1.3 The Cop and the Anthem - Activity no.1

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 1.3 The Cop and the Anthem - 

Activity no.1


Soapy left his bench........ Some other way of entering the Limbo must be devised. 

(Pg no. )

A.1 Write the reasons that gave Sophy confidently to enter the luxurious cafe. 

Ans-i.  He was shaven. 

ii. He had neat  black bow which was given by a lady missionary on Thanksgiving Day. 

iii. His coat was  trim and neat.

iv. His upper portion was not doubtful. 

A 2 . Make a list of things which Sophy desired to get in the luxurious cafe. 

Ans- The thing which Sophy desired to get in the luxury cafe are - 

Roasted Malad duck, a bottle of wine, a cup of coffee, a cigar. 

A.3. Soapy couldn't fullfill his desire to enjoy the meal in the cafe. Gave its reason  

Ans- i. Ehen Soapy set his foot inside the restaurant door,  the head-waiter's  eye fell upon his tattered trousers and decadent shoes. 

ii. Such person might not be allowed in that restaurant. 

iii. So the waiter prevented him to enter it. 

iv. He was thrown away on the side walk. So  Soapy couldn't fullfill his desire to enjoy the meal in the cafe.

A.4. What would you do if you saw a homeless person struggling like Soapy?

Answer: i. I would try to help them with food or warm clothes.

ii. I would inform nearby shelters or NGOs.

iii. I would speak kindly to them and treat them with respect.

iv. I would not judge them based on their appearance.

v. Everyone needs compassion, especially in hard times.

A.5 Language Study

1. If only he could arrange a table in the restaurant unsuspected,  success would be his.

(Use Unless ) 

Ans- Unless he could arrange a table in the restaurant unsuspected, success would not be his.

2. Some other way of entering the limbo must be devised . ( Use infinitive) 

Ans- Some other way to enter the limbo must be devised 

A.6   Vocabulary 

A               B

1. Strolled-  walked  in a leisurely way

2. decadent - old and worn out

3. Ignoble - dishonourable

4. Coveted-   greatly desired

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