Say the Right Thing — Flashcards
CBSE · Class 7 · English
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What kind of play is Say the Right Thing?
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Say the Right Thing is a humorous play. It uses funny mistakes in speech to create humour and to show the importance of polite conversation.
Who is Mary Shaw?
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Mary Shaw is a young girl and the daughter of Mrs. Shaw. She tries to speak confidently, but her words often cause embarrassment.
Who is Mrs. Shaw?
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Mrs. Shaw is Mary’s mother. She wants Mary to speak politely and behave well when guests come to visit.
Who is Mrs. Harding?
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Mrs. Harding is the wife of Mr. Harding, a wealthy man who has bought a big house in Lanfield. She has no children and owns the dog Towzer.
Who is Mrs. Lee?
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Mrs. Lee is Mr. Harding’s married sister. She stays with the Hardings for a while and is one of the guests Mary speaks to.
Why does Mrs. Shaw want to know Mrs. Harding well?
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Mrs. Shaw wants to know Mrs. Harding well so that Mrs. Harding will invite her to their house. She also wants to make more friends in Lanfield.
What advice does Mrs. Shaw give Mary about guests?
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Mrs. Shaw tells Mary to be kind, say things that please people, laugh, and speak up if conversation stops. She also teaches Mary to look sorry when guests leave and ask them to stay.
What should Mary say when guests want to leave?
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Mary should ask them to stay a little longer. A polite line is: “Must you go? Can’t you stay?”…
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