NCERT solutions for English Kaveri Class 9 chapter 4 - Vitamin-M [Latest edition]

From your experience with an elderly person at home or in your neighbourhood, complete the following graphic organiser.

Now, discuss the points written in the organiser with your classmates and teacher.

Fill in the table given below. You may check your answers with the help of a dictionary.

Think of a tradition, story, or recipe passed down by grandparents or an elderly relative in your family. What does it mean to you? How does it connect you to your growing-up years? Share with your classmates and teacher.

Why did Grandpa dislike living in the city with his daughter?

Why did Vidya not want her father to go out alone?

Was Ravi in favour of his mother treating Grandpa like a child? How can you say so?

Would Ravi be able to keep up his promise to his mother?

Complete the flow chart by describing Grandpa’s day out.

Was Grandpa lost as feared by Ravi’s mother?

How would Ravi feel after seeing Grandpa?

Do you think Ravi’s mother will get to know about what had happened?

Describe how Ravi’s emotional reaction upon finding Grandpa safe at home reveals his feelings towards his grandfather.

What might be the significance of Grandpa’s habit of giving gifts to everyone on his birthday rather than receiving them?

Why do you think Grandpa gave Ravi a detective story book as a gift? What might this suggest about Grandpa’s awareness of Ravi’s actions earlier in the day?

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Choose the emotion displayed by the Grandfather.

1. regretful
2. apologetic
3. nostalgic
4. wistful

(ii) Complete the following sentence with a reason.

Grandpa hated the busy and noisy city life because ______.

(iii) Why did Grandpa come to the city despite his dislike for city life?

(iv) Choose an expression similar in meaning to, ‘you can even hear a leaf fall’.

1. end of one’s life
2. arrival of autumn
3. sign of good luck
4. pin drop silence

(v) State one advantage and one disadvantage of the Grandfather living in the house in town.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Choose the option that displays the tone of the Grandfather’s response.

1. apologetic
2. hurtful
3. calm
4. puzzled

(ii) Why was Ravi confused and embarrassed?

(iii) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason.

Ravi’s mother was impatient because ______.

(iv) State whether the following sentence is true or false.

Grandfather forgot that Ravi’s birthday was three months ago.

(v) Why did Grandpa say he didn’t know what kind of morning Ravi might have had?

Grandpa is portrayed as a person with failing memory in the beginning of the story. Give two evidences to disprove the statement.

Give two characteristic traits of the following character.

Grandfather

Give two characteristic traits of the following character.

Ravi

Give two characteristic traits of the following character.

Ravi’s mother

Why was Ravi worried about what Grandfather had at the tea stall?

Do you think it was easy for Ravi to follow his Grandfather? If yes, why? If no, why not?

‘Ravi is a good detective’. Give one argument in favour of and against the given statement.

Was Grandfather aware that Ravi was following him? How do you know?

In your opinion, who needs Vitamin-M? And why?

Some people believe society shows bias based on age (being young or old). Give an example where you might have experienced or observed such discrimination, when opinions were disregarded because of age.

Classify the words given in the box on the next page into movement words in Column 1 and sound words in Column 2. One example has been done for you.

Now, fill in the blanks with appropriate words from Column 1 or Column 2.

Detective Shankar, 1. ______ the mysterious suspect through the dimly lit side lanes, away from the 2. ______ of the city, quickened his pace 3. ______. The suspect’s heavy footsteps 4. ______ across the street, unaware of the pursuit. Shankar 5. ______ his magnifying glass had to 6. ______ behind the market stalls, 7. ______ through the lanes to avoid being seen. Shankar 8. ______ when he hit himself against a pole. This alarmed the suspect and he 9. ______ into the night leaving only the distant 10. ______ of the sleeping city behind.

Study the highlighted word in the given sentence from the text and fill in the boxes with synonymous words. You may refer to a dictionary.

Off he went, twirling his walking stick jauntily, leaving Ravi in a dilemma.

Fill in the table given below. Check your answers with the help of a dictionary.

Match the emotions/expressions in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. One meaning is extra.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

I walked (i) ______ (through, between, against) the village, crossed a bridge (ii) ______ (over, under, beside) a brook, and found a quiet garden (iii) ______ (among, near, across) a cottage. Sitting on a bench (iv) ______ (on, at, in) the garden, I enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. Later, I strolled (v) ______ (beside, through, along) a riverbank, exploring the forest and heading (vi) ______ (into, towards, beyond) the unknown.

Read the following dialogues from the story.

1. “Shall we play chess or watch the cricket match on TV, Grandpa?” asked Ravi.
2. “Who are you?” said the little boy’s mother.
3. “What did you both do today?” asked Ravi’s mother.
4. “Have you forgotten?” countered Grandpa.
5. A small child came up to him and asked, “Are you playing hide and seek?”

Now, choose the correct answer:

1. The words in the quotes are (i) ______ (exclamatory/interrogative) sentences.
2. Sentences 1, 4, and 5 are (ii) ______ (Wh-/Yes, No type) interrogative sentences.
3. Sentences 2 and 3 are (iii) ______ (Wh-/Yes, No type) interrogative sentences.
   So, there are (iv) ______ (two/three) types of interrogative sentences.
4. Let us have a quick glance at a few guidelines to remind you of the changes while transforming from direct form of speech to indirect. You can ask your teacher for more inputs.

Complete the following sentences in reported speech.

Arvind asked Priya if she 1. ______ for which Priya replied in the affirmative and said that they 2. _____. Priya further asked Arvind 3. ______ . Arvind replied in the negative and said that 4. ______ every weekend. He further enquired 5. ______. Priya responded by saying that they 6. ______.

You will listen to a podcast on meditation. As you listen, complete the sentence with not more than three exact words that you hear.

Meditation is a form of yoga that usually refreshes the mind and helps with ______.

You will listen to a podcast on meditation. As you listen, complete the sentence with not more than three exact words that you hear.

Meditation leads to a better health condition both ______.

You will listen to a podcast on meditation. As you listen, complete the sentence with not more than three exact words that you hear.

Meditation also aids in lessening undesirable feelings and improving ______.

You will listen to a podcast on meditation. As you listen, complete the sentence with not more than three exact words that you hear.

It is advised that we meditate every day so that it becomes a ______.

You will listen to a podcast on meditation. As you listen, complete the sentence with not more than three exact words that you hear.

Meditating on a daily basis is beneficial in comfortably tackling ______.

Intonation refers to the pitch of the voice while speaking. In questions, intonation can indicate the sentiment or the expected response.

Now, revisit the story and select different questions. Work in pairs and practise speaking them aloud according to the examples shared.

Make a presentation about a brief personal experience related to taking care of an older person. For example, mention a specific individual you cared for or an occasion when you provided assistance to that person.

You may use the following prompts to structure your narration.

• Background of your experience
  1. The person I had the privilege of taking care of was...
  2. I found myself in a caregiving role for...
  3. I took on the responsibility of caring for...
• Reflect on what you learned about yourself during this caregiving experience.
  1. Did you discover any new qualities or strengths in yourself?
  2. How did this experience contribute to your personal growth?
• Caring for someone taught me valuable lessons about myself, including...
• In this role, I learned that I possess the ability to...
• One significant realisation about me during this experience was...
  1. Discuss what you learned about the older person you were caring for.
  2. What insights did you gain into their needs, preferences, or challenges?
  3. How did your understanding of aging evolve through this experience?
• Understanding the needs and preferences of the older person, I learned that...
• Their challenges offered insights into the difficulties of aging, such as...
• Caring for them deepened my understanding of the ageing process, particularly...

As you read in the story, we have a lot to learn from our elderly. Based on the lessons learned from them, write an article for your school magazine on the topic ‘Our Inspiring Elderly’.

Organise the article in the manner given below.

Follow the steps given below to write an article about your skills and passions.

• Write the title at the top and your name and grade below it.
• Paragraph 1: Give a brief introduction to the topic. Focus on the main idea, but do not give any details.
• Paragraph 2: Give details to support the main idea,how the elderly inspire. Include examples, facts, and quotations.
• Paragraph 3: Elaborate on how they overcame challenges and the inspiring impact on you.
• Paragraph 4: Conclude with a final comment on the topic and leave the reader with the most important ideas to think about.

Revisit the story and choose the image that correctly displays Grandpa’s walking stick.

A picture is worth a thousand words!

Explore and revisit memories.

Collect a few memorable photographs of yourself and your family. Make a slide show. Mention the following:

• When and where was it clicked?
• Who are the people in the photograph?
• Why is it memorable for you?

You must have read stories about taking care of the family members of all age groups in English and also in your own language. Now, read the story given below. Discuss with your classmates and teacher.