NCERT solutions for इंग्लिश पूर्वी इयत्ता ८ chapter * - The Case of the Fifth Word [Latest edition]

Work in pairs. Solve the crossword puzzle given below with the clues in the form of anagrams.

Across:

3. Declare 6. Tucks 7. Heart 9. Felt 10. Sown 12. Sword 13. Evil

Down:

1. Aces 2. Read 4. Tool 5. Alps 6. Hooks 8. Mane 11. Loves

Work in pairs. Match the different meanings of ‘case’ in Column 2 with the correct usage in the sentences in Column 1. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

Complete the following statement with suitable reason. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

Leroy’s nickname was Encyclopedia and everyone called him by that name because ______.

Complete the following statement with a suitable reason. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

At the dinner table on Tuesday night, Chief Brown stared at his cream-of-mushroom soup as ______.

Complete the following statement with a suitable reason. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

Encyclopedia sat quietly at the dinner table because ______.

Complete the following statement with a suitable reason. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

Nolan put the will on the kitchen table because ______.

A fact is something that can be proven true or false. A fact is not based on people’s beliefs. An opinion on the other hand is a belief, feeling, or judgement, and can vary from one person to another. An opinion cannot be proven.

Identify which of the following statements from part I and II of the story are facts or opinions. One example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

1. Encyclopedia’s father was the Chief of Police. - Fact
2. Everyone thought that Chief Brown must be the smartest police chief in the country.
3. An encyclopedia is a book or set of books filled with facts from A to Z.
4. Leroy’s friends said that he was like a library and computer rolled into one, and more user-friendly.
5. Two masked men held up the Diamond Mart on Sixth Avenue.
6. Nolan and Davenport had met while both were in prison in South Carolina.
7. Chief Brown’s hunch was that Davenport and Nolan decided to hide the loot until things cooled down.
8. Nolan wrote a four words code to tell Davenport where he had hidden the stolen jewellery.

Complete the table by choosing the character traits of Leroy given in the box below. There is an extra word that you do not need. One example has been done for you.

Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason.

Chief Brown’s dilemma can be called unique because ______.

(ii) What can be inferred about why Encyclopedia never spoke of the help he gave his father?

1. He is shy and lacks confidence in his abilities to share his insights.
2. He wants to avoid the jealousy others might feel about his skills.
3. He desires to blend with the other boys to prevent seeming different.
4. He is embarrassed about being smarter than most adults around him.

(iii) The parents choose not to call their son ‘Encyclopedia’. Select the reason that is false.

1. For them he is more than his unique abilities; he is their child, with a personal identity.
2. Calling him by his real name reflects their affection and the desire to acknowledge him as an ordinary boy.
3. They want him to be remembered as different from the others around.

(iv) What does the writer mean by the fact that Leroy was ‘stuck with’ the name Encyclopedia?

Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.

(i) What does Chief Brown’s reaction of shaking his head suggest about his understanding of the four words?

1. He is confident that the words are a clue.
2. He is confused, unable to make sense of the words.
3. He believes the words are random and meaningless.
4. He thinks the words are unrelated to the case.

(ii) Identify whether the given statement is true or false.

Mrs. Brown explained the actual meanings of the individual words rather than decoding the hidden message behind them.

(iii) What does Mrs. Brown’s inability to decode the words suggest about the message?

(iv) Complete the following sentence suitably.

The purpose of Encyclopedia’s reminder in the last line of the extract was to ______. (refocus the discussion on the context of the crime/suggest that the coded message was meant for Davenport/imply that the message was likely a clue about the location of the stolen jewellery)

Nolan and Davenport were very close. Support this statement with evidence from the text.

Why did Davenport disappear right after the jewellery hold-up? What might his plans have been if, Nolan had not died?

What does Mrs. Brown’s interest in the case tell us about her?

Explain why Chief Brown was proud of his son.

Why were Chief Brown’s suspicions regarding Nolan and Davenport justified, even when there was a lack of concrete proof?

Analyse the role of the four-word coded message in the story.

Write a character sketch on Leroy with the help of the character traits table given in ‘Let us discuss’ section.

You may begin it like this:

Encyclopedia was a knowledgeable eighth grader who never forgot a fact that he read.

Match the phrasal verbs from the text given in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. You may refer to a dictionary.

Now, fill in the blanks with the phrasal verbs given in Column 1.

1. Finally, some important evidence about the case has ______.
2. After I ______, I understood that I had made a big mistake.
3. I couldn’t ______ why he was angry with me.
4. He ______ his special coat and went to his friend’s birthday party.
5. Ravi forgets to do his homework but he ______ it as teacher didn’t ask for it that day.
6. I do not know what to ______ his behaviour.

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence by choosing the correct word pairs from the box given below.

After running for 50 kilometres last ______, I felt ______ for two days.

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence by choosing the correct word pairs from the box given below.

When the committee met yesterday, they brought ______ local cases to the ______.

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence by choosing the correct word pairs from the box given below.

While learning to drive, Rina used too much force on the ______, causing the car to ______ down.

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence by choosing the correct word pairs from the box given below.

He has composed a beautiful ______ of music in order to bring ______ to thousands of people.

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence by choosing the correct word pairs from the box given below.

She was busy ______ her hair not caring about the ______ flowers in her garden.

Leroy solved the mystery of the missing fifth word with his critical thinking abilities. Work in pairs to solve the puzzles given in the illustrations below and infer what they say. One example has been done for you.

Answer: Top secret

Find the correct order for the following spoonerisms.

1. knowing sits
2. it’s roaring with pain.
3. plaster man
4. blarm wanket
5. tars and crucks
6. shake a tower
7. bead a rook
8. mardon me padam

Fill in the blanks with the words in the box given below to complete the following sentences. There are two extra words that you do not need.

Detective stories are exciting, keeping readers guessing (i) ______ the real culprit is. They take place in settings (ii) ______ clues are hidden carefully. (iii) ______ the mystery seems tricky, a clever detective always finds answers. Readers often wonder (iv) ______ criminals leave small but important clues. The challenge is to decide (v) ______ suspect is guilty. (vi) ______ the truth is revealed, everything makes sense. But one may wonder (vii) ______ they could have solved it themselves. These stories are fun (viii) ______ they make readers think till the very end.

Combine the following pair of sentence using the word given in bracket.

We gave him the signal. He was waiting for the signal. (that)

Combine the following pair of sentence using the word given in bracket.

We went to a place. The incident occurred there. (where)

Combine the following pair of sentence using the word given in bracket.

Teacher said she would retire soon. She is now nearly sixty. (who)

Combine the following pair of sentence using the word given in bracket.

It was the day. Half the class was absent. (when)

Transform the sentence given as an example from direct speech to indirect speech.

Mrs. Brown asked ______.

Transform the sentence given as an example from direct speech to indirect speech.

Mrs. Brown questioned Leroy ______.

Transform the sentence given as an example from direct speech to indirect speech.

Mrs. Brown inquired ______.

Transform the sentence given as an example from direct speech to indirect speech.

Mrs. Brown asked Chief Brown ______.

Transform the sentence given as an example from direct speech to indirect speech.

Mrs. Brown inquired ______.

Rewrite the following sentence in Reported Speech.

“Why did you stop talking to me?” asked Rohan.

Rohan questioned ______.

Rewrite the following sentence in Reported Speech.

“Did you enjoy the family gathering yesterday?” asked my aunt.

My aunt asked ______.

Rewrite the following sentence in Reported Speech.

“When will you visit us again?” asked my grandmother.

My grandmother inquired ______.

Rewrite the following sentence in Reported Speech.

Madavi said to Ravi, “Will you come with me to meet our old teacher tomorrow?” asked Madavi.

Madavi asked Ravi ______.

Rewrite the following sentence in Reported Speech.

My friend said, “What gift are you planning to give your brother?”

My friend inquired ______.

Rewrite the following sentence in Reported Speech.

“Shall I carry these notebooks to the staffroom, Ma’am?” asked Veenu.

Veenu asked her teacher ______.

Read the conversation between Aditi and Rahul.

Complete the following paragraph by transforming the dialogue in indirect speech.

Aditi asked Rahul 1. ______.

Rahul replied that he had noticed a man wearing a blue jacket drop it off.

Aditi asked Rahu 2. ______.

Rahul replied that it had been around 6.45 p.m.

Aditi further inquired 3. ______.

Rahul said that he had worn a hood, so he couldn’t see his face.

You will listen to a podcast about ways of improving observation skills. As you listen, mark the statements 1–4 as true or false.

1. Observation skills help improve your common sense.
2. Rushing through tasks helps you focus better and observe more.
3. Taking notes or making sketches helps with what you observe.
4. Incorporating tips on observation skills will soon lead to success.

You will once again listen to the podcast. As you listen, complete the given sentence by filling in the blank with one to three exact words you hear.

It is important to slow down and ______ to notice several aspects around you more clearly.

You will once again listen to the podcast. As you listen, complete the given sentence by filling in the blank with one to three exact words you hear.

The more senses like hearing and smelling you use, the more ______ you absorb.

You will once again listen to the podcast. As you listen, complete the given sentence by filling in the blank with one to three exact words you hear.

People who are ______ tend to be better observers because they seek to understand what they notice.

You will once again listen to the podcast. As you listen, complete the given sentence by filling in the blank with one to three exact words you hear.

When you make a note of things, it helps reinforce the ______ in your memory.

You will once again listen to the podcast. As you listen, complete the given sentence by filling in the blank with one to three exact words you hear.

Practising mindfulness helps a person stay ______ with their surroundings.

Read the following words from the text loudly with the help of pronunciation guide given in brackets.

Now, practise reading the following words.

Work in groups of five or six. Conduct a group discussion on the topic, ‘The Interesting Aspects of a Mystery Story’.

Guidelines:

• The moderator initiates the discussion inviting the speakers to share their views onthe subject.
• The speakers take turns to put forth their viewpoint using polite expressions to agree or disagree.
• The speakers may interrupt by raising their hands to add or clarify a point.
• The moderator ensures equal participation of all the members in the group, consolidates views, and calls upon other speakers to respond.
• The moderator sums up the points of discussion, suggests guidelines for future action and thanks the members of the group.

Note: Choose a moderator. Decide upon the duration of the discussion.

A report is written for an event that has already occurred. The purpose of a report is to provide first-hand details of an incident or event. It presents the information in a proper sequence.

Read the sample report written about the ‘Inter-school Football Tournament’ organised by your Vidyalaya.

Note the format, content, and language used.

Now, as a member of the Artand Craft Club, write a report on an ‘Inter-school Art Exhibition’ organised by your school. Include the necessary details.

Work in pairs. Read the words and observe the images given below. Check if your answers match. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

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These are optical illusions which may trick the eye and make you think that you can see two different things.

Read the steps to play a language game—Name the Mystery Object.

1. Divide the class into teams.
2. Each team chooses an object and prepares three hints to enable the other teams to name the object.
3. Each team takes turns to name the object given by the other team.
4. If a team names the object with the first hint, they get 20 points, with the second hint 10 points, and with the third hint 5 points.

One example with three hints:

1. I display information for all to share, with a swipe I’m clean and bare.
2. I am rectangular or a square, whom neither teacher nor student can spare.
3. I am mostly black, sometimes green, now in white too I am seen.

Visit the library and look for an encyclopedia. What is it? Check how it is different from a dictionary. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.

A thesaurus is a reference book or digital tool that provides a collection of words with similar meanings, allowing users to find alternative words or phrases to express the same idea. Choose any five words and find out their alternative words from the thesaurus.