MP Board Class 8 General English Chapter 13 Virtue Pays Solution
Madhya Pradesh State Board Class 8 General English Chapter 13 Virtue Pays full exercise question answer. Every questions answers are prepared by expert English teacher.
EXERCISES
Read and Learn
wander weeds stoop divine grieve
fate virtue heaven vegetation boon
half-brother exile content symbol pool
sprinkle pay heed over power spirit heed
Word Power
A.) Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.
symbol an imaginary creature with magic powers
wander. a sign used to represent something
spirit. The plants found in a particular area or environment
vegetation. to walk slowly around without purpose
Answer:.
symbol – a sign used to represent something
wander. – to walk slowly around without purpose
spirit. – an imaginary creature with magic powers
vegetation. – The plants found in a particular area or environment
B.) Give one word for the following:
(i) A small area of still water, especially p_ond__ one that is artificial
(ii) which is connected with god
d_ivine___
(iii) a wild plant growing where it is not wanted
w_eed__
(iv) behaviour that shows high moral standards
v _irtue__
Comprehension
A) Answer: these questions:
1) What did Yudhishthira say to Nakula?
Nakula was instructed by Yudhishthira to climb the tree and search the entire forest for any signs of water.
2.) What did the voice from the pond say?
The voice warned against drinking the water unless the prerequisites for pool water consumption have been met.
3.) Did Nakula pay heed to the voice?
Nakula did not pay attention to the voice, though.
4.) What were the questions put up by Yaksha? Mention at least four.
Yaksha asked the questions like:
1.) Which is the best road to Heaven ?
2.) Which is the worst enemy of man ?
3.) What is the way to be happy ?
4.) Who is the greatest man of all ?
5.) Which is the best of all virtues?
The best virtue of all virtues are to hate nobody.
6.) Why did Yudhishthira wish to get back Nakula?
Yudhishthra wished to get back Nakula because Yudhishthira was the son of Kunti and Nakula was the son of Madri. When they would return back after thirteen years of exile, both the mothers would get at least one of her sons.
7.) How did the four brothers rise to their former selves?
Yaksha rejoiced at Yudhishthira’s upright character. The four brothers stood back up after receiving some water from him.
8.) What moral do you draw from this story?
Virtue is always rewarded.
B.) Tick the correct one:
1.) Yudhishthira was Nakula’s –
(a) real brother
(b) half brother✓
(c) cousin
2.) Sahadeva wept for his –
(a) dead brother✓
(b) dead mother
(c) dead father
3.) Who paid special heed to the strange voice?
(a) Arjuna
(b) Nakula
(c) Yudhishthira✓
4.) Yaksha was highly pleased with –
(a) Nakula
(b) Yudhishthira✓
(c) Arjuna
Let’s Learn
(i) No one in the world can do exactly what you do.
(ii) Some people can’t do what you can.
(iii) I was late for school because I couldn’t find my pen.
(iv) You may enter the room now.
(v) May I borrow your pen?
The modal auxiliary verbs ‘can’ and ‘could’ are used to express ability, ‘can’t’ is
R used to express inability; ‘may’ or ‘might’ are used to ask for or express
permission. Now, look at the following sentences:
(vi) You can leave after 5 pm.
(vii) Could I come in?
Here ‘can’ and ‘could’ are used to express permission.
(viii) There could be more trouble in future.
(ix) It might rain in a day or two.
Here ‘could and ‘might’ are used to express future possibility.
We can summarise it as
Modal auxiliary can is used for expressing ability
Modal auxiliary can’t is used for expressing inability
Modal auxiliary could is used for expressing ability in the past.
Modal auxiliaries can, could and may are used for seeking permission.
Modal auxiliaries can and may are used for expressing possibility
Modal auxiliaries might and could are used for expressing future possibility.
Ability:
I can speak English well.
Inability:
I can’t speak French.
Past ability:
I could jump over the wall when I was young.
Permission:
You can come in.
Could I borrow your bicycle?
Possibility:
He can come tomorrow.
Impossibility:
The sky is clear. It can’t rain today.
Future possibility: It might rain in a day or two.
A) Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal auxiliary verbs:
(use negative where required)
(i)The weather report says it __may___ rain today.
(ii) _can___ you read this poem for me, please?
(iii) He is a liar, what he says __can’t__ be true.
(iv) The new counter _might_ open next Monday.
(v) __may__ I use your phone?
B) What question will you ask in each of the following situations:
(Use a modal in each sentence)
(i)You want to have some ice-cream.
___may I have some ice cream__?
(ii) You want to know who is on the telephone.
__may I know who is on the telephone_?
(iii) You want to know the time.
__can I know the time___?
C.) Frame sentences with the help of the given information as given in the
example:
Nakula was Madri’s son. The Yaksha was a divine spirit.
Bhima was very strong Yudhishthira was famous for his justice.
Sahadeva was the youngest Pandava. Arjun was very good at archery.
Example:
1.) Nakul looked all over the forest.
Nakul, who was Madri’s son, looked all over the forest.
2.)The Yaksha asked many questions.
The Yaksha,who was divine spirit, asked many questions.
3.) Bhima paid no heed to the strange voice.
Bheema who was very strong, ped no heed to the strange voice.
4.) Arjun was a great warrior.
Arjun who was very good at bow, was a great warrior.
5.) Sahadeva failed to return.
Saha Deva, who was the youngest Pandava, failed to return
6.) Yudhishthira Answer:ed all the questions very well.
Yudhishthir who was very famous for his justice, Answer:ed all the questions very well.
Let’s Talk
Make two groups. One will ask the questions in column A and the other will find the correct Answer:s from column B.
S.No. A. B
1.) Who was Madri’s son? a.Virtue is the best road to Heaven.
2.) What was the name of the eldest Pandava b. Anger is the worst enemy of man.?
3.) Who was Yaksha? c . The man who has much but gives nothing.
4.) Which is the best road to Heaven? d. To tell the truth and be kind.
5.)Which is the best of virtues? e. Nakula was the son of Madri.
6.) Who is the worst enemy of man? f. One who is unaffected by joy and sorrow.
7.) What is the way to be happy? g. A poor man may become rich by being contented.
8.) Who is the greatest man? h. The best virtue is to hate none.
9.) Which man is rich and poor at. i. Yaksha was the spirit of the woods.
the same time?
10.) How may a poor man become rich? j. Yudhishthira was the eldest Pandava.
Answer:.
1.) Who was Madri’s son? Nakula was the son of Madri.
2.) What was the name of the eldest Pandava. Yudhishthira was the eldest Pandava
3.) Who was Yaksha? One who is unaffected by joy and sorrow
4.) Which is the best road to Heaven? Virtue is the best road to Heaven.
5.) Which is the best of virtues? The best virtue is to hate none.
6.) Who is the worst enemy of man? Anger is the worst enemy of man
7.) What is the way to be happy? To tell the truth and be kind.
8.) Who is the greatest man? One who is unaffected by joy and sorrow.
9.) Which man is rich and poor at the same time. The man who has much but gives nothing.
10.) How may a poor man become rich? A poor man may become rich by being contented
Q.1) Who was wandering in the forest?
Answer:__The Pandavas were wandering in forest___.
Q.2) When were the Pandavas wandering in the forest?
Answer:___They were wandering at 4 pm___.
Q.3) At what time did they feel thirsty?
Answer:__They started feeling thursty at 4:05 pm___.
Q.4) When did Yudhishthira order Nakul to bring water?
Answer:____Yudhishthira ordered Nakul to bring some water at 4:30 pm__.
Q.5) When did Yudhishthira himself go to pool?
Answer:____Yudhishthira himself went at 6:00 pm_____.
Let’s Write
Read the telephonic conversation and the message given below:
Mohit : Can I talk to Rakesh?
Mr. Ahuja : Sorry, he has gone to market.
Mohit: I am his classmate Arjun. Please tell him to call me back when he
returns.
Mr. Ahuja : O.K. But does he have your phone number?
Mohit: I think so, still note my phone number. It is 6369522.
Mr. Ahuja : O.K. I’ll tell him.
Mohit: Thank you uncle.
Message
Date & time
21 Oct. 2006, 5.00 p.m.
Salutation
Rakesh
Content
Your classmate Arjun rang up. He wanted to talk to you. Please call
him back. His phone number is 6369522.
Signatory
Daddy
Now read the following telephonic conversation and write the message.
Reena : May I talk to Nidhi?
Abha:Sorry, she has gone out for shopping. May I know who is calling?
Reena: I am her friend Reena. I am celebrating my birthday on 26th Nov. at
7.00 pm at Nirula’s at Defence Colony. Please tell her to reach there.
I’ll drop her back home.
Abha: O.K. I’ll tell her. Is there any other message?
Reena : Please tell her to confirm by tomorrow.
Abha: O.K. your message will be conveyed.
Abha was going for her evening classes. So she left a message for Nidhi.
Message
Date and time – 26 November at7:00pm
Salutation – Nidhi
Content – Reena called you,she is celebrating her birthday on 26 November at 7:00 pm ,at Nirulas at Defence colony . Kindly reach there,she will drop you back to home.
Signatory – Abha
Let’s do it
Read more stories about greatmen and mythological heroes and tell them in your class. (Ask your teacher to help you.)