Expert Detectives
Chapter 6
1. The word ‘tip’ has only three letters but many meanings. Match the word with its meanings below.
(i) finger tips – be about to say something
(ii) the tip of your nose – make the boat overturn
(iii) tip the water out of – the ends of one’s fingers the bucket
(iv) have something on – give a rupee to him, the tip of your tongue to thank him
(v) tip the boat over – empty a bucket by tilting it
(vi) tip him a rupee – the pointed end of your nose
(vii) the tip of the bat – if you take this advice
(viii) the police were – the bat lightly touched tipped off the ball
(ix) if you take my tip – the end of the bat
(x) the bat tipped the ball – the police were told, or warned
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2. The words helper, companion, partner and accomplice have very similar meanings, but each word is typically used in certain phrases. Can you fill in the blanks below with the most commonly used words? A dictionary may help you.
(i) business ____________.
(ii) my ____________ on the journey
(iii) I’m mother’s little ____________ .
(iv) a faithful ____________ such as a dog
(v) the thief’s ____________
(vi) find a good ____________
(vii) tennis/ golf / bridge ____________
(viii) his ____________ in his criminal activities
3. Now let us look at the uses of the word break. Match the word with its meanings below. Try to find at least three other ways in which to use the word.
(i) The storm broke – could not speak; was too sad to speak
(ii) daybreak – this kind of weather ended
(iii) His voice is beginning – it began or burst to break into activity
(iv) Her voice broke and – the beginning of daylight she cried
(v) The heat wave broke – changing as he grows up
(vi) broke the bad news – end it by making the workers submit
(vii) break a strike – gently told someone the bad news
(viii) (Find your own expression. Give its meaning here.)
Mystery of the Talking Fan
1. Fans don’t talk, but it is possible to imagine that they do. What is it, then, that sounds like the fan’s chatter?
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2. Complete the following sentences.
(i) The chatter is electrical because __________________________________
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(ii) It is mysterious because _______________________________________
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3. What do you think the talking fan was demanding?
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4. How does an electric fan manage to throw so much air when it is switched on?
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5. Is there a ‘talking fan’ in your house? Create a dialogue between the fan and a mechanic.
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