for a morning walk every day. He loves watching television and goes to the movies three times a month. Raavi is congenial and supportive, making him a pleasant person to be around.

Example for Mohini:
Mohini is a middle-aged lady who is a playback singer. She studied music and enjoys being with people, often participating in social functions. She loves music and reading books. Mohini is firm and purposeful but does not get time to exercise regularly due to her busy schedule.

Follow the process approach: brainstorm adjectives, outline the description, draft, revise, proofread, and write the final copy. — The question guides the student to write a descriptive paragraph using the process approach. It helps in organizing thoughts and improving writing skills by following steps like brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, proofreading, and finalizing.

Question 4

You may have come across some people in your neighbourhood who might have inspired you with their actions. Talk to them about— their childhood, their education, job, their likes and dislikes; their contribution to the enrichment of their village or town, job, country, etc.; their interesting features and characteristics. Request for their pictures. Based on the collected information, write their portraits and present it to the class.

Accepted Answer

This is a project work requiring students to interact with inspiring people in their neighborhood. Students should collect information about their childhood, education, job, likes and dislikes, contributions to society, and interesting characteristics. They should also request pictures. Using this data, students will write portraits and present them to the class. This activity promotes collaborative learning, research skills, and writing abilities. — The project encourages real-life interaction, data collection, and presentation skills. It also fosters teamwork and language use in meaningful contexts.

Question 5

What is the main reason Lencho writes a letter to God in the story 'A Letter to God'?

Accepted Answer

To ask God for financial help after a hailstorm destroyed his crops — Lencho writes a letter to God asking for a hundred pesos to sow his field again and to support his family until the next crop comes up after a hailstorm destroyed his entire cornfield.

Question 6

Arrange the following events from 'A Letter to God' in the correct sequence: 1) Lencho writes a letter to God, 2) The hailstorm destroys the cornfield, 3) The postmaster sends money to Lencho, 4) Lencho receives seventy pesos.

Accepted Answer

2, 1, 3, 4 — First, the hailstorm destroys Lencho's cornfield (2). Then Lencho writes a letter to God asking for help (1). The postmaster and his colleagues collect money and send it to Lencho (3). Finally, Lencho receives seventy pesos (4).

Question 7

Which of the following best describes Lencho's attitude towards the post office officials after receiving seventy pesos?

Accepted Answer

He blames them for stealing thirty pesos — Lencho believes that the post office officials have stolen thirty pesos from the money sent by God, showing his distrust towards them despite his faith in God.

Question 8

What does Lencho’s unwavering faith in God during the calamity primarily illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Hope and trust in divine help — Lencho's faith represents hope and trust in God’s support even in the face of disaster, which is a central theme of the story.

Question 9

In 'The Trader and the Tailor', what was the trader's wager with the tailor?

Accepted Answer

The tailor would not be able to steal a coil of thread from him — The trader wagered that even with a hundred attempts, the tailor would not be able to steal a coil of thread from him without his knowledge.

Question 10

What strategy did the tailor use to steal from the trader in the story?

Accepted Answer

He distracted the trader with jokes while cutting extra pieces of cloth — The tailor engaged the trader in amusing conversation and told funny stories, distracting him while secretly cutting extra pieces of satin and stitching them into his own clothing.

Question 11

Complete the following sentence with the correct word: The tailor was known for being _____, meaning inclined to steal things.

Accepted Answer

light-fingered — The term 'light-fingered' means inclined to steal things, which describes the tailor's skill in cheating and stealing.

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