Class 9 English

Chapter 4 Solutions — Vitamin-M

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Step-by-step NCERT solutions for Vitamin-M (Chapter 4, NCERT Class 9 English) — the full working for every question, not just the final answer. You can also read the Vitamin-M textbook chapter.

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All 40 questions in Vitamin-M are solved in the PDF. Here's what's inside, exercise by exercise:

Check Your Understanding — Vitamin-M

Why did Grandpa dislike living in the city with his daughter?
Why did Vidya not want her father to go out alone?
Was Ravi in favour of his mother treating Grandpa like a child? How can you say so?
Would Ravi be able to keep up his promise to his mother?
Complete the flow chart by describing Grandpa's day out. 1. Grandpa first stops at ______ 2. buys ______ 3. Grandpa next goes to ______ 4. Ravi gets scolded by ______ and ______ 5. Grandpa drinks ______ and eats ______ 6. ______ and watches ______ 7. Next Grandpa walks quickly to a ______ and ______
Was Grandpa lost as feared by Ravi's mother?
How would Ravi feel after seeing Grandpa?
Do you think Ravi's mother will get to know about what had happened?
Describe how Ravi's emotional reaction upon finding Grandpa safe at home reveals his feelings towards his grandfather.
What might be the significance of Grandpa's habit of giving gifts to everyone on his birthday rather than receiving them?
Why do you think Grandpa gave Ravi a detective story book as a gift? What might this suggest about Grandpa's awareness of Ravi's actions earlier in the day?

Critical Reflection — Vitamin-M (Extract Questions)

1.
Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) Choose the emotion displayed by the Grandfather. A. regretful B. apologetic C. nostalgic D. wistful
- (ii) Complete the following sentence with a reason. 'Grandpa hated the busy and noisy city life because ___________.
- (iii) Why did Grandpa come to the city despite his dislike for city life?
- (iv) Choose an expression similar in meaning to 'you can even hear a leaf fall'. A. end of one's life B. arrival of autumn C. sign of good luck D. pin drop silence
- (v) State one advantage and one disadvantage of the Grandfather living in the house in town.
2.
Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) Choose the option that displays the tone of the Grandfather's response. A. apologetic B. hurtful C. calm D. puzzled
- (ii) Why was Ravi confused and embarrassed?
- (iii) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason. 'Ravi's mother was impatient because _________________.'
- (iv) State whether the following sentence is true or false. 'Grandfather forgot that Ravi's birthday was three months ago.'
- (v) Why did Grandpa say he didn't know what kind of morning Ravi might have had?

Reading for Meaning — Vitamin-M (Answer the questions)

Grandpa is portrayed as a person with failing memory in the beginning of the story. Give two evidences to disprove the statement.
2.
Give two characteristic traits of each of the following characters.
- (i) Grandfather
- (ii) Ravi
- (iii) Ravi's mother
Why was Ravi worried about what Grandfather had at the tea stall?
Do you think it was easy for Ravi to follow his Grandfather? If yes, why? If no, why not?
'Ravi is a good detective'. Give one argument in favour of and against the given statement.
Was Grandfather aware that Ravi was following him? How do you know?
In your opinion, who needs Vitamin-M? And why?
Some people believe society shows bias based on age (being young or old). Give an example where you might have experienced or observed such discrimination, when opinions were disregarded because of age.

Vocabulary and Structures in Context — Movement and Sound Words

Classify the words given in the box into movement words (Column 1) and sound words (Column 2). Then fill in the blanks in the detective passage with appropriate words. Words: pottering, boomed, twirling, crouch, bustle, crawl, creeping, thudded, ducked, shrieks, zigzagging, whirr, evicted, briskly, sprinting, grunted, jumping, darted, trailing, snoring Passage: Detective Shankar, 1. __________…

Vocabulary and Structures in Context — Synonyms for 'dilemma'

Study the highlighted word in the sentence from the text: 'Off he went, twirling his walking stick jauntily, leaving Ravi in a dilemma.' Fill in the boxes with synonymous words. 1. QU_ ND_ _ Y 2. PR_ D _ C _ M _ NT

Vocabulary and Structures in Context — Word Table

Fill in the table below. Check your answers with the help of a dictionary. Word | Meaning | Part of Speech | Synonym | Antonym 1. craftily 2. dilemma 3. furious 4. boomed 5. humiliation 6. attire

Vocabulary and Structures in Context — Match Emotions

1.
Match the emotions/expressions in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. One meaning is extra. Column 1: 1. embarrassed 2. countered 3. flushed 4. stricken 5. gleam Column 2:
- (i) affected severely by an unpleasant feeling
- (ii) to be confused
- (iii) expression of emotion
- (iv) reply to an argument
- (v) felt uncomfortable
- (vi) became red in the face

Vocabulary and Structures in Context — Prepositions

Read the highlighted words in the following phrases from the story. Now revisit the story and underline the prepositions. 1. I'll just walk across to the corner shop… 2. … he felt a shadow fall over him… 3. …the vendors sitting under the tree… 4. Ravi took position behind a big banyan… Then fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. I walked (i) _____________ (through, between, against)…

Vocabulary and Structures in Context — Interrogative Sentences and Reported Speech

Read the dialogues from the story: 1. 'Shall we play chess or watch the cricket match on TV, Grandpa?' asked Ravi. 2. 'Who are you?' said the little boy's mother. 3. 'What did you both do today?' asked Ravi's mother. 4. 'Have you forgotten?' countered Grandpa. 5. A small child came up to him and asked, 'Are you playing hide and seek?' Choose the correct answer: A. The words in the quotes are (i)…

Vocabulary and Structures in Context — Reported Speech Exercise

Complete the following sentences in reported speech based on the given conversation between Arvind and Priya. Conversation: Arvind: Do you help in taking care of your grandparents at home? Priya: Yes, I do. We take turns making sure they're alright. Do you have grandparents living with you? Arvind: No. My parents and I visit my grandpa every weekend. How do you manage your grandparents' medical…

Vocabulary — I Cannot Remember My Mother (word match)

1.
Match the words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 1. hover 2. hum 3. cradle 4. shiuli 5. morning service 6. gaze Column 2:
- (i) sing a tune with your lips closed
- (ii) a type of flower (coral jasmine)
- (iii) look steadily for a long time
- (iv) rituals conducted in a temple
- (v) linger or remain near a place
- (vi) a small bed for a baby

Check Your Understanding — I Cannot Remember My Mother (Fill in the blanks)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. Stanza 1 1. The poet remembers his mother while he ____________. 2. The poet remembers the ____________ but not the ____________. Setting: ____________ (outdoor/indoor) Stanza 2 1. The poet remembers his mother in the ____________ season. 2. The poet remembers his mother by the smell of ____________. Setting: ____________ (outdoor/indoor) Stanza 3 1…

Check Your Understanding — I Cannot Remember My Mother (Senses table)

The senses of olfactory (smell), auditory (hearing), and visual (sight) are three of the five basic senses. Give examples of references to senses from the poem. Complete the table. Stanza | Lines from the Poem | Senses (One entry is given: Stanza 3 has olfactory already filled — note: the table has an example row for Stanza 3 showing … complete the remaining rows for Stanza 1 and Stanza 2.)

Check Your Understanding — I Cannot Remember My Mother (Literary devices)

1.
Read the poem silently once again and complete the following. 1. Two examples of alliteration from the poem are
- (i) __________ and
- (ii) ___________. 2. An example of onomatopoeia is ________________. 3. The poem uses imagery extensively. Explain. 4. Although the poem does not have a rhyme scheme, it is enjoyable because ______________. 5. What is the tone of the poet? Why do you say so? 6. What impact does the title of the poem have on the overall mood of the poem? 7. The poet uses … 8. The poet uses symbolism to indicate the memory of his mother's presence. Identify the symbols used in the poem.

Critical Reflection — I Cannot Remember My Mother (Extract Questions)

1.
Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) Complete the following sentence appropriately. 'The poet is reminded of his mother during his ________________.'
- (ii) What is the primary emotion conveyed by the line 'a tune seems to hover over my playthings'? A. It enhances the joy of play. B. It disrupts the playtime atmosphere. C. It activates memories of the mother. D. It symbolises the carefree nature of childhood.
- (iii) In the context of the poem, what role does the hovering tune play during the speaker's playtime?
- (iv) State whether the following sentence is true or false. 'The poet experiences the tune lingering over playthings only occasionally during playtime.'
- (v) How could the poet feel his mother's presence, even though she isn't there?
2.
Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) What does the poet suggest about the stillness of his mother's gaze spreading over the sky? A. The mother's gaze is physically present in the sky. B. The sky is a symbolic extension of the mother's presence. C. The sky mirrors the mother's emotions. D. The stillness is fleeting and unrelated to the mother.
- (ii) What emotion does the poet associate with the 'stillness' of his mother's gaze? A. a sense of grief B. a sense of anticipation C. a sense of nostalgia D. a sense of serenity
- (iii) State whether the following sentence is true or false. 'The poet suggests that the mother's gaze has a tangible and visual effect on the sky.'
- (iv) What is the purpose of likening the mother's gaze to the sky?
- (v) Complete the sentence appropriately. 'The tone of the poet in the given extract is _____________ because _____________.'

Reading for Appreciation — I Cannot Remember My Mother (Answer the questions)

What is the emotional impact of the refrain, 'I cannot remember my mother'?
2.
Interpret the connection between the poet's mother and the following:
- (i) shiuli flowers
- (ii) humming tune
What role does nature play in the poet's description of the memory of his mother?
What can be inferred about the poet's perception of the mother–child relationship?

Vocabulary in Context — Sensory Words (Classify)

Work in pairs to classify the sensory words given in the box into Visual, Auditory, Olfactory, and Tactile categories. One example has been done for you (glowing = Visual, hiss = Auditory, aroma = Olfactory, sticky = Tactile). Words: rustle, sticky, glowing, hiss, rough, chilled, aroma, gigantic, stale, sizzle, minuscule, scent, gloomy, deafening, vibrant, pungent, squeaky, stinky, crimson…

Vocabulary in Context — Sarojini Naidu Passage (Fill in sensory words)

Fill in the blanks with sensory words from the box for the following passage by Sarojini Naidu. There are two extra words. Words: scarlet, shrill, sizzle, perfumes, flaming, scents, sweetness, essence, smooth Passage: 'Come and share my exquisite March morning with me: this sumptuous blaze of gold and sapphire sky; these 1. _____________ lilies that adorn the sunshine; the voluptuous 2…

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