GSEB Class 6 English Solutions Unit 5 Fifth of the Sixth

(A) Recite the Poem.

Here comes Ms Das to check her class.
First is Tom who is sent by his mom.
Second is Tina whose best friend is Meena.
Third, fourth and fifth are triplets of Mr Nath.
Sixth is Mary who looks like a fairy.
Seventh is Amit who looks quite sweet.
Eighth and Ninth are busy in a fight.
And tenth is Jasmine who completes the line.

(B) Study the example. Write the names based on the rhyme.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to rhyming patterns and character associations within the poem to correctly link names with their descriptions.

Activity 2.

(A) Listen to your teacher. Speak about three of your friends.

Examples:
(1) Roll number one is Mitesh. He is first in the register.
(2) Roll number two is Farhan. He is second in the register.

(B) Write the names of your classmates as in the class register.

Exam Tip: Remember the spelling for each ordinal number, as they are commonly used in daily language.

Activity 3.

(A) Arrange a 'slow langdi' race in your class. Students must maintain balance and not put their foot on the ground. The last one to arrive will be considered the winner. Complete the paragraph based on the results.

Our class arranged a 'slow langdi' race on 10th January (date). The students were eager for the race. Nine students took part in the race. The participants had to walk with one leg only. The fastest participant would lose the race. You cannot put your leg down on the ground. The race was really interesting. Nitin (student's name) won the race. He (He / She) was last in the race. So he stood first. The rest of the eight students put their (his / her / their) legs down. So they (he / she / they) were (was / were) out of the race.

Write down the result of the 'slow langdi' race in the table.

Exam Tip: When recording results from a race, always be accurate with names and timings to ensure correct placement.

Activity 4.

(A) Here are the photos of India's honourable Presidents.

(B) Now write down each President's name in order. Also write down the period.

Exam Tip: Memorizing the order and tenure of Presidents helps in understanding India's political history and chronology.

(C) Correct the following sentences.

Question 1. Dr Zakir Husain was the fifth President of India.
Answer: Dr Zakir Husain was the third President of India.
In simple words: The sentence states Dr. Zakir Husain was the fifth President, but the correct information shows he was the third.

Exam Tip: Always double-check historical facts and sequences when correcting statements about official positions.

Question 2. Shri R. Venkataraman was the eleventh President of India.
Answer: Shri R. Venkataraman was the eighth President of India.
In simple words: The original sentence incorrectly listed Shri R. Venkataraman as the eleventh President, when he actually served as the eighth.

Exam Tip: Ensure that ordinal numbers (first, second, third) are correctly matched with historical figures to avoid errors.

Question 3. Dr Rajendra Prasad was the third President of India.
Answer: Dr Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.
In simple words: The initial statement said Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the third President, but he was actually the first.

Exam Tip: Confirming the very first officeholders is crucial as they set the historical precedent.

Question 4. Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was the tenth President of India.
Answer: Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was the eleventh President of India.
In simple words: The statement mistakenly claimed Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was the tenth President, but he was the eleventh.

Exam Tip: Even a slight numerical error can change the entire historical context, so precision is key.

Question 5. Shri K. R. Narayanan was the twelfth President of India.
Answer: Shri K. R. Narayanan was the tenth President of India.
In simple words: The sentence incorrectly identified Shri K. R. Narayanan as the twelfth President when he was actually the tenth.

Exam Tip: Always cross-reference the sequence of leaders to correct any misstatements about their order.

Activity 5

(A) Read the story.

Hunter Or Hunted?

There was a beautiful lake in a forest. Four friends, a deer, a crow, a mouse and a turtle lived there. They met every day near the lake. As usual, they met one day. But the deer was missing.

Mouse: Friends, where is our dear deer ?
Crow: Don't worry. She will be here soon.
Turtle: She is always on time. She may be in trouble today.
Mouse: I think you are right. It's too late. She may be in trouble.
Crow: Well, don't worry. I can fly over the forest. I will find her out.
Turtie : Will you inform us as soon as you locate her ?
Crow : Certainly, I will.
(The crow flew over the forest. He heard the deer's voice.)
Deer: Help! Help! Can someone hear me? I am trapped. I can't free myself. Please help...!

Crow: Hey, friend! How did you get trapped?
Deer: A hunter trapped me.
Crow: No problem. I'll tell our friends about you. We will do something and save you from the hunter's net.
(The crow hurriedly flew back and informed the friends about the deer's condition.)

Turtle: Oh, my God! How can we save her?
Mouse: I have an idea. I'll go there and cut the net.
Crow: That's great. And I can take you there faster. Hey, little friend! Come on! I'll take you there holding in my beak.

Turtle: I wish I could do something! I would like to be helpful. Slowly and steadily, I will reach there. I will help my friend.
(Within no time, the crow and the mouse reached the place. They saw the trapped deer. The mouse at once started to cut the net.)
Crow: (In a low voice) Hey, be careful. See, the hunter is coming. Hide yourself.
(Everyone hid themselves quickly. They noticed the turtle crawling slowly.)
Turtle: Where are my friends? I can't see anyone.
Hunter: But I can see you, little creature!
(The hunter caught the turtle. Then he looked for the deer.)

Hunter: Where is the deer? Even my net is cut.
(He put the turtle in his sack and carried it off. All the friends came out of their hiding places.)
Mouse: We saved one friend and lost one.
Crow: What will we do now? How can we save him?
(They were all sad and speechless.)
Deer: Hey, don't worry. Let's move. I have a wonderful idea. I will lie down and pretend to be dead. When the hunter comes closer, I will get up and start running. The hunter will chase me. Our friend, the mouse, can do the rest during that time.
Crow: But this can be dangerous.

Deer: Don't worry. I'll be careful.
The deer lay down. When the hunter came that way, the deer started running. The hunter threw the sack and ran after the deer. Within no time, the mouse made a hole in the sack and the turtle came out. The deer hid herself in a bush.

The hunter thought, “A small turtle in hand is better than a big deer in the bush." But when he came back, he saw that the turtle was not there in the sack.
Hunter: Alas! I have lost both the prey today-the deer and the turtle. How foolish I am! Today I have become their prey.
The friends rejoiced their victory.

(B) Write down the words that start with 'W' from the story.
Answer:
(1) WONDERFUL
(2) WHERE/WORRY/WOULD
(3) WITHIN
(4) WILL / WELL / WISH / WHAT / WERE /WHEN
(5) WE
(6) WAS/WAY
In simple words: The story has several words starting with the letter 'W', such as 'wonderful', 'where', 'worry', 'would', 'within', 'will', 'well', 'wish', 'what', 'were', 'when', 'we', 'was', and 'way'.

Exam Tip: When asked to extract specific words, read the text carefully and list all qualifying words accurately without missing any.

(C) Who did what?

Exam Tip: To identify who did what, carefully read the action verbs in the story and match them to the characters performing those actions.

(D) Mark the sentences True or False.

Question 1. The crow and the deer were relatives. (X)
Answer: False.
In simple words: The crow and the deer were friends, not family members.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between relationships described in the story (like friends) and familial ties when evaluating true/false statements.

Question 2. The hunter ate the turtle. (X)
Answer: False.
In simple words: The hunter caught the turtle but did not eat it; the turtle escaped later.

Exam Tip: Focus on the specific events that occurred in the narrative to determine if a statement is true or false.

Question 3. The crow located the deer. (√)
Answer: True.
In simple words: The crow flew over the forest and successfully found the trapped deer.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the sequence of events and who performs which actions to confirm accuracy.

Question 4. The mouse was not ready to face the hunter. (X)
Answer: False.
In simple words: The mouse was brave and quickly started to cut the net to free the deer, showing readiness.

Exam Tip: Assess characters' actions and motivations to correctly determine their readiness or emotional state.

Question 5. The turtle ran fast to save the deer. (X)
Answer: False.
In simple words: The turtle crawled slowly, it did not run fast.

Exam Tip: Remember details about each character's typical movements and actions as described in the story.

Question 6. A king trapped the deer. (X)
Answer: False.
In simple words: It was a hunter who trapped the deer, not a king.

Exam Tip: Be precise about the identity of characters involved in key events in the story.

Question 7. The crow saved the turtle. (X)
Answer: False.
In simple words: The mouse saved the turtle by making a hole in the sack, not the crow.

Exam Tip: Clearly identify which character is responsible for each major action or rescue in the plot.

Question 8. The deer ran into the bush. (√)
Answer: True.
In simple words: After escaping, the deer hid herself in a bush as part of the plan.

Exam Tip: Keep track of the final hiding places or actions of characters at critical junctures.

Question 9. The crow made a hole in the sack. (X)
Answer: False.
In simple words: The mouse made a hole in the sack, allowing the turtle to escape.

Exam Tip: Differentiate the specific tasks performed by each character during the rescue efforts.

Question 10. The hunter lost both the prey. (√)
Answer: True.
In simple words: In the end, the clever friends managed to save both the deer and the turtle, making the hunter lose both.

Exam Tip: Understand the ultimate outcome of the conflict, particularly who gains and who loses, to verify such statements.

(E) Answer the questions.

Question 1. Write the names of the main characters of the story.
Answer: Crow, deer, turtle, mouse and hunter.
In simple words: The story's main figures include the crow, deer, turtle, mouse, and the hunter.

Exam Tip: List all important characters that play a significant role in the story's plot and events.

Question 2. Who were good friends ?
Answer: The crow, deer, turtle and mouse were good friends.
In simple words: The crow, deer, turtle, and mouse were close friends in the story.

Exam Tip: Identify the characters who are part of the core group and interact positively with each other.

Question 3. Was there a lake in the forest ?
Answer: Yes, there was a lake in the forest.
In simple words: Yes, a lake was present in the forest.

Exam Tip: Recall specific setting details mentioned early in the story to answer questions about the environment.

Question 4. Who cut the net ?
Answer: The mouse cut the net.
In simple words: The mouse was the one who cut the net.

Exam Tip: Remember which character performed specific, critical actions in the story.

Question 5. Where did the deer hide in the end ?
Answer: In the end, the deer hid in a bush.
In simple words: The deer eventually hid inside a bush.

Exam Tip: Note the final hiding place or position of key characters at the end of important sequences.

Question 6. Who was missing one day ?
Answer: The deer was missing one day.
In simple words: One day, the deer was not there.

Exam Tip: Identify the catalyst for the story's main problem, often a missing character or item.

Question 7. Who went to find the deer?
Answer: The crow went to look for the deer.
In simple words: The crow flew to search for the deer.

Exam Tip: Remember key character actions; the crow's ability to fly was crucial for finding the deer.

Question 8. Where was the deer trapped?
Answer: The deer was caught in a hunter's net.
In simple words: The deer was stuck in a net set by a hunter.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to where and how characters get into trouble in the story.

Question 9. Who took the mouse to the deer? How?
Answer: The crow carried the mouse to the deer in its beak.
In simple words: The crow brought the mouse to the deer by holding it in its mouth.

Exam Tip: Note how different characters use their unique abilities to help each other.

Question 10. Who was crawling slowly?
Answer: The turtle was crawling slowly.
In simple words: The turtle was moving very slowly on the ground.

Exam Tip: Character descriptions, including how they move, are important for understanding their roles.

Question 11. Who caught the turtle?
Answer: The hunter caught the turtle.
In simple words: The hunter seized the turtle.

Exam Tip: Identify the antagonist and their actions towards the protagonists.

Question 12. Where did the hunter put the turtle?
Answer: The hunter placed the turtle in his sack.
In simple words: The hunter put the turtle into his bag.

Exam Tip: Details about where objects or characters are placed often become important later in the narrative.

Question 13. Who made a hole in the sack?
Answer: The mouse made a hole in the sack.
In simple words: The mouse chewed a hole in the bag.

Exam Tip: Remember the specific problem-solving actions each character takes.

Question 14. What did the hunter lose?
Answer: The hunter lost both his prey-the deer and the turtle.
In simple words: The hunter failed to keep both the deer and the turtle he had caught.

Exam Tip: Summarize the outcome for the antagonist, noting what they gained or lost.

Question 15. Who was foolish?
Answer: The hunter was foolish.
In simple words: The hunter acted unwisely.

Exam Tip: Identify characters whose actions lead to negative consequences for themselves.

Question 16. Who rejoiced?
Answer: The crow, the deer, the turtle, and the mouse rejoiced.
In simple words: The crow, deer, turtle, and mouse were all happy.

Exam Tip: Always list all characters involved in a collective action or emotion.

Question 17. Who became the friends' prey?
Answer: The hunter became the friends' prey.
In simple words: The hunter ended up being outsmarted by the friends.

Exam Tip: Understand how roles can reverse in a story, turning the hunter into the hunted.

Activity 6.

(A) Use the same letter two times and make a word.

• DEER
• LOOK
• FOOD
• FOLLOW
• TREE
• NIBBLE

Exam Tip: This activity focuses on recognizing letter patterns and word formation, which helps with spelling and vocabulary.

(B) Find out the animals / birds / insects.
Example: BEARD - BEAR
(1) PLANT-ANT
(2) COWARD - COW
(3) CROWDED - CROW
(4) CATCH - CAT

Exam Tip: These puzzles improve your ability to spot hidden words and expand your knowledge of animal names.

(5) RATION - RAT
(6) BATCH - BAT

Exam Tip: Practicing such word games helps in quick thinking and word recognition skills.

Activity 7.

(A) Divide the class into three groups. Each group tells the same story differently.

(1) One group tells this story as the crow. The story can begin like this:

Mouse, deer, and turtle are my friends. We always meet near the lake in our forest. One day we got together near the lake, but our friend, the deer, did not come ... The deer is always on time. So the turtle and the mouse thought that she must be in trouble. I said I will fly over the forest and find out the deer. When I was flying over the forest, I heard the deer's voice. She was crying for help. She was trapped in a hunter's net. I told the deer that we all friends will help her. I hurriedly flew back to my friends and told them about the deer. The mouse said that he will cut the net. So I took him to the deer in my beak. The mouse cut the net and freed the deer. Just then the turtle came there crawling slowly. Suddenly, the hunter also came there. All of us hid ourselves. But the hunter saw the turtle. He caught him and put him in his sack. My friends and I came out of our hiding places. We were sad and speechless. We saved one friend and lost one! The deer had a wonderful idea! She said she will pretend to be dead. When the hunter comes to catch her, she will run away. The hunter will chase her. In the meantime, the mouse can make a hole in the sack and save the turtle. All the friends agreed. The deer lay down. The hunter saw the deer. The deer started running. The hunter threw the sack and ran after the deer. The mouse made a hole in the sack and saved the turtle. The deer hid herself in a bush. In this way, we could save both our friends. We rejoiced. But the hunter was foolish! He lost both his prey.

Exam Tip: Retelling a story from different perspectives helps in understanding character motivations and improving narrative skills.

(2) The second group tells this story as the hunter. The story can begin like this:

My name is Hathisinh Hunter. I am a clever hunter. Yet, some animals once fooled me. It happened like this... Once I trapped a deer in my net. I went to trap another animal. When I came back, I saw that the deer was not there. My net was cut! But then I saw a turtle. So I caught the turtle and put him in my sack. After some time, I saw the deer lying there. It looked dead. As I was walking to catch it, it started running. I threw my sack and ran after the deer. The deer hid in a bush. I could not find it. At last, I came back. When I picked up my sack, it was empty! There was a hole in it! The turtle was out and gone! Then I understood that the animals had saved their friends. First the mouse cut the net and saved the deer. Then the deer and the mouse saved the turtle. How foolish I was! I lost both the prey. The animals fooled me. They rejoiced.

Exam Tip: Empathizing with the antagonist's viewpoint can offer a deeper understanding of the story's conflict.

(3) The third group tells this story as the lake. The story can begin like this:

Hi, friends! I am Lake Lola. I am a witness to every event in this forest. One day, a hunter was searching for a prey... He trapped the deer. So the deer did not come to meet her friends-the turtle, the mouse, and the crow. The three friends were worried. The crow said he will fly over the forest and find out the deer. As the crow was flying in the forest, he heard the deer's voice. She was trapped in the net! The crow came back to the lake and told the friends about the deer. The mouse said that it will cut the net and free the deer. The crow took the mouse in his beak and flew to the place where the deer was trapped. The mouse quickly cut the net and freed the deer. The turtle also reached there. He was crawling slowly. The hunter came there. He saw that the net was cut. The deer was not there. But he saw the turtle! So he caught the turtle and put him in his sack. The three friends were sad. Suddenly the deer had an idea. He lay down and pretended to be dead. The hunter saw the deer. When he came to catch her, the deer ran into the bush and hid there. The hunter threw his sack and ran after the deer. The mouse made a hole in the sack and saved the turtle. When the hunter came back, the turtle was also not there! The hunter was foolish. He lost both the prey-the deer and the turtle. The clever friends helped one another and saved the deer and the turtle.

Exam Tip: Narrating from an inanimate object's perspective can add a unique and omniscient layer to the storytelling.

Activity 8.

Recite and sing.

Dance, little baby, dance up high,
Never mind, baby, mother is by;
Crow and caper, caper and crow,
There little baby, there you go;
Up to the ceiling, down to the ground,
Backwards and forwards, round and round.
Then dance, little baby, and mother shall sing,
With the merry gay coral, ding, ding, a-ding, ding. — Ann Taylor

Exam Tip: Reciting poems and songs improves pronunciation, rhythm, and memorization skills.

Activity 9.

Copy the paragraph.

Veni waited for the monsoon. Rain came in the month of June. Veni planted a seed. The rain pelted Veni's skin. She shivered but didn't leave. The sun came out. It warmed the soil. He said, "Veni, I will take out the cold from your bones.” Veni requested, "Will you please give some shine to my seed?” Sun smiled, “I am. I will. You need not plead.” Rain, sun, moon, stairs: Veni experienced them all. So did her seed. The seedling broke the soil. It has a question-shaped curlicue. Renu sat beside it and waited more : days, months, decades. Now, Venu's Pushpa is waiting for the monsoon.

Exam Tip: Copying paragraphs helps in developing neat handwriting, attention to detail, and reinforces spelling and grammar.

Let's Learn More

1. Read the following paragraphs from the lesson.

(1) There was a beautiful lake in a forest. Four friends, a deer, a crow, a mouse, and a turtle lived there. They met every day near the lake. As usual, they met one day. But the deer was missing. Mouse: Friends, where is our dear deer? Crow: Don't worry. She will be here soon. Turtle: She is always on time. She may be in trouble today. Mouse: I think you are right. It's too late. She may be in trouble.

Exam Tip: Reading passages carefully helps in understanding the context and preparing for comprehension questions.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. Who were good friends?
Answer: The crow, deer, turtle, and mouse were good friends.
In simple words: The crow, the deer, the turtle, and the mouse shared a strong friendship.

Exam Tip: Identify and list all the main characters who are allies in the story.

Question 2. Was there a lake in the forest?
Answer: Yes, there was a lake in the forest.
In simple words: Indeed, a lake was present in the forest.

Exam Tip: For simple yes/no questions, always provide a direct answer first.

Question 3. Who was missing one day?
Answer: The deer was missing one day.
In simple words: On a particular day, the deer was not present.

Exam Tip: Keep track of important plot developments, such as a character's disappearance.

Question 4. Where did the friends meet?
Answer: The friends met near the lake.
In simple words: The group of friends gathered by the lake.

Exam Tip: Note the primary setting where the characters usually interact.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The friends met near the ..........
(A) sea
(B) pond
(C) lake
(D) river
Answer: (C) lake
In simple words: The story mentions that the friends always gathered near the lake.

Exam Tip: Always re-read the passage to confirm specific details like meeting places.

Question 2. The .......... was missing.
(A) turtle
(B) deer
(C) crow
(D) mouse
Answer: (B) deer
In simple words: The story clearly states that the deer was the one who did not show up that day.

Exam Tip: Identify key events or absences that drive the plot forward.

Question 3. "She is always on time.” Who said this?
(A) Turtle
(B) Crow
(C) Deer
(D) Mouse
Answer: (A) Turtle
In simple words: The turtle made the comment about the deer's punctuality.

Exam Tip: Attribute direct quotes to the correct speaker to show comprehension of character dialogue.

Question 4. "It's too late.” Who said this?
(A) Crow
(B) Deer
(C) Turtle
(D) Mouse
Answer: (D) Mouse
In simple words: The mouse expressed concern, feeling that too much time had passed.

Exam Tip: Understand which character expresses specific feelings or concerns throughout the narrative.

(2) Crow: Well, don't worry. I can fly over the forest. I will find her out. Turtle: Will you inform us as soon as you locate her? Crow: Certainly, I will. (The crow flew over the forest. He heard the deer's voice.) Deer: Help! Help! Can someone hear me? I am trapped. I can't free myself. Please help...!

Exam Tip: Pay attention to dialogue that reveals a character's plan or predicament.

Answer the following question.

Question 1. Who went to find the deer?
Answer: The crow went to find the deer.
In simple words: The crow volunteered to search for the deer.

Exam Tip: Clearly identify the character who initiates the search or rescue mission.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The crow heard the .......... voice.
(A) turtle's
(B) deer's
(C) hunter's
(D) mouse's
Answer: (B) deer's
In simple words: The crow heard the cries coming from the deer.

Exam Tip: Match sounds or calls mentioned in the story to the correct character.

Question 2. Which word in the passage means 'to find'?
(A) locate
(B) inform
(C) fly
(D) trapped
Answer: (A) locate
In simple words: The word "locate" means to discover or find something.

Exam Tip: Understand vocabulary in context; synonyms are key for comprehension.

Question 3. "I am trapped.” Who said this?
(A) turtle
(B) mouse
(C) crow
(D) deer
Answer: (D) deer
In simple words: The deer cried out, saying it was caught.

Exam Tip: Identify direct quotes and link them to the character experiencing the situation.

Question 4. "Will you inform us?” Who said this?
(A) mouse
(B) turtle
(C) crow
(D) deer
Answer: (B) turtle
In simple words: The turtle asked if they would be told the news.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to who asks questions and about what information.

(3) (The crow heard the deer's cries. He came down.) Crow: Hey, friend! How did you get trapped? Deer: A hunter trapped me. Crow: No problem. I'll tell our friends about you. We will do something and save you from the hunter's net.

Exam Tip: Focus on how characters discover problems and formulate initial solutions.

Answer the following question.

Question 1. Where was the deer trapped?
Answer: The deer was trapped in a hunter's net.
In simple words: A hunter's net had caught the deer.

Exam Tip: State the exact location and means of entrapment as given in the story.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The deer was trapped by............
(A) a lion
(B) a hunter
(C) an elephant
(D) a mouse
Answer: (B) a hunter
In simple words: The deer was caught by a person who hunts animals.

Exam Tip: Clearly identify the agent responsible for the conflict in the story.

Question 2. "No problem." Who said this?
(A) mouse
(B) hunter
(C) deer
(D) crow
Answer: (D) crow
In simple words: The crow confidently said that the situation was manageable.

Exam Tip: Match expressions of reassurance or confidence to the correct character.

(4) (The crow hurriedly flew back and informed the friends about the deer's condition.) Turtle: Oh, my God! How can we save her? Mouse: I have an idea. I'll go there and cut the net. Crow: That's great. And I can take you there faster. Hey, little friend! Come on, I'll take you there holding in my beak.

Exam Tip: Observe how characters react to bad news and propose solutions.

Answer the following question.

Question 1. Who took the mouse to the deer? How?
Answer: The crow took the mouse to the deer in its beak.
In simple words: The crow carried the mouse to the deer using its mouth.

Exam Tip: Note the specific actions and methods used by characters to achieve their goals.

Question 2. What did the crow inform the friends?
Answer: The crow informed the friends about the deer's condition.
In simple words: The crow told its friends what had happened to the deer.

Exam Tip: Identify the key piece of information shared that changes the course of the story.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. Which word in the passage means 'quickly'?
(A) hurriedly
(B) idea
(C) great
(D) faster
Answer: (A) hurriedly
In simple words: "Hurriedly" means doing something very fast or with great speed.

Exam Tip: Understand synonyms to grasp the precise meaning of words in context.

Question 2. What did the turtle say?
(A) I have an idea.
(B) That's great.
(C) How can we save her?
(D) Come on, little friend.
Answer: (C) How can we save her?
In simple words: The turtle asked about ways to rescue the deer.

Exam Tip: Identify direct questions asked by characters to understand their immediate concerns.

Question 3. The crow will take the mouse ..........
(A) on his back
(B) in his beak
(C) on his wings
(D) with his legs
Answer: (B) in his beak
In simple words: The crow offered to carry the mouse in its mouth.

Exam Tip: Note specific details about how actions are performed, especially involving multiple characters.

(5) (Within no time, the crow and the mouse reached the place. They saw the trapped deer. The mouse at once started to cut the net.) Crow: (In a low voice) Hey, be careful. See, the hunter is coming. Hide yourself. (Everyone hid themselves quickly. They noticed the turtle crawling slowly.) Turtle: Where are my friends? I can't see anyone. Hunter: But I can see you, little creature! (The hunter caught the turtle. Then he looked for the deer.)

Exam Tip: Observe the sequence of events and how new problems arise for the characters.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. Who cut the net?
Answer: The mouse cut the net.
In simple words: The mouse chewed through the net.

Exam Tip: Remember which character performed a specific, critical action.

Question 2. Who was crawling slowly?
Answer: The turtle was crawling slowly.
In simple words: The turtle was moving at a slow pace.

Exam Tip: Characterize movements to understand why certain events unfold as they do.

Question 3. Who caught the turtle?
Answer: The hunter caught the turtle.
In simple words: The hunter seized the turtle.

Exam Tip: Identify the antagonist's direct actions against the protagonists.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The mouse .......... the net.
(A) opened
(B) tore
(C) ate
(D) cut
Answer: (D) cut
In simple words: The mouse severed the net with its teeth.

Exam Tip: Choose the verb that accurately describes the action performed by the character.

Question 2. The friends saw the turtle .......... slowly.
(A) walking
(B) crawling
(C) running
(D) hopping
Answer: (B) crawling
In simple words: The friends observed the turtle moving slowly on its belly.

Exam Tip: Use descriptive words from the passage that accurately portray character movements.

Question 3. 'Noticed' means
(A) saw
(B) noted
(C) asked
(D) warned
Answer: (A) saw
In simple words: To "notice" something means to see or observe it.

Exam Tip: Focus on finding the simplest and most direct synonym for vocabulary questions.

Question 4. The hunter caught the ..........
(A) deer
(B) crow
(C) turtle
(D) mouse
Answer: (C) turtle
In simple words: The hunter captured the turtle.

Exam Tip: Recall which character was directly captured by the antagonist in that specific moment.

Question 5. 'Little creature' means the ..........
(A) crow
(B) mouse
(C) turtle
(D) deer
Answer: (C) turtle
In simple words: The phrase "little creature" in this context refers to the turtle.

Exam Tip: Understand how descriptive phrases are used to refer to specific characters in the story.

(6) (He put the turtle in his sack and carried it off. All the friends came out of their hiding places.) Mouse: We saved one friend and lost one. Crow: What will we do now? How can we save him? (They were all sad and speechless.)

Exam Tip: Analyze the immediate consequences of events and the characters' emotional reactions.

Answer the following question.

Question 1. Where did the hunter put the turtle?
Answer: The hunter put the turtle in his sack.
In simple words: The hunter placed the turtle inside his bag.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific place where the captured item or character was kept.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The hunter put the turtle in the............
(A) net
(B) bag
(C) sack
(D) hand
Answer: (C) sack
In simple words: The hunter used his sack to hold the turtle.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to synonyms used in the story for containers like 'sack' or 'bag'.

Question 2. The friends were ..........
(A) sad arid happy
(B) sad and speechless
(C) happy and speechless
(D) happy and worried
Answer: (B) sad and speechless
In simple words: The friends felt unhappy and unable to speak after the turtle was caught.

Exam Tip: Describe characters' emotions accurately as presented in the narrative.

Question 1. What will the deer do?
Answer: The deer will lie down and pretend to be dead.
In simple words: The deer plans to lay down and act like it is dead.

Exam Tip: When asked about character actions, clearly state the action and the immediate purpose of that action.

Question 2. What will the deer do when the hunter comes closer?
Answer: When the hunter comes closer, the deer will start running.
In simple words: Once the hunter gets near, the deer will begin to run away quickly.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to sequence of events; identify what action triggers the next response.

Question 1. The deer will pretend to be
(A) free
(B) trapped
(C) alive
(D) dead
Answer: (D) dead
In simple words: The deer will act as if it is not alive.

Exam Tip: In MCQs about character actions, choose the option that best reflects the character's strategic decision.

Question 2. The hunter will - the deer.
(A) catch
(B) trap
(C) chase
(D) free
Answer: (C) chase
In simple words: The hunter will follow the deer closely to catch it.

Exam Tip: Understand the implied actions and reactions between characters based on the story's plot.

Question 1. Where did the deer hide in the end?
Answer: In the end, the deer hid in a bush.
In simple words: Finally, the deer concealed itself inside a bush.

Exam Tip: For "where" questions, provide a clear and specific location mentioned in the text.

Question 2. Who made a hole in the sack?
Answer: The mouse made a hole in the sack.
In simple words: The mouse created an opening in the bag.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific character responsible for each key action in the story.

Question 3. What did the hunter do?
Answer: The hunter threw the sack and ran after the deer.
In simple words: The hunter tossed the bag and followed the deer quickly.

Exam Tip: Describe the hunter's actions in chronological order to provide a complete answer.

Question 1. The hunter threw his -
(A) sack
(B) net
(C) bag
(D) gun
Answer: (B) net
In simple words: The hunter threw his hunting net.

Exam Tip: Be precise with the objects mentioned in the story; choose the exact term used.

Question 2. The mouse - in the sack.
(A) cut
(B) tore
(C) made a hole
(D) put the turtle
Answer: (C) made a hole
In simple words: The mouse created an opening in the bag.

Exam Tip: Select the option that accurately describes the mouse's action to free the turtle.

Question 3. The - hid in a bush.
(A) mouse
(B) deer
(C) crow
(D) turtle
Answer: (B) deer
In simple words: The deer concealed itself inside a bush.

Exam Tip: Recall which animal hid in the bush as part of the escape plan.

Question 1. What did the hunter lose?
Answer: The hunter lost both the prey-the deer and the turtle.
In simple words: The hunter failed to keep both the deer and the turtle as his catches.

Exam Tip: When asked what was lost, name all the items or creatures that the hunter failed to secure.

Question 2. Who was foolish?
Answer: The hunter was foolish.
In simple words: The hunter showed a lack of good sense.

Exam Tip: Identify the character whose actions ultimately led to a negative outcome for themselves.

Question 3. Who rejoiced?
Answer: The crow, the deer, the turtle and the mouse rejoiced.
In simple words: All the animal friends felt great joy after their success.

Exam Tip: List all characters involved in the successful outcome when asked who rejoiced.

Question 4. Who became the friends' prey?
Answer: The hunter became the friends' prey.
In simple words: The hunter himself ended up being outsmarted by the animal friends.

Exam Tip: Understand the reversal of roles in the story's resolution to correctly identify the "prey" in this context.

Question 1. The - was not there in the sack.
(A) deer
(B) mouse
(C) turtle
(D) crow
Answer: (C) turtle
In simple words: The turtle was no longer inside the bag.

Exam Tip: Recall which animal managed to escape from the sack to answer this question correctly.

Question 2. The hunter was
(A) clever
(B) smart
(C) foolish
(D) stupid
Answer: (C) foolish
In simple words: The hunter acted unwisely and was easily tricked.

Exam Tip: Based on the outcome of his actions, select the adjective that best describes the hunter.

Question 3. The hunter became the
(A) plaque
(B) prey
(C) pray
(D) play
Answer: (B) prey
In simple words: The hunter was outsmarted and effectively became the victim of the animals' plan.

Exam Tip: Understand the ironic twist in the story where the hunter himself is outwitted.

Word Meanings:

to check (ટૂ ચેક) તપાસવું

class (ક્લાસ) વર્ગ

first (ફર્સ્ટ) પહેલું

to send (ટૂ સેન્ડ) મોકલવું

mom (મૉમ) મમ્મી

second (સેકન્ડ) બીજું

best friend (બેસ્ટ ફ્રેન્ડ) સૌથી સારો મિત્ર

third (થર્ડ) ત્રીજું

fourth (ફૉર્થ) ચોથું

fifth (ફિફ્થ) પાંચમું

triplets (ટ્રિપલિટ્સ) ત્રણ બાળકો (અહીં)

sixth (સિક્સ્થ) છઠ્ઠું

fairy (ફેઅરિ) પરી

seventh (સેવન્થ) સાતમું

sweet (સ્વીટ) સરસ

eighth (એટ્ટ) આઠમું

ninth (નાઇન્થ) નવમું

busy (બિઝિ) વ્યસ્ત

fight (ફાઈટ) ઝગડો

tenth (ટેન્થ) દસમું

to complete (ટૂ કમ્પ્લીટ) પૂર્ણ કરવું

line (લાઈન) હરોળ

hunter (હન્ટર) શિકારી

hunted (હન્ટિડ) શિકાર

beautiful (બ્યૂટિફુલ) સુંદર

lake (લેક) તળાવ

forest (ફૉરિસ્ટ) વન, જંગલ

friend (ફ્રેન્ડ) મિત્ર

deer (ડિઅર) હરણ

crow (ક્રો) કાગડો

mouse (માઉસ) ઉંદર

turtle (ટર્ટલ) કાચબો

to meet (ટૂ મીટ) મળવું

missing (મિસિંગ) ગેરહાજર

to worry (ટૂ વરિ) ચિંતા કરવી

trouble (ટ્રબલ) મુશ્કેલી

late (લેટ) મોડું

to fly (ટૂ ફ્લાઈ) ઊડવું

to find out (ટૂ ફાઈન્ડ આઉટ) શોધી કાઢવું

to inform (ટૂ ઇન્ફૉર્મ) જણાવવું

to locate (ટૂ લકેટ) ચોક્કસ જગ્યા ખોળી કાઢવી

certainly (સર્ટનલિ) ચોક્કસ, અવશ્ય

heard (hearનો ભૂતકાળ) (હર્ડ) સાંભળ્યું

voice (વૉઇસ) અવાજ

help (હેલ્પ) મદદ

trapped (ટ્રેડ) ફસાયેલું

to free (ટૂ ફ્રી) મુક્ત કરવું

cries (cryનું બહુવચન) (ક્રાઈઝ) બૂમો

problem (પ્રૉબ્લમ) સમસ્યા

to save (ટૂ સેવ) બચાવવું

net (નેટ) જાળ

hurriedly (હરિલિ) ઝડપથી

condition (કન્ડિશન) દશા, અવસ્થા

idea (આઈડિઆ) યુક્તિ

to cut (ટૂ કટ) કાપવું

great (ગ્રેટ) (અહીં) ઉત્તમ

little (લિટલ) નાનકડું

to hold (ટૂ હોલ્ડ) પકડવું

beak (બીક) ચાંચ

to wish (ટૂ વિશ) ઈચ્છવું

helpful (હેલ્પફુલ) મદદરૂપ

slowly (સ્લોલિ) ધીમે ધીમે

steadily (સ્ટેડિલિ) એકધારી રીતે

to reach (ટૂ રીચ) પહોંચવું

careful (કેઅરફુલ) સાવધ, જાગરૂક

to hide (ટૂ હાઈડ) સંતાવું

quickly (ક્વિકૃલિ) ઝડપથી

to notice (ટૂ નોટિસ) જોવું, નજર પડવી

to crawl (ટૂ ક્રોલ) ધીમે ધીમે ચાલવું

creature (ક્રીચર) પ્રાણી, જીવ

caught (catchનો ભૂતકાળ) (કૉટ) પકડયું

to look for (ટૂ લુક ફૉર) -ને શોધવું

sack (સૅક) કોથળો

to carry off (ટૂ કૅરિ ઑફ) ઉપાડી જવું

sad (સૅડ) ઉદાસ, દુઃખી

speechless (સ્પીચલિસ) અવાક, સ્તબ્ધ

to move (ટૂ મૂવ) ચાલવું

wonderful (વન્ડરફુલ) અદ્ભુત

to pretend (ટુ પ્રિટેન્ડ) ઢોંગ કરવો, ડોળ કરવો

dead (ડેડ) મૃત્યુ પામેલું

closer (ક્લોઝર) વધુ નજીક

to chase (ટૂ ચેસ) પીછો કરવો

dangerous (ડેન્જરસ) ખતરનાક

threw (throwનો ભૂતકાળ) (થૂ) ફેંક્યું

hole (હોલ) કાણું

bush (બુશ) ઝાડવું

thought (thinkનો ભૂતકાળ) (થૉટ) વિચાર્યું

lost (loseનો ભૂતકાળ) (લૉસ્ટ) ગુમાવ્યું

prey (પ્રે) શિકાર

foolish (ફૂલિશ) મૂર્ખ

to rejoice (ટૂ રિજૉઇસ) ઉજવવું, આનંદ માણવો

victory (વિકટ્રિ) જીત