Question 18 of 18intermediate🔧 ApplyFill in the Blanks7 marks

Complete the diary entry with the help of the phrases given in the box.

(i)

Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but _____.

Answer

Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but I do not feel happy about it.

(ii)

I was sure that _____.

Answer

I was sure that I will lose the match.

(iii)

So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, _____.

Answer

So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, I managed to change the scoreboard.

(iv)

No one noticed the change and _____.

Answer

No one noticed the change and Everyone congratulated me after my win.

(v)

What surprised me the most was that he said _____ and we should play again.

Answer

What surprised me the most was that he said He had fun playing with me and we should play again.

(vi)

Though _____, I did not enjoy as I usually do.

Answer

Though I won the match, I did not enjoy as I usually do.

(vii)

It really disturbed me that _____ about losing the match.

Answer

It really disturbed me that Surya did not feel bad about losing the match.

Explanation

(i) The phrase 'I do not feel happy about it' fits the context of Prabhat's guilt after cheating. (ii) The phrase 'I will lose the match' explains why Prabhat felt the need to cheat. (iii) The phrase 'I managed to change the scoreboard' describes Prabhat's act of cheating. (iv) The phrase 'Everyone congratulated me after my win' shows the aftermath of his cheating. (v) The phrase 'He had fun playing with me' contrasts Surya's attitude with Prabhat's guilt. (vi) The phrase 'I won the match' emphasizes that winning through cheating brought no joy. (vii) The phrase 'Surya did not feel bad' highlights Prabhat's confusion about Surya's sporting attitude.