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1. 1.

   Read these sentences. Mark whether they are true (T) or not true (NT). If a sentence is not true, write the correct sentence in your notebook.

   1. Swami was the best bowler on the cricket team.
   2. Swami was  not attending cricket practice regularly.
   3. Swami asked the head master to let him attend cricket practice.
   4. Swami was feeling ill and delirium.
   5. The doctor asked Swami not to attend Drill for a week.
2. 2.

   There was only one player who caused him the deepest anxiety day and night.

   1. Who caused Rajam the deepest anxiety?
   2. Why was this so?
3. 3.

   Just seven days before the match, Swaminathan realised that his evenings were more previous than ever.

   1. What is the match referred to here?
   2. Why were the evenings more precious than ever?
4. 4.

   But contrary to the custom, he had not taken off his coat and cap.

   1. Why did Swami not take off his coat and cap?
   2. What happened soon after?
5. 5.

   "Well, I could do it. But is there anything wrong with you?"

   1. Who is speaking to Swami in these lines?
   2. Was there anything really wrong with Swami?
   3. What is the real purpose of Swami's visit?
6. 6.

   I can't give you a certificate. But I shall talk to your Head master about you and request him to let you off after four-thirty."

   1. Why does the doctor refuse to give a certificate?
   2. What does he offer to do instead?
   3. Do you think the doctor was kind to Swami?