Lesson 8 A Village Cricket Match KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS

Lesson 8 A Village Cricket Match KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS

 

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Lesson 8 A Village Cricket Match KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 ENGLISH SOLUTIONS

II.COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS :

A.Answer the following questions briefly :

1. Name the two teams:

– Fordenden and the Invaders.

 

2. Name the fielders in the field mentioned in paragraph 1:

– Livingstone, Shakespeare Pollock, Mr. Southcott, Mr. Hodge, Mr. Harcourt.

 

3. What behavior of Livingstone, Pollock, and Southcott shows that they are tense?

– They balanced on their toes, hopped about, breathed audibly, and showed visible excitement.

 

4. What is the humorous reference to the Major in the first paragraph?

– He had somewhat “lived down the quart and a half,” indicating his previous drinking.

 

5. Why didn’t Sexton and the postman take a run when it was possible?

– They were cautious by nature, one being old and the other a government official, avoiding unnecessary risks.

 

6. How does the writer take a dig at the government officials?

– By portraying the postman’s cautious behavior, typical of a government official, implying bureaucratic stereotypes.

 

7. a) What comparison does the writer make when describing the ball striking Boone’s stomach?

– It’s compared to a red-hot cannon-ball hitting a Spanish galleon.

 

b) What is humorous about the comparison?

– It exaggerates the impact of the ball on Boone’s stomach in a dramatic and humorous way.

 

8. Why was Boone angry after catching the ball?

– He was angry because catching the ball caused him physical discomfort and he had not wanted to catch it in the first place.

 

9. a) What is the chief invention of Sir Isaac Newton referred to here?

– Gravity.

  

b) What does “the ball in the sky battling against the chief invention” mean here?

– It means the ball’s flight trajectory defying gravity momentarily before falling back to earth.

 

10. Who ran like “a pair of high-stepping hackneys”?

– The blacksmith and the baker, running to complete a run for the injured runner Joe.

 

11. a) Why were the three batsmen running for a run?

– They all ran towards the same wicket to complete a run, realizing their mistake simultaneously.

 

b) How were they running?

– They were running with excitement and confusion, resembling a chaotic race.

 

12. What fatal mistake did Hodge make?

– He changed his decision on who should catch the ball, causing confusion among the fielders.

 

13. How did Mr. Pollock finally catch the ball?

– He grabbed it off the wicket-keeper’s trousers after it bounced around amidst chaos.

 

14. a) What was Napoleon’s dictum?

– “It was impossible to have too many men upon a battlefield.”

 

b) How did Mr. Hodge disagree with the dictum?

– He felt there were too many fielders concentrated around the ball, causing confusion.

 

15. Who won the match?

– The match ended in a tie, though initially only Mr. Hodge, the youth in the blue jumper, and Mr. Pollock knew about it.

B. Close Study :

Read the following extract carefully. Discuss in pairs and then answer the questions given follow that

1. The thunderbolt struck him in the midriff like a red-hot cannon ball upon a Spanish galleon and the sound of drumstick upon an insufficiently stretched drum.

a. What does “thunderbolt” refer to?

– The “thunderbolt” refers to a cricket ball hit fiercely by the batsman.

 

b. Who did it strike?

– It struck Boone, a fielder in the cricket match.

 

c. In the simile, what are the two things compared?

– The simile compares the impact of the cricket ball on Boone’s midriff to a red-hot cannonball hitting a Spanish galleon.

 

d. How is the comparison humorous?

– The comparison is humorous because it exaggerates the impact of the cricket ball on Boone, making it sound like a grand and dramatic event.

 

e. What are the sounds referred to?

– The sounds referred to are the impact of the ball on Boone’s midriff, likened to the sound of a drumstick on an insufficiently stretched drum.

 

f. Bring out the humour in this comparison.

– The humor lies in the exaggerated comparison that turns a simple cricket incident into a theatrical and exaggerated event, adding comedic effect to the description of the scene.

 

III. PARAGRAPH WRITING:

Discuss in pairs/groups of four each the answers to the following questions. Individually note down the important points for each question and then develop the points into one-paragraph answers.

 

1. The approach of the Sexton, the Postman, the Blacksmith, and the Baker to the game is typical of their profession. Elaborate.

 

– The sexton is strong from digging and hits the ball with power.

– The postman is cautious, reflecting his careful job.

– The blacksmith is strong and fierce, as he has to be in his work.

– The baker is supportive and helps the blacksmith run, showing teamwork.

– Each character’s approach to cricket reflects their daily work habits and skills.

 

2. How does the “uncertainty and disorganization among the ranks of the invaders” add to the humour?

 

– Many fielders move towards the ball, causing confusion.

– Captain Hodge changes his mind about who should catch the ball.

– Fielders bump into each other and fall, creating a chaotic scene.

– Mr. Harcourt runs around Boone, giggling.

– The professor’s complex calculations are in vain as the ball lands on his head.

 

3. Write a short note on the status quo episode.

 

– Captain Hodge tells Livingstone to catch the ball.

– Then, Hodge changes his mind and tells Bobby Southcott to catch it.

– Both players try to catch the ball, causing confusion.

– They bump into each other and miss the catch.

– The ball hits Boone and trickles down, leading to a tie in the match.

 

4. This extract contains many humorous situations.

a. Pick out any three situations and write them down.

Three humorous situations:

– The youth in the blue jumper screams and falls to avoid the ball.

– Fielders collide and fall while trying to catch the ball.

– The blacksmith, baker, and Joe run into each other, trying to complete a run.

b. Narrate any one of them in detail to your partner.

– The youth in the blue jumper screams and falls to avoid the ball, causing Boone to be hit and catch it accidentally.

  c. Write it in a paragraph:

– The youth in the blue jumper, seeing the ball coming at him like a thunderbolt, screams and jumps backward, falling to the ground. Boone, standing behind him, gets hit by the ball in the stomach. With a loud sound, Boone catches the ball unintentionally, causing the fielders to cheer at his unexpected brilliance. This accidental catch adds to the humour, showing how unprepared and surprised Boone was.

 

5.The characters are humorously pictured. What is humorous about the following characters in the extract? Discuss it in groups of 4 or 5 each and then write a Pragraph on each of them.

a. Boone

b. The Blacksmith.

c. Mr. Harcourt.  

ANSWER;-

a. Boone:

– Boone is hit by the ball and catches it accidentally.

– He scowls and massages his stomach, showing irritation.

– His large figure and unexpected catch add to the comedy.

b. The Blacksmith:

– The blacksmith is strong and hits the ball high into the sky.

– Despite a sprained ankle, he runs energetically.

– His fierce nature and rage contrast humorously with his injury.

c. Mr. Harcourt:

– Mr. Harcourt runs around Boone, giggling.

– He loses sight of the ball and adds to the confusion.

– His odd behaviour and Italian speech about England’s glory add humour.

Boone:

Boone is a humorous character due to his large figure and unexpected reactions. When the ball hits him in the stomach, he catches it accidentally, adding to the comedy. He scowls and massages his stomach, showing his irritation and discomfort. Despite his accidental brilliance, he is more concerned about his pain, making his actions funnier.

 

The Blacksmith:

The blacksmith is strong and fierce, hitting the ball high into the sky. Despite having a sprained ankle, he runs energetically and roars loudly. His fierce nature and rage are in contrast with his injury, creating a humorous image of a powerful man struggling with a sprained ankle.

 

Mr. Harcourt:

Mr. Harcourt is funny as he runs around Boone, giggling foolishly. He loses sight of the ball and adds to the chaos on the field. His odd behaviour, coupled with his Italian speech about the glory of England, creates a humorous and ridiculous character

 

IV. VOCABULARY:

Fill in the blanks with the antonyms of the words underlined. (You need to pick the word from the lesson).

ANSWERS;-

1. We live on the    terrestrial   sphere; heavenly bodies are on the celestial sphere.

2. The Indian team was very hopeful of winning but their defeat left them crestfallen.

3. The young have vitality but the old have to cope with their infirmities.

4. The heroic mood was lost after the disastrous battle.

5. Don’t be reckless; be cautious.

6. Joshua remains imperturbable even in highly perturbable situations.

7. Don’t be crooked; be open and straightforward.

8. Peter, a highly indisciplined chap, could never be a part of the highly disciplined residential school.

 

V. LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES :

A. Arrange the following conversation in separate lines and punctuate them:

What is your name ram sharma is vinod sharma your cousin yes I know him very well we used to go out together you must be madan yes that is my name my cousin has often told me about you

ANSWER;–

What is your name?

Ram Sharma.

Is Vinod Sharma your cousin?

Yes, I know him very well. We used to go out together.

You must be Madan.

Yes, that is my name. My cousin has often told me about you.

B. Rewrite the following passage in Direct speech:

Mr. Lal asked when the play Twelfth Night would begin. The clerk replied that it would be in half an hour. Mr. Lal confessed that he had never seen the play before and he was looking forward to it. The clerk said that he was sure Mr. Lal would enjoy it for its lyrical quality.

ANSWER;-

“Excuse me,” Mr. Lal asked, “when will the play Twelfth Night begin?”

“It will start in half an hour,” the clerk replied.

“I’ve never seen the play before,” Mr. Lal confessed, “and I’m looking forward to it.”

“I’m sure you’ll enjoy it for its lyrical quality,” the clerk assured him

 

C. Dictionary Work:

Look up the meanings of the following words and make sentences of your own:

1. ecstasy 2. possessed 3. somersaults 4. outrage 5. set out 6. scowl at 7. trip over 8. grab at 9. dictum 10. in vain

ANSWER;-

1. ecstasy:

-Meaning: An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

– Sentence: She was in ecstasy when she received the acceptance letter from her dream college.

2. possessed:

-Meaning: Controlled or influenced by an evil spirit or other supernatural forces.

-Sentence: The haunted house was said to be possessed by the spirits of its former owners.

3. somersaults:

– Meaning: A forward or backward movement in which the body rolls end over end, making a complete revolution.

– Sentence: The gymnast performed multiple somersaults in her routine, impressing the judges with her agility.

4. outrage:

-Meaning: An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

-Sentence: The community reacted with outrage when they heard about the environmental damage caused by the factory.

5. set out:

– Meaning: To begin a journey or trip; to start doing something with a particular aim.

– Sentence: They set out early in the morning to explore the hiking trails in the national park.

6. scowl at:

– Meaning: To look at someone or something in a disapproving or angry way.

– Sentence: The teacher scowled at the students who were talking during the exam.

 

7. trip over:

– Meaning: To stumble and almost fall because one’s foot catches on something.

– Sentence: He tripped over the curb and fell face-first onto the pavement.

 

8. grab at:

– Meaning: To reach out quickly and take hold of something.

– Sentence: The child grabbed at the balloon floating above her head.

 

9. dictum:

– Meaning: A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

– Sentence: The dictum “knowledge is power” is often attributed to Sir Francis Bacon.

 

10. in vain:

– Meaning: Without success or a desired result.

– Sentence: They searched in vain for the missing keys, checking every room in the house.

 

D. How good is your sense of humour?

Make humorous sentences making use of the following sentence openers. Share any two most laughable sentences you have heard or can create with all your classmates .

 

1. I like people who ————

– I like people who have WiFi passwords longer than their attention span.

2. Last night, I ————

– Last night, I tried to sing in the shower and my shampoo bottle joined in with better vocals.

3. I have never ————

– I have never met a pizza I didn’t like, especially when it magically disappears into my stomach.

4. In future, I will ————

– In the future, I will invent a coffee mug that refills itself because running out of coffee is a tragedy.

5. A good student should ————

– A good student should know how to calculate the exact number of minutes they can sleep in before being late for class.

6. It’s unhealthy to ————

– It’s unhealthy to eat an entire tub of ice cream in one sitting, unless it’s to avoid sharing.

7. He will fail in SSLC because ————

– He will fail in SSLC because he spent more time perfecting his meme game than studying for exams.

8. When my parents scold me, I ————

– When my parents scold me, I pretend to listen attentively while mentally planning my escape to a land of unlimited desserts.

9. I hate people who ————

– I hate people who talk loudly on the phone in public restrooms; we don’t need a live audiobook of your conversation.

10. It was on account of my friends that I ————

– It was on account of my friends that I discovered the true meaning of peer pressure: eating an entire pizza when I only wanted a slice.

11.Before I go to bed, I ————

– Before I go to bed, I always check under it for monsters, and sometimes I find missing socks and existential dread instead.

12. On Sundays, I ————

– On Sundays, I try to be productive but end up binge-watching TV shows like it’s my Olympic sport.

13. If I were the H.M. of my school, ————

– If I were the H.M. of my school, I would declare every Friday as “Pajama Day” to boost attendance and comfort levels.

14. As soon as I saw the teacher near the theatre, I ————

– As soon as I saw the teacher near the theatre, I developed sudden amnesia about my plans to skip class and went straight to the library.

15. I like my school because ————

– I like my school because it has an unwritten rule that states the longer you’ve been here, the more comfortable you are skipping class without being caught.

VI. SPEAKING ACTIVITIES: (Pair Work)

A. A close match is very exciting. Recall any close and exciting match. Narrate it to your partner.

I remember a cricket match between our school team and our rival school. It was the finals of the inter-school tournament, and both teams were evenly matched. Our team batted first and set a decent target. In the second innings, the rival team started strong but lost wickets quickly. However, their middle-order batsman played a brilliant innings and brought them close to victory.

Towards the end, they needed just a few runs to win with one wicket in hand. The tension was palpable as our bowler delivered the final over. The first few balls were dot balls, increasing the pressure. Then, on the fourth ball, the batsman managed to hit a boundary, bringing the equation down to just a couple of runs needed off the last two balls.

Our captain gathered the fielders close, strategizing for the last ball. The bowler ran in for the final delivery, and miraculously, the batsman mistimed the shot, and the ball went straight into the hands of our fielder at mid-off. The entire team erupted in cheers as we won the match by the narrowest of margins.

It was a match filled with thrilling moments and intense emotions, and it remains one of the most memorable sporting events I’ve witnessed.

B. Debate: Time : 20 minutes

Topic: In India, cricket has ruined all other games. Method:

ANSWER:-

Debate Topic: In India, cricket has ruined all other games.

FOR the Proposition:

1.Popularity Dominance: Cricket’s overwhelming popularity has overshadowed other sports in India, leading to lesser attention and resources being allocated to sports like hockey, football, and athletics.

2. Media and Sponsorship Bias: The extensive media coverage and lucrative sponsorships associated with cricket have drawn away potential support and funding from other sports, hindering their growth and development.

3. Youth Aspiration: Many young athletes aspire to pursue cricket due to its glamour and financial rewards, neglecting other sports that may have equal or greater potential but lack similar visibility and incentives.

 

AGAINST the Proposition:

1. Diverse Sporting Culture: India has a rich diversity of sports with strong historical and cultural roots, and cricket coexists alongside these sports without diminishing their significance.

2. Global Success: Cricket’s success has brought international acclaim and pride to India, showcasing the country’s sporting prowess on a global stage.

3. Government Support: Despite cricket’s popularity, the government has invested in various sports through initiatives like Khelo India, promoting grassroots development across multiple disciplines.

 

Debate Structure:

– Each group will nominate three speakers to present their arguments.

– Speakers will have the opportunity to refute and challenge points from the opposing group.

– A neutral moderator will ensure fairness and time management during the debate.

IX. GRAMMAR REVISITED: (Synthesis of Sentences)

I. Simple to Simple

A. Combine each set of the following simple sentences into one simple sentence by using at least one participle. The first one is done for you. Your teacher will help you with the rest.

1. i) He first selected a site.

ii) Then he levelled it.

iii) Then he dug the earth for foundation.

 iv) Finally he began to build a house. Having selected a site, he levelled it and dug the earth for foundation, and finally began to build a house.

Combined Sentence:

– Having selected a site, he levelled it, dug the earth for foundation, and finally began to build a house.

2. i) Policemen and firemen combed the smoking rubble.

 ii) They found guns.

iii) They found spent cartridges.

iv) They found a charred corpse.

Combined Sentence:

– Policemen and firemen, combing the smoking rubble, found guns, spent cartridges, and a charred corpse.

3. i) Strip mining completely alters the topography.

ii) It destroys all original vegetation.

iii) It also destroys most of the animal life.

iv) It leaves barren rubble behind.

Combined Sentence:

– Strip mining completely alters the topography, destroys all original vegetation, and also destroys most of the animal life, leaving barren rubble behind.

4. i) Shells boomed.

ii) The shells were artillery.

iii) The booming was in the distance.

 iv) The shells shook the ground.

 v) The shelling was slight.

Combined Sentence:

– Artillery shells boomed in the distance, shaking the ground with slight shelling.

5. i) One of the soldiers was playing the harmonica.

 ii) Its sounds were a counterpoint to the boom.

 iii) The boom was in the distance.

iv) The counterpoint was strangely cheerful.

v) The boom was ugly.

vi) The boom was menacing

Combined Sentence:

– Playing the harmonica, one of the soldiers provided a strangely cheerful counterpoint to the distant, menacing boom.

 

B. Combine each set of the following simple sentences into one simple sentence by using at least one absolute phrase. The first one is done for you. Your teacher will help you with the rest.

1. i) The evening grew more menacing.

ii) The breeze became gustier.

 iii) Whitecaps gave the lake a frothy, sinister appearance. The evening grew more menacing, the breeze becoming gustier, whitecaps giving the lake a frothy, sinister appearance.

Combined Sentence:

– The evening grew more menacing, the breeze becoming gustier, with whitecaps giving the lake a frothy, sinister appearance.

2. i) The prisoner was questioned.

ii) No witnesses came forward.

iii) The judge dismissed the case.

Combined Sentence:

– The prisoner was questioned, no witnesses coming forward, the judge dismissing the case.

3. i) The morning had been cool.

ii) It had been comfortable

 iii) The afternoon was growing sultry

Combined Sentence:

– The morning had been cool and comfortable, the afternoon growing sultry.

. 4. i) The fish didn’t take the lines.

ii) They periodically teased the boys.

iii) They nibbled the bait.

 iv) They jumped.

 v) The jumping was within arm’s reach of the boys.

vi) The boys were on the bank.

Combined Sentence:

– The fish didn’t take the lines, periodically teasing the boys, nibbling the bait, jumping within arm’s reach of the boys on the bank.

5. i) The boys tried changing bait.

ii) They tried changing rods.

 iii) They tried changing places.

 iv) Nothing worked

Combined Sentence:

– The boys tried changing bait, rods, and places, but nothing worked.

C. Combine each set of the following simple sentences into one simple sentence by using at least one appositive. The first one is done for you. Your teacher will help you with the rest.

1. i) Milton was a blind poet.

ii) He wrote Paradise Lost.

 iii) It is one of the finest epics in the English language.

Milton, a blind poet, wrote Paradise Lost, one of the finest epics in the English language.

Combined Sentence:

– Milton, a blind poet, wrote Paradise Lost, one of the finest epics in the English language.

2. i) They were slim.

ii) They were tanned.

 iii) They were Levi-clad.

 iv) They rode motorcycles while swigging their colas.

 v) They rode surfboards while swigging their colas.

vi) They were the Pepsi generation.

 vii) They were the flower children of the sixties.

Combined Sentence:

– They were slim, tanned, Levi-clad individuals who rode motorcycles and surfboards while swigging their colas; they were the Pepsi generation and the flower children of the sixties.

3. i) The Pepsi generation changed the life style of America.

ii) The change was profound.

iii) The Pepsi generation was the product of the baby boom.

 iv) The baby boom was post-war.

Combined Sentence:

– The Pepsi generation, the product of the baby boom, changed the lifestyle of America profoundly, following the post-war baby boom.

4. i) The Pepsi generation was affluent.

 ii) They were numerous.

iii) Manufacturers catered to their whims.

 iv) Advertisers pandered to their fancies.

Combined Sentence:

– The Pepsi generation, affluent and numerous, had their whims catered to by manufacturers and their fancies pandered to by advertisers.

5. i) Joshua is young.

 ii) Joshua is a soccer enthusiast.

 iii) Joshua adores Leo Messi.

iv) Leo Messi is the world’s greatest player.

v) Messi plays for Barcelona

Combined Sentence:

– Joshua, a young soccer enthusiast, adores Leo Messi, the world’s greatest player who plays for Barcelona.

D. Combine each set of the following simple sentences into one simple sentence by using at least one prepositional phrase/ infinitive phrase. The first one is done for you. Your teacher will help you with the rest.

1. i) Julius Caesar entered the forum.

 ii) Julius Caesar was as majestic as usual.

iii) The conspirators closed in behind him.

iv) They were determined to assassinate him.

The conspirators, being determined to assassinate Caesar, closed in behind him upon his entering the Forum with his usual majesty.

Combined Sentence:

– Being determined to assassinate Caesar, the conspirators closed in behind him upon his majestic entry into the Forum.

2. i) Your son doesn’t have enough diligence.

 ii) Therefore he has lost his place as a topper.

 iii) He does not even figure in the top ten list.

Combined Sentence:

– Due to his lack of diligence, your son has lost his place as a topper and does not even figure in the top ten list.

3. i) It is very easy in our films.

ii) You can tell the heroes from the villains.

iii) The heroes always do only good.

iv) The villains always do only bad

Combined Sentence:

– In our films, it is very easy to distinguish the heroes from the villains by their actions: the heroes always do good, while the villains always do bad.

. 4. i) Most do agree with this.

 ii) The clothes you wear identify your social status.

iii) The clothes you wear identify your authority.

 iv) The clothes you wear identify your sophistication

Combined Sentence:

– Most agree that the clothes you wear identify your social status, authority, and sophistication.

. 5. i) You may want to move up the corporate ladder.

 ii) Then be prepared for this.

iii) Dress properly in suits.

 iv) The suits are dark.

v) The suits are pinstriped.

Combined Sentence:

– If you want to move up the corporate ladder, be prepared for this by dressing properly in dark, pinstriped suits.

6. i) Her husband died.

ii) She heard the news.

iii) She was shocked.

iv) She fainted.

Combined Sentence:

– Upon hearing the news of her husband’s death, she was so shocked that she fainted.

E. Combine each set of the following simple sentences into one simple sentence by using at least one adverbial phrase. The first one is done for you. Your teacher will help you with the rest.

1. i) Vishwanathan Anand is one of the best chess players in the world.

ii) There is no doubt about it.Vishwanathan Anand is, undoubtedly, one of the best chess players in the world.

Combined Sentence:

– Vishwanathan Anand is, undoubtedly, one of the best chess players in the world.

2. i) He forgot to bring the keys.

ii) That was unfortunate.

iii) The keys were of the main gate and the main door.

Combined Sentence:

– Unfortunately, he forgot to bring the keys of the main gate and the main door.

3. i) The sun set.

 ii) The boys had not reached home.

iii) The boys were naughty.

Combined Sentence:

– As the sun set and the boys, who were naughty, had not reached home.

4. i) The villains attacked our hero.

 ii) The blows were cruel.

iii) The villains had masked their faces.

iv) There was no reason for their attack.

Combined Sentence:

– With cruel blows, the masked villains attacked our hero for no apparent reason.

5. i) He has succeeded.

ii) He has worked hard.

iii) His success has been beyond our expectations

Combined Sentence:

– Through his hard work, he has succeeded beyond our expectations.