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mad. Tom laughed and laughed. It was a long time since he had laughed so heartily . Aunt

Polly heard the noise and came rushing in.
heartily : by heart
“What’s the matter.”
Tom could not speak for laughing. At last, he pointed and said, “Look, look at the cat.”

“What’s the matter with it? You’ve been giving it that medicine?”

“I don’t know,” said Tom, still laughing.

Aunt Polly saw the bottle of painkiller, the spoon and a saucer. She guessed the truth.
Tom expected his Aunt to be angry. To his surprise she was only thoughtful. “It’s not a
medicine for cats, perhaps it is not a good medicine for boys. You needn’t take any more of

it, Tom.” This was a good news for Tom. He began to feel better.

Work Out
Work Out
Work Out
Comprehension
Comprehension
Comprehension

A. Tick ( ) the correct option.3
1. Who was the old lady?

a) Tom’s Mother b) Aunt Polly c) Tom’s neighbour
2. Who was there near the cupboard?

a) Tom b) Jack c) Aunt Polly

3. On which day all the children were free?
a) Monday b) Wednesday c) Saturday

4. Where were all the boys going on their holiday?

a) Swimming b) Picnic c) Playing
5. Who gave the punishment to Tom?

a) Aunt Polly b) Tom’s friends c) Tom’s mother

B. Write for true and for false statements.T F
1. There was butter all round Tom’s mouth.

2. The height of the fence was nine feet and its length was thirty yards.

3. Ben gave him four pieces of orange.
4. Tom did not work but soon the fence had three coats of whitewash on it.

5. The new medicine given to Tom by Aunt Polly had the taste of sugarcane.

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