NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 11 If I Were You-Solutions

NCERT Textbook Questions

I. Answer these questions.

Question 1.
“At last a sympathetic audience.”

  • Who says this?
    Gerrard says this.
  • Why does he say it?
    He says this because the intruder has turned his attention to Gerrard, showing an interest in his life.
  • Is he sarcastic or serious?
    He is sarcastic.

Question 2.
Why does the intruder choose Gerrard as the man whose identity he wants to take on?
The intruder chooses Gerrard because he is somewhat of a mystery man. He makes phone orders and sometimes disappears suddenly, making him an ideal candidate for impersonation.

Question 3.
“I said it with bullets.”

  • Who says this?
    Gerrard says this.
  • What does it mean?
    It implies that he is not an ordinary person; he is dangerous.
  • Is it the truth? What is the speaker’s reason for saying this?
    No, it is not the truth. He uses this statement to convince the intruder to reconsider killing him.

Question 4.
What is Gerrard’s profession? Quote the parts of the play that support your answer.
Gerrard is a playwright. He mentions, “Sorry I can’t let you have the props in time for rehearsal…” indicating his profession.

Question 5.
“You’ll soon stop being smart.”

  • Who says this?
    The intruder says this.
  • Why does the speaker say it?
    He says it to intimidate Gerrard, who appears unafraid.
  • What, according to the speaker, will stop Gerrard from being smart?
    The intruder believes that once Gerrard realizes he is in danger, he will stop being smart.

Question 6.
“They can’t hang me twice.”

  • Who says this?
    The intruder says this.
  • Why does the speaker say it?
    He claims this because he has already committed one murder and believes he cannot be executed twice for two murders.

Question 7.
“A mystery I propose to explain.”
What is the mystery the speaker proposes to explain?
Gerrard proposes that the intruder explain the mystery of his life, suggesting that he too is involved in criminal activities and is on the run from the police.

Question 8.
“This is your big surprise.”

  • Where has this been said in the play?
    This line is spoken by Gerrard as he reveals a twist to the intruder’s plan.
  • What is the surprise?
    The surprise is that Gerrard has a clever plan to outsmart the intruder and that he will not be killed.

Thinking about Language

Question 1.
Choose the correct word from the pairs given in brackets.

  1. The site of the accident was ghastly.
  2. Our college principal is very strict.
  3. I studied continuously for eight hours.
  4. The fog had an adverse effect on the traffic.
  5. Cezanne, the famous French painter, was a brilliant artist.
  6. The book that you gave me yesterday is an extraordinary collage of science fiction and mystery.
  7. Our school will host an exhibition on cruelty to animals and wildlife conservation.
  8. Screw the lid tightly onto the top of the bottle and shake well before using the contents.

Question 2.
Read the play carefully and find the words and expressions Gerrard uses in an ironic way. Then say what these expressions really mean.

What the Author SaysWhat He Means
“Why, this is a surprise, Mr— er—”He pretends the intruder is a social visitor, hiding his fear.
“At last a sympathetic audience!”He suggests the intruder wants to listen to him, while he actually seeks information.
Additional ExpressionsWhat They Mean
“You have been so modest.”Gerrard implies the intruder’s knowledge is immodest since he hasn’t revealed anything about himself.
“With you figuring so largely in it, that is understandable.”Gerrard sarcastically implies that it’s not surprising given the intruder’s involvement.
“Oh, very funny!”Gerrard is being sarcastic, indicating that the situation is far from funny.

Dictionary Use

Look up the dictionary entries for the words sympathy, familiarity, comfort, care, and surprise. Use the information given in the dictionary and complete the table.

NounAdjectiveAdverbVerbMeaning
sympathysympatheticsympatheticallysympathizeFeelings of pity and sorrow for someone’s misfortune.
familiarityfamiliarfamiliarlyfamiliarizeClose acquaintance with or knowledge of something.
comfortcomfortablecomfortablycomfortA state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.
carecarefulcarefullycareThe feeling of concern or interest in someone or something.
surprisesurprisingsurprisinglysurpriseAn unexpected event or fact that causes astonishment.

Speaking

Question 1.
Imagine you are Gerrard. Tell your friend what happened when the intruder broke into your house.

Answer:
Yesterday, while I was near the telephone, an intruder entered my cottage with a gun in hand. He tried to threaten me and shouted commands. The intruder demanded personal information, but I cleverly misled him. I told him he would gain nothing by killing me since I was also a wanted man. I explained that I expected trouble that night and had my bag ready for a quick escape. As we approached the door, I locked him inside a cupboard and called the police, who soon arrived and arrested him.

Question 2.
Enact the play in the class. Pay special attention to the words given in italics before a dialogue. These words will tell you whether the dialogue has to be said in a happy, sarcastic, or ironic tone.

Answer:
(For self-attempt.)

Writing

Question 1.
Which of the words below describe Gerrard and which describe the Intruder?

GerrardIntruder
smartclever
humorousflashy
confidentbeautiful
wittynonchalant
coolconfident

Answer:
Gerrard was smart, humorous, confident, witty, and clever. He remained calm and composed when the intruder entered. In contrast, the intruder was smart, clever, beautiful, flashy, and confident. He planned meticulously and was able to intimidate Gerrard.

Question 2.
Convert the play into a story (150-200 words) and provide a suitable title.

Title: Intelligence is More Powerful than Strength

Answer:
Gerrard, a playwright, lives a solitary life in his cottage, seldom visited by others. One day, an intruder armed with a gun breaks in, demanding to know about Gerrard’s life. Gerrard, unflustered, engages him in conversation, cleverly weaving a story that portrays him as a criminal on the run from the police. He convinces the intruder that killing him would be futile. As they near the door to escape, Gerrard suddenly pushes the intruder into a cupboard and locks him inside. He then calls the police, leading to the intruder’s arrest. Gerrard’s quick thinking and intelligence save his life, proving that wits can triumph over brute force.

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