English Learning Resource (Reading, Writing, Vocabulary & Usage)

Reading
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions
below.

Less than a decade ago, most populations of polar bears were

considered healthy, even growing. But climate change is
impacting the population of this Arctic icon. In 2008, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service listed the polar bear in Alaska as
threatened. It was the first marine mammal listing under the
Endangered Species Act chalked up primarily to climate
change. Without help, polar bears could disappear from U.S.
shores by 2050.

Often referred to as the largest land carnivores in the world,

polar bears are actually marine mammals, and spend much of
their time on Arctic sea ice, often hundreds of miles from land.
Climate change is melting their icy habitat, making it
increasingly difficult to travel, hunt and raise their young. The
sea ice they depend on melts earlier each spring and forms
later each fall.

Oil and gas development also pose a major risk to polar bears.
The threat of oil spills can come not only from oil and gas
development but increasingly from unregulated arctic shipping.
There is still no proven method of cleaning up oil in broken sea-
ice conditions. An oil spill would not only harm polar bears, but
could also deplete their prey and contaminate their habitat.

A. Vocabulary & Language Skills

1. Choose the word from paragraph 1 that is closest in

meaning to ‘fit’:
a) growing b) healthy

2. The word ‘vanish’ most nearly means:

a) disappear b) marine

3. Find a word from the passage that means ‘danger or

threat’: __________
B. Inference & Understanding

1. Polar bears are described as marine mammals because:

2. Climate change is affecting polar bears mainly by:

3. The melting of sea ice impacts polar bears as it:

C. Analytical Thinking

1. Oil spills are dangerous for polar bears because they:

2. The situation of polar bears can best be described as:

D. Application-Based Response

1. State any two causes of climate change:

2. Suggest one way humans can help protect polar bears:

Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer the

given questions.
The young seagull was all alone on his ledge. His two brothers
and sisters had already flown away the day before. He felt
certain that his wings will never support him. So he slept under
the ledge. His mother and father had come around calling to
him harshly before flying but he couldn’t move.
Since then nobody had come and there was not a single scrap
of food left. Between him and his parents there was a deep
wide gulf. His mother was looking at him while pecking at the
fish and flew across to him with it. He leaned out eagerly trying
to get nearer to her but when she was just opposite him she
haltered her wings became motionless and the piece of fish
almost fell down. He was maddened by hunger and dived at the
fish. A terror seized him and his heart stood still. He could hear
nothing. The next moment he felt his wings spread outwards.
He could feel the tips of his wings cutting through the air. He
was no longer afraid.
He uttered a joyous scream. He soared high (flying up). He was
able to fly and commenced (to begin) himself to dive and soar.
(I) Tick the correct option.

1. In the first paragraph, which word has the same meaning as

‘sure’
a. certain b. support
c. before d. never
2. Tick the correct meaning of the word ‘terror’
a. security b. fear

c. pain d. safety

3. Which of the following word is opposite of word ‘Joyous’?

a. happy b. merry

c. enjoyable d. sad

4. ‘He soared high’. What does this mean?

a. He dived high at fish b. He flew high

c. He leaned out eagerly d. He was falling

down
5. ‘‘EGLDE’ is a jumbled word. It means a narrow flat surface
that comes out from a wall. Unscramble the word and find out
what is it?

a. GULF b. LEDGE

c. GELED d. DEEFED

6. Find a word in the passage that means the same as ‘a piece

of leftover food’.

a. Scrap b. He flew high

c. He leaned out eagerly d. He was falling

down

5. What did the young seagull see that made him afraid?

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6. What did you learn from this story?

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Q.3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the

given questions.
The founder of nuclear science in India and the man who
created the Tata Institute of fundamental research centre, Homi
J. Bhabha was a violinist and a painter too. He loved trees. Once
on his way to Research centre, he saw a rain tree being cut
down on Peddar Road in Mumbai. He inquired about it. He came
to know that the tree had been bought from the Municipal
Corporation. It was to be cut because it fell on the road.
When he reached the centre, he told S D Vaidya, Head of the
Landscape Architecture Division to look into the case. He
suggested that if they could transplant and save the tree.
Vaidya quickly visited the site and reported that the tree was
badly damaged. There was no point in transplanting it.
This angered Bhabha who immediately asked, ‘If you were a
doctor, would you not save a patient who had third degree
burns which had disfigured his face?’ Bhabha also ensured that
trees were planted on the hills surrounding the Research
centre. He even complained to the Prime Minister, Jawaharlal
Nehru, about the massacre of trees on Malabar Hill for a
housing complex and had them saved!
I. Complete the given statements
1) Name of the institute that Homi J. Bhabha found was
___________________________________________________________
2) The tree was being cut because
___________________________________
3) Bhabha complained to Prime Minister about
__________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_
II. Write True/ False in front of the given statements.
1) S D Vaidya was Head of the Landscape Architecture Division.
( )
2) A rain tree was cut down on Peddar Road in Delhi.
( )
3) Homi J. Bhabha was a violinist and a painter.
( )
III. Write any two hobbies of Homi J. Bhabha.
(Para.1)

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
IV. List any one incident that shows that Bhabha loved tree.
(Para.1)

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Q.4 Read the following poem carefully and answer the

given questions.
The leaves are fresh after the rain,
The air is cool and clear,
The sun is shining warm again,
The sparrows hopping in the lane,
And brisk and full of cheer,
And that is why we dance and play,
And that is the way we sing,
Calling out in voices gay,
This is the best day as we will have fun today,
It is a joyful thing, I say.
To be alive on such a day.
(I) Tick the correct option.

1. In the first line, which word has the same meaning as ‘new’
a. leaves b. fresh

2. Tick the correct meaning of the word ‘warm’

a. little hot b. shine

3. Which of the following word is opposite of word ‘Brisk’?

a. slow b. quick
4. ‘Calling out in voices gay’. What does this mean?

a. a joyful cheer b. shouting in anger

5. Tick the antonym of word ‘cool’

a. chill b. warm

6. Find a word in the passage that means the same as ‘lively’.

a. busy b. alive

5. Everything looks very fresh and new after the rain. Describe
any one scene from the poem?

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6. Does poet like the rainy day? Why or why not?

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Q.5 Read the following passage carefully and answer the

given questions.
Jian’s shoulders dropped and he let out a sigh. He stared glumly
at his bicycle. During school, someone had let the air out of
both his tyres. Now he would have to walk almost two
kilometers to get home, and he would have to carry his bike
too. There was no way he was going to leave it in the parking
overnight. There had been many problems lately with bikes left
there—they were either stolen or damaged.
Sighing, Jian hoisted his bicycle onto his shoulders and started
towards home. Before he reached the end of the road, he
stopped at his friend Arjun’s house and explained what had
happened. “That was a really rotten thing to do,” said Arjun.
“There is a petrol pump about two kilometers from here. I’ll
come with you and help.” Jian felt relieved.

A. Vocabulary in Context

1. Find a word from the passage that means feeling sad or

unhappy: __________

2. What does the word hoisted most nearly mean?

a) Dropped

b) Lifted with effort

c) Threw away

d) Pulled quickly

3. Replace the word rotten with a suitable word from your

own vocabulary: __________

B. Inference-Based Questions

1. Why did Jian feel worried about leaving his bicycle in the

parking overnight?

2. What can you infer about the person who let the air out of

the tyres?
 3. How did Jian feel after speaking to Arjun? What makes you

think so?

4. What does this situation tell you about Arjun as a friend?

C. Think & Reflect

1. If you were in Jian’s place, what would you have done

differently?

2. Suggest one way the school could prevent such incidents

in the future.

Q.6 Read the given passage carefully and answer the

given questions.

We know how light is usually produced. It is made by burning

things. We burn wax in a candle, oil in a lamp, and electricity in
an electrical bulb. But these things-candles and bulbs, give out
not only light but also a large amount of heat.
There are some living things which can give out light without
any heat at all. There are a large number of such living things.
Of these, fireflies and glow-worms are known to most of us. The
light given out by these insects is cold because it is not made
by burning anything. If they were they would get burnt up
themselves. These lights are produced by chemical changes in
their bodies.
A French scientist named Dubois found out that the glow-worm
gave out a glow because of a chemical. He called it ‘Luciferin’.
Later he found that Luciferin alone cannot give out light. It must
react with another chemical.
Fill in the blank with the right word/ words.

1. When we burn things, we get _______________________.

2. These lights are produced by chemical changes in insect’s

____________.

3. A ______________ scientist found out that the glow-worm gave

out a glow.

Read the passage carefully and write the same word for

the following words.

1. Chilly _______________ (Para.2)

2. Few _______________ (Para. 2)

Answer the following questions

1. Why the light given by glow-worms and fire-flies is cold?
(Para. 2)

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 2. What did the scientist named Dubois find later?
(Para. 3)
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Q.7 Read the passage carefully and answer the

questions below.

It started 20 years ago. One day, Jane Smith, a busy mom and a
loving wife, went shopping for new clothes. After a few hours of
searching, she came home exhausted and disappointed. In the
mid-80s, few manufacturers made clothes for women over
thirty. “Thousands of women in England have the same
problem, and I will help them,” – thought Mrs. Smith. With very
little money, no connections in the fashion world and a husband
who thought that her idea was crazy, the ambitious (motivated)
woman decided to start up her own business.
Jane designed her first collection of twenty clothing items,
bought suitable material and sewing machines, and hired
experienced tailors. The Smiths’ balcony turned into a
workshop. When the collection was ready, Jane offered it to a
famous chain of stores. To her surprise, they bought the whole
collection at once. When they asked her about the name of her
company, Jane looked at her husband, smiled and said: “Crazy
Mom”. The collection was sold in a very short time – women
liked Jane’s models. In a month, the manager of the chain
ordered more clothes from “Crazy Mom” and Jane had to hire
more people and find a bigger place for the workshop. The next
step was opening her own shop at the central train station in
Manchester.
Now “Crazy Mom” has 50 boutiques all over the world. Mr.
Smith left his job as an engineer and became head of the
company. Their four children also work in the company and,
according to Jane, this is what makes the business so
successful.
Questions
1. Why didn’t Jane manage to buy any clothes?
(Para.1)

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
2. What difficulties did Jane face when starting up her business?
(Para.1)

a) _______________________________________________________________________

b) _______________________________________________________________________

3. What special trait helped Jane succeed in her new career?

(Para. 1)

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
4. What did Mrs. Smith do in order to start her business? (Para. 2)

a) _______________________________________________________________________

b) _______________________________________________________________________

c) _______________________________________________________________________
5. Where did Jane sew her first collection?
(Para. 2)

__________________________________________________________________________

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Q.7. Read the following passage carefully and answers the given
questions.
The tiny humming bird gets its name from the sound it makes when flappi
its wings.
This colorful bird flaps its wings 50-60 times a second. By rapidly beating i
wings, the
humming bird can remain in the same position, fly backwards and even ris
straight up
like a helicopter.

The humming bird feeds on the nectar of flowers and little insects while
hovering in flight.
Its long, thin beak and hairy tongue are specially suited to probe the heart
of flowers.
This bird is remarkable for its red, blue and green colour. Although it is the
smallest bird
in the world, it will fearlessly attack crows and hawks that invade its
territory and nest.

The cup like nest it builds is an architectural wonder. Grass, moss and fibe
are woven
together with strings of cob webs to form a tiny nest about the size of a
walnut shell.
The nest holds two snow-white eggs. These are the smallest birds’ eggs in
the word.
When the eggs are hatched, the mother feeds the chicks by thrusting her
bill down
their throats. Then she regurgitates the sweet nectar from her stomach.
The pretty humming bird is found in the tropical regions of North and Sout
America
and in Cuba.
1. Choose the correct option to complete the given sentences.
1) The humming bird feeds on______________
a) The nectar of flower.
b) Both nectar flower and insect
2) It uses its long thin beak and hairy tongue to _______________
a) Eat insects while flying
b) Suck nectar from flowers
2. Answer the following questions briefly.
a) How do humming birds get their name? (para.1)
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b) Why does the humming bird beat its wings so rapidly?( para.1)
__________________________________________________________________________
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c) Why does the humming bird attack crows and hawks? ( para.3)
__________________________________________________________________________
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3. Find words in the passage which means the same as the
following.

a) Quickly and swiftly _________________________(find the missing letters

_a_p_d_y)
b) The sweet fluid produced by plants ______________________ (N is the firs
letter)
c) Enter forcibly _____________________(rearrange ‘EANIVD’)
d) Bring swallowed food up again to the mouth _______________(word star
with letter R)
4. From the passage note down the following
a) One examples of superlative degree of adjective
__________________________________________________________________________
_____
b) One examples of Subject-verb agreement.
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Q.9 Read the passage carefully and answer the

questions below

People plant some seeds, but most plants don't rely on people.
Plants rely on animals and wind and water to help scatter their
seeds.
Animals disperse seeds in several ways. First, some plants, like
the burr at left, have barbs or other structures that get tangled
in animal fur or feathers, and are then carried to new sites.
Other plants produce their seeds inside fleshy fruits that then
get eaten be an animal. The fruit is digested by the animal, but
the seeds pass through the digestive tract, and are dropped in
other locations. Some animals bury seeds, like squirrels with
acorns, to save for later, but may not return to get the seed. It
can grow into a new plant.
The kind of seeds which are often wind dispersed are smaller
seeds that have wings or other hair-like or feather-like
structures. Plants that produce windblown seeds, like the
dandelion shown in the video clip below, often produce lots of
seeds to ensure that some of the seeds are blown to areas
where the seeds can germinate.
Many aquatic plants and plants that live near
water have seeds that can float, and are carried by
water. Plants living along streams and rivers have
seeds that float downstream and therefore
become germinate at new sites. The size of the
seed is not a factor in determining whether or not a seed can
float. Some very large seeds, like coconuts, can float. Some
small seeds also float.
A. Vocabulary in Context
1. What does the word disperse most nearly mean?
a) Collect
b) Spread
c) Hide
d) Break
2. Find a word from the passage that means soft and juicy:
__________
 3. In the last paragraph, the word germinate most nearly
means:
a) Stop growing
b) Begin to grow
c) Float away
d) Dry up

B. Inference-Based Questions
1. Why do plants produce a large number of seeds,
especially those dispersed by wind?

2. How do animals help in seed dispersal even without

intending to? Explain with one example from the passage.

3. Why might it be beneficial for some seeds to float in

water?

4. What can you infer about the relationship between plants

and animals from this passage?

C. Think & Explain

1. How are seeds adapted (designed) for different methods
of dispersal? Give two examples.

2. Why is seed dispersal important for the survival of plants?

Q.10 Read the passage carefully and answer the

questions below.

Ghandhiji travelled a lot. He always travelled third class in

trains. He did so because all poor people in India travelled third.
Once Ganghiji got off at Bombay from a third class railway
compartment. Lots of people had come to meet him. Among
them were some American men and women. They went into
Ghandhiji’s compartment. They saw that it was very small.
“Why doesn’t he travel first?” asked one of the ladies.“I don’t
know. Let’s go to and ask him, ” replied one of the gentlemen.
“Mr Gandhi, we’ve come to ask you a question,” the gentleman
said to Gandhiji. “You’re the leader of the Indian people, but
you travel third. Please tell us why you travel third.”
Ghandhiji laughed and said, “The answer is very simple. I travel
third because there is no fourth.” He laughed again and the
American ladies and gentlemen laughed with him.
A. Vocabulary in Context
1. Find a word from paragraph 3 that means easy: __________
2. What does the word compartment most nearly mean?
a) A large hall
b) A section of a train
c) A station platform
d) A waiting room
3. Replace the word curious with a suitable word of your own:
__________

B. Inference-Based Questions
1. Why did Gandhiji choose to travel in third class, even
though he could afford better comfort?

2. What can you infer about Gandhiji’s personality from his

choice of travel?

3. Why were the American visitors surprised when they saw

Gandhiji’s compartment?
 4. What did Gandhiji mean when he said, “I travel third
because there is no fourth”?

C. Think & Reflect

1. What values does this incident teach us?

2. If you met Gandhiji, what question would you ask him and
why?

11. Read the passage carefully.

ONAM

Onam is the most popular festival of Kerala. It is a harvest festival. An

interesting story tells us why it is celebrated. It is said that there was
once a great demon king called Mahabali in Kerala. The gods were
worried that he would become too powerful, so they asked Lord Vishnu
for help. Vishnu, in the form of a dwarf called Vamana, carried out a plan by
which Mahabali left the earth. The gods were relieved. But since Mahabali
was a good ruler and loved by his people, he was allowed to return to the
earth once a year. Onam is supposed to be the day when Mahabali returns
to visit his people, and the festival is celebrated to welcome his visit. People
clean and decorate their houses. Ten days before Onam, decorations are
made with flowers in every home.

At Trichur, elephants take part in a grand procession. As part of the

celebrations, kathakali dancers wearing bright costumes, act out famous folk
tains.

The boat race, or vallamakali is one of the main events of this festival.
About a hundred men row huge boats. Drums are played and songs are
sung. Over each boat there are scarlet silk umbrellas decorated with tassels
 and gold coins. The snake , boat race of Alleppey is the most famous. In the
evening, girls perform a dance around a big brass lamp. A grand display of
fireworks marks the end of the festivities.

Onam is the most colourful festival of Kerala and a major tourist attraction.

A. Vocabulary in Context

1. Find a word from the passage that means celebrations: __________

2. What does the word procession most nearly mean?

a) A type of dance

b) A formal march or parade

c) A place of worship

d) A group of houses

3. Replace the word grand with a suitable word of your own: __________

B. Inference-Based Questions

1. Why were the gods worried about Mahabali?

2. What can you infer about Mahabali’s relationship with his people?
3. Why do people clean and decorate their homes during Onam?

4. How do the celebrations of Onam reflect the culture and traditions of

Kerala?

C. Think & Explain

1. Why is Onam considered a major tourist attraction?

2. Which part of the festival do you find most interesting and why?

D. Complete the Sentences

1. Onam is a _____________________ festival.

2. The gods asked _________________ for help.

3. Trichur is famous for ________________________.

4. Alleppey is famous for _______________________.

5. A grand display of fireworks marks ______________________________.

 E. Match the Following

(a) Mahabali dwarf

(b) Vamana demon king

(c) Kathakali dance

(d) Vallamkali boat race

12 Read the passage carefully.

THE BEGINNING OF WRITING
It is very likely that the earliest drawings and paintings were charms rather
than works of art. Man drew the picture of a beast with an arrow or spear
stuck in its heart and believed that it would bring him luck when he went out
hunting next, that it would somehow help him to kill the animal when he met
it in the forest. Thus, drawing and painting gave him the chance not only to
use his skills but also to express his fears and hopes.

As man progressed, he wanted his pictures to express his thoughts, hopes, and
fears more clearly. This led to the invention of writing. The early Egyptians
used a form of picture writing, but they must have found that these symbols
took too much time and trouble to make. In time, simpler forms of writing
came into use.

The invention of writing marked a great change in human affairs. Great

thinkers could now write down their thoughts for those who came after them.
Their work was no longer lost when they died; it was handed down to others
who could continue the work. Books became treasure-houses of knowledge
and great thoughts.

Kings and nobles kept a few people at their courts whose only work was to
make copies of famous books. Priests all over the world set apart a few of
their order for the same purpose. But making copies by hand was slow work.
Only a few copies could be made in a lifetime of hard work.

Books or their copies were few and costly. Scholars had to travel hundreds of
kilometres before they could find the book of their choice. It is, therefore, no
wonder that few people could read and write.

Answer these questions

(a) What purpose did the earliest drawings serve?

________________________________________________________________

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____________

(b) What led to the invention of writing?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

____________

Complete these sentences.

(a) Through drawing and painting, man was able to

(i)

__________________________________________________________

(ii)

__________________________________________________________

(b) The earliest writing of man was in the form of ____________________

________________________________________________________________
(c) Two changes due to the invention of writing were

(i)

___________________________________________________________

(ii)

___________________________________________________________

Match these words with their meanings.

(a) charm sign representing something

(b) invention storehouse of valuable things

(c) symbol magic spell

(d) treasure – house something not thought of before

[Link] the following passage carefully.

David Ceci was fourteen years old and could not swim when he fell out of his
father's boat in Italy. He was drowning when dolphin Filippo came to his
rescue. Filippo had been a popular tourist attraction in that part of Italy for
two years. While David's father was still unaware that his son had fallen into
the water, Filippo was pushing him up out of the water to safety. The dolphin
bore down on the 1-Oat and got close enough for David's father to grab the
boy.

Later, David said, "When I realised it was Filippo pushing me, I grabbed on to
him."

David's father said, "Filippo is a hero. It seems impossible how an animal could
have done something like that to save a human life."
 Filippo has lived in the waters off Italy, since he became separated from a
visiting school of dolphins. A researcher said, "He does not have the-slightest
fear of humans. I'm not surprised he should have done such a wonderful thing
as to save a human."

A. Vocabulary in Context

1. Find a word from the passage that means saving someone from danger:
__________

2. What does the word rescue most nearly mean?

a) Leave behind
b) Help and save
c) Watch carefully
d) Call loudly

3. Replace the word hero with a suitable word of your own: __________

B. Inference-Based Questions

1. How did Filippo help David during the incident?

2. Why was David’s father surprised by what Filippo did?

3. What can you infer about Filippo’s behaviour towards humans?

4. Why do you think Filippo stayed near humans after being separated from
other dolphins?

C. Think & Reflect

1. What does this story teach us about animals?

2. Have you ever heard of or seen an animal helping a human? Describe briefly.
14. Read the passage

HELEN KELLER
Helen Keller was a bright and cheerful girl. When she was less
than two-years old, she had a high fever which left her deaf
and blind. After that she felt lost. She would hold on to her
mother's skirt to get around. She made up signs with her
hands so she could talk to her family. But this did not work all
the time. As she grew, she became very angry because she
couldn't hear or talk.

The family knew that they had to do something to help her.

They found a teacher named Anne Sullivan for her. This changed Helen's life.
Miss Sullivan taught Helen the signs for the letters of the English alphabet.
Then, she wrote the words on Helen's hand to communicate with her.
One day, Miss Sullivan led Helen to the water pump and pumped water on
her hand. She spelled the letters W-A-T-E-R as the water ran over Helen's
hand. She did this over and over again. Helen understood that the word
"water" meant the water which she felt pouring over her hand. She ran
everywhere asking Miss Sullivan the names of different things and Miss
Sullivan would spell the words on her hand. This opened up a whole new
world for Helen. Soon, she learned to read the Braille script as well.

When Helen went to college, her teacher Miss Sullivan went with her and
tapped the words of the instructors on Helen's hand. Helen wrote her
book called, The Story of My Life while she was in college. She became famous
and travelled around the world speaking to groups of people. She met
many important and well known people as she travelled.

A. Vocabulary in Context

1. Find a word from the passage that means unable to hear: __________

2. What does the word communicate most nearly mean?

a) To travel
b) To share ideas or feelings
 c) To read books
d) To play games

3. Replace the word famous with a suitable word of your own: __________

B. Inference-Based Questions

1. How did Helen’s illness affect her life in her early years?

2. Why did Helen often feel angry and frustrated?

3. How did Anne Sullivan’s teaching change Helen’s life?

4. What can you infer about Helen Keller’s determination and character?

C. Think & Explain

1. How did Helen finally understand the meaning of the word “water”? Why was
this moment important?

2. What challenges do you think Helen faced while studying in college?

D. Evidence-Based MCQ

1. Helen’s family supported her mainly by:

a) Ignoring her difficulties
b) Finding a teacher to help her
c) Sending her away
d) Teaching her themselves

E. Reflect & Connect

 1. What lesson do you learn from Helen Keller’s life?

2. If you were Helen, what would have been the most difficult part of your
journey? Why?

15. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.

After entering the wolf family, Mowgli spent many happy years with Mother
and Father Wolf and the four cubs. He was very close to Mother Wolf and the
oldest cub. Grey Brother with whom he played and hunted a lot. Father Wolf
taught him the meaning of everything in the jungle, Mowgli learnt from him
how to listen and observe.

He recognized the rustle in the grass, the breath of the night air; he heard
every note of the owls, every scratch of a bat’s claws, and every splash of little
fish jumping in the river. All this was very important to Mowgli if he was to
survive in the jungle. When he was not learning he sat out in the sun and
slept, and ate and went to sleep again. When he felt dirty or hot, he swam in
the forest pools and when he wanted honey or nuts he climbed up the trees
for them.

He played and made friends with almost all the animals in the jungle. Mowgli
grew up to be strong and agile. He could swim well, run fast, climb tall trees
and swing from branch to branch. Baloo, the old bear taught him the laws of
the jungle, and he was delighted to have such a clever pupil. Baloo adored
Mowgli, but he was a strict teacher and he would sometimes smack him hard
with his paws when Mowgli was naughty.

A. Vocabulary in Context

1. Find a word from the passage that means to remain alive: __________

2. Find a word that means to watch carefully and attentively: __________

3. What does the word agile most nearly mean?

a) Weak
b) Quick and active
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d) Careless

B. Inference-Based Questions

1. Why was it important for Mowgli to learn how to listen and observe carefully?

2. What can you infer about the relationship between Mowgli and Grey Brother?

3. How did the jungle environment help Mowgli develop his skills?

4. Why do you think Baloo was both loving and strict with Mowgli?

C. Think & Explain

1. What activities did Mowgli enjoy when he was not learning?

2. How would you describe Mowgli’s personality and abilities as he grew up?

D. Reflect & Connect

1. Do you think Mowgli’s life in the jungle was easy or challenging? Give reasons.

2. What can we learn from Mowgli’s way of learning from nature?

16. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions
Recently an auto rickshaw driver, Dewan was rewarded by the Mumbai police.
Dewan was so poor that he could hardly make his two ends meet. His sick
mother and a school going son were his responsibilities. his wife worked as a
helper in factory. One day, a passenger had left a bad full of cash in his auto.
Dewan not only handed over a bag to police but also helped them in identifying
the owner. When the owner checked his bag, not a rupee was found missing.
Dewan was honored not only by police but also by then owner of the bag, even
the press interviewed him. Dewan had received a flat-all for free. His mother
was being given free treatment. His son was admitted to a well reputed school.
A. Vocabulary in Context
1. Find a word from the passage that means given as a reward or
recognition: __________
2. What does the phrase “make his two ends meet” most nearly mean?
a) Live comfortably
b) Struggle to manage basic needs
c) Save a lot of money
d) Spend freely
3. Replace the word honored with a suitable word of your own:
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B. Inference-Based Questions
1. What does Dewan’s action reveal about his values and character?

2. Why do you think Dewan chose to return the bag despite his financial
struggles?

3. What can you infer about society’s response to honesty from this
incident?
 4. How did Dewan’s life change after the incident?

C. Think & Analyse

1. Do you think Dewan would have been equally praised if he had kept the
money? Why or why not?

2. What message does this story give about honesty and integrity?

D. Evidence-Based MCQ
1. Dewan returned the bag mainly because:
a) He was afraid of punishment
b) He believed in honesty
c) He did not need money
d) Someone forced him
E. Vocabulary
1. Write the opposites:
• well → __________
• wealthy → __________
2. Frame meaningful sentences:
• Treatment: ______________________________________________
• Responsibilities: _________________________________________

17 Read the following passage carefully

Nita and her friends are very excited. Their teachers, Ms Das has promised to
take them to a famous wildlife sanctuary a few miles away from their city. “We
have to leave early,” said the teacher. “The school bus will take us to the
sanctuary. Bring packed lunch, some snacks and a water bottle. You must also
remember to carry your identity card always be together and not wander off by
yourself.” “Will you please tell us something about the sanctuary, Madam”?
asked Nita , her eyes sparkling with happiness.
“The sanctuary is only ten years old, but it is a home to many wild animals and
birds. You will find tigers, lions, bears, leopards, elephants, wolves, monkeys
and a number if rare, beautiful birds. We will take the safari and you can bring
your binoculars, if you have them. Safari means you will see the animals
roaming free in the forest, while you will be in the protected vehicle. “The
children looked at each other in delight. What a wonderful experience it would
be to see the animals wandering about free in the forest.
A. Vocabulary in Context
1. Find a word from the passage that means moving around freely:
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2. What does the word sanctuary most nearly mean?
a) A playground
b) A protected place for animals
c) A market
d) A school
3. Replace the word delight with a suitable word of your own: __________

B. Inference-Based Questions
1. Why were Nita and her friends feeling excited even before the trip?

2. What can you infer about Ms Das as a teacher from the instructions she
gave?

3. Why is it important for the children to stay together and not wander off?

4. How does a safari help both animals and visitors?

C. Think & Analyse
1. Why do you think wildlife sanctuaries are important for animals?

2. How might this trip help the children learn beyond the classroom?

D. Evidence-Based Response
1. What preparations were the students asked to make for the trip?

2. Why were the students encouraged to bring binoculars?

E. Vocabulary
1. Frame meaningful sentences:
• famous: ______________________________________________
• delight: ______________________________________________

18. Read the given passage carefully:

Apples are available round the year now and come from many different
parts of the world too. Some are tart, some spicy, other juicy or
crunchier than the last.

Why not try a new variety? You’ll get some newly discovered health
benefits. Aim for an apple a day to ward off brain disease- apples
contains powerful anti-oxidants that protect brain cells from dying. Be
 sure to et apples with skin since unpeeled apples provide plentiful
nutrients that have fighting qualities against brain diseases.

Protects against cancer- when the natural fiber in apples digests in the
intestines, it helps to fight the formation of cancer cells, according to a
new research from Germany.

Prevents high blood pressure- people who eat apples are 37 percent less
likely to have high blood pressure.

A. Vocabulary & Understanding

1. Tick (✔) the correct answer:

(i) The word opposite in meaning to ‘dry’ is:

(a) spicy (b) juicy (c) tart (d) crunchy

(ii) Apples eaten with their skin are called:

(a) peeled apples (b) fresh apples
(c) unpeeled apples (d) ripe apples

(iii) The word ‘protect’ means:

(a) guard (b) look after
(c) save from harm (d) all of these

(iv) Apples contain natural fibre that __________ in the intestine:

(a) digests (b) stays (c) floats (d) grows

(v) A word from the passage that means ‘strong’:

(a) plenty (b) gentle (c) anti-oxidant (d) powerful

(vi) A word from the last paragraph that means ‘stops’:

(a) less (b) protects (c) prevents (d) pressure
B. Inference & Reasoning

1. Eating apples regularly helps the body to stay healthy because:

2. Apples are considered beneficial for the brain as they:

3. Eating unpeeled apples is more beneficial since they:

C. Think & Apply

1. Complete the statement:

“An apple a day…” __________________________________________

2. State one reason why apples are called a protective food:

[Link] the given passage carefully.

We should always follow the proverb ‘Early to bed and early to rise,
makes a man healthy and wise’. We should also remember that morning
exercises and evening walks are good for health.

So we should get up early in the morning before sunrise. We should not

forget to brush our teeth twice a day. We should take our bath daily.

Good food is necessary for good health. We must not take too much
food. We must take green vegetables and fresh fruits in our meals. We
should also chew our food properly.

A. Understanding & Inference

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“Early to bed and early to rise…”
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2. Following this routine helps a person become:

3. Healthy habits mentioned in the passage include:

B. Concept-Based Responses

1. A balanced diet should include:

2. Eating too much food can:

C. Think & Apply

1. Write any two daily habits that help maintain good health:

2. Why is it important to chew food properly?

20 Read the given passage carefully.

There was a small island named Tanaiya in the Indian Ocean. In the middle
of the island was a beautiful lake of very clear water. A girl lived in a
small hut by the lakeside. Her name was Aina.

Aina loved nothing more than swimming in the lake all day long. One
day, while she was swimming, she felt something passing by, touching
 her body. She got such a fright that she stopped swimming, jumped
upon the bank, and ran towards her hut.

Next day the same thing happened again, but then she saw that it was
an eel. The eel wriggled away and Aina went on swimming. It became a
daily practice. After a few days, both of them started swimming side by
side in the blue waters of the lake.

One day, after a long swim, when she came out of the water and sat upon
the beach, the eel also swam out of the lake. Aina’s eyes opened wide in
great surprise. The eel changed its shape and within moments, there
stood a man infront of her.

A. Complete the Sentences

1. In the middle of the island was a ______________________________.

2. The second time, Aina realised that the thing in the water was
______________________________.

3. To Aina’s surprise, the eel ______________________________.

B. Vocabulary in Context

1. Find words from the passage that mean the opposite of:
• hated → __________
• narrow → __________

2. What does the word wriggled most nearly mean?

a) Moved slowly in a twisting way
b) Jumped high
c) Floated still
d) Ran fast

C. Inference & Understanding

 1. Aina felt frightened at first because:

2. Over time, Aina’s feelings towards the eel changed as:

3. The event at the beach can be described as:

D. Think & Reflect

1. This story shows that not everything unknown is:

2. Describe Aina’s reaction when the eel transformed:

Writing
1. Think of a place you have visited (or would love to
visit) that you believe is perfect for a holiday. Write a
persuasive essay convincing readers that this
destination is the best choice for a vacation.
Use connectors (e.g., moreover, therefore, in addition),
strong verbs, and figurative language to make your
arguments clear and compelling.
You may include:
• Reasons why this destination is special
• Exciting activities and experiences
• What makes it better than other places
• Why people should not miss visiting it

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2. An incident from the childhood of George Washington,
the first President of the U.S.A., is given below in an
outline form. Develop it in the form of a story.
Received axe from father as a gift
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 Father back – felt sad to see the flowerbeds cleaned out –
thought to punish the person who did that.
 George was scared – went up to father- I did it
 Father liked his honesty – forgave – George promised not
to repeat.

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3 Last night, you twisted your left ankle while playing in the park. Your
foot is swollen, and you also have a fever. The doctor has advised at least
four days of rest. Write a letter to the Principal requesting four days’ leave.
You may use these clues to get started:
-Use the format of formal letter
-Introduce yourself/ your class
-How did you get this problem?
-What did your doctor advice?
-Conclude the letter
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4. You woke up one morning to discover that you had been
gifted a special ability you had always dreamed of. Write a story
of at least 200 words describing this experience. Use
connectors (e.g., suddenly, however, therefore), strong verbs,
and figurative language to make your writing vivid and
engaging.
Include the following in your story:
• What the special ability was
• Why you had always wished for it
• Any challenges or unexpected problems you faced
• How you felt while experiencing this ability

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1. Read the following story and imagine a different

ending. Then write your own version using connectors
(e.g., however, therefore, meanwhile), strong verbs,
and figurative language to make your writing vivid
and engaging. Include at least 10 powerful adjectives
and underline them in your favourite colour.
Lucy and her three friends were playing in the forest. Lucy took
her little dog along with her. The children planned to play hide-
and –seek. They began to look for the best places to hide.
After many hours of fun, the children suddenly realized that
they were deep in the forest. It was getting dark. It was time to
go home but they could not find the way back. They were lost!
Your holidays have just ended. You cannot wait to return to
school to tell your classmates about the one day you spent
during the holidays that you considered most interesting and
memorable. Write about that day during your holiday.
Helpful hints to get you started:
 Where you went
 How the weather was that day
 What happened that day
 Why it was the most interesting and unforgettable day
 What you did that day

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6. Imagine that the electricity went off in your entire area for three days in
the middle of winter. What problems would you experience? Which of these
problems could you solve, and how would you solve them? On this page
write at least 12 problems and a practical solution for each. You may use
another page if you need more room.

Problems Solutions

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7.A friend has just given you a super present! Write a letter to your friend
to appreciate his/her thoughtfulness. Be as imaginative as you can. There
should be minimum 10 sentences in the body of the letter.
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 [Link] about your neighborhood. What could be done to improve its
appearance? What could be done to improve it in other ways? Write your
realistic ideas below and use another page if you need more room.
IDEAS FOR IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF MY

NEIGHBORHOOH:

1. ________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________________________

6. ________________________________________________________________

OTHER WAYS MY NEIGHBOURHOOD COULD BE IMPROVED

1. ________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________________________
[Link] can you and your family save money around the house? List at least
10 practical ways for your family to economize.
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2. _____________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________________

6. _____________________________________________________________

7. _____________________________________________________________

8. _____________________________________________________________

9. _____________________________________________________________

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[Link] on your imagination and think of five different uses for each
object listed below. If the object needs to be altered for use, briefly
describe this.

AN EMPATY PLASTIC DETERGENT/SHAMPOO BOTTLE:

1. ________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________

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5. ________________________________________________________

A SOCKS:

1. ________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________________
 New Year’s Resolutions
[Link]’s that time of year again! Think of 10 realistic New Year’s resolutions
you could make. Write them below and circle the six you think are best.
Place a star by the ones you think no one else would have thought of.
1. _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________________

6. _____________________________________________________________

7. _____________________________________________________________

8. _____________________________________________________________

9. _____________________________________________________________

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[Link] each raindrop list something really different to do on a rainy day.
These should be the things you could really do.
 [Link] you are a polar bear! What would you love to see and do?
What would you fear? Think of at least 05 really creative ideas for
each questions.

-What would you love to see and do?

-What would you fear?
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 14.A ferocious tiger has gotten loose from his cage at the zoo! It’s up to
you to think of some really unusual ways to send him back. Write at
least 10 ideas and circle the four you think no one would have
thought of.

1. _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________________

6. _____________________________________________________________

7. _____________________________________________________________

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9. _____________________________________________________________

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Space for more ideas:

[Link] that you have a real dinosaur egg that is about to hatch! You
need to sell the egg but whom could you sell it to and what could they
do with it? Begin writing ten interesting and imaginative ideas below.
Provide as much detail as you can for each idea. Ideas 1 and 2 have
been started for you.
1. I could sell it to an amusement park owner. He or she could
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2. I could sell it to a witch. She could
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 Grammar

1. There is one word missing (pronoun) in the following paragraph. A

slash (/) has been placed there. Write the missing pronoun in the
space provided. The first one has been done as an example.

The boy at last saw Ramu’s pet

cat. The cat was big and/did not It
liked/ at all. But for ramu/ was a ____________________________

very brave and / had ____________________________

decided that this time he would
not let anyone harm /. It was ____________________________

surprising how every pet that/ had ____________________________

vanished. One day / found the cat ____________________________

missing. He asked the boys where/was ___________________________
although/ had hidden the cat, they ___________________________

said they knew nothing.

2. The following paragraph has an error of pronouns in each line

against a blank is shown. The error has been underlined. Write the
correct pronoun in the space provided. The first one has been done
for you:

I first met R.K Narayanan when they was he

living in mysore. His worked in the
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mornings. I accompanied them on her
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walks through the bazaar. She walked ____________________________
very slowly. He stopped at shops and
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introduced myself to the shopkeepers.
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We resumed their leisurely stroll. When
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his was in Delhi, he dropped as often ____________________________
as him could to chat with myself.
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3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles (a/an/the) and complete

the story. First one is done for you.

It was a hot day and ----------- creatures in --------- jungle were restless.

------------ crow was thirsty. He went to --------- water hole from where he

regularly had -------- sip. It was dry and there was not even ----------- drop to

quench his thirst.

As he flew around looking for water, he saw ---------- pitcher on -----------------

piece of rock beneath ------------ tree. Happily, he sat down on its rim and tried

to drink from it. ------------- water was deep inside at ------------ bottom of

------------ pitcher and ----------- crow could not reach it.

-------------- crow tried to topple ----------- pitcher but it was too heavy. As he

sat there sadly, ----------- bright idea flashed through his mind. He looked about

and found pebbles lying around. He picked them up one by one and dropped
them into --------- pitcher. ----------- water level rose to ----------- neck of

------------ pitcher.

As ------------ crow was about to dip his beak into ----------- water, ------------fox,

who was watching --------- crow from behind ---------- tree, came charging.

------------ crow flapped his wings with all his might and flew to -----------

topmost branch of ----------- tree.

“Thank you Mr. crow,” said ------------ fox. “I was too was thirsty even to try

and find ----------- way to get to ------------ water at ------------------ pitcher. I

know that you are clever. But now you know that you are not cleverer than me.”

------------ fox happily drank ----------- water as ---------- crow watched him from

---------- topmost branch of ---------- tree.

4. Rewrite the following story put articles (a/an/the) wherever required.

Once there lived beautiful princess in Greece. Her name was Atlanta. She was

fast runner and no one could beat her in race. She announced that she would

marry prince who would be able to win race against her. Extremely handsome

prince came forward. He was eager suitor for princess. Day before race was to

start, goddess appeared before prince. She gave him three golden apples and

told him to throw one of them in Atlanta’s path as she runs past him.

Prince followed instructions of goddess. Moment Atlanta ran past him, he threw

one of golden apples in front of her. It was so glittering and alluring that

princess stopped to pick it up. Prince got ahead of her. But Atlanta again left
him behind. Following advice of goddess, prince made use of two other golden

apples also. He won race. He was most lucky person.

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5. There is an error related to articles (a/an/the) and determiners

(many/some/that/those/their/any/few) in each line of the following
passage. Underline the error and write the correct word in the blanks
given:-
Once there was the cap seller. He had (a) ----------------

a bag which contained much caps (b) ----------------

in it. It was hot. He sat down under (c) ----------------

the tree to rest. He slept there (d) ---------------

for any time. He woke up and (e) ---------------

found their bag empty. There (f) ----------------

wasn’t some cap in it. He (g) ---------------

looked up and saw more monkeys (h) ---------------

sitting on the tree.

All this monkeys wore caps. He shouted (i) ----------------

“Return his caps.” But the monkeys (j) ----------------

shook his heads.

6. Read the following conversation between Anita and Sam and fill in

the correct forms of the verbs given in the brackets. Few are already

done for you!

Anita: Where are you going (go), Sam?

Sam: I__________ (go) to the market to buy sweets. _________you

__________ (want) any?

Anita: No thanks. You are always buying sweets.

Sam: Yes, I like (like) them very much. My brother also likes (like) them.

Don’t you

like (not like) them?

Anita: I_____________ (not like) them very much. They ________ (spoil) your

teeth.

Sam: But I___________(love)them. I___________ (eat) lots of them.

Anita: Take care. You are going to spoil your teeth.

7. Fill in the blanks with the correct simple present tense forms of the

verbs given in brackets. First one is done for you!

(Clue: s/es only with the singular subject. E.g. He plays with his ball.)

Gabbar has been in this job for over a year now. He now lives (live/lives) on the

pavements, has already experienced the chill of the winter once

and___________ (do not/does not seem) too worried about the ones to come.

He ____________(like/likes)his freedom and certainly_________(do not/does

not miss his brother’s nagging ,which means he__________ (work/works)

whenever he __________(feel/feels) like it, and that is not too often.

Gabbar________(come/comes)from a village near Jaipur. There ________

(is/are) a slight difference in the language he________ (speak/speaks) and

Raju,s native tongue, but they________(seem/seems)to get on well enough. His

parents ___________ (has/have) a small farm, and when the earnings

___________ (is/are) not enough, they_________ (work/works) as hired

labourers on the bigger farms nearby.

8. Read the following conversation between Anu and Reeta and fill in

the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets. Few are already done

for you!

(Clue: Use Present/ Past Perfect tense)

Anu: Have you been to Mumbai?

Reeta: Yes, I have been. I _____ (go) with your parents?

Anu: ________ you ________ (go) with your parents?

Reeta: No, I ________ (go) with my class. We ____________(travel)by a

coach.

Anu: What__________ you __________ (see) in Mumbai?

Reeta: We__________ (see) the gateway of India, and also __________ (visit)

the Elephanta caves.

 9. Insert simple present, present continuous or present perfect forms of

the verbs given in the brackets. Some fill ups are already filled for

you!

Our neighbour, Mrs. Rao, died some months ago and ever since then we had

(Have) to look after her cat, Pushy. You might say that we have inherited

(Inherit) him but in fact he decided to come to us and he has now made

(Now, make) himself one of the family. He came to us the day after Mrs. Rao’s

death. He simply walked in and claimed our attention as a right. We ………..

……. (Own) several cats, but no one was (Be) so tyrannical as pushy. He

…….……..…. (Learn) his likes and dislikes concerning food. Over the past few

weeks I have been trying to write a novel, and pushy has been helping me, or

so he seems to make him sit somewhere else, but in vain. What is annoying is

that after I work (Works) for ten minutes or so, he comes (Come) and pats

the paper in the typewriter. Perhaps he ……………….. (Want) me to correct

what I ……….……… (Write)! Of course, with these interruptions I ……….

……. (Make) slower progress than usual. I …………… (Wonder) how to

convince pushy that he is not an author, but I have not yet found (Not yet

find) a way to do so. I …………….. (Never, hear) of a cat writing a book!

[Link] the following passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate

forms of verbs given in brackets. You can use any tense form as

required. Few are already done for you.

While buying (Buy) gardening tools, one has to be careful. Once you

determine (Determine) which tools you ……………….. (Require), you ……..

……… (Have) to visit the nearby market soon to pick and choose the right

tools. One should never ….……………. (Buy) a tool which has handled that

was painted to hide the poor quality of the wood underneath. Handles made of

sheets of fibreglass are (Be) stronger but they ………… (Be) expensive.

My father loves (Love) gardening and he recently bought (Buy) a few

tools. He also …………… (Get) a clipper and lawn mower. One of our most

energetic discussions …….……… (Focus) on how to take good care of plants. I

like ………….……… (Use) the pruning knife to cut off shoots from the small

lemon tree. Together, we will participate (Participate) in the upcoming

“Garden Festival” next week.

[Link] was asked to write an appraisal of his family. He wrote the

same but the paper got wet in rain and hence certain words could not

be deciphered. Write the words and complete the appraisal. Few are

already done
Soft, for you
eldest, !
famous, poor, royal, religious, good, younger, taller, stronger

I belong to a royal family of zamindars. My grandfather, Rai Bahadur

Dhirendra was famous for his generosity. The ____________________ people

worshipped him. My father is agovernment officer and is a

__________________ polo player. My mother belongs to thefamily of doctors

and academicians. She is soft spoken and is very ____________________.

Among the siblings, I am the ____________________ and my sister is two

years younger to me. Though I am ____________________ than her, yet she

is ____________________ than me.

[Link] in the blanks with the correct degree of adjective given in the

bracket. First two are already done for you!

An elephant is considered to be the wisest (wise) of all animals. It is stronger

(strong) and ____________________ (big) than a giraffe even. It can eat

____________________ (much) food than any other animal. It is the

____________________ (faithful) creature in the jungle.

[Link] the passage given below there is one adjective missing in each line.

A slash (/) has been marked in the place where the word is missing.

Simple, small, wooden, big, greedy, clear, bigger, clean

One day a dog found a / bone small

to eat. He was carrying it home

to chew. He had to cross a / clear

stream by walking on a / bridge. _________________________

As he walked, he saw his / _________________________

reflection in the / water. _________________________

Thinking it was another / dog _________________________

with a / bone, he decided _________________________

to have that also. The / dog _________________________

opened his mouth and the

bone fell. The moral of this / _________________________

story is that those who are greedy

often loose what they have.

[Link] a suitable adverb from the box to complete the paragraph

Bravely, before, brightly, suddenly, quietly, clearly, smoothly, everywhere
given below:

The night was lit brightly by the moon. I lay quietly on my bed. I could

see the clouds gliding ______________________ across the sky. There seemed

to be peace ______________________. I was about to sleep when

______________________ there was a painful cry. I heard it

______________________. I had never heard such a painful cry

______________________. I went to the window ______________________

to see what or who it was.

[Link] the letter Rohan wrote to his friend Kartik. Fill in the blanks

with suitable adverbs given in the box.

Finally, too, always, loudly, encouragingly, never, yesterday, nervously, proudly, happily

Dear Kartik,
How are you? Today I am always happy for you. Yesterday I was

awarded the ‘Best Student Scholarship’ at the annual function. I heard my name

being announced _____________________________. As I walked

_______________________ to the stage, my heart was beating

_____________________________. My parents waved

______________________ at me. My teacher, who has

_____________________________ motivated me smiled

________________________ at me. I have _____________________________

been so happy in my life. _____________________________ I have made

everyone proud of me.

Do write how you feel about your friend.

With lots of love

Rohan

[Link] a time adverb on each line. Use words from the list given

below. Do not use words more than once.

Before, continuously, early, eventually, finally, first, frequently, immediately, last night,
lately, never, now, often, once, periodically, rarely, sometimes, soon, then, today, tonight,
tomorrow, usually.
Gautam usually loses his glasses. They are always found in odd places. His

glasses were _____________________________found on the drinking

fountain. _____________________________, he left them on the ground next

to the hockey field. _________________, the dog found them and chewed

them. His mother is taking him to get new glasses _____________________.

Gautam promised _____________________________ to leave his glasses lying

around again. Nitya is _____________________________wide awake and

attentive. She is very tired __________________. Nitya did not get much

sleep_____________________________. Her baby brother cried

_________________. _____________________________, she drifted off to

sleep. We hope they both sleep better _____________.

[Link] the most suitable adverb from the brackets to complete

these sentences.

1. A very (clever/cleverly) scholar was coming into town for a debate. All

the scholars of the court were (afraid/anxiously) of facing him. They

(quick/quickly) left town giving one excuse or another. The sultan was

(really/real) worried. He didn’t want to lose face. So he

(instantly/instant) sent a messenger to Hodja Nasiruddin.

2. “Oh, is that so? Let me meet this scholar,” said the Hodja (calm/calmly)

hopping onto his donkey.

3. At the city square the Hodja met the scholar making his way to the

Sultan’s palace followed by his (long/lengthily) train of disciples.

4. “No outsider can meet the scholars of our city unless he (first/firstly)

defeats a common man in debate,” declared the Hodja to the scholar.

5. “You can put your (difficult/difficulty) questions to me. I am a common

man.”
 6. “Very well,” said the arrogant scholar. “Where is the centre of the

(whole/wholly) earth?”

7. “Down here,” said the Hodja (at once/once). “If you don’t believe me

you can measure the earth yourself,” replied the Hodja.

8. “How many stars are there in the sky?” the scholar asked (next/nextly).

9. “There are as many stars as there are hairs on my (dark/darkly) donkey.

You may count for yourself,” replied the Hodja.

10.“And how many hairs do I have in my beard?” asked the scholar

(sarcastic/sarcastically).

11.“As many hairs as there are in my donkey’s tail,” was the (ready/readily)

answer.

12.“Prove it,” said the (haughtily/haughty) scholar.

13.“Very well,” said the Hodja. “Now you pull a hair from my donkey’s tail

and I’ll pull a hair from your (thick/thickly) beard. Let us go on

(like/likely) this. By the time your chin is (hairless/hairlessly) my

donkey’s tail will also be hairless. Shall we start?” and the Hodja went

(forward/front) to grasp the scholar’s beard.

[Link] before he could, the scholar turned around and walked away out of

the town (quick/quickly).

[Link] all the prepositions in following story.

One day one cap seller was going to fair to sell his caps. He had a box full of

caps with him. After some time he felt tired and lay down to take rest under the
tree. Soon he felt sleep. There were monkeys on the branches of the tree over

his head. They came down and took the caps out of the box. They put the caps

on their heads. The cap seller woke up. When he looked above, he saw monkeys

with caps on their heads. The cap seller thought of a plan. He threw the caps

from his head on the ground. The monkeys, too, threw the caps on the ground.

The cap seller collected all the caps from the ground and left the place.

[Link] the story of the tortoise and the swans with suitable

preposition.

Kachua, the tortoise and Hamsa and Annam, the two swans, lived together near

a Lake. They had been friends for many years. One year, there were no rains.

The lake dried up. Hamsa and Annam decided to look ___________ a new

home as they could not live without water. They went ________Kachua to say

goodbye to their friend. When Kachua heard that they were going, he begged

his friends to take him _________them. Hamsa and Annam said, ‘How can we

take you ________us as you have no wings?” Kachua said, “Bring a thick stick.

I will grip the stick _______ the middle and you take hold ________ it on either

side. This way, I can fly with you.” So Hamsa and Annam brought a thick stick.

Kachua grasped it firmly _______ the middle. The two swans held either end of

the stick and flew off________ their friends. When they passed ________a

village, the village people said, “These swans are very intelligent, Look how

they are taking the tortoise _______them’’ The tortoise was offended. He

wanted to tell them it had been his idea to be carried like that. He opened his
mouth to correct them. But before he could say a word he fell to the ground and

was dashed _______ pieces.

[Link] the following paragraphs.

the earth is part of the solar system this system has at its centre the sun some
planets revolve around the sun each of the planet has its own orbit what is an
orbit an orbit is a path that a planet takes as its goes around the sun how lucky
we are to live on earth the earth is the third planet from the sun it is placed in
such a way that its neither too close nor too far away from the sun this results
in earth being warm enough to have life on it have you ever wondered why
there is no life on mercury it is because mercury is too hot as it is too close to
the sun nor do we find life on the planet Pluto as it is too far.
the kite flying season was in full swing every day after school children would
rush ti their housetops or gather in open spaces with their kites and thread balls
and soon the sky would be filled with their colourful kites it was exciting to
watch them gliding dive become invisible at towering heights or float away
after their thread was snapped by an opponent

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Vocabulary

[Link] the meaning of following words and frame sentences. (You may use
dictionary/internet to find the meanings)
Word Meaning Word Meaning

Creatures Merchant

Disappeared Kiln

Fluttered Resemble

Roamed Furious

Sprang up Whispered

Wondered Precious

Awful Witness

Splendid Frown

Tacked Guilty

Sniffed Assistant

Afflicted Recognize

Recovered Unbearabl
e
Calamity Offer

Associated Arrive

Triumphed Wonderful

Obstacle Chew

Determination Terrible

Distinguished Worse

Pouted Moaning

Scolded Deafening

Special Hymn

Cerebral Palsy Reactor

Wheel around Nuclear

Brat Crimson

Excitedly Atom

Fascinated Evacuatio
n
Magnificent Contamin
ated
Cisterns Ship
Wrecked
Legendary Deserted

Mythical Survive

Depicted Shelter

Massive Replace

Civilization Dingy
Trade Preserved

Amulet Stream

Gasped Castle

Rumbled Conseque
nces
Magnificent Creatures

Explore Varieties

Furnace Vain

Bargained Folks

Traded Modest

Broad Content

Fiery Maker

Narrow Dawn

Struggle Dew

Creatures Wield

Disappeared Flail

Fluttered Lashing

Roamed Nectar

Sprang up Tone

Wondered Pollen

Awful Tacked

Splendid Sniffed
[Link] the table by giving the appropriate meaning to the given
idioms. Few are already done for you!
1. Burning the candle Overtaxing oneself
at both ends
2. Cannot make head
nor tail
3. On the cards Very likely to happen

4. Blow your own

trumpet
5. Caught red To be caught doing something wrong
handed
6. Not let the grass To start doing something without wasting
grow under your time
feet
7. Move heaven and
earth
8. Splitting hairs Arguing about unimportant details or
differences
9. Fought tooth and
nail
[Link] eye to eye

[Link] a deaf ear To refuse to listen to warnings, a request, or

an attempt to change your attitude
[Link] to your heels To run away from someone especially
because you have done something wrong
[Link] sheep

[Link] and tidy Clean and organized

15.A white lie A small fib told in order to avoid hurting

someone’s feeling
[Link] and wide

[Link] as a beetroot to be embarrassed, to start blushing

[Link] and blue all

over

[Link] the table by writing the appropriate meaning of the given

metaphors. Few are already done for you!
1. Old is gold Old things are is actually valued as gold and are precious.

2. Apple of the eye Most favourite person

3. A heart of gold

4. Pull your socks up

5. Drowning in the sea When you have many problems

6. Heart of a lion

7. Ideas are wings This means sometimes ideas can develop into something big.

8. Time is money

[Link] the incomplete statements so that these become appropriate

similes. Few are already done for you!

1. As gentle as a _______
2. As light as a feather
3. As bold as brass
4. As strong as ________________
5. As clear as ___________________
6. As wise as owl
7. As tall as _____________
8. As pretty as a ______________
9. As bright as ______________________
10. As flat as pancake
11. As slow as a _____________
12. As smooth as ___________________
13. As stubborn as a mule
14. As hungry as ______________________
15. As straight as an arrow
[Link] the table by writing correct antonyms to the following words.
Few are already done for you!
WORD ANTONYM
Cheerful Gloomy
Curse
Dangerous
Deep shallow
Direct
Empty
Equal unequal
Even
Expensive
Exit entrance
Failure success
False
Famous
Freedom slavery
Fresh
Mortal
Obstinate docile
Offend
Pardon
Permit Prohibit
Punish
Rare
Savage Civilized
Slave
Shy
Wild
Tragic comic
[Link] the table by writing correct synonyms to the following words.
Few are already done for you!
WORD SYNONYM
 Edible
Eminent
Enough
End
Enormous huge
Enquire
Excuse
Exile banish
Foolish silly
Frail
Glad
Happiness delight
Haste
Injure
Interrupt stop
Join
Kidnap abduct
Kind generous
Maximum
Minimum
Minute Small
Motionless
Task
Prompt quick
Peril
Vanish
Youthful young
[Link] the table by drawing an image or writing sentences on the two
different meanings of the following homonyms.
Homony Picture/sentence Picture/sentence
m
Bat I got a new bat on my last Bats can find their food in
birthday. darkness.
Match

Pen
Block

Bark

[Link] minimum 3 words using the following prefixes.

First two are already done!
Mis Misbehave, mislead, misread
Re Revise, revisit, rearrange
Un
Pre
Dis
8. Write minimum 3 words using the following Suffixes.
One is already done for you!
Able Available, believable, available
Ful
Less