A Bicycle in Good Repair (Chapter-9.1)

(i) Arrange the words given in the box under the three headings - prefix, suffix and part of the word.

Divide each of the following sentences into its parts. Writemeaningful parts. If necessary, supply a word or two to make each part meaningful.

(i) I went to the tool shed to see what I could find. (3 parts)

(ii) When I came back he was sitting on the ground. (2 parts)

(iii) We may as well see what's the matter with it, now itis out. (3 parts)

(iv) He said he hoped we had got them all. (3 parts)

(v) I had to confess he was right. (2 parts)

Use should/must/ought toappropriately in the following sentences.

(i) People who live in glass houses _____________not throw stones.

(ii) You ______wipe your feet before coming into the house, especially during the rains.

(iii) You _________________do what the teacher tells you.

(iv) The pupils were told that they ______________write more neatly.

(v) Sign in front of a park: You _______________not walk on the grass.

(vi) You _____________be ashamed of yourself having made such a remark.

(vii) He left home at 9 o'clock. He _______________be here any minute.

(viii) “Whatever happened to the chocolate cake?”

“How _______________I know? I have just arrived.”

Rewrite each of the following sentences using should/ought to/must in place of the italicised words. Make other changes wherever necessary.

(i) You are obliged to do your duty irrespective of consequences.

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(ii) You will do well to study at least for an hour every day.

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(iii) The doctor says it is necessary for her to sleep eight hours every night.

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(iv) It is right that you show respect towards elders and affection towards youngsters.

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(v) If you want to stay healthy, exercise regularly.

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(vi) It is good for you to take a walk every morning.

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(vii) It is strongly advised that you don't stand on your head.

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(viii) As he has a cold, it is better for him to go to bed.

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 Describe 'the fight' between the man and the machine.Find the relevant sentences in the text and write them.

What special treatment did the chain receive?

Nothing is easier than taking off the gear-case.” Comment on or continue this sentence in the light of what actually happens.

In what condition did the author find the bicycle when he returned from the tool shed?

 Did the front wheel really wobble? What is your opinion? Give a reason for your answer.

"...if not, it would make a serious difference to the machine." What does 'it' refer to?

The friend shook the bicycle violently. Find two or three sentences in the text which express the author's disapproval of it.

The bicycle “goes easily enough in the morning and alittle stiffly after lunch.” The remark is

(i) humorous.

(ii) inaccurate.

(iii) sarcastic.

(iv) enjoyable.

(v) meaningless.

Mark your choice(s).

"I got up early, for me." It implies that

(i) he was an early riser.

(ii) he was a late riser.

(iii) he got up late that morning.

Mark the correct answer.