GSEB Class 6 English Solutions Unit 1 Taste of India

Recite The Poem.

A Mind-Activating Day

I went to the city,
To see Mrs Sweety.
She gave me a rupee,
To buy a toffee.
The toffee was sour,
So I bought a flower.
The flower was dead,
So I bought some thread.
The thread was thin,
So I bought a pin.
The pin was sharp,
So I bought a harp.
The harp wouldn't play,
So I gave it away.
I went back to the city,
To see Mrs Sweety.

(B) Find Out The Word-Pairs From The Poem.

Example: city - sweety
(1) rupee - toffee
(2) sour - flower
(3) dead - thread
(4) pin - thin
(5) sharp - harp

(C) Complete The Table.

Make Sentences From The Table And Speak Them Aloud.

Example: I gave back the toffee. It was sour.
(1) I gave back the flower. It was dead.
(2) I gave back the thread. It was thin.
(3) I gave back the pin. It was sharp.
(4) I gave back the harp. It wouldn't play.

Activity 2.

(A) Read The Following Dialogues.

Scene -1

Renuben, I am making curry. But I don't have curd. Will you please give me some curd ?

Yes, sure Shantaben. Here you are.

Scene 2.

Venuben, I am making curry. I don't have gram-flour. Will you please lend me some gram-flour ?

Of course, Shantaben. Why not?

Scene 3.

Hemuben, are you there?

Please come, Shantaben. Hemu is not at home. How can I help you?

Rakeshbhai, I am making curry today. But I don't have curry leaves. Will you please give me some curry leaves ?

Shantaben, you already have curd and gram-flour with you. Hemu is making curry today. Please don't make it yourself. We will send you some curry when it is ready.

(B) Read And Enact.

Scene - 1

Rupesh : Good evening, sir.
Mr Parikh : Oh, Mitesh. Please come. What happened ?
Mitesh : Thank you, sir. Sir, can you give me some milk ?
Mr Parikh: Let me see. I have a little milk. But... I will give you half a cup of milk.
Mitesh: Thank you, sir, for being kind to me.

Scene - 2

Mitesh : Thank you, sir. Sir, can you give me some milk?
Mr Parikh: Let me see. I have a little
milk. But ... I will give you half a cup of milk.
Mitesh : Thank you, sir, for being kind to me.

Scene - 3

Raju : Good evening, sir !
Mr Parikh : Good evening. Raju, now what do you want ?
Raju: Sir, can you please give me some sugar ?
Mr Parikh: Well, yes. Here it is.
Raju: Thank you, sir. Thanks for the help.

Scene - 4

Mr Parikh : Oh, so now It's your turn. What do you want now?
Darshil: Sir, I want some ilatchi.
Mr Parikh : You mean cardamom? Why? Do you have a sore throat?
Darshil, Raju. Mitesh and Rupesh : No.
... We are practising Activity 2(B) from Unit 1.
Mr Parikh : Oh! So all this is a part of your homework!

Activity 3.

(A) Read The Dialogues And Perform Them.

(In the computer room.)

Maitri: Please, close the door. This is an AC room.
Tanu: Yes, but the window is open.
Maitri: Please, close it, too.
Tanu : OK. I will go and close it.
Kinju: Is the project ready with you ?
Maitri: Yes, it is in my pen drive. (She opens her bag and looks for the pen drive.) Oh ! There is no pen drive in my bag. I can download it from my mail. Kinju, will you please give me your pen drive ?

Kinju: Sorry, I can't. I am using it now. I will give it to you after the recess.

(During the recess.)

Maitri : Look, here is my new lunch-box.

Kinju: Can I see it ?
Maitri : Of course. But after lunch. Come, join me.

(B) Complete The Dialogue. Use The Sentences Given In The Box.

Clues:
(1) Sir, there is a ball and a bat in our sports room.
(2) Sir, we will use a chair in place of stumps.
(3) Sir, I'll bring the bails.
(4) We don't need gloves and helmet. We will play with a tennis ball.
(5) Sir, I think Maganbhai, the mid-day meal cook is a big fan of cricket. He can be the umpire.

Teacher: We are planning a cricket match. But we don't have a kit.
Pritesh: Sir, there is a ball and a bat in our sports room.
Teacher: Fine, but what about the stumps ?
Manish: Sir, we will use a chair in place of stumps.
Teacher : Okay, Manish. That's very good.
Someone should bring bails, too.
Jaswant: Sir, I'll bring the bails.
Teacher: Who will bring the gloves and helmet ?
Nitin: We don't need gloves and helmet. We will play with a tennis ball.
Teacher: That's correct. And who will be the umpire?
Manoj: Sir, I think Maganbhai, the mid-day meal cook is a big fan of cricket. He can be the umpire.
Teacher : That's great.

(C) Play This Game With Your Teacher's Help

The following dialogue will help you.

S: Please, give me the stethoscope.
P1: Sorry, I cannot.
S: Can you give me the stethoscope ?
P2: No, I can't.
S: Can you give me the stethoscope ?
P3: Oh, sure. Here it is.

S: Mitesh is a doctor.

doctor - stethoscope
teacher - chalk
policeman - gun
tailor - sewing machine - needle
barber - scissors
farmer - tractor
carpenter - saw
gardener - water can
fisherman - fishing net
painter - brush
hawker - cart
potter - potter's wheel
blacksmith - hammer and anvil
mason - trowel
boatman - oars

Activity 4.

(A) Read The Story.

Taste The Waste

The Maharaja of Travancore ordered a huge dinner. That was for many important guests. So the Maharaja personally came to the kitchen. He wanted the best dishes for the guests. The cook was busy with his work when the Maharaja came.

Cook: Welcome, My Lord ! I am happy to see you here.
King: Your dishes smell really good.
Cook : Thank you, Your Majesty.
King: (Pointing to the scraps in the basket) What is there in the basket ?
Cook: That is vegetable waste, Your Majesty. I will throw it away.
King: No, no. You cannot waste all the vegetables. Find a way to use them.
Cook: Surely, I will.

Then the king left the kitchen. The cook was worried. He stared at the scraps and started thinking. He had an idea. He first washed the vegetables. Then he cut the vegetables into long strips. He put them, in a big pot. He started to cook it. He ground some fresh coconut, green chillies and garlic together.

He added this paste into the vegetables. He then added salt, too. He added some whipped curd to the curry. He also poured a few spoonfuls of coconut oil. He then decorated the dish with curry leaves. The new dish was ready. He served the dish to the guests. Everyone liked it very much. The guests : What is the name of the dish (The cook was confused.)

Cook: The name of the dish is Avial became famous all over Kerala. And just imagine, it all came from a basket of waste. Do you know who the cook was ? It was Bhima, one of the Pandavas. And the king was King Virata. The Pandavas were hiding in his kingdom. Avial is also popular in Tamil Nadu.

(B) Write The Action Words In The Brackets.

Question. The king left the kitchen.
Answer: The action word here is [left]. This describes the king's departure from the kitchen.
In simple words: The action word tells us what the king did.

Exam Tip: An action word, also known as a verb, shows what a person, animal, or thing does. Look for words that describe movements or states of being.

Question 1. The Maharaja ordered a huge dinner.
Answer: The action word is [ordered]. This tells us what the Maharaja did to arrange the meal.
In simple words: The word "ordered" shows the action the Maharaja performed.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the main verb in each sentence to find the action word. It's often the central part of the sentence.

Question 2. The cook washed the vegetables.
Answer: The action word is [washed]. This tells us what the cook did to clean the vegetables.
In simple words: "Washed" is the verb showing the cook's action.

Exam Tip: Remember that action words can be in different tenses, like past tense ("washed") or present tense ("washes").

Question 3. The cook poured a few spoonfuls of coconut oil.
Answer: The action word is [poured]. This describes how the cook added the oil.
In simple words: The word "poured" shows the action of adding the oil.

Exam Tip: Actions often involve movement or adding/removing something. "Poured" clearly indicates this.

Question 4. The cook ground some fresh coconut, green chillies and garlic together.
Answer: The action word is [ground]. This explains how the cook prepared the ingredients by crushing them.
In simple words: "Ground" is the verb for crushing the ingredients.

Exam Tip: Some action words are irregular verbs, meaning their past tense form doesn't just add "-ed" (e.g., "grind" becomes "ground").

Question 5. The cook decorated the dish with curry leaves.
Answer: The action word is [decorated]. This tells us how the cook made the dish look nice.
In simple words: "Decorated" is the action of making something look better.

Exam Tip: Action words help create vivid images in the reader's mind, describing exactly what someone did.

Question 6. The Maharaja wanted the best dishes for the guests.
Answer: The action word is [wanted]. This describes the Maharaja's desire or wish.
In simple words: "Wanted" tells us what the Maharaja wished for.

Exam Tip: Action words don't always show physical movement; they can also describe thoughts, feelings, or desires.

Question 7. The cook added some whipped curd to the curry.
Answer: The action word is [added]. This shows how the cook put the curd into the curry.
In simple words: "Added" describes the action of putting something extra.

Exam Tip: Prepositions (like "to" or "in") often follow action words to specify where or how the action takes place.

Question 8. The cook cut the vegetables into long strips.
Answer: The action word is [cut]. This explains how the cook prepared the vegetables by slicing them.
In simple words: "Cut" is the verb for slicing the vegetables.

Exam Tip: Simple verbs like "cut" are frequently used to describe basic, everyday actions.

Question 9. Avial became famous all over Kerala.
Answer: The action word is [became]. This indicates the change in Avial's status.
In simple words: "Became" tells us that Avial turned famous.

Exam Tip: Verbs like "become" are linking verbs that connect the subject to a description or state of being.

Question 10. The Maharaja personally came to the kitchen.
Answer: The action word is [came]. This describes the Maharaja's movement to the kitchen.
In simple words: "Came" is the verb for the Maharaja's arrival.

Exam Tip: Adverbs (like "personally") often modify action words, giving more detail about how the action was performed.

(C) Tick The Ingredients Used For Avial.

Question. Tick the ingredients used for Avial.
Answer: The ingredients used for Avial are:
neem leaves \( \checkmark \)
gram flour
groundnut oil
guava
coconut \( \checkmark \)
curry leaves \( \checkmark \)
rice
curd \( \checkmark \)
garlic \( \checkmark \)
wheat
vegetable scraps \( \checkmark \)
In simple words: Many common cooking items were used, including coconut, curd, garlic, and leftover vegetable pieces.

Exam Tip: When listing ingredients, always be precise and check off only those explicitly mentioned in the recipe.

(D) Write True Or False.

Question 1. The king did not like the smell of the dishes. - False
Answer: The given statement is False. The king actually said, "Your dishes smell really good," which means he enjoyed the aroma.
In simple words: This statement is wrong; the king liked the food's smell.

Exam Tip: Always refer back to the text to confirm details. A single word can change the truth value of a statement.

Question 2. The cook was happy to see the waste in the basket. - False
Answer: The given statement is False. The cook described the contents as "vegetable waste" and intended to throw it away, showing he didn't value it.
In simple words: The cook did not like the waste and planned to discard it.

Exam Tip: Understand the characters' intentions and feelings as expressed in the story to determine true or false statements accurately.

Question 3. The cook made a new dish using the vegetable scraps. - True
Answer: The given statement is True. The cook ingeniously created a new dish called Avial from the discarded vegetable scraps.
In simple words: Yes, the cook made a new meal from the vegetable leftovers.

Exam Tip: Identify key actions that lead to a significant outcome, like creating something new from old materials.

Question 4. Nobody liked the new dish Avial. - False
Answer: The given statement is False. The story clearly states, "Everyone liked it very much," referring to the new dish, Avial.
In simple words: This is wrong; everyone actually loved the new dish.

Exam Tip: Be careful with absolute statements like "nobody" or "always." Often, the text will provide evidence to contradict such claims.

Question 5. The king was happy to see the waste in the basket. - False
Answer: The given statement is False. The king commanded the cook to find a way to use the waste, indicating he was unhappy with the idea of discarding it.
In simple words: The king was not pleased by the waste; he wanted it to be used.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between a character's initial reaction and their subsequent actions or commands, which might reveal their true feelings.

(E) You Want To Prepare Avial. Give Numbers To These Steps.

Question. You want to prepare Avial. Give numbers to these steps.
[ 3 ] Grind some coconut, green chillies and garlic.
[ 2 ] Cut the vegetable scraps into long strips.
[ 1 ] Wash and clean the mixture of vegetable bits.
[ 6 ] Decorate it with curry leaves.
[ 4 ] Whip some curd and mix it.
[ 5 ] Pour some coconut oil on top.
[ 7 ] Avial is ready.
Answer: The correct order of steps to prepare Avial is:
1. Wash and clean the mixture of vegetable bits.
2. Cut the vegetable scraps into long strips.
3. Grind some coconut, green chillies and garlic.
4. Whip some curd and mix it.
5. Pour some coconut oil on top.
6. Decorate it with curry leaves.
7. Avial is ready.
In simple words: First, clean and cut vegetables. Then, grind spices, add curd and oil, and finally decorate before serving.

Exam Tip: When ordering steps in a recipe, think logically about the sequence of preparation, from cleaning to mixing to garnishing.

(F) Now Narrate The Recipe To The Class.

Question. Narrate the recipe for Avial.
Answer: First of all, you should thoroughly wash and clean the mixture of vegetable bits. After that, cut the vegetable scraps into long, thin strips. Next, grind some fresh coconut, green chillies, and garlic together to make a paste, and then add this paste to the vegetables. Then, whip some curd and thoroughly mix it in with the vegetables. Finally, pour a few spoonfuls of coconut oil on top and decorate the dish with fresh curry leaves. This way, the delicious Avial is ready to serve.
In simple words: Clean, cut, grind, mix curd and oil, then garnish with curry leaves.

Exam Tip: When narrating a recipe, use clear, sequential language (e.g., "First," "Next," "Then," "Finally") to make it easy for the audience to follow.

Activity 5.

Recite, sing and enjoy.

(1) Food is nice
On the rice
Add some curry
Don't eat in a hurry.

(2) Vegetables are nice
Vegetables are yummy
I like vegetables in my tummy.

Replace 'vegetables' with fruits, ice-creams, chocolates and so on.

1. Fruits are nice
Fruits are yummy
I like fruits in my tummy.

2. Ice-creams are nice
Ice-creams are yummy
I like ice-creams in my tummy.

3. Chocolates are nice
Chocolates are yummy
I like chocolates in my tummy.

Activity 6.

(A) Solve These Spicy Riddles. Find Out English Words For These From The Vocabulary List. Draw The Spices In The Given Space.

Question 1. You can powder me, To make food hot and spicy. If you add too much of me, I make you gasp - shheee ... shheee. Your eyes and nose begin to water, And you cry! Think and tell me, who am I? Tell me quickly, who am I?
Answer: Chilli
In simple words: This spice is chilli, known for its heat.

Exam Tip: Riddles often use descriptive language about senses like taste, smell, and the reactions they cause. Focus on these clues.

Question 2. Tell me quickly, who am I? Grind me and powder me, To make your food look yellow. I am mixed in oil by granny, And applied to wounds quickly. I heal all wounds - big and small. I am loved by all! Think and tell me, who am I? Tell me quickly, who am I?
Answer: Turmeric
In simple words: This is turmeric, used for yellow color and healing.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to unique characteristics like color (yellow) and medicinal uses, as these are strong clues for identifying spices.

Question 3. Small and round like a pearl, I am black when I am whole. I can be powdered - coarse or fine. A sharp and spicy taste is mine. I am added as a special treat. Think and tell me, who am I? Tell me quickly, who am I?
Answer: Black pepper
In simple words: This small, black spice with a sharp taste is black pepper.

Exam Tip: Visual descriptions (small, round, black) combined with taste (sharp, spicy) are key to solving spice riddles.

Question 4. I am a small and skinny chap. Sometimes I am brown and sometimes black. Added to hot oil and ghee, I spread my fragrance all around me. Think and tell me, who am I? Tell me quickly, who am I?
Answer: Cumin seed
In simple words: This fragrant, tiny seed used in hot oil is cumin.

Exam Tip: Focus on clues related to aroma and how a spice is used in cooking, such as being added to hot oil.

Question 5. I look like zeera, though brown- green am I. To make your stomach healthy, I always try. Think and tell me, who am I? Tell me quickly, who am I?
Answer: Cardamom
In simple words: This spice looks like zeera, is brown-green, and aids digestion. It's cardamom.

Exam Tip: Consider both physical appearance and health benefits when trying to guess a spice from a riddle.

Question 6. I look like a nail, but a bud am I. Chocolate brown colour, and a strong smell have I. When your toothache makes you shout, I soothe the pain in your mouth. Think and tell me, who am I? Tell me quickly, who am I?
Answer: Clove
In simple words: This nail-shaped, strong-smelling bud that helps with toothache is clove.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to distinct shapes (like a nail) and specific traditional uses (like relieving toothache) to identify spices.

(B) Name The Food Dishes That Are Made At Your Home...

Question. (i) when you have guests
Answer: When guests arrive, we often make puree, gulab jamuns, curry, and rice.
In simple words: For visitors, we cook special meals like puree, gulab jamuns, curry, and rice.

Exam Tip: Think about traditional festive or guest-special dishes commonly prepared in your region or home.

Question. (iii) on regular days
Answer: On normal days, we typically prepare chapatti, rice, and daal.
In simple words: Daily meals usually include chapatti, rice, and daal.

Exam Tip: Consider the staple foods and simple dishes that form part of everyday meals in your culture.

(C) Read The Following Recipes.

(1) Dal-Baati

Dal:
(1) Take chana dal (split Bengal gram), toovar (arhar) dal, moong (split ;green gram) dal and urad (split black lentils') dal
(2) Clean and wash the dals.
(3) Pressure cooker them all.
(4) Heat ghee in a pan.
Add cumin seeds (કમિનો સિડ્ઝ - જીરુ).
(5) When cumin seeds crackle
તડતડવું), sauté (સૉટે - સાંતળવું) them.
(6) Add cloves (ક્લોગ્ઝ - લવીંગ), bay leaves (બે લીન્ઝ - તમાલ પત્તા), green chillies (ગ્રીન ચિલિઝ - લીલાં મરચાં) and asafoetida હું (ઍસફીટિડ - હીંગ).
(7) Add cooked dals in it. Add water.
(8) Add chilli (428) powder, turmeric (ટરૂમરિક - હળદર) powder, coriander (કૉરિએન્ડર - ધાણા) powder, garam masala and salt (સૉલ્ટ - મીઠું) to taste (ટેસ્ટ - સ્વાદ).
(9) Simmer (સિમર - સીજવવું) for 5 to 7 minutes.

Dal:
(1) Wash toovar dal. Cook it in the pressure cooker.
(2) Mash it properly with a round ladle (बेऽ৭ - ऽऽछी).
(3) Add water, salt, turmeric (৫৭६२) powder to taste. Put it to cook.
(4) Heat oil in a pan.
(5) Add cumin seeds (ង់), asafoetida (ञ), dry red chillies (ડ્રાર્ધ રેડ યિબિઉ - સૂકાં લાલ મરચાં) bay leaves (તમાલ પત્તા), cloves લવીંગ), cinnamon (સિનમન - તજ), cardamom (કાર્ડમમ- ઈલાયચી), curry leaves (કરિ લીઝ મીઠો લીમડો), ginger (જિજર - આદુ), green chillies, tomatoes and red chilli powder.
faces. Add it to the cooking dal.

Dhokli:
(1) Take whole wheat flour (atta). Add salt and oil. Mix well.
(2) Add sufficient (સઝિશન્ટ - पर्याH) water. Knead into a stiff dough.
(3) Take lemon-sized (બેમન-સાઘસऽ - બીંભેટનું) portions (પોશન્ - ભાગ). Roll a roti. Cut the roti into pieces.
(4) Add all the dhokli pieces, one by one, into the cooking dal. Mix them gently (ઔલિ - હળવે).
(5) Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
(6) Finish off with juice of lemon and chopped (યોऽ - ડાયેનું) coriander leaves (ડોરિખેન્ડર લીઝ - કોથમીર)

(D) Answer The Questions For The Recipes.

Question 1. Write the names of the spices used in dal-baad.
Answer: The spices utilized in dal-baad include cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaves, asafoetida, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.
In simple words: Dal-baad uses cumin, cloves, bay leaves, asafoetida, chilli, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala.

Exam Tip: When listing ingredients or spices, ensure all items mentioned in the recipe are included in your answer.

Question 2. List the ingredients for dal-dhokli.
Answer: The ingredients for dal-dhokli are toovar dal, turmeric powder, salt, cumin seeds, asafoetida, dry red chillies, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamons, cardamoms, curry leaves, ginger, green chillies, tomatoes, red chilli powder, whole wheat flour, oil, lemon juice, and coriander leaves.
In simple words: Dal-dhokli needs toovar dal, many spices like turmeric and cumin, whole wheat flour, oil, lemon juice, and coriander leaves.

Exam Tip: Be thorough when listing ingredients for complex dishes; check both the dal and dhokli sections of the recipe.

Question 3. Name all the flours used in baati.
Answer: The flours employed in baati are whole wheat flour, besan, and semolina.
In simple words: Baati is made from whole wheat flour, besan, and semolina.

Exam Tip: Identify all types of flour explicitly mentioned in the recipe for the baati component.

Question 4. What will you add to garnish dal-baati ?
Answer: We will add ghee to garnish dal-baati.
In simple words: Ghee is used for garnishing dal-baati.

Exam Tip: Look for the final step in the recipe that specifies how the dish is presented or finished.

Question 5. Write the recipe for khichdi.
Answer:
Ingredients:
1 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1 cup rice
1 tablespoon ghee
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cloves
5 black pepper corns
3 cinnamons
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Method:
(1) Wash and soak dal and rice together for 30 minutes.
(2) Drain and keep aside.
(3) Heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, cloves, black pepper corns and cinnamons.
(4) When the seeds crackle, add 3-cups of hot water, rice, toovar dal, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
(5) Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
(6) Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid of the pressure cooker.
(7) Serve with ghee.
In simple words: First, soak dal and rice, then cook with spices and water in a pressure cooker. Finish by serving with ghee.

Exam Tip: For recipes, present ingredients clearly, then list method steps in numerical order for easy understanding.

(E) Name Three To Five Of Your Favourite Dishes. Write Their Recipe In Gujarati. Present It In The Classroom.

Activity 7.

Question. Like vegetable scraps, scraps of other things are also useful. Name the things that are thrown away at home or in school.
Answer: Some things often discarded at home or school, but which can be useful, include:
- old textbooks and notebooks
- torn chappals or shoes
- old clothes
- old and broken buckets, shampoo bottles, oil bottles, etc.
- old and broken toys
- old newspapers and magazines
- used plastic bags, milk pouches, etc.
- old and broken benches, tables, chairs, etc in school
In simple words: Many items like old books, shoes, clothes, broken buckets, and plastic bags are thrown away but could be reused.

Exam Tip: When brainstorming items, think about different categories of waste (paper, plastic, fabric, broken items) from both home and school environments.

Sit In Groups. What Can You Make From These Things ? Discuss. Put Your Ideas On The Blackboard.

(1) We can use old buckets to keep flower pots.
(2) We can decorate old shampoo bottles / oil bottles and use them as flower vases.
(3) We can use old and broken furniture to make new furniture items.
(4) We can use old sarees, dupattas, etc. to make curtains, pillow covers, etc.
(5) We can use old newspapers, magazines to make paper bags for grocery.

Activity 8.

(A) Read The Paragraph.

A sparrow and a parrot were good friends. Every day, they talked with each other. But the parrot lived in a cage in Parul's house. The sparrow lived in a tree. Parul gave the parrot good food. The sparrow worked for food. Once the parrot invited the sparrow to come into his cage and share his happiness. The sparrow said, “No.” She was very happy outside the cage. The parrot also wanted to come out of the cage. So the sparrow helped him to open the cage. Both the friends flew away in the open sky.

(B) Follow The Examples And Write The Action Words From The Story.

Question. Follow the examples and write the action words from the story.
Answer:
• talk - talked
(1) lived - live
(2) worked - work
(3) gave - give
(4) invite - invited
(5) said - say
(6) want - wanted
(7) helped - help
(8) fly - flew
In simple words: This activity asks you to find the base form (present tense) of the past tense action words used in the story.

Exam Tip: When identifying base forms, remember that irregular verbs change their spelling significantly (e.g., "gave" to "give"), while regular verbs typically just lose the "-d" or "-ed" ending.

(C) Arrange The Following Sentences In The Order Of The Story.

Question. Arrange the following sentences in the order of the story.
[ 3 ] The parrot invited the sparrow to the cage.
[ 1 ] The sparrow and the parrot were good friends.
[ 2 ] The parrot lived in a cage and the sparrow lived in a tree.
[ 5 ] The sparrow and the parrot flew away in the sky.
[ 4 ] The sparrow helped the parrot to come out of the cage.
Answer: The sentences in the correct sequence are:
1. The sparrow and the parrot were good friends.
2. The parrot lived in a cage and the sparrow lived in a tree.
3. The parrot invited the sparrow to the cage.
4. The sparrow helped the parrot to come out of the cage.
5. The sparrow and the parrot flew away in the sky.
In simple words: Put the sentences in the correct order to retell the story from start to finish.

Exam Tip: Read through the story carefully and identify key events. Then, arrange the sentences chronologically based on when those events occurred.

Activity 9.

Answer The Questions.

Question 1. You need two clips to hang one hanky. You need three clips to hang two hankies. You need four clips to hang three hankies. How many clips do you need to hang ten hankies?
Answer: You need 11 clips.
In simple words: For each new hanky, you add one clip, plus one extra for the first hanky. So, for ten hankies, you need ten plus one, which is eleven clips.

Exam Tip: Notice the pattern: the number of clips is always one more than the number of hankies. This indicates a linear relationship.

Question 2. You want to divide a page into ten identical columns. How many lines will you draw?
Answer: You will draw 9 lines.
In simple words: To make ten equal columns, you need to draw nine lines inside the page.

Exam Tip: If you divide something into 'N' sections, you typically need to make 'N-1' cuts or lines.

Question 3. You want fifteen folds in a paper. How many times will you fold it?
Answer: You will fold it 4 times.
In simple words: Each fold doubles the number of layers, so four folds are needed to get fifteen or more layers.

Exam Tip: Understand that the number of layers increases exponentially with each fold (2^n). To get 15 layers, you need a power of 2 that is 15 or more (2^4 = 16).

Question 4. You can make one new perfume stick out of four burnt perfume sticks. Out of 64 burnt sticks, how many new sticks can you make?
Answer: You can make 16 new sticks.
In simple words: For every four old sticks, you get one new one. So, 64 old sticks make 16 new ones because 64 divided by 4 is 16.

Exam Tip: This is a simple division problem. Divide the total number of burnt sticks by the number required to make one new stick.

Activity 10.

(A) Colour The Picture.

(B) Look At The Picture And Fill In The Blanks Using The Appropriate Prepositions.

Question 1. The table is __________ the window.
Answer: The table is near the window.
In simple words: The table is located close to the window.

Exam Tip: Prepositions describe the position or relationship of one thing to another. "Near" indicates proximity.

Question 2. There are six picture __________ the wall.
Answer: There are six pictures on the wall.
In simple words: Six pictures hang on the surface of the wall.

Exam Tip: Use "on" when something is directly attached to or resting upon a surface.

Question 3. There are two pillows __________ the cot.
Answer: There are two pillows on the cot.
In simple words: Two pillows are resting on the cot.

Exam Tip: Similar to Question 2, "on" indicates direct contact with the surface of the cot.

Question 4. The ball is __________ the table.
Answer: The ball is under the table.
In simple words: The ball is positioned beneath the table.

Exam Tip: "Under" is used when something is directly below another object.

Question 5. There is no wash basin __________ the picture.
Answer: There is no wash basin in the picture.
In simple words: The image does not show a wash basin within its boundaries.

Exam Tip: "In" is used to show something is contained within a larger space or representation, like a picture.

Activity 11.

Fun Time

(1) Patient: Doctor, I have a great problem. I never feel hungry after eating and don't feel tired after sleeping.
Doctor : Well, I've just the right medicine for you. Take two of these tablets every night after sleeping and two every morning, before waking up.

(2) There were three friends. They requested
God:
1st friend: God, please give me a room full of diamonds.
2nd friend: God, please give me a room full of gold.
3rd friend: God, please give me the keys of their rooms.

Let's Learn More

1. Read The Lines Of The Poem And Answer The Questions Selecting The Correct Options.

I went to the city,
To see Mrs Sweety.
She gave me a rupee,
To buy a toffee.

Question 1. The boy went to city to meet
(a) Mr Tweety
(b) Mrs Tweety
(c) Mr Sweety
(d) Mrs Sweety
Answer: (c) Mr Sweety
In simple words: The poem states the boy went to see "Mrs Sweety."

Exam Tip: When answering multiple-choice questions based on a text, always refer directly to the source for the exact wording of names and details.

Question 1. Which word rhymes with 'flower'?
(a) bought
(b) thread
Answer: (b) thread
In simple words: Look for a word that sounds similar to 'flower' at the end of the poem's lines. 'Thread' is the matching word.

Exam Tip: Rhyming words often share similar ending sounds, even if their spellings are different. Practice identifying these patterns.

Question 2. She gave me ..............
(a) a rupee
(b) a coin
(c) a toffee
(d) a coffee
Answer: (a) a rupee
In simple words: The poem clearly states that 'She gave me a rupee'.

Exam Tip: For fill-in-the-blanks, always refer back to the exact wording used in the original text or poem.

Question 3. Which word rhymes with 'toffee'?
(a) sweety
(b) rupee
(c) city
(d) gave
Answer: (b) rupee
In simple words: The word 'toffee' rhymes with 'rupee', both having a similar ending sound.

Exam Tip: When finding rhyming words, focus on the sound of the word's ending, not just the spelling.

Question 4. Mrs Sweety gave a rupee to buy
(a) a chocolate
(b) a sweet
(c) a toffee
(d) a coffee
Answer: (c) a toffee
In simple words: The poem mentions that Mrs Sweety gave a rupee specifically "To buy a toffee".

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the purpose or reason mentioned in the text for any action performed by a character.

Question 2. Which word rhymes with 'dead'?
(a) thread
(b) sour
(c) flower
(d) toffee
Answer: (a) thread
In simple words: 'Dead' rhymes with 'thread', as both words have a similar sound at their end.

Exam Tip: Practice identifying words that sound similar to enhance your rhyming word recognition skills.

Question 3. The toffee was
(a) sour
(b) dead
(c) sweet
(d) thin
Answer: (a) sour
In simple words: The poem states, "The toffee was sour," describing its taste.

Exam Tip: For direct descriptions, always recall the exact adjective used in the poem or passage.

Question 4. The flower was dead.
(a) sweet
(b) sour
(c) flower
(d) toffee
Answer: (c) flower
In simple words: The question is about the subject that was 'dead', and the poem indicates it was the flower.

Exam Tip: Understand the context of the sentence to correctly identify the noun being described by an adjective.

Question 1. Which word rhymes with 'harp'?
(a) play
(b) thin
(c) pin
(d) sharp
Answer: (d) sharp
In simple words: The word 'harp' rhymes with 'sharp', as both have a similar sound at the end.

Exam Tip: Focus on the sound of the words when identifying rhymes, rather than just the spelling.

Question 2. Which word rhymes with 'pin'?
(a) harp
(b) sharp
(c) thin
(d) play
Answer: (c) thin
In simple words: The word 'pin' rhymes with 'thin' because they have similar ending sounds.

Exam Tip: Practice saying the words aloud to better hear and identify rhyming pairs.

Question 3. The thread was............
(a) thin
(b) pin
(c) sharp
(d) harp
Answer: (a) thin
In simple words: The poem describes the thread as 'thin'.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific descriptive words used in the poem for each object.

Question 4. The ............ was sharp.
(a) harp
(b) pin
(c) thread
(d) play
Answer: (b) pin
In simple words: The poem mentions, "The pin was sharp," describing its characteristic.

Exam Tip: Match the adjective to the correct noun based on the information provided in the poem.

Question 5. The harp wouldn't play.
(a) pin
(b) thread
(c) harp
(d) boy
Answer: (c) harp
In simple words: The line refers to the harp being unable to play.

Exam Tip: Carefully read the sentence to understand which object is the subject of the action (or lack thereof).

Question 6. The boy gave away the
(a) harp
(b) pin
(c) thread
(d) play
Answer: (a) harp
In simple words: The poem ends with "So I gave it away," referring to the harp.

Exam Tip: Look for the final action taken by the narrator regarding the last object mentioned in the sequence.

2. Read the following paragraphs from the lesson.

(1) The Maharaja of Travancore ordered a huge dinner. That was for many important guests. So the Maharaja personally came to the kitchen. He wanted the best dishes for the guests. The cook was busy with his work when the Maharaja came.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. Who ordered a huge dinner?
Answer: The Maharaja of Travancore ordered a huge dinner. He wanted a big meal for his many important visitors.

Exam Tip: For direct questions, clearly state the name of the person or entity responsible for the action.

Question 2. Why did the Maharaja go to the kitchen ?
Answer: The Maharaja went to the kitchen because the dinner was for important guests, and he wanted the best dishes for them. He wanted to make sure everything was perfect. He personally supervised the preparations.

Exam Tip: When explaining 'why', always provide the reason or motivation behind the character's actions as stated in the passage.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The Maharaja of ............ ordered a huge dinner.
(a) Junagadh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Travancore
(d) Vadodara
Answer: (c) Travancore
In simple words: The passage clearly states "The Maharaja of Travancore ordered a huge dinner."

Exam Tip: Always look for specific names and details directly provided in the text to answer such questions accurately.

Question 2. There were many ............ guests for the dinner.
(a) rich
(b) important
(c) royal
(d) hungry
Answer: (b) important
In simple words: The passage mentions the dinner was "for many important guests."

Exam Tip: Identify the adjective that best describes the type of guests based on the passage's description.

Question 3. The Maharaja wanted the ............ for the guests.
(a) sweetest dishes
(b) spiciest dishes
(c) tastiest dishes
(d) best dishes
Answer: (d) best dishes
In simple words: The Maharaja "wanted the best dishes for the guests."

Exam Tip: Extract the exact phrase from the passage that describes what the Maharaja desired for his guests.

Question 4. The cook was
(a) busy with his work
(b) resting
(c) sleeping
(d) cleaning the kitchen
Answer: (a) busy with his work
In simple words: When the Maharaja came, the cook "was busy with his work."

Exam Tip: Locate the sentence in the passage that describes the cook's activity at the time of the Maharaja's visit.

(2) Cook: Welcome, My Lord ! I am happy to see you here.
King: Your dishes smell really good.
Cook : Thank you, Your Majesty.
King: (Pointing to the scraps in the basket) What is there in the basket ?
Cook: That is vegetable waste, Your Majesty. I will throw it away.
King: No, no. You cannot waste all the vegetables. Find a way to use them.
Cook: Surely, I will.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What was there in the basket?
Answer: There were vegetable scraps in the basket. These were the leftover bits from cutting vegetables.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific item mentioned by the cook when asked about the contents of the basket.

Question 2. Who was happy to see the king in the kitchen?
Answer: The cook was happy to see the king in the kitchen. He greeted the king with a welcome.

Exam Tip: Look at the dialogue to see who expresses happiness or gives a welcome to the king.

Question 3. What will the cook do with the vegetable waste ?
Answer: The cook will throw away the vegetable waste. He intended to dispose of the scraps.

Exam Tip: Identify the cook's initial plan for the vegetable waste before the king's intervention.

Question 4. What did the king ask the cook to do?
Answer: The king asked the cook to find a way to use the vegetable waste. He instructed him not to throw it away.

Exam Tip: Focus on the king's instructions to the cook regarding the vegetable scraps.

Answer the question selecting the correct option.

Question 1. There were ............ in the basket.
(a) paper scraps
(b) vegetable scraps
(c) fruit scraps
(d) food scraps
Answer: (b) vegetable scraps
In simple words: The cook specifically mentioned that the basket contained "vegetable waste."

Exam Tip: Use the exact term used in the dialogue to describe the contents of the basket.

(3) The cook was worried. He stared at the scraps and started thinking. He had an idea. He first washed the vegetables. Then he cut the vegetables into long strips. He put them, in a big pot. He started to cook it. He ground some fresh coconut, green chillies and garlic together.

He added this paste into the vegetables. He then added salt, too. He added some whipped curd to the curry. He also poured a few spoonfuls of coconut oil. He then decorated the dish with curry leaves. The new dish was ready. He served the dish to the guests. Everyone liked it very much.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What did the cook first do with the vegetable scraps?
Answer: The cook first washed the vegetable scraps and cut them into long strips. This was the initial step in preparing the new dish.

Exam Tip: Identify the very first actions taken by the cook to begin preparing the dish from the scraps.

Question 2. What did he grind together ?
Answer: He ground fresh coconut, green chillies, and garlic together. This mixture formed a paste for the dish.

Exam Tip: Note all the ingredients that were processed together to create the paste.

Question 3. What did he pour into the mixture ?
Answer: He poured a few spoonfuls of coconut oil into the mixture. This was added to complete the dish.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the liquids or oils that were added to the cooking process.

Question 4. What did use to decorate the dish ?
Answer: He used curry leaves to decorate the dish. This added a finishing touch and aroma.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific ingredient used for presentation or garnishing.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The cook cut the vegetable into ......
(a) short strips
(b) long strips
(c) round pieces
(d) small pieces
Answer: (b) long strips
In simple words: The cook cut the vegetables into "long strips" for the recipe.

Exam Tip: Refer to the cooking instructions in the passage to find the exact way the vegetables were cut.

Question 2. Which word in the passage means 'looked at'?
(a) worried
(b) washed
(c) cooked
(d) stared at
Answer: (d) stared at
In simple words: To 'stare at' something means to look at it for a long time, which is similar to 'looked at'.

Exam Tip: Understand synonyms and context clues to find words with similar meanings in a passage.

Question 3. The cook added ..........curd to the curry.
(a) whipped
(b) fresh
(c) sour
(d) sweet
Answer: (a) whipped
In simple words: The cook added "whipped curd" to the curry, as stated in the recipe.

Exam Tip: Note the specific type or preparation of ingredients mentioned in the recipe steps.

Question 4. The cook poured a few spoonfuls of ......
(a) groundnut oil
(b) coconut oil
(c) olive oil
(d) almond oil
Answer: (b) coconut oil
In simple words: The recipe states that the cook poured "a few spoonfuls of coconut oil."

Exam Tip: Remember the exact type of oil used in the cooking process as described in the passage.

Question 5. He decorated the dish with ....
(a) neem leaves
(b) tulsi leaves
(c) curry leaves
(d) tea leaves
Answer: (c) curry leaves
In simple words: The cook "decorated the dish with curry leaves" for a finishing touch.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific herb or garnish used for decoration as mentioned in the cooking instructions.

Question 6. The cook made a paste of ......
(a) coconut, red chillies and garlic
(b) coconut, green chillies and onion
(c) cinnamon, green chillies and garlic
(d) coconut, green chillies and garlic
Answer: (d) coconut, green chillies and garlic
In simple words: The cook ground "fresh coconut, green chillies and garlic together" to make the paste.

Exam Tip: List all the ingredients that were combined and ground to form the paste for the dish.

(4) He served the dish to the guests. Everyone liked it very much.
The guests : What is the name of the dish ? (The cook was confused.)
Cook: The name of the dish is “uh-vi-ul” (Avial).

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. Who was confused ? Why ?
Answer: The cook was confused because he did not know the name of the dish he had prepared. He made it on the spot without a pre-existing name.

Exam Tip: Identify the character experiencing confusion and state the specific reason for their confusion as described in the passage.

Question 2. What was the name of the dish ?
Answer: The name of the dish was Avial. This name was given to the new creation.

Exam Tip: Extract the exact name given to the dish, including any alternative spellings or pronunciations provided.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The cook was ......
(a) confused
(b) happy
(c) scared
(d) relaxed
Answer: (a) confused
In simple words: The passage explicitly states, "(The cook was confused.)"

Exam Tip: Directly quote or paraphrase the emotion or state mentioned in the passage for the character.

Question 2. The name of the dish was ......
(a) Anvil
(b) Avil
(c) Avial
(d) Avial
Answer: (d) Avial
In simple words: The cook revealed the dish's name as "Avial".

Exam Tip: Ensure you select the correct spelling of the dish's name as presented in the text.

(5) Avial became famous all over Kerala. And just imagine, it all came from a basket of waste ! Do you know who the cook was ? It was Bhima, one of the Pandavas. And the king was King Virata. The Pandavas were hiding in his kingdom. Avial is also popular in Tamil Nadu.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. Who was the cook?
Answer: Bhima was the cook. He was one of the Pandavas.

Exam Tip: Remember the name of the character identified as the cook in this part of the story.

Question 2. Who was the king ?
Answer: The king was Virata. The Pandavas were staying hidden in his kingdom.

Exam Tip: Recall the name of the king during the time the Pandavas were hiding.

Question 3. Where is Avial also popular ?
Answer: Avial is also popular in Tamil Nadu. Besides Kerala, it gained fame there too.

Exam Tip: Note all the regions or places where the dish Avial is mentioned as being popular.

Question 4. Where were the Pandavas hiding?
Answer: The Pandavas were hiding in King Virata's kingdom. They sought refuge there.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific location mentioned where the Pandavas had concealed themselves.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. Avial became famous in
(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka
Answer: (a) Kerala
In simple words: The passage explicitly states that "Avial became famous all over Kerala."

Exam Tip: Pick the region mentioned as the primary place where Avial first gained popularity.

Question 2. The name of the king was
(a) Maharaja
(b) Virata
(c) Bhima
(d) Dushasana
Answer: (b) Virata
In simple words: The passage identifies the king as "King Virata."

Exam Tip: Remember the name of the king in whose kingdom the Pandavas were hiding.

Question 3. The cook was
(a) Virata
(b) Bhima
(c) Arjuna
(d) Nakula
Answer: (b) Bhima
In simple words: The passage clearly states that the cook was "Bhima, one of the Pandavas."

Exam Tip: Identify the specific character who served as the cook during the story.

Question 4. The Pandavas were hiding in King Virata's kingdom.
(a) cooks
(b) guests
(c) Kauravas
(d) Pandavas
Answer: (d) Pandavas
In simple words: The passage states, "The Pandavas were hiding in his kingdom."

Exam Tip: Read carefully to identify which group of people was seeking refuge in the king's kingdom.

Question 5. Avial is popular in
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
Answer: (c) Tamil Nadu
In simple words: The passage states that "Avial is also popular in Tamil Nadu."

Exam Tip: Note all the regions where Avial is mentioned as being popular, not just the first one.

3. Write the actions words as shown in the example.

Example: like – liked

(1) love – loved

(3) sit - sat

(4) stand - stood

(5) run - ran

(6) write - wrote

(7) laugh – laughed

(8) open – opened

(9) fly – flew

(10) give - gave

(11) close - closed

4. Write the sentences as shown in the example.

Example: Maitri ate an apple, (eat)

(1) Sulekha drew a rangoli. (draw)

(2) Dev sang a song, (sing)

(3) The girls danced during Navratri. (dance)

(4) Rohan drank tea. (drink)

(5) Mother cooked food in the morning. (cook)

(6) Grandfather walked in the garden. (walk)

(7) The students decorated the classroom. (decorate)

(8) Tarun bought some toffees. (buy)

(9) Mayur washed clothes. (wash)

(10) Who brought these flowers? (bring)

5. Fill in the blanks with the words from the brackets.

(in, on, under, near)

Question 1. Look at the picture and fill in the blank.
Answer: The bird is in the cage.

Exam Tip: Use the preposition 'in' when an object is contained within another object.

Question 2. Look at the picture and fill in the blank.
Answer: The books are on the table.

Exam Tip: Use the preposition 'on' when an object is resting upon the surface of another object.

Question 3. Look at the picture and fill in the blank.
Answer: The clock is near the picture.

Exam Tip: Use the preposition 'near' when an object is close to, but not touching or on, another object.

Question 4. Look at the picture and fill in the blank.
Answer: The well is under the tree.

Exam Tip: Use the preposition 'under' when one object is directly beneath another object.

Activity 5.

5. Fill in the blanks with the words from the brackets.

(4) The well is under the tree.

(6) The boy is near the gate.

(7) The flowers are in the vase.

(8) The vase is on the TV.

6. Complete the dialogues using the sentences given in the box.

1.
Nita: Hi, Rekha! How can I help you
Rekha: I have lost my pen. Will you please lend me your pen?
Nita: Why not, Rekha. Here you are.
Rekha: Thank you.

2.
Raj: Aunty, can you please give me some sugar ?
Mrs Shah: Yes, sure. Here you are

3.
Amar: Good morning, uncle.
Mr Parikh: Good morning, Amar. What's the matter?
Amar: Uncle, my mobile is not working.
Can I use your phone?
Mr Parikh: Of course, you can.
Amar: Thank you, uncle.

7. Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

This is the story of two friends. One of them was Ramu. His father was a cobbler. Hees. The other was Pratap. His father was the Sarpanch of the village. Both the boys went to the same school. The Sarpanch loved his son very much. He did not like Pratap to play with Ramu. So Pratap was very unhappy. One day, Ramu and Pratap decided to run away.

Question 1. What was Pratap's father ?
Answer: Pratap's father was the Sarpanch of the village.
In simple words: Pratap’s father served as the village chief.

Exam Tip: Identify key characters and their roles directly from the passage for precise answers.

Question 2. How did Ramu's father earn money?
Answer: Ramu's father earned money by repairing shoes.
In simple words: Ramu's father made money by fixing shoes.

Exam Tip: Look for specific details about occupations and income sources mentioned in the text.

Question 3. Why was Pratap unhappy ?
Answer: Pratap was unhappy because his father did not like him to play with Ramu.
In simple words: Pratap felt sad because his father disapproved of him playing with Ramu.

Exam Tip: When asked "Why," always provide the reason directly stated or implied in the passage.

Question 4. What did the two friends decide ?
Answer: The two friends decided to run away.
In simple words: Both friends chose to escape.

Exam Tip: Focus on the main action or decision made by the characters as described in the text.

Question 5. Which word in the passage means 'sad'?
Answer: Unhappy
In simple words: The word "unhappy" in the text means feeling sad.

Exam Tip: Understand common synonyms for emotions to identify them within a passage.

Word Meanings

mind-activating: મગજને પ્રવૃત્ત કરતું (making the mind active)

city: શહેર (town)

to see: જોવું (to look at)

to buy: ખરીદવું (to purchase)

toffee: એક મીઠાઈ (a candy)

sour: ખટાશવાળું (tangy)

flower: ફૂલ (blossom)

dead: સુકાઈ ગયેલું (withered)

thread: દોરો (string)

thin: પાતળું (slim)

pin: ટાંકણી (brooch)

sharp: અણીવાળું (pointed)

harp: વીણા જેવું એક તંતુવાદ્ય (a stringed instrument like a lyre)

to play: વગાડવું (to make music)

to order: હુકમ આપવો, સૂચના આપવી (to command, to instruct)

huge: વિશાળ, ખૂબ મોટું (enormous, very large)

dinner: રાતનું ભોજન (evening meal)

important: મહત્ત્વનું (significant)

guest: મહેમાન (visitor)

personally: વ્યક્તિગત રીતે, જાતે, પોતે (individually, by oneself)

kitchen: રસોડું (cooking area)

cook: રસોઇયો (chef)

busy: વ્યસ્ત (occupied)

dish: વાનગી (cuisine)

to smell: સુવાસ આવવી તે, સોડમ (to emit fragrance)

scrap: બાકી રહેલી વસ્તુઓ (leftovers)

vegetables: શાકભાજી (produce)

waste: નકામી વસ્તુઓ (refuse)

to throw away: ફેંકી દેવું (to discard)

to waste: બગાડ કરવો (to squander)

surely: ચોક્કસ (certainly)

to worry: ચિંતા કરવી (to fret)

to stare at: –ની તરફ એકીટસે જોવું (to gaze fixedly at)

to think: વિચારવું (to ponder)

idea: યુક્તિ (concept)

to wash: ધોવું (to cleanse)

long: લાંબુ (extended)

strip: લાંબો ટુકડો (a narrow piece)

ground: વાટેલું (crushed - past tense of grind)

fresh: તાજું (new)

coconut: ટોપરું (palm fruit)

green chilli: લીલું મરચું (unripe pepper)

garlic: લસણ (allium sativum)

to add: ઉમેરવું (to include)

paste: મિશ્રણ (mixture)

salt: મીઠું (sodium chloride)

whipped curd: ફીણેલું દહીં (beaten yogurt)

curry: કઢી (spiced stew)

to pour: રેડવું (to dispense)

oil: તેલ (lubricant)

to decorate: શણગારવું (to adorn)

curry leaves: મીઠો લીમડો (kari patta)

to serve: પીરસવું (to present food)

confused: ગૂંચવાયેલું (perplexed)

famous: પ્રખ્યાત (renowned)

to imagine: કલ્પના કરવી (to visualize)

to hide: સંતાવવું (to conceal)

kingdom: રાજ્ય (realm)

popular: લોકપ્રિય (well-liked)