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2.2. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false sentences.

a. Mr. Scrooge was a rich and generous man.
b. The clerk was not interested in his son, Tim.

c. Tim was a cripple boy.
d. Belinda and Peter are the siblings of Tim.
e. Mr. Scrooge visited his clerk’s house in Christmas.

f. Mr. Scrooge showed a great affection to his clerk in Christmas.
2.3. Answer the following questions.

a. What was Mr. Scrooge intent on?
b. Why did Mr. Scrooge hate celebrations?
c. What was Bob Catchet’s delight on the Chrismas eve?
d. Where did the dream-spirit take Mr. Scrooge?

e. How did Mr. Scrooge feel when he woke up on the day of
Christmas?
f. What was a surprise to Bob Catchet when he reached the

office?
2.4. Know the author.

Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He
created some of world’s best-known fictional characters
and is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in the
history of English literature. He was born on February 7,
1812 in Portsmouth and died peacefully on June 9, 1870.
Besides writing, he vigorously fought for children’s rights,
education and other social reforms.

3 Grammar Time

3.1. Read the following sentences and note the use of ‘the’, the
indefinite article.

a. Ken’s brother is in prison for robbery.

b. The prison in Sundarijal is famous for its break.

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