A Village Cricket Match: Questions and Answers

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Questions and Answers

What are the names of the two teams in 'A Village Cricket Match'?

The two teams were the Scottish and the English teams.

Who were the fielders mentioned in paragraph 1 of the text?

The fielders mentioned were Mr. Shakespeare Pollock, Mr. Southcott, and Mr. Hodge.

How does the behavior of Livingstone, Pollock, and Southcott indicate that they are tense?

Livingstone was balancing himself on his toes, Pollock hopped about almost on top of the batsman and breathed excitedly, and Southcott was chewing steadily on some piece of grass.

What is the humorous reference to the Major in the first paragraph?

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Why didn’t Sexton and the postman take a run when it was possible?

<p>Sexton was old and cautious in nature, and the postman was a government official who did not take any risks, hence they did not take a run when it was possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Who are the teams playing in the village match?

The two teams playing in the cricket match are the Scottish and the English.

The fielders mentioned in the first paragraph.

Livingstone, Pollock, and Southcott are fielders mentioned in the first paragraph.

How do the fielders show tension?

Livingstone balancing on his toes, Pollock hopping nervously, and Southcott chewing grass indicate their tension.

The humorous reference to the Major

The Major has already drunk a large amount of alcohol. This is a humorous reference because it contrasts with the seriousness of the cricket match.

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Why didn't Sexton and the postman take a run?

Sexton and the postman are cautious and avoid taking risks. Sexton is old and cautious, while the postman is a government official who is expected to be responsible.

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Study Notes

Teams in the Cricket Match

Two teams involved are the "Hawks" and the "Doves."

Fielders in Paragraph 1

Fielders mentioned include Pollock, Livingstone, and Southcott.

Tension Indicators

Livingstone is seen pacing uneasily.
Pollock frequently checks his watch, suggesting impatience.
Southcott's nervous movements and frequent glances at the scoreboard indicate anxiety.

Humorous Reference to the Major

The Major is humorously portrayed as overly serious and pompous, exaggerating his importance in the situation.

Run Decision of Sexton and the Postman

Sexton and the postman refrained from taking a run due to their acute awareness of the potential risk, highlighting their cautious nature in a tense match environment.

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Prepare for your Class 10 English Karnataka State Board exam with this comprehensive set of questions and answers, notes, and summary for the story 'A Village Cricket Match'. Test your understanding of the text with comprehension questions and improve your exam performance.