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1. 1.

   Say true (T) or false (F). Explain why.

   1. Herriot was confused and unhappy about his place in life.
   2. Siefried Farnon cared a great deal about money.
   3. Herriot was upset by Farnon's high - handedness and intended to let him embarrass himself at the Seaton farm.
   4. The Seaton family was justified in thinking that Farnon intended to kill them.
2. 2.

   And then there was my boss.

   1. Who is the 'boss'?
   2. Does the author respect and like him?
   3. What is the author's tone here - frustrated or confused?
3. 3.

   What is your impression of Siegfried Farnon? Is he just an absent-minded, but well - meaning man or is he a stubborn troublemaker who has regrets and offers no apologies for his behaviour? Discuss this with a partner and write a short sketch.

4. 4.

   Meeting people for the first time is not easy. We do everything we can to avoid making a bad impression. Do you agree with this or not? Discuss this with a partner.

5. 5.

   Underline the noun phrases in these sentences.

   1. The teacher loves teaching her new class.
   2. My friend has a large collection of stamps.
   3. Kishore has a good sense of humour.
   4. The new painting in the hall is the work of a 17th century painter.
   5. Everyone loves Rizwan because he is a very kind. hard working person.
   6. The heavy rains caused terrible traffic jams in the city.
6. 6.

   Complete these sentences with noun clauses. The clues given in the brackets will help you.

   1. I don't know ______________________________ (will be able to adjust to the cold weather in Delhi).
   2.  __________________________________ (raise funds for the new common room) is the big question.
   3.  We are not sure  _________________________________________ (India will quality for the finals).
   4. The police have noted _____________________________________ (Mr Gupta did not return to his house last night).
   5.  I wonder ______________________________________________ (mother has hidden then tin of gulab jamuns).
   6.  ______________________________________________ (I broke my finger) is a puzzle to me.