GSEB Class 7 English Solutions Unit 1 Vinis Smile

GSEB Solutions

Activity 1.

Let's recite with the teacher:

The Little One

This is the hag the little one bought.
This is the butterfly the little one caught.
This Is the kite the little one flew.
This is the whistle the little one blew.
This is the bell the little one rang.
This is the song the little one sang.
White and black and green and red.
Those are the words the little ones read.
These are the pictures the little ones drew
All these things the little ones knew.

Question. Make a list of the rhyming words:
Answer:
Example : taught, bought
(1) flew, blew
(2) rang, sang
(3) red, read
(4) drew, knew

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the sound of words, not just their spelling, when identifying rhyming pairs.

Question. Complete the table:

Exam Tip: When completing tables based on context, make sure to read the surrounding text carefully to find the correct pairings or information.

Activity 2.

Exam Tip: Understanding irregular verb forms is crucial for correct grammar and sentence construction.

know - knew
fly - flew
sing - sang
buy - bought
read - read
catch - caught!
blow - blew
draw - drew

Question. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
Answer:
(1) My mother bought sugar from the market.
(2) We flew kites last Uttarayan.
(3) My younger brother drew a beautiful picture in the school competition.
(4) The traffic police blew the whistle and stopped the car.
(5) I read the Ramayana in the morning.
(6) My grandfather knew four languages.
(7) Cheteshwar caught the ball and threw at the stumps.
(8) Today Sejal sang a nice bhajan in the prayer assembly.

Exam Tip: When filling in the blanks, consider the tense and meaning of the sentence to choose the most suitable word from the given options.

Activity 3.

hut, caught, husband, dropped, angry, silver, enjoyed, yesterday

Activity 4.

Soohan loves to draw pictures of events from his life. Read the pictures he drew and the sentences Mohaan spoke from his diary:

It was my birthday.
My father bought a bicycle for me.
I took part in a bicycle race.
I won the second prize.
I also won this trophy.
I had an accident.
I was in the hospital for three days.

Activity 5
Smile In The Mirror (Part-1)

It was 11th April, 2011. It was Tejasvini's 12th birthday. Her father gifted her a beautiful bicycle. It was a unique bike. Blue in colour, a soft seat, a little bell and a rear view mirror.

When Tejasvini saw her bicycle, she said, "Wow!" She felt proud! She placed her foot on the left pedal and yelled, "Here I go... Wooo... hooo.” She moved faster and faster. She went to the river bank. She enjoyed riding the bicycle on this rough path. She was riding at her top speed. Then she noticed a red button near the bell. What was that? She pushed the button.

Lo and behold! There came out a big fan on the rear wheel. The fan started rotating, “vroom ... vroom ...” It thrilled Tejesvini. She pedalled the bicycle with full strength. And what a miracle! The bike's front wheel rose from the ground... And then the rear one. The bike was flying now. She pedalled faster and the bicycle went up and up ... three... four... five ... fifty meters!!

She was thrilled. Now she was flying.... over the river!! She looked down, "Oh! Is that a kite in the river?" It was a boat. She turned the handle towards her village. She saw her school, "Oh! No! There are so many leaves of trees on the roof! I will clean them tomorrow!" she thought. What else could she see from there?

Question. Discuss in pairs and write your points below:
Answer: Tejasvini could see the village temple near the river. Some boys were playing cricket on the ground. She could also see the post-office and the Primary Health Centre. She could also see the village market. It was crowded. As she turned around, she could see her own house.
In simple words: Tejasvini saw the village temple, boys playing cricket, the post-office, the Primary Health Centre, the crowded market, and her own house.

Exam Tip: When discussing a passage, ensure your points are directly supported by the text and cover the main observations or actions mentioned.

Smile In The Mirror (Part-2)

Now she was over the farms and fields. Green fields... she was enjoying the beautiful view... and... then she noticed a flock of birds on her way... She applied the brakes... the fan stopped and the bike started coming down... Tejasvini closed her eyes and held the handle tightly! But within seconds... Dhadam. She cried out, "Ooo... Maaaa ...!"

She opened her eyes, "Oh, my God! It was a dream.” She got up, washed her face and looked into the mirror, "Hammm! It was a dream this time but it will not be a dream forever!" She promised herself, “I will make a bike like this and fly over my village." She smiled at herself in the mirror.

Activity 6.

Question. Fill in the blanks with the words given in the brackets:
(flock of birds, flying, came down, red button, dream)
Answer:
(1) Tejasvini's bicycle had a red button.
(2) Tejasvini's bicycle was flying in the sky.
(3) Tejasvini applied the brakes to save a flock of birds.
(4) The flying bike was a dream.
(5) Tejasvini cried out because she came down from sky to land.

Exam Tip: Always choose the word that makes the most sense in the context of the sentence and fits grammatically.

Question 6. Tejasvini was 12 years old.
(a) 11
(b) 12
(c) 2011
(d) 10
Answer: (b) 12
In simple words: The story states Tejasvini was celebrating her 12th birthday, so she was 12 years old.

Exam Tip: Always refer to the text to confirm factual details like ages or dates directly mentioned.

Question 7. The rough path was on the river bank.
(a) in the village
(b) on the river bank
(c) in the sky
(d) in the river
Answer: (b) on the river bank
In simple words: The passage mentions that Tejasvini enjoyed riding her bicycle on the rough path that led to the river bank.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to location details given in the story to answer "where" questions accurately.

Question 8. Tejasvini's dream is to make a real flying bicycle.
(a) to make a magic car
(b) to make a real flying bicycle
(c) to make a new boat
(d) to make a new fan
Answer: (b) to make a real flying bicycle
In simple words: After waking up from her dream, Tejasvini promised herself that she would make a flying bicycle just like the one in her dream.

Exam Tip: Look for direct statements of intent or resolution from characters to identify their goals or dreams.

Question 9. Tejasvini's bike was blue.
(a) red
(b) blue
(c) yellow
(d) black
Answer: (b) blue
In simple words: The story describes the unique bicycle as being blue in colour.

Exam Tip: Specific descriptive details like color are often mentioned directly in the text and are easy to find if you read carefully.

Question 10. When Tejasvini pushed the red button, there came out a big fan on the rear wheel.
(a) a big bell on the handle
(b) a big mirror
(c) a big fan on the rear wheel
(d) an umbrella on the rear wheel.
Answer: (c) a big fan on the rear wheel
In simple words: The passage explicitly states that after pushing the red button, a large fan appeared on the back wheel of the bicycle.

Exam Tip: For action-reaction questions, identify the cause (pushing the button) and its direct effect (fan coming out) as described in the narrative.

Question 11. Tejasvini was thrilled.
(a) thrilled
(b) happy
(c) frightened
(d) surprised
Answer: (a) thrilled
In simple words: The story directly uses the word "thrilled" to describe Tejasvini's feeling when the fan started rotating, indicating excitement.

Exam Tip: When a question asks about a character's emotion, check for explicit emotional words used in the text like "thrilled," "happy," "scared," etc.

Question 12. Tejasvini saw leaves of trees on the school roof.
(a) fruits of trees
(b) trees
(c) roots of trees
(d) leaves of trees
Answer: (d) leaves of trees
In simple words: When Tejasvini saw her school while flying, she noticed many leaves from trees on its roof.

Exam Tip: Be precise in your answers, distinguishing between general terms like "trees" and specific details like "leaves of trees" when the text provides them.

Activity 7.

Question 1. Who gifted a bicycle to Tejasvini ?
Answer: Tejasvini's father gifted a bicycle to her.
In simple words: Tejasvini's father gave her the bicycle as a gift.

Exam Tip: For direct questions about who did something, identify the specific character mentioned in the text as performing the action.

Question 2. What did Tejasvini see on the roof of her school ?
Answer: Tejasvini saw many leaves of trees on the roof of her school.
In simple words: She noticed many tree leaves on the school's roof.

Exam Tip: Ensure your answer specifies *what* was seen (leaves of trees) and *where* (on the school roof) as per the question.

Question 3. Describe Tejasvini's bicycle in two sentences.
Answer: Tejasvini's bicycle is blue in colour. It has a soft seat, a little bell and a rear view mirror.
In simple words: Her bike is blue with a soft seat, a small bell, and a back mirror.

Exam Tip: When asked to describe an object, list its key features or characteristics as mentioned in the story.

Question 4. Write two sentences about your dream.
Answer: One day, I dreamt that I had a magic stick. It did my homework, drew pictures for me and helped me with all my work.
In simple words: I dreamed of having a magic stick that would complete my homework, draw pictures, and assist me with all tasks.

Exam Tip: When writing about a dream, focus on imaginative and fantastic elements, using descriptive language to make it engaging.

Activity 8.

Question 1. Did he sing?
Answer: Yes, he did.

Exam Tip: For simple Yes/No questions, a direct and concise answer is sufficient.

Question 2. Did she write on the board ?
Answer: No, she didn't.

Exam Tip: Always answer with a full 'Yes, she did' or 'No, she didn't' for clarity and completeness.

Question 3. Did she read a book?
Answer: Yes, she did.

Exam Tip: When responding to Yes/No questions, ensure the subject and auxiliary verb match the question.

Question 4. Did he clap his hands ?
Answer: No, he didn't.

Exam Tip: A simple 'Yes' or 'No' followed by the appropriate auxiliary verb provides a clear answer.

Question 5. Did he stamp his feet?
Answer: Yes, he did.

Exam Tip: Confirm the action described in the question against the actual event before giving a Yes/No response.

Question 6. Did she tell a joke ?
Answer: Yes, she did.

Exam Tip: Provide a complete sentence for Yes/No answers for better understanding.

Question 7. Did she draw a picture ?
Answer: No, she didn't.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the negative form in questions and answers to avoid confusion.

Question 8. Did she skip ?
Answer: Yes, she did.

Exam Tip: Always ensure the action in the answer directly addresses the action asked in the question.

Question 9. Did he laugh?
Answer: Yes, he did.

Exam Tip: Quick recall of character actions is key for these short answer questions.

Question 10. Did he kick a ball ?
Answer: Yes, he did.

Exam Tip: For simple actions, a direct 'Yes' or 'No' with the appropriate auxiliary verb is sufficient.

Question 11. Did she run ?
Answer: No, she didn't.

Exam Tip: Carefully distinguish between similar actions to provide accurate answers.

Question 12. Did she hop ?
Answer: Yes, she did.

Exam Tip: Ensure that your answer's verb (did/didn't) matches the reality of the situation.

Question 13. Did she raise her hands ?
Answer: No, she didn't.

Exam Tip: Read each question precisely to avoid misinterpreting the action.

Question 14. Did she wave her hands ?
Answer: Yes, she did.

Exam Tip: For Yes/No questions, double-check the action against the given context to prevent errors.

Question 15. Did he play cricket?
Answer: Yes, he did.

Exam Tip: Direct questions require direct answers, referencing the text if available.

Activity 9.

Read about the activities of Dr. Smita and Manojbhai (Sarpanch) for a day:

Exam Tip: Always read tables carefully, noting key differences and similarities between columns, as they often contain details for comparison questions.

Question. Now read the following sentences carefully and fill in the blanks:
Answer:
(1) Dr Smita hoisted the flag at the high school. Did Dr Smita hoist the flag at the high school? (hoisted → did_hoist). Yes, she did.
(2) Manojbhai distributed sweets. Did Dr Smita distribute sweets? No, she didn't.
(3) Dr Smita operated upon a patient. Did she operate upon a patient? Yes, she did.
(4) Dr Smita spent an hour with differently-abled children. Did Manojbhai spend an hour with differently-abled children? No, he didn't.
(5) Manojbhai inaugurated a dairy in the village. Did Manojbhai inaugurate a dairy in the village? No, he didn't.
(6) Manojbhai talked with the head teacher about the school progress. Did Manojbhai talk with the head teacher about the school progress? Yes, he did.
(7) Dr Smita delivered a lecture. Did Dr Smita listen to a lecture? No, she didn't.

Exam Tip: When filling in blanks based on a table, make sure to cross-reference the action with the correct person to determine the accurate "Yes, he/she did" or "No, he/she didn't."

Activity 10.

Separate the following activities into Yesterday's and Tomorrow's activities:

On Sunday, I will wake up at 8:00 am. I will prepare my breakfast. I woke up at 6:00 am. I left my house at 9:00 am. I went to the post-office. I posted the envelope. I returned home. We will play chess. I will take lunch at Sohail's home. I took my breakfast and changed dress. I reached the school by bus. I came back home at 5:30 pm. We will go for a movie. I will return home at 7:00 pm. Then I watched TV and played video games with my friends. In the evening, I took dinner with my family. After dinner, I will read for some time. I went to bed at 10:00 pm.

Question. Separate the following activities into Yesterday's and Tomorrow's activities:
Answer:
Yesterday's Activities:

• I woke up at 6:00 am.
• I left my house at 9:00 am.
• I went to the post-office.
• I posted the envelope.
• I returned home.
• I took my breakfast and changed dress.
• I reached the school by bus.
• I came back home at 5:30 pm.
• Then I watched TV and played video games with my friends.
• In the evening, I took dinner with my family.
• I went to bed at 10:00 pm.

• On Sunday, I will wake up at 8:00 am.
• I will prepare my breakfast.
• I will meet my best friend, Sohail, at 10:00 am.
• We will play chess.
• I will take lunch at Sohail's home.
• We will go for a movie.
• I will return home at 7:00 pm.
• After dinner, I will read for some time.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to verb tenses (past tense for 'yesterday,' future tense for 'tomorrow') to accurately categorize activities from a combined list.

Activity 11.

Read the following text:

Asma: Rizwan, avo avo, welcome. Oh! What do I see?
Rizwan: What is this? Is this your house, Asma?
Asma: Yes, unfortunately, it is my house.
Rizwan: But you can't arrange things like this. Only a monkey can do it.
Asma: Oh, my God! The back door was not closed. I forgot to close it.
Rizwan: O dear! Look there on the tree. The lucky monkey is eating your potato- chips.
Asma: Those chips were for you. So the monkey is luckier than you.
Rizwan: Ok. Let's rearrange the room in a civilized way.
Asma: Let's do it. Hoop ... hoop.

Asma: Rizwan, come, welcome. Oh! What do I see?

Rizwan: What is this? Is this your house, Asma?

Asma: Yes, unfortunately, it is my house.

Rizwan: But you can't arrange things like this. Only a monkey can do it.

Asma: Oh, my God! The back door was not closed. I forgot to close it.

Rizwan: O dear! Look there on the tree. The lucky monkey is eating your potato- chips.

Asma: Those chips were for you. So the monkey is luckier than you.

Rizwan: Ok. Let's rearrange the room in a civilized way.

Asma: Let's do it. Hoop... hoop.

Before the monkey's entry...

Let's read. What did the monkey do ?
Answer: The monkey came into the room. It spread all the items around. The table-fan was on the cot, but it was really on the table next to the cot. The monkey broke the study-lamp and tore the book. The monkey took shoes from the shoe-stand and threw them outside. The monkey threw the statue onto the floor; it was in the corner. The cupboard was closed, but now it was open. The monkey placed the flower vase on the sofa, even though it was on the stool. All the chairs were turned upside down.
In simple words: The monkey made a mess of the room, scattering things and breaking some items.

Exam Tip: For descriptive questions, ensure you cover all details mentioned in the passage about the monkey's actions.

Activity 12.

1. Read the following paragraphs from the lesson:

(1) It was 11th April, 2011 It was Tejasvini's 12th birthday. Her father gifted her a beautiful bicycle. It was a unique bike. Blue in colour, a soft seat, a little bell and a rear view mirror.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. How old was Tejasvini ?
Answer: Tejasvini was 12 years old.
In simple words: Tejasvini's age was twelve years.

Exam Tip: Always extract factual details like age and dates directly from the given passage.

Question 2. What did her father gift her?
Answer: Her father gifted her a lovely bicycle.
In simple words: Her dad gave her a nice bicycle.

Exam Tip: Focus on identifying the key object or action mentioned in the question and provide a direct answer.

Question 3. Describe the bicycle.
Answer: The bicycle was blue in color with a soft seat, a small bell, and a rear view mirror. It was a unique bike.
In simple words: The bike was blue, had a soft seat, a tiny bell, and a back mirror.

Exam Tip: When describing, list all relevant features mentioned in the text to ensure a complete answer.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. When is Tejasvini's birthday ?
(a) 11 April, 2011
(b) 11 April, 2012
(c) 12 April, 2011
(d) 12 April, 2012
Answer: (a) 11 April, 2011
In simple words: Tejasvini's birthday was on April 11, 2011, when she turned twelve.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to dates and ages mentioned in the story to select the correct option.

Question 2. Who gifted Tejasvini a bicycle ?
(a) grandfather
(b) grandmother
(c) father
(d) mother
Answer: (c) father
In simple words: Her father gave her the bicycle as a present.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific family member responsible for the action mentioned in the question.

Question 3. Which of the following is false about the bicycle ?
(a) It is blue in colour.
(b) It has a rear view mirror.
(c) It has a little bell.
(d) It has a hard seat.
Answer: (d) It has a hard seat.
In simple words: The story said the bicycle had a soft seat, so saying it has a hard seat is not true.

Exam Tip: Carefully read all options and compare them with the description in the passage to find the one that contradicts the text.

Question 4. Which word in the paragraph means 'only one of its kind' ?
(a) beautiful
(b) unique
(c) soft
(d) rear
Answer: (b) unique
In simple words: The term "unique" describes something that is special because nothing else is like it.

Exam Tip: Understand the context in which words are used to determine their exact meaning as per the passage.

(2) When Tejasvini saw her bicycle, she said, “Wow!” She felt proud ! She placed her foot on the left pedal and yelled, "Here I go... Wooo... hooo." She moved faster and faster. She went to the river bank. She enjoyed riding the bicycle on this rough path.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. How did Tejasvini feel when she saw her bicycle ?
Answer: Tejasvini felt proud when she saw her bicycle.
In simple words: Tejasvini felt proud seeing her new bike.

Exam Tip: Look for words describing emotions or reactions directly after an event to answer questions about feelings.

Question 2. Where did Tejasvini go ?
Answer: Tejasvini went to the river bank.
In simple words: She rode her bike to the river.

Exam Tip: Identify the destination or location mentioned as the character's movement in the story.

Question 3. How was the path on the river bank ?
Answer: The path on the river bank was rough. Tejasvini found it a little bumpy to ride on.
In simple words: The path near the river was rough and uneven.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to adjectives used to describe places or objects in the text.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. What did Tejasvini say when she saw her bicycle ?
(a) Oh
(b) Wow
(c) Wooo... hooo
(d) Here I go
Answer: (b) Wow
In simple words: When she first saw the bicycle, she expressed her surprise and excitement with the word "Wow!".

Exam Tip: Recall the exact exclamations or phrases used by characters in key moments of the story.

Question 2. Where did Tejasvini go?
(a) village
(b) school
(c) river bank
(d) post-office
Answer: (c) river bank
In simple words: Tejasvini rode her new bike to the river bank.

Exam Tip: Remember the primary location a character travels to in a particular section of the narrative.

Question 3. How was the path on the river bank?
(a) smooth
(b) rough
(c) long
(d) short
Answer: (b) rough
In simple words: The path next to the river was not smooth; it was rough.

Exam Tip: Identify descriptive words that define the nature of locations or routes in the story.

Question 4. Which word in the paragraph means 'shouted' ?
(a) yelled
(b) placed
(c) proud
(d) enjoyed
Answer: (a) yelled
In simple words: The word "yelled" means to shout loudly, just like "shouted".

Exam Tip: Understand synonyms for verbs of speaking or expression as used in the context of the story.

(3) She was riding at her top speed. Then she noticed a red button near the bell. What was that? She pushed the button. Lo and behold! There came out a big fan on the rear wheel. The fan started rotating, 'vroom... vroom...” It thrilled Tejasvini. She pedalled the bicycle with full strength.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What did Tejasvini notice ?
Answer: Tejasvini noticed a red button close to the bell.
In simple words: She saw a red button near the bell.

Exam Tip: Identify specific observations made by the character to answer "what did you notice" questions.

Question 2. What happened when Tejasvini pushed the red button ?
Answer: When Tejasvini pushed the red button, a big fan came out on the back wheel.
In simple words: A large fan appeared on the back wheel when she pushed the button.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the immediate consequence or outcome of an action described in the passage.

Question 3. Why was Tejasvini thrilled ?
Answer: Tejasvini was thrilled because a large fan came out on the back wheel and began spinning.
In simple words: She was excited because a fan came out and started spinning.

Exam Tip: Connect the character's emotion with the specific event that caused it as described in the text.

Question 4. What did Tejasvini do when the fan started rotating ?
Answer: When the fan started spinning, Tejasvini pedalled the bicycle with full power.
In simple words: She pedalled very hard once the fan started spinning.

Exam Tip: Focus on the character's subsequent action directly following a specific event.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Where was the red button?
(a) near the rear wheel
(b) near the bell
(c) near the seat
(d) near the front wheel
Answer: (b) near the bell
In simple words: The red button was positioned close to the bicycle's bell.

Exam Tip: Locate precise positional details when answering questions about the placement of objects.

Question 2. What did Tejasvini do when she found the button?
(a) warned
(b) advised
(c) suggested
(d) saw
Answer: (d) saw
In simple words: Tejasvini saw the red button near the bell.

Exam Tip: When options are verbs, choose the one that best describes the immediate, direct action or perception after an event.

Question 3. A fan came out on the ....
(a) front wheel
(b) rear wheel
(c) seat
(d) bell
Answer: (b) rear wheel
In simple words: The fan came out from the back wheel of the bicycle.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific part of the object where the new feature appeared.

Question 4. Which words show that there was magic ?
(a) vroom ... vroom
(b) Lo and behold
(c) she pushed the button
(d) it thrilled Tejasvini
Answer: (b) Lo and behold
In simple words: The phrase "Lo and behold" is often used to introduce something surprising or magical.

Exam Tip: Recognize idiomatic expressions or phrases that indicate surprise, wonder, or magical occurrences.

(4) And what a miracle! The bike's front wheel rose from the ground... And then the rear one. The bike was flying now. She pedalled faster and the bicycle went up and up... three... four... five.... fifty metres !! She was thrilled.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What was a miracle ?
Answer: The bicycle was flying, and that was a miracle.
In simple words: The bike flying in the air was an amazing, unexpected event.

Exam Tip: Identify the extraordinary event directly labeled as a "miracle" in the passage.

Question 2. How high did the bike go ?
Answer: The bike went fifty meters high.
In simple words: The bicycle reached a height of fifty meters.

Exam Tip: Extract precise numerical details like measurements or distances mentioned in the text.

Question 3. Why was Tejasvini thrilled ?
Answer: Tejasvini was thrilled because the bike was flying, which was an amazing experience.
In simple words: She was excited because her bicycle was flying.

Exam Tip: Connect the character's emotional state with the action or event that caused it.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. How high did the bicycle go ?
(a) five metres
(b) fifty metres
(c) five kilometres
(d) fifty kilometres
Answer: (b) fifty metres
In simple words: The bike flew up to fifty meters.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between similar-sounding numerical values and ensure the correct unit of measurement is selected.

Question 2. 'Miracle' means....
(a) magic
(b) article
(c) new
(d) speed
Answer: (a) magic
In simple words: The word "miracle" refers to something wonderful and unexpected, like magic.

Exam Tip: Understand the implied meaning of words within the context of the story, especially when they refer to extraordinary events.

Question 3. Which word in the paragraph means 'excited' ?
(a) rose
(b) pedalled
(c) thrilled
(d) flying
Answer: (c) thrilled
In simple words: "Thrilled" means to be very excited or happy about something.

Exam Tip: Identify synonyms for emotional states as they appear in the passage.

(5) Now she was flying... over the river!! She looked down, “Oh! Is that a kite in the river ?" It was a boat. She turned the handle towards her village. She saw her school, “Oh ! No ! There are so many leaves of trees on the roof! I will clean them tomorrow!” she thought.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What did Tejasvini see in the river ?
Answer: Tejasvini saw a boat in the river.
In simple words: She noticed a boat floating in the river.

Exam Tip: Pinpoint specific objects or scenes described when the character looks at a particular location.

Question 2. Where did Tejasvini go ?
Answer: Tejasvini went towards her village.
In simple words: She flew towards her village.

Exam Tip: Identify the direction or destination of the character's movement.

Question 3. What did Tejasvini see in her school ?
Answer: Tejasvini saw many leaves from trees on the roof of her school.
In simple words: She noticed a lot of tree leaves on her school's roof.

Exam Tip: State the precise observation made by the character when viewing a known place.

Question 4. What did Tejasvini decide ?
Answer: Tejasvini decided to clean the school roof later on.
In simple words: She decided to clean the school roof.

Exam Tip: Identify the character's future intention or resolution as mentioned in the narrative.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. What did Tejasvini see in the river ?
(a) leaves
(b) boat
(c) bike
(d) trees
Answer: (b) boat
In simple words: She saw a boat in the river.

Exam Tip: Select the option that correctly identifies the object seen in the specified location.

Question 2. What did Tejasvini see in the village ?
(a) school
(b) house
(c) river
(d) trees
Answer: (a) school
In simple words: As she flew over, she saw her school in the village.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between different sights observed by the character in various locations.

Question 3. Where were the leaves ?
(a) roof of her house
(b) garden of her house
(c) garden of her school
(d) roof of her school
Answer: (d) roof of her school
In simple words: The leaves were located on the top of her school building.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the exact location details provided in the narrative.

(6) Now she was over the farms and fields. Green fields... she was enjoying the beautiful view... and... then she noticed a flock of birds on her way... She applied the brakes... the fan stopped and the bike started coming down... Tejasvini closed her eyes and held the handle tightly! But within seconds... Dhadam. She cried out, “Ooo... Maaaa...!”

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Where was Tejasvini flying?
Answer: Tejasvini was flying over the farms and fields.
In simple words: She was flying above the agricultural lands and open areas.

Exam Tip: Identify the broad geographical areas over which the character is moving.

Question. What did Tejasvini notice ?
Answer: Tejasvini noticed a group of birds on her path.
In simple words: She saw many birds in her way.

Exam Tip: Focus on the unexpected observations made by the character that lead to further actions.

Question 3. What did Tejasvini do ?
Answer: Tejasvini applied the brakes to stop.
In simple words: She pressed the brakes.

Exam Tip: Identify the direct action taken by the character in response to an observation or situation.

Question 4. What happened when Tejasvini applied the brakes ?
Answer: When Tejasvini applied the brakes, the fan stopped and the bicycle began coming down.
In simple words: The fan stopped, and the bike started descending.

Exam Tip: Describe the sequence of events that occurred immediately after the character's action.

Question 5. What did Tejasvini do when the bike started coming down ?
Answer: When the bike started coming down, Tejasvini closed her eyes and held the handle very tightly.
In simple words: She shut her eyes and gripped the handle firmly.

Exam Tip: Note the character's physical reaction and actions during a stressful moment.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. Tejasvini was flying ....
(a) over the village
(b) over the school
(c) over the river
(d) over the farms and fields
Answer: (d) over the farms and fields
In simple words: She was flying over the farms and fields.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific landscape or area over which the character was flying in this part of the story.

Question 2. What came in Tejasvini's way ?
(a) clouds
(b) sun
(c) flock of birds
(d) an airplane
Answer: (c) flock of birds
In simple words: A group of birds came into her path while flying.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific obstacle or object that appeared in the character's path.

Question 3. When Tejasvini applied the brakes,
(a) the bike stopped
(b) the bike went faster
(c) the fan stopped
(d) the fan rotated faster
Answer: (c) the fan stopped
In simple words: Applying the brakes caused the fan to stop spinning.

Exam Tip: Understand the direct consequence of the character's action, especially when it involves mechanical parts.

(7) She opened her eyes, “Oh, my God! It was a dream.” She got up, washed her face and looked into the mirror, ! Hammm! It was a dream this time but it will not be a dream forever!" She promised herself, "I will make a bike : like this and fly over my village.” She smiled at herself in the mirror.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What did Tejasvini realize ?
Answer: Tejasvini realized that it was a dream.
In simple words: She understood that the entire experience was just a dream.

Exam Tip: Identify the character's key realization or understanding at the end of an event.

Question 2. What did Tejasvini promise herself?
Answer: Tejasvini promised herself to create a flying bike and fly over her village.
In simple words: She vowed to build a flying bicycle and use it to fly over her village.

Exam Tip: Look for statements of commitment or future plans made by the character.

Question 3. The flying bike was a dream. True or False ?
Answer: True
In simple words: The idea of the flying bike was indeed a dream, not reality.

Exam Tip: Confirm factual statements against the narrative to determine if they are true or false.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

Question 1. The flying bike was a....
(a) reality
(b) dream
(c) fact
(d) lie
Answer: (b) dream
In simple words: The flying bicycle was something Tejasvini imagined in her sleep.

Exam Tip: Clearly distinguish between what is real and what is imagined within the story's context.

Question 2. Tejasvini promised herself to
(a) clean her school roof
(b) fly over the river
(c) ride the bicycle
(d) make a flying bicycle
Answer: (d) make a flying bicycle
In simple words: She made a promise to herself that she would build a bike that could fly.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific promise or commitment made by the character for the future.

Question 3. Which word in the paragraph means 'always' ?
(a) forever
(b) dream
(c) opened
(d) washed
Answer: (a) forever
In simple words: The word "forever" means "always" or for all time.

Exam Tip: Find synonyms that match the meaning of the given word within the context of the passage.

2. Write the rhyming words as shown in the example. You can use a dictionary:

Example: bag - tag

(1) kite - right
(2) bell - hell
(3) song - long
(4) black - slack
(5) thing - ring
(6) seat - meat

Exam Tip: Practice identifying words that have similar ending sounds, which is key to rhyming.

3. Write the Past Tense Forms of the Following Verbs:

Verb Past Tense
(1) see - saw
(2) feel - felt
(3) go - went
(4) come - came
(5) rise - rose
(6) sit - sat
(7) fly - flew
(8) think - thought
(9) hold - held
(10) make - made
(11) cry - cried
(12) get - got

Exam Tip: Practice common irregular verbs to easily recall their past tense forms, as they do not follow standard -ed endings.

4. Fill in the Blanks with the Words Given in the Brackets:

(went, cried, saw, rose, flew)

Question 4. (1) Mehul _____ a magic show last week.
Answer: Mehul saw a magic show last week.
In simple words: The correct past tense of 'see' for this sentence is 'saw'.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to time markers like 'last week' to determine the correct verb tense for past actions.

Question 4. (2) Yesterday, I _____ to the market.
Answer: Yesterday, I went to the market.
In simple words: The past tense of 'go' is 'went', suitable for an action that happened yesterday.

Exam Tip: Use 'went' as the past form of 'go' when describing movement that has already occurred.

Question 4. (3) The little boy _____ in the morning.
Answer: The little boy cried in the morning.
In simple words: The past tense of 'cry' is 'cried', indicating an action completed earlier in the day.

Exam Tip: Regular verbs often form their past tense by adding -ed, like 'cry' becoming 'cried' (with a y-to-i change).

Question 4. (4) Deepak _____ from his chair.
Answer: Deepak rose from his chair.
In simple words: The past tense of 'rise' is 'rose', correctly describing Deepak getting up.

Exam Tip: 'Rise' (to move up) and 'raise' (to lift something) are often confused; remember 'rise' is an intransitive verb (no direct object).

Question 4. (5) We _____ kites last Sunday.
Answer: We flew kites last Sunday.
In simple words: The past tense of 'fly' is 'flew', used when talking about an action that happened last Sunday.

Exam Tip: For verbs like 'fly', which change their vowel sound in the past tense, memorize these common irregular forms.

Example: Rahul ran fast.

Question 30. (1) The children played chess.
Answer: Did the children play chess?
Yes, they did.
No, they didn't.
In simple words: To ask about a past action, we start with 'Did', use the base form of the verb, and answer with 'Yes' or 'No' followed by 'did' or 'didn't'.

Exam Tip: When forming questions with 'Did', always use the base form of the main verb (e.g., 'play', not 'played').

Question 30. (2) The teacher taught a lesson.
Answer: Did the teacher teach a lesson?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn't.
In simple words: To question a past action, use 'Did' with the simple form of the verb, then respond with 'Yes' or 'No' and the matching helping verb.

Exam Tip: The base form of 'taught' is 'teach', which is used after 'Did' in a question.

Question 30. (3) They flew kites.
Answer: Did they fly kites?
Yes, they did.
No, they didn't.
In simple words: To form a question about a past action, use 'Did' and the original form of the verb. Answer simply with 'Yes' or 'No'.

Exam Tip: Remember to change the past tense verb ('flew') back to its base form ('fly') when using 'Did' in a question.

Question 30. (4) Ankita drew a picture.
Answer: Did Ankita draw a picture?
Yes, she did.
No, she did not.
In simple words: We form questions about past events by using 'Did' plus the base verb. We give short answers with 'did' or 'did not'.

Exam Tip: The base form of 'drew' is 'draw', essential for correct question formation with 'Did'.

Question 30. (5) Nitin made a toy boat.
Answer: Did Nitin make a toy boat?
Yes, he did.
No, he didn't.
In simple words: When asking about something that happened, use 'Did' with the original verb. Then, answer with 'Yes' or 'No' and 'did' or 'didn't'.

Exam Tip: Ensure the verb 'made' reverts to its base form 'make' when creating a question with 'Did'.

Question 30. (6) The girls cooked food.
Answer: Did the girls cook food?
Yes, they did.
No, they didn't.
In simple words: To ask if a past action happened, we use 'Did' with the basic verb. The answers are short, using 'did' or 'didn't'.

Exam Tip: Regular verbs like 'cooked' simplify to their base form 'cook' when 'Did' is present in the question.

Question 31. (7) The milkman brought milk.
Answer: Did the milkman bring milk?
Yes, he did.
No, he didn't.
In simple words: To ask about a past event, use 'Did' with the base verb. The response will be 'Yes' or 'No' with 'did' or 'didn't'.

Exam Tip: The past tense 'brought' changes to its base form 'bring' when constructing a question with 'Did'.

Question 31. (8) Tejal felt proud.
Answer: Did Tejal feel proud?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn't.
In simple words: To ask if someone had a certain feeling in the past, use 'Did' and the base form of the verb. Answer with 'Yes' or 'No' and 'did' or 'didn't'.

Exam Tip: The base form of 'felt' is 'feel', which must be used after 'Did' in questions.

6. Use the Words to Form Sentences as Shown in the Example:

Example:
I - take lunch
I took lunch at 1 pm.
I will take lunch at 1 pm.

Question 6. (1) Harsh – make toys
Answer: Harsh made toys.
Harsh will make toys.
In simple words: We create sentences using both past and future tenses to describe actions that happened or will happen.

Exam Tip: Ensure you use the correct past tense form (e.g., 'made' for 'make') and 'will' for the future tense.

Question 6. (2) Anand - catch ball
Answer: Anand caught the ball.
Anand will catch the ball.
In simple words: Sentences can show an action that already happened (past tense) or an action that is going to happen (future tense).

Exam Tip: 'Catch' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'caught', not 'catched'.

Question 6. (3) The children – sing song
Answer: The children sang a song.
The children will sing a song.
In simple words: We make sentences to describe actions in the past (sang) and future (will sing).

Exam Tip: 'Sing' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'sang', while the base form is used for the future tense with 'will'.

Question 6. (4) Father - go to office
Answer: Father went to office at 10 am.
Father will go to office at 10 am.
In simple words: To talk about past actions, we use the past tense, and for future actions, we use 'will' with the base verb.

Exam Tip: The past tense of 'go' is 'went'. For future actions, always use the base form of the verb after 'will'.

Question 6. (5) Pooja – draw a rangoli
Answer: Pooja drew a rangoli.
Pooja will draw a rangoli.
In simple words: This shows how to describe an action that happened earlier (drew) and an action that will happen later (will draw).

Exam Tip: 'Draw' is an irregular verb with the past tense 'drew'. The future tense uses 'will draw'.

Question 6. (6) Lalit - throw ball
Answer: Lalit threw the ball.
Lalit will throw the ball.
In simple words: We create sentences to describe actions that happened in the past (threw) and actions that will occur in the future (will throw).

Exam Tip: 'Throw' is an irregular verb, and its past tense form is 'threw'.

Question 6. (7) I win game
Answer: I won the game.
I will win the game.
In simple words: This demonstrates how to form sentences for past victories (won) and future successes (will win).

Exam Tip: 'Win' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'won'. The future tense correctly uses 'will win'.

Question 6. (8) You-fall down
Answer: You fell down.
You will fall down.
In simple words: We can form sentences to explain actions that occurred in the past (fell) and actions that are expected to happen in the future (will fall).

Exam Tip: 'Fall' is an irregular verb with the past tense 'fell'. For future actions, use 'will' with the base form 'fall'.

7. Circle the Words That Rhyme with the Word in the Box:

(1) dark: bark, hark, shark
(2) room: broom, doom, soon, moon
(3) bright: brain, light, sight, fight
(4) pain: gain, pair, main, again
(5) ride: sight, side, tide, light

Exam Tip: Rhyming words have the same ending sound, even if their spellings are different (e.g., 'bright' and 'light').

Word Meanings

little one: a young child

to buy: to acquire something by paying for it

to catch: to get hold of something moving

kite: a toy flown in the wind on a string

butterfly: an insect with large, often colorful wings

whistle: a small device that makes a loud, clear sound when blown

to fly: to move through the air with wings

to blow: to move or be moved by a current of air

bell: a hollow object, usually cup-shaped, that makes a ringing sound when struck

to ring: to make a clear, resonant sound

song: a short piece of music with words

to sing: to make musical sounds with the voice

word: a single unit of language, written or spoken

to read: to look at written words and understand them

picture: an image or drawing

to draw: to make a picture with a pencil or pen

thing: an object or item

to know: to have information or understanding about something

birthday: the anniversary of a person's birth

to gift: to give something as a present

beautiful: pleasing to the senses or mind

unique: being the only one of its kind

soft seat: a comfortable, padded place to sit

rear: the back part of something

view: what you can see from a particular place

mirror: a surface that reflects a clear image

to feel proud: to experience a sense of deep pleasure or satisfaction

to place: to put something in a specific position

foot: the lowest part of the leg, used for standing and walking

left: on the side of the body that is not the right

to yell: to shout loudly

faster and faster: at an increasingly rapid pace

river bank: the land alongside a river

to enjoy: to get pleasure from something

to ride: to sit on and control a bicycle or animal

rough: having an uneven or coarse surface

path: a track or way made by walking

top speed: the maximum rate at which something can move

to notice: to become aware of something

near: at a short distance from

to push: to apply force to move something away

Lo and behold!: an expression of surprise at seeing something unexpected

wheel: a circular frame that revolves on an axle

to start: to begin an action or process

to rotate: to turn in a circle around a central point

thrilled: feeling intense excitement and pleasure

to pedal: to operate the pedals of a bicycle

strength: the quality or state of being physically strong

a miracle: an amazing and unexpected event

front: the forward part or side of something

to rise: to move upwards

from the ground: starting from the earth's surface

over the river: above the river's surface

boat: a small vessel propelled on water

to turn: to move in a different direction

handle: the part of an object held by hand

towards: in the direction of

village: a group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town

leaf: a flattened green outgrowth from the stem of a plant

roof: the covering on the top of a building

to clean: to make something free of dirt

to think: to have a particular idea or opinion

farm: an area of land used for growing crops or raising animals

field: an area of open land, especially one used for pasture or crops

flock of birds: a group of birds that gather together

way: a method or manner of doing something

to apply: to put something onto a surface

to stop: to come to an end

to close: to move a door or lid so that an opening is covered

to hold: to grasp, carry, or support something

tightly: in a firm or secure manner

to cry out: to shout or scream loudly

God: the supreme being in various religions

dream: a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep

to look into: to investigate or examine something

forever: for all time

to promise: to assure someone that one will or will not do something

to smile: to form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression