ICARUS AND DEADALUS
By: JOSEPHINE PRESTON
PEABODY
Q: Write the Contextual
Meanings of the following words:
|
S. NO |
WORD |
CONTEXTUAL
MEANING |
|
01. |
winnow |
to inspect or
to test, To move wings to take / be in flight |
|
02. |
cleave |
slice, smash,
To cut though or move quickly and smoothly through something like air |
|
03. |
fledging |
a young bird
that has learned to fly. (Metaphorical use for Daedalus’ attempt to flying) |
|
04. |
cunning |
sly, crafty,
clever, skillful |
|
05. |
draught |
downfall, a current
or burst of air, desire |
Q: Read the
statements and choose the correct option.
1. The story
challenges human limitations by implying:
A. humans
should defy nature B.
knowledge is dangerous
C.
overconfidence leads to destruction D.
learning makes humans divine
2. __________ inspired
Daedalus to escape.
A. dreams of
flight B.
watching seagulls
C. a vision
from gods D.
a magical clue
3. Daedalus
warned Icarus from
A. fear of
drowning B.
sun's heat danger
C. Minos' revenge
plan D.
wings might break
4. In the
story, Icarus symbolizes:
A. wisdom and
caution B.
youthful recklessness
C. divine
punishment D.
human ambition
5. How does
Daedalus feel after Icarus' fall?
A. vengeful and
furious B.
proud but sad
C. grief-stricken
and regretful D. fearful of Minos
6. The flight
of Daedalus and Icarus is symbolic because it:
A. represents
human desires B.
shows gods' kindness
C. means
defying nature D.
warns about risks
7. What
ultimately caused Icarus' fall?
A. wind's strong
force B. Sun's extreme heat
C. weak feather
glue D.
Daedalus' miscalculation
SOLUTION:
|
NO |
OPTION |
NO |
OPTION |
|
01. |
C. overconfidence
leads to destruction |
02. |
B. watching seagulls |
|
03. |
D. wings
might break |
04. |
B. youthful recklessness |
|
05. |
C. grief-stricken
and regretful |
06. |
A. represents human desires |
|
07. |
B. Sun's extreme heat |
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SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS:
Answer the
following questions after reading the text.
Q: 01. How does
the story reflect the dangers of unchecked ambition?
Ans: The story shows
that unchecked ambition leads to destruction. Icarus had been overexcited about
flying and ignored his father’s warning. His wish to fly higher made him fly
too close to the sun that melted the wax on wings resulting his fall into the
sea and death.
Q: 02. Compare
and contrast Daedalus and Icarus.
Ans: Daedalus is
wise, careful and experienced. He made wings as well as warned his son of the
dangers it possessed. His son Icarus, on the other hand, is young, excited, and
reckless who ignored his father’s warnings and wanted to fly as high as
possible, leading to his fall. Daedalus represents wisdom and caution; Icarus
symbolizes youthful carelessness.
Q: 03. What is
the significance of Daedalus dedicating his wings to Apollo after lcarus' fall?
Ans: Dedication of
the wings to Apollo shows Daedalus’ grief and regret. It means he gives up
flying forever, acceptance of human limits and to seek peace by offering his
wings to god Apollo. It is also a way of honouring the gods and admittance that
humans should not try to act like gods.
Q: 04. What
moral lessons can be drawn from the story? Provide examples from the text to
justify each lesson.
Ans: The story
delivers multiple lessons including:
i. To listen to
the advice: Icarus did not follow his father Daedalus’ advice and paid with his
life.
ii. Excitement
may lead to carelessness: Icarus forgot to keep his father’s instructions about
flight and flew too high that melted wax on his wings.
iii. Know your
limits: Trying to be beyond the limits may lead to danger.
Q: 05. Did Daedalus
foresee Icarus’ fall when he warned him about flying too high or too low? Justify
your response with evidence from the text.
Ans: Yes, Daedalus
foresaw the danger and had already warned his son to be careful while flying.
He had categorically told Icarus that flying too high or too low might damage
the wings and result in a fall. He was experienced so he knew what will happen
if Icarus ignored his instructions and warnings.
Q: Analyze the
statements given below and write “true” or “false” before each.
|
S. No |
Statement |
True / False |
|
01. |
Daedalus
built the Labyrinth for King Minos. |
True |
|
02. |
‘Daedalus and
Icarus escaped Crete using a boat. |
False |
|
03. |
Icarus
followed his father's advice carefully while flying. |
False |
|
04. |
The wax in
Icarus’ wings melted because he flew too close to the sun. |
True |
|
05. |
Daedalus
named a nearby land after his son, Icarus. |
True |
|
06. |
Icarus’ fall
was caused by strong winds pushing him down. |
False |
|
07. |
After Icarus’
fall, Daedalus continued to experiment with flying. |
False |
|
08. |
Daedalus made
an offering to Apollo after his escape. |
True |
Q: Analyze the
statements given below and write “true” or “false” before each.
|
S. No |
Column A |
Column B |
|
01. |
Daedalus
built the Labyrinth |
because King
Manos ordered him |
|
02. |
Daedalus
created wings for himself and Icarus |
because they
wanted to escape from Crete. |
|
03. |
Daedalus
warned Icarus not to fly too high or too low |
because
flying high would melt the wax and flying low will make the wings heavier due
to being moist |
|
04. |
Icarus
ignored his father’s warning |
because he
was excited and wanted to fly higher toward the sky. |
|
05. |
The wax in
Icarus’ wings melted. |
because he
flew too close to the sun. |
|
06. |
Icarus fell
into the sea and drowned |
because his
wings broke apart when the wax melted. |
|
07. |
Daedalus
named an island, Icaria |
because he
wanted to remember his son Icarus |
GRAMMAR- ADJECTIVE PHRASE AND CLAUSE:
Q: Identify the
underlined group of words. Write AP for Adjective Phrase and AC for Adjective
Clause against each.
1. A man without
an enemy is a man with few friends. Adjective
Phrase (AP)
2. In a low
voice he told the tale of his cruel wrong. Adjective Phrase
(AP)
3. Gardens with
cool shady trees surround the village. Adjective
Phrase (AP)
4. The story
book which I bought last week is very interesting. Adjective Clause (AC)
Q: Identify and
underline Adjective Phrase or Adjective Clause in these sentences. Write AP and
AC against each
1. We visited
many villages without any inhabitants. Adjective Phrase (AP)
2. Eco-friendly
cars, which primarily run on electricity, help the environment. Adjective Clause (AC)
3. English, which
is my favourite subject, has a lot of good stories. Adjective
Clause (AC)
4. Grandpa
remembers the old days when there was no television. Adjective Clause (AC)
Q: Join two
sentences in the column ‘A’ using an Adjective Phrase or Clause and write in
Column ‘B. First one is done for you
|
S. NO |
SENTENCES
(COLUMN A) |
USE OF
PHRASES/ CLAUSES COLUMN B |
|
01. |
1. He was
sitting in the emergency room. 2. It was
very crowded. |
He was
sitting in the emergency room where it was very crowded. |
|
02. |
1. A nurse
was nearby. 2. He called
to her. |
He called a
nurse who was nearby – Use of Adjective
Clause |
|
03. |
1. The nurse
took one look at the man and knew he needed a doctor. 2. His colour
was not good. |
The nurse
took one look at the man whose colour was not good and knew he needed a
doctor. Use of Adjective
Clause |
|
04. |
1. Just then,
a doctor walked by and noticed that the man had passed out. 2. His finger
was still in the machine. |
Just then, a
doctor walked by and noticed that the man with his fingers still in the
machine had passed out. Use of Adjective
Phrase |
|
05. |
1. She
connected the man's finger to a machine and left him for a minute while she checked
another patient. 2. The
machine checked his blood oxygen levels. |
She connected
the man's finger to a machine that checked his blood Oxygen levels and left
him for a minute while she checked another patient. Use of Adjective
Clause |
|
06. |
1. The doctor
took the man's pulse and temperature and determined that the man likely had
COVID and needed a ventilator. 2. It could
help him breathe. |
The doctor
took the man's pulse and temperature and determined that the man likely had
COVID and needed a ventilator. which could help him breathe. Use of Adjective
Clause |
|
07. |
1. The doctor
gave the man an injection. 2. It made
him go to sleep. |
The doctor
gave the man an injection that made him go to sleep. Use of Adjective
Clause |
Q: Read the
sentences given below carefully and change the Adjective Clauses into Adjective
Phrase. One sample is done for you.
|
S. NO |
SENTENCE |
COLUMN B |
|
01. |
The man, who
is sitting next to you, is my cousin. |
The man
sitting next to you is my cousin |
|
02. |
Hamlet, which
was written by William Shakespeare, is the most famous English play |
The most
famous play of English is Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. |
|
03. |
The Golden
Gate Bridge, which was finished in 1937, is one of the most famous in the
world. |
One of the
most famous bridges, “The Golden Gate Bridge” was finished in 1937. |
|
04. |
Farah, who is
my eldest sister, works for a multi-national company. |
My eldest
sister Farah works for a multi-national company. |
|
05. |
The
dictionary that is lying on the table is mine. |
The
dictionary on the table is mine. / My dictionary is lying on the table. |
SIMPLE,
COMPOUND AND COMPLEX SENTENCES:
Q: Change the
following Simple Sentences into Compound Sentences by using appropriate
Coordinating Conjunctions.
|
S. NO |
SENTENCE |
COLUMN B |
|
01. |
Following the
trail, we reached our destination. |
We followed
the trail and reached our destination |
|
02. |
Being sick, I
went to the doctor. |
I was sick so
I went to the doctor. |
|
03. |
In spite of
the rain, the children went out to play. |
It was
raining but the children went out to play. |
|
04. |
Despite the
train being late, Areesha waited for the train. |
The train was
late but Areesha waited for it. |
|
05. |
I was too
tired to do any more work. |
I was very
tired so I could not do any more work. |
Q: Change these
Compound Sentences into Complex Sentences.
|
COMPOUND SENTENCE |
COMPLEX SENTENCE |
|
|
01. |
I finished my homework and went out to play with my friends. |
After I finished my homework, I went out to play with my friends. |
|
02. |
It was very cold, so wore a sweater. |
I wore a sweater because it was very cold |
|
03. |
You must practice well, or you will not be able to perform well. |
You will not be able / unable to perform well., if you do not
practice well. |
|
04. |
Shabeena was very ill therefore she had to take her to the
hospital. |
Because Shabeena was very ill, she was taken to the hospital |
|
05. |
You must follow the traffic rules or you will be fined. |
If you do not follow the traffic rules, you will be fined. |
Q: Change the
following sentences as directed.
|
S. NO |
COMPOUND
SENTENCE |
COMPLEX
SENTENCE |
|
01. |
If you don'
leave now, you will get caught in the rain. (Change into a Simple Sentence) |
Leave now to
avoid getting caught in the rain |
|
02. |
Though we
were not sure if we could finish it, we volunteered to help them. (Change
into a Compound Sentence) |
We were not
sure if we could finish it, but we volunteered to help them. |
|
03. |
Not only did
Latif work on his assignment but also helped me finish mine. (Change into a
Compound Sentence) |
Latif worked
on his assignment and he also helped me finish mine |
|
04. |
Naseem was a
nurse and so her job was to take care of her patients. (Change into a Simple
Sentence) |
As a nurse,
Naseem’s job was to take care of her patients. |
|
05. |
I looked for
Danish everywhere but I could not find him. (Change into a Complex Sentence) |
Although I
looked for Danish everywhere, I couldn’t not find him |
IDIOMS AND
PHRASES:
Q: Read the
following paragraph and match The Idioms with their Contextual Meanings in the
following table.
Here are some
thoughts on how to live a reasonably balanced life. These aren't any great
insights, just everyday thoughts on how to be satisfied and relatively happy
despite the curves that life throws us at times. First and
foremost, it’s important to find people that you like. That means finding
someone who won't make you feel put upon. It's also a good
idea to find people who aren't going to push your buttons
too much. Friends will kid around, but good friends will hit a happy
medium between joking and respecting each other.
In these modern
times, we all enjoy having the latest, greatest products such as smart phones
and stylish clothing. Just remember that all that glitters is not gold.
It is helpful to always keep the presence of mind about you when shopping,
Rather than fall into the trap of using your money too
much, wait a day or two. Try this trick the next time your heart skips
a beat because some beautiful piece of technology calls to you from
the shop window. Once you've got this technique under your belt,
you'd be surprised how much you will save.
Finally, when
things do go wrong be careful and take it slowly. Take a few deep breaths;
regain your composure, and then act. Unfortunately, we all get the
short end of the stick at times. When this happens, know that life
doesn't turn on a dime. Ups and downs are all part of the puzzle that is life.
Taking this approach will make problems run like water off a duck's
back. You need to straighten things out from time to time, but you'll
know it's not the end of the world. Of course, it's also a good idea to cross
bridges when you come to them rather than worry too much about everything that could
go wrong in life.
(www.thoughtco.com/common-englishidioms-3211646)
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IDIOM |
MEANING |
|
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all the
glitter is not gold |
not
everything that looks attractive is valuable |
|
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fall into the
trap |
to suffer the
bad effects of a situation by mistake |
|
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|
get something
under one’s belt |
to gain
experience or learn something useful |
|
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get the short
end of the stick |
to feel
pressured by someone else’s demands |
|
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have the
heart skip a beat |
to be
suddenly surprised or excited |
|
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|
hit a happy
medium |
to find a
balanced or moderate position between two extremes |
|
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|
kid around |
to joke or
play in a light-hearted way |
|
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|
push someone’s
buttons |
to
deliberately annoy or provoke someone |
|
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|
run like
water off a duck’s back |
to not be
affected by criticism or difficulties |
|
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throw someone
a curved ball |
to suffer
unfair treatment in a situation |
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S. # |
IDIOM |
MEANING |
||
|
01. |
jump out of
the frying pan into the fire |
to go from
bad to ever worse |
||
|
02. |
keep my
fingers crossed |
hoping for
good luck |
||
|
03. |
the early
bird catches the worm |
people who
act early have better chances of success |
||
|
04. |
throw in the
towel |
to quit or
give up |
||
|
05. |
take a leap
of faith |
to take a
risk believing things will turn out well |
||
|
06. |
go back to
the drawing board |
start over
with a new plan |
||
|
07. |
put all eggs
in one basket |
rely only on
one thing for success |
||
|
08. |
keep your eye
on the prize |
stay focused
on the goal |
||
|
09. |
reach for the
stars |
aim for
something very ambitious or great |
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