Answer Key for English Grade 8 Pages 259 260 Section 3 - Reading Worksheet 5.9 Unit 2 Chapter 5

“You always make noises with that ball. Can’t you just play outside?” said his mother from the doorway.

“I want to, but…,” Mirza replied hesitantly.

“Go play outside with your friends!” his mother ordered.

But, Mirza didn’t go out that day. He stayed home for the rest of the day. He wished his dad were home and played soccer with him.

The next Sunday morning, Mirza sat next to his mother who was busy with boxes of clothes. His mother worked as an assistant for an online shop selling kids’ clothing.

“Mum, can I join Winners football club?”

“Do you really have to join the club?”

“Yes. I need a coach to train me to play soccer. This is a good soccer club, Mum.”

“But you know our inancial condition,” whispered his mother.

“But this is important for me,” Mirza looked down at the loor.

“There’s a community football club here. I heard Pak RT was looking for children to join the club,” said his mother.

Mirza thought about it for a moment. It was not a bad idea after all. 

f. Answer the questions based on the story Part 2 .

1. What day did Mirza stay in his house after school?
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2. Why did Mother go to Mirza’s room?
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