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NCERT · Class 11 · English

Chapter 2: A Pair of Mustachios

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Language Work

3 questions
Q1Written answer

Nouveau riche and bourgeoise are French words. Collect from newspapers, magazines and other sources some more French words or expressions that are commonly used in English.

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Enclave, entrepreneur, and envelope are some of the French words or expressions that are commonly used in English.

Q2Written answer

Locate expressions in the text which reflect the Indian idiom, for example, the pride of the generations of his ancestors.

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The expressions in the text which reflect the Indian idiom are –

To become a mere worm

Seed of a donkey

Oily lentil-eaters

Q3Written answer

We ‘draw up a deed’. Complete the following phrases with appropriate words

a. ………… one’s word

b. …………. one’s will

c. …………. ends meet

d. ………… a loan

e. …………. a deaf ear to

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a. To give one’s word

b. Carry out one’s will

c. To make ends meet

d. To take out a loan

e. Turn a deaf ear to