Balbharati solutions for English Kumarbharati [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board chapter 4.2 - The Luncheon [Latest edition]

Talk with your partner and discuss the following question:

1. Have you ever been invited to lunch, at any hotel, by your friend?
2. What was the occasion?
3. Did you enjoy the lunch? Why?

Discuss in pairs:

People with foibles are often not conscious of them. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

As you know, every country has its own currency. Find out the currency of at least 6 countries along with their current exchange rate in India, with the help of the internet. One is done for you.

For example, Switzerland: franc; 1 franc = 66.73 INR

Choose the correct option from the bracket and fill in the blanks given below.

(addressed, luncheon, generously, unwise, insist)

The chief guest ______ the students.

Choose the correct option from the bracket and fill in the blank given below.

(addressed, luncheon, generously, unwise, insist)

The crow was ______ to sing.

Choose the correct option from the bracket and fill in the blanks given below.

(addressed, luncheon, generously, unwise, insist)

I invited my relatives to ______.

Choose the correct option from the bracket and fill in the blanks given below.

(addressed, luncheon, generously, unwise, insist)

Parents always ______ on children to be allrounders.

Choose the correct option from the bracket and fill in the blank given below.

(addressed, luncheon, generously, unwise, insist)

The king decided to donate his wealth among his subjects ______.

Go through the story again and find out various instances which create humour in ‘The Luncheon’. Complete the table by picking up various humorous instances and the particular line from the story. One is done for you.

Who said these words/sentences? Under what circumstances?

Although the author was not a vindictive man, he was very happy to see her weigh twenty one stone and had finally had his revenge. What makes him say this? Explain.

There are quite a few places where the author uses the expressions ‘My heart sank, panic seized’ etc. What was the reason for this? Explain.

What are the instances which create humour in “The Luncheon”?

Describe the use of irony and humour in “The Luncheon”.

Pick out the words and phrases in the story that indicate that the author was not financially well off. One is done for you.

After reading the story, put the following events into correct order:

1. She gave me her last kind advice how to improve my eating habits.
2. I met her in the theatre after many years and I could hardly recognize her.
3. Twenty years ago, I lived in Paris and earned just enough money to get by.
4. I was really scared what could happen when I would pay the bill.
5. “I never eat anything for luncheon.”
6. I ordered a mutton chop for myself.
7. She had read a book of mine.
8. She ordered asparagus.
9. She suggested him to invite her to a famous and expensive restaurant.
10. I didn’t have dinner for the rest of the month.

Irony is the expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite. Describe the use of irony in ‘The Luncheon’. Pick the sentences from the story that are examples of irony. Fill in the table ‘A’ the general direct meaning while in table ‘B’ its hidden meaning or the opposite meaning intended by the speaker. One is done for you.

Fill in the blank with a word or a phrase given in the bracket in its appropriate form.

(startle, catch sight of, overload, water, pass)

“I never ______ my stomach”, she said.

Fill in the blank with a word or a phrase given in the bracket in its appropriate form.

(startle, catch sight of, overload, water, pass)

I was ______ when the menu was brought.

Fill in the blank with a word or a phrase given in the bracket in its appropriate form.

(startle, catch sight of, overload, water, pass)

The author ______ the guest at the play.

Fill in the blank with a word or a phrase given in the bracket in its appropriate form.

(startle, catch sight of, overload, water, pass) 

I had seen asparagus in the shops, my mouth often ______ at the sight of them.

Fill in the blank with a word or a phrase given in the bracket in its appropriate form.

(startle, catch sight of, overload, water, pass)

The author’s guest was ______ through Paris.

Use the appropriate article.

I have just had ______ snack.

Use the appropriate article.

I have ______ cup of coffee in the morning.

Use the appropriate article.

I want just ______ ice cream and coffee.

Use the appropriate article.

Author and his guest gave ______ order and then waited for ______ asparagus to be cooked.

Classify the following words in the given table appropriately.
(modest, luncheon, generously, rank, restaurant, appearance, large, expensive, watch, coffee, brought, afford, practical, apartment, moment, brightly, started, thoroughly)

Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates.

Lack of rain could cause draught. (possibility/condition)

Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates.

Abhi could perform well in his school days. (suggestion/past ability)

Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates.

Instead of playing computer games you could play real games with friends. (past ability/suggestion)

Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates.

Could I use your computer for surfing net? (possibility/request)

Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates.

We could go on an excursion, if we didn’t have exam. (suggestion/condition)

Fill in the gaps with appropriate Prepositions to make the passage meaningful.

I waited ______ the airport ______ Atlanta. My old school-mate was going to arrive ______ New Airlines ______ Mumbai, ______ 21^st ______ March the year 2018. We had not met ______ 40 years ______ 1978. She was going to stay ______ a week ______ me ______ Atlanta ______ 21^st ______ 27^th ______ March, 2018.

My joy knew no bounds, when I saw her ______ 40 years. ______ home, I introduced her ______ my family. Then I took her ______ a big mall ______ shopping. It was just ______ my house. We went ______ the street and climbed ______ using the elevator, ______ the staircase.

On the occasion of Diwali, write a letter to your friend to invite him/her to celebrate the festival in an innovative way. Use the following hints.

• time and place
• other friends are also invited
• special dish is prepared
• post lunch fun programmes, innovative activity

1. “The Phantom Luncheon” by Saki.
2. “The Ant and the Grasshopper” by William Somerset Maugham.

Form 4 groups of the class. Every group will visit the school’s library or use internet to read both the creations of Saki and W. S. Maugham. After reading them, every group will summarise both the creations and later read out in the class.