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AP Inter 1st Year English Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Inter 1st Year

Reading Comprehension is an essential skill that helps you understand and analyse texts effectively. It involves a careful study of the text, recognizes both literal and implicit meanings.

Steps To Improve Your Comprehending Skills

• When you come across an unknown word, don’t skip that maintain a pocket dictionary and try to know the meanings of the word.
• After reading the entire text, try to get an idea about the passage.
  Like what’s the passage is all about ?
• Now, highlight the important points – like dates, definitions, names or a key in-formation.
• Next, try to find out the implicit meanings of the passage.
  Eg. Miles to go before I sleep.

There are 2 meanings for the above line.
The outer / explicit meaning is before you go to sleep, you decided to walk may miles but the Implicit meaning is.
Sleep should be understood as “death” and miles should be understood as “you goals”.
So, the meaning is before you die, you decided to achieve many goals.
Now, read the questions and try to answer them with apt and very short answers.

How to correct yourself ?

• If you fail to understand any word don’t skip it. Try to know the word.
• Don’t give up your unanswered / wrong answers. Take the help of your teacher and try to incorporate her analyzing skills.
  Now start readings the given passages carefully and answer them concisely.

Read the following passages and see how the questions that follow are answered.

The Tale of Farmer

A farmer’s horse ran away, and his neighbors said, “What bad luck!”
The farmer replied, “Maybe.”
The next day, the horse returned with two wild horses. The neighbors exclaimed, “What good luck!”
The farmer replied, “Maybe.”
Later, the farmer’s son tried to ride one of the wild horses but fell and broke his leg. The neighbors lamented, “What bad luck!”
The farmer replied, “Maybe.”
Soon after, soldiers came to recruit young men for war, but they left the farmer’s son because of his broken leg. The neighbors celebrated, “What good luck!”
The farmer simply said, “Maybe.”
This parable shows that life is unpredictable and that it’s wise to reserve judgment. What seems like bad luck may turn into good fortune, and vice versa.

Question 1.
What does the parable show?
Answer:
The parable shows that life is unpredictable and that it’s wise to reserve judgment.

Question 2.
What is a synonym for the word “fortune”?
Answer:
Luck

Question 3.
What was the consequence of the farmer’s son trying to ride one of the wild horses?
Answer:
He fell and broke his leg.

Question 4.
What part of speech is the word “reserve” in the passage?
Answer:
Verb

Question 5.
Why did the soldiers leave the farmer’s son when they came to recruit young men for war?
Answer:
Because of his broken leg.

Echo Chamber

Do you know how your social media feed often shows things that match your interests or opinions? Did you ever wonder why that happens? You may think it’s just showing you what you like. Correct! Algorithms are designed to show you content that you’re likely to agree with or enjoy, based on what you’ve liked or shared in the past.

This can create an echo chamber, where you mostly see opinions that match yours and don’t get exposed to other points of view. Do you think that could be a problem? It might make you think everyone agrees with you, even if they don’t. It can make it harder to understand other people’s opinions or even realize that there are other perspectives.

It’s important to step outside that echo chamber by seeking out different ideas, even if you disagree with them. It helps you think critically and grow as a person. How do you think we could do that together?

Maybe we could follow some different kinds of accounts or read news from various sources? That’s a great idea. Let’s explore different view points so we can talk about them. It’ll make all of us better at understanding the world!

Question 1.
What is an echo chamber?
Answer:
An echo chamber is where you mostly see opinions that match yours.

Question 2.
Why does social media often show content that matches our interests?
Answer:
Algorithms are designed to show you content that you’re likely to agree with or enjoy, based on what you’ve liked or shared in the past.

Question 3.
State True or False: Understanding different viewpoints helps us understand the world better.
Answer:
True.

Question 4.
What effect can echo chambers have on our thinking?
a) Narrow-minded
b) Broad-minded
c) Open to new ideas
Answer:
a) Narrow-minded

Question 5.
Identify the part of speech of the word “various” in the phrase “various sources.”
Answer:
Adjective

Hero-worshipping

Hero-worshipping is part of societies. Those heroes might be film stars, political leaders, sports stars or other persons. Hero-worshippers display passionate admiration and imitation of their ‘heroes’. Hero- worshipping is a human quality that shows that a person is overawed by the personality cult. A hero becomes a demigod for him. His hero’s positive attributes become his guiding and inspiring principles and he becomes blind to the hero’s negative traits and weaknesses.

The instinct of hero worship springs from an internal inferiority complex. The result is that they are distanced from reality and live in a dream world of their own. It thus becomes the biggest stumbling block in the progress of persons indulging in it. This plain passion often lands us in a cloud of illusion.

However, with rational thinking and perseverance we can produce more heroes rather than more hero-worshippers.

Questions :
1. What do hero-worshippers typically display towards their heroes?
2. State True or False : A hero-worshipper becomes blind to the hero’s negative traits and weaknesses.
3. According to the passage, from where does the instinct of hero worship spring ?
4. What is the ultimate result of indulging in hero-worshipping ?
5. What two qualities do we need to cultivate in order to produce more heroes rather than more hero-worshippers?
Answers :
1. Hero-worshippers typically display passionate admiration and imitation towards their heroes.
2. True. According to the passage, a hero-worshipper becomes blind to the hero’s negative traits and weaknesses,
3. According to the passage, the instinct of hero worship springs from an internal inferiority complex.
4. The ultimate result of indulging in hero-worshipping, as per the passage, is that individuals are distanced from reality and live in a dream world of their own.
5. According to the passage, we need to cultivate rational thinking and perseverance in order to produce more heroes rather than more hero-worshippers.

Disability and Pity

As someone with a disability, I’d like people to know there’s a line between kindness and pity. It’s a realization I’ve come to after a lifetime of struggling with my disability. There are a few of the barriers I face every single day. I will continue to face them for the rest of my life. This is my reality. But it’s not these barriers that get under my skin. I’m a smart, educated, ambitious person, yet many people can’t see past my disability.

Don’t get me wrong: I’ve never been bullied. It’s actually the opposite – I’m repeatedly pitied. At least once a day, I can see pity in the eyes or voice of someone I interact with. The same can’t be said for a woman who insisted on praying over my head to God. She prayed that God should take away my disability and fix me.

That situation was embarrassing and uncalled for. I didn’t ask for her pity, nor did I ask for her prayers to “fix” me. I don’t pity myself and neither should you. We all love to be shown kindness, but unless someone asks for pity, don’t give it. Pity makes us feel less than others or not enough.

Questions :
1. How does pitying make someone feel?
2. What can people see if they look past the writer’s disability?
3. State True or False : Disabled people are often bullied, and it is problematic for them.
4. According to the passage, what is more meaningful than pity ?
5. As per the passage, what do disabled people want ?
a) Pity
b) Dignity and respect
c) Charity
Answers :
1. Pitying someone makes them feel less than others or not enough, as it undermines their dignity.
2. If people look past the writer’s disability, they can see that the writer is smart, educated, and ambitious.
3. False. According to the passage, the writer has never been bullied; instead, they are repeatedly pitied.
4. According to the passage, kindness is more meaningful than pity.
5. b) Dignity and respect.

Change Starts from Home

Why do we expect girls to come home early? Because we let boys roam around till late in the evening. Why do we expect girls to learn cooking? Because we never bother to teach our boys how to cook. Why do we expect our girls to be humble and gentle? Because we tell boys to be strong and bold.

Discrimination starts at home. It begins in the way we raise our children, in the expectations we set, and the roles we assign. A million homes make up a city, and a thousand cities make up a nation. But as we move from home to society, the discrimination multiplies, spreading far and wide.

It wears many faces-catcalling, eve-teasing, harassment, stalking, abuse, domestic violence, and worse. The unfortunate reality is that these forms of discrimination are not just limited to one part of society; they touch lives everywhere, often in ways we don’t even notice.

The journey of change has to start with us. If we want to create a world where girls aren’t held back by outdated expectations, we need to start questioning and reshaping the norms in our own homes. It’s not just about raising girls right-it’s about raising boys to respect, appreciate, and support them as equals. Only then can we hope for a society that truly stands for fairness, respect, and equality.

Questions:
1. What role can we play to reduce discrimination, according to the passage ?
2. State True or False : Raising our girls in the right way is enough to change society.
3. Where does discrimination often begin, as suggested in the passage ?
4. How does the passage suggest that discrimination spreads from one place to another?
5. What are some examples of discrimination mentioned in the passage ?
Answers :
1. According to the passage, we can reduce discrimination by questioning and reshaping the norms in our own homes. This includes raising boys to respect, appreciate, and support girls as equals.
2. False. Raising our girls in the right way is not enough to change society. We also need to raise boys to respect and support girls as equals.
3. Discrimination often begins at home, in the way children are raised, the expectations set; and the roles assigned to them.
4. The passage suggests that discrimination spreads from one place to another as we move from home to society, where it multiplies and becomes more widespread.
5. Some examples of discrimination mentioned in the passage include catcalling, eve-teasing, harassment, stalking, abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of discrimination.

Exercise

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow.

1. Social Media

Instagram is the worst social media network for mental health and wellbeing, according to a recent survey. It was associated with high levels of anxiety, depression, bullying, sleep quality and body image and FOMO, or the “fear of missing out.”

There were certainly some benefits associated with social networking for example, self-expression, community building and emotional support. However, young people who spend more than two hours a day on social networking sites are more likely to report psychological distress. “Seeing friends constantly on holiday or enjoying nights out can make young people feel like they are missing out while others enjoy life,” the Status Of Mind report states. “These feelings can promote a ‘compare and despair’ attitude.”

Social media posts can also set unrealistic expectations and create feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. This may explain why Instagram, where personal photos take centre stage, received the worst scores for body image and anxiety. As one survey respondent wrote, “Instagram easily makes girls and women feel as if their bodies aren’t good enough as people add filters and edit their pictures in order for them to look ‘perfect.”

The more social networks a young adult uses, the more likely he or she is to report depression and anxiety.
Tips to reduce social media consumption
1. Set time limits
2. Turn off notifications
3. Replace social media with hobbies like reading, playing, exercising

Questions :
1. According to the passage, what is the likely outcome for a young adult who uses multiple social networks ?
2. List two tips to reduce social media consumption mentioned in the passage.
3. According to a recent survey, which social media network is worst for mental health and wellbeing?
4. What does the term FOMO stand for ?
5. State True or False : Young people who spend more than two hours a day on social networking sites are less likely to report psychological distress.
Answers :
1. According to the passage, a young adult who uses multiple social networks is more likely to report depression and anxiety.
2. Two tips to reduce social media consumption mentioned in the passage are :
a) Set time limits
b) Turn off notifications
3. According to a recent survey, Instagram is the worst social media network for mental health and well-being.
4. The term FOMO stands for “fear of missing out.”
5. False. Young people who spend more than two hours a day on social networking sites are more likely to report psychological distress.

2. Atomic Habits

A habit is an act that you perform automatically by instinct. Like when you walk into a dark room, you instinctively turn on a light switch, right? Habits are actions you don’t even have to think about, which is why you might not realize how a small daily action can have a powerful effect on your life.

We don’t typically notice tiny changes because the impact is not seen immediately. The impact may not be seen for months, or even years, but the results can be enormous. For instance, eating a plate of panipuri certainly won’t make you unhealthy; however, if you eat a plate of panipuri every week, then you’ll likely see a change in weight over the course of a year. Similarly, going to gym one day won’t immediately make you in shape. Instead, its small habits over time that compound into major results.

While many people believe that making big changes is the key to success, it’s the small things we do each day that have the biggest impact on our lives. Our small daily habits will affect the person we become in the future, so it’s critical that we adopt healthy habits to ensure we live long, successful lives. Luckily, there are many tips and tricks to help you implement new habits today. When you can make your habits an attractive, easy, and satisfying experience, you’ll be more likely to keep up with them.

Questions :
1. What makes it more likely for someone to keep up with new habits ?
2. According to many people, what is believed to be the key to success?
3. To live long and successful lives, what do we need to adopt ?
4. Why don’t we typically notice the impact of tiny changes ?
5. State TRUE or FALSE : Eating a plate of panipuri certainly won’t make you unhealthy; however, if you eat a plate of panipuri every week, then you’ll likely see a change in weight over the course of a year.
Answers :
1. When habits are made attractive, easy, and satisfying, it becomes more likely for someone to keep up with them.
2. Many people believe that making big changes is the key to success.
3. We need to adopt healthy habits.
4. Because the impact is not seen immediately; it may take months or even years for the results to show.
5. TRUE

3. Cyber Safety

More than 175,000 children go online for the first time every day – a new child every half second – UNICEF said today. Digital access exposes these children to a wealth of benefits and opportunities, but also to a host of risks and harms, including access to harmful content, sexual exploitation and abuse, cyber bullying, and misuse of their private information.
UNICEF says, the children should keep things like your full name, age, address, phone number, college name, and even small details about your family private.

It’s exciting to meet new people online, but always remember; if you haven’t met them in real life, don’t share personal details, photos, or your location with them. And if anyone ever makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parent/teacher right away. If you see a link; pop-up, or message from someone you don’t know, don’t click on it.

Sometimes, these things can take you to places that can harm your device or steal your information. Its fun to share photos, but remember: once you post something online, it’s hard to take it back. Only share things you’d be comfortable with everyone (including strangers) seeing.

Questions :
1. Whom can you tell if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable ?
2. What is the name of the organization that cautions children to be safe online ?
3. What might happen if you click on a link or message from someone you don’t know?
4. According to UNICEF, how many children go online every day ?
5. State True or False : Once you post something online, it’s easy to take it back.
Answers :
1. You should tell your parent or teacher right away.
2. The organization is UNICEF.
3. It can harm your device or steal your information.
4. More than 175,000 children go online every day.
5. False. Once you post something online, it’s hard to take it back.

4. Social Democracy

We must not to be content with mere political democracy. We must make our political democracy a social democracy as well. Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy. What does social democracy mean? It means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life.

These principles of liberty, equality and fraternity are not to be treated as separate items in a trinity. They form a union of trinity in the sense that to divorce one from the other is to defeat the very purpose of democracy. Without equality, liberty would produce the supremacy of the few over the many. Equality without liberty would kill individual initiative. Without fraternity equality and liberty will be no deeper than coats of paint.”

Questions :
1. How can political democracy last, according to the passage?
2. State True or False : The principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity are to be treated as separate items in a trinity.
3. What does social democracy mean?
4. Without fraternity, what would be the outcome of liberty and equality?
5. What would happen if equality existed without liberty?
Answers :
1. Political democracy can last only if it is based on social democracy.
2. False. They should not be treated as separate items; they form a union of trinity.
3. Social democracy means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality, and fraternity as the principles of life.
4. Without fraternity, equality and liberty will be no deeper than coats of paint (i.e., superficial and ineffective).
5. Equality without liberty would kill individual initiative.

5. Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse

Peer pressure is a risk factor for drug use, including alcohol use or smoking, among both children and adults. A teen is vulnerable to peer pressure when he feels that peer acceptance is important to them, or if he is sensitive to rejection. Teens may willingly choose to use drugs/alcohol to fit in and avoid rejection or look ‘cool’.

How to resist peer pressure: When feeling pushed to participate in something you don’t want, employ these tips to avoid the activity or leave the situation altogether. Such as making eye contact, and refusing to participate in a polite but firm voice. This should be enough to cause a real friend to back off. Or say you can’t participate because of responsibilities you need to attend to later or the next day. If all fail leave the situation if their pressure continues.

If this group of friends continues to force you to engage in the behaviour you aren’t interested in, then they may not be the friends you want to spend time with. These types of social situations can be draining at best and dangerous at worst, leading to unwanted drinking or drug use.

Questions :
1. State True or False : If someone is forcing you to try drugs/alcohol, they are not your friends.
2. What should one do if peer pressure continues even after saying no?
3. Why may teens willingly choose to use drugs/alcohol?
4. Write one tip to avoid peer pressure.
5. If you say no to drug use, who will back off?
Answers :
1. True
2. One should leave the situation altogether if the pressure continues.
3. Teens may willingly choose to use drugs/alcohol to fit in, avoid rejection, or look ‘cool’.
4. Make eye contact and refuse to participate in a polite but firm voice.
5. A real friend will back off.

6. Physical Activity

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It’s also associated with chronic illness and disability.
Recent research estimates that the world could see close to half a billion new cases of major chronic diseases by 2030 if people don’t get more active.

Regular physical activity helps to prevent and manage many chronic diseases. Popular ways to be physically active include walking, running, cycling, and playing sports.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children and adolescents (5-17 years old) get an average of at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intense physical activity.

This should incorporate vigorous aerobic activities, as well as those that strengthen muscle and bone, at least three days a week. It’s also recommended that children spend no more than two hours a day on recreational screen time. Physical activity can also boost mental health and academic performance.

Questions :
1. What does the World Health Organization recommend for children and adolescents?
2. What is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide?
3. How many hours a day should children spend on recreational screen time?
4. What does recent research suggest if people don’t get more active?
5. According to the paragraph, what is physical inactivity associated with ?
Answer:
1. The WHO recommends that children and adolescents (5-17 years old) get an average of at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, including vigorous aerobic activities and muscle- and bone-strengthening exercises at least three days a week.
2. Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide.
3. Children should spend no more than two hours a day on recreational screen time.
4. Recent research suggests the world could see close to half a billion new cases of major chronic diseases by 2030 if people don’t become more active.
5. Physical inactivity is associated with chronic illness and disability.

7. Unity in Diversity

Indian National Army (INA) was founded by Subhas Chandra Bose. It was an organization formed with the aim of securing India’s independence, with the spirit of unity across diverse backgrounds. This chapter in Indian history highlights the power of unity in diversity as a defence against divisive external pressures; however the British captured INA and conducted trials for the officers.

The British prosecuted three INA officers: Shah Nawaz Khan, a Muslim; Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, a Sikh; and Prem Sahgal, a Hindu; reflecting the natural diversity of the INA itself, which embraced people from all regions and faiths. This diversity, rather than dividing public opinion, became a powerful symbol of unity.

Indians across religious and regional lines rallied in solidarity with the officers, viewing their struggle as a representation of the nation’s dream for freedom and dignity. The trials sparked mass protests and reignited the collective drive toward a shared national identity, highlighting the strength of unity in the face of external challenges, reinforcing unity as an instrument for change.

Questions :
1. Who were the three INA officers prosecuted by the British ?
2. What was the aim of the Indian National Army ?
3. Who founded the Indian National Army ?
4. State True or False: The INA officers were from only one religious community.
5. According to the paragraph, what is the best defence against divisive external pressures?
Answers :
1. The three INA officers prosecuted by the British were Shah Nawaz Khan (a Muslim), Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon (a Sikh), and Prem Sahgal (a Hindu).
2. The aim of the Indian National Army (INA) was to secure India’s independence.
3. The Indian National Army (INA) was founded by Subhas Chandra Bose.
4. False. According to the paragraph, the INA officers were from diverse religious backgrounds, including Muslim, Sikh, and Hindu.
5. According to the paragraph, the best defence against divisive external pressures is unity in diversity.

8. The Stonecutter’s Wish

Once, there was a humble stonecutter who spent his days carving stones from a mountain. One day, he envied a wealthy merchant and wished to be rich. Instantly, he became a merchant, surrounded by wealth.

Soon, he noticed a king commanding respect and power. He wished to be a king. His wish was granted, and he felt powerful until the sun’s heat made him uncomfortable. “The sun is stronger than a king,” he thought, and he became the sun. As the sun, he noticed a thick cloud blocking his rays. “The cloud is mightier than the sun,” he decided and became a cloud. But then the wind blew him apart, so he wished to be the wind.

The wind rushed mightily across the land until it came upon an immovable mountain. “The mountain is stronger than I am!” he realized, and he became a mighty, unyielding stone.

One day, a stonecutter began chipping away at him. Only then did he understand: he had always been the most powerful thing, just as he was.
This parable teaches us to appreciate ourselves and recognize our unique value without envy.

Questions :
1. Why did the stonecutter wish to be the wind ?
2. What is the moral of the parable?
3. State True or False: We have always been the most powerful thing, just as we are.
4. Why did the stonecutter want to be a king ?
5. What was the stonecutter’s first wish ?
Answers :
1. The stonecutter wished to be the wind because he saw the wind blowing apart the cloud, which was stronger than the sun.
2. The moral of the parable is to appreciate ourselves and recognize our unique value without envy.
3. True. The parable teaches that we have always been the most powerful thing, just as we are.
4. The stonecutter wanted to be a king because he noticed the king commanding respect and power.
5. The stonecutter’s first wish was to be rich, like the wealthy merchant he envied.

9. Khejri Massacre

In 1730, the desert of Rajasthan turned red when Amrita Devi, a Bishnoi woman, bravely stood in front of the king’s soldiers to protect the sacred Khejri trees. She hugged a tree and said, “If savingthis tree costs my life, it is worth it.” With those words, her head fell to the ground.

But her sacrifice didn’t stop there. Ten, twenty, thirty-more people stepped forward, and their heads fell too. Yet the Bishnoi villagers didn’t stop. Fifty, ninety, one hundred-they kept coming, standing strong. Men, women, children, and elders all hugged the trees, refusing to give up. One hundred and fifty, two hundred, two hundred and fifty-five-still, the soldiers kept swinging their swords.

Three hundred, three hundred and fifty-yet the Bishnois didn’t back down. Their courage was stronger than their fear. When the king heard what was happening, he rushed to the scene. Seeing the villagers’ bravery, he was moved. The king stopped the destruction and promised to protect the Khejri trees forever. Their sacrifice inspired the modern’ Chipko movement.

Questions :
1. Which modern movement in India was inspired by the sacrifice of the Bishnois?
2. Who promised to protect the Khejri trees after witnessing the Bishnois’ sacrifice?
3. How many Bishnois sacrificed their lives to protect the trees?
4. Who was the Bishnoi woman who stood against the king’s soldiers to save the trees?
5. What did Amrita Devi say before sacrificing her life?
Answers :
1. The modern movement in India inspired by the sacrifice of the Bishnois is the Chipko movement.
2. The king promised to protect the Khejri trees after witnessing the Bishnois’ sacrifice.
3. Over three hundred Bishnois sacrificed their lives to protect the trees.
4. The Bishnoi woman who stood against the king’s soldiers to save the trees was Amrita Devi.
5. Before sacrificing her life, Amrita Devi said, “If saving this tree costs my life, it is worth it.” Bottom of Form

10. Mountain Man

In the hot hills of Bihar, Dashrath Manjhi faced a terrible loss when his wife fell on a mountain path and couldn’t get to the hospital in time. Her death filled him with a strong determination. He stood before the huge mountain that blocked his village from the nearest town and decided to break it with just a hammer and chisel.

With every strike of his tools, pieces of rock fell. Neighbours laughed and called him crazy, but Dashrath kept going. “This mountain took my wife,” he said, “I won’t let it take anyone else.” Day after day, year after year, he worked tirelessly. His hands bled, the seasons changed, years rolled on and 22 years passed. Slowly, a path appeared where the mountain once stood. The villagers, who once mocked him, began to admire his incredible effort.

In the end, Dashrath Manjhi succeeded. He carved a 110 -metre-long road through the mountain, turning a 55 -kilometre journey into just 15 kilometres. Known as the “Mountain Man,” he showed the world that even the toughest challenges can be overcome with determination. His story inspires people everywhere to believe in themselves and their dreams. Next time when you feel tired or have a mountain to move just remember the Mountain Man.

Questions :
1. What did people call Dashrath Manjhi when he started breaking the mountain?
2. What tools did Dashrath Manjhi use to break the mountain?
3. How many years did Dashrath Manjhi work hard to carve a path through the mountain?
4. What title did Dashrath Manjhi earn for his achievement?
5. State True or False : Even the toughest challenges can be overcome with determination.
Answers :
1. People called Dashrath Manjhi crazy when he started breaking the mountain.
2. Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel to break the mountain.
3. Dashrath Manjhi worked hard for 22 years to carve a path through the mountain.
4. Dashrath Manjhi earned the title “Mountain Man” for his achievement.
5. True. Even the toughest challenges can be overcome with determination.

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The Malady of Overthinking Summary in Telugu & English

The Malady of Overthinking by Jerome K. Jerome Summary

The Malady of Overthinking Summary in English

“The Malady of Overthinking” is a humorous essay by Jerome K. Jerome, extracted from his famous novel Three Men in a Boat. The essay humorously postrays the narrator’s hypochondriac tendencies, fueled by overthinking and self-diagnosis.

One day, he visits the British Museum to read about a minor ailment (hay fever), but ends up reading about various diseases. As he continues reading, he becomes convinced that he has every illness listed in the book all except “housemaid’s knee”, which oddly makes him feel left out.

He imagines himself as a walking encyclopedia of diseases and even visits a doctor. The doctor, after a brief (and funny) check-up, prescribes simple remedies: eat fruit salad, drink water, take long walks, sleep early, and avoid worrying about things he doesn’t understand.

This essay humorously shows how overthinking and self-diagnosis can lead to unnecessary stress, and how simple lifestyle choices and positive thinking are often more effective than imagined complications.

The Malady of Overthinking Summary in Telugu

“ది మాలడీ ఆఫ్ ఓవర్ థింకింగ్” అనేది జెరోమ్ కె. జెరోమ్ రాసిన హాస్యభరితమైన వ్యాసం. ఇది ఆయన ప్రసిద్ధ రచన ” ఏ బోట్ ” నుండి తీసుకోబడింది. ఒకరోజు, స్వల్పమైన ఆరోగ్య సమస్య (హే ఫీవర్) గురించి తెలుసుకోవడానికి బ్రిటీష్ మ్యూజియంకు వెళతాడు. కానీ అక్కడ ఆరోగ్య సంబంధిత పుస్తకం చదువుతూ అన్ని వ్యాధుల లక్షణాలు చదివి, తాను ఆ వ్యాధులన్నింటినీ కలిగి ఉన్నానని భావిస్తాడు. అతనికి “హౌస్ మెయిడ్నీ” తప్ప మరిన్ని వ్యాధులున్నాయనే భ్రమ ఏర్పడుతుంది.

తరువాత డాక్టరును కలుస్తాడు. డాక్టర్ అతన్ని పరిశీలించి, ఆరోగ్యంగా ఉండటానికి తేలికపాటి సూచనలు ఇస్తాడు – పండ్లు తినాలి, ఎక్కువ నీరు తాగాలి, ఉదయాన్నే నడకకు వెళ్లాలి, రాత్రి తొందరగా నిద్రపోవాలి, మరియు అర్థం కాని విషయాలపై ఎక్కువగా ఆలోచించకూడదు.
ఈ వ్యాసం హాస్యంగా ఉన్నప్పటికీ, అది మనకు అతివ్యర్థ ఆలోచనలు (overthinking) ఎలా మన ఆరోగ్యాన్ని ప్రభావితం చేస్తాయో తెలుపుతుంది. సాధారణమైన జీవనశైలి మార్పులు మరియు ప్రశాంతమైన మనోభావం వల్ల ఆరోగ్యం మెరుగవుతుందని రచయిత సూచిస్తాడు.

Important Words

• Overthinking – అత్యధికంగా ఆలోచించడం
• Self-diagnosis మన ఆరోగ్య పరిస్థితిని మనమే నిర్ణయించుకోవడం
• Hay fever – అలెర్జీ వల్ల వచ్చే తుమ్ములు, ముక్కు ఆరుగుదల
• Housemaid’s knee – మోకాలి నొప్పి (చిన్న వ్యాధి – కథలో హాస్యంగా వాడారు)
• Prescribes సూచించు / నియమించు
• Remedy – చికిత్స లేదా పరిష్కారం
• Humour – హాస్యం
• Imagination – ఊహాశక్తి
• Stress – మానసిక ఒత్తిడి
• Lifestyle – జీవనశైలి
• Worry – చింత
• Simple living సాధారణమైన జీవితం
• convinced – ఒప్పించాడు / ఒప్పుకున్నాడు.

Glossary:

1. Acquisition (noun): The act of gaining or obtaining something
Usage: The acquisition of new skills is essential.
Telugu: సంపాదన, పొందడం

2. Ailment (noun): A minor illness or sickness
Usage: She stayed home due to a minor ailment.
Telugu: స్వల్ప వ్యాధి

3. Commence (verb): To begin or start
Usage: The ceremony will commence at noon.
Telugu : ప్రారంభించు

4. Devastating (adjective): Extremely destructive or damaging
Usage: The devastating storm left many people homeless.
Telugu : విధ్వంసకరమైన

5. Grasping (adjective): Greedy or wanting more than one needs
Usage: He was known for his grasping nature.
Telugu : దురాశగా ఉండే

6. Hamper (verb): To hinder or obstruct
Usage: The heavy rain hampered their journey.
Telugu : ఆటంకం కలిగించు, అడ్డుకోవడం

7. Idly (adverb): Without any particular purpose or activity
Usage: He sat idly by the window, lost in thought.
Telugu : నిరుద్దేశంగా

8. Indolently (adverb): In a lazy or inactive manner
Usage: He lounged indolently on the sofa all afternoon.
Telugu : సోమరితనంగా, నీరసంగా

9. Induce (verb): Caused or brought about
Usage: The medicine induced drowsiness.
Telugu: ప్రేరేపించు, కలిగించు

10. Invidious (adjective): Likely to arouse resentment or anger in others
Usage: His invidious comments caused tension in the team.
Telugu : అసహనం కలిగించే, అసూయ కలిగించే

11. Listlessness (noun): Lack of energy or enthusiasm
Usage: He felt a sense of listlessness during the hot afternoon.
Telugu : ఉత్సాహం లేకపోవడం, అలసట

12. Oblige (verb): To do as someone asks or to be required to do something
Usage: He felt obliged to help her.
Telugu : సహాయం చేయాల్సిన బాధ్యతగా భావించటం

13. Plod (verb): To walk heavily or laboriously
Usage: He plodded through the mud, exhausted.
Telugu: అలసటగా నడవడం

14. Plunge (verb): To dive or fall into something suddenly
Usage: He plunged into the cold water.
Telugu : లోతుగా దూకడం, ఒక్కసారిగా లోపలికి వెళ్ళడం

15. Ponder (verb): To think about carefully
Usage: He pondered over the decision for days.
Telugu : ఆలోచించు, లోతుగా పరిశీలించు

16. Reflect (verb): To think deeply
Usage: The light reflected off the glass.
Telugu : ఆలోచించు, ప్రతిబింబించు

17. Scourge (noun): A cause of great pain or suffering
Usage: The disease became a scourge for the entire region.
Telugu : బాధనిచ్చే శాపం, మహమ్మారి

18. Sift (verb): To examine or separate carefully
Usage: She sifted through the files to find the information.
Telugu : జల్లెడ పట్టడం, శోధించడం

19. Zymosis (noun): The process of fermentation or the development of an infectious disease
Usage: The rapid zymosis of grapes led to a strong, pungent aroma in the winery.
Telugu: చీమ్మబడి మారే ప్రక్రియ లేదా సంక్రమణ వ్యాధి అభివృద్ధి

Andhra Pradesh BIEAP AP Inter 1st Year English Study Material and The Blind Dog Questions and Answers.

Inter 1st Year English The Blind Dog Questions and Answers

Theme Shopping for Students

Question 1.
Who is R. K. Narayan? Where was he born? What are some of his important works other than “The Blind Dog”?
Answer:
R. K. Narayan was a legendary Indian author who was born in Chennai (formerly Madras) in 1906. He is widely known for his simple and realistic story telling, often set in the fictional town of Malgudi. His works reflect the life, traditions, and problems of ordinary Indian people. Apart from “The Blind Dog”, some of his most famous works include:

• Swami and Friends
• Malgudi Days
• The Guide
• The Vendor of Sweets
• The English Teacher
• The Bachelor of Arts

He received many awards, including the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Question 2.
Can you summarise the key events of the story and the central characters, especially the relationship between the blind beggar and his loyal dog?
Answer:
The story is about a blind beggar and a stray dog. The dog first approaches the blind man for food and then becomes his companion. Over time, the dog helps the blind man by guarding him and encouraging people to give him money. After the death of the old woman who helped the blind man, the dog takes her place and becomes the beggar’s guide.

But their relationship changes – the blind man ties the dog with a cord and forces it to work all day, offering no rest or kindness. Even though the dog suffers, it remains loyal. One day someone cuts the cord, and the dog runs free, but eventually, it returns to the beggar. The man then ties the dog with a steel chain, showing control rather than care. Their bond starts with affection but ends in exploitation and emotional control.

Question 3.
Have you understood how acts of kindness and compassion influence the characters’ lives and relationships in the story?
Answer:
Yes. The story begins with an act of kindness and compassion the blind man shares food with the dog. This small gesture creates a bond between them. The dog begins to protect and help the blind man, showing how compassion builds strong relationships.

Later, when the dog is suffering, a kind perfumer cuts the cord and frees it. This is another example of compassion. But the blind man lacks empathy. He only sees the dog as a tool to earn money. His selfishness ruins the relationship.Thus, kindness builds trust, while lack of compassion leads to pain and suffering.

Question 4.
Can you examine the dog’s loyalty and its desire for freedom, discussing the balance between companionship and independence?
Answer:
The dog shows extreme loyalty. It stays with the blind man even after being mistreated, tied, and forced to work without rest. When freed, the dog enjoys its freedom for a short time, but it returns to the beggar, driven by hunger and habit.

This shows how loyalty can become a trap when someone depends too much on another and forgets their own needs. The dog loses its independence in the name of companionship. A healthy bond should allow both freedom and care; not just obedience or control.

Question 5.
Can you relate this story with the relationships you have with your peers and friends, and understand what is a healthy relationship is, and what is not?
Answer:
Yes. The story teaches us to recognize the difference between love and control. A good relationship should be based on mutual respect, freedom, and kindness like the early bond between the dog and the blind man.

But when one person controls, mistreats, or uses the other for their own benefit like the blind man later does, the relationship becomes toxic. This story reminds us to value healthy friendships and avoid relationships where loyalty is abused and freedom is lost.

The Blind Dog Questions and Answers

Question 1.
How does the relationship between the blind beggar and the dog evolve throughout the story, and what does this transformation reveal about themes of loyalty, exploitation, and freedom?
Answer:
R.K. Narayan’s short story “The Blind Dog” is a powerful tale that explores love, loyalty, dependency, cruelty, and emotional blindness in human relationships. It revolves around the emotional journey of a stray dog and a blind beggar.

The story “The Blind Dog” by R.K. Narayan explores the emotional journey of a stray dog and a blind beggar, highlighting themes of loyalty, exploitation, and freedom.

Initially, the relationship between the dog and the blind man is pure and friendly. The dog, drawn by the smell of food, approaches the blind man, who kindly shares his meal. This small act of kindness forms a bond between them. The dog begins to accompany the beggar every day, helping him by alerting people, chasing away troublemakers, and attracting sympathy and donations.

After the death of the old woman who used to help the blind man, the dog becomes more than just a companion – it becomes his guide. The blind man ties a cord to the dog and starts moving around for alms. However, as time passes, the relationship changes from companionship to control. The dog is forced to walk long hours, denied rest, and is even beaten when tired.

The dog becomes a victim of exploitation. Though it longs for freedom, its loyalty keeps it tied to the beggar. When a kind man frees the dog, it enjoys its freedom briefly, but returns out of hunger and habit. The blind man, seeing the dog’s return, chains it with a steel chain, symbolizing complete control.

This transformation from trust to control reveals how loyalty can be taken for granted.It also shows how those dependent on others may lose their freedom, and how some emotional bonds, though strong, can become toxic when built on selfishness and need instead of mutual respect.

Summary can also be written as the answer for this question.

“ది బ్లైండ్ డాగ్” కథను ఆర్.కే. నారాయణ్ రచించారు. ఇది ఒక వీధికుక్క మరియు ఒక అంధ భిక్షాటన చేసే వృద్ధుడి మధ్య ఉన్న భావోద్వేగ ప్రయాణాన్ని వివరించే కథ. ఈ కథ ప్రధానంగా విశ్వాసం, దుర్వినియోగం మరియు స్వేచ్ఛ వంటి అంశాలపై దృష్టి సారిస్తుంది. ప్రారంభంలో, ఆ కుక్క మరియు అంధుడి మధ్య ఉన్న బంధం స్వచ్ఛమైనది, స్నేహపూర్వకమైనది.

ఆ కుక్క తినుబండారాల వాసనతో అంధుడి దగ్గరకు వస్తుంది. అంధుడు దానితో దయతో తన ఆహారాన్ని పంచుకుంటాడు. ఈ చిన్న నిమిషపు దయా చర్య, వారిద్దరి మధ్య ఒక బంధాన్ని ఏర్పరుస్తుంది. కుక్క ప్రతిరోజూ భిక్షాటన చేసే వృద్ధుడికి తోడుగా ఉంటుంది. ప్రజలను ఆహ్వానించడంలో, డబ్బు వేయని వారిని వెంటాడడంలో, మరియు దుష్టుల నుంచి రక్షించడంలో సహాయపడుతుంది.

అంధుడికి సహాయపడుతున్న వృద్ధ మహిళ చనిపోయిన తర్వాత, ఆ కుక్క ఒక స్నేహితుడి కంటే ఎక్కువగా మారుతుంది — అది అతని మార్గదర్శిగా మారుతుంది. అంధుడు ఒక తాడుతో కుక్కను కట్టి, దాని సహాయంతో నగరం చుట్టేస్తూ భిక్ష అడుగుతాడు. కానీ, కాలక్రమంలో ఈ బంధం స్నేహం నుండి నియంత్రణకి మారుతుంది. కుక్క నిద్ర లేకుండా గంటల తరబడి నడవాల్సి వస్తుంది. అలసినప్పుడు దానిపై దాడి చేయడం మొదలవుతుంది. కుక్క దుర్వినియోగానికి బలి అవుతుంది.

దాని హృదయం స్వేచ్ఛ కోసం అరచుకుంటున్నా, దాని విశ్వాసం దానిని అంధుడి వద్దే ఉండేట్టు చేస్తుంది. ఒక దయగల వ్యక్తి దానిని విడిపించిన తర్వాత, కుక్క కొద్ది రోజులు స్వేచ్ఛను ఆస్వాదిస్తుంది. కానీ ఆకలితో, అలవాటుతో తిరిగి వస్తుంది. అంధుడు దానిని చూసిన వెంటనే ఇనుప గొలుసుతో కట్టి మరింత నియంత్రణను చూపిస్తాడు.

ఈ కథలో స్నేహం ఎలా నియంత్రణగా మారుతుందో అది చూపుతుంది. విశ్వాసాన్ని ఎలా తక్కువగా తీసుకుంటారో, మరియు ఇతరులపై ఆధారపడిన వారు తమ స్వేచ్ఛను ఎలా కోల్పోతారో ఇది తెలియజేస్తుంది. కొన్ని భావోద్వేగ బంధాలు, ఎప్పటికీ గాఢంగా కనిపించినా, అవి స్వార్థంతో కూడినవి ఐతే విషపూరితంగా మారవచ్చు అని ఈ కథ స్పష్టంగా వెల్లడిస్తుంది.

Meanining:

• Accompany – తోడుగా వెళ్లడం
• Troublemakers – సమస్యలు సృష్టించే వ్యక్తులు
• Companionship – స్నేహబంధం
• Symbolizing – ప్రతీకగా చూపడం

Question 2.
In which way is the dog’s situation an example of an abusive relationship? How does the title “The Blind Dog” symbolize the emotional blindness in their relationship?
Answer:
R.K. Narayan’s short story “The Blind Dog” is a powerful tale that explores love, loyalty, dependency, cruelty, and emotional blindness in human relationships. It revolves around the emotional journey of a stray dog and a blind beggar.

The dog’s situation in “The Blind Dog” clearly reflects an abusive relationship where emotional dependence is exploited. What begins as a caring bond between the blind beggar and the dog turns into a one-sided, controlling, and harmful relationship.

At first, the dog chooses to stay with the blind man out of affection and loyalty. It helps the man survive by becoming his companion and protector. However, after the old woman’s death, the blind man ties the dog and starts using it as a guide, forcing it to walk all day. The dog loses its freedom and is even beaten when it slows down or gets tired. This treatment shows a clear lack of empathy or care, replacing friendship with dominance and cruelty.

The dog endures the abuse silently, staying by the blind man’s side due to its loyal nature and lack of options. Even when it is freed, the dog returns to the man, not because it wants to, but because it is emotionally trapped and unable to survive alone. When the blind man ties it again with a steel chain, it symbolizes complete loss of independence and the deep trap of an unhealthy bond.

The title “The Blind Dog” has a double meaning. On the surface, it refers to the dog that guides a blind man. But on a deeper level, it represents the emotional blindness in their relationship. The blind man is blind not just in sight, but also in morality. He cannot see the dog’s suffering. The dog, too, is blind in a sense – it cannot break free even when abused.

The story is a powerful metaphor for toxic relationships where love is one-sided and loyalty is misused, urging readers to understand the difference between healthy attachment and emotional slavery.

“ది బ్లైండ్ డాగ్” కథలో కుక్క ఎదుర్కొంటున్న పరిస్థితి స్పష్టంగా ఒక ఆవేశపూరిత మరియు దుర్వినియోగ సంబంధాన్ని ప్రతిబింబిస్తుంది. అంధ భిక్షాటకుడు మరియు కుక్క మధ్య మొదట ఏర్పడిన దయాభావంతో కూడిన బంధం, కాలక్రమంలో ఒరటమైన, నియంత్రణతో కూడిన, బాధాకరమైన సంబంధంగా మారుతుంది. ప్రారంభంలో, కుక్క ప్రేమ మరియు విశ్వాసంతో అంధుడి వద్ద ఉండాలని ఎంచుకుంటుంది. అది అతని తోడుగా, రక్షకుడిగా మారి అతని జీవనాన్ని కొనసాగించడంలో సహాయపడుతుంది.

అయితే, ఆ వృద్ధ మహిళ మరణించిన తరువాత, అంధుడు కుక్కను తాడుతో కట్టి దానిని గైడ్గా ఉపయోగించడం మొదలు పెడతాడు. రోజంతా నడిపిస్తూ, అలసినప్పుడు దానిని కొడతాడు. ఈ వ్యవహారం దయ లేకపోవడం, అనుభూతి లేకపోవడం, స్నేహాన్ని ఆధిపత్యం మరియు క్రూరత్వంతో భర్తీ చేయడాన్ని సూచిస్తుంది. కుక్క ఈ దుర్వినియోగాన్ని నిశ్శబ్దంగా భరిస్తుంది.

తన నిస్వార్థ స్వభావం, మరియు ఇతర ప్రత్యామ్నాయాల లేమి కారణంగా అంధుడి పక్కనే ఉంటుంది. ఒక సమయంలో దానిని విడిపించినా, అది తిరిగి వస్తుంది కావాలనికాదు, భావోద్వేగంగా చిక్కుకుపోయినదిగా, ఒంటరిగా బతకలేనందువల్ల. అప్పుడు అంధుడు దానిని ఇనుప గొలుసుతో కట్టి మరింత బంధించటం, దాని స్వేచ్ఛ పూర్తిగా పోయిందనే సంకేతం.

“ది బ్లైండ్ డాగ్” అనే శీర్షికకు రెండు అర్థాలున్నాయి. పైపైకి ఇది అంధుడిని నడిపించే కుక్కను సూచిస్తుంది. కానీ లోతుగా చూస్తే, ఇది వారి బంధంలో ఉన్న భావోద్వేగ అంధత్వాన్ని ప్రతిబింబిస్తుంది. అంధుడు కేవలం కళ్లతోనే కాదు, నీతి మరియు నైతికతలో కూడా అంధుడే. అతనికి కుక్క అనుభవిస్తున్న బాధ కనబడదు.

అంతే కాదు, కుక్క కూడా ఒక రకంగా అంధమే — ఎందుకంటే అది దుర్వినియోగాన్ని సహించి, విడిచిపోవడాన్ని సాధించలేకపోతుంది. ఈ కథ ఒక శక్తివంతమైన ప్రతీకాత్మక కథ, ఇది మనకు విషపూరిత సంబంధాలు ఎలా ఉంటాయో చూపిస్తుంది. ఇక్కడ ప్రేమ ఒకవైపు మాత్రమే ఉంటుంది, విశ్వాసం దుర్వినియోగం అవుతుంది. ఈ కథ ద్వారా పాఠకులు ఆరోగ్యకరమైన అనుబంధం మరియు భావోద్వేగ బానిసత్వం మధ్య తేడాను గ్రహించాల్సిన అవసరం ఉందని బోధిస్తుంది.

Meanings:

• Abusive – దుర్వినియోగపరిచే
• Dominance – ఆధిపత్యం
• Exploited – దోపిడి చేయబడిన
• Endure – సహించటం / భరించటం

The Blind Dog Comprehension Passages

Question 1.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

Every Thursday afternoon it was a crisis in the blind man’s life. A seller of bright-coloured but doubtful perfumes with his wares mounted on a wheeled platform, a man who spread out cheap storybooks on a gunnysack, another man who carried coloured ribbons on an elaborate frame – these were the people who usually gathered under the same arch. On a Thursday when the young man appeared at the eastern gate one of them remarked, ‘Blind fellow! Here comes your scourge.

Question 1.
What happened every Thursday afternoon in the blind man’s life?
Answer:
Every Thursday afternoon was a crisis in the blind man’s life because a mischievous young boy who troubled him regularly would appear at the market.

Question 2.
Who were the people that usually gathered under the same arch?
Answer:
The people who usually gathered were:

• A seller of bright-coloured but doubtful perfumes.
• A man selling cheap storybooks on a gunnysack.
• Another man carrying coloured ribbons on an elaborate frame.

Question 3.
Where did the young man appear every Thursday?
Answer:
The young man appeared at the eastern gate of the market.

Question 4.
What was the perfume seller selling?
Answer:
The perfume seller was selling bright-coloured but doubtful perfumes on a wheeled platform.

Question 5.
Who did one of the vendors refer to as “your scourge”?
Answer:
One of the vendors referred to the mischievous young boy who troubled the blind man as “your scourge”.

Question 2.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

The blind man was passing in front of the eastern gate. The dog was straining the lead. There was a piece of bone lying on the way and the dog was straining to pick it up. The lead became taut and hurt the blind man’s hand, and he tugged the string and kicked till the dog howled. It howled, but could not pass the bone lightly; it tried to make another dash for it.

The blind man was heaping curses on it. The perfumer stepped up, applied the scissors and snipped the cord. The dog bounced off and picked up the bone. The blind man stopped dead where he stood, with the other half of the string dangling in his hand.

Tiger! Tiger! Where are you?’ he cried. The perfumer moved away quietly, muttering, ‘You heartless devil! You will never get at him again! He has his freedom!’ The dog went off at top speed. He nosed about the ditches happily, hurled himself on other dogs and ran round and round the fountain in the Market Square barking, his eyes sparkling with joy. He returned to his favourite haunts and hung about the butcher’s shop, the tea-stall and the bakery.

Question 1.
Where was the blind man when the dog was straining the lead?
Answer:
The blind man was passing in front of the eastern gate of the market.

Question 2.
Why was the dog straining the lead?
Answer:
The dog was straining the lead because there was a piece of bone on the road and it was trying to pick it up.

Question 3.
What did the blind man do when the dog pulled hard on the lead?
Answer:
The blind man tugged the string and kicked the dog until it howled in pain.

Question 4.
Who cut the cord and freed the dog?
Answer:
The perfumer stepped up and snipped the cord using scissors, setting the dog free.

Question 5.
What did the dog do after being freed?
Answer:
The dog bounced off, picked up the bone, ran joyfully, sniffed around ditches, played with other dogs, barked around the fountain, and returned to his favourite places like the butcher’s shop,
tea stall, and bakery.

Creative Writing

Using the hints provided, write at least ten lines, expanding the ideas into complete sentences. Be creative!
1. A Day in Their Shoes
Idea: Imagine you are a sanitary worker at your college. Write a journal entry describing your day-your work, thoughts, and feelings. Reflect on the challenges you face and what keeps you motivated.

Hints

• Morning: Start early, clean classrooms, empty trash bins, pick up leftover snacks and papers.
• School Activity: Teachers spill coffee, students litter, run on freshly mopped floors.
• Evening: Tidy up the lunch area, pick up forgotten belongings, sanitize and mop the whole college.
• Challenges: Repetitive tasks, feeling unacknowledged, exhaustion by the end of the day.
• Joy: A simple “thank you,” or seeing the college spotless brings quite satisfaction.

Answer:
Today my day began at 5:30 a.m., just like every other morning. I arrived at college before the students and teachers, and my first task was to sweep and clean all the classrooms. I emptied trash bins filled with wrappers, bottles, and food leftovers. Some rooms were so messy, it made me wonder if people even noticed the effort that goes into keeping this place clean.

As the college buzzed to life, my real work began. Teachers accidentally spilled coffee near the staffroom, and students carelessly threw papers on the floor. The worst is when they run across the freshly mopped floors without even thinking. I have to mop again-sometimes three or four times.
In the afternoon, I cleaned the lunch area, picked up forgotten tiffin boxes, water bottles, and wrappers. I sanitized the benches and tables to keep the place safe and hygienic for everyone. The work is tiring, and by the end of the day, my legs feel like they’ll give up.

Sometimes I feel invisible. No one notices me unless something is dirty. But when someone says “thank you” or when I see a sparkling classroom, I feel proud. It reminds me that my work matters-even if no one says it aloud. Even though I’m just a sanitary worker, I take pride in knowing that I help create a clean and healthy environment for learning.

Question 2.
The Lost Animal
Idea: Imagine an animal that got separated from its home. Write a story about its journey to find its way back. Describe its emotions, the challenges it faces, and how it eventually gets home-or perhaps find a newplace to call home.
Hints

• First – Getting lost – fear, confusion, and loneliness-what the animal feels after realizing it’s lost.
• But – Finding strength – the animal uses its instincts, learns to survive, and meets new creatures along the way.
• Then-Facing obstacles-hunger, wild animals, harsh weather, or dangerous forests – how the animal overcomes these challenges.
• Later – Meeting helpful friends – other animals who either guide or help the lost animal.

Answer:
Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived a little puppy named Buddy. He belonged to a kind farmer and spent his days running in the fields, playing with the children, and sleeping under the warm sun. One day, during a village fair, Buddy got too excited and chased a butterfly far away from his home. When he turned back, he couldn’t recognize the road.

He was lost. At first, Buddy felt terrified. He ran in circles, barked for help, but no one came. The world suddenly seemed big, noisy, and cold. He missed his owner, his cozy bed, and the familiar smells of the farm. He curled up under a bush and cried himself to sleep.

But the next morning, Buddy woke up with new determination. He sniffed the air, followed the scent of food, and started walking. He learned to drink from puddles, sleep in dry leaves, and hide from danger. Along the way, he met a friendly squirrel who shared nuts, and a wise old owl who told him to follow the river to find his way back.

Buddy’s journey wasn’t easy. He faced hunger, heavy rain, and even had to escape a pack of wild dogs in a dark forest. But he never gave up. His memory of home gave him the strength to keep going.

One evening, after many days, Búddy heard a familiar whistle. He ran toward the sound and saw his farmer standing near the river, calling his name. Overjoyed, Buddy leapt into his arms, licking his face with tears in his eyes. Buddy was home again. He was no longer just a lost puppy-he was a brave survivor who found his way back through courage, instinct, and a little help from friends.

Write your own story

Can you write a story of your own with the help of the title and the key-words given in the box below? Discuss among yourselves and your teacher, and write a story of your own, and compare it with R. K. Narayan’s.

Your ‘Blind Dog’

Market, Beggar, Dog, Loyalty, Master, Freedom, Companion, Stick, Abuse, Obedience, Sympathy.
Answer:
My Story
In a crowded market, filled with the noise of vendors and shoppers, lived a beggar named Raman. He was old, poor, and had lost his eyesight many years ago. Every day, he sat near the temple gates with a stick in one hand and a small bowl for coins in front of him. People often passed by without noticing until one day, something changed.

A stray dog, thin and injured, came limping towards Raman. It sat beside him quietly, resting its head on his leg. Raman was surprised but felt a strange warmth. He shared his leftover food with the dog. From that day onwards, the two became inseparable.

The dog, whom he named Moti, became his constant companion. It guided Raman through the market lanes, helped him avoid obstacles, and barked at anyone who tried to steal his money. The villagers were touched by the dog’s loyalty and began giving more alms.

But as days passed, Raman grew greedy. He started treating Moti not as a friend, but like a servant. He tied him with a rope, forced him to walk long hours under the hot sun, and even abused him with the stick when the dog seemed tired. Moti bore it all silently, his tail still wagging weakly at the end of each day.

One day, a kind boy who sold flowers noticed Moti’s pain. Moved by sympathy, he untied the rope when Raman was asleep and whispered, “Go, be free.” Moti hesitated, looked back once at his master, then ran into the shadows.

Weeks passed. Raman struggled without Moti, stumbling through streets, angry and helpless. Then one evening, he heard a familiar bark. Moti had returned not out of need, but out of obedience and love. But this time, he came as a free soul, not tied, not owned-just a friend who chose to stay.

Andhra Pradesh BIEAP AP Inter 1st Year English Study Material and The Malady of Overthinking Annotations Questions and Answers Pdf.

Inter 1st Year English The Malady of Overthinking Questions and Answers Annotations

Theme Shopping for Students

Question 1.
Can you identify and appreciate how Jerome K. Jerome uses humour, exaggeration, and satire to highlight the absurdity of overthinking?
Answer:
Yes, Jerome K. Jerome cleverly uses humour, exaggeration, and satire to show how ridiculous overthinking can become. For example, the narrator believes he has every disease except “housemaid’s knee” and even feels hurt by that! The author turns a simple act of reading about hay fever into a comically exaggerated health panic.

Question 2.
Have you understood the theme of overthinking and its consequences, as well as the benefits of simplicity in problem-solving?
Answer:
The lesson clearly shows how overthinking leads to unnecessary fear and confusion, while simple actions like eating healthy, walking, and sleeping early can actually solve many problems. The doctor’s basic prescription contrasts sharply with the narrator’s wild assumptions.

Question 3.
Have you found parallels between the narrator’s self-diagnoses and modern habits of relying on the internet for medical advice (“Dr. Google”)?
Answer:
Absolutely! The narrator’s behavior is very similar to today’s tendency to search symptoms online, often leading to panic and wrong conclusions. This reflects how self-diagnosis without expert help can mislead us.

Question 4.
Have you developed an understanding of new words and expressions within the humorous and exaggerated context of the story?
Answer:
Yes, the story is full of interesting vocabulary like ailment, diagnose, listlessness; and zymosis. These words are learned easily because they are used in a funny and memorable.way, helping students enjoy and remember them better.

The Malady of Overthinking Annotations Pdf

Contextual Questions

Question 1.
“I was a hospital in myself. All they need to do would be to walk round me, and, after that, take their diploma.”
Answer:
Introduction: The given lines are from the lesson “The Malady of Over thinking” written by Jerome K. Jerome.
Context: The narrator has been reading a medical book and has become convinced that the suffers from various diseases.
Explanation: The lines “I was a hospital in myself. All they need to ………. their diploma.” Showcase the narrator’s hypochondriac tendencies, humorously exaggerating his condition. Jerome uses satire to highlight the absurdity of over thinking and its potential to create unnecessary anxiety.
General Relevance: This passage remains relevant today, as many people struggle with health anxiety and overthinking. Jerome’s humor and satire offer a lighthearted yet insightful commentary on the human tendency to worry excessively about one’s health.

కథాకథనం ఒకసారి వైద్య పుస్తకం చదివిన తర్వాత తాను అన్ని రకాల వ్యాధులు కలిగి ఉన్నారని ఊహించుకుంటాడు. అందుకే వైద్య విద్యార్థులు ఆసుపత్రికి వెళ్లాల్సిన అవసరం లేదని, తన చుట్టు తిరిగితే సరిపోతుందన్నట్లు చెప్పడం ద్వారా అతను తన పరిస్థితిని హాస్యంగా చెబుతున్నాడు.

ఇది అతిశయోక్తి మరియు వ్యంగ్యాన్ని ఉపయోగించి ఓవర్థింకింగ్ (అత్యధిక ఆలోచన) ఎంత ప్రమాదకరమో చూపిస్తుంది. రచయిత జెరోమ్ తన బుద్ధిమతమైన హాస్క శైలితో మానసిక ఆందోళనలు ఎలా అసంబద్రంగా పెరుగుతాయో వివరించారు.

Meanings:

• Absurdity – అసంబద్ధత
• Humorously – హాస్యంగా
• Exaggerating – అతిశయోక్తి
• Tendency – ధోరణి

Question 2.
“I walked into that reading room a happy, healthy man. I crawled out a decrepit wreck.”
Answer:
Introduction: The given lines are from the lesson “The Malady of Overthinking” written by Jerome K. Jerome.
Context: The narrator has been reading a medical book and has become convinced that the suffers from various diseases.
Explanation: The lines “I walked ……. wreck” highlights the drastic change in the narrator’s mindset after reading the medical looks. He transforms from a carefree individual to someone convinced of his own illness, humorosuly illustrating the dangers of overthinking and self-diagnosis.
General Relevance: This passage remains relevant today, as many people struggle with health anxiety and overthinking. Jerome’s witty style effectively conveys the theme that overthinking can create unnecessary problems, serving as a cautionary table about the importance of balance in seeking knowledge.

ఈ వాక్యం కథానాయకుడు వైద్య గ్రంథాలు చదివిన తర్వాత అతని ఆలోచనల్లో వచ్చిన తీవ్రమైన మార్పును చూపుతుంది. ఆరోగ్యంగా రీడింగ్ రూముక్ వెళ్లిన అతను, అనేక వ్యాధులున్నాయన్న ఫ్రమతో బలహీనంగా బయటకు వస్తాడు.

ఇది ఓవర్థింకింగ్ మరియు సెల్ఫ్-డయాగ్నోసిస్ వల్ల కలిగే ఫలితాలను హాస్యంగా చూపిస్తుంది. రచయిత జెరోమ్ తన చమత్కార శైలిలో ఊహాశక్తి ఎంత ప్రభావవంతంగా ఉంటుందో వివరిస్తారు. ఇది కథ యొక్క ప్రధాన థీమ్ హాస్యంతో ప్రతిబింబిస్తుంది.

Meanings:

• Drastic – తీవ్రమైన
• Illustrates – దివరించటం
• Wreck – ధ్వంసం

Question 3.
“Don’t stuff up your head with things you don’t understand. I followed the directions, with the happy result. . .”
Answer:
Introduction : The given lines are from the lesson “The Malady of Overthinking” written by Jerome K. Jerome.
Context: The narrator’s doctor offers advice to alleviate his health anxiety.
Explanation: The lines “Don’t stuff …………. happy result” highlight the doctor’s prescription for mental
peace: focusing on simple, healthy habits like fruit, exercise, water and sleep rather than worrying about complex medical information. Jerome emphasizes the importance of trusting expert advice and avoiding unncessary anxiety.
General Relevance: This passage remains relevant today, as many people struggle with health anxiety and overthinking. The message about prioritizing mental peace, simple living, trusting experts is timeless, offering valuable advice for managing stress and anxiety in the modern world.

ఈ వాక్యాలు కథానాయకుడికి డాక్టర్ ఇద్చిన సలహాలో భాగం. ఔషధాల బదులుగా, డాక్టర్ తేలికపాటి ఆరోగ్య అలవాట్లను సూచిస్తాడు-ఎండ్లు తినడం, నడక, నీరు త్రాగడం, మరియు సమయానికి నిద్రపోవడం.

అతనికి తెలిసిన వాట్ మీదే దృష్టి పెట్టమని, తెలియని విషయాల్లో మునిగిపోకూడదని హెచ్చరిస్తాడు. జెరోమ్ ఈ వాక్యాల ద్వారా మానసిక ప్రశాంతత, సాధారణ జీవనైలి మరియు నిపుణుల సలహా తీసుకోవడాన్ని ప్రాధాన్యంగా చూపించారు. ఇది హాస్యభరితమైనదిగా ఉండటంతో పాటు బోధనాత్మకంగా కూడా ఉంది.

Meanings:

• Timeless – కాలాతీతం
• Prescription – ఆదేశించటం
• Anxiety – అతురత, చింత

Question 4.
“You know, it often is so – those simple, old-fashioned remedies are sometimes more efficacious than all the dispensary stuff.”
Answer:
Introduction: The given lines are from the lesson “The Malady of Over thinking” written by Jerome K. Jerome.

Context: The narrator reflects on the effectiveness of traditional remedies versus modern medicine.
Explanation: The lines “you know ………… stuff” highlights Jerome’s satirical commentary on our reliance on medical systems. He humorously suggests that traditional, simple methods can be more effective than modern medicine, emphasizing the value of practicality and simplicity.

General Relevance: This passage remains relevant today, as many people struggle with health anxiety and over thinking. Jerome’s commentary encourages readers to consider the potential benefits of simple, natural methods and to approach modern medicine with a critical perspective, promoting a balanced approach to health.

కథానాయకుడు తన చిన్నప్పట్లో తల్లిదండ్రులు లేదా పెద్దవాళ్లు ఉపయోగించిన పాతకాలపు చిట్కాలు – ఉదాహరణకి తల మీద కొట్టడం వంటి చర్యలు కొన్ని పరిస్థితుల్లో మందుల కంటే మెరుగ్గా పనిచేశాయన్న విషయాన్ని గుర్తుచేస్తాడు.

రచయిత జెరోమ్ ఈ వాక్యాన్ని హాస్యంగా వాడుతూ, ఆధునిక వైద్యంపై అధికంగా ఆధారపడకూడదని, సాదా జీవితపు చిట్కాలు కూడా ఉపశమనం ఇవ్వగలవని చెబుతాడు. ఇది కథలోని ప్రధాన దేనికి అనుగుణంగా ఉంది. -ప్రకృతిసిద్ధమైన మార్గాలు మరియు ప్రశాంతమైన మనస్సు కొన్నిసార్లు ఉత్తమ ఔషధంగా ఉంటాయి.

Meanings:

• Perspective – దృష్టికోణం
• Emphasizes -ప్రాముఖ్యతనివ్వటం
• Satirical – పరిహాసంగా

The Malady of Overthinking Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Comment on the title of “The Malady of Overthinking” by Jerome K Jerome. Are maladies of overthinking limited to health? Explain your view.
Answer:
“The Malady of Overthinking” is a humorous essay by Jerome K. Jerome, extracted from his famous novel Three Men in a Boat. The essay/story exploses the consequences of obsessive self-diagnosis and overthinking. The title “The Malady of Overthinking” is appropriate and humorous. It refers to the mental tendency of overanalyzing or worrying unnecessarily. In the story, the narrator begins with a minor health concern but ends up believing he has every disease imaginable, except “housemaid’s knee.”

This exaggeration illustrates how overthinking can affect mental peace. However, the impact of overthinking goes beyond just health. It affects academic life, relationships, and emotional well-being. People worry about exams, jobs, the future, and personal doubts, leading to stress and anxiety. Therefore, overthinking is a broader issue affecting all areas of life, not just physical health. Jerome K. Jerome highlights this through satire and wit, making the story both entertaining and thought-provoking.

“ది మాలడీ ఆఫ్ ఓవర్ థింకింగ్” అనే శీర్షిక సరైనదిగా మరియు హాస్యభరితంగా ఉంటుంది. ఇది అవసరం లేని ‘ ఆలోచనలు చేయడం అనే మానసిక ధోరణిని సూచిస్తుంది. కథలో కథానాయకుడు ఒక చిన్న ఆరోగ్య సమస్యతో ప్రారంభించి, చివరికి తనకు అన్ని వ్యాధులు ఉన్నాయని నమ్ముతాడు, అది అతిశయోక్తిగా ఉండే ఓవర్ థింకింగును చూపుతుంది.

కానీ ఇది కేవలం ఆరోగ్య పరిమితి కాదు విద్య, వ్యక్తిగత సంబంధాలు, భవిష్యత్తుపై భయాలు వంటి అనేక విషయాలపై కూడా ప్రభావం చూపుతుంది. ఓవర్ థింకింగ్ మానసిక ఒత్తిడి, ఆందోళనలకు దారి తీస్తుంది. రచయిత జెరోమ్ తన చమత్కారశైలిలో ఈ విషయాన్ని హాస్యంగా తెలియజేస్తూ, ఆసక్తికరంగా ఆలోచింపజేస్తాడు.

Meanings :

• Appropriate – సరైన
• Tendency – ధోరణి
• Overanalyzing విశ్లేషణ
• Imaginable – ఊహించగలిగిన
• Anxiety – ఆందోళన
• Satire – వ్యంగ్యం

Question 2.
What are the potential dangers of gaining excessive information about diseases as we have seen in “The Malady of Overthinking”?
Answer:
“The Malady of Overthinking” is a humorous essay by Jerome K. Jerome, extracted from his famous novel Three Men in a Boat. The essay / story exploses the consequences of obsessive self-diagnosis and overthinking.

In the story, the narrator visits the library to read about a minor illness but ends up reading so much medical content that he believes he has every possible disease. This is a classic example of how too much information without proper guidance can lead to confusion, fear, and stress. In today’s digital age, people often search symptoms online and self-diagnose, leading to panic and incorrect treatment.

This can also cause emotional distress and health anxiety. Instead of helping, excessive information sometimes makes things worse. Medical knowledge is useful, but it should be understood and applied correctly under expert advice. Jerome K. Jerome humorously exposes this behavior and encourages readers to avoid jumping to conclusions based on limited or unverified knowledge.

ఈ కథలో కథానాయకుడు ఒక చిన్న వ్యాధి గురించి తెలుసుకోవాలనే ఉద్దేశంతో పున్తకం చదవడం ప్రారంభిస్తారు. కానీ చివరికి ఎన్నో వ్యాధుల గురించి చదిది, తాను వాటన్నిటిని కలిగి ఉన్నానని భావిస్తాడు. ఇది అధిక సమాచారాన్ని సరైన దిశగా దినియోగించకుండా తీసుకోవశం వల్ల కలిగే ప్రమాదాలను సూచిస్తుంది.

నేటి డిజిటల్ యుగంలో కూడా చాలా మంది గూగుల్లో లక్షణాలను వెతికి, తమని తామే డయాగ్నోస్ చేసుకుని భయపడుతున్నారు. ఇది ఒత్తిడికి, ఆరోగ్య భయానికి దారితీస్తుంది. సరైన వైద్య సలహా లేకుండా ఎక్కువ సమాచారం ఉపయోగకరం కాకుండా మానసిక బాదకు కారణమవుతుంది. రచయిత జెరోమ్ ఈ వాస్తవాన్ని హాస్యంగా చిత్రించి, పాఠకులను సూత్రీకృతమైన భావాలకు ఊడిపోవొద్దని హెచ్చరిస్తారు.

Meanings:

• Conclusions – తుది నిర్దయాలు
• Symptoms – లక్షణాలు
• Distress – బాధ / కష్టసాధ్యమైన పరిస్థితి

Question 3.
In the context of academic performance and mental health, how useful is the doctor’s “prescription” in “The Malady of Overthinking”?
Answer:
“The Malady of Overthinking” is a humorous essay by Jerome K. Jerome, extracted from his famous novel Three Men in a Boat. The essay / story exploses the consequences of obsessive self-diagnosis and overthinking.

In the story, the doctor gives the narrator a simple prescription: eat fruit, drink water, walk daily, sleep early, and don’t worry about things you don’t understand. This simple and practical advice is not only helpful for physical health but also very relevant to academic performance and mental well-being. Students today often suffer from stress due to exams, competition, and pressure.

A healthy routine, good sleep, and a clear mind can greatly improve focus, reduce anxiety, and promote a balanced life. Jerome K. Jerome, through humor, reminds us that sometimes the best solutions are the simplest ones. His message encourages readers to take care of their mind and body through healthy habits.

ఈ కథలో డాక్టర్ కథానాయకుడికి ఇద్చిన సూచనలు చాలా సరళమైనమైనప్పటికీ, ఎంతో ప్రభావవంతంగా ఉంటాయి — -ండ్లు తినడం, నీరు త్రాగడం, నడక చేయడం, సమయానికి నిద్రపోవడం, మరియు తెలియని దిషయాలపై ఆలోచించకపోవడం.

ఇవి శారీరక ఆరోగ్యంతో పాటు విద్యార్ధుల మానసిక్ ఆరోగ్యానికి కూడా చాలా అవసరం. విద్యార్థులు పరీక్షలు, పోటీలు, భవిష్యత్తుపై భయం వంటి వాటివల్ల ఒత్తికికి గురవుతుంటారు. మంచి జీవనశైలి, సమయానికి నిర్ర, ఆహారం మరియు ప్రశాంతమైన మనస్సు దిద్యలో శ్రద్ధను పెంచుతాయి. రచయిత జెరోమ్ తన హాస్యశైలిలో దీన్ని చెప్పరం ద్వారా మనకు సాధారణమైన మార్గాలే మంచి పలిష్కారాలుగా మారతాయని గుర్తు చేస్తున్నాడు.

Meanings:

• Prescription – చికిత్స సూచన
• Performance – ప్రదర్శన
• Promote – ప్రోత్సహించు / అభివృద్ధి చేయు

The Malady of Overthinking Comprehension Passages

I. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

After a while, however, less grasping feelings prevailed. I reflected that I had every other known malady in the pharmacology, and I grew less selfish, and determined to do without housemaid’s knee. Gout, in its most malignant stage, it would appear, had seized me without my being aware of it, and zymosis, I had evidently been suffering with from boyhood. There were no more diseases after zymosis, so I concluded there was nothing else the matter with me.

Question 1.
What did the narrator reflect upon after some time?
Answer:
He reflected that he had every other known malady in the pharmacology book.

Question 2.
Why did the narrator decide to do without housemaid’s knee?
Answer:
Because he realized he already had so many diseases and felt less selfish, so he gave up wanting to have housemaid’s knee too.

Question 3.
Which disease did the narrator believe had seized him without his knowledge?
Answer:
He believed gout, in its most malignant stage, had seized him without his awareness.

Question 4.
Since when did the narrator think he had been suffering from zymosis?
Answer:
He thought he had been suffering from zymosis since boyhood.

Question 5.
What did the narrator conclude after reading up to zymosis?
Answer:
He concluded that there were no more diseases left and that nothing else was the matter with him.

II. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

I said: “I will not take up your time, dear boy, with telling you what is the matter with me. Life is brief, and you might pass away before I had finished. But I will tell you what is not the matter with me. I have not got housemaid’s knee. Why I have not got housemaid’s knee, I cannot.tell you, but the fact remains that I have not got it. Everything else, however, I have got.” And I told him how I came to discover it all.

Question 1.
What did the narrator choose to tell the doctor?
Answer:
He chose to tell the doctor what was not the matter with him specifically that he did not have housemaid’s knee.

Question 2.
Why did the narrator avoid listing all his symptoms to the doctor?
Answer:
He humorously claimed that life is brief, and the doctor might pass away before he finished listing all his illnesses.

Question 3.
What specific illness did the narrator say he did not have?
Answer:
He said that did not have housemaid’s knee.

Question 4.
Could the narrator explain why he didn’t have housemaid’s knee?
Answer:
No, he said he couldn’t explain why, but just accepted it as a fact.

Question 5.
What did the narrator claim about all other diseases?
Answer:
He claimed that he had every other disease except housemaid’s knee.

Creative Writing

Using the hints provided, write at least ten lines, expanding the ideas into complete sentences. Be creative !
If I Could Fly…
Idea: Imagine you could fly for one day. Write a paragraph about where you would go, what you would do, and how you would feel.
Hints:

• If I could fly, I would ………….
• I would see ………….
• Along with me, I would take ………….
• I would try ………….
• At the end of the day, I would feel ………….

Answer:
If I could fly, I would soar high above the clouds like a free bird. I would see the snow-covered Himalayas, the sparkling oceans, and the green forests below me. Along with me, I would take my camera to capture the beauty of the earth from the sky. I would try to fly through rainbows and chase the wind.

I would visit different countries in one day and wave at people from the sky. I would glide over the Eiffel Tower, hover near the Statue of Liberty, and circle around the Taj Mahal. I would talk to birds and feel the clouds touch my face. I would feel completely free, fearless, and joyful. At the end of the day, I would feel thankful for the magical experience and keep the memories in my heart forever.

Vocabulary Matching

Overthinker’s Dictionary
Sometimes, we come across words that make us pause and think-or overthink! Below are a few words you will encounter in the lesson, along with playful definitions.

Match the words to their correct definitions.

words	Meannings
1. Hypochondriac	a. A place where people go to turn a paper cut into an adventure story.
2. Exaggeration	b. Nature’s way of making sure you are never dressed right.
3. Diagnosis	c. When your body decides to turn itself into a furnace, just for fun.
4. Overthinking	d. Someone who would climb a mountain just to prove their cat wrong.
5. Comedy	e. When someone refuses to share their chocolate, even though it is “for your own good.”
6. Determined	f. A person who’ thinks every cough is a sign of doom.
7. Selfish	g. Making a five-minute task take five hours in your head.
8. Hospital	h. Turning a small ant into a giant elephant.
9. Weather	i. Finding humour in someone else’s overthinking.
10. Fever	j. Guessing what is wrong and being wrong most of the time.

Answer:
1. Hypochondriac – f. A person who’ thinks every cough is a sign of doom.
2. Exaggeration – h. Turning a small ant into a giant elephant.
3. Diagnosis – j. Guessing what is wrong and being wrong most of the time.
4. Overthinking – g. Making a five-minute task take five hours in your head.
5. Comedy – i. Finding humour in someone else’s overthinking.
6. Determined – d. Someone who would climb a mountain just to prove their cat wrong.
7. Selfish – e. When someone refuses to share their chocolate, even though it is “for your own good.”
8. Hospital a. A place where people go to turn a paper cut into an adventure story.
9. Weather – b. Nature’s way of making sure you are never dressed right.
10. Fever – c. When your body decides to turn itself into a furnace, just for fun.

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