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Samacheer Class 8 English - The Nose-Jewel

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What is the story 'The Nose Jewel' about?
A precious diamond nose-jewel goes missing and suspicion falls on people in the household, until it is discovered that a sparrow had carried it off to its nest.
What is the theme of 'The Nose Jewel'?
It warns against jumping to conclusions and blaming others unfairly, showing how a missing object can be explained by an innocent, unexpected cause.
Where was the lost nose-jewel finally found?
The diamond jewel was found in the sparrows' nest, where a sparrow had carried the shining ornament.
What lesson does 'The Nose Jewel' teach?
It teaches us not to accuse people hastily without proof, and to stay calm and look for the real cause before blaming anyone.
Sections in this chapter
Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 6) 22Vocabulary (Text Book Page No.7) 10Listening (Text Book Page No. 10) 7Writing (Text Book Page No. 14) 6
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1Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 6)22 questions
Q.1Nice fun indeed.v
  1. A. infact
  2. B. doubtedly
  3. C. fine
Answer:

a) infact

Q.2The poor woman is in a panic.v
  1. A. fear
  2. B. grid
  3. C. crash
Answer:

a) fear

Q.3The mother consoled her little girl.v
  1. A. pretended
  2. B. comforted
  3. C. left
Answer:

b) comforted

Q.4You are always self-centered.v
  1. A. egoistic
  2. B. generous
  3. C. heroic
Answer:

a) egoistic

Q.5What is the secret you are whispering?v
  1. A. rumour
  2. B. murmur
  3. C. louder
Answer:

b) murmur
B) Find the antonym for the following words.

Q.1The sparrows built their nest in the __________v
Answer:

roof

Q.2The diamond jewel was lying in the ___________v
Answer:

muck heap

Q.3The diamond jewel belonged to ____________v
Answer:

Meenakshi Ammal

Q.4___________ was the servant maid of Meenakshi Ammal.v
Answer:

Kuppayi

Q.5Ramayya and his wife lived with the fear of __________v
Answer:

getting caught
D) Say the following statements are True or False:

Q.1Two sparrows built a nest on a treetop.v
Answer:

The statement is False. According to the story, it was not two sparrows but rather a single sparrow that built a nest on the treetop. The sparrow built its nest in a nice spot on the roof of Ramayya's house, not just on any treetop. This detail is important to the story as it sets the scene for the events that follow.

Q.2Kuppayi swept out the diamond jewel.v
Answer:

The statement is True. Kuppayi, who was the maid or servant in Ramayya's household, swept out the diamond jewel from the house. While sweeping, she accidentally found the valuable diamond nose stud that had been lost, and in the process of her sweeping work, she brought it out from wherever it was hidden or lying.

Q.3Ramayya gave the diamond jewel to the magistrate.v
Answer:

The statement is False. Ramayya did not give the diamond jewel to the magistrate. Instead, Ramayya's wife took possession of the diamond stud and put it away safely in her box. The magistrate was involved in the story as an authority figure, but he did not receive the jewel from Ramayya.

Q.4Ramayya’s wife put the stud away in her box.v
Answer:

True

Q.5The Police searched Ramayya’s home.v
Answer:

The statement is False. The police did not search Ramayya's home in the story. Although there was concern about the lost diamond jewel and various events took place, an official police search of Ramayya's house is not part of the narrative. The recovery of the jewel happened through other means rather than through a police investigation or search.

Q.1Where did the sparrows build the nest?v
Answer:

The sparrows built the nest in a nice spot on the roof of Ramayya's house. This location was chosen by the sparrow because it provided a safe and sheltered place to build the nest. The roof of the house offered protection from the elements and was a suitable location for the bird to lay its eggs and raise its young. This detail about the nest's location is significant because it sets the stage for the subsequent events in the story.

Q.2Why did the bird drop the diamond stud?v
Answer:

The male sparrow dropped the diamond stud because the female sparrow did not want it. She rejected the jewel as useless and told him that instead of bringing shiny objects, he should search for food to feed their young ones. The female sparrow's refusal to accept the diamond and her insistence that he focus on finding worms and insects for their chicks prompted the male sparrow to drop the stud on the floor and leave in search of proper nourishment for the family.

Q.4Who was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud?v
Answer:

Kuppayi, the servant’s, maid was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud.

Q.5What did Ramayya’s wife do with the stud?v
Answer:

Ramayya’s wife put the stud away in her box.

Q.6What happened to Ramayya’s wife at the end?v
Answer:

Ramayya's wife fell sick with a fever after keeping the stolen diamond stud hidden in her box. She became bedridden and her condition deteriorated over time. The guilt and fear of being caught by the police haunted her constantly, making her anxious and unwell. She spent the rest of her life living in dread, confined to her bed, suffering both physically from the fever and mentally from the burden of her secret. The weight of her wrongdoing and the constant fear of discovery consumed her, turning what should have been her peaceful years into a life of suffering and apprehension.

Q.1Why did the sparrow throw the nose jewel into Ramayya’s house?v
Answer:

The male sparrow threw the nose jewel into Ramayya's house because his mate rejected it. One day, the male sparrow found a diamond nose jewel lying in a heap and picked it up, bringing it to his nest with great excitement. He showed the shining stud to his female partner, expecting her to be pleased. However, the female sparrow was not impressed at all. She shouted at him and told him that the diamond jewel was completely useless to her and their family. She scolded him for wasting time on such worthless objects when he should have been searching for food to feed their young ones. The female sparrow insisted that he go out immediately to find little worms and insects for the chicks. Frustrated and unwilling to keep the rejected jewel, the male sparrow dropped the diamond stud on the floor and flew out in search of proper nourishment for their offspring.

Q.2Explain how Ramayya’s wife reacted when she saw the nose jewel?v
Answer:

When Ramayya’s wife noticed the jewel as she was sweeping the floor, She picked it up with delight and wore it. Ramayya questioned her angrily how she got hold of the diamond stud. She replied that she found the jewel lying on the floor and she took it. That was all. Ramayya wanted to deliver the jewel to the village magistrate. If the police searched their house, it would be a disgrace. Police searched the house of Kuppayi, the servant-maid but they could find nothing in her hut. Wife of Ramayya got scared. She soon developed a severe fever and was confined to her bed. Ramayya and his wife spent the rest of their lives in fear of being caught.

2Vocabulary (Text Book Page No.7)10 questions
Q.1I am not …………….. to drink soda, (aloud, allowed)v
Answer:

allowed

Q.2The wind …………….. the leaves, (blue, blew)v
Answer:

blow

Q.3I will …………….. my friend, (meat, meet)v
Answer:

meet

Q.4He will play the in the second play, (role, roll)v
Answer:

role

Q.5I have …………….. movie before, (scene, seen)v
Answer:

seen

Q.1Every morning my father likes to look at the …………….. on the grass.v
  1. A. due
  2. B. dew
Answer:

a) dew

Q.2Chennai is the …………….. of Tamilnadu.v
  1. A. capitol
  2. B. capital
Answer:

a) capital

Q.3I was very …………….. last weekend because my friends made plans that didv
  1. A. bored
  2. B. board
Answer:

a) bored

Q.4The cat caught the …………….. of a mouse.v
  1. A. scent
  2. B. cent
Answer:

a) scent

Q.5The …………….. rises in the east.v
  1. A. son
  2. B. sun
Answer:

The sun rises in the east. The sun is the massive celestial body at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to Earth. It appears to rise in the eastern direction every morning due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis from west to east. This daily movement of the sun across the sky from east to west is an apparent motion caused by Earth's rotation. The sun's rising in the east is a fundamental observation in astronomy and has been used for centuries to determine direction and measure time. This phenomenon occurs consistently every day and is one of the most reliable natural markers of the passage of time.

3Listening (Text Book Page No. 10)7 questions
Q.1Why do birds sing?v
  1. A. To locate one another
  2. B. To warn other birds
  3. C. To find a mate
  4. D. All of the above
Answer:

d) All of the above

Q.2Birds perch very high so that …………….v
  1. A. other birds can hear them
  2. B. other birds can see them
  3. C. they can hide there
  4. D. Both A and B are correct
Answer:

d) Both A and B are correct

Q.3The health of a bird can be determined …………v
  1. A. by the length of its song
  2. B. by the complexity of its song
  3. C. by the volume of its song
  4. D. Both A and B are correct.
Answer:

d) Both A and B are correct

Q.4Young birds perfect their songs by ………….v
  1. A. territorial songs
  2. B. mating songs
  3. C. warnings
  4. D. None of the above
Answer:

c) warnings

Q.5Young birds perfect their songs by ………………v
  1. A. natural instinct
  2. B. listening and interaction
  3. C. practice
  4. D. Both B and C are correct
Answer:

b) listening and interaction

Q.6Fitness is ………………v
  1. A. health
  2. B. danger
  3. C. a song
  4. D. a warning
Answer:

a) health

Q.7How do variations in the basic song help the birds?v
  1. A. recognize other members
  2. B. Maintain health
  3. C. increase the length of their song
  4. D. Communicate with one another
Answer:

Variations in the basic song help birds recognize other members of their species and distinguish them from birds of different species. These variations in bird songs serve as a form of identification and communication within bird communities. By producing and recognizing subtle differences in their vocalizations, birds can identify their mates, offspring, and other members of their flock. These song variations also help birds establish and defend their territories, as each bird or pair may have distinctive song patterns. Additionally, variations in songs allow birds to convey different messages such as warnings, mating calls, and territorial claims. The ability to recognize these variations is crucial for bird survival, reproduction, and social organization within their natural habitats.

4Writing (Text Book Page No. 14)6 questions
Q.1I saw Mr. Balu this morning and gave Mr. Balu my homework.v
Answer:

him

Q.2Muthu likes computer games but he doesn’t play computer games very often.v
Answer:

it

Q.3My aunt lives in Trichy but, my aunt often comes to visit my family.v
Answer:

she

Q.4Neil Armstrong was born in 1930. Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969.v
Answer:

He

Q.1This is my pen.v
Answer:

This pen is mine

Q.4My book is new.v
Answer:

The new book is mine. This sentence transforms the original statement by changing the word order to emphasize possession. The adjective 'new' describes the book, and the possessive pronoun 'mine' clearly indicates that the speaker owns the book. This rephrasing maintains the same meaning while using a different grammatical structure to convey ownership.