Words and Expressions Grade 9 Solutions Unit 3

AP/ NCERT Solutions Words and Expressions Grade 9 Unit 3

Let’s Begin:

The story of ‘The Little Girl’, in Beehive, is about the changing attitude of a girl child towards her father.

As you are grown up now, you may want to interact with your parents on many issues. How will you go about it?
Do you feel a communication gap between you and your parents which leads to unpleasantness?
What are your feelings at that time?
How do you cope with that situation?

I turn to my parents for advice on marriage issues, finding comfort in our open and friendly relationship. There's no communication gap; they respect my opinions and feelings. Trusting them brings relief, and their support helps navigate tough situations. With their guidance, even in challenging times, I stay composed, following their counsel for effective coping.

Reading Comprehension:

Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.

Text – I

This is an extract from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird. After supper, Atticus sat down with the paper and called, “Scout, ready to read?” I ran crying, went to the front porch. Atticus followed me. “Something wrong, Scout?” I told Atticus I didn’t feel very well and didn’t think I’d go to school any more if it was alright with him. Atticus sat down in the swing and crossed his legs. His fingers wandered to his watch pocket; he said that was the only way he could think. He waited in amiable silence, and I sought to reinforce my position: “You never went to school and you do alright, so I’ll just stay home too. You can teach me like Granddaddy taught you ‘n’ Uncle Jack.” “No I can’t”, said Atticus. “I have to make a living. Besides, they’d put me in jail if I kept you at home.

Now what’s the matter? Bit by bit, I told him the day’s misfortunes. “And the teacher said you taught me all wrong, so we can’t ever read any more, ever. Please don’t send me back, please Sir.” Atticus stood up and walked to the end of the porch. When he completed his examination of the wisteria vine he strolled back to me. “First of all”, he said, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-” “Sir?” “-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”. “But in I keep on goin’ to school, we can’t ever read any more..’.’ “That’s really bothering you, isn’t it?” “Yes sir.

When Atticus looked down at me I saw the expression on his face that always made me expect something. “Do you know what a compromise is?”, he asked. “Bending the law?” “No, an agreement reached by mutual concessions. It works this way”, he said. “If you’ll concede the necessity of going to school, we’ll-’go on reading every night just as we always have. Is it a bargain?”

“Yes sir!”

“We’ll consider it sealed without the usual formality”, Atticus said, when he saw me preparing to spit.

As I opened the front screen door Atticus said, “By the way, Scout, you’d better not say anything at school about our agreement”. “Why not?” “I’m afraid our activities would be received with considerable disapprobation by the more learned authorities.”

My brother and I were accustomed to our father’s diction, and we were at all times free to interrupt Atticus for a translation when it was beyond our understanding. “Huh, Sir?”

“I never went to school”, he said, “but I have a feeling that if you tell Miss Caroline we read every night she’ll get after me, and I wouldn’t want her after me”.

1..Why was Scout, the little girl upset?

(a) She didn’t like being told what to do.

(b) She didn’t want to read with her father.

(d) She didn’t want to read with her teacher.

Answer: (c) She didn’t want to stop reading with her father.

2. How did Atticus, her father, react to her outburst?

(a) He was angry.

(b) He was patient.

(d) He was sad.

Answer: (b) He was patient.

3. What little advice did Atticus give to his little girl to cope up with situations that might upset her?

(а) to know and understand that life isn’t fair.

(b) to stay calm and then run away from the problem.

(d) to face her fears by expressing how she felt.

Answer: (c) to try and see from the other person’s point of view.

4. How was the matter eventually resolved?

(a) Atticus agreed to allow her to learn from home.

(b) Atticus agreed to continue reading as before.

(d) Atticus agreed to allow only the teacher to teach her.

Answer: (b) Atticus agreed to continue reading as before.

5. “I’m afraid our activities would be received with considerable disapprobation by the more learned authorities.” In this context, the word ‘disapprobation’ might mean ________.

(a) disapproval

(b) disturbance

(d) disorientation

Answer: (a) disapproval

6. Atticus decided to come to a compromise and to read to Scout but asked her not to mention it to her teacher because ________.

(a) he respected the wishes of the teacher yet didn’t want to disappoint his daughter.

(b) he might get into trouble with the teacher who might come after him.

(d) he was afraid that the teacher may not like it and Scout might get into trouble.

Answer: (d) he was afraid that the teacher may not like it and Scout might get into trouble.

7. The word ‘reinforce’ means the following – fortify, brace, stiffen, strengthen, underpin.

Find the contextual meaning of ‘reinforce’ in the passage.

Strengthen

Text – II

Read the poem and answer the questions given below. You can recite too to appreciate the idea in the poem.

Poem at Thirty-Nine:

How I miss my father.

I wish he had not been

so tired

when I was born.

Writing deposit slips and cheques

I think of him.

He taught me how.

This is the form,

he must have said:

the way it is done.

I learned to see

bits of paper

as a way

to escape

the life he knew

and even in high school

had a savings

account.

He taught me

that telling the truth

did not always mean

a beating;

though many of my truths

must have grieved him

before the end.

How I miss my father!

He cooked like a person

dancing

in a yoga meditation

and craved the voluptuous

sharing

of good food.

Now I look and cook just like him:

my brain light;

tossing this and that

into the pot;

seasoning none of my life

the same way twice; happy to feed

whoever strays my way.

He would have grown

to admire

the woman I’ve become:

cooking, writing, chopping wood,

staring into the fire.

– Alice Walker

1. What made Alice Walker open a savings account in High School?

Inspired by her father's savings habit, Alice Walker opened a high school savings account, unlike her peers, mirroring his foresight.

2. What lesson did her father give her on telling the truth?

Her father told her if a truth was hard to tell or hard for someone to hear, didn’t mean that it should not bp told.

3. Tick (/) the correct answer.

What does ‘dancing in yoga meditation’ mean in the poem?

(a) To cook relaxedly and with full concentration.

(b) To cook while doing yoga exercises.

(d) Take lessons in cooking by joining class on yoga meditation.

Answer:

(a) To cook relaxedly and with full concentration.

4. Fill in the blank to complete the following statement.

Alice Walker becomes nostalgic for her father and wishes, had he been alive he would have admired her for ________.

Answer:

cooking by using his methods, writing like him and chopping wood like him. In all he would have admired her for the woman she has become.

5. Why do you think the title of the poem is ‘Poem at Thirty-Nine’?

The poem's title signifies Walker's age while writing it, reflecting her newfound insight into her father, driving the poem's expressive purpose.

Vocabulary:

1. Look at the words – see, watch, look at, view, observe, catch, glimpse. These are all synonyms. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. You can change the tense where it is required.

(а) We a television programme on tourism in India. It was very informative.

(b) Somebody is keeping a over the tower.

(d) You can’t afford to fall sick again, your diet.

(e) She the amazing view and drew a picture.

(f) If you are able to a of dancing dolphins, you are lucky.

(a) saw

(b) watch

(d) look at

(e) observed

(f) catch, glimpse.

2. Look at the following sentence:

By that time he had his spectacles on and looked at her over them…

Here, look means lay one’s eye on or to direct one’s gaze in a specified direction.

Use appropriate words from the synonyms given below in the following sentences.

glance, gaze, stare, peep, watch, see, observe

(a) Ginny ________ at her watch.

(take a brief or hurried look)

(b) The door was ajar and she couldn’t resist ________ in.

(look quickly and furtively at something)

(look at or observe attentively over a period of time)

(d) He could only ________ her in astonishment.

(look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise or thought)

(e) She ________ that all the seats were already occupied. (notice or perceive something)

(f) In the distance, she could ________ the blue horizon. (perceive with the eyes)

(g) He ________ at her in amazement.

(look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one’s eyes wide open)

Answer:

(a) glanced

(b) peeping

(d) gaze

(e) observed

(f) see

(g) stared.

3. Study the use of the word ‘little’ in the following sentence:

To the little girl he was a figure to be feared. Here, little means small in size.

Now, consult a dictionary and find out the meaning of little in the following sentences. The first one has been done for you.

My little sister – young or younger sister

(a) I was a bodyguard for a little while : ________.

(b) This little car does have a few problems : ________.

(d) I have little doubt of their identity : ________.

Answer:

(a) Short period of time

(b) Size is snjall

(d) Partial

Grammar:

1. Read the following passage and underline the reporting verbs.

(i) Anu’s mother agreed that Anu could go to the party but cautioned her not to have too many sweets. The dentist has advised her not to eat too many sweets.

(ii) Anita reminded Leena to buy milk and keep it in the fridge because Vrinda wanted to have coffee in the evening. Leena insisted that she would only make coffee. Anita agreed to her request.

(iii) We decided to go to our village near Goa on holiday. Mona recommended going to the beach. The coast guard advised us against going into the water. He also warned us about the weak bridge. He warned the children not to cross the bridge there. We thanked him and went back.

(iv) The teacher explained the functioning of the heart with the help of a model. He wished us good luck for our practical exam. He also reminded us that’ the classes would resume from Tuesday.

Answer:

(i) Agreed, cautioned, has advised

(ii) Reminded, insisted, agreed

(iii) Decided, recommended, advised, warned, thanked.

(iv) Explained, wished, reminded.

2. Read the following sentences and choose the correct reporting verb from the options given against each sentence.

(i) He ________ me against eating junk food.

(A) advised

(B) told

Answer: (A) advised

(ii) The teacher me to telephone my mother.

(A) informed

(B) advised

Answer: (A) informed

(iii) He to get me a cup of tea.

(A) offered

(B) said

Answer: (A) offered

(iv) She Ruchi of stealing her book.

(A) told

(B) accused

Answer: (B) accused

(v) The host ________ for the delay.

(A) said

(B) apologised

Answer: (B) apologised

(vi) The Police later ________ that one of the convicts had beep arrested.

(A) convinced

(B) declared

Answer: (C) confirmed

(vii) The little girl to wear the sweater.

(A) refused

(B) denied

Answer: (A) refused

(viii) He ________ taking the train as the road was terrible.

(A) invited

(B) claimed

Answer: (C) suggested

Editing:

1. Use capital letters, full-stops, commas and inverted commas wherever necessary in the following paragraph. Rewrite the paragraph in the space given below.

My little 10 years daughter Sarah was born with a muscle missing in her foot and wears a brace all the time, she came home jumping up and down one beautiful spring day to tell me that she had competed in “field day”- that’s where they have lots of races and other competitive events.

because of her leg support my mind raced as I tried to think of encouragement for my sarah i wanted to tell some hard facts of life not letting this to get her down But, before I could get my word out, she said, Daddy, I won two of the races! I couldn’t believe that! and then Sarah came out with a declaration, I had an advantage.

Ah, i knew it. i thought she must have been given a head start, some kind of physical advantage, but again, before I could say anything, she said, Daddy, i didn’t get a head start… my advantage was that i didn’t give in i had to try harder!

That’s my Sarah.

[An extract from Chicken Soup for the Soul, by Stan Frager])

Answer:

My little 10-year old daughter, Sarah, was born with a muscle missing in her foot and wears a brace all the time. She came home jumping up and down one beautiful spring day to tell me she had competed in “field day” – that’s where they have lots of races and other competitive events.

Because of her leg support, my mind raced as I tried to think of words of encouragement for my Sarah, I wanted to tell some hard facts of life, not letting this to get her down. But, before I could get my word out, she said, “Daddy, I won two of the races!” I couldn’t believe that! And then Sarah came out with a declaration, “I had an advantage.”

Ah, I knew it. I thought she must have been given a head start, some kind of physical advantage. But again, before I could say anything, she said, “Daddy, I didn’t get a head start… my advantage was that I had to try harder!”

That’s my Sarah.

2. Rearrange each set of words to make sentences. Use appropriate punctuation marks.

(a) a resident of Noida near Delhi/is visually impaired/ George Abraham.

(b) confidence and competitive spirit/and infuses discipline among the participants/ it provides

(d) to the blind school in Delhi/it was a chance visit/ that changed his life

(a) George Abraham, a resident of Noida, near Delhi, is visually impaired.

(b) It provides confidence and competitive spirit and infuses discipline among the participants.

(d) It was a chance visit to the blind shcool in Delhi, that changed his life.

Listening:

Listen to the song twice. Answer the questions that follow. Then sing the song together.

Que Sera, Sera

When I was just a little girl

I asked my mother

What will I be

Will I be pretty?

Will I be rich?

Here’s what she said to me

Que sera, sera

Whatever will be, will be

The future’s not ours to see

Que sera, sera

What will be, will be

When I grew up and fell in love

I asked my sweetheart

What lies ahead

Will we have rainbows?

Day after day

Here’s what my sweetheart said

Que sera, sera

Whatever will be, will be

The future’s not ours to see

Que sera, sera

What will be, will be

Now I have Children of my own

They ask their mother

What will I be?

Will I be handsome?

Will I be rich?

I tell them tenderly

Que sera, sera

Whatever will be, will be

The future’s not ours to see

Que sera, sera

What will be, will be

Que Sera, Sera

(It is a popular song written by the song writing team of Jay Livingston and Ray Evans in 1956.)

1. What are the questions the poet asked her mother when she was a little girl?

What will I be.

Will I be pretty ?

Will I be rich ?

2. What was her mother’s reply?

Her mother’s reply was that whatever was destined for them will happen and nobody was in a position to see his/her future.

3. She asked a question to her sweetheart. What was it?

She asked her sweetheart what kind of future they would have. Will there be happiness and festivities day after day ?

4. What was his answer ? Was it simillar to that of her mother’s?

His answer was the same as her mother’s. He also said that no body could predict or see future.

5. Now the poet has become a mother. What questions do her children ask her?

The poet’s children asked her the same questions that she used to ask her mother: what they would be, if they would be handsome ? They would be rich.

6. What is her answer to her children?

Her answer was that no body could predict future.

Speaking:

Look at the questions given below. Discuss with your partner. Jot down the points and make an oral presentation in the class.

1. Do you have questions about your future?

2. Whom do you discuss them with?

3. How often do you discuss your worries or queries with your parents?

4. Whom do you feel most comfortable sharing them with?

Your points.

Hint. The word “future” is somewhere so much deep embedded in our sub-conscious mind that all our actions are rather based on the fact – what our future will be.

During middle school, our friends play a big role. We talk to them first about our future plans. They know our good and not-so-good things. After friends, we might talk to our big brothers or sisters. They know more because they have done things and they might do what we want to do.

Sometimes, it's not only about what we dream. It's also about what's right for us, how much money we have, and what we are good at. It's important to talk to our parents about money because they take care of all the money stuff. They have seen many good and bad times, so they know a lot. Parents can help us and show us the way to reach our goals.

Writing:

Write a letter to your parents appreciating them for all the little things they do. You appreciate them, but have never had or taken the time to express it to them.

502, First Avenue

Srinivas Nagar,

Nellore-110036

11-07-2022

My Dear Mom and Dad,

Thank you for everything you have done for me the entire life.

You've given me so much - life, food, home, clothes, toys, and education. There's no way to fully thank you. Your love is what I cherish most, brightening my low moments. Your guidance and presence mean the world to me. You're the best parents I could ask for. Thank you for everything.

Yours affectionately,

Prerna

Project

1. Conduct an interview with your parents and find out how things have changed over time. Your project must contain a minimum of 10 questions.

Some ideas/topics you could include in the questionnaire are:

(i) What they thought was a really fun thing to do.

(ii) The music they listened to.

(iii) The movies they liked.

(iv) And the television shows they enjoyed.

(v) Why they liked these things back then?

(vi) When my parents were my age, what were they not allowed to do?

(vii) Why were they not allowed to do those things?

(viii) What did their parents believe in?

(ix) What did they disagree with their parents about?

(x) How much money did they have for themselves as pocket money?

(xi) What was the maximum amount they were allowed to spend on ?

(xii) In what ways are your parents like their parents? In what ways are they different?

(xiii) Who were the people your parents admired when they were teenagers?

(xiv) What were some things they worried about?

As things change over time, people start thinking and acting differently. One day, while I was sitting on the porch, I had an idea. I thought about how my mom and dad were when they were kids. So, I made a list of questions and asked them about their childhood. I wanted to know what things were like back then. Here are the questions I asked and what they told me.

I: Hi Dad, can I ask you a few questions about when you were a kid?

Dad: Of course, kiddo! I'd be happy to share.

I: Awesome! What were your favorite games to play when you were my age?

Dad: Oh, I loved playing hide and seek with my friends. We also enjoyed flying kites and playing cricket in the park.

I: That sounds fun! Did you have any favorite toys or things you liked to do for fun?

Dad: Well, I didn't have as many toys as you do now, but I really enjoyed riding my bicycle around the neighborhood. I also liked building small model airplanes from kits.

I: Cool! Were there any special foods or snacks you enjoyed back then?

Dad: Oh yes, I loved eating ice cream on hot summer days, and my mom used to make the most delicious Gulab Jamuns.

I: Yum! Did you have a favorite subject in school? What was school like for you?

Dad: I really enjoyed science and art. School was a bit different back then - we didn't have computers, but we had a lot of fun learning with books and writing on chalkboards.

I: That's interesting! Did you have any chores or responsibilities at home?

Dad: Yes, I used to help my parents with gardening and taking care of our pet dog. We also had to keep our rooms tidy and help set the table for meals.

I: Thanks, Dad! It's cool to learn about how things were when you were a kid. I appreciate you sharing these stories with me.

Dad: You're welcome, sweetheart! It's always nice to share memories and stories from the past.

2. Write the interview in the form of a newspaper article. You could submit it to your school’s newspaper or website, or in audio or video form which can be posted on your school’s website.

Generation Gap

by C. Vasu, Grade: IX, Section :A

The generation gap underscores differing beliefs, attitudes, and values between young individuals and their parents or grandparents.

As times change, so do behaviors and preferences. Our parents faced tougher lives with more duties and fewer resources.

Education and technology have reshaped our lives, influencing our liking for movies, trendy clothes, and fast food - which our parents might disapprove of. They see these as wasteful and worry about cultural erosion due to Western influences.

A smaller family structure blurs traditional gender roles. This "generation gap" highlights our varied perspectives.

3. Share key moments and insights from the interview, and then discuss ways to bridge the generation gap and find common ground.

Life was simpler for the older generation. Now, people chase wealth and power, sometimes overlooking goodness. Our style, music, and dancing differ greatly. Older folks want us like them, but we have our reasons. To coexist happily, let's respect feelings. They should grasp our busy lives, and we should honor their values. Harmony comes from understanding and compromise.

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