Samacheer Kalvi solutions for English Class 11 TN Board chapter 6.3 - Never Never Nest (Play) [Latest edition]

What are the essentials one needs to lead a comfortable life? Fill in the empty bubbles with some of them

List six gadgets that you want to purchase. Write them according to your priorities and state the reasons.

Do you think you can afford to buy all of these at once?

We may not have money to buy all our wants at the same time. In such a situation, what are the options available?

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What did Aunt Jane like about Jack’s ‘little nest’?

Aunt Jane seemed to think that there was a mistake in the wedding present she had given Jack. Why?

What would make Jack the owner instead of being the tenant?

What sounded absurd to Aunt Jane?

How did Jack manage to pay seven pounds eighty and eighty pence out of six pounds?

What advice did Aunt Jane offer the couple?

For what purpose did Aunt Jane wish to use the cheque given by Aunt Jane?

‘Just one more installment and BABY’S REALLY OURS!’ This tells us that the couple

Why is there a double negative in the title: The Never – Never Nest? Elucidate with reasons from the play.

Bring out the humorous elements in the play.

How does the play ‘The Never – Never Nest’ expose the harsh reality of modern living?

Jill said that they owned the steering wheel of a car, one of the tyres, two of the cylinders and leg of the sofa. What does this convey?

Listen to the passage read out aloud by the teacher or played on a recorder and answer the questions that follow.

Listen to the views of a leading economist R. Azhagarasan about EMI in an interview.
We live in a world where everyone likes to lead a comfortable and luxurious life, though our salaries are not enough to meet our needs. In such a situation, the EMI seems to be the only option. It helps people pay for the expensive things, they have purchased, in parts as installments. It gives monetary power to buy expensive things beyond the capacity of a common man. Otherwise, many people will never be able to buy such things. This proves beneficial for people in purchasing a house and other essential appliances and accessories.

It also has some negative unavoidable results. If people are not able to pay EMI on time, they have to keep on paying the loan amount for years together with interest. If people are not able to pay EMI on time, they may face serious problems such as the penalty for default, repossession of the purchased items, and might even be subjected to legal actions. Moreover, people may have the tendency to buy things that are not at all necessary, paying EMIs over a longer period of time. This may lead them into never ending debts. Hence, people should learn to spend within their means.

i. The speaker says that our income is sufficient to meet our needs. Is it true or false?

ii. EMI is the only ______for people who buy very expensive things.

1. consolation
2. setback
3. option
4. debt

iii. One is able to buy costly things with ______power offered by EMI.

1. physical
2. withstanding
3. honorary
4. monetary

iv. If people fail to pay EMIs, they may be subjected to ______.

1. expulsion
2. high pressure
3. legal action
4. dejection

v. People should learn to spend ______their means.

1. within
2. beyond
3. above
4. beneath

Speaking Activity

Based on your understanding of the play ‘The Never – Never Nest’, organise a classroom debate on the topic: ‘Is Equated Monthly Instalment Scheme - a boon or bane to middle-class families?’

Writing Task

Aunt Jane was shocked to see the life of Jack and Jill during her visit to their place. Put yourself in the place of Aunt Jane and write a letter to the couple advising them not to spend beyond their means. Make more suggestions to enable them lead a debt-free life.