GSEB Class 7 English Solutions Unit 4 Longer, Shorter, Bigger

Activity 1.

(1) Draw a moustache to the fat boy.
(2) Draw a star on the high mountain.
(3) Put a bird on the tall tree.
(4) Draw a car on the short road.
(5) Draw fish in the lake.

Activity 2.

Jyoti: Room 'A' is 15 feet long and 12 feet wide.
Radha: Room 'B' is 12 feet long and 10 feet wide, so room A is bigger than room 'B'.
Jyoti: Yes, but TV sets are equal in size and table in A is as big as tables in 'B'.
Radha: The wall-clock in A is higher than that in 'B'. Showcase in A is not so big as in 'B'
Jyoti: Look at the chairs. The chair in room A is costlier than in room 'B'.
Radha : Fengshui is shorter than the statue of god.

Similar Things

Things That Are Not Similar

Activity 3.

* AU = Astronomical Unit

Question 1. Venus Is bigger than Mercury. (Earth / Mercury)
Answer: Venus is bigger than Mercury. The other option for this comparison would be Earth, which is not correct. We must remember the actual sizes when comparing planets.
In simple words: Venus is larger than Mercury.

Exam Tip: For true/false or fill-in-the-blanks based on factual data, always cross-reference with the provided table or information to ensure accuracy.

Question 2. The Earth is smaller than Jupiter.
Answer: The Earth is smaller than Jupiter. Jupiter is a much larger planet compared to Earth. This comparison is accurate according to general astronomical knowledge.
In simple words: Earth is smaller than Jupiter.

Exam Tip: Basic planetary facts like relative sizes are often tested, so it's good to have a general idea of which planets are bigger or smaller.

Question 3. Which planet is farther from the Sun, Jupiter or Saturn?
Answer: Saturn is farther from the Sun. Looking at the "Distance from the Sun (AU)" column, Jupiter is 5.20 AU and Saturn is 9.54 AU, meaning Saturn is further away.
In simple words: Saturn is more distant from the Sun than Jupiter.

Exam Tip: When comparing distances or magnitudes, always check the numerical values in the table to avoid assumptions and get the correct answer.

Question 4. Which planet is bigger than Saturn, Mars or Jupiter?
Answer: Jupiter is bigger than Saturn and Mars. Checking the "No. of" (presumably referring to diameter or size indirectly, or from general knowledge when combined with other data in the table, like number of moons which correlates with larger planets having more moons) indicates Jupiter as the largest among these three. Using the general understanding of planetary sizes, Jupiter is the largest.
In simple words: Jupiter is a larger planet compared to Saturn and Mars.

Exam Tip: Planetary size comparisons are common. If the table doesn't explicitly state diameter, use general knowledge of the solar system where implied by other data or direct knowledge.

Question 5. Which planets have higher temperature than Mars?
Answer: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter and Saturn have higher temperature than Mars. Based on the 'Temp, in Celcius' column, Mars's temperature ranges from 82° to 0°. Mercury (180°-430°), Venus (465°), Earth (89°-58°), Jupiter (150°), and Saturn (170°) all show ranges or single values that are generally higher than or partially overlap Mars's range, indicating they experience higher temperatures.
In simple words: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn all get hotter than Mars.

Exam Tip: When comparing temperature ranges, ensure you consider the entire range for each planet, not just a single point, to determine which one is consistently hotter.

Activity 4.

Enjoy the story:

The Prince and His Friends

Sohansen was a prince. He had three friends : Longer legs, Sharper eyes and Bigger belly. They had special powers. In that land, another king had a beautiful princess. Many young princes hoped to marry her. But the king, her father did not want his daughter to marry at all.

The king was a magician. So he set three difficult tests. Each day he would hide the princess at a different place. The prince had to find and bring her back to the palace. Many princes tried but failed in this test. So the king turned them into donkeys with his magic (magical power).

Sohansen went to the king. The king said, “I have hidden the princess somewhere. Find her out and bring her to me before the sunset.” Sharper eyes looked all around and said, "The princess is on the top of a mountain, a hundred miles away."

Then Longer legs ran as fast as the wind. He came back with the princess before dark (sunset). The king was angry. The next day the king said, “I have hidden the princess somewhere else. Bring her back to me before the sunset.” Sharper eyes looked and said, "The king has turned her into a golden leaf, She is two hundred miles away.

The leaf is shaking (hanging) in the wind." Longer legs ran faster than the wind. He came back with the princess before night fall (sunset). The king was angrier. On the third day the king said, “Come with the princess before sunset.”

Again Sharper eyes looked all around and said, “The princess is quite closer (very close, nearer). She is at the bottom of a very deep lake. The king has turned her into a silverfish.”

The four friends went to the lake. "Now It is my turn,” said Bigger belly. He started to drink the water. He drank and drank. The lake was almost empty. The prince caught the silverfish. The fish turned Into the beautiful princess. Both the prince and the princess were happy. They went to the king. The king became very angry. The king turned himself into a crow and flew away into the jungle.

Based on the lesson, write [T] if the statement is true and [F] if it is false:

Question 1. Sohansen went to the princess. [F]
Answer: This statement is false. Sohansen went to the king, not directly to the princess. The king was the one who challenged Sohansen to find the princess.
In simple words: This is incorrect because Sohansen visited the king.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to who performed which action in the story. Misidentifying the subject of an action can lead to incorrect answers.

Question 2. Longer legs came back with the prince. [F]
Answer: This statement is false. Longer Legs came back with the princess, not the prince. He was helping the prince to rescue the princess from where the king had hidden her.
In simple words: This is wrong; Longer Legs returned with the princess.

Exam Tip: Distinguish carefully between characters and their roles. Who brought whom back is a crucial detail in narrative questions.

Question 3. The prince changed into a crow. [F]
Answer: This statement is false. The king, not the prince, changed himself into a crow and flew away in the end because he was very angry.
In simple words: No, the king transformed into a crow, not the prince.

Exam Tip: Be careful not to mix up the actions of different characters, especially when one character (like the king) has magical powers.

Question 4. The king set three difficult tests. [T]
Answer: This statement is true. The king, being a magician, set up three challenging tests to prevent anyone from marrying his daughter.
In simple words: Yes, the king created three hard challenges.

Exam Tip: Look for specific numbers mentioned in the story (e.g., "three difficult tests") as they are often direct questions.

Question 5. The prince and the princess flew away into the jungle. [F]
Answer: This statement is false. The prince and princess were happy and went to the king. It was the king who turned himself into a crow and flew into the jungle.
In simple words: This is false; the king flew away, not the prince and princess.

Exam Tip: Ensure you attribute actions to the correct characters, especially at the end of a story where character fates are resolved.

Question 1. Who was Sohansen ?
(A) a king
(B) a prince
(C) a princess
(D) a magician
Answer: (B) a prince
In simple words: Sohansen was the main character, a royal young man.

Exam Tip: Identifying the main characters and their roles early in the story is fundamental for answering related questions.

Question 2. Why did all the princes want to marry the princess ?
(A) because she was a beautiful princess.
(C) because the king was a magician.
(D) because the princes wanted to become the magician.
Answer: (A) because she was a beautiful princess.
In simple words: The princess was very lovely, which made all the young men wish to marry her.

Exam Tip: Look for direct statements in the passage that explain characters' motivations or descriptions to answer "why" questions.

Question 3. Where did the king hide the princess the first time ?
(A) in the jungle
(B) in the river
(C) on top of the mountain
(D) in the lake
Answer: (C) on top of the mountain
In simple words: The first time, the king hid the princess very high up on a mountain.

Exam Tip: For sequential events, note down the order and location of each incident to accurately recall details like the hiding places.

Question 4. Who brought the princess back from the jungle ?
(A) Sharper eyes
(B) Bigger belly
(C) The Prince
(D) Longer legs
Answer: (D) Longer legs
In simple words: Longer Legs, with his speed, brought the princess back from the mountain.

Exam Tip: Match the special ability of each friend to the task they performed in the story. Longer Legs' speed was key here.

Question 5. Who drank whole water of the lake ?
(A) Bigger belly
(B) Longer legs
(C) The Prince
(D) Sharper eyes
Answer: (A) Bigger belly
In simple words: Bigger Belly used his ability to drink all the water from the lake.

Exam Tip: Remember each friend's unique power and how it helped solve a specific problem in the challenges set by the king.

Question 6. How did the prince and the princess feel at last?
(A) happy
(B) unhappy
(C) angry
(D) sad
Answer: (A) happy
In simple words: In the end, both the prince and princess were joyful and pleased.

Exam Tip: The emotional state of characters at key moments is an important narrative detail. Note how conflicts are resolved and how characters react.

Activity 5.

Question 1. The eagle can see very far. It has sharp eyes.
(a) big
(b) powerful
(c) beautiful
Answer: (b) powerful
In simple words: 'Sharp eyes' means eyes that are very strong and can see things clearly from a long distance.

Exam Tip: When finding synonyms, consider the context. "Sharp" in "sharp eyes" refers to strength and clarity of vision, not just physical sharpness.

Question 2. We hoped to visit a zoo. But we visited the museum.
(a) walked
(c) wanted
Answer: (c) wanted
In simple words: 'Hoped' means you wished or wanted something to happen, like visiting the zoo.

Exam Tip: Many words have similar meanings. Choose the option that most closely matches the sense of the original word in the sentence.

Question 3. There is a strong wind. The leaves of the tree are shaking.
(a) making sound
(b) flying
(c) moving
Answer: (c) moving
In simple words: 'Shaking' means something is moving quickly back and forth or up and down, often because of wind.

Exam Tip: Focus on the direct action described. While shaking might make sound or sometimes be related to flying, its core meaning is simply movement.

Question 4. Raj has a special power to fly in the sky.
(a) extra capacity
(b) like a bird
(c) good boy
Answer: (a) extra capacity
In simple words: 'Special power' refers to having an unusual or extraordinary ability, something beyond normal limits.

Exam Tip: The term "power" in this context implies an ability or capacity, making "extra capacity" the most fitting synonym among the choices.

Question 5. The water turned into ice.
(a) changed into
(b) drank
(c) ate
Answer: (a) changed into
In simple words: 'Turned into' means that one thing transformed or became another thing, like water becoming ice.

Exam Tip: When analyzing phrases, consider the verb that indicates transformation or conversion. "Changed into" directly reflects this meaning.

Activity 6.

Swapnil and Gitansh measure their weight, height etc. and record it themselves. Let’s see what kind of conversation they have based on the details:

Swapnil: What is your weight ?
Gitansh: Twenty-five.
Swapnil: Oh fat man! You are fatter than
Gitansh: Your nose ! Look at your nose. It is longer than my nose.
Swapnil: Don't talk with me in this way. You are younger than I.
Gitansh : What is your birthday ?
Swapnil: 24th October.
is 26th October. Two days!
And you say that you are older than I.

Swapnil: Sorry. But look at the height; oh! you are as tall as I.
Gitansh: Happy ?
Swapnil: You happy?

(3) My nose is not so long as Mrunal's nose.
(4) I am thin/fat / short / tall.
(5) Mita is older than Arjun.
(6) Mrunal is as tall as Mita.
(7) Darsh is heavier than Arjun.
(8) Arjun is taller than Mita / Mrunal.

Activity 7.

(1) The elephant is bigger than a hippo.
(2) The giraffe is taller than a camel.
(3) The mouse is smaller than a rabbit.
(4) The horse is as big as the cow.
(5) The giraffe's neck is longer than the camel's neck.
(6) The horse is bigger than a donkey.
(7) The rhino is bigger than a donkey.

Activity 8.

Question 1. Who lives shorter life than the chimpanzee ?
Answer: The cow, dog, goat, and sheep live a shorter life than the chimpanzee. Looking at the table, the chimpanzee lives for 30 years, while these animals have shorter lifespans.
In simple words: Cows, dogs, goats, and sheep all live for fewer years than a chimpanzee.

Exam Tip: When comparing lifespans, carefully check the values for each animal in the given table to identify those with shorter durations.

Question 2. Whose life span is longer than the goat's?
Answer: The chimpanzee, cow, elephant, man, swan, tortoise, horse, and whale all have a longer life span than the goat. The goat lives for 10 years, and all these animals live for more than 10 years according to the table.
In simple words: Many animals like chimpanzees, cows, and elephants live longer than goats.

Exam Tip: To answer 'longer than' questions, list all animals with a lifespan greater than the specified animal's lifespan.

Activity 9

Read the Riddles given below and mark [√] against the correct answer. Also, make one riddle of your own:

Question 1. It is smaller than a rabbit and bigger than a rat. It is the enemy of snake. What Is It?
(a) a cobra
(b) a mongoose
Answer: (b) a mongoose
In simple words: This riddle describes a mongoose, which is a small creature that hunts snakes and is known for its size between a rabbit and a rat.

Exam Tip: For riddles, break down each clue and think of animals that fit all characteristics given in the description.

Question 2. It is bigger than a sparrow and smaller than a crow. Its colour is green. What is it?
(a) a parrot
(b) a pigeon
(c) a cock
Answer: (a) a parrot
In simple words: The riddle points to a parrot, as it matches the size comparison and is typically green.

Exam Tip: When identifying animals by description, focus on unique physical traits like color, size, and habits.

Question 3. It runs faster than the horse and the deer. It is wild animal. It has very sharp claws and teeth. What is it?
(a) dog
(b) Beat
(c) cheetah
Answer: (c) cheetah
In simple words: The description clearly matches a cheetah, known for its incredible speed, wild nature, and sharp features.

Exam Tip: Combine all clues about speed, habitat, and physical attributes to pinpoint the correct animal.

Question 4. It looks like a horse. It has stripes on its body. What Is it?
(a) zebra
(b) Wild ass
(c) pony
Answer: (a) zebra
In simple words: A zebra is the correct answer because it looks like a horse but has distinctive stripes on its body.

Exam Tip: Look for specific distinguishing features mentioned, such as stripes, which help differentiate similar animals.

Question 5. It lives in the jungle. It can run very fast. It has spots all over its body. What is it?
(a) lion
(b) tiger
(c) cheetah
Answer: (c) cheetah
In simple words: This riddle describes a cheetah, as it lives in the jungle, runs very fast, and is covered in spots.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to all characteristics given in the riddle, especially unique ones like "spots all over its body" and "runs very fast" for accuracy.

Let's Learn More

1. Sohansen was a prince. He had three friends: Longer legs, Sharper eyes and Bigger belly. They had special powers. In that land, another king had a beautiful princess. Many young princes hoped to marry her. But the king, her father did not want his daughter to marry at all.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What was Sohansen?
Answer: Sohansen was a prince.
In simple words: Sohansen held the royal title of a prince.

Exam Tip: For basic character identification, state the role or position clearly as given in the story.

Question 2. Who were his friends?
Answer: Longer legs, Sharper eyes, and Big belly were his friends.
In simple words: His companions were named Longer legs, Sharper eyes, and Big belly.

Exam Tip: List all friends mentioned in the passage to ensure a complete answer.

Question 3. What did many young princes hope?
Answer: Many young princes hoped to marry the beautiful princess.
In simple words: Many young princes wished to wed the lovely princess.

Exam Tip: Identify the main desire or ambition of the characters as stated in the text.

Question 4. Did the king want his daughter to marry?
Answer: No, the king did not want his daughter to marry.
In simple words: No, the king was against his daughter getting married.

Exam Tip: State a clear "Yes" or "No" first, then briefly explain why based on the passage.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options:

Question 1. __________ was a prince.
(a) Big belly
(b) Longer legs
(c) Sharper eyes
(d) Sohansen
Answer: (d) Sohansen
In simple words: The story clearly names Sohansen as the prince.

Exam Tip: Remember the main character's name and role in the story to select the right option.

Question 2. How many friends did Sohansen have?
(a) one
(b) two
(c) three
(d) four
Answer: (c) three
In simple words: Sohansen had three companions, as mentioned in the story.

Exam Tip: Count the number of specific items or characters mentioned in the text for questions involving quantity.

Question 3. Which of the following sentences is false?
(a) The king had a beautiful princess.
(b) The king wanted the princess to marry.
(c) Many princes hoped to marry the princess.
(d) Sohansen was a prince.
Answer: (b) The king wanted the princess to marry.
In simple words: The false statement is that the king wished for the princess to marry, when he actually did not want her to.

Exam Tip: Carefully read each option and compare it with the facts presented in the story to identify the incorrect statement.

(2) The king was a magician. So he set three difficult tests. Each day he would hide the princess at a different place. The prince had to find and bring her back to the palace. Many princes tried but failed in this test. So the king turned them into donkeys with his magic (magical power).

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What was the king?
Answer: The king was a magician.
In simple words: The king possessed magical abilities.

Exam Tip: State the king's unique characteristic directly from the provided text.

Question 2. What would the king do?
Answer: The king would hide the princess at a different place every day.
In simple words: The ruler would conceal the princess in a distinct location each day.

Exam Tip: Mention both the action (hiding) and its frequency (every day).

Question 3. What had the princes to do?
Answer: The princes had to find the princess and bring her back to the palace.
In simple words: The princes' task was to locate the princess and escort her back to the royal residence.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the two main parts of the task: finding and returning the princess.

Question 4. What did the king do to the princes who failed in the test?
Answer: The king would turn them into a donkey with his magic.
In simple words: The king transformed the unsuccessful princes into donkeys using his magical power.

Exam Tip: Include both the consequence (turned into donkeys) and the method (magic).

Answer the questions selecting the correct options:

Question 1. Find the opposite of the word 'easy' from the paragraph.
(a) difficult
(b) different
(c) donkey
(d) test
Answer: (a) difficult
In simple words: The opposite of "easy" found in the paragraph is "difficult."

Exam Tip: Identify words in the passage that convey the opposite meaning of the given word.

Question 2. How many tests did the king set?
(a) four
(b) three
(c) two
(d) one
Answer: (b) three
In simple words: The king organized three challenges for the princes.

Exam Tip: Note the exact number of items mentioned in the text for numerical questions.

Question 3. Who turned into donkeys?
(a) princes
(b) princesses
(c) kings
(d) magicians
Answer: (a) princes
In simple words: The young princes who failed the tests were changed into donkeys.

Exam Tip: Connect the action (being turned into donkeys) with the correct group of characters (princes) as described.

(3) Sohansen went to the king. The king said, “I have hidden the princess somewhere. Find her out and bring her to me before the sunset.” Sharper eyes looked all around said. “The princess is on the top of a mountain, a hundred miles away.” Then Longer legs ran as fast as the wind. He came back with the princess before dark (sunset). The king was angry.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What did the king tell Sohansen?
Answer: The king told Sohansen to find out the princess and bring her back before sunset.
In simple words: The king instructed Sohansen to locate the princess and return her prior to nightfall.

Exam Tip: Quote the king's specific instructions and the deadline he imposed.

Question 2. What did Sharper eyes see?
Answer: Sharper eyes spotted the princess located on a mountain's peak, a hundred miles distant.
In simple words: Sharper eyes found the princess high up on a mountain, far away.

Exam Tip: Identify the character, what they observed, and specific details like location and distance.

Question 3. What did Longer legs do?
Answer: Longer legs raced quickly like the wind and returned the princess prior to nightfall.
In simple words: Longer legs ran really fast and brought the princess back before it got dark.

Exam Tip: Highlight the special ability used (running fast) and the successful outcome (bringing the princess back on time).

Question 4. Why was the king angry?
Answer: The king was angry because Sohansen could find out the princess.
In simple words: The king felt angry because Sohansen managed to locate the princess.

Exam Tip: Link the king's emotion (anger) directly to the event that caused it.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options:

Question 1. Who could see very far?
(a) The king
(b) Sohansen
(c) Sharper eyes
(d) Longer legs
Answer: (c) Sharper eyes
In simple words: Sharper eyes was the friend who possessed the ability to see things at a great distance.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific "power" associated with each of Sohansen's friends to answer correctly.

Question 2. Who could run very fast?
(a) The king
(b) Sohansen
(c) Sharper eyes
(d) Longer legs
Answer: (d) Longer legs
In simple words: Longer legs was the character known for being able to run very quickly.

Exam Tip: Match the special skill (running fast) to the correct character (Longer legs) as described in the passage.

Question 3. Where was the princess?
(a) in the palace
(b) on the top of a mountain
(c) under a mountain
(d) in the forest
Answer: (b) on the top of a mountain
In simple words: The princess was hidden at the highest point of a mountain.

Exam Tip: Identify the precise location where the princess was hidden during the first test.

Question 4. The princess was a ........... away.
(a) hundred feet
(b) hundred metres
(c) hundred kilometres
(d) hundred miles
Answer: (d) hundred miles
In simple words: The princess was located a hundred miles from the starting point.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the units of distance (miles, kilometers, feet, meters) used in the story.

Question 5. 'Before dark' means
(a) before sunrise
(b) before sunset
(c) before afternoon
(d) before noon
Answer: (b) before sunset
In simple words: The phrase "before dark" means prior to the sun going down.

Exam Tip: Understand common time phrases and their equivalent meanings in context.

(4) The next day the king said, “I have hidden the princess somewhere else. Bring her back to me before the sunset.” Sharper eyes looked and said, “The king has turned her into a golden leaf. She is two hundred miles away. The leaf is shaking (hanging) in the wind." Longer legs ran faster than the wind. He came back with the princess before night fall (sunset). The king was angrier.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What had the king turned the princess into?
Answer: The king had turned the princess into a golden leaf.
In simple words: The ruler transformed the princess into a shiny, golden leaf.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific object the princess was magically changed into during the second test.

Question 2. How far was the princess?
Answer: The princess was two hundred miles away.
In simple words: She was hidden at a distance of two hundred miles.

Exam Tip: Note the exact distance mentioned in the narrative for the princess's new location.

Question 3. Who ran faster than the wind?
Answer: Longer legs ran faster than the wind.
In simple words: Longer legs sprinted with more speed than the wind itself.

Exam Tip: Recall which character possessed the exceptional speed described in the story.

Question 4. The king was happy to get the princess back. True or False?
Answer: False
In simple words: This statement is untrue; the king actually became more angry.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the king's emotional state, as he became angrier, not happier, with each successful return.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options:

Question 1. The king turned the princess into a .........
(a) green leaf
(b) yellow leaf
(c) golden leaf
(d) silver leaf
Answer: (c) golden leaf
In simple words: The king used his magic to change the princess into a golden leaf.

Exam Tip: Remember the specific type of leaf (golden) into which the princess was transformed.

Question 2. The princess was ............ away.
(a) two hundred feet
(b) two hundred metres
(c) two hundred kilometres
(d) two hundred miles
Answer: (d) two hundred miles
In simple words: The princess's location was at a distance of two hundred miles.

Exam Tip: Double-check the unit of measurement (miles) when identifying distances from the story.

Question 3. The leaf was ...........
(a) dancing in the wind
(b) shaking in the wind
(c) dancing in the rain
(d) shaking in the rain
Answer: (b) shaking in the wind
In simple words: The golden leaf was moving back and forth due to the wind.

Exam Tip: Note the action and the natural element affecting the leaf as described in the passage.

Question 4. Longer legs ran ........... the wind. ?
(a) as fast as
(b) faster than
(c) as slow as
(d) slower than
Answer: (b) faster than
In simple words: Longer legs moved at a greater speed than the wind.

Exam Tip: Identify the comparative phrase used to describe Longer legs' running speed relative to the wind.

5. On the third day the king said, “Come with the princess before sunset.” Again Sharper eyes looked all around and said, “The princess is quite closer? (very close, nearer). She is at the bottom! of a very deep lake. The king has turned her into a silver fish."

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Where was the princess?
Answer: The princess was at the bottom of a very deep lake.
In simple words: She was located at the lowest part of a really deep lake.

Exam Tip: Pinpoint the precise, hidden location of the princess during the final test.

Question 2. What had the king turned her into?
Answer: The king had turned her into a silver fish.
In simple words: The king magically changed her into a fish with silver scales.

Exam Tip: State the specific animal the princess was transformed into for the third test.

Question 3. The princess was quite far. True or False?
Answer: False
In simple words: This statement is incorrect; the princess was actually very close.

Exam Tip: Note the contradictory information, as the text states she was "quite closer (very close, nearer)".

Answer the questions selecting the correct options:

Question 1. The princess was
(a) quite far
(b) quite closer
(c) quite deep
(d) quite above
Answer: (b) quite closer
In simple words: The princess was situated very near by, as opposed to being far away.

Exam Tip: Use the exact phrase from the passage "quite closer (very close, nearer)" to choose the correct option.

Question 2. The princess was
(a) at the bottom of a deep sea
(b) at the bottom of a deep river
(c) at the bottom of a deep lake
(d) at the bottom of a shallow lake
Answer: (c) at the bottom of a deep lake
In simple words: Her location was found at the base of a very deep lake.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific body of water (lake) and its characteristic (deep) mentioned in the story.

Question 3. The princess had turned into a?
(a) golden fish
(b) silver fish
(c) diamond fish
(d) pearl fish
Answer: (b) silver fish
In simple words: The princess was transformed into a fish that shone like silver.

Exam Tip: Specify the type of fish (silver fish) into which the princess was changed.

Question 4. Which word is the opposite of 'shallow'?
(a) deep
(b) bottom
(c) closer
(d) silver
Answer: (a) deep
In simple words: The word "deep" means the opposite of "shallow."

Exam Tip: For antonym questions, consider words that represent a contrasting meaning to the given word.

(6) The four friends went to the lake. "Now it is my turn," said Bigger belly. He started to drink the water. He drank and drank. The lake was almost empty. The prince caught the silver fish. The fish turned into the beautiful princess. Both the prince and the princess were happy. They went to the king. The king became very angry. The king turned himself into a crow and flew away into the jungle.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What did Bigger belly do?
Answer: Bigger belly drank all the water of the lake.
In simple words: Bigger belly consumed all the water present in the lake.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific action performed by Bigger belly to help rescue the princess.

Question 2. What happened when the prince caught the silver fish?
Answer: Once the prince captured the silver fish, it transformed into the lovely princess.
In simple words: When the prince caught the silver fish, it changed back into the beautiful princess.

Exam Tip: Focus on the magical transformation and the immediate result when the fish was caught.

Question 3. Who were happy?
Answer: The prince and the princess were happy.
In simple words: Both the prince and the princess felt joyful.

Exam Tip: Name the specific characters who experienced happiness at this point in the story.

Question 4. The king was angry. True or False?
Answer: True
In simple words: This statement is accurate; the king expressed great displeasure.

Exam Tip: Confirm the king's emotional state by cross-referencing with the text, which clearly states he was "very angry."

Question 5. What did the angry king do?
Answer: The angry king turned himself into a crow and flew away into the jungle.
In simple words: The furious king transformed into a crow and departed into the forest.

Exam Tip: Describe both actions the king took—his transformation and his departure—when he became angry.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options:

Question 1. Who drank all the water of the lake?
(a) Sohansen
(b) Bigger belly
(c) Sharper eyes
(d) Longer legs
Answer: (b) Bigger belly
In simple words: Bigger belly was the friend who consumed all the water from the lake.

Exam Tip: Recall which character's special ability involved drinking large quantities of water.

Question 2. Who caught the silver fish?
(a) The king
(b) Sohansen
(c) Sharper eyes
(d) Longer legs
Answer: (b) Sohansen
In simple words: Sohansen, the prince, was the one who captured the silver fish.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific character responsible for catching the fish, leading to the princess's rescue.

Question 3. The fish turned into ...........
(a) the king
(b) a crow
(c) a leaf
(d) the beautiful princess
Answer: (d) the beautiful princess
In simple words: The silver fish transformed back into the lovely princess.

Exam Tip: State the final magical transformation of the silver fish as it was caught.

Question 4. The prince and the princess were ...........
(a) angry
(b) sad
(c) thrilled
(d) happy
Answer: (d) happy
In simple words: Both the prince and princess felt joyful about their reunion.

Exam Tip: Confirm the emotional state of the prince and princess after the successful rescue.

Question 5. The king turned himself into a ...........
(a) crow
(b) fish
(c) prince
(d) princess
Answer: (a) crow
In simple words: The king transformed himself into a crow as a final act before fleeing.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific animal the king changed into when he became angry and flew away.

2. Look at the bill and answer the questions:

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. What is the price of 1 kg of sugar?
Answer: The price of 1 kg of sugar is Rs. 38.
In simple words: One kilogram of sugar costs Rs. 38.

Exam Tip: Locate the 'Sugar' item in the bill and read its corresponding 'Rate' to find the price per kilogram.

Question 2. What is the total amount of the bill?
Answer: The total amount of the bill is 341.
In simple words: The full cost of the bill is Rs. 341.

Exam Tip: Look for the 'Total' line at the bottom of the amount column to find the final bill value.

Question 3. How much is the price of 1 kg of washing powder?
Answer: The cost for one kilogram of washing powder is Rs. 25.
In simple words: A single kilogram of washing powder costs Rs. 25.

Exam Tip: Always refer to the rate column in the bill to find the unit price of items.

Question 4. What is the bill for toothpaste?
Answer: The total expense for toothpaste items is Rs. 120.
In simple words: The bill shows Rs. 120 for the toothpaste purchased.

Exam Tip: Locate the specific item in the cash memo and check its corresponding amount in the bill.

Question 3. Complete the following dialogue with the help of the words given in the brackets :
Answer:
Harsh: Hello, Jayanti!
Jayanti: Hello, Harsh. You look happy. What's happening?
Harsh: Yes, I am very pleased.
Jayanti: Why?
Harsh: My brother has stood first at the Board examination.
Jayanti: Wow! That's wonderful! Congratulations.
Harsh: Thank you. But I have come to invite you for a party to celebrate my brother's success.
Jayanti: Of course! I will be happy to participate.
Harsh: The party is on Saturday, at 7 pm. Kindly come.
Jayanti: Absolutely. I will come.
In simple words: This is a conversation where Harsh tells Jayanti about his brother's achievement and invites her to a party to celebrate. Jayanti expresses her happiness and accepts the invitation.

Exam Tip: To complete dialogues, carefully read for context and tone, then choose bracketed options that best fit the conversation flow and grammar.

Question 4. Write sentences as shown in the example:
Answer:
(1) Manav's height is 110 cm. Nitin's height is 110 cm. (tall)
Manav is as tall as Nitin.
Nitin is as tall as Manav.
(2) The red shirt costs Rs 500. The blue shirt costs Rs 460. (costly / cheap)
The red shirt is costlier than the blue shirt.
The blue shirt is cheaper than the red shirt.
(3) My room is 12 feet long. Mohan's room is 15 feet long, (big / small)
My room is smaller than Mohan's room.
Mohan's room is bigger than my room.
(4) Nita is 12 years old. Mita is 15 years old. (old/young)
Nita is younger than Mita.
Mita is older than Nita.
(5) Aman's weight is 32 kg. Manan's weight is 35 kg. (fat/thin)
Manan is fatter than Aman.
Aman is thinner than Manan.
In simple words: This activity asks you to create comparative sentences based on the given information. You need to use 'taller than', 'smaller than', 'as tall as', 'costlier than', 'cheaper than', 'bigger than', 'younger than', 'older than', 'fatter than', and 'thinner than' to compare two items or persons.

Exam Tip: Remember to use the correct comparative or superlative forms of adjectives (e.g., 'taller', 'smaller', 'as tall as') based on the context of the comparison.

Question 5. Write a paragraph on 'My Best Friend':
Answer:
Dev Maniar is my closest friend. He is also my classmate. We share the same desk. Dev is a kind and compliant student. Because of this, instructors prefer him. Dev is not extremely tall, but he is robust and energetic. He is also a good athlete. He plays hockey. Dev is a very helpful boy. He always assists me and our friends with our studies and other issues. However, there are some traits I do not appreciate. Dev becomes upset very fast. And when he is angry, he refuses to listen to anyone. But I still admire him greatly.
In simple words: This paragraph describes a best friend named Dev, highlighting his positive qualities like being a good student, helpful, and athletic, while also mentioning that he gets angry easily.

Exam Tip: When writing a paragraph about a friend, focus on specific qualities, examples of their actions, and how they impact your relationship to make the description more engaging.

Word Meanings:

• prince (પ્રિન્સ) રાજકુમાર
• Longer legs (લૉન્ગર લેગ્ઝ) લાંબા પગ
• Sharper eyes (શાર્પર આઈઝ) તેજ આંખો
• Bigger belly (બિગર બેલી) મોટું પેટ
• power (પાવર) શક્તિ, તાકાત
• princess (પ્રિન્સેસ) રાજકુમારી
• young (यंग) યુવાન
• to hope (ટૂ હોપ) આશા કે અપેક્ષા રાખવી
• to marry (ટૂ મૅરિ) લગ્ન કરવાં
• daughter (ડૉટર) દીકરી
• magician (મજિશન) જાદૂગર
• difficult (ડિફિકલ્ટ) કપરું, અઘરું, મુશ્કેલ
• palace (પૅલિસ) રાજમહેલ
• magical (મૅજિકલ) જાદુઈ
• sunset (સનસેટ) સૂર્યાસ્ત
• top (ટૉપ) શિખર
• mountain (માઉન્ટિન) પર્વત
• wind (વિન્ડ) પવન
• to be angry (ટૂ બી ઍંગ્રિ) ગુસ્સે થવું
• to turn (ટૂ ટર્ન) ફેરવવું, રૂપાંતર કરવું
• golden (ગોલ્ડન) સોનેરી
• leaf (લીફ) પાંદડું
• to shake (ટૂ શેક) ધ્રૂજવું, હાલવું
• closer (ક્લોઝર) વધારે નજીક
• at the bottom (ઍટ ધ બૉટમ) તળિયે
• deep (ડીપ) ઊંડું
• silver fish (સિલ્વર ફિશ) રૂપેરી માછલી
• to drink (ટૂ ડ્રિંક) પીવું
• empty (એમ્પટિ) ખાલી