Question

Read the following passage and do the activities:

A1. Write whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’:  (2)

1. Mrs. Srivastava had to do some shopping.
2. A large shady tamarind tree grew at one end of the bazaar.
3. Mrs. Bhushan was fanning herself with a small handkerchief.
4. Mrs. Srivastava’s husband was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore’s grocery shop.

Mrs. Srivastava had to do some shopping. She gave instructions to the ayah about looking after the baby and told the cook not to be late with the mid-day meal. Then she set out for the Pipalnagar market place, to make her customary tour of the cloth shops.            A large shady tamarind tree grew at one end of the bazaar, and it was here that Mrs. Srivastava found her friend Mrs. Bhushan sheltering from the heat. Mrs. Bhushan was fanning herself with a large handkerchief. She complained of the summer, which she affirmed, was definitely the hottest in the history of Pipalnagar. She then showed Mrs. Srivastava a sample of the cloth she was going to buy, and for five minutes they discussed its shade, texture and design. Having exhausted this topic, Mrs. Srivastava said, ‘Do you know, my dear, that Seth Govind Ram’s bank can’t even pay its employees? Only this morning I heard a complaint from their sweeper, who hasn’t received his wages for over a month!’            ‘Shocking!’ remarked Mrs. Bhushan. ‘If they can’t pay the sweeper, they must be in a bad way. None of the others could be getting paid either’.            She left Mrs. Srivastava at the tamarind tree and went in search of her husband, who was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore’s photography shop, talking with the owner.

A2. Complete the following web:  (2)

A3. Complete the following sentences by using the correct form of the phrases from the bracket:  (2)

[complained of, at the end of, set out for, in search of]

1. There is an Old Shiv Temple ______ the village.
2. The travellers ______ early in the morning ______ the tour.
3. Yesterday, the people in Popular Colony ______ irregular supply of water in their area.
4. The farmer left his farm _______ his lost cow.

A4. Do as Directed.  (2)

1. Mrs. Srivastava has to do some shopping. (Pick out the infinitive.)
2. I heard a complaint. (Begin the sentence with ‘A complaint ....’.)

A5. Personal Response:  (2)

Do you like online shopping? Why?

Answer 1

A1. 

1. This statement is true.
2. This statement is true.
3. This statement is false.
4. This statement is false.

A2.

A3. 

1. There is an Old Shiv Temple at the end of the village.
2. The travellers set out early in the morning for the tour.
3. Yesterday, the people in Popular Colony complained of irregular supply of water in their area.
4. The farmer left his farm in search of his lost cow.

A4. 

1. Infinitive: to do
2. A complaint was heard by me.

A5. Yes, I like online shopping. Online shopping provides an unmatched level of convenience. Shoppers can browse and buy a wide range of products from the comfort of their homes with just a few clicks. There is no need to travel to physical stores, deal with traffic or parking, or adhere to store hours. Online shopping is especially useful for busy people or those with limited mobility, as it allows customers to purchase products anytime and from anywhere with an internet connection.