Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 1 Question Answer CBSE.

Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 1 Question Answer CBSE: The With That Won Hearts is the lesson 1 from Class 8 NCERT English Textbook Poorvi. Here you can avail Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 1 Question Answer CBSE. 

Class 8 English Poorvi Lesson 1 All Solutions 

(Discuss in Pairs) (PAGE 2)

Q1. Why are qualities like humour and wit important in a person ?

Ans: Humour helps a person to cope with stressful situation and create a sense of ease in communication. Wit plays an important role in communication, social interaction, increase understanding.

Q2. Why do you think kings and queens preferred to have witty people among their courtiers ?

Ans: Kings and queens preferred to have witty people among their courtiers because a witty person can become a good advisor and can help in difficult situations.

Q3. If you were asked to solve a disagreement between two people, what approach would you take ?

Ans: If I were asked to solve a disagreement between two people, I would encourage calm communication, listen to both sides carefully and working together to find a solution that satisfy both people.

Q4. Have you ever been in a situation where a small misunderstanding led to a big problem ? How was it resolved ?

Ans: One day, Kartik, one of my classmates, lost his Rs 100. Не blamed another classmate for this. But the other boy said that he did not know anything about the money. I listened both of them carefully and advised Kartik to check carefully his bag again. When he checked his bag again, he found his money inside his pencil box.

Then he apologised for his mistake. That is how the misunderstanding was resolved.

The Wit That Won Hearts Class 8 Solutions

(Let us Discuss) (PAGE 7)

I. Rectify the following false statements from the text.

1. The queen insulted the king by speaking against the quality of his poem.

Ans: The queen did not insult the king. She yawned because she was tired but she had no intention to insult the king.

2. Tenali Rama immediately went to the king and convinced him to talk to the queen.

Ans: Tenali Rama did not immediately go to the king. He took his time, made a plan and made the king realise that it was not queen's fault.

3. The courtiers admired the king's poem and praised his literary talent.

Ans: When the king tried to recite his poem to the courtiers, they avoided the king and made excuses. They did not admire the king's poem and praised his literary talent.

4. The ministers in the court were eager to hear Tenali Rama's idea about paddy cultivation.

Ans: The ministers in the court were not eager to hear Tenali Rama's idea about paddy cultivation. They made fun of Tenali Rama's idea.

5. The king never realised his mistake and continued to stay angry with the queen.

Ans: The king realised his mistake and apologised to the queen.

(Let us Think and Reflect) (PAGE 7, 8, 9)

I. Read the extracts and answer the questions that follow.

1. "... The king thought I was disrespecting his poem and stormed off.

Since then, he has not spoken to me. If I had known this would happen, I would have chosen another day. Help me, please, Rama. Only you can help the king understand."

Rama nodded thoughtfully. "If you like, I will try my best to resolve this matter, your Highness. But this needs a well - planned approach and I may need time to find the right strategy."

(i) Why does the queen believe that only Tenali Rama can help the king understand ?

Ans: The queen believes that only Tenali Rama can help the king understand because Tenali Rama was famous for his quick wit and he had a special place in the king's court as a witty advisor.

(ii) What does the queen's statement, "If I had known this would happen, I would have chosen another day", suggest about her feelings ?

A. She is angry at the king for overreacting.

B. She regrets the unintended misunderstanding.

C. She believes the poem was not worth listening to.

D. She is worried that the king might punish her.

Ans: B. She regrets the unintended misunderstanding.

(iii) How does Tenali Rama's response reflect his wisdom and problem-solving brackets ?

Ans: Tenali Rama's response reflect his wisdom and problem - solving brackets because he asked the queen to take some time to make a plan and to find the right strategy.

(iv) Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option from those given in the brackets.

The king's reaction shows that he is sensitive and _________ (has a lot of faith/takes great pride) in his poetry. 

Ans: The king's reaction shows that he is sensitive and takes great pride in his poetry. 

2. That evening, the king approached the queen with a softened expression. "Thirumalambal", he began, his voice gentle, "T'have been foolish. I see now that I overreacted. I let my pride blind me. I'm sorry."

The queen, who had longed for this moment, smiled and replied, "If you like, we can leave this quarrel behind us. I would very much like to listen to your poem."

(i) Complete the following with a suitable explanation.

When the king said, "I let my pride blind me", he means that _________ 

Ans: Because of his pride, he could not understand that the queen did not have any intention to insult him.

(ii) Why does the queen say, "If you like, we can leave this quarrel behind us" ?

Ans: The queen says this because she wanted to end this quarrel and live a happy life with his husband.

(iii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from these given in the brackets.

The king acknowledges that his pride clouded his judgement, which shows _________  (intelligence and courage/maturity and self-awareness)

Ans: The king acknowledges that his pride clouded his judgement, which shows maturity and self-awareness.

(iv) State any one characteristic that the queen's response to the king's apology shows about her.

Ans: The queen's response to the king's apology shows that she loves her husband and cannot live without him.

II. Answer the following questions.

Q1. Why was the Vijayanagara Empire considered to be in its 'Golden Era' during Krishnadeva Raya's reign ?

Ans: The Vijayanagara Empire considered to be in its 'Golden Era' during Krishnadeva Raya's reign because art, literature and architecture flourished during his reign.

Q2. How did Tenali Ramakrishna gain a special place in the king's court ? 

Ans: Tenali Ramakrishna gained a special place in the king's court because of his quick wit and humour.

Q3. How did the quarrel between the king and the queen affect the palace.

Ans: The king did not talk to queen for weeks and in his frustration, stopped visiting her altogether. His absence cast a shadow over the palace and the once cheerful corridors seemed quiet and lonely.

Q4. What strategy did Tenali Rama use to make the king realise his mistake ?

Ans: Tenali Rama brought a plateful of paddy seeds and said if these paddy seeds are sown, the yield will be three times greater than the current results.

The king said that it sounds illogical. Such cultivation would need special soil, manure and pest and insect repellents.

Then Tenali Rama said that the real issue lies not with seeds but the person who sows them. If the person has a habit of yawning while sowing, the seeds scatter unevenly. Then the king yawned and Tenali Rama told him that yawning is natural as breathing.

This made the king realise that the queen yawned naturally and not to insult him.

Q5. What was the reaction of the courtiers when Tenali Rama introduced his 'special paddy seeds'.

Ans: When Tenali Rama introduced his 'special paddy seeds', the courtiers made fun of him and said that he has brought magic seeds, next he would claim they grow without water and perhaps he found them on the moon.

Q6. How does the story conclude, and what lesson can be learnt from it ?

Ans: When the king realised his mistake, he went to the queen and accepts and apologised for his mistake.

The lesson we can learn from this story is that we should not overreact in any situation and if we find our mistake, then we should apologise for that.

(Let us Learn) (PAGE 9, 10, 12)

I. Fill in the blanks and complete the paragraph by choosing suitable expressions from the box given below.

My mother is quite witty, and her sense of humour always lightens stressful moments. Once, at a family dinner, an argument began over a minor issue, and 1. __________ making everyone feel uncomfortable. Just as things were getting serious, she made a clever remark and laughter 2. __________  the gathering, making everyone relaxed. The person who started the argument 3. __________ and a 4. __________ My 5. __________ Everyone disapproved of the action to how my mother has saved other situations like this. Without her, such moments would have 6. __________ the gatherings. I hope that I grow up to be as witty as my mother.

Ans: My mother is quite witty, and her sense of humour always lightens stressful moments. Once, at a family dinner, an argument began over a minor issue, and murmur swept through the room making everyone feel uncomfortable. Just as things were getting serious, she made a clever remark and laughter rippled through the gathering, making everyone relaxed. The person who started the argument stormed off and a hush fell over My mind raced back Everyone disapproved of the action to how my mother has saved other situations like this. Without her, such moments would have cast a shadow the gatherings. I hope that I grow up to be as witty as my mother.

II. The writer uses words like 'roared', 'murmur' in the text to indicate the sound produced. Fill in the blanks with suitable sound words from the box given below. You may refer to a dictionary.

1. As the teacher began the riddle challenge, a __________ of excitement spread through the classroom.

Ans: As the teacher began the riddle challenge, a mumble of excitement spread through the classroom.

2. Anaya __________ in relief-she loved riddles more than solving Mathematics problems.

Ans: Anaya sighed in relief-she loved riddles more than solving Mathematics problems.

3. 'Think carefully', the teacher began to __________, as she wrote a riddle on the board.

Ans: 'Think carefully', the teacher began to murmur, as she wrote a riddle on the board.

4. When the question was revealed, a few students __________, realizing it wasn't as easy as they have expected. 

Ans: When the question was revealed, a few students gasped, realizing it wasn't as easy as they have expected.

5. Some exchanged __________, wondering if anyone at all would be able to solve it.

Ans: Some exchanged snickers, wondering if anyone at all would be able to solve it.

6. Just then, Anaya tapped her book on the desk with a small __________ deep in thought. 

Ans: Just then, Anaya tapped her book on the desk with a small thud deep in thought. 

7. 'Ah, I see it now!' she said stretching with a __________ as if it had taken her great effort. 

Ans: 'Ah, I see it now!' she said stretching with a groan as if it had taken her great effort. 

8. A small breeze made the windows __________ adding to the suspense of the moment.

Ans: A small breeze made the windows rattle adding to the suspense of the moment.

9. "So, what's the answer ?" the students __________ their voices filled with playful enthusiasm.

Ans: "So, what's the answer ?" the students roared their voices filled with playful enthusiasm.

10. Leaning forward with a smile, Anaya __________, 'Sometimes, the trickiest questions have the simplest answers.'

Ans: Leaning forward with a smile, Anaya whispered, 'Sometimes, the trickiest questions have the simplest answers.'

III. As you have learnt, a compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a distinct meaning. These are of three types: closed compounds (sunlight, courtroom), hyphenated compounds (well-planned) and open compounds (paddy seeds).

1. Create new compound words by matching words in column 1 with those in column 2.

Ans: 

2. Fill in the blanks with the words created in the previous question.

Ravi was (i) __________ up in a lively (ii) __________ always speaking calmly even in arguments. He grew where he learned to handle different personalities. His friend Arun, however, was (iii) __________ his patience, Despite this, Arun admired Ravi's (iv) __________ One evening, as they passed a (v) __________ and often lost thinking. they saw some performers rushing out. Ravi noticed that one of them dropped a (vi) __________ book on the ground. "Is this yours ?" he asked. "Oh thank you, young man!" the performer smiled. "It's recent purchase from the (vii) __________ round the corner. True to his nature Arun promptly said to Ravi, "It's (viii) __________ that it's not from bakery but bookshop! Ravi smiled and they walked on.

Ans: Ravi was soft spoken up in a lively household always speaking calmly even in arguments. He grew where he learned to handle different personalities. His friend Arun, however, was ill-tempered his patience, Despite this, Arun admired Ravi's quick-witted One evening, as they passed a dance hall and often lost thinking. they saw some performers rushing out. Ravi noticed that one of them dropped a sky-blue book on the ground. "Is this yours ?" he asked. "Oh thank you, young man!" the performer smiled. "It's recent purchase from the bookstore round the corner. True to his nature Arun promptly said to Ravi, "It's common sense that it's not from bakery but bookshop! Ravi smiled and they walked on.

In sentence 'If you like is the subordinate clause (if clause) and I will try my best to resolve this matter' is the main clause.

Identify the subordinate and main clause in sentences 2 and 3.

Ans: Sentence 2:

Subordinate clause: If, by chance something were to go wrong

Main clause: Our farmers would suffer

Sentence 3:

Subordinate clause: If I had known this would happen

Main clause: I would have chosen another day

Now match the subordinate clause (if clause) in Column 1 with the appropriate main clause in Column 2 to make complete sentences.

Ans: 

V. Complete the following sentences appropriately with either the main clause or the subordinate clause (if clause).

1. Your teacher will be unhappy if ____________ .

Ans: Your teacher will be unhappy if you do not study for the test.

2. They would have caught the train if ____________ .

Ans: They would have caught the train if they had left early.

3. ____________, if you continue to stay up late every night.

Ans: You will get sick, if you continue to stay up late every night.

4. If she knew the answer, ____________ .

Ans: If she knew the answer, she would have told me.

5. ____________ if she had studied harder.

Ans: She would have passed the exam if she had studied harder.

6. If I had a million rupees, ____________ . 

Ans: If I had a million rupees, I would buy a new car. 

VI. Complete the following sentences. One example has been done for you

1. If I wore a tres, I would play with the wind and talk to the birds.

2. If I wore the Head Teacher of my school, ____________ . 

Ans: If I wore the Head Teacher of my school, I would make the games compulsory for all the students.

3. If I were a bird, ____________ . 

Ans: If I were a bird, I would fly high in the sky.

4. If I were a magician, ____________ . 

Ans: If I were a magician, I would change the world to be a better place to live.

5. If I had studied harder, ____________ . 

Ans: If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam. 

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