CBSE Class 8 · English · It So Happened
The Fight
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 8 English.
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About the author
Ruskin Bond sets this story in Dehradun where two boys fight over a pool, then become best friends after honest combat.
Summary
Ranji discovered a smooth rock pool in the hills.
Ranji discovered a smooth rock pool in the hills.
Suraj, the warrior, said the pool was his.
Suraj, the warrior, said the pool was his.
They fought fiercely; neither won clearly.
They fought fiercely; neither won clearly.
They agreed to fight till one gives in - fair rules.
They agreed to fight till one gives in - fair rules.
Exhausted, they admired each other's courage.
Exhausted, they admired each other's courage.
Suraj offered lunch; Ranji taught swimming.
Suraj offered lunch; Ranji taught swimming.
Enemies became friends sharing the water.
Enemies became friends sharing the water.
Hard words & meanings
| combat | fight |
| protagonist | main character |
| narrator | person telling the story |
| conflict | struggle or problem |
| climax | most exciting point |
| theme | main message |
| discovered | see chapter context |
| warrior | see chapter context |
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