Class 7 English

Chapter 2 Solutions — Wit and Humour

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Step-by-step NCERT solutions for Wit and Humour (Chapter 2, NCERT Class 7 English) — every question and answer worked out in full, not just the final result. You can also read the Wit and Humour textbook chapter.

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Complete the following sentence by selecting a suitable reason. The Cat's-food-Man suggests to Doctor Dolittle that he should become an animal doctor because he believes that Dolittle ______. 1. earns less fee by treating human patients 2. enjoys the company of animals as they speak less 3. dislikes spending time with human patients 4. knows more about animals than the local veterinarians
Fill in the blanks by choosing the suitable option given in the brackets. Doctor Dolittle reacts to Polynesia's information about animal languages with both excitement and ____________ (certainty/curiosity). He rushes to ____________ (write/memorise) the bird words she provides and is interested in learning more.
Do you think Doctor Dolittle would be famous as an animal doctor? If yes, why? If not, why not?
What became a common sight in Puddleby after Doctor Dolittle started treating animals? 1. Humans talking to farm animals 2. Farm animals wearing glasses 3. Farm animals learning bird language 4. Birds riding atop farm animals
What challenges do you think Doctor Dolittle might face if more and more animals come to him for help? How might he overcome these challenges to ensure that he provides good treatment?
Arrange the following events in correct order according to the story. Two have been done for you. 1. Doctor Dolittle decides to stop being a doctor for people and becomes a doctor for animals. 2. Animals from near and far come to Doctor Dolittle for help, crowding his garden. 3. A man with a stomach-ache visits Doctor Dolittle and suggests he should treat animals instead of people. 4. Polynesia…

Let us think and reflect

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Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option. In the line, "Good Gracious!" cried the Doctor, the expression 'Good Gracious' can be replaced by ______! A. bravo B. gosh C. alas D. hurray
- (ii) Why had Polynesia never used bird language with the Doctor earlier?
- (iii) Identify whether the following statement is true or false. Polynesia had been munching on a food item while talking to Doctor Dolittle.
- (iv) How did Doctor Dolittle feel according to the extract? A. anxious B. surprised C. angry D. relaxed
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Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) Choose a word from the extract to complete the analogy. digging: flower bed :: ______: field
- (ii) Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Doctor Dolittle's attitude in the extract is ______. A. respectful B. sentimental C. understanding D. careful
- (iii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. Based on the extract, we can conclude that doctors take animals for granted because ______.
- (iv) Do you agree with the concluding sentence of the extract? Why/why not?
How can we say that Polynesia was a good trainer of animal language?
Explain how Doctor Dolittle gave equal and individual attention to each animal who came to him for treatment.
How does Doctor Dolittle's readiness to follow the parrot's advice highlight the importance of listening to different viewpoints?
Which qualities of Doctor Dolittle made him famous among the animals? Explain with evidence from the text.
What changes do you think would happen in the world if people suddenly gained the ability like Doctor Dolittle, to understand and communicate with animals?

Let us learn

Complete the following table correctly by choosing words from the box given below. An example has been done for you. Words to place: sailor song, harvest mice, teatime, windowsill, check-in, well-bred, plough horse Hyphenated Words | Open Compound Words | Closed Compound Words (Example: check-in) | (Example: plough horse) | (Example: ?) Place each word in the correct column.
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Create compound words from the table given below and complete the paragraph. Column A: 1. fun 2. high 3. never 4. early 5. song 6. over 7. tree Column B:
- (i) head
- (ii) birds
- (iii) flying
- (iv) loving
- (v) [ending]
- (vi) tops
- (vii) ending risers Paragraph: After being treated by Doctor Dolittle, the A. fun-loving dolphins danced playfully in his sanctuary. The B. ___ chatter of monkeys echoed…
Underline the names of animals that are hidden in the sentences given below. Clues are given within the brackets. 1. Dr. Dolittle was eating oatmeal for his breakfast. (a farm animal) 2. Old ladies began to bring him their pets. (an insect) 3. The author sees the connection between humans and animals. (a farm animal) 4. The three baby dinosaurs are from ice age. (field animal) 5. The patients…
Read the sentences below and identify the palindrome words and sentences. 1. Step on no pets. 2. Naman saw a race car at the show. 3. Nitin speaks in Malayalam. 4. The engineer used a rotator to check the surface level. 5. The pilot relied on the radar to navigate safely. 6. Eva can I see bees in a cave? Now, create your own palindrome and share it with your classmates and the teacher.
Underline the verbs and identify the tense form in the following sentences from the text. 1. He is asking you a question. 2. Oh, there are plenty of animal doctors. 3. I am going blind in one eye. 4. … the trouble is that anybody thinks he can doctor animals.
Fill in the blanks using the correct form of verbs (present perfect) given within brackets. Since becoming an animal doctor, Doctor Dolittle 1. _________ (learn) to communicate with all animals and birds. He 2. _________ (treat) countless farm animals and pets with care. The parrot, Polynesia, 3. _________ (teach) him bird-language, and he 4. _________ (write) books about his adventures. Many…

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What is the best way to take care of stray and abandoned animals? 1. Provide food and water for the animal 2. Take them to an animal shelter 3. Adopt them by taking them home Give reasons for your responses.

Let us discuss — A Funny Man

Work in pairs. Identify the true statements from the list below. 1. The poet says that she had never heard such an amusing song. 2. The funny man was quite ill-mannered. 3. The funny man wore two hats on his feet. 4. The funny man hopped on his head to reach home. 5. The funny man gave a rose to the poet. 6. The funny man smiled at the poet.
Identify the words from the poem based on the meanings given. 1. a small seedless raisin – C __ R __ __ __ T 2. moved unsteadily – S __ __ G G __ __ __ D
Complete the following sentences with a reason. 1. The tone of the poem is ___________ because ___________. 2. The rhyme scheme of the poem is ___________; and it gives a ___________ quality to the poem. 3. The poet has frequently repeated the word 'funny' in order to ___________.
Choose the correct answer from the options given in the brackets. 1. The poem uses vivid imagery to create a _______ (humorous and nonsensical/ confusing but thought-provoking) scene. 2. The structure of the poem is in _______ (monologue/ dialogue) form. 3. The phrases 'sounding sight' and 'hopped home' are examples of _______. (alliteration/simile)
Rewrite the following lines from the poem in the correct order, and explain why the poet used inversion. 1. But never had I seen before / Such a funny sounding sight. 2. Why has the poet used phrases like …
Can you think of any real-world situations where people do similar things for fun, entertainment, or performance? Share with your classmates and the teacher.

Let us think and reflect — A Funny Man

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Read the extract and answer the questions. He said, …
- (i) Why does the funny man address the poet as 'Your Highness'?
- (ii) Choose a phrase from the extract which indicates a polite request.
- (iii) Choose the option which shows a 'currant bun'. A. Image 1 B. Image 2 C. Image 3 D. Image 4
- (iv) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. When the poet says, 'Well!', it expresses surprise. This was so because _________________.
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Read the extract and answer the questions. You never heard in all your life / Such a funny feeling sound …
- (i) Choose the line from the extract which tells us that the sound was unique.
- (ii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The poet calls the funny man 'my friend' because _________________.
- (iii) What does the reaction of the funny man to the poet's question tell us about him?
- (iv) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The last line of the extract makes the readers feel _________________. A. dreamy B. impatient C. worried D. cheerful
Which character trait of the funny man was most appealing to you? Why?
The funny man does unusual things in the poem. How does it affect the overall mood of the poem?
What alternative title would you suggest for the poem? Give reason(s) for your choice.
Why do you think the poet has included dialogues in the poem?
What does the poet wish to convey by highlighting the unusual behaviour of the funny man?

Let us learn — A Funny Man

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Match the phrasal verbs in Column 1 with their correct meaning in Column 2. 1. take up 2. take after 3. take in 4. take over 5. take off
- (i) to understand or comprehend something
- (ii) to assume control or responsibility for something
- (iii) to begin to study, practice, or do something
- (iv) to become successful or popular quickly
- (v) to resemble or look similar to (usually a family member) Then…
Match the verbs in Column 1 with any suitable adverbs or prepositions in Column 2. Write their meanings in Column 3. An example has been done for you (look after: take care of). Verbs: look, run, put, break, call Adverbs/prepositions: after, away, up, for, in, on, into, down, off, out Now, frame sentences of your own using any five phrasal verbs.
The words 'walking', 'staggered', and 'hopped' denote different ways of walking. Arrange the words given in the box in increasing order of pace. Words: sprint, trot, jog, run, hop, walk, stagger

Let us explore — A Funny Man

We can identify the acts of the funny man with certain modern-day activities that have playfulness or unconventional behaviour. The text gives examples: Street Performers or Clowns, Performance Art or Abstract Theatre, and Children's Entertainment and Comedy Shows. What is the common theme in all these examples?

Let us discuss (Scene I) — Say the Right Thing

Complete the table given below based on Scene I of the play. An example has been done for you. Speaker | Words of the Speaker | Reason Mrs. Shaw | 'The room looks cleaner now. Put that coat away in your bedroom.' | To instruct Mary to keep the room tidy Mary | 'You're always telling me to put things away. I'm not a child!' | [fill reason] Mrs. Shaw | [fill words] | To highlight the importance of…
Do you think Mary will be able to follow her mother's advice successfully when Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee visit? Why or why not?

Let us discuss (Scene II) — Say the Right Thing

Rectify the false statements given below from Scene II of the play. An example has been done for you. Example: Mrs. Harding states that they do not like London as it is not the same as Lanfield. → Rectification: Mrs. Harding states that they like Lanfield very much even though it is not the same as London. 2. Mrs. Harding was pleased to know that Mary was familiar with her children. 3. Mrs. Shaw…

Let us think and reflect — Say the Right Thing

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Read the extract and answer the questions. Mary: What are you going to talk about? Mrs. Shaw: I don …
- (i) What does Mrs. Shaw imply when she says, 'One day you'll have to go to some of these houses yourself and talk to the people there'? A. She believes Mary should start learning about hosting guests then. B. She thinks Mary is ready to visit these houses independently. C. She wants Mary to develop social skills for the future. D. She hopes Mary will avoid these social interactions entirely.
- (ii) Complete the following sentence with the correct option from the brackets. Mrs. Shaw and Mary are discussing how to ___________________. (have a polite conversation/ get to know people better)
- (iii) Why did Mary insist on staying with her mother when the guests arrived?
- (iv) Match the following character traits to the characters: A. eager B. inexperienced C. cautious — Mary / Mrs. Shaw
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Read the extract and answer the questions. Mary: I saw Mrs. Cotter this afternoon. I met her in the street. No one sees her in the morning because she always stays in bed then. And she …
- (i) Complete the following sentence suitably. Mary could spot Mrs. Cotter in the street because _________.
- (ii) What does Mary's comment about Mrs. Cotter staying in bed and calling the doctor suggest about her understanding? A. She is worried about why Mrs. Cotter stays in bed all morning. B. She is unable to understand why people need medical help. C. She thinks Mrs. Cotter is scared and lonely for staying in bed. D. She believes Mrs. Cotter is right to rest and take care of herself.
- (iii) How can we say that Mary enjoyed good health?
- (iv) Identify whether the following statement is true or false. Mary might have unintentionally offended Mrs. Harding.
What does Mary's comment about Mr. Best's routine and profession reveal about her viewpoint on bankers and their way of life?
What can we infer about Mary's understanding of polite conversation based on her interactions with the guests?
What do you think the repeated stage direction 'no one speaks' indicates about the atmosphere in the room when Mary speaks?
How does Mary's attitude towards the guests change throughout the play?
What do Mrs. Harding's and Mrs. Lee's responses to Mary's blunders during their visit reveal about their characters?
In what way does the play show the importance of knowing how to engage in polite conversation?

Let us learn — Say the Right Thing

Divide the following words from the text as root words and suffixes: gladly, banker, guidance, quietly, walking.
Study the words in Column 1. Match the suffixes in Column 2 with their meanings or purpose in Column 3. Column 1: Biology, tolerance, stopped, backward, courageous, quietly, toughest, tomatoes Column 2: (i)-logy (ii)-ance (iii)-ed (iv)-ward (v)-ous (vi)-ly (vii)-est (viii)-es Column 3: A. change to adverb B. change to plural C. a study of D. change to superlative E. change to past tense F…
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Fill in the blanks using words given in the brackets by adding suitable suffixes. To communicate
- (i) ___________ (effective), choose your words and topics
- (ii) ___________ (wise). Avoid
- (iii) ___________ (discuss) things you don't know much about or that could upset someone. Remember to be
- (iv) ___________ (respect) towards others, including yourself, and express your
- (v) ___________…
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Is there a difference in the meanings of 'say' and 'tell'? Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the sets given: • fetch/bring • see/look • live/stay • study/learn • speak/talk • hear/listen
- (i) I _________ at the photo, but I didn't _________ anyone familiar.
- (ii) I'd better go and _________ my mother from the station, and then _________ her home.
- (iii) I need to _________ for my…
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Fill in the blanks using the verbs given in brackets in present continuous or present perfect continuous tense. The students
- (i) ______________ (organise) a play and setting up the stage. They
- (ii) ______________ (prepare) for weeks to make everything perfect. The performers
- (iii) ______________ (rehearse) every day, and their excitement
- (iv) ______________ (grow). The sound in-charge (v)…
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Identify the kinds of sentences and punctuate them appropriately.
- (i) the meeting starts at 10.00 a.m. in the conference room
- (ii) what an exciting adventure it was
- (iii) how did you solve the problem so quickly
- (iv) what is the weather forecast today
- (v) how beautiful is the rainbow
- (vi) clean up your room before dinner
- (vii) the children are planning a surprise party for their mom
- (viii) turn…

Let us explore — Say the Right Thing

The text explains 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्) — a Sanskrit phrase meaning 'the world is one family'. Vasudha means Earth; eva means 'is thus'; Kutumbakam means 'family'. It originates from ancient Indian texts like the Maha Upanishad and the Hitopadesha. What message does this phrase convey, and how was it used recently?

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