In this chapter of Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities,' Lucie Manette arrives at a run-down garret, intending to meet her father, Dr Manette, who she had believed to be dead. Dr. Manette, recently released from the infamous French prison, the Bastille, is now a shell of his ...........................
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Underline the defining clauses and circle the non-defining clauses in these sentences.
The person, who walked in just now, is my teacher.
She narrated a story which was very interesting.
Have you found the papers that you lost?
I am going to Mumbai, which is the capital of Maharashtra.
My sister, who is a good swimmer, qualified for the Olympics.
The author, who wrote the book, wants to revise it.
My aunt, whom I met recently, is very ill.
The person, whom I was talking about, is my new manager.
The movie that we watched yesterday was very boring.
The book that you wanted is not available now.
1. The person, who walked in just now, is my teacher.
2. She narrated a story which was very interesting.
3. Have you found the papers that you lost?
4. I am going to Mumbai, which is the capital of Maharashtra.
5. My sister, who is a good swimmer, qualified for the Olympics.
6. The author, who wrote the book, wants to revise it.
7. My aunt, whom I met recently, is very ill.
8. The person, whom I was talking about, is my new manager.
9. The movie that we watched yesterday was very boring.
10. The book that you wanted is not available now.
Add relative pronouns to complete each sentence.
A school is a place ………………………. Students learn the three R’s – reading, writing and arithmetic.
A person ………………………. is honest, is the one I admire most.
An adverb is a part of speech ………………………. adds to the meaning of a verb.
The letter ………………………. you mailed us has arrived.
The girl ………………………. fainted has recovered.
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Use relative clauses to join the following sentences. Remember not to change the meanings. Also, state whether the clauses are defining or non-defining.
A man opened the door. He greeted me warmly.
The tiger escaped from the cage. It created confusion.
Gita is wearing a new dress. She bought it yesterday.
The child broke his toy. His father gave it to him.
A storm occurred yesterday. It caused great harm.
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Make sentences with the following headlines using relative clauses.
Example: Monkey Troubles People in Market
A monkey, who escaped from its cage, troubled many people in the market.
Man Recovers from Coma
Accident Averted
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Correct the errors in the following sentences.
Your favourite action which you wished to meet is in the town.
Sneha mumbled something in her sleep who I couldn’t hear.
We visited the ancient buildings whom were built many years ago.
Father showed me the collection of books who he had been collecting for the past twenty years.
My uncle which stays in Shimla is coming next month.
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Find any five new words hidden in the word ‘SHOEMAKER’. The letter ‘S’ should be common in the new words formed.
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With the help of a dictionary or the internet, find the meanings of the following phrases.
withered and worn ……………………….……………………….
passing touch of pride ……………………….……………………….
looking steadfastly ……………………….……………………….
trembling with eagerness ……………………….……………………….
started forward ……………………….……………………….
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Write synonyms of the given words.
Vacant ……………………….……………………….
Withered ……………………….……………………….
Swoon ……………………….……………………….
Endeavour ……………………….……………………….
Haggard ……………………….……………………….
Steadfast ……………………….……………………….
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Fill in the blanks using the words given in the box.
Weary | seclusion | groaned | steadfast | lapsed | tattered |
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Two hours had ……………………….………. but the guests did not arrive.
The shoemaker was ……………………….………. in his work.
The beggar’s clothes were ……………………….………. .
Mystics lived in ……………………….………. .
The boy ……………………….………. with pain.
After the day’s work, Sally looked ……………………….………. .
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Punctuate the following passage.
at first they tried to break up the fighting when they heard the cause of the fight some sides with the cats owner others sides with the dogs owner soon the soldiers too joined the fight with the soldiers involved the fight erupted into a civil war
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Which words and phrases in the lesson indicate that the old shoemaker was in captivity for a long time?
In the provided text from "The Shoemaker" by Charles Dickens, several words and phrases indicate that the old shoemaker, Dr. Manette, was in captivity for a long time:
"eighteen years" - Indicates the duration of his captivity directly.
"a long seclusion from direct light and air" - Suggests prolonged isolation which is typical in long-term imprisonment.
"his poor tatters of clothes" and "faded down to such a dull uniformity of parchment – yellow" - Implies wear and neglect over a considerable period.
"One Hundred and Five, North Tower" - Refers not only to the location within the Bastille (a prison) but effectively dehumanizes him, implying a long duration wherein he was known not by name but by a number.
"I taught myself...I have made shoes ever since" - Indicates that he learned and practiced shoemaking over many years while imprisoned.
"the task of recalling him from the vacancy into which he always sank" - Suggests mental effects common in long-term captives, indicating the passage of significant time.
These phrases collectively enhance the understanding of his extended captivity's impact on his physical appearance, mental state, and identity.
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‘A broad ray of light that fell into the garret,….’
(a) Who was in the garret?
(b) What was his/her appearance like?
(c) What was he/she doing?
(d) How did he/she react to the people and situations?
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What does Lucie discover about her father?
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Who is Mr Lorry? Why does he visit the shoemaker?
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What was the reason behind Mr Lorry accompanying Lucie to the prison?
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Who was Monsieur Manette, and why was he in prison?
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How can we say that the old shoemaker’s health and appearance had not been taken care of?
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Read paragraphs two and three and write your feelings about the shoemaker.
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How did Defarge make the old shoemaker speak?
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Read the following statements and write true (T) or false (F) against them. If the statement is false, write the true statement.
Mr Lorry was determined to finish the pair of shoes in the next 24 hours.
It was a young lady’s walking shoes as described in the chapter.
The two visitors were told the name of the shoemaker.
The shoemaker was a shoemaker by trade and had learnt about shoes earlier.
The shoemaker’s name was Monsieur Manette.
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Why did the shoemaker not invoke a feeling of fear in the girl?
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Do you think Mr Lorry knew Monsieur Manette? If yes, how?
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“Hush! Let us draw further back. Hush!” Why do you think Mr Lorry said these words?
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Why do you think the shoemaker was not able to recognise the visitors who came to meet him?
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“Here is a visitor.”
(a) Who said this and to whom?
(b) Who is the ‘visitor’ referred to in the given line?
(c) How did the shoemaker respond when he saw the ‘visitor’?
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“You are not a shoemaker by trade?”
(a) Who said these words and to whom?
(b) What was the reaction of the listener to the question posed by the speaker?
(c) How had the shoemaker learned this trade?
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‘He had taken it up and was stooping to work again when his eyes caught the skirt of her dress.’
(a) Who is ‘He’, and what did ‘He’ take up?
(b) Who was ‘her’? What was ‘his’ reaction on seeing ‘her’?
(c) Do you think ‘He’ was able to recognise ‘her’?
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"I forget what it was you asked me. What did you say?"
a. Who is the speaker? Who are they talking to?
b. What does this line suggest about the speaker's mental state?
c. Why might the speaker have forgotten the question asked?
a. The speaker is Dr. Manette, the shoemaker, who is talking to Mr. Lorry and Defarge.
b. This line suggests that Dr. Manette's mental state is highly disturbed, and he is not able to concentrate or remember things well.
c. The speaker might have forgotten the question asked because of his prolonged isolation and trauma from his imprisonment in the Bastille, which has left him with severe cognitive and psychological impairments.
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How would you interpret the phrase "love it back to life and hope" in terms of Lucie's reaction to seeing her father?
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Seclusion: here, being away from
After a long week at work, she preferred seclusion for her weekend.Dull uniformity: (everything) looking the same
He grew bored with the dull uniformity of the town.A steadfastly vacant gaze: a consistently expressionless look
He sat with a...........................
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About the Author - The Shoemaker | Fragrance English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the most renowned authors of the 19th century, known for combining rich storytelling with social commentary. Dickens authored numerous works, many of which offer vivid depictions of poverty, abuse, and social inequality during the Industrial Revolution in England. His notable works, such as "Oliver Twist," "David Copperfield," "Great Expectations," "A Tale of Two Cities," and "A Christmas Carol", have left an indelible mark on literature. What set Dickens apart was his ability to create complex characters and his detailed descriptions of the societal conditions of his time, particularly the harsh realities faced by working children. His writing was instrumental in raising awareness and influencing social change during his lifetime.
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Themes - The Shoemaker | Fragrance English Reader | Class 8 Literature | English
1. Loss and Alienation:
This chapter highlights the theme of loss and alienation through the character of Dr Manette. Once an esteemed medical professor, Dr Manette has...
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1. Introduction to Dr Manette:
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1. "A broad ray of light fell into the garret, and showed the workman with an unfinished shoe upon his lap, pausing in his labour."
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