Worksheet 1 - Class 8 Gulmohar Language Practice - Summary, Extra Questions, Quiz & Video
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Would you call this a horror story or a humorous one? Give one reason for your choice. (Hint humorous )
I would call this a humorous story. One key reason is the ironically light tone used by Jeremy Buggam in his letter, as he wishes Digby a "pleasant night" right after describing a haunting scenario involving a murderous ghost. This juxtaposition between the eerie supernatural events and casual well-wishes underscores a playful, satirical approach rather than genuine horror.
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a. In what way is the letter from Jeremy Buggam crucial to the plot of the story?
b. What was Jeremy Buggam’s intention behind writing it?
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If the narrator had not found and read the letter, how do you think he would have reacted to the sound of:
a. the church bell
b. the cupboard door opening
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Which line in the passage hints that Sir Duggam Buggam was a respected and important person?
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Make a sentence with each of these words using a meaning different from that which it carries in the passage:
a. litter:
b. executed:
c. rattle:
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The passage contains many elements common to traditional horror settings. Could you eliminate the fear by suggesting alternative descriptions or phrases? Pair up and fill out this table. The first one has been done for you.
horror setting | alternative ideas |
---|---|
east tower of Buggam Grange | the first-floor bedroom |
feeble fire | |
mental (fireplace) | |
candle | |
church bell/stroke of twelve |
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Complete this paragraph by using the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
Aakash loves (love) trains. He first _______________ (see) one when he was four years old and he _______________ (think) it was amazing. He _______________ (go) to a different railway station every week and _______________ (write) down the engine number of every train he sees. He _______________ (do) this since he was eight. He _______________ (collect) over 10,000 different engine numbers from various cities. Once, while he _______________ (stand) in a station in Mumbai, he saw something very unusual. He _______________ (wait) for over an hour for a train to go by when suddenly he _______________ (see) a very old stream train coming down the tracks. It _______________ (not stop) at the station and, as it was passing, Aakash noticed that all the passengers _______________ (wear) old-fashioned clothes. When he told the station guard about this, the poor man turned pale. He said that no stream train _______________ (pass) through that station for years, and that the last one _______________ (crash), killing everyone on board.
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Complete these sentences by choosing the correct form of the verbs.
What’s Ali going to do when he finishes (is finishing/finishes) college?
This time next week Kiran _______________ (will eat/will be eating) lunch in her new school.
If Jerin continues to work at this pace, he ____________________ (will be painting/will have painted) the whole house by tomorrow.
I think everyone ______________________ (is coming/comes) to dinner on Saturday.
I’m not sure. We _____________________ (will be back/should be back)
She doesn’t realise what kind of a person he is-she __________________________.
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We love to hear ghost stories, especially in a group. Discover some Indian ghost stories by Indian authors like Ruskin Bond. Select one such story and read it in groups. After reading, share what you liked about the story with the class.
Project
Work in small groups and locate one such building in your area. Think about these points and present your views:
- Provide a brief history of the building. Search the internet or local libraries for relevant information. Provide photographs of the place, if you can.
- Report its present condition. Is it safe to be near it?
- Do people use it for any reason?
- What should we do with these old buildings? What purpose can they serve?
- How can we, citizens, help in this matter?
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Scary experiences make great stories, and sometimes we even laugh about them after they have happened. Write a letter to your friend recounting one scary experience you had. Mention what happened that scared you, how you felt at the time and after, and what you did at that moment.
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