A Bicycle In Good Repair

Question

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Rewrite each of the following sentences using should/ought to/must in place of the italicised words. Make other changes wherever necessary.
(i) You are obliged to do your duty irrespective of consequences.

(ii) You will do well to study at least for an hour every day.

(iii) The doctor says it is necessary for her to sleep eight hours every night.

(iv) It is right that you show respect towards elders and affection towards youngsters.

(v) If you want to stay healthy, exercise regularly.

(vi) It is good for you to take a walk every morning.

(vii) It is strongly advised that you don’t stand on your head.

(viii) As he has a cold, it is better for him to go to bed.

Solution

(i) You are obliged to do your duty irrespective of consequences.

You ought to do your duty irrespective of consequences.

(ii) You will do well to study at least for an hour every day.

You should study at least for an hour everyday.

(iii) The doctor says it is necessary for her to sleep eight hours every night.

The doctor says she must sleep eight hours every night.

(iv) It is right that you show respect towards elders and affection towards youngsters.

You should show respect towards elders and affection towards youngsters.

(v) If you want to stay healthy, exercise regularly.

You must exercise regularly to stay fit.

(vi) It is good for you to take a walk every morning.

You should take a walk every morning

(vii) It is strongly advised that you don’t stand on your head.

You must not stand on your head.

(viii) As he has a cold, it is better for him to go to bed.

As he has a cold, he should go to bed.

Some More Questions From A Bicycle in Good Repair Chapter

The bicycle “goes easily enough in the morning and a little stiffly after lunch.” The remark is
(i) Humorous.
(ii) Inaccurate.
(iii) Sarcastic.
(iv) Enjoyable.
(v) Meaningless.
Mark your choice(s).

The friend shook the bicycle violently. Find two or three sentences in the text which express the author’s disapproval of it.

“…if not, it would make a serious difference to the machine.” What does ‘it’ refer to?

Did the front wheel really wobble? What is your opinion? Give a reason for your answer.

In what condition did the author find the bicycle when he returned from the tool shed?

“Nothing is easier than taking off the gear-case.” Comment on or continue this sentence in the light of what actually happens.

What special treatment did the chain receive?

The friend has two qualities — he knows what he is doing and is absolutely sure it is good. Find the two phrases in the text which mean the same.

Describe ‘the fight’ between the man and the machine. Find the relevant sentences in the text and write them.