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The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · English

What The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk covers in NIOS Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk

1

Story Overview and Main Events

  • The story is set in the pre-independence era, probably 1944-45.
  • The parakeet's cage was kept at one end of the long veranda of Granny's bungalow in north India.
  • Aunt Ruby bought the parrot from a bird-catcher who sold various caged birds, including fake exotic sparrows.
2

Character Sketches

  • Aunt Ruby is strong-willed, impatient, and harsh with the bird when it does not obey her.
  • The narrator is observant and sensitive, but also playful and mischievous.
  • Grandfather is practical and witty; he makes a joke about a gramophone and Clara Cluck.
3

Themes and Message

  • The story shows that birds do not like captivity.
  • It teaches that pets need kindness, patience, and care.
  • Humour is used to deliver the message without sounding preachy.
4

Vocabulary and Word Study

  • 'Dis-' is a prefix meaning 'not' or the opposite of.
  • dislike means not like.
  • disobey means refuse to carry out rules or commands.

Key Concepts

Central concept: A humorous story about a parrot, its unhappy life in a cage, Aunt Ruby's harsh treatment, the narrator's quiet act of setting it free, and the lesson that pets need kindness, patience, and respect.

Story settingAunt Ruby's behaviourThe parrot's reactionsThe narrator's roleGrandfather and GrannyHumour in the storyPet care and empathyGrammar focus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk include Story Overview and Main Events, Character Sketches, Themes and Message, Vocabulary and Word Study. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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