Textbook Solutions: Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S. | Class 7 English Oxford PDF Download

Poem appreciation

1.
Ans: The occasion is a goodbye party for Miss Pushpa T.S. who is departing for a foreign country in two to three days.

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3. The poet uses various techniques to make the poem humorous. Fill in the blanks with examples from the poem. 
(a).
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(i) "You are all knowing, friends..."
(ii) "...whenever I asked her to do anything, she was saying, 'Just now only I will do it.'"
(iii) "Miss Pushpa is coming from very high family."

(b).
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(i) "Miss Pushpa is coming from a very high family."
(ii) "Whenever I asked her to do anything, she was saying, 'Just now only I will do it.'"
(iii) "Whatever I or anybody is asking she is always saying yes."

(c).
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(i) "I am always appreciating the good spirit."
(ii) "She is most popular lady with men also and ladies also."
(iii) "We are meeting today to wish her bon voyage."

(d).
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(i) "Miss Pushpa is smiling and smiling even for no reason but simply because she is feeling."
(ii) "She is always saying yes, and today she is going to improve her prospect."
(iii) "Today she is going to improve her prospect and we are wishing her bon voyage."

(e).
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(i) "Surat? Ah, yes, once only I stayed in Surat with family members of my uncle's very old friend— his wife was cooking nicely ... that was a long time ago."
(ii) "I don't mean only external sweetness but internal sweetness."

(f).
Ans: "Miss Pushpa is coming from a very high family."

4.
Ans: This poem makes fun of someone who goes overboard with their compliments for Miss Pushpa T.S. It's like teasing them for being too enthusiastic and not making much sense when they talk about her.

5.
Ans: The speaker sounds really excited and goes way over the top. Everyone's in a happy mood because it's a party to say goodbye to Miss Pushpa T.S.

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Rewritten Speech

• "Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to bid farewell to our beloved sister, Miss Pushpa T.S., as she prepares to embark on a journey to foreign lands. Miss Pushpa personifies  not only external charm but also an inner sweetness that touches everyone she meets.
• Let me share a bit about Miss Pushpa's background. She comes from a distinguished family, her father being a respected advocate in either Bulsar or Surat, though I'm momentarily uncertain. Speaking of Surat reminds me of a delightful stay I once had there with a family friend. The memories of the culinary delights his wife prepared still linger. But I digress; let's return to Miss Pushpa.
• Miss Pushpa is cherished by both men and women alike. Her willingness to help, always responding with 'Just now only I will do it,' showcases her good spirit and unwavering enthusiasm. She never says 'no' to any task presented to her, always offering a resounding 'yes.'
• As Miss Pushpa sets out to pursue new opportunities, we extend our heartfelt wishes for her safety and success on this journey. I now invite others to share their thoughts, and afterwards, Miss Pushpa will graciously offer her own reflections."