CBSE Class 8 · English · It So Happened
The Comet–II
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 8 English.
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About the author
Jayant Narlikar concludes the comet story: the deflection succeeds, Duttada returns to a hero's welcome, and Indrani Debi credits prayers.
Summary
James the scientist rechecked calculations nervously before the mission.
James the scientist rechecked calculations nervously before the mission.
Nuclear payload altered the comet's path; Earth was safe.
Nuclear payload altered the comet's path; Earth was safe.
He returned to receptions and a yajna he did not want.
He returned to receptions and a yajna he did not want.
Sir John wrote that Christmas shopping waited till December 15 - mission done.
Sir John wrote that Christmas shopping waited till December 15 - mission done.
She said grandson Khoka's prayers saved the world.
She said grandson Khoka's prayers saved the world.
He remained rational, amused by ritual around scientific success.
He remained rational, amused by ritual around scientific success.
Science saved Earth; family credited divine intervention.
Science saved Earth; family credited divine intervention.
Hard words & meanings
| deflection | changing direction |
| protagonist | main character |
| narrator | person telling the story |
| conflict | struggle or problem |
| climax | most exciting point |
| theme | main message |
| scientist | see chapter context |
| rechecked | see chapter context |
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