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Expert Detectives
Chapter: 6
HONEYCOMB
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Page no: 90
1. What did Nishad give Mr Nath? Why?
Ans: Nishad gave a bar of chocolate to Mr Nath. He did so because of the lean appearance of Mr Nath, which suggested that he was starving.
2. What is “strange” about Mr Nath’s Sundays?
Ans: Every Sunday Mr Nath used to have the same visitor at this home and the two used to have lunch together.
3. Why did Nishad and Maya get a holiday?
Ans: Nishad and Maya got a holiday because of the bad weather. It was raining heavily, and the streets of the city were flooded with the downpour.
| WORKING WITH THE TEXT |
1. What does Nishad find out about Mr Nath from Ramesh? Arrange the information as suggested below.
(i) What he eats.
(ii) When he eats.
(iii) What he drinks, and when.
(iv) How he pays.
Ans: Nishad finds out the following about Mr. Nath from Ramesh:
(i) He is not very particular about what he eats. He eats two chapatis, dal and a vegetable.
(ii) He eats in the morning and evening.
(iii) He drinks two cups of tea, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
(iv) He pays in cash and also gives tips to Ramesh.
2. Why does Maya think Mr Nath is a crook? Who does she say the Sunday visitor is?
Ans: Maya thinks that Mr Nath is a crook because he does not have any friends even after spending more than a year at the place. Also, he does not talk to anyone and does not have any visitors at any time except for the visitor who meets him on Sundays.
She says that the Sunday visitor is his partner in crime and visits him on Sundays to give him his share of money.
3. Does Nishad agree with Maya about Mr Nath? How does he feel about him?
Ans: No, Nishad does not agree with Maya about Mr Nath. He thinks that Mr Nath is a lonely and poor person who is starving.
He also feels that he is a generous man because he gives tips to Ramesh regularly. He is determined to find why he is so thin and lonely.
| WORKING WITH LANGUAGE |
1. The word ‘tip’ has only three letters but many meanings. Match the word with its meanings below.
| (i) Fingertips | – be about to say something. |
| (ii) The tip of your nose | – make the boat overturn |
| (iii) Tip the water out of the bucket | – the ends of one’s fingers |
| (iv) Have something on the tip of your tongue | – give a rupee to him to thank him |
| (v) Tip the boat over | – empty a bucket by tilting it |
| (vi) Tip him a rupee | – the pointed end of your nose |
| (vii) The tip of the bat | – if you take this advice |
| (viii) The police were tipped off | – the bat lightly touched the ball |
| (ix) If you take my tip | – the end of the bat |
| (x) The bat tipped the ball | – the police were told, or warned |
Ans:
| (i) Fingertips | – the ends of one’s fingers |
| (ii) The tip of your nose | – the pointed end of your nose |
| (iii) Tip the water out of the bucket | – empty a bucket by tilting it |
| (iv) Have something on the tip of your tongue | – be about to say something |
| (v) Tip the boat over | – make the boat overturn |
| (vi) Tip him a rupee | – give a rupee to him to thank him |
| (vii) The tip of the bat | – the end of the bat |
| (viii) The police were tipped off | – the police were told or warned |
| (ix) If you take my tip | – if you take my advice |
| (x) The bat tipped the ball | – the bat lightly touched the ball |
2. The words helper, companion, partner and accomplice have very similar meanings, but each word is typically used in certain phrases. Can you fill in the blanks below with the most commonly used words? A dictionary may help you.
(i) Business _______________.
Ans: Business partner.
(ii) My ______________ on the journey.
Ans: My companion on the journey.
(iii) I’m mother’s little _______________.
Ans: I’m my mother’s little helper.
(iv) A faithful _____________ such as a dog
Ans: A faithful companion such as a dog.
(v) The thief’s _______________.
Ans: The thief’s accomplice.
(vi) Find a good _______________.
Ans: Find a good helper.
(vii) Tennis/ golf / bridge _______________.
Ans: Tennis/ golf / bridge partner.
(viii) His ______________ in his criminal activities.
Ans: His accomplice in his criminal activities.
3. Now let us look at the uses of the word break. Match the word with its meanings below. Try to find at least three other ways in which to use the word.
| (i) The storm broke | – could not speak; was too sad to speak |
| (ii) daybreak | – this kind of weather ended |
| (iii) His voice is beginning to break | – it began or burst to break into activity |
| (iv) Her voice broke and she cried | – the beginning of daylight |
| (v) The heat wave broke | – changing as he grows up |
| (vi) broke the bad news | – end it by making the workers submit |
| (vii) break a strike | – gently told someone the bad news |
| (viii) Find your own expression | Give its meaning here. |
Ans:
| (i) The storm broke | – it began or burst into activity |
| (ii) daybreak | – this kind of weather ended. |
| (iii) His voice is beginning to break | – changing as he grows up |
| (iv) Her voice broke and she cried | – could not speak, was too sad to speak |
| (v) The heat wave broke | – it began or burst into activity |
| (vi) broke the bad news | – gently told someone the bad news |
| (vii) break a strike | – end it by making the workers submit |
| (viii) Find your own expression | – a machine failure |
| SPEAKING |
1. Play detectives with each other. Find a person in your class (or some other acquaintance) to speak to. Find out the answers to the questions given below. Be careful to ask your questions in a polite and inoffensive way. Do not force the person to answer you. Then allow the person to ask you the same questions.
(i) Name?
(ii) What newspapers or magazines does the person read?
(iii) How long has the person lived at the current address?
(iv) What does she/he do during the day, i.e. the daily routine?
(v) What do neighbours and friends say about the person?
(vi) Who are his/her visitors and what are his/her eating habits? (You can ask a few others about this.)
(vii) What do you think about the person?
Ans: Students, do it yourself.
| WRITING |
1. Who do you think Mr Nath is? Write a paragraph or two about him.
Ans: Mr. Nath is a patient of the doctor mother of Maya and Nishad.He might be an introvert which is why he does not have friends and visitors. He is a thin person who has suffered a lot during his life. He is a man with simple nature and always takes simple meals. He just needs two chapatis, dal and a vegetable He also has scars on his face, making people think he is a crook. But, the scars might be from some accident. Maya considers Mr. Nath a criminal but Nishad’s attitude is sympathetic towards Mr. Nath. I think Mr. Nath is a lonely person with poor health conditions.
2. What else do you think Nishad and Maya will find out about him? How? Will they ever be friends? Think about these questions and write a paragraph or two to continue the story.
Ans: I think Nishad and Maya will find out that Mr Nath is a good person and an introvert. They might even get to know that Mr Nath is working from home because he does not keep well. That is the reason he prefers being at home and not having visitors.
They might become friends later, especially Nishad can be a good friend to him because he was in his favour from the beginning. Maya would have regretted doubting him to be a criminal.
3. Conducting a Survey
Step I: Study the following questionnaire and discuss the points in small groups.
Step II: Collect information. Contact people in the school/your locality and put these questions to them. Tick-mark (✓) their answers in the relevant column.
Step III: Analyse the results in the group by asking
• How many people think that a home is a place where you feel secure and happy?
• How many people think that a home isn’t a place where you feel secure and happy?
• How many people don’t know about it?
Step IV: Present a brief oral report on the result of your survey. Use phrases such as the following:
• Most people think that…
• Few people think that…
• Hardly anyone thinks that…
• No one thinks that…
Ans: Students, do it yourself.
Mystery of the Talking Fan
| WORKING WITH THE POEM |
1. Fans don’t talk, but it is possible to imagine that they do. What is it, then, that sounds like the fan’s chatter?
Ans: The noise created by the fan’s motor due to lack of oiling was being compared to the fan’s chatter.
2. Complete the following sentences.
(i) The chatter is electrical because ______________.
Ans: The noise created by the fan’s motor due to lack of oiling was being compared to the fan’s chatter.
(ii) It is mysterious because ______________.
Ans: It is mysterious because we cannot understand what the fan is saying.
3. What do you think the talking fan was demanding?
Ans: The talking fan was demanding some oil. It was seeking the attention of the people at home to put oil into the motors. Once it got oiling, it became silent.
4. How does an electric fan manage to throw so much air when it is switched on?
Ans: An electrical fan comprises three blades and a whirling motor. The moment it is switched on. The motor starts and begins to rotate, forcing the blades to move in circular movement. This generates a lot of pressure, which forces the air downwards in all directions.
5. Is there a ‘talking fan’ in your house? Create a dialogue between the fan and a mechanic.
Ans: Fan: Hey there, mechanic! Can’t you hear me? I’m groaning and creaking all day!
Mechanic: Oh, so you’re the one making all that noise! What’s wrong?
Fan: I’m tired and rusty. I need some oiling! My blades feel stiff.
Mechanic: Don’t worry, I’ve got just the thing for you. A little oil and you’ll be spinning smoothly.
Fan: Ahh, that feels nice! No more creaking. Thank you!
Mechanic: That’s what I do! Now enjoy your silent spinning.
