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Underline the noun clauses in the following sentences and state what purpose they serve.
I don’t know where he has gone.
The belief that music is eternal is almost universal.
He said that he would not go.
The Emperor ordered that the traitor should be put to death.
That he is not interested in the offer, is known to us.
He asked whether someone had prepared his breakfast.
He said that he was not feeling well.
The news that he is alive, has been confirmed.
I cannot rely on what he says.
It is certain that he will have to admit his mistakes.
It was fortunate that he was present.
The report, that the tiger population has declined, is not true.
1. I don’t know where he has gone.
- Noun Clause: "where he has gone"
- Purpose: Direct Object
2. The belief that music is eternal is almost universal.
- Noun Clause: "that music is eternal"
- Purpose: Appositive (renames "the belief")
3. He said that he would not go.
- Noun Clause: "that he would not go"
- Purpose: Direct Object
4. The Emperor ordered that the traitor should be put to death.
- Noun Clause: "that the traitor should be put to death"
- Purpose: Direct Object
5. That he is not interested in the offer, is known to us.
- Noun Clause: "That he is not interested in the offer"
- Purpose: Subject
6. He asked whether someone had prepared his breakfast.
- Noun Clause: "whether someone had prepared his breakfast"
- Purpose: Direct Object
7. He said that he was not feeling well.
- Noun Clause: "that he was not feeling well"
- Purpose: Direct Object
8. The news that he is alive, has been confirmed.
- Noun Clause: "that he is alive"
- Purpose: Appositive (renames "the news")
9. I cannot rely on what he says.
- Noun Clause: "what he says"
- Purpose: Object of the Preposition "on"
10. It is certain that he will have to admit his mistakes.
- Noun Clause: "that he will have to admit his mistakes"
- Purpose: Subject Complement (Predicate Noun)
11. It was fortunate that he was present.
- Noun Clause: "that he was present"
- Purpose: Subject Complement (Predicate Noun)
12. The report, that the tiger population has declined, is not true.
- Noun Clause: "that the tiger population has declined"
- Purpose: Appositive (renames "the report")
Identify the noun clauses in these sentences and circle them.
I realised that excessive eating is harmful.
My friend asked whether I wanted to take the yellow, red or blue bag.
I asked her if she was ready.
That Salim is very intelligent, is a well-known fact.
No one knows who the author is.
How the child got in, is a mystery.
I’ve yet to know whether I can enter the house.
My parents felt that I had not studied hard in the past few days.
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Complete these sentences by adding noun clauses as objects. Use the clues given in brackets and suitable subordinating conjunctions. One has been done for you.
I think that I can get my money back (get/money back).
Does anyone know …………………………… (the matter/with him)?
Do let me know …………………………… (you can come/on Tuesday).
The teacher showed the class …………………………… (write/story).
My teacher felt …………………………… (need help/English).
Why didn’t you tell us …………………………… (she/require)?
I have not decided …………………………… (got/London).
Mother didn’t say ……………………………(she/go to the market).
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Complete these sentences by putting in meaningful noun clauses that act as subject to the verb.
…………………………… love to eat apples.
…………………………… decided what to present.
…………………………… he cried.
…………………………… was very pleasant.
…………………………… is so wet.
…………………………… was heard by everybody.
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Complete these sentences by using the appropriate ‘time expression’s from the box.
at present | at this moment | In old days | Nowadays | in a while |
…………………….. for printing books, they used to set the type by hand.
We have no more seats in this course …………………….. but if you leave your address, we’ll get in touch with you.
I’m not sure where she is …………………….. but if you give me your telephone number, I’ll ask her to call you.
Please wait here. The doctor will see you …………………….. .
…………………….. we are living in Mumbai.
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Write meanings of the given words and use them in sentences of you own.
1. Ruffle ……………………………. 2. Solemn ……………………………..
3. Gnawed ……………………………. 4. Reproach …………………………….
5. Tiresome ……………………………. 6. Servitude …………………………….
7. Blare ……………………………. 8. Conscription …………………………….
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Replace the underlined phrases with the correct words or phrases given in the box.
in unison heart-rending Going ahead headquarters regretted
The main office of the Police Department is in Delhi.
The students were reciting the poem as one voice.
After a long illness, his condition was very pitiful.
Bearing on with all his might, the mountaineer conquered the highest peak.
They felt sorry for not having attended the class.
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For Frantz, neglecting his French lessons did not bother him. Later, he realised his fault and regretted about his negligence. Tell your class about Frantz, how he failed to perform the duty of a student and his realization at the end.
You may include the following points.
- how he neglected his lessons
- his participation in classroom activities
- his attitude towards Monsieur Hamel
- his realization
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Read the meaning and complete the words.
1. fellow member c …… …… r …… …… ……
2. looking serious s …… …… …… m ……
3. bad luck m …… …… f …… …… …… …… …… ……
4. hold tightly on to something c …… …… …… ……
5. made a gesture with the hand m …… …… …… o …… …… ……
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Monsieur Hemel’s last class highlighted the importance of one’s language, not just for communicating with others but for guarding one’s culture and even political independence.
Write an article on the importance of English as a global language/means of communication, in not more than 150 words.
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Frantz hurried to school because he
(a) Was late and was afraid of being scolded by his teacher
(b) Was late and could not complete his homework
(c) had not learnt about participles and he could hear the Prussians marching
Correct answer: (a) Was late and was afraid of being scolded by his teacher
Explanation: Frantz was not only very late for school that morning but also afraid of being scolded, especially since Monsieur Hamel had planned to examine them on participles, a topic Frantz was unprepared for. This fear spurred him to hurry to school despite considering staying away to avoid reprimand.
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Frantz was angry and guilty because he neglected his lessons in
(a) French
(b) English
(c) Chinese
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It was a heart-rending thing for Monsieur Hamel to leave the province because he
(a) would miss his class
(b) would leave the place forever
(c) would come after a long span of time
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‘Monsieur Hamel rose, pale as death, from his chair.’ This means he
(a) Had lost his lively spirit
(b) was feeling tired
(c) was in a deplorable state of mind/a state of shock and remorse
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Write what the narrator sees as he passes the Mayor’s office.
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What did Frantz notice about Monsieur Hamel as he sat on his bench in the class?
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Which information did Monsieur Hamel give his students in the class?
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Why was Frantz angry with himself?
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What did Frantz realise when he saw the old people from the village sitting at the end of the classroom?
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Read the sentences given below and number them in the order they appear in the story.
It seemed to me that they regretted not having come often to the school.
‘I wonder if they are going to compel them to sing in German too!’
I thought that he was making fun of me, and I ran into Monsieur Hamel’s little yard all out of breath.
Through the open window I saw my comrades already in their places, and Monsieur Hamel walking back and forth with the terrible iron ruler under his arm.
As I passed the Mayor’s office, I saw that there were people gathered about the little board on which notices were posted.
Have I not often made you water my garden instead of studying?
But something suffocated him. He could not finish the sentence.
For a moment, I thought of staying away from school and wandering about the fields.
However, he had the courage to keep the class to the end.
“Go at once to your seat, my little Frantz; we were going to begin without you.”
It was my turn to recite.
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Why do you think one should have good command over one’s own mother tongue? Justify your answer.
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Enlist the qualities in Monsieur Hamel’s character which impress you the most.
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Why did Frantz think that he would remember that last class?
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‘I was at that point in my reflections when I heard my name called.”
(a) Who is ‘I’ referred to in the given line?
(b) Who does ‘at the time’ refer to?
(c) How did the person, referred to, react on hearing the statement made?
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“In all this, my poor Frantz, you are not the guiltiest one. We all have our fair share of reproaches to address to ourselves.”
(a) Who is the speaker of the above lines?
(b) Why is Frantz being reproached?
(c) Whom does the speaker refer to as ‘We’ in the above statement?
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"'The new teacher arrives tomorrow. This is the last class in French, so I beg you to be very attentive.'”
(a) Who is the speaker of the above lines?
(b) What is the reason for the arrival of a new teacher?
(c) How does the speaker express the importance of the class?
(a) The speaker of the above lines is Monsieur Hamel.
(b) The reason for the arrival of a new teacher is that orders have come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine following the Franco-Prussian War, which led to German victory and subsequent changes in the education system in the annexed regions.
(c) The speaker expresses the importance of the class by stating that it is the last class in French and imploring the students to "be very attentive", indicating the critical nature of preserving their native language under the looming imposition of German.
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What was the reaction of Monsieur Hamel's students when they learned that this was their last class in French?
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About the Author - The Last Class | Fragrance English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
Alphonse Daudet was a renowned French novelist and short-story writer, born on May 13, 1840, and lived until December 16, 1897. His writings vividly depict the provincial life in France. He is most celebrated for his uncanny ability to bring characters to life and his insightful depiction of human behaviour. Some of his most iconic works include 'Jack', 'Le Nabab', and 'Sapho'. His stories often incorporated the gritty reality of life, yet were imbued with a certain charm that captured the essence of the French spirit. Daudet remains one of France's most beloved literary figures.
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Themes - The Last Class | Fragrance English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
1. Loss and Regret:
This is a predominant theme that resonates through the entire narrative. Frantz laments the lost opportunity to fully learn his own language as he was preoccupied with frivolous activities. Similarly, Monsieur Hamel deeply ....
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1. Introduction and Setting:
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1. "For a moment, I thought of staying away from school and wandering about the fields."
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Vocabulary - The Last Class | Fragrance English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
Askew – not in a straight or level position
The picture hung askew on the wall.
Comrades – fellows belonging to the same group
The group of comrades met weekly at the cafe.
Conscriptions – orders for people from law to serve in the armed forces
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