Relationship, My English Reader, Class VII, DAV Board, The Best Solutions – Section – B

Section – B

B.1. Of all the relationships, a bond between the siblings is always special. A sibling can be a guide, a friend, a mentor, a competitor, a teacher—all rolled into one.

Answer – Yes, I do agree with the above statement.

B.2. Write at least three words that would describe your brother/sister. Also give the reason for your choice.

B.3. List three things that you like a lot about him/her.

(a) They support me when I am going through a tough time.
(b) They share their things with me without complaining.
(c) They help me with my homework and explain difficult topics.

B.4. List three things that you do not like about him/her.

(a) They tease me too much even when I ask them not to.
(b) They are sometimes short-tempered and shout without reason.
(c) They don’t listen to my side during arguments and think they are always right.

B.5. English Summary – Nikki’s Sitter

The story is about two sisters, Nikki and Cara. Nikki dislikes Wednesdays because their mother works late and Cara has to babysit her. They used to be close, but Cara has become bossy and distant. One day, they get locked out of the house and blame each other for losing the key. In the process, they argue and express their frustrations.

Eventually, Nikki remembers that their mom had hidden a key under a stepping-stone with their handprints on it. She finds it and sees Cara crying too. They both realize that being a sister is more important than acting like a babysitter or a baby. They make peace, apologize, and agree to be sisters, not boss or baby. The story ends on a sweet note with them playing checkers again.

Hindi Summary (हिंदी सारांश)

यह कहानी दो बहनों निक्की और कारा की है। निक्की को बुधवार पसंद नहीं हैं क्योंकि उस दिन माँ देर से घर आती हैं और कारा को उसकी देखभाल करनी होती है। पहले वे बहुत घनिष्ठ थीं, लेकिन अब कारा निक्की को सिर्फ आदेश देती है।

एक दिन वे घर के बाहर ही बंद हो जाती हैं और एक-दूसरे को चाबी खोने के लिए दोष देती हैं। झगड़े के बीच, निक्की को याद आता है कि माँ ने एक पत्थर के नीचे चाबी रखी थी। वह चाबी ढूँढ निकालती है और देखती है कि कारा भी रो रही है।

दोनों बहनें समझती हैं कि बहन का रिश्ता सबसे खास है। वे सुलह कर लेती हैं और बहनें बनकर रहना पसंद करती हैं, न कि एक-दूसरे पर हुक्म चलाने वाली। कहानी एक मीठे अंत के साथ समाप्त होती है।

Word Meanings (in English and Hindi)

MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

1. Why did Nikki hate Wednesdays?
   a) School ended late
   b) She had homework
   ✅ c) Cara had to babysit her
   d) She had to clean the house
2. What was hidden under the stepping-stone?
   a) A photograph
   ✅ b) A house key
   c) A message
   d) A flower
3. What game did Cara ask Nikki to play in the end?
   a) Ludo
   ✅ b) Checkers
   c) Chess
   d) Hide and seek
4. What did Nikki realize about Cara’s feelings?
   a) She didn’t like Nikki
   ✅ b) She didn’t want to be a babysitter either
   c) She forgot her birthday
   d) She liked being bossy
5. What showed their bond from the past?
   a) A photo frame
   ✅ b) A stepping-stone with their handprints
   c) A gift box
   d) A diary

Short Questions and Answers

Q1. Why did Nikki and Cara argue in the story?
Ans: They argued because they were locked out and blamed each other for losing the key. They were also frustrated with the babysitter-baby relationship.

Q2. What did Nikki find under the stepping-stone?
Ans: She found a plastic bag with the spare house key, hidden there by their mother.

Q3. How did Nikki feel about Cara at the beginning of the story?
Ans: She felt that Cara was bossy and no longer fun to be with.

Q4. What change did the girls agree to by the end of the story?
Ans: They agreed to stop acting like babysitter and baby, and decided to just be sisters again.

Q5. What did the stepping-stone symbolize in the story?
Ans: It symbolized their shared past, love, and the bond they had as sisters.

B.6. On the basis of your reading of the story, tick (✔) the correct responses.

(a) Nikki didn’t like Wednesdays because…

mama came late

she had to stay with Cara 

both the above reasons

✅ both the above reasons

(b) Cara studied in…

senior school

middle school 

primary school

✅ middle school

(c) Nikki and Cara made a stepping stone for their mother while…

playing

painting

planting flowers

✅ planting flowers

(d) They made this stepping stone in…

summer 

spring

winter

✅ spring

(e) Nikki found the key under…

the footmat

the flowerpot

the stepping stone

✅ the stepping stone

B.7. Complete the following statements

(a) Nikki had expected Cara to be inside the house because
middle school finishes earlier than primary school.

(b) The two sisters couldn’t go inside their house because
they had both forgotten who had the house key.

(c) While sitting on the steps, Nikki observed
the stepping stone with their handprints on it.
It reminded her
of when they made it together with their mom and where the spare key was hidden.

(d) The incident made her realise that
Cara might not like babysitting as much as she herself dislikes being babysat.

(e) Cara and Nikki resolved their differences and decided
to act like sisters instead of a boss and a baby.

B.8. On the basis of your understanding of the story, write what complaint the two sisters had against each other.

Nikki is

• upset that Cara treats her like a baby.
• unhappy because Cara is always bossing her around.
• feeling ignored and unimportant.

Cara is

• frustrated that Nikki complains about her to their mother.
• feels unappreciated for trying to be responsible.
• doesn’t enjoy being forced into a babysitter role.

B.9. Life Skills –

‘Empathising with others helps us in building life-long relationships with them.’ Nikki and Cara should understand each other’s perspective. It will help to improve their relationship. Discuss in group of four.

Empathy Discussion (suggested points)

In a group discussion, students can talk about:

• Understanding that both sisters have their own struggles.
• Nikki should realize that Cara is still young and learning responsibility.
• Cara should understand Nikki needs love and companionship, not control.
• Talking openly can help solve problems and avoid misunderstandings.
• Empathy builds stronger, more caring relationships.

B.10. Find words from the text which mean the following.

(a) Tread heavily – Stomped
(b) Hit with great force – Pounded
(c) Shouted – Yelled
(d) Having a rough surface – Jagged
(e) Came up – Popped into (her head)

B.11. After resolving their differences, Cara and Nikki decide to write separate diary entries expressing their feelings. Divide the class into two groups. Students belonging to Group I should write the diary entry on Cara’s behalf and those in Group II should write it on behalf of Nikki. Some students from each group should then read out the diary entry in the class.

Diary Entries

Group I – Cara’s Diary Entry (Wednesday, 27th August, 9:30 p.m.)

Dear Diary,
Today was a rough day. Nikki and I got locked out of the house and ended up having a big fight. She always acts like I’m bossy and controlling. But what she doesn’t know is that I never even wanted to be a babysitter. I miss when we used to have fun together—playing checkers, blowing bubbles. I guess growing up has changed things for both of us.
But when she found the key under the stepping stone, I realized she still cares. Seeing her cry made me feel bad too. I’m glad we talked and said sorry. We’re not just sitter and kid—we’re sisters, and that’s what really matters. I even asked her to play checkers again. Maybe things will get better from now.
– Cara

Group II – Nikki’s Diary Entry (Wednesday, 27th August, 9:30 p.m.)

Dear Diary,
Wednesdays used to be the worst. But today, something changed. Cara and I fought again—she locked me out, and I thought she didn’t care. But then I remembered the stepping stone we made with our handprints. I found the spare key there and realized we’d both grown a lot since then.
I saw Cara crying too, and I felt bad. Maybe she doesn’t want to be bossy—maybe she’s just trying her best. I’m glad we apologized and agreed to just be sisters again. No babysitter. No baby. Just two sisters who care.
She even asked me to play checkers. Wednesdays are starting to feel a little better.
– Nikki