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

The bicycle was in fine condition but the author’s overconfident friend spoilt it. He first took out the front wheel when the author was away, then the gear case and the chain at last. He was curious to see how the small parts fit together and make the bicycle work smoothly.


After dismantling it any bits, the friend had a hard time putting it back together and failed. He then lost his temper and tried bullying the thing. One moment the bicycle would be standing on the gravel path and he on the top of it, then vice versa. The moment the friend that he had won, the bicycle would fall apart.


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What special treatment did the chain receive?

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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.

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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. ___________

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Use should, must, ought to appropriately in the following sentences :

(i) People who live in glass houses _______ not throw stones.


(ii) You _______ wipe your feet before coming into the house, especially during rains.


(iii) You _______ do what the teacher tells you.


(iv) The pupils were told that they _______ write more neatly.


(v) Sign in front of a park : You _______ not walk on the grass.


(vi) You _______ be ashamed of yourself having made such a remark.


(vii) He left home at 9 o’clock. He _______ be here any minute.


(viii) “Whatever happened to the chocolate cake?” How _______I know? I have just arrived.”