Question 1

C. Unscramble the following sentences to make meaningful ones:

(a) records / flying / many / who / American aviator / was an / Amelia Earhart / set
(b) the first / across / woman / solo / to fly / the Atlantic Ocean / she / became
(c) a flight / July 1937 / the globe / Earhart / disappeared / somewhere / over the / Pacific / in / during
(d) was never / found / and / she was / officially declared / plane wreckage / lost / at sea / her
(e) century / her / disappearance / remains / of the / one of the / greatest / unsolved mysteries / twentieth

Accepted Answer

Solutions:
(a) Amelia Earhart was an American aviator who set many flying records.
(b) She became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
(c) During a flight to circumnavigate the globe in July 1937, Earhart disappeared somewhere over the Pacific.
(d) Her plane wreckage was never found and she was officially declared lost at sea.
(e) Her disappearance remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the twentieth century. — Each scrambled sentence is rearranged to form a meaningful sentence about Amelia Earhart's achievements and disappearance.
Step 1: Identify the subject and verb.
Step 2: Arrange phrases in logical order.
Step 3: Form complete sentences conveying clear meaning.

Question 2

Use capital letters, commas, and full stops to edit this paragraph.

In some parts of our country, there are frequent reports about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) which people claimed to have seen flying in the sky and which are believed to be space ships carrying aliens from other planets some people have given evidences to support their observations they said that they have found mysterious objects in paddy fields. Some others, after seeing a film on space said that they had seen unusual objects flying in the sky. Public panicked there were arguments and discussions all over the country. Police were on red alert Many community centres were established people become more vigilant gradually the number of sightings reduced.

Accepted Answer

Edited paragraph:
In some parts of our country, there are frequent reports about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), which people claimed to have seen flying in the sky and which are believed to be spaceships carrying aliens from other planets. Some people have given evidence to support their observations. They said that they have found mysterious objects in paddy fields. Some others, after seeing a film on space, said that they had seen unusual objects flying in the sky. The public panicked. There were arguments and discussions all over the country. Police were on red alert. Many community centres were established. People became more vigilant. Gradually, the number of sightings reduced. — Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.
Commas are used to separate clauses and items in a list.
Full stops are used to end sentences.
The paragraph is broken into meaningful sentences for clarity.

Question 3

Do you like riddles? Riddles make us think and attempt to solve puzzles through various ways and means. Read this riddle out loud and find answers to it. You can also discuss with your friends. You will notice that we speak out what we think. This is known as Think-aloud protocol. As you solve the riddles, speak out all the ideas that come to your mind to solve it.

Riddle 1

A farmer returns from the market, where he bought a goat, a cabbage and a wolf (what a crazy market). On the way home he must cross a river. His boat is small and won't fit more than one of his purchases. He cannot leave the goat alone with the cabbage (because the goat would eat it), nor he can leave the goat alone with the wolf (because the goat would be eaten).

How can the farmer get everything on the other side in this river crossing puzzle?

Accepted Answer

Solution:
1. The farmer takes the goat across the river first and leaves it on the other side.
2. He returns alone to the original side.
3. He takes the wolf across the river.
4. He leaves the wolf on the other side but takes the goat back with him to the original side.
5. He leaves the goat on the original side and takes the cabbage across the river.
6. He leaves the cabbage with the wolf on the other side and returns alone to the original side.
7. Finally, he takes the goat across the river again.

This way, none of the animals or the cabbage are left alone with their predator or prey. — The farmer must ensure the goat is never left alone with the cabbage or the wolf.
By ferrying the goat back and forth, he prevents any harm.
Step-by-step moves ensure safe crossing of all three items.

Question 4

Riddle 2

Three humans, one big monkey, and two small monkeys are to cross a river:

(a) Only humans and the big monkey can row the boat.
(b) At all times, the number of humans on either side of the river must be greater or equal to the number of monkeys on that side (or else the humans will be killed by the monkeys!).
(c) The boat only has room for two (monkeys or humans).
(d) Monkeys can jump out of the boat when it's on the river bank.

How will they cross the river? Help them out.

Accepted Answer

Solution:
This is a classic river crossing puzzle with constraints.

Step 1: Two humans cross the river.
Step 2: One human returns.
Step 3: The big monkey and one small monkey cross.
Step 4: The big monkey returns.
Step 5: Two humans cross again.
Step 6: One human and one small monkey return.
Step 7: Two small monkeys cross.
Step 8: One small monkey returns.
Step 9: The big monkey and one human cross.
Step 10: The big monkey returns.
Step 11: Two humans cross.

At each step, ensure the number of humans on either side is never less than the number of monkeys.
Monkeys jump out when the boat reaches the bank to maintain the rule.

This sequence ensures all cross safely without violating the conditions. — The key is to keep humans equal or more than monkeys on each side.
Only humans and big monkey can row, so plan crossings accordingly.
Monkeys jumping out helps maintain the balance.
Stepwise movement ensures safe crossing.

Question 5

'Rules are meant to be observed in spirit not only in letter'. Explain what you understand by this statement. Write an article in about 120–150 words on how the rules can be effectively implemented in the society and citizens can follow it in the true spirit. You may use any of the ideas given in the box. Follow the stages involved in the process approach to writing.

(a) Use it in the context of gender (protection of women's rights / dowry / female infanticide, etc.).
(b) In the context of environment (cutting of trees / poaching / pollution).
(c) Smoking in public / following traffic rules, etc. (add cartoons with fun facts, for example parking in front of no parking sign).
(d) In the context of value and self discipline.

Accepted Answer

Sample answer:
Rules are essential for maintaining order and harmony in society. However, merely following rules in letter without understanding their spirit can lead to misuse or superficial compliance. Observing rules in spirit means embracing the underlying values and purposes behind them.

For example, in the context of gender, laws against dowry and female infanticide must be followed sincerely to protect women's rights, not just to avoid punishment. In environmental issues, rules against cutting trees or pollution should be respected to preserve nature.

Effective implementation requires awareness, education, and a sense of responsibility among citizens. When people understand why rules exist and their benefits, they are more likely to follow them genuinely, leading to a better society. — The answer explains the importance of understanding the purpose behind rules.
It uses examples from suggested contexts.
It emphasizes awareness and responsibility for effective rule implementation.

Question 6

You have read and experienced how the little seagull learnt to fly and then the story of the mysterious black aeroplane. You have also read the story, 'All about a dog'. How were these experiences? You may have also experienced some such situations in your life: learning to ride on a bicycle, watching a cat or any other animal trying to jump over the wall, your own bitter experience in a difficult situation, etc. Think of such an experience and write down the points and develop the ideas into an outline. Write your experiences like a short story.

Accepted Answer

Sample approach:
1. Introduction: Briefly mention the stories read and relate to personal experience.
2. Describe the experience chosen (e.g., learning to ride a bicycle).
3. Mention challenges faced and feelings during the experience.
4. Describe how you overcame difficulties.
5. Conclude with the lesson learned or how the experience helped you grow.

Example:
I remember learning to ride a bicycle. At first, I was scared and kept falling. But with practice and encouragement, I gained confidence. Eventually, I could ride smoothly and felt proud. This experience taught me patience and perseverance. — The answer guides the student to organize thoughts into an outline.
It suggests including introduction, body, and conclusion.
Encourages personal reflection and storytelling.

Question 7

PROJECT

Go around your neighbourhood and talk to people, particularly elders, and collect riddles and puzzles in their languages.

- Ask them how and why such riddles could have emerged.
- Collect at least 10–15 riddles and write them in an order with information.
- Find out more about the riddle.
- Present it to the class as a chart and oral presentation.

Accepted Answer

This is a project activity requiring fieldwork and presentation.
Students should:
1. Interview elders and neighbours to collect riddles and puzzles.
2. Record the riddles in their original languages.
3. Gather information about the origin and purpose of these riddles.
4. Organize the riddles and information neatly.
5. Prepare a chart and oral presentation to share findings with the class.

No fixed answer; evaluation based on effort, presentation, and understanding. — The project encourages interaction, research, and presentation skills.
It helps preserve cultural heritage and develop communication abilities.

Question 8

What is the primary theme explored in the chapter 'Two Stories about Flying'?

Accepted Answer

Human aspiration to fly symbolizing freedom and courage — The chapter uses two stories to explore the theme of flying as a metaphor for freedom, courage, and overcoming limitations. Both stories highlight different aspects of this theme.

Question 9

Why was the young seagull afraid to take his first flight in 'His First Flight'?

Accepted Answer

Because he was afraid of the unknown dangers of flying — The young seagull was hesitant due to fear of the unknown and potential dangers that flying might bring, which is a natural response to new experiences.

Question 10

How does the mother seagull encourage her chick to fly in 'His First Flight'?

Accepted Answer

By watching anxiously and allowing him to learn through experience — The mother seagull supports her chick by encouraging but not intervening, allowing the young seagull to overcome fear and learn to fly independently.

Question 11

What happens to the young seagull when he first attempts to fly?

Accepted Answer

He falls into the air and flaps his wings desperately — The young seagull initially fails and falls but continues to flap his wings until he gains control and soars, symbolizing perseverance.

Question 12

What does the black aeroplane symbolize in Frederick Forsyth's story 'Black Aeroplane'?

Accepted Answer

Hope, divine intervention, or unexplained phenomena — The black aeroplane appears mysteriously and rescues the pilot, symbolizing hope and possibly supernatural help beyond human understanding.

Question 13

What challenge does the pilot face in the story 'Black Aeroplane'?

Accepted Answer

Engine trouble while flying over mountains — The pilot encounters engine trouble in a remote mountainous area, creating a dangerous situation that requires urgent help.

Question 14

How does the pilot feel when he sees the black aeroplane approaching?

Accepted Answer

Skeptical but hopeful for rescue — The pilot is initially doubtful about the black aeroplane but soon realizes it might be his only chance for survival.

Question 15

What is the significance of the black aeroplane disappearing after rescuing the pilot?

Accepted Answer

It suggests a supernatural or mysterious intervention — The disappearance of the black aeroplane adds to the mystery, implying that the rescue may have been extraordinary or beyond normal explanation.

T wo S tories about

T wo S tories about — Study Notes

Two Stories about Flying

His First Flight

Black Aeroplane

Practice Questions — T wo S tories about

All 7 Chapters in Words and Expressions 2