Now let us look at the uses of the word break. Match the word with its meanings below. Try to find at least three other ways in which to use the word.

A. The storm broke	(i) could not speak; was too sad to speak
B. Daybreak	(ii) this kind of weather ended
C. His voice is beginning to break	(iii) it began or burst into activity
D. Her voice broke and she cried	(iv) The beginning of daylight
E. The heat wave broke	(v) changing as he grows up
F. broke the bad news	(vi) end it by making the workers submit
G. break a strike	(vii) gently told someone the bad news

What is “strange” about Mr Nath’s Sundays?

Why did Nishad and Maya get a holiday?

What does Nishad find out about Mr. Nath from Ramesh? Arrange the information as suggested below.

• What he eats
• When he eats
• What he drinks, and when
• How he pays

Why does Maya think Mr. Nath is a crook? Who does she say the Sunday visitor is?

Does Nishad agree with Maya about Mr. Nath? How does he feel about him?

The word ‘tip’ has only three letters but many meanings. Match the word with its meanings below.

The words helper, companion, partner and accomplice have very similar meanings. But each word is typically used in certain phrases. Can you fill in the blanks below with the most commonly used words? A dictionary may help you.

(i) Business ________________

(ii) My _________________ on the journey

(iii) I’m mother’s little __________________

(iv) A faithful __________________ such as a dog

(v) The thief’s __________________

(vi) Find a good ________________

(vii) tennis/golf/bridge_________________

(viii) His ____________________in his criminal activities

Now let us look at the uses of the word break. Match the word with its meanings below. Try to find at least three other ways in which to use the word.