BBC Compacta Class 8 Solutions - Classroom Assignment- 7

Read the following passage carefully.

ETIQUETTE IN THE CLASSROOM

Etiquette in the classroom is as important as anywhere else.

Here are some strategies for showing proper etiquette in the

classroom in different situations.

When you're absent from class and you return the next

day, you naturally want to know ifyou missed anything.

Don't say, "I was absent yesterday, can I have the quiz

paper now?" This is rude. Instead try this: "What did I

miss yesterday when I was absent?" You'll get a much

better response.

At times teachers step outside the text to bring in other

relevant facts. Instead of asking, '"When am I ever going

to use this?" — which sounds rude — change your words to

ask: "Could you give me a real-world example of how this

information can be used?" That's what the teacher wants

to hear and you'll get a much better response to future

questions.

Wait for the right time to get the teacher's attention. Most teachers give students a chance to ask

questions and get their doubts cleared. So wait. Ifthe teacher stops during the course of the lesson

to let you ask questions, use that opportunity.

Raise your hand if you have a question and wait patiently until your teacher notices you. If the

teacher fails to notice your raised hand for more than five minutes, say, "Excuse me," in a soft

tone. That is bound to draw the attention of the teacher. Wait until you are called before you begin

talking. Talking over your teacher will make you look like you're trying to disturb the class.

Keep your question brief. Ask for specific information. Long-winded questions eat into the time

the teacher has in class to complete her work. So stick to the point and do not begin with an

introduction. Make your question specific. Start with a question word: who, what, where, when,

why, how.

Listen attentively to the answer. Do not look around the class when the teacher is talking to you. If

you want to remember the answer word-for-word, take notes after informing the teacher. Once

you have the answer, thank the teacher. If you're still having trouble grasping something, ask the

teacher for Clarification before you move on.

Avoid asking several questions at the same time. The teacher may not remember all those

questions. Also, she may not have time to answer all of them at once, especially ifit's near the end

of the period. Also, other students may have questions of their own.

If you have several doubts, the best option is to approach the teacher after class or during recess. If

your questions are related, ask them one by one.

Source: The Hindu (Modified), Geeta Padamanabhan

Q1: Given below in Column II are some headings/titles. Match them correctly with

the paragraph numbers A to G given in Column I by drawing lines. Remember,

one of the headings will not match with any paragraph number.

Column I to Column II Matching

A: (iii) Missed a Class?

B: (vii) Ask for Real Life Examples

C: (i) Wait for the Right Opportunity

D: (v) One Question at a Time, Please!

E: (viii) Pay Attention

F: (vi) Be Brief, Be Specific

G: (ii) Draw Attention, Get Noticed

Q2:  According to the author, what should a student say when ... 

(a) he/she misses a class?

"Yesterday, I was absent. What did I miss when I was absent?"

(b) a teacher seems to go off the topic and brings in additional relevant facts?

"Could you give me a real-world example of how this information can be used?"

(c) his/her raised hand remains unnoticed for more than five minutes by the teacher?

"Excuse me," in a soft tone.

Q3: Why should a student...

(a) not say "I was absent yesterday, can I have the quiz paper now?"

Ans: Because it sounds impolite and demanding. Instead, inquire politely about what was missed.

(b) not talk over his/her teacher?

Ans: It disrupts the class and shows disrespect to the teacher and peers.

(c) ..... not look around the class when the teacher is talking? 

Ans: A student should not look around the class when the teacher is talking because it shows a lack of attention and respect for the teacher. Engaging in distractions not only undermines the teacher's effort to provide instruction but also diminishes the student's own learning experience. Maintaining eye contact or focused attention on the teacher or the teaching materials signifies interest and respect, which are crucial aspects of classroom etiquette and effective learning.

(d) ..... avoid asking several questions at the same time? 

Ans: A student should avoid asking several questions at the same time to ensure that each query is addressed thoroughly and thoughtfully. Bombarding a teacher with multiple questions simultaneously can lead to confusion and may result in some questions not being answered properly. Furthermore, it can monopolize the teacher's time, which needs to be shared among all students. By asking one question at a time, the student allows the teacher to give a complete and clear response and also shows consideration for classmates who may have their own questions.

Q4: What suggestions does the author make to the students for the following situations?

(a) A student has trouble grasping something even after the teacher has already answered a question.

Ans: The student should thank the teacher and ask for clarification or further explanation if needed.

(b) Once the teacher has answered a question asked by a student.

Ans: The student should listen attentively to the answer without looking around the class.

(c) A student has several doubts.

Ans: The student should wait for an appropriate moment to ask, ensuring not to ask multiple questions at once and to ask them one by one if necessary.

Q5:  Long-winded questions eat into the time the teacher has in class to complete her work.

(a) 'Long-winded' questions are often:

(i) tiresome

(ii) lengthy

(iii) accurate

(iv) brief

Ans: The correct options here are (i) tiresome and (ii) lengthy, as 'long-winded' implies something that is drawn out and unnecessarily extended, often leading to boredom or annoyance.

(b) Tick (✓) the option that DOES NOT suggest the meaning of 'eat into':

(i) waste

(ii) consume

(iii) quicken

(iv) reduce

Ans: The correct option here is (iii) quicken, as 'eat into' generally means to use up or consume, particularly in a way that reduces something. 'Quicken' does not fit as it means to make faster or hasten, which is the opposite of what 'eat into' suggests.

Q6:  Which option lists a sentence using 'grasping' the same way as in Paragraph F of the text?

(i) He moved forward grasping a branch. 

(ii) I listen to my teacher carefully, but I have trouble grasping the subject. 

(iii) Begin the exercise by grasping a dumbbell in each hand. 

(iv) She cried; and grasping her hat and purse, she left the room. 

Ans: 

(i) He moved forward grasping a branch.

This sentence uses "grasping" in a physical sense, as in holding onto something physically.

(ii) I listen to my teacher carefully, but I have trouble grasping the subject.

Here, "grasping" is used in the context of understanding, which aligns with how it's used in Paragraph F.

(iii) Begin the exercise by grasping a dumbbell in each hand.

This is another physical use of "grasping," referring to holding something with your hands.

(iv) She cried; and grasping her hat and purse, she left the room.

Again, this is a physical context where "grasping" means to grab or hold physically.

The correct choice is:

(ii) I listen to my teacher carefully, but I have trouble grasping the subject.