The Tattered Blanket 8th class (Glossary, Antonyms, Synonyms and comprehension questions and answers)

 The Tattered Blanket 8th class 

(Glossary, Antonyms, Synonyms and comprehension questions and answers)

THE TATTERED BLANKET

Glossary:

1. Veranda: A roofed platform along the outside of a house, usually with a railing or balustrade.
2. Thinna: A low wooden stool or seat.
3. Futil: Useless; having no practical effect or outcome.
4. Screw up: To close or partially close one's eyes tightly.
5. Grating: Harsh or unpleasant-sounding.
6. Promotion: Advancement to a higher position or rank.
7. On one's toes: Busy / Alert and ready for action.
8. Tours: Trips or journeys, typically for business purposes.
9. Memory: The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
10. District Collector: An administrative official in charge of a district, responsible for collecting revenue and maintaining law and order.
11. Mist: A thin, gray cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air near the ground.
12. Ball of knotted yarn: A tangled mass of thread or wool.
13. Exasperatedly: In a frustrated or irritated manner.
14. Briefcase: A small, flat case used for carrying documents or papers.
15. Status: One's social or professional standing or position.
16. Property: Possessions or belongings, often referring to land or buildings.
17. Feebly: Weakly or without strength.
18. Declining memory: A gradual deterioration or loss of memory function.
19. Tattered: Torn, ragged, or worn out.
20. Memory loss: Impairment or inability to remember or recall information.

Antonyms:

1. Arrival - Departure
2. Unexpected - Expected
3. Up - Down
4. Reluctantly - Willingly
5. Remember - Forget
6. Sharp - Dull
7. Busy - Free
8. Knowledge - Ignorance
9. Warm - Cold
10. Remember - Forget
11. Expensive - Inexpensive
12. Look after - Neglect
13. Sell - Keep
14. Near - Far
15. Strong - Feeble
16. Improvement - Deterioration
17. Memory loss - Memory retention

Synonyms:

1. Unexpected - Surprising, unforeseen
2. Gate - Entrance, doorway
3. Reluctantly - Unwillingly, hesitantly
4. Visit - Call, drop by
5. Scared - Afraid, frightened
6. Sudden - Abrupt, unexpected
7. Alarm - Fright, panic
8. Explanation - Clarification, description
9. Sharp - Clear, keen
10. Memory - Recall, remembrance
11. Exasperatedly - Frustratingly, irritably
12. Contents - Items, belongings
13. Clothes - Apparel, garments
14. Files - Documents, records
15. Shaving set - Grooming kit, razor kit
16. Letter - Correspondence, message
17. Upset - Distressed, disturbed
18. Expensive - Costly, pricey
19. Raise - Increase, elevate
20. Property - Possessions, assets

Comprehension Questions and Answers:

1.      Who arrives unexpectedly at the home in the countryside?

Ans: Gopi, a bald, fat, middle-aged man, arrives unexpectedly at the home.

2.      How does Kamala, Gopi's sister, react when she sees him?

Ans: Kamala reacts with a grating voice and asks why he made a sudden unexpected visit.

3.      Why is Gopi's mother lying in an armchair on the veranda?

Ans: Gopi's mother is lying in an armchair on the veranda due to her physical condition.

4.      Why does Gopi's sister mention that their mother often fails to recognize people?

Ans: Gopi's sister mentions this because their mother's memory is declining, and she frequently fails to recognize people.

5.      Why does Gopi mention that he hasn't been able to write letters?

Ans: Gopi mentions that he hasn't been able to write letters because he got a promotion last year, and his busy schedule leaves him with no time.

6.      How does Gopi's sister try to comfort their mother regarding Gopi's letters?

Ans: Gopi's sister assures their mother that Gopi writes letters every day to make her feel better.

7.      What request does Gopi's mother make regarding a blanket?

Ans: Gopi's mother requests Gopi to send her a red blanket to keep her warm during the cold mornings.

8.      Why is Gopi's sister exasperated with him?

Ans: Gopi's sister is exasperated because he seems unaware of what has been happening at home and lacks knowledge about their mother's condition.

9.      What does Gopi bring with him in his briefcase?

Ans: Gopi brings clothes, files, and a shaving set in his briefcase.

10.   What does Gopi's mother ask him to tell his son in Delhi?

Ans: Gopi's mother asks him to tell his son in Delhi to send her a red blanket.