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Say the Right Thing

CBSE · Class 7 · English

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Card 1Chapter Overview

What kind of play is Say the Right Thing?

Answer

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.

Card 2Characters

Who is Mary Shaw?

Answer

Mary Shaw is a young girl and the daughter of Mrs. Shaw. She tries to speak confidently, but her words often cause embarrassment.

Card 3Characters

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.

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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.

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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.

Card 6Theme and Motive

Why does Mrs. Shaw want to know Mrs. Harding well?

Answer

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.

Card 7Manners

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.

Card 8Manners

What should Mary say when guests want to leave?

Answer

Mary should ask them to stay a little longer. A polite line is: “Must you go? Can’t you stay?”

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Say the Right Thing covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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