GSEB Class 6 English Solutions Unit 2 Two Mo-Chho

Activity 1

કૅલેન્ડરની મદદથી શિક્ષક આજની તેમજ પાછલા રવિવારની પોતાની દિનચર્યાની વિગતો કહેશે તે સાંભળો. શિક્ષકની મદદથી તે રીતે પોતાની વિગતો કહો :

Today is Thursday.
I am in this classroom today.
I have a book on my table.
I am busy.

Today is Monday.
I am in this classroom today.
I have a pen in my hand.
I am writing.

It was Sunday yesterday.
I was at my friend's house.
I had no homework.
I enjoyed a movie on TV
I had a birthday party in the evening.

Activity 2.

(A) અહીં બે ફકરાનાં વાક્યો ભેગાં થઈ ગયાં છે. તે વાક્યો સાંભળો અને વાંચો. વર્ગમાં ચર્ચા કરી બંને ફકરા છૂટા પાડો અને અલગ-અલગ નોંધો : –

Today is Christmas. Now, we are celebrating Christmas. Before two months, we celebrated Diwali. My sister Nancy is decorating the Xmas tree. My brother Darshil decorated our house for Diwali. He was at home. Today, Darshil is not at home. He is in the hostel. My mother is preparing a cake. She prepared sweet dishes for Diwali.

We received Diwali cards from friends and relatives. We also prepared Diwali cards. My father helped us for that. My father is helping Nancy now. I am enjoying the music on the cell phone. Some friends and relatives visited us. fire crackers. Nancy and I enjoyed crackers.

Answer:

Additional Questions

(નીચે 15 ઑગસ્ટ વિશે આપેલાં વાક્યોના આધારે બીજા ફકરામાં 26 જાન્યુઆરી વિશેનાં વાક્યો લખો.)

Answer:

(B) અહીં પણ બે ફકરાનાં વાક્યો ભેગાં થઈ ગયાં છે. તે વાક્યો સાંભળો અને વાંચો અને વર્ગ સમક્ષ રજૂ :

We celebrated the World Environment Day on last 5th June. We are celebrating English Day today. Reena and Rashmi are decorating the classroom. We invited our SMC members. Our principal welcomed the members.

Bhanu is talking with a student of first standard in English. The students of first standard are smiling at him. We planted saplings. We watered them. The saplings are growing now. Our garden is green now.

Answer:

Read the paragraph. Write two paragraphs: One for Mohan and the other for Rita by separating the sentences
(નીચે યોગ્ય વાક્યો પસંદ કરી મોહન વિશેનાં વાક્યોનો એક ફકરો અને રીટા વિશેનાં વાક્યોનો બીજો ફકરો લખો.)

Mohan is the garden today. He is looking at flowers. Rita was at Rehana's house last Sunday. Rehana's toys. The roses are pink and the sunflowers are yellow. Rehana had two toy-cars. The big toy-car was blue and the small toy-car was red. There are many butterflies in the garden. Some butterflies are big and some are small. Rita played with Rehana. Mohan is very happy. They were very happy.

Answer:

Activity 3.

Checked It! (આઈ ચેકટ ઈટ!) મેં તે ચકાસ્યું!

Once there was an elephant. People called him Motu. He had a friend. He was a rat. His name was Chhotu. Both Chhotu and Motu loved swimming. One day Motu walked to the river. He entered the water. He enjoyed swimming for a long time. Then Chhotu also arrived there. He looked at Motu and shouted, “Motu, come out for a minute.” Motu answered, “Don’t disturb me. I will not come pull; Let me swim.”

Chhotu shouted again "Come out soon, I say.” Motu said, “No, I, won't.” Chhotu then shouted and shouted. Motu was angry. He jumped out. "OK, I am here now. Tell me, what's your problem ?" Chhotu looked at Motu and said, “It's OK. You can go back mow. I am satisfied. Go and swim." Motu was very angry. "Satisfied?” he said. Chhotu said, “Yes, I am. You are not wearing my swimsuit. I just checked it.”

નીચે આપેલાં વિધાનો ખરાં હોય તો True અને ખોટાં હોય તો False લખો :

Question 1. Motu was a rat.
Answer: False.
In simple words: Motu was an elephant, not a small rat.

Exam Tip: Recall the main characters' types from the story to avoid common errors.

Question 2. Motu enjoyed swimming.
Answer: True.
In simple words: The story clearly mentions that Motu truly enjoyed swimming for a long duration.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the actions and preferences described for each character in the passage.

Question 3. Chhotu jumped out of water.
Answer: False.
In simple words: Motu jumped out of the water after Chhotu kept shouting, not Chhotu himself.

Exam Tip: Distinguish which character performs which action in the narrative.

Question 4. Motu shouted and shouted.
Answer: False.
In simple words: It was Chhotu who shouted repeatedly, not Motu.

Exam Tip: Clarify the speaker or actor for each verb in the story to avoid confusion.

Question 5. Chhotu was satisfied.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Chhotu became satisfied after checking Motu's swimsuit, as stated in the story.

Exam Tip: Look for direct statements in the text that describe a character's emotional state or outcome.

Question 6. Motu checked Chhotu's swimsuit.
Answer: False.
In simple words: Chhotu told Motu, "You are not wearing my swimsuit. I just checked it," meaning Chhotu checked Motu's swimsuit, not the other way around.

Exam Tip: Carefully identify the subject and object of actions, especially when involving possessive pronouns.

Question 7. Motu was swimming in a pond.
Answer: False.
In simple words: Motu went to the river and was swimming there, not in a pond.

Exam Tip: Note the specific locations mentioned in the story to answer questions about settings correctly.

નીચેનાં વાક્યો કોણ બોલે છે અને કોણ બોલી શકે? તે જો Chhotu બોલે તો C, Motu બોલે તો M અને બંને બોલે તો CM લખો :

Question 1. Don't disturb me.
Answer: M
In simple words: Motu said this to Chhotu when Chhotu asked him to come out of the water.

Exam Tip: Identify direct quotes and match them to the character who uttered them in the story.

Question 2. He jumped out.
Answer: C
In simple words: This sentence describes an action Motu performed, so Chhotu could say this about Motu.

Exam Tip: When a sentence describes a character's action, consider which other character would be observing and commenting on it.

Question 3. You can go back now.
Answer: C
In simple words: Chhotu spoke these words to Motu, indicating he was satisfied after checking Motu's swimsuit.

Exam Tip: Understand the context and speaker's intent for each dialogue to correctly identify the character.

Question 4. I love swimming.
Answer: CM
In simple words: Both Motu and Chhotu loved swimming, as the story mentions their shared passion for it.

Exam Tip: Look for information that applies to multiple characters, as it may indicate a shared characteristic.

Question 5. I am a rat.
Answer: C
In simple words: Chhotu, being the rat character, would say this about himself.

Exam Tip: Connect character traits and identities directly to who would express them.

Question 6. I have a tail.
Answer: CM
In simple words: Both elephants (Motu) and rats (Chhotu) possess tails, so either could make this statement.

Exam Tip: Consider physical characteristics shared by different animals or characters in the story.

Question 7. I am a big animal.
Answer: M
In simple words: Motu, the elephant, is a large animal, so he would say this to describe himself.

Exam Tip: Match physical descriptions and self-statements to the appropriate character's nature.

Activity 4.

હવે ત્રણ દિવસ પછી મોટુ તેના મિત્ર છોટુની મુલાકાતે ગયો. ત્યાં શું થયું તે જાણવા માટે નીચેનાં વાક્યો વાંચો. તેમાં જે શબ્દો ખૂટે છે તે નીચેના કૌસમાંથી પસંદ કરી યોગ્ય જગ્યાએ મૂકીને તેનું વાંચન કરો :

(was, liked, reached, called, showed, replied, answered, returned)

After three days, Motu went to Chhotu's house. He called, “Hey! Chhotu, come out.” Chhotu was not at home. Chhoti, his wife, came out. She said, "Welcome, Mr Motu." She offered Motu a fruit dish. Motu replied, “No, thanks. I am in a hurry. Where is Chhotu ?” Chhoti answered, “He is at work.” Motu said, “OK, please, give him this tie. It is a gift for him." Motu reached his house. Chhotu returned home late. Chhoti showed him the gift. He liked it very much. He sent an SMS, "Thank you for the blanket.”

Question 1. Who offered Motu a fruit dish ?
(a) Chhotu
(b) a monkey
(c) Chhoti
(d) Motu's wife
Answer: (c) Chhoti
In simple words: Chhotu's wife, Chhoti, offered the fruit dish to Motu.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to who performs specific actions or offers items in the story.

Question 2. Who was in a hurry?
(a) a parrot
(b) Motu
(c) a monkey
(d) Chhotu
Answer: (b) Motu
In simple words: Motu said he was in a hurry when Chhoti offered him the fruit dish.

Exam Tip: Look for direct statements from characters indicating their current state or feelings.

Question 3. Who gave a gift to Chhotu ?
(a) Chhoti
(b) Motu's wife
(c) Motu
(d) another rat
Answer: (c) Motu
In simple words: Motu gave a gift to Chhotu and asked Chhoti to pass it on.

Exam Tip: Clearly identify the giver and receiver of gifts or objects within the narrative.

Question 4. Motu gave a .......... as a gift to Chhotu.
(a) tie
(b) fruit dish
(c) swimsuit
(d) dress
Answer: (a) tie
In simple words: Motu instructed Chhoti to give Chhotu a tie as a present.

Exam Tip: Remember the specific item mentioned as a gift in the story.

Question 5. Who came home late ?
(a) Motu
(b) Chhoti
(c) Chhotu
(d) Motu's wife
Answer: (c) Chhotu
In simple words: The story mentions that Chhotu returned home late after Motu had visited.

Exam Tip: Note the timing of events, especially when characters arrive or return.

Question 6. Chhotu sent .......... to Motu.
(a) a letter
(b) a telegram
(c) a card
(d) an SMS
Answer: (d) an SMS
In simple words: Chhotu sent an SMS message to Motu to thank him for the gift.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific form of communication used between the characters.

Question 7. Chhotu's SMS said, “Thank you for the ..............."
(a) blanket
(b) tie
(c) gift
(d) good wishes
Answer: (a) blanket
In simple words: Chhotu thanked Motu for the blanket he received.

Exam Tip: Remember the exact item mentioned in the thank you message to fill in the blank correctly.

Activity 5.

The Rainbow (રબો) મેઘધનુષ્ય

Boats sail on the rivers,
And ships sail on the seas;
But clouds that sail across the sky
Are prettier far than these.
There are bridges on the rivers,
As pretty as you please;
But the bow that bridges heaven,
And overtops the trees,
And builds a road from earth to sky,
Is prettier far than these. - Christina Rossetti

(બોટ્સ સેલ ઑન ધ રિવર્ઝ,) હોડીઓ નદીઓમાં સહેલ કરે છે,
(ઍન્ડ શિસ સેલ ઑન ધ સીઝ;) અને વહાણો દરિયામાં સહેલ કરે છે;
(બટ ક્લાઉઝ ધેટ સેલ અક્રૉસ ધ સ્કાઈ) પરંતુ જે વાદળો આકાશમાં સહેલ કરે છે
(આર પ્રિટીઅર ધેન ધીઝ.) તેઓ આ બધાં કરતાં વધારે સુંદર છે.
(ધેઅર આર બ્રિજિઝ ઑન ધ રિવર્સ,) નદીઓ ઉપર પુલ હોય છે,
(ઍઝ પ્રિટી ઍઝ યૂ પ્લીઝ;) (તે) તમે ખુશ થાઓ તેવા સુંદર હોય છે;
(બટ ધ બો ઘૂંટ બ્રિજિઝ હેવન,) પરંતુ (મેઘ)ધનુષ્ય જે સ્વર્ગનો પુલ બાંધે છે,
(ઍન્ડ ઓવરટૉપ્સ ધ ટ્રીઝ,) અને વૃક્ષોની ટોચ પરથી પસાર થાય છે, |
(ઍન્ડ બિડ઼ઝ અ રોડ ક્રૉમ અર્થ ટુ સ્કાઈ,) અને ધરતીથી આકાશ સુધીનો રસ્તો બનાવે છે. ।
(ઇઝ પ્રિટીઅર ફાર ધેન ધીઝ.) તે આ બધા કરતાં વધારે સુંદર છે. — ક્રિસ્ટિના રોઝેટ્ટી

Activity 6.

જૂથકાર્ય કરો. બૉક્સમાં ફળો, શાકભાજી, તહેવારો અને ઉપયોગી વસ્તુઓનાં નામ આપવામાં આવેલાં છે. તેમને યોગ્ય ખાનામાં મૂકી કોઠો પૂરો કરો. જરૂર પડે શબ્દકોશનો ઉપયોગ કરો :

banana, grapes, mangoes, apples, watermelon, sugar cane, guava, jamboo, lady's finger, cabbage, brinjal, cauliflower, carrot, bitter gourd, potatoes, onion, Uttarayan, Diwali, Holi, Rakshabandhan, Christmas, Janmashtami, sweater, umbrella, raincoat, scarf, fan, goggles, heater, air-conditioner

Answer:

કોઠાની નીચે આપેલાં વાક્યો સાંભળો, બોલો. તે વાક્યો કયો દિવસ સુચવે છે તે નોંધો. તે દિવસ કોઠામાં યોગ્ય ખાનામાં લખો :

(1) Our teacher talked about it in the assembly. [Hindi Day]

(2) We watched a play about Gandhiji and Sardar Patel. [Republic Day, Independence Day]

(3) Students played the teacher's role. [Teacher's Day]

(4) We collected photographs and information about Dr Ambedkar. [Ambedkar Jayanti]

(5) We planned a quiz on the poets and writers of Gujarat. [Mother Tongue Day]

(6) Our school has vacation. But we gathered to plant saplings in our garden. [The World Environment Day]

(7) Our school has a holiday. But we gathered to remember Gandhiji. [Gandhi Jayanti]

(8) We celebrated 'Praveshotsav'. [Praveshotsav Day]

(9) We participated in the sports. [Sports Day]

(10) We watched a children's film on that day. Children's Day]

Activity 7.

નીચેના વાક્યો સામે before અથવા now લખો :

Question 1. Ripai and Hetal prepared rangoli.
Answer: before
In simple words: The action of preparing rangoli happened in the past, indicating 'before'.

Exam Tip: Identify the tense of the verb (e.g., "prepared" is past tense) to determine if the action is 'before' or 'now'.

Question 2. Jigar and Jigisha are skipping ropes.
Answer: now
In simple words: The verb "are skipping" shows an action happening right now.

Exam Tip: Look for present continuous verbs (e.g., "is/are -ing") to signify actions happening 'now'.

Question 3. Prakash travelled by cycle
Answer: before
In simple words: "Travelled" is a past tense verb, meaning the action occurred in the past.

Exam Tip: Simple past tense verbs (e.g., "travelled") indicate an action completed 'before'.

Question 4. Javed covered the open fruits.
Answer: before
In simple words: The verb "covered" is in the past tense, indicating a past action.

Exam Tip: Recognize past tense verbs as indicators of actions that happened 'before'.

Question 5. Devangi is practicing garba.
Answer: now
In simple words: "Is practicing" indicates an ongoing action, happening at the present moment.

Exam Tip: The "is/are -ing" verb form always suggests an action taking place 'now'.

Question 6. Nirav and Janki helped Tanvi.
Answer: before
In simple words: The word "helped" is the past tense of "help", meaning the assistance was given previously.

Exam Tip: Regular past tense verbs ending in -ed typically point to actions that occurred 'before'.

Question 7. Mr Desai arranged the programme.
Answer: before
In simple words: "Arranged" is a past tense verb, showing that the program was set up earlier.

Exam Tip: Past tense verbs like "arranged" describe actions that have already finished, thus 'before'.

Question 8. My mother is writing a letter
Answer: now
In simple words: "Is writing" signifies an action currently in progress.

Exam Tip: The present continuous form "is writing" indicates an action happening 'now'.

Question 9. I walked three kilometres.
Answer: before
In simple words: "Walked" is a past tense verb, showing that the walking activity has already finished.

Exam Tip: Past tense verbs, even simple ones, refer to events that happened 'before'.

Question 10. Ashishbhai pasted photographs.
Answer: before
In simple words: "Pasted" is in the past tense, indicating that the photographs were already attached.

Exam Tip: Consistent identification of past tense verb forms will help correctly label actions as 'before'.

ગક નીચેના શબ્દો -ter, -er કે -or લગાવીને પૂરા કરો :

Question 1. doctor
Answer: doctor
In simple words: The word "doctor" already uses the "-or" ending to refer to a medical professional.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to common suffixes that form agent nouns in English vocabulary.

Question 2. teacher
Answer: teacher
In simple words: The word "teacher" uses the "-er" suffix to denote someone who teaches.

Exam Tip: Many English words describing professions or roles use the "-er" suffix.

Question 3. photographer
Answer: photographer
In simple words: The word "photographer" uses the "-er" suffix for a person who takes photos.

Exam Tip: Combine the root word with the appropriate suffix to form the complete professional term.

Question 4. potter
Answer: potter
In simple words: The word "potter" uses the "-er" suffix for a person who makes pots.

Exam Tip: Recognize how suffixes are used to indicate an agent or a person performing an action.

Question 5. engineer
Answer: engineer
In simple words: The word "engineer" already includes the "-eer" ending for a professional in engineering.

Exam Tip: Some profession names have unique suffixes like "-eer" that do not fit the typical -er/-or patterns.

Question 6. officer
Answer: officer
In simple words: The word "officer" uses the "-er" ending for someone holding a position of authority.

Exam Tip: Practice identifying common suffixes for different types of roles and professions.

Question 7. shopkeeper
Answer: shopkeeper
In simple words: The word "shopkeeper" uses the "-er" suffix for a person who manages a shop.

Exam Tip: Focus on the base word (shopkeep) and add the correct suffix for the person doing the action.

Question 8. conductor
Answer: conductor
In simple words: The word "conductor" uses the "-or" ending for a person who conducts.

Exam Tip: Be aware that some agent suffixes, like "-or", are also common for certain professions.

Question 9. carpenter
Answer: carpenter
In simple words: The word "carpenter" uses the "-er" ending for a person who works with wood.

Exam Tip: Correctly adding suffixes forms the names of various skilled trades.

Question 10. driver
Answer: driver
In simple words: The word "driver" uses the "-er" suffix for someone who drives a vehicle.

Exam Tip: Many action verbs can be turned into agent nouns by adding "-er".

Question 11. fruit seller
Answer: fruit seller
In simple words: The phrase "fruit seller" describes a person who sells fruits, using the "-er" suffix.

Exam Tip: Compound nouns describing professions often use "-er" at the end of the action verb.

Question 12. actor
Answer: actor
In simple words: The word "actor" uses the "-or" ending to refer to a performer.

Exam Tip: Recall that both "-er" and "-or" suffixes are used to form agent nouns, depending on the root word.

Activity 8.

નીચેની વિગતો પરથી તમે તારીખના આધારે દિવસ જાણી શકશો. તમારા ગણિતના શિક્ષકની મદદથી સમગ્ર વિગત સમજવા પ્રયત્ન કરો :

(1) Identify the century of the year (Ex. 15th August - 1947-20th century)
Divide the century by 4 [20/4 = 5]
we get the remainder - 0

(2) Now, observe the tables given below.
Replace the numbers for date, month and year with the basic numbers given in the tables.
Like,
Date - 15- basic number is 1
Month - August - basic number is 3
Year - 47 - basic number is 1
century remainder - 0 - basic number is 0

(3) Now, add all the basic numbers like :
1 + 3 + 140 = 5

(4) Divide the total by: 7, so the remainder is 5.

(5) Match the sum with the table and find out the day.
On 15th August 1947, it was Friday.

(6) Consult your Mathematics teacher. Find out other tricks like this.

Let's Learn More

1. Read the following paragraphs from the lesson:

Once there was an elephant. People called him Motu. He had a friend. He was a rat. His name was Chhotu. Both Chhotu and Motu loved swimming.

Answer the following questions :

Question 1. What did people call the elephant?
Answer: People called the elephant 'Motu'.
In simple words: The elephant was known as 'Motu' by everyone.

Exam Tip: For direct identification questions, always state the name clearly and concisely as it appears in the text.

Question 2. What did both Chhotu and Motu love?
Answer: Both Chhotu and Motu enjoyed swimming.
In simple words: Chhotu and Motu both liked to swim.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to what activities are common or shared between characters in a story to answer such questions accurately.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options :

Question 1. What was Motu ?
(a) a rat
(b) a cat
(c) an elephant
(d) a horse
Answer: (c) an elephant
In simple words: Motu was a big elephant in the story.

Exam Tip: Always recall the main characteristics or identities of the characters from the story to pick the right option.

Question 2. What was Chhotu ?
(a) a rat
(b) a cat
(c) an elephant
(d) a horse
Answer: (a) a rat
In simple words: Chhotu was a small rat.

Exam Tip: Differentiate between characters by remembering their species or key features as described.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options:

Question 1. Chhotu was Motu's ...
(a) teacher.
(b) uncle.
(c) pet.
(d) friend.
Answer: (d) friend.
In simple words: Chhotu was a friend to Motu.

Exam Tip: Understand the relationships between the characters based on the story's context.

Question 2. Both Chhotu and Motu loved ...
(a) swimming.
(b) fighting.
(c) running.
(d) laughing.
Answer: (a) swimming.
In simple words: Both Chhotu and Motu really enjoyed swimming.

Exam Tip: Identify common interests or shared activities between characters mentioned in the narrative.

(2) One day Motu walked to the river. He entered the water. He enjoyed swimming for a long time. Then Chhotu also arrived there. He looked at Motu and shouted, “Motu, come out for a minute.” Motu answered, "Don't disturb me. I will not come out. Let me swim.”

Answer the following questions :

Question 1. Who went to the river one day?
Answer: Motu went to the river one day.
In simple words: Motu was the one who visited the river.

Exam Tip: Look for the main subject performing the action to correctly identify "who" questions.

Question 2. What did Chhotu shout?
Answer: Chhotu shouted, “Motu, come out for a minute.”
In simple words: Chhotu called out to Motu to come out for a moment.

Exam Tip: When quoting direct speech, make sure to include the exact words spoken and punctuation.

Question 3. What did Motu answer?
Answer: Motu answered, “Don't disturb me. I will not come out. Let me swim."
In simple words: Motu told Chhotu not to bother him and said he wouldn't come out, wanting to keep swimming.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the responses of characters to accurately capture their dialogue.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Who entered the water ?
(a) Chhotu
(b) Motu
(c) Chhotu and Motu
(d) None
Answer: (b) Motu
In simple words: Motu was the one who entered the water.

Exam Tip: Refer back to the passage to confirm which character performed a specific action.

Question 2. What did Motu enjoy for a long time ?
(a) swimming
(b) shouting
(c) dancing
(d) jumping
Answer: (a) swimming
In simple words: Motu spent a lot of time happily swimming.

Exam Tip: Identify key actions and their durations as described in the narrative.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options :

Question 1. One day Motu walked to the ...
(a) circus.
(b) playground.
(c) temple.
(d) river.
Answer: (d) river.
In simple words: Motu went to the river one day.

Exam Tip: Locate specific details about characters' movements and destinations in the story.

Question 2. Motu answered, ...
(a) "Don't disturb me."
(b) "Don't shout."
(c) "Go away."
(d) "Come here to swim.”
Answer: (a) "Don't disturb me."
In simple words: Motu's reply was a request not to be disturbed.

Exam Tip: Always select the exact quote spoken by the character when the options provide direct speech.

(3) Today is Christmas. Now, we are celebrating Christmas. My sister Nancy is decorating the X-mas tree. My mother is preparing a cake. My father is helping Nancy now. I am enjoying the music on the CD player. I am also talking to you on the cell phone.

Answer the following questions :

Question 1. What are we celebrating?
Answer: We are celebrating Christmas.
In simple words: The family is celebrating the Christmas festival.

Exam Tip: The answer to "what" questions regarding events should directly state the event mentioned.

Question 2. What is Nancy doing ?
Answer: Nancy is decorating the X-mas tree.
In simple words: Nancy is busy making the Christmas tree look nice.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific action performed by a character as stated in the text.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Who is preparing a cake ?
(a) sister
(b) mother
(c) father
(d) I
Answer: (b) mother
In simple words: The mother is baking the cake.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to pronouns and specific family roles when identifying who is doing what.

Question 2. What am I enjoying ?
(a) music on CD player
(b) swimming
(c) watching a movie
(d) reading
Answer: (a) music on CD player
In simple words: The speaker is listening to music from a CD player.

Exam Tip: For "I" statements, identify the action and the object associated with the speaker's enjoyment.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options:

Question 1. My father is helping ...
(a) me.
(b) Nancy.
(c) mother.
(d) the servant.
Answer: (b) Nancy.
In simple words: Father is giving help to Nancy.

Exam Tip: Correctly identify the recipient of an action based on the details provided in the passage.

Question 2. Today is ...
(a) Diwali.
(b) Holi.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Rakshabandhan.
Answer: (c) Christmas.
In simple words: The current day is Christmas.

Exam Tip: Identify specific time-related details, such as the current date or event, mentioned in the passage.

(4) We celebrated the World Environment Day on last 5th June. We invited our SMC members. Our principal welcomed the members. We planted saplings. We watered them. The saplings are growing now. Our garden is green now.

Answer the following questions :

Question 1. What did we celebrate ?
Answer: We celebrated the World Environment Day.
In simple words: The event celebrated was World Environment Day.

Exam Tip: Always state the full and correct name of the event or occasion mentioned.

Question 2. What did we plant in our garden ?
Answer: We planted saplings in our garden.
In simple words: We put young trees, called saplings, into the ground in our garden.

Exam Tip: Identify specific actions and their direct objects as described in the text.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. When did we celebrate the World Environment Day?
(a) on last 6th June
(b) on 15th August
(c) on 25th December
(d) on last 5th June
Answer: (d) on last 5th June
In simple words: World Environment Day was celebrated on June 5th.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to dates and specific timings provided in the passage for accuracy.

Question 2. Who welcomed the members?
(a) the teacher
(b) the principal
(c) the monitor
(d) the inspector
Answer: (b) the principal
In simple words: The school principal greeted the members.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific role or person who performs an action, especially when an official title is used.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options :

Question 1. We invited our ...
(a) parents.
(b) friends.
(c) SMC members.
(d) relatives.
Answer: (c) SMC members.
In simple words: We invited the members of our School Management Committee.

Exam Tip: For fill-in-the-blank questions, select the option that best completes the sentence while maintaining the passage's meaning.

Question 2. We watered the ...
(a) trees.
(b) saplings.
(c) animals.
(d) children.
Answer: (b) saplings.
In simple words: We gave water to the small plants.

Exam Tip: Choose the object that logically completes the action described in the sentence based on the context.

2. Read the following story and answer the questions :

There was a fox. He was very hungry. He walked here and there in search of food. But there was no food around. Then he saw a garden. There were juicy grapes in it. His mouth watered. But the grapes were high. The fox jumped and jumped, but he could not reach up the grapes. So he walked away saying, “These grapes are not sweet. They are sour. I will not eat them."

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Why did the fox walk here and there ?
Answer: The fox walked here and there looking for food.
In simple words: The fox walked around because it was searching for something to eat.

Exam Tip: When asked "why," provide the reason or purpose behind the character's action.

Question 2. What did he see in the garden ?
Answer: He saw juicy grapes in the garden.
In simple words: In the garden, the fox saw delicious grapes.

Exam Tip: State the specific object or item the character observed, as described in the story.

Question 3. Could the fox reach up the grapes ?
Answer: No, the fox could not reach up the grapes.
In simple words: The fox was unable to get the grapes.

Exam Tip: For "could" questions, provide a clear 'yes' or 'no' followed by a brief explanation from the text.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Who was hungry?
(a) a fox
(b) a dog
(c) a cat
(d) an elephant
Answer: (a) a fox
In simple words: The fox was the one who felt hungry.

Exam Tip: Identify the character experiencing a particular emotion or state as described in the story.

Question 2. What did the fox say at last ?
(a) "The grapes are sweet.”
(b) "The grapes are sour.”
(c) "The grapes are not ripe.”
(d) "The grapes are dirty."
Answer: (b) "The grapes are sour.”
In simple words: The fox ended up saying that the grapes were sour.

Exam Tip: Recall the exact words or final statement made by the character in the story.

Question 1. The fox saw grapes in a ...
(a) field.
(b) house.
(c) bag.
(d) garden.
Answer: (d) garden.
In simple words: The fox saw the grapes growing in a garden.

Exam Tip: Pinpoint the specific location where an event or observation occurred.

Question 2. The fox........
(a) jumped and jumped.
(b) ran and ran.
(c) cried and cried.
(d) laughed and laughed.
Answer: (a) jumped and jumped.
In simple words: The fox tried to reach the grapes by leaping many times.

Exam Tip: Choose the action that best describes the character's attempt to achieve their goal.

3. Sing and enjoy:

Johny, Johny Yes, papa.
Eating sugar?
No, papa.
Telling lies ?
No, papa!
Open your mouth.
Ha...! Ha...! Ha...!

4. Find out the given words from the puzzle:

CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATE
BRIGHT
HANDSOME
CLOCK
CLOSE
FAT
NINE
MISTAKE
KITE

5. Fill in the blanks with proper verbs from the box:

was, is, am, have, had

Question (1) Today ___ Wednesday.
Answer: Today is Wednesday.
In simple words: The correct verb to use for the present day is 'is'.

Exam Tip: Remember to use 'is' for present tense singular subjects and 'am' for 'I'.

Question (2) I ___ in my classroom today.
Answer: I am in my classroom today.
In simple words: With 'I', the verb 'am' is always used in the present tense.

Exam Tip: The verb 'am' is specifically used with the pronoun 'I' for present tense statements.

Question (3) I ___ a notebook in my hand.
Answer: I have a notebook in my hand.
In simple words: 'Have' is used to show possession of something in the present.

Exam Tip: Use 'have' when indicating possession in the present tense for the pronoun 'I'.

Question (4) It ___ Sunday two days ago.
Answer: It was Sunday two days ago.
In simple words: Since it refers to a past time, 'was' is the correct verb.

Exam Tip: Use 'was' for past tense singular subjects or 'it' when referring to a past state or event.

6. Write four names of the following:

Question (1) Fruits
Answer:

• apple
• orange
• banana
• mango

Exam Tip: When listing examples, choose items that are well-known and directly fit the category.

Question (2) Vegetables
Answer:

• brinjal
• cauliflower
• carrot
• onion

Exam Tip: Provide diverse examples within the category to show a broader understanding.

Question (3) Festivals
Answer:

• Independence Day
• Rakshabandhan
• Diwali
• Christmas

Exam Tip: Include a mix of national and cultural festivals if possible to cover the scope of the category.

Question (4) Useful things
Answer:

• fan
• heater
• raincoat
• goggles

Exam Tip: Think about everyday items that serve practical purposes to generate examples for "useful things."

7. Write past tense forms :

Question (1) celebrate (2) decorate (3) prepare (4) talk (5) visit (6) plant (7) water (8) grow (9) have (10) swim (11) return (12)reach
Answer:
(1) celebrated
(2) decorated
(3) prepared
(4) talked
(5) visited
(6) planted
(7) watered
(8) grew
(9) had
(10) swam
(11) returned.
(12) reached
In simple words: To change these verbs into their past tense forms, you typically add '-ed' for regular verbs, or use their special past tense forms for irregular verbs.

Exam Tip: Remember that irregular verbs like 'grow' (grew), 'have' (had), and 'swim' (swam) do not follow the simple '-ed' rule for past tense.

8. The past tense of the verbs given in the box are given in the puzzle. Find them out and draw line around them:

do, swim, come, see, grow, have, go, write

9. Find out the given words from the puzzle :

PEAR
LITCHI
PEACH
CHERRY
APRICOT
PINEAPPLE
MUSKMELON
WATERMELON
CUSTARD APPLE
POMEGRANATE

9. Find out the given words from the puzzle :

PEA
BEET
TURNIP
RADISH
PUMPKIN
LETTUCE
APPLE GOURD
CAULIFLOWER
LADY'S FINGER
BITTER GOURD

Word Meanings

once: at a single moment

rat: a small animal like a mouse

both: the two things or people

to love: to feel great affection for (loved is the past form of love)

to swim: to move your body through water (swam is the past form of swim)

river: a big natural stream of water

to enter: to go or come inside a place (entered is the past form of enter)

for a long time: for a quite extended period

swimming: the action of moving in water

to shout: to make a very loud sound, usually showing strong feelings (shouted is the past form of shout)

to come out: to appear or show up from a place (came out is the past form of come out)

minute: a sixty-second period

to answer: to provide a reply or response to a question or comment (answered is the past form of answer)

to disturb: to break the peace or privacy of (disturbed is the past form of disturb)

won't: the shortened version of 'will not'

to be angry: to show or feel strong displeasure

to jump out: to spring quickly from a spot

problem: a difficult situation that needs a solution

to satisfy: to fulfill someone's needs or wishes (satisfied is the past form of satisfy)

to wear: to have clothes or jewelry on your body (wore is the past form of wear)

swimsuit: a clothing item worn for swimming

to check: to look at something carefully to ensure it is correct (checked is the past form of check)

to offer: to provide something for someone to take or decline (offered is the past form of offer)

hurry: to move or act quickly

to reach: to get to a specific place (reached is the past form of reach)

to return: to go back to a place or person (returned is the past form of return)

to show: to let something be seen or noticed (showed is the past form of show)

boat: a small vehicle that moves on water

to sail: to journey in a boat or ship (sailed is the past form of sail)

ship: a big boat for moving people or items by sea

sea: the huge area of salt water covering most of Earth

across: from one edge to the other side of something

prettier: more beautiful or appealing

bridge: a structure that carries a road or path over a river or obstacle

bow: a rainbow; an arc of colours in the sky

to overtop: to be taller than or stretch above something (overtopped is the past form of overtop)

to build: to construct something by joining parts or materials (built is the past form of build)

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