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B.  Answer the given questions briefly.


                     1.  What is Justice Mathematics’ initial reaction when Ms English begins her
                        testimony?

                     2.  Describe Manu’s demeanour when Ms English accuses him of mistreating her.

                     3.  How do the books and school items propose to punish Manu for his mistreatment
                        of them?

                     4.  How does Manu’s behaviour change after the court session?

                C.  Answer in detail.


                     1.  Ms English was the most ill-treated one amongst them all, yet it was she who
                        chose to stand by Manu.                                                  life skill analytical thinking

                         a. What values does her action indicate?

                         b. Do you think this action of hers plays any part in changing Manu’s behaviour?
                            How?                                                                   life skill critical thinking


                     2.  Imagine you are Manu. Reflecting on the events of the court trial and your

                        following realisation about the importance of caring for your belongings, write
                        a letter to your future self. Express your thoughts, feelings, and resolutions
                        regarding the incident. Think about the lessons you’ve learned and how you plan
                        to implement them in your life going forward.


                              Let’s learn new words




                          You have studied noun-noun collocations. Study some other types of

                          collocations given below.

                             Verb-adverb             Adjective-noun                     Verb-noun

                             sniff delicately         trembling voice                 solve problems

                            drop carelessly           delicate creature                 win a prize

                            chew nervously               stern voice               offer a handkerchief



                Now, form word combinations for the words given below. Use any three of these
                collocations in sentences of your own.





                       treat                                                stop
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