Say the Right Thing
CBSE · Class 7 · English
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Topics in Say the Right Thing
1. Chapter Overview and Main Idea
- This is a humorous play.
- The main idea is the importance of saying the right thing at the right time.
- Mrs. Shaw wants Mary to behave politely with guests.
2. Characters and Their Roles
- Mary Shaw is a young girl and Mrs. Shaw’s daughter.
- Mrs. Shaw is Mary’s mother and wants to impress Mrs. Harding.
- Mrs. Harding is the wife of Mr. Harding, a wealthy man.
3. Scene I: Mrs. Shaw’s Advice to Mary
- Mrs. Shaw tells Mary to put her coat away and keep the room tidy.
- Mary feels annoyed and says she is not a child.
- Mrs. Shaw explains that Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee are coming.
4. Scene II: Mary’s Mistakes and the Humour
- Mary first praises Mrs. Harding’s children, but Mrs. Harding has no children.
- Mary insults Mr. Best by saying bankers cannot think.
- Mrs. Lee then says her brother is also a banker with the same daily train routine.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Polite speech and humorous mistakes in a guest visit
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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