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3. What are the things that you found impressive about Father Rebello? You can note down the

important points about the character in this graphic organiser.

How he speaks How he behaves

Character

His role in the story Why do you like him

Time to study language

Read these groups of words from the story.

• right under his nose • directly after evening study
• on Father’s ears • In the dark

• in his study • the figure behind the bush

These groups of words convey some meaning. But these groups of words do not have a subject or
a verb. Such groups of words are called phrases.

Now, read these groups of words from the story.

• If the wind stirred Father’s latch

• Father heard a soft footfall.

• The curtains were drawn.

• One day Father Rebello came later than usual.
• Norbu seemed content.

• In one hand the boy clutched a pencil.
These groups of words convey some or complete meaning. All these groups of words contain a
subject and a verb. Such groups of words are called clauses.

Phrases and clauses help to make our writing appealing.

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