GSEB Class 6 English Solutions Unit 1 Where were you

Activity 2

Question 1. There are children in the garden. – Count them.
Answer:
Number of Boys : [4]
Number of Girls : [6]
In simple words: Look at the picture and count how many boys are there, then count how many girls are there.

Exam Tip: For counting questions, be careful to count each person only once and categorize them correctly.

Question 2. Write their names.
Answer:
Boys: Jay, Sanjay, Irfan, Mahesh.
Girls: Reshma, Sona, Mona, Eva, Sunita, Geeta.
In simple words: Write down the names of all the boys and all the girls you see in the image.

Exam Tip: When listing names, make sure to spell them correctly as they appear in the source or image.

Question 3. Where is Mahesh ?
Answer: Mahesh is on the see-saw.
In simple words: Mahesh can be found playing on the see-saw.

Exam Tip: For "where" questions, identify the character and locate their specific position or activity in the given scene.

Question 4. Where are Sona and Mona ?
Answer: Sona and Mona are on the swings.
In simple words: Sona and Mona are enjoying themselves on the swings.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to names and plurals to answer correctly for multiple characters.

Question 5. Are Jay and Sanjay on the see-saw ?
Answer: No, Jay and Sanjay are not on the see-saw.
In simple words: Jay and Sanjay are not playing on the see-saw.

Exam Tip: For "yes/no" questions, first determine if the statement is true or false, then provide a clear, concise answer.

Question 6. Is Jay behind the tree ?
Answer: No, Jay is not behind the tree.
In simple words: Jay is not hidden behind the tree.

Exam Tip: Carefully observe the background and foreground elements in the picture to confirm locations.

Question 7. Who is on the slide?
Answer: Reshma is on the slide.
In simple words: The person who is currently using the slide is Reshma.

Exam Tip: Associate each activity with the correct character from the provided names.

Question 8. Who are skipping ?
Answer: Eva, Sunita and Geeta are skipping.
In simple words: Eva, Sunita, and Geeta are the children who are skipping rope.

Exam Tip: Identify all individuals participating in a group activity to provide a complete answer.

Question 9. What is Reshma doing ?
Answer: Reshma is on the slide.
In simple words: Reshma is currently engaged in playing on the slide.

Exam Tip: When asked "what is someone doing", describe their specific action or location clearly.

Question 10. What are Sunita and Geeta doing?
Answer: Sunita and Geeta are skipping.
In simple words: Both Sunita and Geeta are involved in the activity of skipping.

Exam Tip: For questions about multiple people, ensure the answer includes all named individuals and their combined activity.

Activity 3.

(A) નીચેનો સંવાદ સાંભળો અને વાંચો :

Vibha: Lekha, please give me your English notebook.
Lekha: Sorry! It is not in my school bag.
Vibha: OK. Give me your pencil, please.
Lekha: Here it is.
Vibha: Thank you.

(B) તમારી વસ્તુઓની મદદથી શિક્ષક પ્રવૃત્તિ કરાવશે. તે પ્રવૃત્તિ કરો :

Question 1. Where is Lopa's water-bag ?
Answer: It is at number six.
In simple words: Lopa's water-bag can be found positioned at the sixth spot.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to numerical labels or positions when identifying locations in a diagram or description.

Question 2. Was it at number four ?
Answer: No, it was not at number four.
In simple words: The item was not located at the fourth position.

Exam Tip: Double-check the exact location to avoid confusing similar numbers or positions.

Question 3. Where is the principal ?
Answer: The principal is in the office.
In simple words: The principal is located inside the office.

Exam Tip: For common locations of authority figures, recalling typical settings can help when specific details are missing.

Question 4. Where was the principal ?
Answer: The principal was in the office.
In simple words: The principal was located inside his or her office.

Exam Tip: Always confirm the context (past or present tense) when stating someone's location.

Activity 4.

જૂથમાં કામ કરો. તમારા જુથના સભ્યોની હાજરીની વિગત નીચેના પત્રકમાં ભરો :

હવે, નીચેના જેવા પ્રશ્નો બનાવી ઉત્તર લખો :

Question 1. Were you present on Monday?
Answer: Yes, I was present on Monday.
In simple words: The attendance record shows that I was there on Monday.

Exam Tip: When answering personal questions, assume a positive response unless specified otherwise by the chart.

Question 2. Who were absent on Monday ?
Answer: Neha and Zalak were absent on Monday.
In simple words: On Monday, Neha and Zalak were not present.

Exam Tip: Identify all "A" entries under the specified day to find everyone who was absent.

Question 3. Was Alap present on Wednesday?
Answer: No, Alap was not present on Wednesday.
In simple words: Alap did not attend on Wednesday.

Exam Tip: Cross-reference the person's name with the specific day in the table to confirm their status.

Question 4. Who were present on Thursday ?
Answer: Neha, Alap, Rohan and Zalak were present on Thursday.
In simple words: On Thursday, Neha, Alap, Rohan, and Zalak all attended.

Exam Tip: List all individuals marked "P" for "Present" under the relevant day.

Activity 5.

અહીં કેટલીક વ્યક્તિઓની વિગત આડાઅવળી થઈ ગઈ છે. નીચે આપેલાં વાક્યો વાંચો અને તે વિગતોને યોગ્ય રીતે જોડો

Example: Het was at the circus last night.

Question 1. Dr Shah was in a meeting last week. ?
Answer: Dr Shah was at Mahendra's office today morning.
In simple words: Dr Shah was located at Mahendra's office this morning.

Exam Tip: Carefully match the name, location, and time to connect the correct pieces of information.

Question 2. Jasmin and Chameli were in the hospital on Monday.
Answer: Jasmin and Chameli were at the circus yesterday.
In simple words: Jasmin and Chameli attended the circus on the previous day.

Exam Tip: Always cross-reference all three details (person, place, time) to ensure an accurate match.

Question 3. Vandana was at the post office today morning.
Answer: Vandana was on her farm last week.
In simple words: Last week, Vandana was present at her farm.

Exam Tip: Double-check the time frame provided to avoid misinterpreting the location.

Question 4. Bharti and Kalpesh were at Mahendra's office today morning.
Answer: Bharti and Kalpesh were in the hospital on Monday.
In simple words: On Monday, Bharti and Kalpesh were located in the hospital.

Exam Tip: When multiple people are mentioned, confirm their shared location and time precisely.

Question 5. Bharti and Kalpesh were in the hospital last week.
Answer: Bharti and Kalpesh were at Mahendra's office today morning.
In simple words: Bharti and Kalpesh were at Mahendra's office this morning.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to subtle differences in time references (e.g., "last week" vs. "today morning").

Question 6. Mrs Vaghela was on her farm last Sunday.
Answer: Mrs Vaghela was in a meeting last night.
In simple words: Mrs. Vaghela attended a meeting the previous evening.

Exam Tip: Ensure that both the person and the specific activity or location match the provided timeline.

Question 7. Vandana was on her farm yesterday.
Answer: Vandana was at the post office last Sunday.
In simple words: Vandana visited the post office on the previous Sunday.

Exam Tip: If two different days are mentioned, verify which day corresponds to which activity.

Question 8. Dr Shah was in the hospital today morning.
Answer: Dr Shah was in a meeting last week.
In simple words: Dr. Shah was present at a meeting during the previous week.

Exam Tip: Avoid confusion by clearly separating events that happened "today" from those in the "past week".

જૂથકાર્ય કરો. અહીં આપેલી જગ્યામાં આવી વિગતો લખો અને તેને જોડવા જરૂરી વાક્યો તેની નીચે લખો :

Answer:
(1) Deepa was in the kitchen yesterday.
(2) Manoj was in the bus last night.
(3) Dr Sheth was in Delhi last year.
(4) Ram and Shyam were at the circus last Saturday.
(5) Mrs Bhatt was at the gate in the morning.
(6) Asha and Mona were in the hall on Friday.

Activity 6.

ખતી ભરો. તમારી વિગતો વર્ગ સમક્ષ ૨૧ જુથમાં કાર્ય કરો. તમારા મિત્રો સાથે સવાલ-જવાબ કરી નીચે આપેલા વર્ગ સમક્ષ રજુ કરો :

Example: Madhav: Where were you at 7:00 in the morning yesterday ?
Pallav: I was in the dairy.

(1) Pathik was in the library at 9:00 am yesterday.
(2) Vedangi was at Megha's house at 3:30 in the afternoon.
(3) Prachi was on the playground at 5:00 pm yesterday.
(4) Nirav was in the garden at 7:00 in the evening.

Note: આ રીતે બીજાં વાક્યો બનાવી શકાય.

Activity 7.

તમારા શિક્ષક ચિઠ્ઠી આપે તે સ્થળે સંતાઈ જાવ. દાવ લેનાર તમને પકડી ના પાડે તે જોજો. દરેક દાવ પછી વર્ગમાં જઈને કહો કે તમે ક્યાં સંતાયા હતા :

Example : Teacher: Where were you, Menka ?
Menka : I was under the last bench.

Teacher: Where were you, Ajay ?
Ajay: I was in principal's office.

Teacher: Where were you, Parth ?
Parth: I was in the neem tree.

Teacher: Where were you, Yogesh ?
Yogesh: I was in the computer room.

Teacher: Where were you, Monil ?
Monil: I was in class seven.

Teacher: Where were you, Nisarg ?
Nisarg: I was under the table.

Teacher: Where were you, Komal ?
Komal: I was near the water tank.

Activity 8.

It was a Cold Day

Last year, there was one truly, very bad day. It was Monday. Usually, there are about 25 students in my class but on that specific day, there were only 5 students! It felt really cold. It was raining quite a lot. It was dark and gray outdoors. There was no sunshine. I thought the students weren't at school because they were unwell. They were at home. Perhaps they were resting in bed.

There was no sunshine. I believed the students were not at school because they were feeling sick. They were at their homes. Maybe they were in bed. Mr Joshi is our teacher. He is always at school. He is never at home on a Monday. The last Monday was exactly the same.

He was not in bed. He was in the classroom and he felt cold! He was not wearing warm clothes. In reality, all the students were cold. It was freezing. The school felt like a refrigerator. Our classroom was like a freezer! And poor Mr Joshi felt like ice! The small class was very cold, cold, cold! It was raining heavily. I exited the school early.

The rain stopped at night. The next day, the Sun was shining brightly. So, everything was fine. There were 25 students, not only 5. But where was Mr Joshi? He was not there. He was at home, unwell in bed!

ઘટનાના આધારે ખાલી જગ્યા પૂરો :

Question. Fill in the blanks based on the passage.
Answer:
(1) The weather was cold and rainy.
(2) It was dark and gray outside.
(3) Many students were not at the school.
(4) There was no sunshine.
(5) Lots of students were sick at home.
(6) Mr Joshi was at home, sick in bed.
(7) The room was like a freezer.
(8) The school was like a refrigerator.
(9) The rain stopped at night.
(10) Mr Joshi was at home the next day.
In simple words: Complete each sentence using details from the story to fill in the missing information.

Exam Tip: Reread the passage for each blank to ensure your answer is accurate and directly supported by the text.

નીચેનાં વિધાનો સામે True અથવા False લખો :

Question. State whether the following sentences are True or False.
Answer:
(1) There were 5 students in the class that Monday. — True
(2) It was warm on Monday. — False
(3) Mr Joshi was present that Monday. — True
(4) Mr Joshi was at school the next day. — False
(5) Mr Joshi and students felt cold the next day. — False
(1) Usually there are five students in class. — False
(2) It was raining on Tuesday. — False
(3) Mr Joshi was not in warm clothes. — True
(4) The rain stopped in the evening. — False
(5) Mrs Joshi was sick on Tuesday. — True
In simple words: Read each statement carefully and decide if it is true or false based on the information provided in the story.

Exam Tip: Always refer back to the exact wording in the passage to confirm if a statement is true or false, especially for details like dates or conditions.

Activity 9.

અર્ચના નામની છોકરી દરરોજ ડાયરી લખે છે, પરંતુ કેટલાક દિવસોની ડાયરી લખવાનું ચુકી ગઈ છે. તે પોતાની મમ્મીને પૂછીને લખે છે. અર્ચના અને તેની મમ્મી વચ્ચેના સંવાદ નીચે આપેલ છે. તે

Archana: Mummy, please tell me, where were we the last Sunday?
Mummy: We were on the farm.
Archana: Oh! yes. What was the name of that big tree ?
Mummy: Big tree ?
Archana: One near the well.
Mummy: Yes. That was an Amla tree.
Archana: OK. Where was I on Friday afternoon ?
Mummy: On Friday, what was the date ?
Archana: It was the 11th of this month.
Mummy: We were at the Dudh Sagar Dairy
Archana: And mummy, on the 12th?
Mummy: You and your friends were in the library.
Archana: Oh, yes. I remember now. I was there with my friends. And on the 10th of this month?
Mummy: On the 10th of this month ? You were at the doctor's clinic.
Mummy: Why not, beta ?
Archana: No ! No ! It was a bad experience.
Mummy: But it was a real experience. So, please do continue that.

ઉપરના સંવાદને આધારે નીચેના કોઠામાં અર્ચનાની વિગતો નોંધો :

હવે, નીચે પ્રમાણેનાં વાક્યો બોલો :

(1) Archana was on the farm last Sunday.
(2) Archana was In the library on 12th of this month.
(3) Archana was at the doctors clinic on 10th of this month.
(4) Archana was at the Dudh Sagar Dairy on 11th of this month.

Additional Questions

Say whether the following sentences are True or False :

Question. State whether the following sentences are True or False.
Answer:
(1) Archana was in a garden last Sunday. — False
(2) They saw a a big tree. — True
(3) Archana was in a dairy on the 12th. — False
(4) They were in the library on Friday. — False
(5) Archana was happy at the clinic. — False
In simple words: Check each statement against the dialogue and determine if it is true or false.

Exam Tip: For True/False questions based on a dialogue, locate the specific lines that confirm or contradict each statement.

Activity 10.

કૌસમાં આપેલા શબ્દોનો ઉપયોગ કરી ખાલી જગ્યા પૂરો :

Activity 11

તમારા પરિવારના સભ્યો વિશે નીચે પ્રમાણે વિગતો નોંધો :

આ વિગતોના આધારે નીચેના પ્રશ્નોના ઉત્તર લખો :

Question 1. What was the age of your father in 2008?
Answer: My father was thirty years old in 2008. He completed his 30th year.
In simple words: In 2008, his father was 30 years old.

Exam Tip: When calculating age, make sure to subtract the birth year from the target year accurately.

Question 2. Where was your sister born?
Answer: My sister was born in Vadodara. This is her birthplace.
In simple words: His sister was born in Vadodara.

Exam Tip: Always refer to the provided table or text for specific factual details like birthplaces.

Question 3. Where was your mother born?
Answer: My mother was born in Vadodara. Her birthplace is Vadodara.
In simple words: His mother was born in Vadodara.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to each family member's details when answering questions based on biographical information.

Question 4. When was your sister born?
Answer: My sister was born on 6th February, 2003. This is her date of birth.
In simple words: His sister was born on February 6, 2003.

Exam Tip: Double-check the month and day to ensure accuracy from the given data.

Question 5. What is your mother's birth date?
Answer: My mother's birth date is 12-2-1982. She was born on February 12, 1982.
In simple words: His mother's birth date is February 12, 1982.

Exam Tip: Ensure that the format of the birth date matches the style used in the provided information.

તમારા પરિવારના સભ્યને મળતી આવતી Birth date,

Birth place કે Name જેવી વિગતો વર્ગના બીજા કોઈ વિદ્યાર્થીના પરિવારમાં છે કે કેમ તે ચકાસો. જો સરખી વિગતો હોય તો તે વર્ગ સમક્ષ રજુ કરો :

Example:

My father and Saroj's father were born at the same place.

(1) My sister and Prakash's brother were born on the same date.

(2) My mother's name and Sudha's mother's name are the same.

Note : આ પ્રમાણે બીજાં વાક્યો બનાવી શકાય.

Activity 12

ઉદાહરણ પ્રમાણે નીચેનાં વાક્યો આપેલી ખાલી જગ્યામાં લખો. આ પ્રવૃત્તિથી તમે શું શીખ્યા તેની વર્ગમાં ચર્ચા કરો : ઉદાહરણ : Hello, 108 service. How can I help you?

Hello , 108 service .

How can I help you?

Question 1. (Prompt) An accident here. At the National Highway number 8.
Answer:
An accident here .
At the National Highway number 8 .
In simple words: This response reports an accident location on National Highway 8.

Exam Tip: When providing location details in an emergency, always be clear and precise, including any highway numbers or landmarks.

Question 2. (Prompt) OK, OK, We are sending the ambulance right now.
Answer:
OK OK We are sending
the ambulance right now .
In simple words: This answer confirms that an ambulance is being dispatched immediately.

Exam Tip: In emergency communication, swift and reassuring responses are key to managing the situation effectively.

Question 3. (Prompt) Thank you. Please make it fast.
Answer:
Thank you .
Please make it fast .
In simple words: This reply expresses thanks and urges for quick action.

Exam Tip: Clear and concise communication of urgency is important in time-sensitive situations.

Question 4. (Prompt) Yes, sure. Is this your cell number?
Answer:
Yes sure .
Is this your cell number?
In simple words: This confirms an action and then asks for a contact number for confirmation.

Exam Tip: Always confirm contact details in emergency calls to ensure proper follow-up and updates.

Question 5. (Prompt) Yes, it is my number. My brother is injured.
Answer:
Yes it is my number .
My brother is injured .
In simple words: This answer verifies the number and explains that his brother is hurt.

Exam Tip: Providing essential information like who is injured and their relationship to the caller helps emergency services.

Question 6. (Prompt) What is the blood group of your brother?
Answer:
What is the blood
group of your brother?
In simple words: This asks for the brother's blood group.

Exam Tip: Knowing blood group information can be vital for medical teams, so always provide it if available.

Question 7. (Prompt) It is O +
Answer:
It is O+ .
In simple words: This states the blood group as O positive.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the blood group, including the Rh factor (positive or negative), to avoid confusion.

Question 8. (Prompt) OK, sir. The ambulance is on the way. You will get calls from us. Please stay in touch with us.
Answer:
OK sir . The ambulance
is on the way .
You will get calls from us .
Please stay in touch with us .
In simple words: This response confirms the ambulance is coming, assures ongoing communication, and requests the caller to remain accessible.

Exam Tip: Emergency operators often provide updates and instructions to keep callers informed and calm during waiting periods.

Question 9. (Prompt) I will. Thank you.
Answer:
I will .
Thank you .
In simple words: This confirms compliance and expresses gratitude.

Exam Tip: Always acknowledge instructions and express thanks to emergency personnel for their help.

13. Project Work

ધોરણ 5 થી 8ના ગુજરાતી | સામાજિક વિજ્ઞાન વિજ્ઞાન અને ટેકનોલૉજીના પાઠ્યપુસ્તકોમાંથી ગુજરાતમાં ભારતમાં થઈ ગયેલી વિભૂતિઓ વિશે માહિતી મેળવો. તેમના ફોટા ચોંટાડીને દરેક વિશે બે-ત્રણ વાક્યો લખો :

Gandhiji
Answer:
(1) Gandhiji was born in Porbandar. This is his birthplace.
(2) He was a freedom fighter. He struggled for India's independence.
In simple words: Gandhiji was born in Porbandar and fought for freedom.

Exam Tip: When writing about historical figures, focus on their key biographical facts and main contributions.

Ravindranath Tagore
Answer:
(1) Ravindranath Tagore was a great poet. He also wrote many songs and plays.
(2) He received the ‘Nobel Prize' for his poems in 'Geetanjali'. This was a huge honor for him.
In simple words: Ravindranath Tagore was a famous poet who won the Nobel Prize for 'Geetanjali'.

Exam Tip: Mentioning specific works or achievements, like the Nobel Prize for 'Geetanjali', adds value to your answer.

APJ Abdul Kalam
Answer:
(1) Abdul Kalam is a great scientist. He was known for his work in missile technology.
(2) He was the President of India. He served the country as its head of state.
In simple words: Abdul Kalam was a great scientist and served as India's President.

Exam Tip: Always include both their primary profession and any significant public office they held for a comprehensive description.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer:
(1) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born in Nadiad. This is where he began his life.
(2) He is called the 'Iron Man of India'. This nickname shows his strong will and determination.
In simple words: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born in Nadiad and is known as the 'Iron Man of India'.

Exam Tip: Including nicknames or titles helps highlight the significant contributions and reputation of historical figures.

Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer:
(1) Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He was a key leader in the country's early years.
(2) His birthday is celebrated as the 'Children's Day'. This day honors his love for children.
In simple words: Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first Prime Minister, and his birthday is celebrated as Children's Day.

Exam Tip: Connecting a leader to a significant national celebration can effectively convey their cultural impact.

Indira Gandhi
Answer:
(1) Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru. She followed in her father's footsteps in politics.
(2) She was the first woman Prime Minister of India. Her leadership marked a significant milestone for the nation.
In simple words: Indira Gandhi, Nehru's daughter, was India's first woman Prime Minister.

Exam Tip: Highlighting "firsts" (like first woman PM) is important when describing historical achievements.

Let's Learn More

1. Read the following lines from the poem :

(1) There were five in the bed,
And the little one said,
Roll over, roll over, roll over,
So they all rolled over,
And one fell down.

Answer the following questions :

Question 1. How many children were there in the bed?
Answer: There were five children in the bed. They were all in the bed.
In simple words: Five children were in the bed.

Exam Tip: Always refer directly to the poem lines to find explicit numerical answers.

Question 2. What did the little one say?
Answer: The little one said, 'Roll over, roll over, roll over.' This was the instruction given.
In simple words: The little one asked everyone to 'roll over'.

Exam Tip: Quote exact phrases from the poem when a character's dialogue is requested.

Question 3. What did they all do?
Answer: They all rolled over in the bed. This action caused one to fall down.
In simple words: They all rolled over in the bed.

Exam Tip: Follow the sequence of events in the poem to describe actions that occur after a command.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Where were the children?
(a) under the tree.
(b) in the school.
(c) in the bed.
(d) in the kitchen.
Answer: (c) in the bed.
In simple words: The children were sleeping or playing in the bed.

Exam Tip: For multiple-choice questions, always pick the option that directly reflects the information provided in the poem.

Question 2. How many children were there in the bed?
(a) four
(b) five
(c) six
(d) one
Answer: (b) five
In simple words: Initially, there were five children in the bed.

Exam Tip: Read the opening line of the poem carefully to identify the initial number of children.

Question 3. How many children fell down?
(a) one
(b) two
(c) three
(d) none
Answer: (a) one
In simple words: After they rolled over, only one child fell down.

Exam Tip: Keep track of the number of children as they roll and fall throughout the poem's progression.

(2) There were two in the bed,
And the little one said,
Roll over, roll over,
So they all rolled
And one fell down.
There was one in the bed,
And the little one said, “Good night.”

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Where were the children?
Answer: The children were in the bed. They were playing or resting there.
In simple words: The children were in the bed.

Exam Tip: The location of the children remains consistent throughout the poem's stanzas.

Question 2. How many children were there in the bed?
Answer: There were two children in the bed. This is the number before the next roll-over.
In simple words: Two children were in the bed.

Exam Tip: Note how the number of children in the bed decreases with each stanza as they fall off.

Question 3. Who said to roll down?
Answer: The little one said to roll down. This child was giving the instructions.
In simple words: The smallest child told everyone to roll down.

Exam Tip: Identify the speaker of recurring phrases within the poem to answer "who" questions.

Question 4. What did the little one say?
Answer: The little one said, "Good night." This was the final farewell.
In simple words: The little one said "Good night."

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the closing lines of the poem to find the final words spoken by the character.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Where were the two little children?
(a) on the playground.
(b) in the river.
(c) at the bus-stand.
(d) in the bed.
Answer: (d) in the bed.
In simple words: The two children were still in the bed.

Exam Tip: Even as the numbers decrease, the children's location remains consistently in the bed until the end.

Question 2. How many children were there in the bed at last?
(a) none
(b) one
(c) two
(d) five
Answer: (b) one
In simple words: Finally, only one child remained in the bed.

Exam Tip: The poem clearly states "There was one in the bed" as the final number.

Question 3. What did the little one say?
(a) "Good bye."
(b) "Good morning."
(c) "Good night."
(d) "Good afternoon."
Answer: (c) "Good night."
In simple words: The little one said "Good night" at the end.

Exam Tip: Remember the final phrase of the poem, as it often concludes the narrative.

2. Read the following paragraphs from the lesson:

(1) Last year, there was one really, really bad day. It was Monday. Usually, there are about 25 students in my class but that day, there were only 5 students ! It was really cold. It was raining a lot. It was dark and gray outside. There was no sunshine. I thought the students weren't at school because they were sick. They were at home. May be they were in bed.

Answer the following questions :

Question 1. What day was a bad day last year?
Answer: Monday was a bad day last year. The text clearly states this.
In simple words: Last year, a Monday was a very bad day.

Exam Tip: Always look for specific details like days of the week when answering direct questions from a passage.

Question 2. Usually how many students are present in the class on Monday?
Answer: Usually 25 students are present in the class on Monday. This is the normal attendance.
In simple words: Normally, 25 students are in class on Monday.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between usual circumstances and specific events mentioned in the passage.

Question 3. How many students were there in the class that day?
Answer: There were 5 students in the class that day. This was a much smaller number than usual.
In simple words: Only 5 students were in class that day.

Exam Tip: Note the contrast between the usual number and the actual number for the specific "bad day."

Question 4. Was it raining a lot?
Answer: Yes, it was raining a lot. The weather was very severe.
In simple words: Yes, it rained heavily.

Exam Tip: Look for descriptive words like "a lot" or "heavily" to confirm the intensity of events.

Question 5. Why weren't the students at school?
Answer: The students weren't at school because they were sick. This was the reason for their absence.
In simple words: Students were sick, so they weren't at school.

Exam Tip: Identify cause-and-effect relationships explicitly stated in the text to answer "why" questions.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Last year, a really bad day. It was .............
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Saturday
(d) Friday
Answer: (b) Monday
In simple words: The bad day mentioned was a Monday.

Exam Tip: Always cross-reference the question with the passage to find the specific detail like the day of the week.

Question 2. In my class, there were only
(a) ten students
(b) five students
(c) one student
(d) seven students
Answer: (b) five students
In simple words: Only five students were present in the class that day.

Exam Tip: Note the contrast between the usual attendance and the reduced number on that specific bad day.

Question 3. It was ............. outside.
(a) dark and gray
(b) sunshine
(c) very hot
(d) night
Answer: (a) dark and gray outside.
In simple words: The weather outside was dark and gray.

Exam Tip: Look for descriptive phrases in the passage that depict the weather conditions.

Question 4. The children were .............
(a) at the railway station.
(b) at school.
(c) at home.
(d) at the hospital.
Answer: (c) at home.
In simple words: The children were at home.

Exam Tip: Identify where the passage states the students were, especially if they were not at school.

Question 5. The children may be in bed because .............
(a) they were tired.
(b) they had been out playing.
(c) they were sick.
(d) they were lazy.
Answer: (c) they were sick.
In simple words: They were likely in bed because they were feeling unwell.

Exam Tip: The passage directly implies their sickness as the reason for being absent and possibly in bed.

(2) Mr Joshi is our teacher. He is always at school. He is never at home on a Monday. Last Monday was no different. He was not in bed. He was in the classroom and he was cold! He was not in warm clothes. In fact, all the students were cold. It was freezing. The school was like a refrigerator. Our room was like a freezer ! And poor Mr Joshi was like ice ! The small class was cold, cold, cold ! It was raining heavily. I left the school early.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Who is our teacher?
Answer: Mr Joshi is our teacher. He is named in the passage.
In simple words: Mr Joshi is the teacher.

Exam Tip: Direct questions about characters should be answered by stating their name as given in the text.

Question 2. Where was Mr Joshi last Monday?
Answer: Mr Joshi was at school last Monday. He was in the classroom.
In simple words: Mr Joshi was at school last Monday.

Exam Tip: Note how the passage contrasts Mr Joshi's presence with the students' absence on that day.

Question 3. Was Mr Joshi in warm clothes?
Answer: No, Mr Joshi was not in warm clothes. He was feeling cold.
In simple words: No, Mr Joshi was not wearing warm clothes.

Exam Tip: Identify specific details about clothing or comfort level to answer questions about attire.

Question 4. Why was the small class very cold?
Answer: The small class was very cold because it was raining heavily. The cold rain made everything chilly.
In simple words: The class was very cold due to heavy rain.

Exam Tip: Connect environmental factors mentioned (like heavy rain) to their direct effects (like cold temperatures).

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options:

Question 1. Mr Joshi is never at home on .............
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Saturday
Answer: (b) Monday
In simple words: Mr Joshi is never at home on Mondays.

Exam Tip: Look for statements of habit or routine in the passage to identify days when events regularly occur or do not occur.

Question 2. The school was like a .............
(a) refrigerator
(b) desert
(c) forest
(d) farm
Answer: (a) refrigerator
In simple words: The school felt like a very cold refrigerator.

Exam Tip: Identify similes or metaphors used in the text to describe the environment or feelings.

Question 3. The class was like .............
(a) refrigerator
(b) ice
(c) freezer
(d) forest
Answer: (c) freezer
In simple words: The classroom felt like a very cold freezer.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the specific comparisons made, as the school and room might be compared to different cold items.

Question 4. Mr Joshi was like .............
(a) a tree
(b) a pillar
(c) an elephant
(d) ice
Answer: (d) ice
In simple words: Mr Joshi was so cold, he felt like ice.

Exam Tip: Similar to describing places, note any vivid comparisons used for people to convey their state.

Question 5. I left the school early, because .............
(a) it was a holiday.
(b) the teacher was on leave.
(c) it was raining heavily.
(d) it was very hot.
Answer: (c) it was raining heavily.
In simple words: The narrator left school early because it was raining a lot.

Exam Tip: Look for the direct reason stated for an action, such as leaving school early.

(3) The rain stopped at night. Next day the Sun was shining. So everything was OK. There were 25 students, not only 5. But where was Mr Joshi? He wasn't there. He was at home, sick in bed!

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. When did the rain stop?
Answer: The rain stopped at night. This is explicitly stated in the passage.
In simple words: The rain ended during the night.

Exam Tip: Pinpoint specific time references in the text to answer "when" questions precisely.

Question 2. Why was everything OK the next day?
Answer: The next day everything was OK because the sun was shining. The clear weather improved the situation.
In simple words: Everything was fine the next day because the sun was out.

Exam Tip: Identify the cause-and-effect relationship between the sun shining and things being "OK."

Question 3. How many students were there in the class?
Answer: There were 25 students in the class. This was the normal attendance.
In simple words: Twenty-five students were in the class.

Exam Tip: Note the return to normal conditions, including the student count, after the bad weather.

Question 4. Who was at home? Why?
Answer: Mr Joshi was at home because he was sick. He was unwell and in bed.
In simple words: Mr Joshi was at home because he felt sick.

Exam Tip: For "who" and "why" questions, provide both the person and the reason for their situation.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options :

Question 1. The rain stopped .............
(a) at night.
(b) in the morning.
(c) at noon.
(d) in the evening.
Answer: (a) at night.
In simple words: The rain ceased during the night.

Exam Tip: Verify the exact time mentioned in the passage for when the rain ended.

Question 2. The next day, .............
(a) the moon was shining.
(b) the sun was shining.
(c) it was raining heavily.
(d) it was a holiday in school.
Answer: (b) the sun was shining.
In simple words: The next day, the sun was shining brightly.

Exam Tip: When describing the weather or atmosphere of a new day, use the specific details provided in the text.

Question 3. Mr Joshi wasn't .............
(a) at home.
(b) at school.
(c) in the library.
(d) in the office.
Answer: (b) at school.
In simple words: Mr Joshi was not at school.

Exam Tip: Note the location where Mr Joshi was *not* found, contrasting with his usual routine.

Question 4. Mr Joshi was in bed because .............
(a) he was tired.
(b) he had a holiday.
(c) he was sick.
(d) he was lazy.
Answer: (c) he was sick.
In simple words: Mr Joshi was in bed because he was unwell.

Exam Tip: Identify the explicit reason given for Mr Joshi's absence from school and his being in bed.

3. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions :

We celebrate 2nd October as 'Gandhi Jayanti'. We lovingly call Gandhiji 'Bapu'. He was' born in Porbandar in 1869. His father's name was Karamchand and his mother's name was Putlibai. His wife's name was Kasturba. He studied in Rajkot. He believed in truth and non-violence. He also believed in simplicity and equality. He fought for freedom. We call him 'The Father of the Nation'.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. When do we celebrate 'Gandhi Jayanti'?
Answer: We celebrate 'Gandhi Jayanti' on 2nd October. This date is observed annually.
In simple words: Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd.

Exam Tip: Remember specific dates for national holidays and important events as mentioned in the text.

Question 2. Who do we lovingly call 'Bapu'?
Answer: We lovingly call Gandhiji 'Bapu'. This is a respectful and affectionate term for him.
In simple words: We affectionately call Gandhiji 'Bapu'.

Exam Tip: Identify honorifics or affectionate names associated with famous personalities from the text.

Question 2. What do we lovingly call Gandhiji?
Answer: We affectionately call Gandhiji 'Bapu'.
In simple words: People called Gandhiji 'Bapu' out of love and respect.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to titles and nicknames given to historical figures, as these often appear in questions.

Question 3. Where and when was he born?
Answer: He was born in Porbandar in 1869.
In simple words: Gandhiji was born in Porbandar, in the year 1869.

Exam Tip: Remember both the place and the year for birth-related questions to get full marks.

Question 4. What was his father's name ?
Answer: His father's name was Karamchand.
In simple words: Gandhiji's father was named Karamchand.

Exam Tip: Ensure you spell names correctly, as minor errors can lead to lost marks.

Question 5. What was his mother's name ?
Answer: His mother's name was Putlibai.
In simple words: His mother was called Putlibai.

Exam Tip: Family names are important details in biographical passages; memorize them well.

Question 6. What was his wife's name ?
Answer: His wife's name was Kasturba.
In simple words: His wife's name was Kasturba.

Exam Tip: Be mindful of all relationships and corresponding names mentioned in the text.

Question 7. Where did he study ?
Answer: He studied in Rajkot.
In simple words: He got his education in Rajkot.

Exam Tip: Note specific locations mentioned for important events like education.

Question 8. What do we call him ?
Answer: We call him 'The Father of the Nation'.
In simple words: We refer to him as 'The Father of the Nation'.

Exam Tip: Titles and honorary names are crucial; make sure to use them accurately.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Where was Gandhiii born?
B. in Bhavnagar
C. in Porbandar
D. in Morbi
Answer: (C) in Porbandar
In simple words: Gandhiji was born in Porbandar.

Exam Tip: Always double-check the birth location of historical figures mentioned in the text.

Question 2. What was his father's name ?
A. Karamchand
B. Karsandas
C. Raichand
D. Punamchand
Answer: (A) Karamchand
In simple words: His father's name was Karamchand.

Exam Tip: Remember to choose the exact name from the options, avoiding similar-sounding choices.

Question 3. What was his wife's name ?
A. Ramaba
B. Kasturba
C. Jyotiba
D. Anandba
Answer: (B) Kasturba
In simple words: His wife was named Kasturba.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between the names of different family members clearly.

Question 4. What do we call him ?
A. 'The Father of the Nation'
B. 'Motabhai'
C. 'Dada'
D. 'Netaji'
Answer: (A) 'The Father of the Nation'
In simple words: We often refer to him as 'The Father of the Nation'.

Exam Tip: Understand and recall the specific titles and honors given to significant personalities.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options :

Question 1. We celebrate 'Gandhi Jayanti' on ...
A. 14th November.
B. 15th August.
C. 2nd October.
Answer: (C) 2nd October.
In simple words: Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd each year.

Exam Tip: Dates of national importance should be memorized accurately.

Question 2. Gandhiji's mother's name was ...
A. Putlibai.
B. Kasturba.
C. Jijabai.
D. Jodhabai.
Answer: (A) Putlibai.
In simple words: Putlibai was Gandhiji's mother's name.

Exam Tip: Always double-check names and their corresponding relationships.

Question 3. Gandhiji believed in ............
A. fighting.
B. truth and non-violence.
C. simplicity and equality.
D. fast.
Answer: (C) simplicity and equality.
In simple words: Gandhiji strongly believed in living simply and treating everyone as equal.

Exam Tip: Focus on the core values and principles a historical figure championed.

4. Recite The Song And Enjoy.

5. Study the chart and answer the questions given below it:

Question 1. Who was absent on Monday?
Answer: Sanjay was absent on Monday.
In simple words: Sanjay did not come to school on Monday.

Exam Tip: Carefully read the chart, looking for 'A' (Absent) under the specified day.

Question 2. Was anyone absent on Wednesday ?
Answer: No. No one was absent on Wednesday.
In simple words: Everyone was present on Wednesday.

Exam Tip: Check each row for 'A' under the column for Wednesday; if none are found, state that no one was absent.

Question 3. When was Sunita absent?
Answer: Sunita was absent on Thursday.
In simple words: Sunita missed school on Thursday.

Exam Tip: Locate Sunita's row and find the day marked 'A' for her attendance.

Question 4. Who was absent on Saturday ?
Answer: Irfan was absent on Saturday.
In simple words: Irfan was not present on Saturday.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the specific names and days when identifying absences.

Question 5. When were Geeta and Mahesh absent ?
Answer: Geeta and Mahesh were absent on Thursday.
In simple words: Both Geeta and Mahesh were not at school on Thursday.

Exam Tip: Look for 'A' marks in the same column for multiple individuals to identify shared absences.

6. Choose the correct words from brackets and fill in the blanks:

Question 1. It was (rain, raining)
(1) raining
(2) The students were home. (on, at)
(3) are 25 students in my class. (Their, There)
(4) The teacher was at home, sick in (bad, bed)
(5) It was a day. (bed, bad)
(6) There only five students in the class. (was, were)
(7) was Monday. (It, There)
(8) Mr Joshi was not in warm (cloth, clothes)
(9) The rain stopped night, (in, at)
(10) Today Sunday (is, was)
Answer:
(1) raining
(2) at
(3) There
(4) bed
(5) bad
(6) were
(7) It
(8) clothes
(9) at
(10) is
In simple words: Fill in the blanks by choosing the right word from the two options given, making sure the sentence makes sense.

Exam Tip: Read the entire sentence before choosing, and consider grammatical context and common phrases.

7. Match the opposite words :

'A' — 'B'
(1) cold — bad
(2) absent — short
(3) good — hot
(4) tall — present
(5) small — light
(6) heavy — big

Answer:
(1) cold x hot
(2) absent x present
(3) good x bad
(4) tall x short
(5) small x big
(6) heavy x light
In simple words: Match each word in column 'A' with its exact opposite word from column 'B'.

Exam Tip: Understand the meaning of each word before attempting to find its antonym.

8. Write the past tense forms:

(1) come
(2) go
(3) say
(4) fall
(5) give
(6) is
(7) are
(8) sit
(9) eat
(10) see
Answer:
(1) came
(2) went
(3) said
(4) fell
(5) gave
(6) was
(7) were
(8) sat
(9) ate
(10) saw
In simple words: Change each of these verbs from its present form to its past form.

Exam Tip: Practice common irregular verbs, as their past tense forms don't follow a simple pattern.

9. Find out the given words from the puzzle:

KEY
MOP
TRAY
LOCK
STICK
WALLET

SLIPPERS
WATER
BAG
ALARM
CLOCK