NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poem Mystery of the Talking Fan

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Class 7 English Poem Mystery of the Talking Fan NCERT Questions and Answers

Working with the Poem

Question 1: Fans don’t talk, but it is possible to imagine that they do. What is it, then, that sounds like the fan’s chatter?

Answer: Yes, we can imagine that fans do talk as poet imagined in the poem but it is not the reality. The chattering sound made by the fan is actually the electrical fault in it because of friction due to not oiling.

Question 2: Complete the following sentences.
(i) The chatter is electrical because ____________________.

(ii) It is mysterious because ____________________.

Answer: (i) The chatter is electrical because the noise is being produced by electrical motor of the fan.

(ii) It is mysterious because we cannot understand what the fan is speaking.

Question 3: What do you think the talking fan was demanding?

Answer: It seems like the talking fan was demanding lubricating oil for its whirling motor so that it could reduce the friction and help it function smoothly.

Question 4: How does an electric fan manage to throw so much air when it is switched on?

Answer: The electric fan manages to throw so much air when it is switched on as it gets huge amount of power from electricity to rotate its whirling motor as well as the metallic blade so fast.

Question 5: Is there a ‘talking fan’ in your house? Create a dialogue between the fan and a mechanic.

Answer:
Yes, I have a metallic fan in my house.

Mechanic: How are you doing?

Fan: Not well, Suffering from the heat and friction. Can you do something?

Mechanic: I will try to help you. Let me check you first.

Fan: Yes, sure. Please do your best and help me.

Mechanic: I will. Please wait, let me finish my job.

Fan: Go ahead. (After repairing)

Mechanic: Now, all okay?

Fan: Yes, now i am feeling well. It feels so good.

Mechanic: That is great. Remember me when you are in trouble.

Fan: Yes, I will. Thanks for helping me. Greetings to you.

Mechanic: You are welcome. Bye. Take care.

Fan: Bye. You too take care.