GSEB Class 8 Solutions Unit 3 What Were You Doing

Activity 1.

Answer the following questions:

 

Question 1. What do you see in this picture?
Answer: I see a huge wheel in this image.
In simple words: This picture shows a big Ferris wheel.

Exam Tip: For direct observation questions, state clearly what is depicted in the image using simple and descriptive language.

 

Question 2. Where is it found?
Answer: It is typically found at fairs.
In simple words: You usually find it at fun fairs.

Exam Tip: Think about common places where such objects are found to answer location-based questions accurately.

 

Question 3. Have you ever taken a ride in it?
Answer: Yes. I have.
In simple words: Yes, I've ridden it before.

Exam Tip: When answering personal experience questions, a concise "Yes" or "No" followed by a brief elaboration is usually sufficient.

 

Question 4. Tell your class about your experience of riding on it.
Answer: It was a wonderful experience. As the giant wheel slowly started, I enjoyed the feeling of going up. When I reached right at the top, I was a little scared. Everything looked so tiny from up there. As the giant wheel came down, I was a little relaxed. I truly enjoyed this ride.
In simple words: It was a great ride. Going up was fun, then I felt a bit nervous at the top because things looked small. Coming down, I felt calm. I really liked it.

Exam Tip: Describe your experience chronologically, detailing feelings and observations at each stage (going up, at the top, coming down) to give a complete picture.

Activity 2.

Read this story:

Vinu

Vinu climbed up a tree. He sat on a branch. He was cutting the same branch. An old man saw the boy. He said, “Oh. Vinu! Don't cut that branch. You will fall." The boy laughed at the old man. He did not follow his advice. He continued to cut the branch. He fell down and broke his leg.

Now look at the following pictures and write the appropriate sentences below each picture:

Vinu climbed up a tree. He sat on a branch. He was cutting the same branch.

An old man saw the boy.

He said, "Oh, Vinu ! Don't cut that branch. You will fall.”

The boy laughed at the old man. He did not follow his advice. He continued to cut the branch. He fell down and broke his leg.

He continued to cut the branch.

He fell down and broke his leg.

Activity 3.

Read the following letter:

[Tina lives in a town called Halol. It is surrounded by small villages, and it is not far from Vadodara. Last month, Tina visited a village fair near Halol. After a few days, she visited a Trade Fair in Vadodara. She wrote a letter to her Friend Meena, who lives in Bhuj.

Halol,
25 July, 2014
Dear Meena,
Thank you for your letter of 15th July. I was happy to read about your visit to Dholaveera. I visited two different fairs last month, and I want to tell you about them.

First, I visited a village fair between Halol and Pavagadh. We went there in an autorickshaw. There were two small temples outside a small village. I went there with my parents. We reached there in the evening. The open ground between the two temples was full of people.

There were many shops - toy shops, sweet shops and a colourful bazaar of household items. Some children were standing in front of a toy shop. They were looking at a small plane. The shopkeeper was showing them the plane. The children laughed with joy and clapped loudly.

We also saw a merry-go-round and a giant-wheel. The merry-go-round was quite small, but the giant-wheel was really huge. The place was full of noise. There were many loudspeakers playing film songs. There were many children in the giant-wheel. They were shouting in excitement. We saw a juggler, too. He was playing with five balls and was keeping all of them in the air. It was wonderful.

After some days, we visited a trade fair in Vadodara. It was a school trip. We went there on a Sunday. We went by a bus. There was no entry fee. The whole ground was full of large stalls. There were many stalls of electronic goods like TV, VCR and music systems. The girls on the counters were well-dressed. They were answering the questions of visitors with a smile.

There was another row of stalls for things like fridge and washing machines. One salesman was demonstrating the use of a mixer-grinder. Two young women were asking him some questions.

We went round and saw everything. At the other end of the fair, there were some fast-food stalls. My friends ordered pizza and I ordered a glass of lassi. We sat down for a while and savoured the food. There were a couple of sweet shops, but we did not buy any sweets. We came back in the evening. OK, I will stop now. Convey my regards to your parents.
Yours sincerely,
Tina.

Activity 4.

Listen to the following phrases. Read them aloud. Find out similar phrases from the letter in Activity 3. Following the example:

Example: came back from Amreli: came back in the evening

(1) fell down from the giant wheel: fell down and broke his leg

(2) looking at the birds: looking at a small plane

(3) laughed at my friend: laughed at the old man

(4) a couple of days : a couple of sweet shops

(5) end of the movie : end of the fair

(6) full of water : full of people

(7) climb up a hill: climbed up a tree

(8) row of trees : row of stalls

(9) sat down on the road : sat down for a while

(10) listen for a while : sat down for a while

Mark T for True or F for False in the brackets against each :

 

Question 1. Tina visited Dholaveera. - [F]
Answer: Tina did not visit Dholaveera herself, but she was happy to read about Meena's visit there. So the statement is False. [F]
In simple words: Tina read about Dholaveera, but she didn't actually go there. So it's False.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to who performed which action in the text to avoid confusion between characters.

 

Question 2. Meena visited the Trade Fair in March 2014. - [F]
Answer: Meena's visit to the Trade Fair is not mentioned in the letter, and the letter itself is dated July 2014. So the statement is False. [F]
In simple words: The letter doesn't say Meena went to the Trade Fair, especially not in March 2014. It's False.

Exam Tip: Always cross-reference dates and specific events mentioned in the text to verify the accuracy of true/false statements.

 

Question 3. Meena visited the village fair with her parents. - [ F ]
Answer: Tina visited the village fair with her parents, not Meena. So the statement is False. [F]
In simple words: Tina went to the village fair with her parents, not Meena. This is False.

Exam Tip: Be careful to distinguish between the experiences of different characters in the story, especially when names are similar.

 

Question 4. The Trade Fair was in Halol. - [F ]
Answer: The Trade Fair was in Vadodara, not Halol. So the statement is False. [F]
In simple words: The Trade Fair was held in Vadodara, so this statement is not true.

Exam Tip: Note down specific locations for each event as you read to avoid mixing them up in your answers.

 

Question 5. Meena ate jalebies.- [ F ]
Answer: The letter does not mention Meena eating jalebies, nor does it specify what she ate. So the statement is False. [F]
In simple words: The letter never said Meena ate jalebies, so this is false.

Exam Tip: Do not assume details that are not explicitly stated in the reading passage.

 

Question 6. Meena lives in Bhuj. [T]
Answer: The letter explicitly states that Meena lives in Bhuj. So the statement is True. [T]
In simple words: The letter says Meena lives in Bhuj, so this is True.

Exam Tip: Look for direct statements in the text to confirm factual information, like character residences.

 

Question 7. Tina saw a merry-go-round and a giant wheel at the Trade Fair. - [F]
Answer: Tina saw the merry-go-round and giant-wheel at the *village fair*, not the Trade Fair. So the statement is False. [F]
In simple words: Tina saw the merry-go-round at the village fair, not the Trade Fair. So, it's false.

Exam Tip: Differentiate between events and observations made at different locations to answer correctly.

 

Question 8. The children were looking at a small toy plane. - [T]
Answer: The children were indeed looking at a small toy plane in front of a toy shop. So the statement is True. [T]
In simple words: The story says children looked at a small toy plane, so this is True.

Exam Tip: Identify key objects and actions mentioned in the passage to confirm specific details.

 

Question 9. The loudspeakers were playing film songs. - [T]
Answer: The passage mentions that many loudspeakers were playing film songs. So the statement is True. [T]
In simple words: Yes, film songs were playing on loudspeakers. This is True.

Exam Tip: Recall details about the background atmosphere described in the text, such as sounds and music.

 

Question 10. There was a juggler at the village fair. [T]
Answer: A juggler was seen at the village fair, playing with five balls. So the statement is True. [T]
In simple words: A juggler was present at the village fair, which means this statement is True.

Exam Tip: Remember specific entertainers or attractions mentioned for each fair to avoid misattributions.

 

Question 11. The Trade Fair was at Vadodara.. [T]
Answer: The letter clearly states that the Trade Fair was in Vadodara. So the statement is True. [T]
In simple words: It's true; the letter says the Trade Fair was in Vadodara.

Exam Tip: Verify location details directly from the text; often, such information is given explicitly.

 

Question 13. There were fast food stalls at the village fair. - [F]
Answer: Fast food stalls were found at the *Trade Fair* in Vadodara, not the village fair. So the statement is False. [F]
In simple words: Fast food stalls were at the Trade Fair, not the village fair, so this is false.

Exam Tip: Keep track of what specific items and attractions were present at each fair mentioned in the narrative.

 

Question 14. Tina drank a glass of lassi. - [T]
Answer: Tina ordered and savoured a glass of lassi at the fast-food stalls of the Trade Fair. So the statement is True. [T]
In simple words: Tina did drink lassi at the fair, so this is true.

Exam Tip: Note down specific food and drink items consumed by characters to answer details-oriented questions.

Activity 5

 

Question 1. Study the details in Activity 5 above, The two fairs have some things similar and some different. Write a paragraph. Show what is similar by using words like and, also, too. Show what is different by using the word but:
Answer: A village fair has a big crowd, and there is also a lot of noise. A Trade Fair also has a large crowd and much noise, too. Both a village fair and a Trade Fair have stalls and shops selling different items. A village fair is usually held in a village, but a Trade Fair takes place in a city. In a village fair, many shops sell toys, sweets, and household things, but in a Trade Fair, there are stalls selling electronic goods and items like fridges and washing machines. In a village fair, shopkeepers look after the shops, but at a Trade Fair, salesgirls and salesmen manage the stalls. There was a merry-go-round, a giant wheel, and a juggler at the village fair, but only fast-food stalls were found at the Trade Fair.
In simple words: Both fairs have crowds and noise. Both have stalls with different items. The village fair is in a village, the trade fair is in a city. Village fairs sell toys and sweets, trade fairs sell electronics. Shopkeepers work at village fairs, while salesgirls and salesmen work at trade fairs. Village fairs have rides and jugglers, but trade fairs only had fast food.

Exam Tip: When comparing and contrasting, start by identifying common elements, then highlight the differences using conjunctions like "and," "also," "too" for similarities and "but" for differences.

Activity 6.

(1) The Present Continuous Tense

Sanjay is reading. (now) I am playing. (now) They are talking. (now)

(2) The Past continuous Tense

Sanjay was reading. (yesterday) I was playing. (yesterday) They were talking. (yesterday)

 

Question 1. Manisha is comparing what she was doing yesterday and today at the same time. Can you help her?
Answer:

In simple words: This table compares what Manisha did yesterday and what she is doing today at specific times.

Exam Tip: When presented with a comparison table, clearly label each column and row to make the information easily understandable.

 

Question 2. Now re-write the sentences like this:
Example: Yesterday, at 7.00 am, Manisha was reading a book. Today, at 7.00 am, she is helping her mother in the kitchen.
Answer:
(1) Yesterday, at 11.00 am, Manisha was drawing a picture. Today, at 11.00 am, she is attending prayer.
(2) Yesterday, at 1.30 pm, Manisha was making a paperbag. Today, at 1.30 pm, she is present in her class.
(3) Yesterday, at 6.00 pm, Manisha was playing kho-kho. Today, at 6.00 pm, she is talking to a friend.
(4) Yesterday, at 7.30 pm, Manisha was watching a movie. Today, at 7.30 pm, she is doing her homework.
In simple words: We take the actions from "yesterday" and "today" for each time slot and write them as two sentences, one for each day.

Exam Tip: Follow the example format precisely for each item, ensuring correct tense usage (Past Continuous for yesterday, Present Continuous for today).

Activity 7.

Write a letter to your friend. The following questions will help you. Write about one place:

(1) Which place did you visit ?
(2) When did you go there ?
(3) How did you go there?
(4) Who went with you ?
(5) What did you like/dislike ?

 

Question 1. Write a letter to your friend. The following questions will help you. Write about one place:
Answer:
Nadiad,
12 June, 2013
Dear Jatin,
Thank you for your letter telling me about your visit to Mumbai. It was interesting. I am sure you had a good time. During the summer holidays, I visited my uncle and aunt in Patan. It is a small town, which is famous for its patolas.
I went to Patan with my family. We travelled by car from Nadiad to Patan. We reached Patan in the afternoon. Almost all the shops in the main bazaar were shut. There was hardly any traffic because of the heat. We reached my uncle's house in Ganpati ni Pol, which is right in the middle of town. During my visit to Patan, I saw many interesting places like the Ranki Vav, the Sahsatraling Talav.
These two places are so beautiful. My uncle also told us about the history of these places. We also visited the family which makes the beautiful patolas, which are famous all over the world. I really enjoyed watching the whole process of making a patola. It is really hard work! I enjoyed my trip to Patan. Now I end my letter. Do convey my regards to your parents.
Yours lovingly,
Ajay.
In simple words: This is a letter to a friend about a visit to Patan, describing the travel, the sights like Ranki Vav and Sahsatraling Talav, and the experience of seeing patola making.

Exam Tip: Structure your letter with a proper address, date, greeting, main body describing the visit (using descriptive words), and a polite closing, ensuring all guided questions are answered within the narrative.

Let's Learn More

1. Read the following paragraphs from the lesson :

(1) First, I visited a village fair between Halol and Pavagadh. We went there in an autorickshaw. There were two small temples outside a small village. I went there with my parents. We reached there in the evening. The open ground between the two temples was full of people.

Answer the following questions:

 

Question 1. Which fair did Tina visit near Halol ?
Answer: Tina visited a village fair near Halol.
In simple words: Tina went to a village fair close to Halol.

Exam Tip: For direct questions, locate the specific phrase in the passage that provides the answer.

 

Question 2. How did Tina go to the village fair ?
Answer: Tina went to the village fair in an autorickshaw.
In simple words: Tina traveled to the village fair by autorickshaw.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the mode of transport mentioned for each journey in the text.

 

Question 3. With whom did Tina visit the village fair?
Answer: Tina visited the village fair with her parents.
In simple words: Tina went to the village fair with her mother and father.

Exam Tip: Note down who accompanied the main character for different activities or visits.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

 

Question 1. When did they go to the fair ?
(a) morning
(b) evening
(c) night
Answer: (b) evening
In simple words: They went to the fair during the evening hours.

Exam Tip: Look for time markers in the passage (e.g., "in the evening") to answer questions about when events occurred.

 

Question 2. How many temples are there outside the village ?
(a) one
(b) two
(c) three
(d) four
Answer: (b) two
In simple words: There were two temples located outside the village.

Exam Tip: Count specific items or entities mentioned in the text to provide accurate numerical answers.

(2) There were many shops - toy shops, sweet shops and a colourful bazaar of household items. Some children were standing in front of a toy shop. They were looking at a small plane. The shopkeeper was showing them the plane. The children laughed with joy and clapped loudly.

Answer the following questions :

 

Question 1. What did Tina see at the village fair?
Answer: Tina saw toy shops, sweet shops and a colourful bazaar of household items at the village fair.
In simple words: Tina saw stores selling toys, sweets, and household goods at the village fair.

Exam Tip: List all the different types of shops or items explicitly mentioned in the passage when asked what was seen.

 

Question 2. What were the children looking at ?
Answer: The children were looking at a small toy plane.
In simple words: The kids were watching a small toy airplane.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific object of focus for characters mentioned in the passage.

 

Question 3. What shows that the children were happy?
Answer: The children laughed and clapped loudly. This shows that they were happy.
In simple words: They laughed and clapped a lot, which showed they were very happy.

Exam Tip: Look for action verbs or descriptive adverbs that convey emotions or feelings of characters.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options :

 

Question 1. Where were the children standing ?
(a) at the toy shop
(b) at the sweet shop
(c) at the cloth shop
(d) at the household item shop
Answer: (a) at the toy shop
In simple words: The young ones were standing at the toy store.

Exam Tip: Always look for specific details like locations in the passage to pinpoint the correct option for such questions.

 

Question 2. What were the children looking at ?
(a) toy train
(b) toy bus
(c) toy car
(d) toy plane
Answer: (d) toy plane
In simple words: The young ones were observing a small toy aircraft.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to keywords in the question and scan the passage for those words to find the correct answer.

 

Question 3. The children
(a) danced with joy
(b) played with the toys
(c) laughed with joy and clapped
(d) danced together
Answer: (c) laughed with joy and clapped
In simple words: The children showed their happiness by laughing with delight and clapping their hands.

Exam Tip: When asked about actions or emotions, find the verbs and descriptive adverbs used in the text to correctly identify the children's behaviour.

 

Question 1. What was the juggler doing?
Answer: The juggler was playing with five balls and was keeping all of them in the air. He showed great skill by handling many balls at once.
In simple words: The juggler was tossing and catching five balls, holding them up in the air.

Exam Tip: When describing an action, use precise verbs and details from the passage to ensure a complete answer.

 

Question 2. What were the children doing ?
Answer: The children were shouting in excitement. They expressed their feelings loudly because they were very thrilled.
In simple words: The young ones were yelling loudly because they were so excited.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific action and the emotion associated with it to fully answer questions about characters' activities.

 

Question 1. What did they see ?
(a) magician
(b) film
(c) merry-go-round and giant-wheel
(d) train
Answer: (c) merry-go-round and giant-wheel
In simple words: They saw both the merry-go-round and the very large giant-wheel.

Exam Tip: Look for the main attractions or events mentioned in the paragraph when asked what people saw.

 

Question 2. The loudspeakers were playing
(a) film songs
(b) bhajans
(c) announcements
(d) dialogues
Answer: (a) film songs
In simple words: The loudspeakers were broadcasting music from movies.

Exam Tip: Specific details about what was playing on loudspeakers are usually found directly stated in the text.

 

Question 3. What were the children in the giant- wheel doing?
(a) sitting quietly
(b) shouting in excitement
(c) jumping
Answer: (b) shouting in excitement
In simple words: The young ones on the giant-wheel were yelling due to their great excitement.

Exam Tip: Focus on the specific location mentioned (giant-wheel) to find the correct activity of the children there.

 

Question 4. What was the juggler doing ?
(a) playing with three balls
(b) playing with five balls
(c) playing with three apples
(d) playing with five apples
Answer: (b) playing with five balls
In simple words: The juggler was using five balls for his performance.

Exam Tip: Note the exact number of objects mentioned in the description of the juggler's act.

 

Question 5. 'Wonderful' means
(a) houseful
(b) great
(c) useful
(d) harmful
Answer: (b) great
In simple words: The word 'wonderful' is another way to say something is 'great' or amazing.

Exam Tip: For vocabulary questions, consider the context in which the word is used to find the best synonym.

 

Question 1. Where was the school trip ?
Answer: The school trip was to a trade fair at Vadodara. The students went to a large event for buying and selling.
In simple words: The school outing was to a trade fair located in Vadodara.

Exam Tip: Always state the exact destination mentioned in the passage for location-based questions.

 

Question 2. How did the children go to the trade fair ?
Answer: The children went to the trade fair by a bus. They used a large vehicle for their journey.
In simple words: The students travelled to the trade fair using a bus.

Exam Tip: Look for the mode of transport explicitly stated in the passage when asked "how" they travelled.

 

Question 3. Was there any entry fee at the trade fair?
Answer: No, there was no entry fee at the trade fair. People could enter without paying any money.
In simple words: No, there was no cost to enter the trade fair.

Exam Tip: Carefully read for details about costs or fees, as these are often explicitly mentioned as 'yes' or 'no' statements.

 

Question 4. What stalls were there at the trade fair?
Answer: There were stalls of electronic goods like TV, VCR and music systems. Visitors could find various tech items there.
In simple words: The trade fair had booths selling things like TVs, VCRs, and music players.

Exam Tip: When asked about types of stalls, list the specific categories or examples provided in the passage.

 

Question 5. What were the girls on the counter doing ?
Answer: The girls on the counter were answering the questions of visitors with a smile. They were helping people with a friendly attitude.
In simple words: The young women at the counter were kindly responding to questions from guests.

Exam Tip: Focus on the specific task performed by the individuals mentioned, along with any descriptive details of their manner.

 

Question 1. There was a ______ at Vadodara.
(a) village fair
(b) book fair
(c) clothes fair
(d) trade fair
Answer: (d) trade fair
In simple words: A trade fair was held in Vadodara.

Exam Tip: Fill-in-the-blank questions often require finding the core event or place associated with the given location.

 

Question 2. Which of the following sentences is false ?
(a) The trade fair was at Vadodara.
(b) We went there on Saturday.
(c) It was a school trip.
(d) We went there by bus.
Answer: (b) We went there on Saturday.
In simple words: The statement that they went to the fair on Saturday is incorrect.

Exam Tip: For "false" statements, carefully compare each option against the passage for any contradictions, noting that the text states they went on a Sunday.

 

Question 3. What was the entry fee ?
(a) Rs 5
(b) Rs 10
(c) Rs 20
(d) No entry fee
Answer: (d) No entry fee
In simple words: There was no charge to get in.

Exam Tip: Look for direct statements about costs or lack thereof. "No entry fee" is a clear indicator.

 

Question 4. The girls were answering the questions
(a) slowly
(b) quickly
(c) angrily
(d) with a smile
Answer: (d) with a smile
In simple words: The young women were responding to inquiries with a friendly expression.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to adverbs or phrases that describe how an action was performed.

 

Question 1. What was the salesman doing?
Answer: The salesman was demonstrating the use of a mixer-grinder. He was showing how to operate the appliance.
In simple words: The seller was showing how to use a mixer-grinder.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific product and action performed by the salesman for a precise answer.

 

Question 2. Which stalls were there in another row?
Answer: In another row, there were stalls for things like fridge and washing machines. These booths displayed home appliances.
In simple words: The other line of booths had things such as refrigerators and laundry machines.

Exam Tip: Note specific categories of items mentioned for different rows or sections of stalls.

 

Question 1. 'Demonstrating' means
(a) showing
(b) asking
(c) answering
(d) talking
Answer: (a) showing
In simple words: To 'demonstrate' means to show how something works.

Exam Tip: Understand that "demonstrating" often refers to actively presenting or illustrating how something functions.

 

Question 2. Which of the following is not mentioned in the paragraph?
(a) washing machine
(b) TV
(c) mixer-grinder
(d) fridge
Answer: (b) TV
In simple words: Television is not mentioned in this section of the text.

Exam Tip: For "not mentioned" questions, carefully scan for each item and identify the one that is absent from the list in the passage.

 

Question 1. What was there at the other end of the fair ?
Answer: There were fast-food stalls at the other end of the fair. People could find various quick meal options there.
In simple words: At the fair's far side, there were booths selling quick meals.

Exam Tip: Specific locations within a fair or event often have distinct features, so identify what was at each end.

 

Question 2. What did Tina order? What did her friends order?
Answer: Tina ordered a glass of lassi. Her friends ordered pizza. Each person chose a different food item.
In simple words: Tina got a lassi, and her friends chose pizza.

Exam Tip: When a question asks about multiple individuals, ensure both parts of the question are answered clearly and distinctly.

 

Question 1. What was there at the end of the fair?
(a) clothes stalls
(b) music stalls
(c) fast-food stalls
(d) toy stalls
Answer: (c) fast-food stalls
In simple words: Fast-food booths were located at the end of the fair.

Exam Tip: Pinpoint specific details about attractions or facilities located at different points within a venue.

 

Question 2. Which word in the paragraph means ‘enjoyed the taste of' ?
(a) ordered
(b) savoured
(c) went
(d) sat
Answer: (b) savoured
In simple words: The word 'savoured' means that you truly enjoyed the flavour of something.

Exam Tip: Consider the connotations of each word; "savoured" implies deep enjoyment of taste, aligning with the phrase "enjoyed the taste of".

 

Question 3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the paragraph?
(a) cold drink
(b) pizza
(c) sweets
(d) lassi
Answer: (a) cold drink
In simple words: A 'cold drink' is not listed among the items mentioned in the paragraph.

Exam Tip: Read through the list of food items carefully to spot which option is absent from the text.

 

Question 2. Describe the following picture:
Answer: This picture shows a market, which is a very crowded place. There are many shops visible in the market. The road is narrow and quite dirty. Hawkers are standing with their carts on both sides of the road. Two cows are also standing in the middle of the road, causing congestion. There is a lot of traffic, making it difficult to move around. The traffic police officer is trying to control the movement of vehicles and people. Beggars are also present, asking for charity. Overall, it's a bustling and lively scene.
In simple words: This picture displays a busy market with many shops, hawkers, and people. The roads are thin and unclean, with traffic and cows blocking the way. A traffic police officer tries to manage everything, and beggars are asking for help.

Exam Tip: When describing a picture, systematically observe and list details about the setting, objects, characters, and their actions, noting any overall impressions like "crowded" or "lively."

 

Question 1. Tarun is playing chess. Varun is playing chess.
Answer: Tarun and Varun are playing chess. Both individuals are engaged in the same game.
In simple words: Tarun and Varun are both playing the game of chess.

Exam Tip: When two sentences describe the same action performed by different subjects, join them using "and" for conciseness.

 

Question 2. Sangita is fat. Nita is thin.
Answer: Sangita is fat but Nita is thin. Their physical descriptions are different.
In simple words: Sangita is overweight, however, Nita is slender.

Exam Tip: Use "but" to connect two contrasting ideas or statements about different subjects.

 

Question 3. Harin will come home. Anand will come home.
Answer: Harin and Anand will come home. Both boys are expected to arrive at the house.
In simple words: Harin and Anand are both going to return home.

Exam Tip: When multiple subjects perform the same future action, combine them with "and" followed by the shared verb phrase.

 

Question 4. The monkey has a long tail. The elephant has a short tail.
Answer: The monkey has a long tail but the elephant has a short tail. This describes a difference in their features.
In simple words: The monkey possesses a lengthy tail, while the elephant has a short one.

Exam Tip: Use "but" to highlight a difference or contrast between two facts about different subjects.

 

Question 5. My father is a doctor. My mother is a doctor.
Answer: My father and mother are doctors. Both parents work in the medical profession.
In simple words: Both my dad and mom are physicians.

Exam Tip: Combine sentences with "and" when multiple subjects share the same characteristic or profession.

 

Question 6. Krutika is dancing. Mrunal is singing.
Answer: Krutika is dancing but Mrunal is singing. They are performing different activities.
In simple words: Krutika is moving to music, while Mrunal is using her voice to create music.

Exam Tip: Use "but" when describing two different actions performed simultaneously by different subjects.

 

Question 7. Sanjay was reading. Manoj was reading.
Answer: Sanjay and Manoj were reading. Both boys were performing the same action.
In simple words: Sanjay and Manoj were both engaged in reading.

Exam Tip: Combine subjects with "and" when they are doing the same thing to create a more efficient sentence.

 

Question 8. The teacher was teaching. Sagar was sleeping.
Answer: The teacher was teaching but Sagar was sleeping. One person was active, while the other was resting.
In simple words: The instructor was giving lessons, yet Sagar was asleep.

Exam Tip: Use "but" to show a contrast between what one person was doing and what another person was doing simultaneously.

 

Question 9. Jatin was ill. He went to school.
Answer: Jatin was ill but he went to school. This shows a contrast between his state and his action.
In simple words: Although Jatin felt unwell, he still attended school.

Exam Tip: Use "but" to connect a condition with an action that goes against that condition (e.g., being sick but still going to school).

 

Question 10. Sohan plays tabla. Mohan plays tabla.
Answer: Sohan and Mohan play tabla. Both individuals enjoy playing the same musical instrument.
In simple words: Sohan and Mohan both play the tabla drum.

Exam Tip: When multiple subjects share a hobby or skill, combine their names with "and" before the common activity.

 

Question 4. Write a paragraph on 'A Visit to a Circus' using the points given: 'A Visit to a Circus'
Answer: Last week, I visited the Grand Circus with my family. A large tent was set up on an open field. It was decorated with colourful lights. We went inside and took our seats on the chairs. The band started playing music. First, some young girls appeared, riding on one-wheeled cycles. Other girls also performed tricks while on the backs of running horses. Next, the jugglers and acrobats performed. The jokers made us laugh with their funny acts. The tricks performed on the high swings were extremely dangerous. The cricket match played between the elephants and the bears was very entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire circus show.
In simple words: Last week, I saw the Grand Circus with my family in a big, lit-up tent. Girls rode one-wheeled cycles and horses, then jugglers and acrobats performed. Jokers made us laugh, and the high swing tricks were risky. We really liked the elephant and bear cricket match, enjoying the whole show.

Exam Tip: When writing a descriptive paragraph, use the given points as a checklist to ensure all aspects are covered. Expand on each point with sensory details and express your personal experience.

 

Question 5. Look at Neha's diary. Write the sentences as shown in the example :
Answer:
Yesterday, at 8 am, Neha was eating breakfast. Today, at 8 am, Neha is doing her homework.
(1) Yesterday, at 10 am, Neha was helping her mother. Today, at 10 am, Neha is going to the market.
(2) Yesterday, at 12 pm, Neha was having lunch. Today, at 12 pm, Neha is cleaning the room.
(3) Yesterday, at 3 pm, Neha was sleeping. Today, at 3 pm, Neha is watching TV.
(4) Yesterday, at 6 pm, Neha was playing badminton. Today, at 6 pm, Neha is arranging the cupboard.
(5) Yesterday, at 8 pm, Neha was eating dinner. Today, at 8 pm, Neha is reading a book.
In simple words: For each time slot, state what Neha did yesterday and what she is doing today, using the provided examples as a guide for sentence structure.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the time and the tense (past continuous for yesterday, present continuous for today) to accurately write these comparative sentences.

 

Question 6. Write a letter to your friend telling him / her about how you spent your vacation : ?
Answer:
22, Ganga Sagar,
Opp. G.P.O.
Valsad.
1 June, 2013
Dear Meenal,
How are you? Thank you for your letter of 25th May. I was happy to learn about your visit to Surat. During the holidays, I went to Mount Abu with my family. We travelled there by bus. It was quite cool there. We visited the Delwara Temples, Gurushikhar, Achalgarh, and the Toad Rock. We visited many other interesting places, too. We also enjoyed boating in the Nakki Lake. The market in Mount Abu was very crowded and noisy. There was a lot of traffic, too. However, we enjoyed visiting many shops and buying many nice things. I will share the photographs with you when we meet. Please give my regards to your parents.
Your loving friend,
Vinita
In simple words: This letter describes a vacation to Mount Abu, detailing places visited like temples and lakes, mentioning it was cool, crowded, and noisy, but overall enjoyable.

Exam Tip: When writing a letter, remember to include proper addresses, dates, salutations, and closings. Structure the body with clear details about the experiences, and maintain a friendly tone.

 

Question 7. Arrange the following sentences in the correct order and write the story:
Answer:
One day, a crow was very thirsty. He looked for water here and there, but all the rivers were dry. After some time, the crow saw a water pot near a tree. He flew there quickly. He looked into the pot and saw some water in it. But the water was far down in the pot, and he could not reach it. The crow was clever. He saw some pebbles lying near a tree. He picked up some pebbles, one by one, and dropped them into the pot. The water came up to the top. He drank a lot of it and flew away happily.
In simple words: A thirsty crow found a pot with low water, so he dropped pebbles into it until the water rose, allowing him to drink happily.

Exam Tip: To arrange sentences into a coherent story, identify the beginning (problem), middle (attempts/solution), and end (resolution/outcome).

 

Question 8. Find out the given words from the puzzle:
(1)

Answer:
POOL
SLIDE
SWING
SEESAW
FOUNTAIN
MINI TRAIN
JUNGLE GYM
BUMPER CAR
GIANT-WHEEL
MERRY-GO-ROUND
(2)
Answer:
MAP
BOOK
CHART
GLOBE
BENCH
CHALKS
DUSTER
NOTEBOOK
SCHOOL BAG
BLACKBOARD
In simple words: Locate each of the specified words within the letter grids provided.

Exam Tip: Systematically scan each row and column, and diagonals, for the first letter of each word to efficiently find them in the puzzle.

Word Meanings:

surrounded by (સરાઉન્ડિડ બાઈ) -થી ઘેરાયેલું
to visit (ટૂ વિઝિટ) મુલાકાત લેવી
fair (ફેઅર) મેળો
trade fair (ટ્રેડ ફેઅર) વ્યાપાર મેળો
sweet (સ્વીટ) મીઠું
colourful (કલરફુલ) રંગીન
household (હાઉસહોલ્ડ) ઘરોપયોગી
item (આઈટમ) વસ્તુ, ચીજ
to clap (ટૂ ફ્લેપ) તાળીઓ પાડવી
loudly (લાઉડલિ) મોટેથી, મોટા અવાજે
really (રિઅલિ) ખરેખર
huge (હ્યુજ) વિશાળ
excitement (ઈક્સાઈટ્સન્ટ) ઉત્તેજના
juggler (જગલર) જાદુગર
trip (ટ્રિપ) સફર, પ્રવાસ
entry fee (એન્ટ્રિ ફી) પ્રવેશ ફી
stall (સ્ટૉલ) દુકાન
counter (કાઉન્ટર) કાઉન્ટર, દુકાનનો ગલ્લો-ટેબલ
visitor (વિઝિટર) મુલાકાતી
salesman (સેલ્સમૅન) વેચનાર
to demonstrate (ટૂ ડેમનસ્ટ્રેટ) પ્રત્યક્ષ બતાવવું
to savour (ટૂ સેવર) મજા માણવી
couple (કપલ) જોડી
to convey (ટૂ કન્વે) પહોંચાડવું
regards (રિગાર્ડ્ઝ) વંદન
sincerely (સિન્સિઅર્લિ) ખરા દિલથી
visit (વિઝિટ) મુલાકાત
interesting (ઈન્ટરેસ્ટિંગ) રસપ્રદ
famous (ફેમસ) પ્રખ્યાત, જાણીતું
to travel (ટૂ ટ્રેવલ) પ્રવાસ કરવો
history (હિસ્ટરિ) ઈતિહાસ
process (પ્રૉસેસ) પ્રક્રિયા
to convey (ટૂ કન્વે) પહોંચાડવું
regards (રિગાર્ડ્ઝ) વંદન