🌄 Lesson 2: A Memorable Semester Break — Complete Solutions
This lesson follows the journey of Diya (from Kerala) and Shruti (from Guwahati) as they explore the cultural and natural heritage of Assam during their semester break from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
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📘 Section 1: Textbook Activity Solutions
2. a) Check Your Understanding (Multiple Choice)
i) Where are Diya and Shruti studying?
Answer: d) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
ii) What attracted Diya the most when she visited the famous Kamakhya Temple?
Answer: c) the calmness of the sacred hilltop.
iii) What did they learn in Jorhat?
Answer: b) tea cultivation.
iv) Who said “This land has so much memory,” and what does ‘this land’ refer to?
Answer: c) Diya said so, and the term refers to the Charaideo Maidams.
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2. b) Question & Answers
i) When and why did Diya plan to visit Assam?
Answer: Diya planned to visit during her semester break because she wanted to explore the state’s greenery and monumental places.
ii) How did Shruti’s family make Diya feel at home?
Answer: They greeted her at the airport with hugs and a bouquet, hosted her at their home, and served her local Assamese delicacies.
iii) What made Diya say, “This doesn’t feel like a real city”?
Answer: The experience of a sunset river cruise on the Brahmaputra River, featuring a golden sky, soft breeze, and live folk music.
iv) What animals did they see during the jeep safari?
Answer: They spotted rhinos, wild boars, swamp deer, and a herd of wild elephants.
v) What does the sentence “Assam had shifted from a place on a map to a place in her heart” mean?
Answer: It means that Assam was no longer just a geographical location to Diya; it had become a place of personal emotional connection and cherished memories.
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🧠 Section 2: Grammar & Vocabulary
5. Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
a) A: Travelogue mentions local food. R: Food is important for culture.
Result: A and R are both true, R is the correct explanation of A.
b) A: They travelled by train. R: Train is the fastest way.
Result: A and R are both false (They travelled by flight).
c) A: They relished lunch. R: They didn’t find food tasty.
Result: A is true, R is false.
d) A: They drove through tea gardens. R: Jorhat is famous for tea.
Result: A and R are both true, R is the correct explanation of A.
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8. b) Using “Although” (Contrast)
Sentence 1: Although she was tired, she finished her work on time.
Sentence 2: Although it was raining, I went to play outside.
Sentence 3: Although I don’t like him, he is honest.
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9. c) Prepositions (Place & Time)
i) The elephant safari started at dawn.
ii) We visited Charaideo in the afternoon.
iii) The flight landed on Monday morning.
iv) The rhino was hiding in the tall grass.
v) The guide stood beside the Maidams.
vi) The hotel is situated near the airport.
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10. b) Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
i. I’m so happy, I may fly.
ii. Chinmoy is the nicest person in the world.
iii. He’ll be back before you blink.
iv. My horse runs faster than the wind.
v. I have a million questions to ask you.
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✍️ Section 3: Writing & Language Concepts
Compound Words: Words formed by two words (e.g., hilltop, sunset).
Phrasal Verbs: Verb + Preposition/Adverb (e.g., set off means to start a journey).
Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds (e.g., ding-dong, whoosh, rustling).
Palindromes: Words that read the same backward and forward (e.g., madam, refer, peep).
Past Perfect Tense: Used for the first of two past actions (e.g., “The students had packed their bags before the bell rang”).
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