GSEB Class 6 English Solutions Unit 4 Watch your Watch

Activity 1.

The town clock says six o'clock.
The kitchen clock says eight o'clock.
Daddy's watch says seven o'clock.
I hope I won't be late.
Mummy says that one is fast and one is one hour late.
One is right. But which is it ?
I really do not know.

Question 1. Where is the minute hand in daddy's watch ?
Answer: The minute hand on daddy's watch points to twelve.
In simple words: The long hand on daddy's watch is at the number twelve.

Exam Tip: For direct observation questions, state the exact position clearly and concisely.

Question 2. Where is the hour hand in daddy's watch ?
Answer: The hour hand on daddy's watch points to seven.
In simple words: The small hand on daddy's watch is at the number seven.

Exam Tip: Differentiate between the hour and minute hands to give an accurate time reading.

Question 3. Where is the minute hand in the kitchen clock ?
Answer: The minute hand on the kitchen clock points to twelve.
In simple words: The long hand of the kitchen clock is at the number twelve.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to which clock is being asked about to avoid confusion.

Question 4. Where is the hour hand in the kitchen clock ?
Answer: The hour hand on the kitchen clock points to eight.
In simple words: The small hand of the kitchen clock is at the number eight.

Exam Tip: Double-check the clock image or given text to confirm hand positions for correct answers.

Question 5. Where is the minute hand in the town clock ?
Answer: The minute hand on the town clock points to twelve.
In simple words: The long hand of the town clock is at the number twelve.

Exam Tip: Ensure consistency in describing clock hand positions for different timepieces.

Question 6. Where is the hour hand in the town clock ?
Answer: The hour hand on the town clock points to six.
In simple words: The small hand of the town clock is at the number six.

Exam Tip: Remember that the hour hand indicates the hour and the minute hand indicates minutes, especially when both are on the 12.

Question 7. What does the town clock say ?
Answer: The town clock indicates six o'clock.
In simple words: The town clock shows the time as six o'clock.

Exam Tip: Combine the hour and minute hand readings to state the time precisely.

Question 8. What does the kitchen clock say ?
Answer: The kitchen clock indicates eight o'clock.
In simple words: The kitchen clock shows the time as eight o'clock.

Exam Tip: Practice reading different types of clocks accurately to build confidence.

Question 9. What does daddy's watch say ?
Answer: Daddy's watch indicates seven o'clock.
In simple words: Daddy's watch shows the time as seven o'clock.

Exam Tip: Always confirm the source of information (which watch or clock) before answering.

Question 10. Which clock is fast?
Answer: The kitchen clock is operating fast.
In simple words: The kitchen clock is running quickly.

Exam Tip: Identify clues in the text that describe a clock's accuracy or speed.

Question 11. Which clock is one hour late?
Answer: The town clock is running one hour behind.
In simple words: The town clock is late by one hour.

Exam Tip: Look for specific statements in the passage that indicate a clock's time deviation.

Question 12. Which one shows the right time?
Answer: Daddy's watch displays the correct time.
In simple words: Daddy's watch is showing the right time.

Exam Tip: Conclude which clock is accurate based on the information given about the others being fast or late.

Activity 2.

The Sparrow's Swing

The tower clock in the Juna Bazaar is very old.
All the three hands of the clock quarrelled one day.
The thin hand shouted : "I am very fast."
The long hand screamed : "But I am not very slow."
The short hand nodded.
The thin hand said : "You all run after me."
The long hand said : "No, I have my own speed."
The thin hand tic-talked: "I am useful in science and sports."
The long hand tic-talked : "I am important for all the people."
Now, the short hand was angry, "Stop your noise." He kicked hard. The thin and the long hands fell down. Kanjibhai noticed this first. He looked up to set his wrist watch. He informed the municipality. The municipality replaced it with a digital clock. But then, a sparrow went to the chief officer. It complained, "Where is my swing? Where shall I sit, sing and play?"

Match the pairs 'A' and 'B':

Answer:
(1) short hand – (5) It shouted, "Stop the noise."
(2) long hand – (3) I am also important.
(3) thin hand – (2) I run fast.
(4) sparrow – (1) Where are the hands of the clock ?
(5) Kanjibhai – (4) The clock is not working.
In simple words: We matched the descriptions in column A with the correct sayings or questions from column B. This helps us understand who said what or what happened to whom in the story.

Exam Tip: Carefully read both columns and recall the story's events to make accurate matches.

Activity 4.

Rearrange the following sentences according to the story:
[ 4 ] The municipality adopted the new technology.
[ 3 ] The short hand kicked out the minute hand and the second hand.
[ 5 ] The sparrow complained, "Why did you take off my swing?"
[ 1 ] The thin hand declared that it worked more.
[ 2 ] The long hand claimed that it was more important.

Answer:
1. The thin hand declared that it worked more.
2. The long hand claimed that it was more important.
3. The short hand kicked out the minute hand and the second hand.
4. The municipality adopted the new technology.
5. The sparrow complained, "Why did you take off my swing?"
In simple words: We placed the story events in the correct order, starting with the thin hand's boast and ending with the sparrow's complaint about its swing being gone.

Exam Tip: Read through the entire story once before attempting to sequence the events to ensure you grasp the full narrative flow.

Activity 5.

Example:
3:00 — three o'clock
11:00 — eleven o'clock
4:30 — half past four
9:30 — half past nine
6: 15 — a quarter past six
10: 15 — a quarter past ten
9:45 — a quarter to ten
11:45 — a quarter to twelve
11:05 — five past eleven
8:05 — five past eight
9:40 — twenty to ten

Activity 6(A)

Gorakhpur – Okha Express

Question 1. At what time did the train reach Surendranagar ?
Answer: The train reached Surendranagar at 8:32 pm.
In simple words: The train got to Surendranagar at exactly 8:32 in the evening.

Exam Tip: Locate the 'Surendranagar' row and then the 'Arrival' column to find the correct time.

Question 2. It was eleven o'clock. Where was the train ?
Answer: At eleven o'clock, the train was at Rajkot.
In simple words: When it was eleven o'clock, the train had arrived at Rajkot.

Exam Tip: Match the given time (11:00 pm) with the arrival times in the table to determine the train's location.

Question 3. The platform clock showed 6:10 pm. Where was the train ?
Answer: At 6:10 pm, the train was at Ahmedabad.
In simple words: The train was in Ahmedabad when the clock on the platform showed 6:10 in the evening.

Exam Tip: Check the departure time from Ahmedabad, as 6:10 pm falls within the train's stay there.

Question 4. The train was at Wankaner. What time was it?
Answer: It was 10:00 pm.
In simple words: When the train was at Wankaner, the time was ten o'clock at night.

Exam Tip: Find Wankaner in the table and identify its arrival time to answer this question.

Question 5. A passenger reached the station at 9:30 pm. But he missed the train. What was the station?
Answer: It was Wankaner station.
In simple words: The passenger got to Wankaner station at 9:30 pm, but the train had already left.

Exam Tip: Compare the passenger's arrival time with the train's departure times to identify where the train was missed.

Activity 6 (B).

Activity 7.

I had a bad experience. It happened last week. There was a marriage ceremony in neighbourhood. There was a lot of noise. I could not sleep properly. So, I woke up at half past eight. I got up quickly and took a shower in a hurry. I had no time to take a cup of tea.

It was ten to nine. I drove my bike fast. I hoped to reach on time. I accelerated the bike. The traffic light was red. I failed to stop my bike at the traffic signal. A policeman stopped me at the next circle. "Oh shit!" I whispered.

The policeman approached me, "Good Morning, you ran the red light. Can I see your driving licence and, papers, please ?" I got off my bike. I tapped my back pocket. I searched in my bag. I peeped into my side case. No sign of my wallet. "Excuse me officer, I left my wallet at home. I am in a hurry," I said. Of course, the policeman did not accept my excuse. He told me, "Keep your bike here. Go home and come with the licence." Luckily, I had some coins in my bag.

I caught a public transport and went back home. At half past nine, I returned to the officer. I showed him my driving licence and papers. I paid the fine and collected my bike. When I kicked my bike again, the time was a quarter to ten. Late, very late. I knew, my boss will be very angry.

So, I drove the rest of the road like hell. When I arrived at my office, I was surprised. The gate of the office was closed. The main door was also closed. Then I realised the mistake. I checked the day on my cell phone. It was Sunday.

Activity 8.

Match the words with their meanings:
(1) noise: loud and unwanted sound
(2) whispered: spoke softly
(3) approached: came very closer
(4) fetch: bring it
(5) fine: money to pay as punishment

Answer:
(1) noise — loud and unwanted sound
(2) whispered — spoke softly
(3) approached — came very closer
(4) fetch — bring it
(5) fine — money to pay as punishment
In simple words: This activity helped us link words from the story with their correct meanings, like noise with loud sound, or fine with money for punishment.

Exam Tip: When matching words, consider the context in which they are used in the passage to ensure the best fit.

Activity 9.

Write true or false for the following sentences:
(1) You reached the office at half past nine.— False
(2) Your driving licence was in your wallet.— False
(3) (For the first time) You went back home by bus.— True
(4) After shower, you enjoyed a cup of tea.— False
(5) You stopped your bike at the traffic signal.— False
(6) (For the second time) You went back home on your bike.— True
(7) You forgot the bag at home.— False
(8) The policeman did not allow you to break the traffic rule.— True
(9) You had a good sleep.— False
(10) The policeman demanded your identity card.— False

Answer:
(1) You reached the office at half past nine.— False
(2) Your driving licence was in your wallet.— False
(3) (For the first time) You went back home by bus.— True
(4) After shower, you enjoyed a cup of tea.— False
(5) You stopped your bike at the traffic signal.— False
(6) (For the second time) You went back home on your bike.— True
(7) You forgot the bag at home.— False
(8) The policeman did not allow you to break the traffic rule.— True
(9) You had a good sleep.— False
(10) The policeman demanded your identity card.— False
In simple words: We checked each sentence against the story to see if it was true or false, confirming details like when the character reached the office or what the policeman asked for.

Exam Tip: Read each statement carefully and compare it against the text to verify its accuracy. Don't rely on memory alone.

Activity 10.

Correct the following sentences based on the story:
(1) My father forgets his goggles.
(2) My brother forgets his lunch box.
(3) My sister forgets her compass box.
(4) I forget my handkerchief.
(5) My teacher forgets his pen.
(6) My friend forgets his identity card.
(7) My mother forgets her purse.
(8) My grandmother forgets her bag.
(9) My cousin forgets her textbook.

Answer: The activity asks to correct general statements; applying it to the story context, here are examples of what the narrator forgot:
(1) I forgot my wallet.
(2) I forgot my driving licence and papers initially.
In simple words: Based on the story, the main character forgot their wallet and their driving licence and papers at home.

Exam Tip: Focus on details explicitly mentioned in the narrative when correcting statements or providing specific examples.

Work in Group:

Make an English abbreviation:

Use the first letters of these words:
Mobile, Wallet, Keys, Pen, Glasses, Handkerchief

MWKPGH / PGHMWK / HMPWGK

Find the words for the following abbreviations:
(1) tIMe -time
(2) cALEnDAR - calendar
(3) sEASOn - season
(4) yEAR -year
(5) mONTh - month
(6) wEEk - week
(7) dAY - day
(8) hOUr - hour
(9) mINutE - minute
(10) CLOCK - clock
(11) WATCH - watch
(12) aLArM - alarm

Activity 11.

They have shifted all the luggage and now only one thing is left out. It was a heavy trunk full of books. As they started to take the trunk at the ground floor, the third friend said, "Wait, I think..."
First friend : Stop thinking right now.
Second friend: Stop speaking right now.
Third friend : But...
First friend : Keep moving on the stairs.
Second friend : Stop talking.
Third friend : Listen to me first...
First friend : No, keep going.
Second friend: Make it fast, it's heavy.
Third friend : Don't tell me then...
First friend : Shh...
When they reached at their place, the door was locked. They found that they did not have the key.
Third friend : The key is in the bag that is on the ground floor.
First friend : Oh my God.
Second friend: We will have to go back on the ground floor.

Let's Learn More

1. Read the following poem and answer the questions given below:

The town clock says six o’clock.
The kitchen clock says eight o’clock.
Daddy’s watch says seven o’clock.
I hope I won’t be late.
Mummy says that one is fast and one is one hour late.
One is right. But which is it ?
I really do not know.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What does the town clock say?
Answer: The town clock indicates six o'clock.
In simple words: The town clock shows the time as six.

Exam Tip: For simple comprehension questions, find the exact line in the text that provides the answer.

Question 2. What does the kitchen clock say?
Answer: The kitchen clock displays eight o'clock.
In simple words: The kitchen clock tells that it is eight o'clock.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to each specific detail mentioned in the poem, such as the time shown on different clocks.

Question 3. What does the daddy’s watch say?
Answer: Daddy's watch shows seven o'clock.
In simple words: Daddy's watch indicates seven o'clock.

Exam Tip: Ensure you match each clock or watch with the specific time it states in the text.

Question 4. What does mummy say?
Answer: Mummy mentions that one of the clocks is fast and another is one hour late.
In simple words: Mummy explains that one clock is quick and another is late by one hour.

Exam Tip: Identify the speaker and their statement accurately to answer questions about dialogue.

Let’s Learn More

1. Complete the sentences selecting the correct options:

Question 1. The town clock says, ...
(a) "It is eight o’clock."
(b) "It is seven o’clock."
(c) "It is six o’clock."
(d) "It is eleven o’clock."
Answer: (c) "It is six o’clock."
In simple words: The town clock's time is six o'clock.

Exam Tip: Always double-check options against the given text to pick the exact match for true statements.

Question 2. I hope...
(a) I will be late.
(b) I won’t be late.
(c) I will be at home.
(d) I won’t be at school.
Answer: (b) I won’t be late.
In simple words: The speaker hopes not to be late.

Exam Tip: Understand the speaker's sentiment or desire as expressed in the text to choose the correct option.

Question 3. Daddy’s watch says,...
(a) "It is six o’clock."
(b) "It is ten o’clock."
(c) "It is eight o’clock."
(d) "It is seven o’clock."
Answer: (d) "It is seven o’clock."
In simple words: Daddy's watch displays seven o'clock.

Exam Tip: Cross-reference each option with the information provided in the poem to ensure accuracy.

Question 4. “It is eight o’clock.” says ...
(a) the town clock.
(b) the kitchen clock.
(c) daddy’s watch.
(d) the wall clock.
Answer: (b) the kitchen clock.
In simple words: The kitchen clock tells the time as eight o'clock.

Exam Tip: Be careful not to confuse the statements made by different clocks or characters in the text.

2. Read the following paragraphs from the lesson:

The tower clock in the Juna Bazaar is very old. All the three hands of the clock quarrelled one day. The thin hand shouted : “I am very fast.” The long hand screamed : “But I am not very slow.” The short hand nodded. The thin hand said : “You all run after me.” The long hand said : “No, I have my own speed.” The short hand said nothing. The thin hand tic-talked: “I am useful in science and sports.” The long hand tic-talked : “I am important for all the people.”

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Who quarrelled one day?
Answer: All the three hands of the clock argued one day.
In simple words: The clock's three hands had a disagreement.

Exam Tip: Identify the main subjects of the sentence to correctly answer who performed an action.

Question 2. What did the thin hand shout?
Answer: The thin hand loudly exclaimed, “I am very fast.”
In simple words: The thin hand yelled that it was very quick.

Exam Tip: When quoting direct speech, ensure it is exactly as written in the passage.

Question 3. What did the long hand scream?
Answer: The long hand shrieked, “But I am not very slow.”
In simple words: The long hand shouted that it was not slow at all.

Exam Tip: Differentiate between the actions and words of different characters or elements in the story.

Question 4. “You all run after me.” Who said this sentence?
Answer: The thin hand uttered the sentence, “You all run after me.”
In simple words: The thin hand said this sentence.

Exam Tip: Always attribute quoted dialogue to the correct speaker as identified in the text.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options:

Question 1. The tower clock is in...
(a) the Mota Bazaar.
(b) the Juna Bazaar.
(c) the Nava Bazaar.
(d) the clock market.
Answer: (b) the Juna Bazaar.
In simple words: The tower clock is located in the Juna Bazaar.

Exam Tip: Recall specific place names or locations mentioned in the passage to choose the correct option.

Question 2. The long hand said, ...
(a) "I am very fast."
(b) "You all run after me."
(c) "No, I have my own speed."
(d) "I can’t go slow."
Answer: (c) "No, I have my own speed."
In simple words: The long hand expressed that it moves at its own speed.

Exam Tip: Be careful to match the dialogue with the correct character who spoke it.

Question 3. The thin hand is useful ............
(a) in science and sports.
(b) in farming.
(c) in reading.
(d) in sleeping.
Answer: (a) in science and sports.
In simple words: The thin hand is helpful in areas like science and sports.

Exam Tip: Look for descriptive phrases that highlight the attributes or uses of characters in the story.

Now, the short hand was angry, “Stop your noise.” He kicked hard. The thin and the long hands fell down. Kanjibhai noticed this first. He looked up to set his wrist watch. He informed the municipality. The municipality replaced it with a digital clock. But then, a sparrow went to the chief officer. It complained, “Where is my swing? Where shall I sit, sing and play?”

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Who was angry?
Answer: The short hand was upset.
In simple words: The short hand felt angry.

Exam Tip: Identify the emotion and the character expressing it directly from the text.

Question 2. Why did the thin and the long hands fall down?
Answer: The thin and long hands dropped because the short hand kicked them.
In simple words: They fell because the short hand pushed them.

Exam Tip: Look for cause-and-effect relationships explicitly stated in the passage.

Question 3. Who informed the municipality?
Answer: Kanjibhai alerted the municipality.
In simple words: Kanjibhai told the local government body.

Exam Tip: Pinpoint the character responsible for a specific action mentioned in the story.

Question 4. What did the municipality do to the tower clock?
Answer: The municipality swapped the tower clock with a digital clock.
In simple words: The municipality changed the clock to a new digital one.

Exam Tip: Focus on the actions taken by authorities or groups mentioned in the narrative.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options:

Question 1. Who kicked hard?
(a) the short hand
(b) the long hand
(c) the thin hand
(d) Kanjibhai
Answer: (a) the short hand
In simple words: The short hand was the one that kicked forcefully.

Exam Tip: Match the action to the correct character from the options provided.

Question 2. Why did Kanjibhai look up?
(a) to know the time
(b) to set his wrist watch
(c) to see the plane
(d) to see the birds
Answer: (b) to set his wrist watch
In simple words: Kanjibhai looked up to adjust his wrist watch.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific reason for a character's action as described in the passage.

Question 3. Who went to the chief officer?
(a) a parrot
(b) a sparrow
(c) Shamjibhai
(d) a peacock
Answer: (b) a sparrow
In simple words: A sparrow visited the chief officer.

Exam Tip: Remember key characters and their roles or actions within the story.

Question 4. What did the sparrow complain?
(a) "What shall I eat?"
(b) "Where is my friend?"
(c) "Where shall I study?"
(d) "Where shall I sit, sing and play?"
Answer: (d) "Where shall I sit, sing and play?"
In simple words: The sparrow asked where it could perch, sing, and play.

Exam Tip: Extract the exact complaint or question posed by a character in the narrative.

I had a bad experience. It happened last week. There was a marriage ceremony in neighbourhood. There was a lot of noise. I could not sleep properly. So, I woke up at half past eight. I got up quickly and took a shower in a hurry. I had no time to take a cup of tea. It was ten to nine. I drove my bike fast. I hoped to reach on time. I accelerated the bike. The traffic light was red. I failed to stop my bike at the traffic signal.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What was there in neighbourhood?
Answer: There was a marriage ceremony occurring in the neighbourhood.
In simple words: A wedding was happening nearby.

Exam Tip: Identify events or situations clearly described as taking place in a particular location.

Question 2. Why could the narrator not sleep properly?
Answer: The narrator was unable to sleep soundly because there was a great deal of noise in the neighbourhood.
In simple words: Too much noise nearby stopped the narrator from sleeping well.

Exam Tip: Look for the direct cause or reason provided for a character's problem or state.

Question 3. Why did the narrator accelerate his bike?
Answer: The narrator sped up his bike because he wanted to get to his office punctually.
In simple words: He made his bike go faster to reach work on time.

Exam Tip: Understand the motivation or goal behind a character's actions as explained in the text.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options:

Question 1. The narrator woke up at...
(a) half past six.
(b) half past seven.
(c) half past eight.
(d) half past nine.
Answer: (c) half past eight.
In simple words: The narrator got out of bed at half past eight.

Exam Tip: Pinpoint specific times mentioned in the narrative to select the correct option.

Question 2. The narrator failed to ..........
(a) stop his bike.
(b) answer the question.
(c) help his friend.
(d) save an old woman.
Answer: (a) stop his bike.
In simple words: The narrator could not stop his bike.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific action or task that the character was unable to complete as stated in the passage.

Question 3. The narrator had no time to ..........
(a) take his cell phone.
(b) take his lunch box.
(c) take a cup of tea.
(d) take his breakfast.
Answer: (c) take a cup of tea.
In simple words: The narrator did not have time for a cup of tea.

Exam Tip: Look for details about what the character skipped or couldn't do due to lack of time.

I continued to drive fast. A policeman stopped me at the next circle. “Oh shit!” I whispered. The policeman approached me, “Good Morning, you ran the red light. Can I see your driving licence and papers, please?” I got off my bike. I tapped my back pocket. I searched in my bag. I peeped into my side case. No sign of my wallet. “Excuse me officer, I left my wallet at home. I am in a hurry,”

I said. Of course, the policeman did not accept my excuse. He told me, “Keep your bike here. Go home and come with the licence.” Luckily, I had some coins in my bag. I caught a public transport and went back home. At half past nine, I returned to the officer. I showed him my driving licence and papers. I paid the fine and collected my bike. When I kicked my bike again, the time was a quarter to ten. Late, very late. I knew, my boss will be very angry.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Who stopped the narrator?
Answer: A policeman halted the narrator.
In simple words: A police officer stopped the narrator.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the person who performed the action of stopping the narrator.

Question 2. What did the policeman ask for?
Answer: The policeman requested his driving licence and official papers.
In simple words: The police officer asked for his license and documents.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific items or information that were requested by a character.

Question 3. Could the narrator show his driving licence and papers first?
Answer: No, the narrator was unable to present his driving licence and papers immediately.
In simple words: He could not show his license and papers right away.

Exam Tip: Note whether a character was successful or unsuccessful in performing a required action.

Question 4. When did he return to the officer?
Answer: He came back to the officer at half past nine.
In simple words: He went back to the officer at 9:30.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific time frame or point in time when an event occurred.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options:

Question 1. The narrator left his wallet...
(a) at home.
(b) in the bag.
(c) in the cupboard.
(d) in the side case.
Answer: (a) at home.
In simple words: The narrator forgot his wallet at his house.

Exam Tip: Identify the location where an object was left or forgotten, as stated in the story.

Question 2. The policeman did not accept his ...
(a) money.
(b) licence.
(c) cap.
(d) excuse.
Answer: (d) excuse.
In simple words: The policeman refused to accept his reason.

Exam Tip: Understand what was offered or presented by the narrator and whether it was accepted.

Question 3. To go home, the narrator caught...
(a) a plane.
(b) a bicycle.
(c) a public transport.
(d) a motor car.
Answer: (c) a public transport.
In simple words: The narrator used public transport to return home.

Exam Tip: Note the mode of transportation used by the character for their journey.

Question 4. The narrator knew that ...............
(a) his boss would be angry.
(b) his boss would be pleased.
(c) his wife would be angry.
(d) his principal would be angry.
Answer: (a) his boss would be angry.
In simple words: The narrator understood that his boss would be upset.

Exam Tip: Identify the character's internal thoughts or predictions about future events or reactions.

3. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions:

Once there lived an old man in a village. He was always active and cheerful. He helped people every day. One day he was planting a mango sapling. The king arrived there. He saw the old man planting the mango sapling. He was surprised. He said, “You are planting the mango sapling. You are old. You will not be able to enjoy the fruits.” The old man calmly replied, “I do not plant it for me. I plant it for my grandchildren.” The king was happy. He praised the old man.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What was the old man planting one day?
Answer: The elderly man was planting a mango sapling on a specific day.
In simple words: The old man was planting a young mango tree.

Exam Tip: Extract the exact item being planted from the text to answer the question directly.

Question 2. Who was surprised?
Answer: The king felt surprised.
In simple words: The king was astonished.

Exam Tip: Identify the character who experienced a particular emotion or reaction.

Question 3. What did the king say to the old man?
Answer: The king told the old man, “You are old. You will not be able to enjoy the fruits.”
In simple words: The king remarked that the old man was too old to eat the fruits.

Exam Tip: Quote the king's exact words when asked what he said to the old man.

Question 4. What did the old man reply to the king?
Answer: The old man responded to the king, “I do not plant it for me. I plant it for my grandchildren.”
In simple words: The old man said he was planting for his grandchildren, not for himself.

Exam Tip: Provide the old man's precise response, demonstrating his wisdom and foresight.

Complete the sentences selecting the correct options:

Question 1. The old man lived in a .............
(a) city.
(b) town.
(c) village.
(d) hut.
Answer: (c) village.
In simple words: The old man resided in a village.

Exam Tip: Confirm the setting or location where the character lived as mentioned in the story.

Question 2. The old man was ..........
(a) active and cheerful.
(b) lazy.
(c) careful and greedy.
(d) hopeful.
Answer: (a) active and cheerful.
In simple words: The old man was lively and happy.

Exam Tip: Select the adjectives that accurately describe the old man's character based on the passage.

Question 3. The old man was planting...
(a) a rose sapling.
(b) a mango sapling.
(c) an apple sapling.
(d) an orange sapling.
Answer: (b) a mango sapling.
In simple words: The old man was planting a young mango tree.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific type of sapling the old man was cultivating.

Question 4. The old man was planting the mango sapling for his ...
(a) sons.
(b) cousins.
(c) grandchildren.
(d) friends.
Answer: (c) grandchildren.
In simple words: He was planting the mango tree for his grandchildren.

Exam Tip: Focus on the beneficiary of the old man's actions as stated in his wise reply.

4. Recite the prayer:

God be in my mind, And in my thinking.
God be in my eyes, And in my looking.
God be in my ears, And in my listening.
God be in my hands, And in my doing.
God be in my feet, And in my walking.
God be in my heart; And in my feeling.

5. Fill in the blanks with correct words given in the brackets:

Question. Fill in the blanks with correct words given in the brackets:
(1) The thin hand is the second hand. (minute, second)
(2) The long hand is the minute hand. (minute, second)
(3) There was a marriage ceremony in the neighbourhood. (neighbour, neighbourhood)
(4) I got up quickly. (quickly, quick)
(5) I stopped my bike at the traffic signal. (on, at)
(6) The policeman did not accept my excuse. (do, did)
(7) I left my wallet at home. (in, at)
(8) The gate of the office was closed. (in, of)
(9) It was Sunday. (There, It)
(10) The policeman stopped me. (I, me)
Answer:
(1) The thin hand is the second hand.
(2) The long hand is the minute hand.
(3) There was a marriage ceremony in the neighbourhood.
(4) I got up quickly.
(5) I stopped my bike at the traffic signal.
(6) The policeman did not accept my excuse.
(7) I left my wallet at home.
(8) The gate of the office was closed.
(9) It was Sunday.
(10) The policeman stopped me.
In simple words: Choose the right word from the two options in the brackets to complete each sentence correctly.

Exam Tip: Read each sentence carefully and select the word that best fits the grammatical context and meaning, paying attention to prepositions and parts of speech.

6. Write past tense forms:

Question. Write past tense forms:
(1) take
(2) continue
(3) whisper
(4) catch
(5) inform
(6) scream
(7) go
(8) surprise
Answer:
(1) took
(2) continued
(3) whispered
(4) caught
(5) informed
(6) screamed
(7) went
(8) surprised
In simple words: Change each verb to its past tense form, showing that the action already happened.

Exam Tip: Remember common irregular verbs and their past tense forms, and add '-ed' to most regular verbs.

7. Read the following method and make a toy:

Hen & Rooster

Word Meanings

town: town

clock: clock

daddy: father

watch: wrist watch

to hope: to wish, to expect

is fast: is ahead

hour: hour

late: late

right: correct

which: which

really: truly, indeed

to know: to be aware of

to quarrel: to fight

thin hand: second hand

long hand: minute hand

to scream: to yell

short hand: hour hand

to nod: to move one's head in agreement

own: belonging to oneself

science: science

sports: sports

important: significant

noise: loud sound

to kick: to strike with the foot

to set a wrist-watch: to adjust the time of a watch

to inform: to tell, to notify

to look up: to gaze upwards

to replace: to substitute

digital clock: digital clock

the chief officer: the head official

to complain: to express dissatisfaction

swing: swing

to make: to create

thing: object

to need: to require

card sheet: card stock

scissors: scissors

cover: cover

square: square

scale: ruler

to decide: to determine

to mark: to make a sign

to forget: to neglect to remember

to guess: to estimate

to adopt: to embrace, to take on

different: distinct, separate

experience: experience

to happen: to occur, to take place

marriage ceremony: wedding celebration

neighbourhood: locality

properly: correctly, suitably

to wake up: to awaken

to take a shower: to bathe

tea: tea

to drive: to operate a vehicle

to accelerate: to speed up

to continue: to proceed

circle: circle

to whisper: to speak softly

to approach: to come near

driving licence: driver's license

to peep: to look quickly

wallet: purse

to search: to look for

excuse me: pardon me

to accept: to receive willingly

luckily: fortunately

coin: coin

public transport: public conveyance (bus, auto-rickshaw)

fine: penalty

to collect: to gather, to obtain

boss: employer

rest: remainder

hell: hell

to be surprised: to be astonished

main door: main entrance

to realise: to understand

mistake: error

Activity 1.

The town clock says six o’clock.
The kitchen clock says eight o’clock.
Daddy’s watch says seven o’clock.
I hope I won’t be late.
Mummy says that one is fast and one is one hour late.
One is right. But which is it ?
I really do not know.

Question 1. Where is the minute hand in the town clock ?
Answer: The minute hand in the town clock is at twelve.
In simple words: The big hand on the town clock points to the number twelve.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to whether the question asks for the hour hand or the minute hand and match it with the correct clock mentioned.

Question 2. Where is the hour hand in daddy’s watch ?
Answer: The hour hand in daddy's watch is at seven.
In simple words: Daddy's watch shows its small hand pointing at the number seven.

Exam Tip: Read carefully to identify which clock or watch the question refers to before stating the time.

Question 3. Where is the minute hand in the kitchen clock ?
Answer: The minute hand in the kitchen clock is at twelve.
In simple words: The kitchen clock's big hand is at the twelve position.

Exam Tip: Remember that when a clock says "o'clock", the minute hand is typically on the twelve.

Question 4. Where is the hour hand in the kitchen clock ?
Answer: The hour hand in the kitchen clock is at eight.
In simple words: The small hand on the kitchen clock points to the number eight.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between the hour and minute hands when answering questions about clock positions.

Question 5. Where is the minute hand in the town clock ?
Answer: The minute hand in the town clock is at twelve.
In simple words: The big hand on the town clock is positioned at the twelve.

Exam Tip: Be consistent with your answers if the same information is requested in different questions.

Question 6. Where is the hour hand in the town clock ?
Answer: The hour hand in the town clock is at six.
In simple words: The town clock's small hand shows the time as six.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the clock part (hour/minute hand) and its position as requested in the question.

Question 7. What does the town clock say ?
Answer: The town clock says six o’clock.
In simple words: The time shown on the town clock is six o'clock.

Exam Tip: Answer directly based on the information provided in the passage for the specific clock.

Question 8. What does the kitchen clock say ?
Answer: The kitchen clock says eight o’clock.
In simple words: The kitchen clock displays eight o'clock.

Exam Tip: Ensure your answer reflects the exact time stated for the referenced clock.

Question 9. What does daddy’s watch say ?
Answer: Daddy’s watch says seven o’clock.
In simple words: Daddy's watch tells us it is seven o'clock.

Exam Tip: Double-check the source text for the exact time given for each specific watch or clock.

Question 10. Which clock is fast?
Answer: The kitchen clock is fast.
In simple words: The clock in the kitchen runs faster than the others.

Exam Tip: Identify descriptive words like "fast" or "late" and link them to the correct object as stated in the text.

Question 11. Which clock is one hour late ?
Answer: The town clock is one hour late.
In simple words: The clock in the town shows a time that is one hour behind.

Exam Tip: Accurately distinguish between what is fast and what is late based on the provided information.

Question 12. Which one shows the right time?
Answer: Daddy’s watch shows the right time.
In simple words: Daddy's watch is the only one showing the correct time.

Exam Tip: Conclude which clock is accurate by comparing the descriptions of being fast or late.

Activity 2

The Sparrow’s swing

The tower clock in the Juna Bazaar is s s very old.
All the three hands of the clock quarrelled one day.
The thin hand shouted : “I am very fast.”
The long hand screamed : “But I am not very slow.”
The short hand nodded.
The thin hand said : “You all run after me.”
The long hand said : “No, I have my own speed.”
The thin hand tic-talked: “I am useful in science and sports.”
The long hand tic-talked: “I am important for all the people.”
Now, the short hand was angry, “Stop your noise.” He kicked hard. The thin and the long hands fell down. Kanjibhai noticed this first. He looked up to set his wrist watch. He informed the municipality. The municipality replaced it with a digital clock. But then, a sparrow went to the chief officer. It complained, “Where is my swing? Where shall I sit, sing and play ?”

Match the following:

Answer:
(1) short hand- It shouted, “Stop the noise.”
(2) long hand – I am also important.
(3) thin hand – I run fast.
(4) sparrow – Where are the hands of the clock ?
(5) Kanjibhai – The clock is not working.
In simple words: The short hand told them to stop the noise. The long hand said it was important too. The thin hand claimed to run fast. The sparrow asked about the clock hands. Kanjibhai found the clock wasn't working.

Exam Tip: When matching, carefully read both columns and connect statements that logically relate to each other within the context of the story.

Activity 4.

Activity 5.

Example:
3:00 - three o’clock
11:00 - eleven o’clock
4:30 - half past four
9:30 - half past nine
6:15 - a quarter past six
10:15 - a quarter past ten
9:45 - a quarter to ten
11:45 - a quarter to twelve
11:05 - five past eleven
8:05 - five past eight
9:40 - twenty to ten

Activity 6(A)

Question 1. At what time did the train reach Surendranagar ?
Answer: The train reached Surendranagar at 8:32 pm.
In simple words: The train got to Surendranagar at eight thirty-two in the evening.

Exam Tip: When using a timetable, always check the correct column (arrival or departure) for the requested information.

Question 2. It was eleven o’clock. Where was the train ?
Answer: At eleven o’clock, the train was at Rajkot.
In simple words: When it was exactly eleven o'clock, the train had arrived at Rajkot.

Exam Tip: Scan the arrival times in the table to quickly locate the city corresponding to the given time.

Question 3. The platform clock showed 6:10 pm. Where was the train ?
Answer: At 6:10 pm, the train was at Ahmedabad.
In simple words: The train was in Ahmedabad when the station clock displayed six ten in the evening.

Exam Tip: Match the given time with the departure or arrival times of stations to find the train's location.

Question 4. The train was at Wankaner. What time was it?
Answer: It was 10:00 pm.
In simple words: The train was at Wankaner when the time was ten o'clock at night.

Exam Tip: Use the station name to locate the row and then find the corresponding arrival time.

Question 5. A passenger reached the station at 9:30 pm. But he missed the train. What was the station?
Answer: It was Surendranagar station.
In simple words: The passenger arrived at Surendranagar station at nine-thirty at night but missed the train.

Exam Tip: Compare the passenger's arrival time with the train's departure times to identify where the train might have been missed.

Activity 6 (B)

Activity 7.

I had a bad experience. It happened last week. There was a s marriage ceremony in neighbourhood. There was a lot of noise. I could not sleep properly. So, I woke up at half past eight. I got up quickly and took a shower in a hurry. I had no time to take a cup of tea. It was ten to nine. I drove my bike fast. I hoped to reach on time. I accelerated the bike. The traffic light was red. I failed to stop my bike at the traffic signal.
A policeman approached me, “Good Morning, you ran the red light. Can I see your driving licence and; papers, please ?” I got off my bike. I tapped my back pocket. I searched in; my bag. I peeped into my side case. No sign of my wallet. “Excuse me officer, I left my wallet at home. I am in a hurry,”
said. Of course, the policeman did not accept my excuse. He told me, “Keep your bike here. Go home and come with the licence.” Luckily, I had some coins in my bag.
I caught a public transport and went back home. At half past nine, I returned to the officer. I showed him my driving licence and papers. I paid the fine and collected my bike. When I kicked my bike again, the time was a quarter to ten. Late, very late. I knew, my boss will be very angry.
So, I drove the rest of the road like hell. When I arrived at my office, I was surprised. The gate of the office was closed. The main door was also closed. Then I realised the mistake. I checked the day on my cell phone. It was Sunday.

Match the phrases from the story with their outcomes/meanings:

Answer:
took a shower – did it in a hurry
ran the red light – policeman stopped the narrator
failed to stop – resulted in a fine
fetch the licence – went back home to get it
like hell – drove with extreme speed
In simple words: Taking a shower happened quickly. Running a red light led to being stopped by a policeman. Failing to stop caused a fine. Fetching the licence meant returning home. Driving 'like hell' meant driving very fast.

Exam Tip: For comprehension passages, match actions with their direct consequences or descriptions given in the text.

Activity 9.

State whether the following statements are True or False based on the events:

Question 1. You reached the office at half past nine.- False
Answer: The statement is False. The narrator returned to the officer at half past nine, not the office. The office was reached later, and it was closed because it was Sunday.
In simple words: This is not true because the person went back to the policeman at nine-thirty, not to the office.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to details like who, what, when, and where to determine the truthfulness of a statement.

Question 2. Your driving licence was in your wallet. – True
Answer: The statement is True. The narrator was looking for his driving licence and mentioned his wallet was missing, implying the licence should have been there.
In simple words: This is correct; the driver's license was supposed to be in the wallet.

Exam Tip: Look for direct or indirect evidence in the text to confirm the presence or absence of items.

Question 3. You went back home by bus. – True
Answer: The statement is True. The narrator states, "I caught a public transport and went back home," and public transport often includes buses.
In simple words: This is right; the person took public transportation, like a bus, to go home.

Exam Tip: Understand that "public transport" can refer to various modes, and a bus is a common example.

Question 4. After shower, you enjoyed a cup of tea. – False
Answer: The statement is False. The narrator explicitly said, "I had no time to take a cup of tea" after showering.
In simple words: This is wrong; the story says there was no time for tea after bathing.

Exam Tip: Be careful not to assume actions that are not directly stated or are contradicted by the text.

Question 5. You stopped your bike at the traffic signal. – False
Answer: The statement is False. The narrator clearly states, "I failed to stop my bike at the traffic signal."
In simple words: This is incorrect; the person could not stop the bike at the traffic light.

Exam Tip: Look for negations or direct statements that contradict the given true/false assertion.

Question 6. (For the second time) You went back home on your bike. – True
Answer: The statement is True. After paying the fine and collecting the bike, the narrator drove it again, implying he went home with it.
In simple words: This is true; after sorting things out, the person rode their bike back home.

Exam Tip: Follow the sequence of events to determine what happens at different stages of the story.

Question 7. You forgot the bag at home. – False
Answer: The statement is False. The narrator explicitly looked for his wallet, not his bag, and found "no sign of my wallet," not that he forgot his bag.
In simple words: This is false; the story says the wallet was forgotten, not the whole bag.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between specific items mentioned in the text (wallet vs. bag) to avoid misinterpretation.

Question 8. The policeman did not allow you to break the traffic rule. – True
Answer: The statement is True. The policeman stopped the narrator and made him return home for his licence and pay a fine, indicating he did not permit breaking the rule.
In simple words: This is correct; the police officer did not let the rule-breaking go unpunished.

Exam Tip: Understand the actions of characters to infer their stance or decisions regarding rules and behavior.

Question 9. You had a good sleep. – False
Answer: The statement is False. The narrator mentioned, "There was a lot of noise. I could not sleep properly," indicating a poor night's sleep.
In simple words: This is wrong; the person couldn't sleep well because of the noise.

Exam Tip: Look for direct statements about emotions or physical states to verify assertions.

Question 10. The policeman demanded your identity card. – False
Answer: The statement is False. The policeman asked for the driving licence and papers, not an identity card.
In simple words: This is incorrect; the policeman asked for the driving license, not an identity card.

Exam Tip: Differentiate between similar documents or items to accurately answer questions based on the text.

Activity 10.

Write what you and your friends commonly forget, and present it to the class:

Here are some examples of things people forget:
(1) My father forgets his goggles.
(2) My brother forgets his lunch box.
(3) My sister forgets her compass box.
(4) I forget my handkerchief.
(5) My teacher forgets his pen.
(6) My friend forgets his identity card.
(7) My mother forgets her purse.
(8) My grandmother forgets her bag.
(9) My cousin forgets her textbook.

Work in group:

Question. Make an English abbreviation using the first letters of the words: Mobile, Wallet, Keys, Pen, Glasses, Handkerchief.
(a) MWKPGH
(b) PGHMWK
(c) HMPWGK
Answer: (a) MWKPGH
In simple words: To make an abbreviation, take the first letter of each word in order: Mobile (M), Wallet (W), Keys (K), Pen (P), Glasses (G), Handkerchief (H). This forms MWKPGH.

Exam Tip: When forming abbreviations, always ensure to use the first letter of each word in the correct sequence.

Identify and write the given words:

Question 1. Expand the abbreviation: tIMe
Answer: time
In simple words: The abbreviation 'tIMe' stands for the word 'time'.

Exam Tip: Recognize that some abbreviations may use mixed casing but still represent a common word.

Question 2. Expand the abbreviation: cALENDAr
Answer: calendar
In simple words: 'cALENDAr' is a short way to write 'calendar'.

Exam Tip: Practice identifying common words from their abbreviated forms, even if the capitalization is unusual.

Question 3. Expand the abbreviation: sEASOn
Answer: season
In simple words: The shortened form 'sEASOn' refers to 'season'.

Exam Tip: Focus on the core letters that form the word, ignoring irregular capitalization for meaning.

Question 4. Expand the abbreviation: yEAR
Answer: year
In simple words: 'yEAR' is the abbreviated form of 'year'.

Exam Tip: Be familiar with common terms and their potential shortened representations.

Question 5. Expand the abbreviation: mONTh
Answer: month
In simple words: 'mONTh' is an abbreviation for 'month'.

Exam Tip: Understand that abbreviations simplify longer words for quicker writing or display.

Question 6. Expand the abbreviation: wEEK
Answer: week
In simple words: The short version 'wEEK' stands for 'week'.

Exam Tip: Practice recognizing full words from their abbreviated spellings.

Question 7. Expand the abbreviation: dAY
Answer: day
In simple words: 'dAY' is a way to shorten 'day'.

Exam Tip: Simple abbreviations are often just a subset of the letters from the full word.

Question 8. Expand the abbreviation: hOUr
Answer: hour
In simple words: 'hOUr' is the shortened version of 'hour'.

Exam Tip: Focus on identifying the base word regardless of mixed-case letters in the abbreviation.

Question 9. Expand the abbreviation: mINutE
Answer: minute
In simple words: The abbreviation 'mINutE' means 'minute'.

Exam Tip: Knowing common time units helps in expanding such abbreviations correctly.

Question 10. Expand the abbreviation: CLOCk
Answer: clock
In simple words: 'CLOCk' is a brief way to write 'clock'.

Exam Tip: Look for familiar letter patterns to quickly identify the full word for an abbreviation.

Question 11. Expand the abbreviation: WATCh
Answer: watch
In simple words: The abbreviation 'WATCh' represents 'watch'.

Exam Tip: Understand that abbreviations are created to shorten common words, making them easier to recognize.

Question 12. Expand the abbreviation: aLArM
Answer: alarm
In simple words: 'aLArM' is the short form for 'alarm'.

Exam Tip: Use context or general knowledge of words to decode these abbreviated forms.

Activity 11.

They have shifted all the luggage and now only one thing is left out.
First friend : Stop thinking right now.
Second friend : Stop speaking right now.
Third friend : But...
First friend : Keep moving on the stairs.
Second friend : Stop talking.
Third friend : Listen to me first...
First friend : No, keep going.
Second friend : Make it fast, it’s heavy.
Third friend : Don’t tell me then...
First friend : Shhh...
When they reached at their place, the door was locked. They found that they did not have the key.
Third friend : The key is in the bag that is on the ground floor.
First friend : Oh my God.
Second friend : We will have to go back on the ground floor.

Let’s Learn More

1. Read the following poem and answer the questions given below:

The town clock says six o’clock.
The kitchen clock says eight o’clock.
Daddy’s watch says seven o’clock.
I hope I won’t be late.
Mummy says that one is fast and one is one hour late.
One is right. But which is it ?
I really do not know.

Question 1. What does the town clock say?
Answer: The town clock says six o’clock.
In simple words: The clock in the town shows the time as six o'clock.

Exam Tip: For comprehension, always retrieve answers directly from the provided text, avoiding external information.

Question 2. What does the kitchen clock say?
Answer: The kitchen clock says eight o’clock.
In simple words: The kitchen clock tells us it is eight o'clock.

Exam Tip: Be specific in identifying which clock's information is being asked for in the question.

Question 3. What does the daddy’s watch say?
Answer: Daddy’s watch says seven o’clock.
In simple words: Daddy's watch shows the time as seven o'clock.

Exam Tip: Read question details carefully to ensure you provide the correct answer from the text.

Question 4. What does mummy say?
Answer: Mummy says that one is fast and one is one hour late.
In simple words: Mummy mentions that one clock is ahead, and another is behind by an hour.

Exam Tip: Extract the exact dialogue or statement made by the character mentioned in the question.

1. Complete the sentences selecting the correct options :

Question 1. The town clock says, ...
A. "It is eight o'clock."
B. "It is seven o'clock."
C. "It is six o'clock."
D. "It is eleven o'clock."
Answer: C. "It is six o'clock."
In simple words: The town clock tells us the time is six o'clock, according to the passage.

Exam Tip: For multiple-choice questions, compare each option with the exact information provided in the passage.

Question 2. I hope...
A. I will be late.
B. I won't be late.
C. I will be at home.
D. I won't be at school.
Answer: B. I won't be late.
In simple words: The speaker hopes that they will not be late for their appointment or event.

Exam Tip: Identify phrases that express personal hopes or desires within the story to select the correct option.

Question 3. Daddy's watch says,...
A. "It is six o'clock."
B. "It is ten o'clock."
C. "It is eight o'clock."
D. "It is seven o'clock."
Answer: D. "It is seven o'clock."
In simple words: Daddy's watch shows that the time is seven o'clock.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific time indicated by each character's watch or clock from the passage.

Question 4. "It is eight o'clock." says ...
A. the town clock.
B. the kitchen clock.
C. daddy's watch.
D. the wall clock.
Answer: B. the kitchen clock.
In simple words: The statement "It is eight o'clock" comes from the kitchen clock.

Exam Tip: Trace quoted statements back to their source in the text to correctly identify who said or showed it.