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Samacheer Class 6 English - Brought to Book

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1Textual Exercises (Text Book Page No. 112)12 questions
Q.1Why was Mahesh brought to court?v
Answer:

Mahesh was brought to court because he ill-treated the books, notebooks, school bags and the pencil box.

Q.2Was Mahesh punished for the ill-treatment of his belongings? Why?v
Answer:

Mahesh was not punished for the ill-treatment of his belongings because Ms. English supported him and asked everyone to give him a second chance. She said that he deserved a little consideration.

Q.3Why did the fellow brothers of Mr. Geography laugh at him?v
Answer:

The fellow brothers of Mr. Geography laughed at him seeing his worst condition.

Q.4What made Justice Mathematics turn red with anger?v
Answer:

Mahesh threw the little Notebook against the wall in his anger. This made Justice Mathematics turn red with anger.

Q.5How was the court different from other courts?v
Answer:

The punishment there is decided by the victims and they decide by the majority if the verdicts are more than one.

Q.6Why did they decide to forgive him? Who initiated the suggestion?v
Answer:

This was Mahesh’s first offense. So he deserved a second consideration. They decided to give Mahesh a second chance. Ms. English initiated the suggestion.

Q.7Was it real or a dream? How could you say?v
Answer:

It was a dream, we know this at the end when Mahesh’s mother shakes him up to get up, as it was late for school.
C. Read the lines and answer the questions:

Q.1“You have to undo what you have done. Do you understand?” a) Who said these words to whom?v
Answer:

Justice Mathematics said these words to Mahesh.
b) What was the asked to undo?
He was asked to keep. Ms. English carefully and neatly.

Q.2I especially envy my brother who belongs to Shobitha. a) Who is envious of whom?v
Answer:

Mr. Geography is envious of his brother.
b) Why does he envy his brother?
His brother was covered neatly. He ever looked new.

Q.3“I don’t mean to interrupt, Your Honour, it is just that I feel that everyone deserves a second chance and, after all, this is Mahesh s first offense, he deserves a little consideration.” a) What do these lines tell about the speaker?v
Answer:

The speaker has a soft heart. She does not want to punish Mahesh.b) Who does the word ‘I’ refer to?
The word T refers to Ms. English.
D. Think and answer:

Q.1If you were Ms. English, would you do the same? Why or Why not? Justify your answer.v
Answer:

If I were Ms. English, I would do the same. First, there is no one who does not do any offence. Here it is Mahesh’s first offence. If he is punished, there is a possibility for him to continue doing offence further. But forgiveness will change his life, to be honest. In the case of Mahesh, by forgiving him, we really give him a real chance to feel sorry for what he has done and to change his life.
E. Works in groups:

Q.1Prepare a chart with do’s and don’ts of books and classwork maintenance. Use your creativity in presenting your ideas. Use short sentences and phrases.v
Answer:

S.No
Do’s
Don’ts
1.
Handle the book gently.
Don’t use books roughly.
2.
Cover the books with brown sheets.
Don’t keep any book without a cover.
3.
Put the books into the school bag carefully.
Don’t tear off pages from the copies.
4.
Arrange your books and keep them in your bag before going to bed.
Don’t cram the book into the school bag.
5.
Keep a notebook to record all your classwork.
Don’t throw away a book or Notebook.