Q1. Read the extracts given and answer the questions that follow.
- On the coffee table lay just one more large, intriguing package. Aditi wondered who it was from. Her father picked up the gift and … could it be? Yes! It was her very own laptop! Now she will be able chat with her friends on social media and send emails to her cousins who lived abroad. Aditi was in a daze thinking about all the things she could do on her new laptop
a. What did Aditi plan to do with her new laptop?
i.play video games
ii watch shows and movies
iii chat with friends and send emails
iv decorate it with stickers and sequins
Answer: (iii) chat with friends and send emails
- Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the extract.
Newspaper: paint: ______ electronic
Answer: Newspaper: paint: book electronic
- How did Aditi feel upon receiving her own laptop?
- ‘m surprised ii confused iii excited iv disappointed
Answer:(iii) excited
- Fill in the blank with only one word.
Aditi got a laptop as a gift on her___
Answer: Aditi got a laptop as a gift on her (birthday).
- Select the fact that is not true about Aditi.
I. She was twelve years old
ii. She got the laptop
iii. Her parents were not well-versed with laptop
iv. She could not set up a laptop herself.
(iii) Her parents were not well-versed with laptops
- Write a suitable synonym for the word ‘intriguing’
Answer: Interesting
- ” Nothing, Mother, I am okay”
“You are spending a lot of time on your laptop. Aditi, “said her father. It’s not healthy. Here, look at this article I found
‘CYBERBULLYING IN SCHOOLS ‘read the headline.
Aditi went pale, tears welled up in her eyes, and the story tumbled out of her.” I had no idea about this sort of thing”, Said Aditi’s mother.”
- What did Aditi’s father show Aditi?
Answer:An article about cyberbullying in schools.
- What changes did Aditi’s mother notice in Aditi?
Answer: Aditi went pale, tears welled up in her eyes.
- How did Aditi’s mother respond when Aditi shared her experience?
Answer: Aditi’s mother showed concern and wanted to understand what happened.
- Why did Aditi turn pale?
Answer: Aditi turned pale because the article about cyberbullying might have described something similar to what she was experiencing.
- Write the synonym of ‘noticed’
Answer: Observed
Q2. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.
a.Who was Rohan and how did he help Aditi?
Answer: Rohan was Aditi’s older cousin. As Aditi’s parents weren’t very tech-savvy, and she was too young to set up the laptop herself, Rohan stepped in to help. He assisted her in installing antivirus software and creating a fake account, allowing Aditi to fully utilize her new laptop.
b.Why did Aditi have a crazy impulse to contact Jhanvi?
Answer: Aditi felt lonely and isolated after being ignored by her friends, and Jhanvi was the one who had started the cyberbullying. Perhaps she hoped to understand why or try to make amends.
c.What did Aditi do when she realized that her friends were ignoring her in school?
Answer: When Aditi realized that her online friends, like Janhavi, didn’t interact with her outside the computer, and everyone, including Janhavi, was ignoring her, she decided to confront Janhavi. She wanted to ask her a question for clarity. However, instead of sending it through a private message, Aditi mistakenly posted it publicly on Janhavi’s wall, making it visible to everyone, including Janhavi.
Q3.Answer the following questions in 80-100 words.
a.Why was Aditi surprised when she returned to school after Christmas?
Answer: Aditi’s Christmas break was filled with excitement. She not only received a brand new laptop but also made friends with a group of popular girls at school. Aditi eagerly anticipated meeting them in person after the break, hoping to strengthen their bond. However, upon returning to school, she was met with a surprising and hurtful reality. To her dismay, everyone, including Janhvi, her newfound friend, completely ignored her, making her feel invisible. This unexpected rejection left Aditi feeling confused and upset.
b. What advice did father give her after he found out what Aditi was going through?
Answer: When Aditi’s father found out what she was going through, he advised her to ignore the cyberbullies. He explained that people who take pleasure in being mean to others usually end up without true friends. He suggested that such people weren’t worth her time and that it was best to move on from them. He also promised to speak with the head teacher about the incident and asked the teacher to keep an eye out in case anyone tried to trouble her again. Finally, he recommended that Aditi take a break from the social networking site or adjust her settings so only her real friends could reach her.
Q4. Read the following line.
Aditi took her laptop to her room.
The italicised word ‘Aditi’ is the subject in the given sentence. The subject is performing the action, while the object ‘her laptop ‘is receiving the action
Voice is the form of the verb which indicates whether the subject does an action or the action is received by it. The voice of the sentence may change along with a few changes in sentence structure, but the meaning of the sentence does not change. So, the sentence can be written as:
Her laptop was taken by Aditi to her room.
Q5. Identify the voice of the given sentence. Then change it to the opposite voice.
- Aditi was no longer bullied. Active voice/passive voice
Answer: answer. Aditi was no longer bullied. (Passive voice)
Active voice: No one bullied Aditi anymore.
- All the girls including Jhanvi ignored her completely. Active voice/passive voice
Answer: All the girls including Jhanvi ignored her completely. (Active voice)
Passive voice: She was completely ignored by all the girls, including Jhanvi.
- Aditi quickly typed a short message. Active voice/passive voice
Answer: Aditi quickly typed a short message. (Active voice)
Passive voice: A short message was quickly typed by Aditi.
- She would get invited to those exciting parties. Active voice/passive voice
Answer: She would get invited to those exciting parties. (Active voice)
Passive voice: Those exciting parties would be attended by her (somewhat awkward).
- Aditi and her parents read the unkind words. Active voice/passive voice
Answer: Aditi and her parents read the unkind words. (Active voice)
Passive voice: The unkind words were read by Aditi and her parents.
Q6. Write an article discussing the benefits and challenges of social media for students in not more than 100-120 words. You may elaborate on the following points.
. Interconnectedness arising from the use of social media.
. Time spent on the same
. The means of communication /spending time together that social media has replaced.
Social media for students: A double-edged sword
Social media platforms connect students with friends and family across vast distances, fostering a sense of community. It can be a valuable tool for communication, collaboration on school projects, and staying informed about current events. However, excessive time spent on social media can distract from studies and lead to feelings of isolation if online interactions replace real-life friendships. Students must be mindful of these challenges and find a healthy balance to reap the benefits of social media.