Question 1: What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really?
Answer: Patrick thought his cat was playing with a little doll, but it was actually a tiny man, an elf.
Question 2: Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish?
Answer: The little man (elf) granted Patrick a wish because Patrick saved him from the cat.
Question 3: What was Patrick’s wish?
Answer: Patrick wished that the elf would do all his homework until the end of the semester.
Question 4: In what subjects did the little man need help to do Patrick’s homework?
Answer: The little man needed help with English, Maths, and History.
Question 5: How did Patrick help him?
Answer: Patrick had to guide the elf by looking up words in the dictionary, helping with sums, and reading about historical events, as the elf didn’t know how to complete the tasks.
Question 6: Who do you think did Patrick’s homework—the little man or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer: Patrick did his homework himself because, although the elf tried to help, he was clueless and needed Patrick’s assistance to complete the work. In the process, Patrick ended up doing all the learning and effort himself.
Working with Language
Question 1:
Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the words or phrases from the box.
(true to his word, chores, semester, between you and me, look up)
- Some people find household _______ a bore, but I like to help at home.
- Who stole the diamond is still a mystery _______.
- This _______ we are going to have a class exhibition.
- _______ , the elf began to help Patrick.
- Can you _______ this word in the dictionary?
Answer:
- Some people find household chores a bore, but I like to help at home.
- Who stole the diamond is still a mystery between you and me.
- This semester we are going to have a class exhibition.
- True to his word, the elf began to help Patrick.
- Can you look up this word in the dictionary?
Question 2:
Use the clues given below to complete this crossword puzzle.
Across:
- Very tired
- Had an angry look on the face
- Short trousers
- A fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly
Down:
- A small and naughty boy-fairy
- Work that must be done everyday, often boring
- A basket with a lid
- Gave a short, quick look
Question 3:
Question: Look at these sentences.
- “Too glad,” I shouted.
- “Cleaned his room, did other chores.”
When we speak, we often leave out words that can be understood from the context. We do not usually write like this.
Rewrite these sentences in the correct form.
Answer:
- I was too glad and shouted in excitement.
- He cleaned his room and did other chores.
Speaking (Page 13)
Question A:
In the story Patrick does difficult things he hates to do, because the elf pretends he needs help. Have you ever done something difficult or frightening, by pretending about it in some way? Tell your classmates about it.
Or
Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phrases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other.
For example:
You may say, “I am not fond of homework.”
Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.”
| (not) be fond of | (not) take to | (not) develop a liking for |
| (not) appeal to | (not) be keen on | (not) have a taste for |
| support | assist | with the aid of |
| help | be a boon | give a boost to |
Answer:
I: I am not fond of reading books.
My partner: But my brother told me that reading books gives a boost to your vocabulary.
I: My friend is not so keen on scoring good grades in the exams.
My partner: But my sister said that she would assist me in my lessons to score well in the exams.
I: I have not developed a liking for playing football.
My partner: But my cousin assured me that he would help me to learn how to play football.
I: My younger brother has taken to playing chess.
My partner: But my brother does not support me in playing indoor games.
I: I have appealed to my Physical Training teacher to allow me a day’s break from the drill session.
My partner: But playing outdoor games can be a boon for your health.
I: I have always had a taste for delicious food.
My partner: But my mother says that I should clean my bare hands with the aid of soap and water before touching the food.
Writing (Page 13-14)
Question A:
This story has a lot of rhyming words, as a poem does. Can you write out some parts of it like a poem, so that the rhymes come at the end of separate lines?
For example:
Patrick never did homework. “Too boring,” he said.
He played baseball and hockey and Nintendo instead.
Answer:
- The man of the smallest size
He was sincere and wise
- Patrick loved to play sports, not work
He wasted his time and had pending homework
- The elf promised to help and wore a high tall hat
Patrick saved him from the naughty cat
Question B:
Look at these sentences.
1. “Too boring,” he said.
2. Cleaned his room, did his chores.
When we speak, we often leave out words that can easily be guessed. We do not do this when we write, unless we are trying to write as we speak (as in the story).
So, if we were to write carefully, we would say:
- “Homework is too boring,” he said.
- He cleaned his room and did his chores.
Answer:
Read the sentences carefully.
Question C:
Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out.
1. more and more books
2. too difficult
3. got up late, missed the bus
4. solved the mystery
Answer:
1. My sister loves reading more and more books.
2. Maths is too difficult to understand.
3. Last Friday, my brother got up late, he missed the bus for college.
4. The detective solved the mystery of the crime scene.
Question D:
Look at this cartoon by R.K.Laxman. Read the sentence given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner.
- What is it about?
- Do you find it funny? If so, why?
- Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?
Answer:
- It depicts a father’s concern for the betterment and improvement of his son.
- Yes, the cartoon exhibits a funny tone. The father orders his son to finish his homework. But he stops the boy from reading the laws against child labour.
- A cartoon mostly depicts the day-to-day activities of life with funny images. Although the above cartoon is a serious drawing, it draws our attention to a common problem that affects one and all.
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