NCERT Solutions Kaveri Chapter 7 Carrier of Words — Vocabulary and Structures in Context

Study the phrases given in Column 1 and match them with their meanings in Column 2.

Identify examples of alliteration and metaphor in the extract given below. Khetaram’s khaki turban and uniform are his only protection against the desert’s furies, the scorching summer winds and swirling sandstorms which turn him into a walking sandman.

Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter.

Read the underlined verbs in the sentences given in Column 1 and their functions in Column 2.

Study the sentences given below. GDS delivers the mail at the border. When the subject does the action, the sentence is in active voice.

The mail is delivered by the GDS at the border. This implies that the ‘mail’ receives the action ‘deliver’. This sentence is in passive voice because the subject is receiving the action. 3. Khetaram’s nephew wants to join the GDS. He asks Khetaram how to prepare for it. Khetaram gives him the following advice. (i) You will need a lot of stamina for this job. (ii) Practise reading clearly as some of the villagers will expect you to read out the letters. (iii) Write words neatly as some villagers will ask you to draft replies. (iv) Wear full-sleeved shirts and trousers to protect yourself from the heat. Now, complete the following paragraph about the advice given by Khetaram. One example has been done for you. To begin with, a lot of stamina will be needed for this job. Next, reading clearly A. ________________________, as you B. ________________________ to read out the letters by some of the villagers. Words C. ________________________ neatly as you D. ________________________ to draft replies by some villagers. Full sleeved-shirts and trousers E. ________________________ to protect yourself from the heat.