(a) Why was Seema upset?
Seema was upset because her salary was going to be delayed and she needed money to pay Swati’s school fees.
(b) What did Swati suggest to her mother?
Swati suggested that her mother should seek help from an NGO called “Brave Mothers” to start a small business.
(c) What happened when Seema met the lady at the office of the NGO?
When Seema met the lady, she was shown the work done by the women of the NGO and was offered vocational training and a loan to start a business.
(d) What did the women of ‘Brave Mothers’ do?
The women of “Brave Mothers” stitched soft dolls and worked in different vocational activities.
(e) What was Seema interested in doing?
Seema was interested in culinary training because she loved cooking.
(f) How did the NGO help Seema?
The NGO helped Seema by offering her training, a loan to start her business, customers for her catering service, and guidance at every stage.
2. Check Your Comprehension
(a) Seema looked at Swati’s calm and resolute face.
Correct answer: (iv) determined, firm
(b) “I would like to choose culinary training as a vocation.”
Correct answer: (iv) cooking
(c) Her heart brimmed with new dreams.
Correct answer: (ii) overflowed
3. Match the Words
(a) edge - (v) the outside limit of an object
(b) adored - (iii) loved somebody very much
(c) jotted - (ii) wrote something quickly
(d) hugged - (i) put one's arms around somebody tightly
(e) embossed - (iv) a raised design on a fabric
4. Group Discussion Answers
(a) Qualities of a good daughter/son
A good daughter or son should be caring, respectful, responsible, helpful, loving, and supportive towards parents.
(b) Do you think Swati is a good daughter? Why?
Yes, Swati is a good daughter because she understood her mother’s problems, encouraged her, and helped her find a solution.
(c) Good qualities that match with Swati’s
Helpful, caring, respectful, hardworking, understanding, and responsible.
(d) What will you do to become a better daughter/son?
I will respect my parents, help them in their work, study sincerely, and support them in difficult times.
5. Fill in the Blanks with Correct Prepositions
(a) Seema was upset by the information.
(b) Swati told her about a lady who lived near her office.
(c) She asked Seema to see the lady at her office.
(d) She was the boss of the NGO.
(e) Swati goes to school by bus.
6. Sentences with the Same Meaning
(a)She looked so mature, Seema thought.
(b)He had passed away nearly five years ago.
(c)Based on Seema’s performance, she would be assigned more customers.
(d)Her heart brimmed with new dreams.
