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students remained silent. The teacher asked each and every student but no

one replied . When the teacher asked Nakul, he named Aakash. Though

Aakash had not broken the glass pane, yet he got punishment.

Actually, the glass pane was broken by Vibhor. But when Aakash was

accused of the fault, Vibhor kept silent. He could not immediately gather

courage to accept his fault.

But Vibhor continued to think about the incident even at home. He could

not sleep at night. Next day when he came to school he told the teacher,

“Sir, the glass pane of the window was broken by my ball. I am sorry for my

mistake. I beg your pardon sir.”

The teacher praised the boy's courage. The principal praised Vibhor in the

school assembly.

We should also follow the rules of good manners with neighbours , teachers

and elders. Our language should be polite and respectful. Above all, we

should be sincere enough to accept our mistakes.

replied – to answer, neighbours – people who live near our house, accused – fault, sincere –
genuine in felling.

Essential Skills
Essential Skills
Essential Skills

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A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
1. What should we say when we get something from somebody?

(i) Sorry (ii) Thank you (iii) Please

2. What should we say when we beg someone's pardon?

(i) Please (ii) Sorry (iii) Thank you

3. Who were playing in the school ground?

(i) Farmer (ii) Students (iii) Teachers

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