{"id":31786,"date":"2026-08-10T17:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycbseguide.com\/blog\/?p=31786"},"modified":"2026-08-10T17:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:33:53","slug":"the-magic-brush-of-dreams-ncert-solutions-class-8-english-poorvi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycbseguide.com\/blog\/the-magic-brush-of-dreams-ncert-solutions-class-8-english-poorvi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magic Brush of Dreams – NCERT Solutions Class 8 English (Poorvi)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Magic Brush of Dreams – NCERT Solutions Class 8 English (Poorvi) includes all the questions with solutions given in the NCERT Class 8 English (Poorvi).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCERT Solutions Class 8<\/h2>\n\n\nEnglish Poorvi<\/a>\n\n\nHindi Malhar<\/a>\n\n\nMaths Ganita Prakash<\/a>\n\n\nScience Curiosity<\/a>\n\n\nSocial Exploring Society<\/a>\n\n\n\n

The Magic Brush of Dreams<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 NCERT Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Q.1: Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Mention a magical object that you would like to have. Give a reason for your choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What would you draw for yourself, if you had a magic paint brush? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Would you use the magic paint brush to draw for someone else? If yes, why? If no, why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. I would like a magic pencil because it could write correct answers for my homework, helping me learn faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. I would draw a flying bike to travel anywhere quickly and have fun exploring new places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Yes, I would draw food and clothes for poor people to help them live better, like Gopi did in the poem.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Q.2: Work in pairs. Discuss instances of acts of kindness that you have heard, read, or experienced. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Example: My friend shared her lunch with a classmate who forgot theirs, showing kindness by helping someone in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Q.3: Work in pairs and guess the meanings of the words given below and draw pictures depicting their meanings. Share with your classmates and teacher.<\/strong>
      (paintbrush, joy, fortress, feast, fear, winding, twig, bows, drawing, cold)
      Now, arrange these words into different categories as given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Things: ________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Actions:\u00a0________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Emotions:\u00a0________<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Things: paintbrush, twig, fortress, bows, drawing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Actions: winding, feast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Emotions: joy, fear, cold<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Q.4: Arrange the events in order of occurrence in the poem. The last one has been marked for you. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Gopi paints a bowl of khichdi, which becomes real and amazes the villagers.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          2. The Zamindar orders Gopi to paint treasures for him.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          3. Gopi is told to gather food but instead sits drawing pictures in the sand.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          4. Gopi returns to the village with the Zamindar and his men chasing her.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          5. The Zamindar throws Gopi into prison.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          6. Gopi paints a road and a horse to escape.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          7. Gopi uses the magic brush to paint useful items for the villagers.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          8. Gopi paints a wide river, stopping the Zamindar and his men.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          9. A man gives a magic brush to Gopi to paint only for the poor.<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
          10. Gopi scares the Zamindar away, and celebrates with the villagers.<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Gopi paints a bowl of khichdi, which becomes real and amazes the villagers.<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
          2. The Zamindar orders Gopi to paint treasures for him.<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
          3. Gopi is told to gather food but instead sits drawing pictures in the sand.<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
          4. Gopi returns to the village with the Zamindar and his men chasing her.<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
          5. The Zamindar throws Gopi into prison.<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
          6. Gopi paints a road and a horse to escape.<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
          7. Gopi uses the magic brush to paint useful items for the villagers.<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
          8. Gopi paints a wide river, stopping the Zamindar and his men.<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
          9. A man gives a magic brush to Gopi to paint only for the poor.<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
          10. Gopi scares the Zamindar away, and celebrates with the villagers.<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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          Q.5: Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the box given below.<\/strong>
          (triumphant and celebratory, tension and suspense, playful and innocent)
          The tone of the poem shifts throughout, reflecting the different moods of the story. Initially, the tone is 1. ________ as Gopi uses her imagination to draw in the sand, and later when the Zamindar enters the story, the tone shifts to one of 2. ________ . In the final part of the poem, the tone becomes 3. ________ as Gopi escapes, the Zamindar is defeated, and the villagers rejoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The tone of the poem shifts throughout, reflecting the different moods of the story. Initially, the tone is playful and innocent<\/strong> as Gopi uses her imagination to draw in the sand, and later when the Zamindar enters the story, the tone shifts to one of threatening and commanding<\/strong>. In the final part of the poem, the tone becomes triumphant and  celebratory <\/strong>as Gopi escapes, the Zamindar is defeated, and the villagers rejoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Q.6: Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option from within the brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. The poem mostly follows a simple rhyme scheme, ________, which adds a rhythmic flow. (ABCB, ABBA, ABAB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. This poem belongs to the ________ poetry genre, which tells a story through verse. (descriptive, narrative or ballad, free style)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. The poem mostly follows a simple rhyme scheme, which adds a rhythmic flow: ABCB<\/strong> (e.g., \u201chand\/sand\u201d and \u201cGopi\/hush\u201d rhyme in the first stanza).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. This poem belongs to the poetry genre, which tells a story through verse:\u00a0narrative or ballad<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Q.7: Give examples from the poem for the following explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. The poem is rich in imagery, creating clear pictures in the reader\u2019s mind. For example, ________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. What is the effect of repetition in the line- \u2018On you, and you and you!\u2019?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. The poem is rich in imagery, creating clear pictures in the reader\u2019s mind. For example:\u00a0\u201cShe paints a mighty river wide, Its currents fast and deep\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0(vividly describes a wide, rushing river).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. The effect of repetition in the line \u201cOn you, and you and you!\u201d is:\u00a0It emphasises Gopi\u2019s threat to the Zamindar and his men, making it sound serious and directed at each person<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  Q.8: Match the phrases from the poem in Column 1 with what they symbolise in Column 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Column 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  1. The magic paintbrush<\/td>(i) greed and the desire for wealth<\/td><\/tr>
                  2. The grand fortress<\/td>(ii) barriers to protect Gopi from the Zamindar’s anger<\/td><\/tr>
                  3. The river and the beast<\/td>(iii) the power of art and imagination to change the world<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Column 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                  1. The magic paintbrush<\/td>(iii) the power of art and imagination to change the world<\/td><\/tr>
                  2. The grand fortress<\/td>(i) greed and the desire for wealth<\/td><\/tr>
                  3. The river and the beast<\/td>(ii) barriers to protect Gopi from the Zamindar’s anger<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                  Q.9: While Gopi uses the magic brush to help others, the Zamindar wants to use it for personal gain. This contrast drives the moral of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Options:
                  (1) True \u2705
                  (2) False<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Q.10: Read the given extract\u00a0and answer the questions that follow.<\/strong>
                  But on a stone there sits a man,\u00a0
                  A brush is in his hand. He looks around.\u00a0
                  He calls to Gopi. \u201cCome here!\u201d he whispers.
                  \u201cHush! We mustn\u2019t let the village know\u00a0
                  About this magic brush.\u201d\u00a0
                  He slips the brush into her hand
                  And tells her to be sure,
                  \u201cPaint not for the wealthy ones,
                  But only for the poor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option from those given in the brackets.\u00a0
                    The man is whispering and telling Gopi to keep the brush a secret reflects his ________ (careful and secretive\/ magical and delightful) nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. What is the significance of the man slipping the brush into Gopi\u2019s hand?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason. The most likely reason the man instructs Gopi to \u2018Paint not for wealthy ones but only for the poor\u2019 is because he ________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Select the most appropriate title for the extract from the two given below.\n
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                    1. The Magic Brush\u2019s Secret<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Gopi\u2019s Special Gift<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. careful and secretive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. It shows he trusts Gopi to use the magic brush responsibly for good purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. wants to help those who need it most, not those who are already rich.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      4. A.<\/strong> The Magic Brush\u2019s Secret\u00a0
                        because it focuses on the secrecy and the brush\u2019s magic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                        Q.11: Read the given extract\u00a0and answer the questions that follow.<\/strong>
                        And soon the news spreads far and wide,
                        Through forests, fields, and plains,
                        Until the Zamindar himself\u00a0
                        Hears of these magic gains.
                        \u201cI order you to paint for me,
                        A fortress tall and grand.
                        Paint treasures, jewels, and riches rare,
                        Enough to rule this land.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        1. Complete the following sentence with the correct reason. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
                          The news of Gopi\u2019s magic brush spreads \u2018through forests, fields, and plains\u2019 because of its ________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Why does the poet refer to things painted by Gopi\u2019s paintbrush as \u2018magic gains\u2019?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Which of the following statements given below is false? Rectify the false statement.\n
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                          1. Gopi\u2019s magic brush draws the attention of the powerful Zamindar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. The Zamindar requests Gopi to paint a grand fortress and jewels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. What does the Zamindar\u2019s demand for a grand fortress and jewels reveal about his character?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            1. amazing ability to create real objects from paintings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. The poet refers to things painted by Gopi\u2019s paintbrush as \u201cmagic gains\u201d because they become real, useful items that benefit the villagers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. B.<\/strong> The Zamindar requests Gopi to paint a grand fortress and jewels.\u00a0
                              Rectified: The Zamindar orders Gopi to paint a grand fortress and jewels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            4. The Zamindar\u2019s demand for a grand fortress and jewels reveals about his character that he is greedy and wants power and wealth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                              Q.12: Explain why Gopi made the right decision by refusing to paint for the Zamindar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Gopi followed the man\u2019s rule to help only the poor, not the greedy, showing her kindness and fairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              Q.13: Gopi threatens to draw a beast to scare away the Zamindar. Justify her action. How would you have dealt with the situation differently?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Her action was justified to protect herself and stop the chase. I might have painted a tall wall to block the Zamindar safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              Q.14: What is the significance of Gopi celebrating with the villagers at the end of the poem ‘The Magic Brush of Dreams’?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              It shows her victory over the Zamindar and her joy in helping the villagers with a feast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              Q.15: Compare Gopi\u2019s use of the magic brush to how the Zamindar would have used it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Gopi painted useful things like food and clothes for the poor, while the Zamindar wanted riches and a fortress for himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              Q.16: What can be inferred about Gopi\u2019s character based on her refusal to follow the Zamindar\u2019s orders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Gopi’s is brave, honest, and cares about helping others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              Q.17: Justify the appropriateness of the title of the poem \u201cThe Magic Brush of Dreams\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              \u201cThe Magic Brush of Dreams\u201d fits because the brush creates real objects from Gopi\u2019s paintings, fulfilling the villagers\u2019 dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              Q.18: If you had the magic brush, how would you use it in today\u2019s world?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              I would paint food, homes and schools for people in need to make their lives better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              Q.19: The verb \u2018draw\u2019 has different meanings in different contexts. Match the sentences in Column 1 with their appropriate meanings in Column 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Column 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                              1. His speech drew loud applause from the audience.<\/td>(i) opened<\/td><\/tr>
                              2. The event will draw huge crowds from all neighbouring places.<\/td>(ii) pulled out<\/td><\/tr>
                              3. Plants draw water from the soil.<\/td>(iii) got a reaction<\/td><\/tr>
                              4. I reached the station when the train was drawing into the station.<\/td>(iv) attract<\/td><\/tr>
                              5. The room was dark, so she drew the curtains to let the sunlight in.<\/td>(v) moving<\/td><\/tr>
                              6. He drew a piece of paper from the folder.<\/td>(vi) absorb<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Column 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                              1. His speech drew loud applause from the audience.<\/td>(iii) got a reaction<\/td><\/tr>
                              2. The event will draw huge crowds from all neighbouring places.<\/td>(iv) attract<\/td><\/tr>
                              3. Plants draw water from the soil.<\/td>(vi) absorb<\/td><\/tr>
                              4. I reached the station when the train was drawing into the station.<\/td>(v) moving<\/td><\/tr>
                              5. The room was dark, so she drew the curtains to let the sunlight in.<\/td>(i) opened<\/td><\/tr>
                              6. He drew a piece of paper from the folder.<\/td>(ii) pulled out<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                              Q.20: Fill in the crossword. Clues have been given below. You will find the words in the poem
                              <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Across<\/strong><\/td>Down<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                              2. the fastest pace of a horse<\/td>1. runs away from a place<\/td><\/tr>
                              4. happen fast<\/td>3. possessing a great deal of strength<\/td><\/tr>
                              7. speaks very softly<\/td>or power<\/td><\/tr>
                              10. take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place<\/td>5. a deep loud shout in pain or anger<\/td><\/tr>
                              11. having a lot of money; rich<\/td>8. moved in a continuous flow in a<\/td><\/tr>
                              and forcibly<\/td>9. a win after overcoming an enemy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              \"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                              Q.21: There are certain expressions that convey a sudden feeling or reaction. They can be used to express a variety of emotions and thoughts.\u00a0Example: … he whispers. \u201cHush!\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
                              (\u2018Hush\u2019 denotes the act of silencing someone)\u00a0
                              Now, match the expressions in Column 1 with what emotions or reactions they convey, in Column 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Column 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                              1. Phew!<\/td>(i) surprise<\/td><\/tr>
                              2. Eek!<\/td>(ii) pain<\/td><\/tr>
                              3. Ouch!<\/td>(iii) mistake<\/td><\/tr>
                              4. Yippee!<\/td>(iv) attract attention<\/td><\/tr>
                              5. Whoa!<\/td>(v) relief<\/td><\/tr>
                              6. Oops!<\/td>(vi) delight<\/td><\/tr>
                              7. Hey!<\/td>(vii) alarm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                              Now, create sentences using any five expressions from Column 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Column 1<\/strong><\/td>Column 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                              1. Phew!<\/td>(v) relief<\/td><\/tr>
                              2. Eek!<\/td>(vii) alarm<\/td><\/tr>
                              3. Ouch!<\/td>(ii) pain<\/td><\/tr>
                              4. Yippee!<\/td>(vi) delight<\/td><\/tr>
                              5. Whoa!<\/td>(i) surprise<\/td><\/tr>
                              6. Oops!<\/td>(iii) mistake<\/td><\/tr>
                              7. Hey!<\/td>(iv) attract attention<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                              Q.22: You will listen to five speakers speak about a magical power they wish for. As you listen, match statements 1-7 with speakers (i)-(v). There are two statements you do not need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Statements<\/strong><\/td>Speaker No.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                              1. Power of healing ailments<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
                              2. Ability to end poverty in the world<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
                              3. Power to control the weather as per need<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
                              4. Ability to make wise business decisions<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
                              5. Power to predict one’s own future clearly<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
                              6. Ability to remember information quickly<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
                              7. Power to move around without using vehicles<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                              Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Statments<\/strong><\/td>Speaker No.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                              1. Power of healing ailments<\/td>iv<\/td><\/tr>
                              2. Ability to end poverty in the world<\/td>i<\/td><\/tr>
                              3. Power to control the weather as per need<\/td>v<\/td><\/tr>
                              4. Ability to make wise business decisions<\/td>i<\/td><\/tr>
                              5. Power to predict one’s own future clearly<\/td>i<\/td><\/tr>
                              6. Ability to remember information quickly<\/td>ii<\/td><\/tr>
                              7. Power to move around without using vehicles<\/td>iii<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                              Q.23: Intonation<\/strong> is the rise and fall of the pitch of tone while speaking.
                              The ‘falling’ tone is the fall in the pitch of the voice from a high level to a low level. It is marked [ {tex}\\searrow{\/tex} ]. The falling tone is generally used in imperative sentences. Such sentences are used in speech for different communicative purposes – to express a command or an instruction, to ask for a favour or to give a warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Read the following sentences from the text with the falling tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n