8th Class English(Jasmine) - Unit-1 Wit And Wisdom ( Wisdom Paves the Way ) All Question With Answer
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I. Why do we seek advice of the elderly in our family? Share your thoughts with your classmates and teacher.
Answer:
We seek advice of the elderly in our family because they have life experience and wisdom that helps them make better decisions.
II. Knowledge is about learning facts and information, while wisdom is about using that knowledge with good judgement.
Work in pairs. Read the following situations and classify each one as either ‘knowledge’ or ‘wisdom’. One example has been done for you.
1. Riya’s understanding of plant care helped her grow a healthy vegetable garden in her backyard.
2. Mr. Kumar values time with family over chasing wealth.
3. Karuna’s expertise in computer programming helped her develop a successful app.
4. Rohan understood the value of time management and created a timetable to complete his assignments systematically.
5. Ramesh chose to forgive his friend for a misunderstanding.
6. Ms. Vaijayanthi delivered a lecture on Indian Classical music at the cultural festival.
Answer:
| Situations | Knowledge/Wisdom |
| 1. Riya’s understanding of plant care helped her grow a healthy vegetable garden in her backyard. | Knowledge |
| 2. Mr. Kumar values time with family over chasing wealth. | Wisdom |
| 3. Karuna’s expertise in computer programming helped her develop a successful app. | Knowledge |
| 4. Rohan understood the value of time management and created a timetable to complete his assignments systematically. | Wisdom |
| 5. Ramesh chose to forgive his friend for a misunderstanding. | Wisdom |
| 6. Ms. Vaijayanthi delivered a lecture on Indian Classical music at the cultural festival. | Knowledge |
III. Observe the picture carefully. What do you think might have happened? Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Answer:
I think the man has lost something, may be an animal, and he is not able to find his animal. He approaches a house and finds some women standing outside the house. The man enquires about his animal and wants to find out where his animal is. From the picture it appears that the three local women are not able to help the man. Because of the commotion caused, a cat and a monkey are watching the scene.
I. Complete the following sentences with suitable reasons. One example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
1. Shiv Datt said, “I believe it has been over a week, perhaps even longer,” because it had been a long time since they left the village.
2. Dev Datt said, “Indeed, we ought to be united in this hope. That is why we press on towards Ujjain,” because ________.
3. Har Datt said, “Look there, friends. A camel has passed this way. The tracks are fresh,” because ________.
4. Shiv Datt said, “It appears to be a merchant, running as if pursued by trouble,” because ________.
5. The merchant said, “How could you possibly know that? The poor creature has been unwell for two weeks now. Surely you are a healer!” because ________.
6. Dev Datt said, “You are free to do as you wish, sir. If the King desires our presence, we shall be waiting under that banyan tree yonder,” because ________.
Answer:
1.(Answer is given above )
2. they all hoped to get employed by the King.
3. he. had seen the fresh camel tracks on the road.
4. the merchant was running fast and seemed worried.
5. Dev Datt correctly guessed that the camel had stomach pain.
6. Dev Datt had nothing to fear and was ready to face the King.
I. Arrange the following events in order of their occurrence from Scene II of the play. One example has been, done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
1. The King makes the four young men his advisers, impressed by their skills. (8)
2. Ram Datt explains how he infers from the tracks that the camel is lame.
3. The King asks the merchant to clearly state his accusation.
4. The King praises the young men for their observations and dismisses the merchant’s accusation.
5. Shiv Datt reveals that the camel is blind in its right eye as it had only chewed on the leaves on the left side of the road.
6. Dev Datt explains his observation about the camel’s pain and careful movement.
7. Har Datt clarifies how he knew that the camel has a short tail.
8. The merchant accuses the four men of knowing a lot about his missing camel.
Answer:
1. The merchant accuses the four men of knowing a lot about his missing camel.
2. The King asks the merchant to clearly state his accusation.
3. Ram Datt explains how he infers from the tracks that the camel is lame.
4. Shiv Datt reveals that the camel is blind in its right eye as it had only chewed on the leaves on the left side of the road.
5. Har Datt clarifies how he knew that the camel has a short tail.
6. Dev Datt explains his observation about the camel’s pain and careful movement.
7. The King praises the young men for their observations and dismisses the merchant’s accusation.
8. The King makes the four young men his advisers, impressed by their skills.