Comprehension

 

(A) State whether the following statements are true or false:

1. Many people say it is bad luck to lose a wedding ring. (true)

2. Wije fell asleep after washing off the dust of the day’s labours. (false)

3. Manel saw a glint of gold through water. (true)

4. A tiny mouse was near the ring. (false)

5. Manel picked up a stick and lifted the ring. (true)

6. Manel slipped the ring onto her own finger. (false)

 

(B) Fill in the blanks with correct words:

1. The village was in Sri Lanka’s beautiful hill country.

2. The small emerald paddy field separated the house from the well.

3. The wedding ring slipped from Wije’s finger.

4. Manel leaped out of the bed and grabbed a torch.

5. The ring was balanced on a little ledge.

 

(C) Answer the following questions:

1. What was the life in village at the time when Wije and Manel moved there?

Ans. At the time, the village had neither water nor electricity, so wells supplied fresh water, while kerosene lamps and candles provided light.

2.  How did Wije lost his ring?

Ans.   One warm evening, as Wije vigorously shook the water from his hands, his wedding ring slipped from his finger.

3. How did Manel find out where her husband’s ring was?

Ans.  When Manel was in a hazy state between dream and reality, she saw a glint of gold through water and heard a voice to get up.

4. What might have happened if they had reached the well late?

Ans. They could have lost it forever if they had reached the well late.

5. What was the reaction of Wije and Manel when they found the ring?

Ans. Wije and Manel were overwhelmed with happiness when they found the ring.

 

(D) Think and answer:

1. How can you say that Wije and Manel were helpless when they lost the ring?

Ans. Wije and Manel were helpless when they lost the ring because the night was darkening and they could not look for it at that time.

2. Why did Manel retire that night with a troubled heart?

Ans.  Manel retired that night with a troubled heart because Wije had lost his wedding ring.

 

(E) Who said to whom?

1. Get up, Manel …. don’t delay…

Ans. A silent voice said to Manel.

2.  Wije the ring is in the well! We must go now.

Ans. Manel said to Wije.

3. How clever you are!

Ans. Wije said to Manel.

 

Coolpupil Facebook Page/Community

 

Price of Necklace | Class 7th Chapter 14th | Banyan Tree