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Foot Caught in the Bicycle Wheel

Vikram is taking young Rahul to school on his bicycle when Rahul's foot slips too close to the spinning wheel and gets scratched. Vikram stops at once to comfort him and clean the wound before they continue.

Rahul, Vikram

Key words and phrases

bicyclea two-wheeled vehicle moved by pedallingVikram was riding his bicycle to drop Rahul at school.
carrier seatthe extra seat at the back of a bicycle for a passengerRahul sat on the carrier seat behind his father.
spokesthe thin metal rods connecting the wheel's rim to its centreHis foot got too close to the spinning spokes.
wheelthe round part of a bicycle that turns as it movesRahul's foot slipped into the back wheel.
scratcha shallow cut or mark on the skinHe got a deep scratch on his foot.
bleedinglosing blood from a woundHis foot was bleeding a little after the scratch.
woundan injury to the skinVikram cleaned the wound carefully.
pedalthe part of a bicycle pushed with the foot to move itHe was pushing the pedal slowly through the crowd.
balanceto stay steady without falling overRahul struggled to keep his balance on the carrier seat.
suddenhappening quickly and without warningIt was a sudden, painful moment for Rahul.
painan uncomfortable feeling caused by injuryHe felt a sharp pain in his foot.
bandagea strip of cloth used to cover a woundVikram wrapped a bandage around his son's foot.
antiseptica substance used to prevent infection in a woundHe applied some antiseptic before the bandage.
comfortto make someone feel better after they are upset or hurtVikram tried to comfort Rahul after the fall.
handlebarthe part of a bicycle held to steer itRahul held tightly onto his father's shirt, not the handlebar.
slipto accidentally move out of placeHis foot slipped off the footrest.
carefulpaying close attention to avoid dangerVikram told him to be careful and keep his feet still.
stopto bring a moving vehicle to a haltVikram stopped the bicycle immediately.
cryto shed tears, often from pain or fearRahul started to cry from the sudden pain.
reliefa feeling of comfort after worry or pain endsRahul felt relief once the bandage was on.

Useful sentences

Dialogue

RahulPapa, stop! My foot, my foot!

VikramWhat happened? Hold on, I'm stopping right now.

RahulMy foot slipped into the wheel, it's bleeding!

VikramLet me see. It's just a scratch, don't worry.

RahulIt hurts a lot, Papa.

VikramI know, but it looks worse than it actually is.

VikramSit still, I have a handkerchief. Let me clean it a little.

RahulWill I still be able to go to school?

VikramYes, once we're home I'll put a proper bandage on it.

RahulOkay, Papa. Next time I'll keep my feet still.

Common mistakes

Quick quiz

1. What are "spokes" on a bicycle?

2. Complete: "His foot was ___ after the scratch."

3. A strip of cloth used to cover a wound is called a ___.

4. What does "antiseptic" help prevent?

5. What does "relief" mean here?

6. Complete: "Vikram tried to ___ Rahul after the fall."

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