GSEB Class 8 Solutions Unit 3 Ah! Oh! Ouch!..

Activity 1.

Listen, recite and enjoy the poem.
When everybody has short hair,
(વન એવરિબડિ હૅઝ શૉર્ટ હેઅર,)
જ્યારે સૌને ટૂંકા વાળ હોય છે,

The rebel lets his hair grow long.
(ધ રેબલ લેટ્સ હિઝ હેઅર ગ્રો લોંગ)
બળવાખોર તેના વાળ લાંબા વધવા દે છે.

When everybody talks during the lesson,
(વેન એવરિબડિ ટૉક્સ ડ્યુરિંગ ધ લેસન,)
જ્યારે પાઠ દરમિયાન સૌ વાતો કરે છે,

The rebel doesn't say a word.
(ધ રેબલ ડઝન્ટ સે અ વર્ડ.)
બળવાખોર એક શબ્દ બોલતો નથી.

When nobody talks during the lesson,
(વન નોબડિ ટૉક્સ ફ્યુરિંગ ધ લેસન,)
જ્યારે પાઠ દરમિયાન કોઈ બોલતું નથી,

The rebel creates a disturbance.
(ધ રેબલ ક્રિએટ્સ અ ડિસ્ટર્બન્સ.)
બળવાખોર ધાંધલ મચાવે છે.

When everybody wears a uniform,
(વન એવરિબડિ વેઅર્ઝ અ યુનિફૉર્મ,)
જ્યારે સૌ ગણવેશ પહેરે છે,

The rebel dresses in fantastic clothes.
(ધ રેબલ ડ્રેસિઝ ઇન ફૅન્ટેસ્ટિક ફ્લોચ્છ.)
બળવાખોર વિચિત્ર કપડાં પહેરે છે..

When everybody is praising the sun,
(વન એવરિબડિ ઇઝ પ્રેઝિંગ ધ સન )
જ્યારે સૌ સૂર્યની સ્તુતિ કરે છે,

The rebel remarks on the need of rain.
(ધ રેબલ રિમાર્ટ્સ ઑન ધ નીડ ઑવ રેન.)
બળવાખોર વરસાદની આવશ્યકતા વિશે વાત કરે છે.

When everybody goes to the meeting,
(વેન એવરિબડિ ગોઝ ટુ ધ મીટિંગ).
જ્યારે સૌ મીટિંગ(સભા)માં જાય છે,

The rebel stays at home and reads a book.
(ધ રેબલ સ્ટેઝ ઍટ હોમ ઍન્ડ રીડ્ઝ અ બુક.)
બળવાખોર ઘરે રહીને પુસ્તક વાંચે છે.

When everybody says, “Yes, please.”
(વન એવરિબડિ સેઝ, “યસ પ્લીઝ.")
જ્યારે સૌ, “હા, પ્લીઝ.” કહે છે,

The rebel says, “No, thank you."
(ધ રેબલ સેઝ, “નો, થેંક યૂ.")
બળવાખોર, “ના, આભાર.” કહે છે,

It is very good that we have rebels,
(ઇટ ઇઝ વેરિ ગુડ ઘંટ વી હેવ રેબલ્બ,)
બળવાખોર હોય છે તે ખૂબ સારું છે,

You may not find it very good to be one.
(યૂ મે નૉટ ફાઇન્ડ ઇટ વેરિ ગુડ ટૂ બી વન.)
(તમને પોતાને) એક બળવાખોર બનવું ખૂબ સારું ન લાગે. – D. J. Enright (ડી. જે. એરાઇટ)

Activity 2. Read and understand the dialogues.

(1) Mother : Ramesh, here is your new T-shirt.
(રમેશ, હિઅર ઇઝ યુઅર ન્યૂ ટી-શર્ટ.) રમેશ, આ તારું નવું ટી-શર્ટ છે.
Ramesh : That's nice. Thank you.
(ધટ્સ નાઇસ. થેંક યૂ.) સરસ છે. આભાર.
Mother: Are you happy?
(આર યુ હૅપિ?) તું ખુશ છે?
Ramesh: Yes, I am.
(યસ, આઈ ઍમ.) હા, હું (ખુશ) છું.

(2) Ajay : Can you climb Girnar ?
(કન યૂ ક્લાઇમ ગિરનાર ?) શું તું ગિરનાર ચડી શકે?
Vijay: Yes, I can.
(યસ, આઈ કૅન.) હા, હું (ચડી) શકું.
Ajay: Are you confident ?
(આર યૂ કાન્ફિડન્ટ?) તને આત્મવિશ્વાસ છે?
Vijay: Yes, I am.
(યસ, આઈ ઍમ.) હા, મને (આત્મવિશ્વાસ) છે.

(3) Father : Neha, where are you?
(નેહા, વેઅર આર યુ?) નેહા, તું ક્યાં છે?
Neha :I am here, Papa.
(આઈ ઍમ હિઅર, પાપા.) હું અહીં છું, પાપા.
Father: This is your result.
(ધિસ ઇઝ યુઅર રિઝલ્ટ.) આ તારું પરિણામ છે.
Neha: I can't believe this.
(આઈ કાન્ટ બિલીવ ધિસ.) હું આ માની શકતી નથી.
Father : Why? (વાય ?) કેમ?

Neha: I expected less marks.
(આઈ ઇન્સપેક્ટિડ લેસ માક્સ.) મને ઓછા ગુણની અપેક્ષા હતી.

(4) Salim: Joseph, have you seen that film?
(જોસેફ, હૈવ યુ સીન વૅટ ફિલ્મ?) જોસેફ, તે પેલી ફિલ્મ જોઈ છે?
Joseph : Yes, I have. (યસ, આઈ હૈવ.) હા, મેં (જોઈ) છે.
Salim : What's your opinion?
(વૉટ્સ યુઅર અપિન્યન?) તારો શું અભિપ્રાય છે?
Joseph : I was bored.
(આઈ વૉઝ બોર્ડ.) હું કંટાળી ગયો.
Salim : Why? (વાય ?) કેમ?
Joseph : There were many scenes of fighting.
(ધેઅર વેઅર મેનિ સીઝ ઑવ ફાઇટિંગ.) (તમાં) લડાઈનાં ઘણાં દશ્યો હતાં.
Salim : It's your view. (ઇટ્સ યુઅર ન્યૂ.) તે તારો મત છે.

Activity 3.

Here are some smile. Write a proper word under each smiley. The words are given below in the brackets.

(Satisfied, Sad. Lonely, Surprised, Guilty. Confident. Cold. Happy. Bored)

Smiley faces image.

Happy
Cold
Guilty

Satisfied
Bored
Surprised

Lonely
Confident
Sad

Activity 4

(A) Work In pairs. Read and understand the dialogues. Enact the dialogues In the class. Form other dialogues with the help of the words given In the brackets.

(1) Rashmi : Good afternoon, aunty.
(ગુડ આફ્ટરનૂન, આન્ટિ.) ગુડ આફ્ટરનૂન, માસી.
Radhaben: Good afternoon. Where are you going?
(ગુડ આફ્ટરનૂન. વેઅર આર યુ ગોઇંગ?) ગુડ આફ્ટરનૂન. તું ક્યાં જઈ રહી છે?
Rashmi : I am going to the market. (આઈ ઍમ ગોઇંગ ટુ ધ માર્કિટ.) હું બજાર જઈ રહી છું.

Radhaben: Will you bring some sugar for me? (વિલ યૂ બ્રિગ સમ શુગર ફૉર મી?) તું મારા માટે થોડી ખાંડ લાવીશ?
Rashmi : Why not? How much, aunty ? (વાઇ નૉટ? હાઉ મચ, આન્ટિ?) કેમ નહીં? કેટલી, માસી?
Radhaben : 2 kgs, please. (2 kgs, કી.) 2 કિલો, પ્લીઝ.
Rashmi : Sure. See you. (શુઅર, શી યુ.) યોऽસ. આવજો. (milk, sweet, tea, vegetables, ghee, wheat)

(1) Heta : Where are you going ?
Sonal: I am going to the market.
Heta : Will you bring some milk for me?
Sonal: Yes. How much?
Heta: 2 litres, please.
Sonal: Sure. Bye.

(2) Mihir : Where are you going ?
Shirish : I am going to the market.
Mihir: Will you bring some sweet ? for me?
Shirish: Sure. Which sweet ?
Mihir: Kaju Katri, please.
Shirish : How much?
Mihir : 1 kg, please.
Shirish: OK. Bye.

(3) Raj : Where are you going ?
Anuj : I am going to the market.
Raj: Will you bring some tea for me ?
Anuj : Why not ? How much?
Raj: 1 kg, please.
Anuj : Sure. See you.

(4) Geeta : Where are you going ?
Mita: I am going to the market.
Geeta :Will you bring some vegetables for me?
Mita : Yes. What do you want ?

Geeta : I want 500 gms brinjals and 1 kg potatoes.
Mita: Sure. Bye.

(5) Nita : Where are you going ?
Komal: I am going to the market.
Nita: Will you bring some ghee for me ?
Komal: Yes. How much?
Nita: 1 kg, please.
Komal: OK. See you.

(6) Harsh : Where are you going?
Mohan: I am going to the market.
Harsh: Will you bring some wheat for me ?
Mohan: OK. How much?
Harsh : 3 kgs, please.
Mohan: Sure. Bye.

(2) Ajay : Hi, Vijay! Ready for the eating competition ?
(હાઈ, વિજય! રેડિ ફૉર ધ ઇટિંગ કૉમ્પિટિશન,)
હાઈ, વિજય! ખાવાની સ્પર્ધા માટે તૈયાર?
Vijay : Yes, ready.
(યસ, રેડિ.) હા, તૈયાર.
Ajay: What will you eat?
(વૉટ વિલ યૂ ઇટ?) તું શું ખાઈશ?
Vijay: I will eat laddus.
(આઈ વિલ ઇટ લકઝ.) હું લાડુ ખાઈશ.
Ajay: How many laddus can you eat ?
(હાઉ મેનિ લઝ કૅન યૂ ઇટ?)
તું કેટલા લાડુ ખાઈ શકે છે?
Vijay : Five. (ફાઇવ.) પાંચ.
Ajay: I can't believe it ! Are you confident ?
(આઈ કાન્ટ બિલીવ ઇટ ! આર યુ કાન્ફિડન્ટ?)
હું તે માની શક્તો નથી ! તને વિશ્વાસ છે?
Vijay: Yes, I am confident.
(યસ, આઈ ઍમ કાન્ફિડન્ટ.) હા, મને વિશ્વાસ છે.

(1) Yash : Hi, Jatin! Ready for the eating competition ?
Jatin: Yes, ready.
Yash: What will you eat ?
Jatin: I will eat rotis.
Yash: How many rotis can you eat ?
Jatin : Six.
Yash: I can't believe it! Are you confident?
Jatin: Yes, I am confident.

(2) Bharat: Hi, Neha! Ready for the eating competition ?
Neha: Yes, I am.
Bharat: What will you eat ?
Neha : I will eat gulab jamuns.
Bharat: How many gulab jamuns can you eat?
Neha: Twelve.
Bharat: What ? Are you sure?
Neha: Yes, I am sure.

(3) Deepak : Hi, Lalu ! Ready for the eating competition ?
Lalu: Yes, ready.
Deepak : What will you eat ?
Lalu : I will eat pizzas.
Deepak: How many pizzas can you eat ?
Lalu: Three.
Deepak : I can't believe it! Are you sure?
Lalu: Yes, I am sure.

(4) Vinit: Hi, Amit! Ready for the eating competition ?
Amit: Yes, I am ready.
Vinit: What will you eat ?
Amit: I will eat mangoes.
Vinit: How many mangoes can you eat ?
Amit: Ten.
Vinit: I can't believe it! Are you confident ?
Amit: Yes, I am confident.

(5) Saurabh : Hi! Ready for the eating competition ?
Ansh: Yes, I am.
Saurabh : What will you eat ?
Ansh: I will eat bananas.
Saurabh : How many bananas can you eat?
Ansh: Nine.
Saurabh: I can't believe it! Are you confident ?
Ansh: Yes, I am confident.

(B) Listen and understand the dialogues. Form new dialogues with the help of the words given in the brackets.

(1) (IN A GARMENTS SHOP)

Ruchir : Mummy, look! What an arrangement !
(મમિ, લુક ! વૉટ ઍન અરેન્જમેન્ટ !) મમિ, જુઓ ! શું ગોઠવણ છે!
Malaben: Yes, dear. Which T-shirt do you like?
(યસ, ડિઅર. વિચ ટી-શર્ટ ડૂ યૂ લાઈક?) હા, વહાલા. તને કયું ટી-શર્ટ ગમે છે?
Ruchir: The black one. (ધ બ્લેક વન.) કાળું.
Malaben: Why? (વાય?) કેમ?
Ruchir : It's a perfect match for my jeans.
(ઇટ્સ અ પર્ફેકટ મૅચ ફૉર માઇ જીન્સ.) તે મારા જીન્સને એકદમ અનુરૂપ છે.
Malaben : Nice choice. (નાઇસ ચૉઇસ.) સરસ પસંદગી છે.
Ruchir : Thank you. (થેંક યુ.) આભાર.

(Jeans, Shirt, Salwar-Kameez, Punjabi dress)

(1) Rohit: Father, look ! What an arrangement!
Harshadbhai: Yes, son. Which jeans do you like ?
Harshadbhai: Why ?
Rohit: I've got many light blue jeans.
Harshadbhai: Nice choice.
Rohit: Thank you.

(2) Ketan : Mona, this is a good shop.
Mona: Yes, Ketan. Which shirt do you like ?
Ketan: The white one.
Mona : Why?
Ketan: It's my favourite colour.
Mona: Good choice.
Ketan: Thank you.

(3) Asha: Mummy, look! What an arrangement!
Neelaben: Yes, dear. Which salwar- kameez do you like ?
Asha: The red one.
Neelaben: Why ?
Asha: It's a perfect match with my new necklace.
Neelaben: It's beautiful.
Asha : Thank you.

(4) Sonal: Monal, look! This is a big shop.
Monal: Yes, dear. Which Punjabi dress do you like ?
Sonal: That yellow one.
Monal: Why?
Sonal: It has nice embroidery on it.
Monal: Yes, it's beautiful.

(2) (IN A PROVISION SHOP)

Asha : Excuse me. (ઇક્સક્યુઝ મી.) માફ કરો.
Shopkeeper : Yes, little pretty doll. What can I do for you?
(યસ, લિટલ પ્રીટિ ડૉલ. વૉટ કૅન આઈ ડૂ ફૉર યુ?) હા, નાની સુંદર ઢીંગલી. હું તારા માટે શું કરી શકું?
Asha : My mother wants red buttons for my dress.
(માઈ મધર વૉન્ટ્સ રેડ બટઝ ફૉર માઇ ડ્રેસ.) મારી મમ્મીને મારા ડ્રેસ માટે લાલ બટન જોઈએ છે.
Shopkeeper: How many buttons does your mother want?
(હાફ મેનિ બટન્ટ ડઝ યુઅર મધર વૉન્ટ?) તારી મમ્મીને કેટલાં બટન જોઈએ છે?
Asha: She wants one dozen.
(શી વૉન્ટ્સ વન ડઝન.) તેમને એક ડઝન જોઈએ છે.

Shopkeeper : Here you are. (હિઅર યુ આર.) આ રહ્યાં.
Asha: Thank you. (થેંક યુ.) આભાર.

(sugar, biscuits, tea, wheat, chocolates, compass-box)

(1) Deep: Excuse me.
Shopkeeper: Yes, son. What can I do for you?
Deep : My mother wants some sugar.
Shopkeeper: How much sugar does your mother want ?
Deep: She wants 1 kg sugar.
Shopkeeper : Here you are.
Deep: Thank you.

(2) Nisha: Excuse me.
Shopkeeper : Yes, what can I do for you? .
Nisha: My mother wants some biscuits.
Shopkeeper: How many packets?
Nisha: Three packets.
Shopkeeper: Here you are.
Nisha: Thank you.

(3) Komal: Excuse me.
Shopkeeper: Yes, dear. What can I do for you ?
Komal: My mother wants some tea.
Shopkeeper : How much?
Komal: 500 gms.
Shopkeeper: Here you are.
Komal: Thank you.

(4) Vinay : Excuse me.
Shopkeeper : Yes, what can I do for s you?
Vinay: My mother wants some wheat.
Shopkeeper: How much wheat does your mother want ?
Vinay: She wants 1 kg.
Shopkeeper: Here you are.
Vinay: Thank you.

(5) Ali: Excuse me.
Shopkeeper : Yes, son. What can I do for you ?
Ali : My mother wants some chocolates.
Shopkeeper : How many chocolates does your mother want?
Ali: She wants two dozen.
Shopkeeper: Here you are.
Ali: Thank you.

(6) Ishita: Excuse me.
Shopkeeper : Yes, what can I do for you?
Ishita : I want a compass-box.
Shopkeeper : Which colour ?
Ishita : A red one, please.
Shopkeeper: Here you are.
Ishita: Thank you.

Activity 5.

Look at the pictures. The pictures tell us a story. Put the correct number under the picture and fill in the blanks.

Story pictures of a girl helping a bird.

Fill in the blanks:

Question 1. A girl saw a wounded bird.
Answer: A young girl spotted an injured bird.

Exam Tip: Remember to identify the main subject and the initial event to correctly fill in the first blank.

Question 2. She went home and showed the bird to her mother.
Answer: She returned home and displayed the bird to her mother.

Exam Tip: Focus on the sequence of events, noting who did what and to whom.

Question 3. They gave treatment to the bird.
Answer: They provided care for the bird.

Exam Tip: The context of helping a wounded bird implies providing care or treatment, making 'gave treatment' the suitable phrase.

Question 4. She took care of the bird.
Answer: She looked after the bird.

Exam Tip: Use common phrases for caring for an injured animal to complete sentences like this.

Question 5. After some days, she set the bird free, her mother.
Answer: After a few days, she released the bird, and so did her mother.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the passage of time ("after some days") and the final action performed for the bird's well-being.

Question 6. The bird flew away in the sky.
Answer: The bird soared off into the sky.

Exam Tip: Conclude the story with the logical outcome of helping a bird, which is its freedom and return to nature.

Activity 6.

(A) Read the story :

Two Boys in A Jungle

Amit was in Assam. He was staying with his friend, Bhupen.
Amit: Assam is so beautiful, isn't it? It has forests and rivers. Your forests have thick bushes, long creepers, thick trees, short trees and tall trees, too. The leaves of the banana

Question 1. Amit lives in Assam. – (False)
Answer: Amit does not reside in Assam. This particular statement is incorrect.
In simple words: The story says Amit lives somewhere else, not Assam.

Exam Tip: Always double-check facts about characters' locations or origins in true/false questions.

Question 2. Bhupen and Amit are friends. (True)
Answer: Bhupen and Amit share a friendship. This statement is correct.
In simple words: Yes, Bhupen and Amit are shown as friends in the story.

Exam Tip: Identify relationships between characters early in a narrative to answer such questions easily.

Question 3. Gir forest is famous for lions. (True)
Answer: The Gir forest is well-known for its lion population. This statement is correct.
In simple words: Gir forest is famous because many lions live there.

Exam Tip: Connect famous places with their most notable characteristics mentioned in the text.

Question 4. Assam lies in the North-East of India. (True)
Answer: Assam is situated in the North-East region of India. This statement is correct.
In simple words: Assam is in the northeast part of India.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to geographical details and directions provided in the passage.

Question 5. Amit and Bhupen were walking along the Brahmaputra river. – (True)
Answer: Amit and Bhupen were strolling beside the Brahmaputra river. This statement is correct.
In simple words: Yes, Amit and Bhupen walked next to the Brahmaputra river.

Exam Tip: Note specific landmarks or locations where actions take place within the story.

Question 6. Assam gets less rain. – (False)
Answer: Assam receives a large amount of rainfall. This statement is incorrect.
In simple words: Assam actually gets a lot of rain, not less.

Exam Tip: Correctly interpret comparative statements about weather or conditions.

Question 7. The soil in Assam is fertile. (True)
Answer: The soil in Assam is highly productive. This statement is correct.
In simple words: Yes, Assam's soil is very rich and good for growing plants.

Exam Tip: Remember descriptive details about the environment or land, like soil quality.

Question 8. Kaziranga is famous for lions. (False)
Answer: Kaziranga is renowned for its one-horned rhino, not lions. This statement is incorrect.
In simple words: Kaziranga is famous for rhinos, not lions.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between different sanctuaries and their specific famous animals.

Question 9. The elephant was angry. (True)
Answer: The elephant displayed signs of anger. This statement is correct.
In simple words: Yes, the elephant was upset.

Exam Tip: Identify the emotions or states of animals as described in the narrative.

Question 10. Bhupen was not afraid of the elephant. – (False)
Answer: Bhupen was indeed scared of the elephant. This statement is incorrect.
In simple words: Bhupen was actually afraid of the elephant.

Exam Tip: Note down characters' feelings and reactions to key events.

Question 11. Amit took out a big brown paper bag. – (False)
Answer: Bhupen, not Amit, took out the big brown paper bag. This statement is incorrect.
In simple words: It was Bhupen who took out the paper bag, not Amit.

Exam Tip: Attribute actions to the correct characters to avoid confusion.

Question 12. The elephant ran away. (True)
Answer: The elephant eventually departed. This statement is correct.
In simple words: Yes, the elephant moved away and left.

Exam Tip: Confirm the final outcome of significant actions in the story.

Question 1. "Why are all the trees so tall ?" Amit — Bhupen
Answer: Amit asked, "Why are all the trees so tall?" and Bhupen listened to him.
In simple words: Amit asked the question, and Bhupen heard it.

Exam Tip: Clearly state who spoke the words and who was the listener in dialogue-based questions.

Question 2. "He's going to attack us” Bhupen — Amit
Answer: Bhupen said, "He's going to attack us," and Amit listened to him.
In simple words: Bhupen said this, and Amit heard it.

Exam Tip: Identify the speaker and listener accurately for quoted dialogues.

Question 3. “Will we see any elephants ?” Amit — Bhupen
Answer: Amit asked, "Will we see any elephants?" and Bhupen listened to him.
In simple words: Amit asked the question, and Bhupen heard it.

Exam Tip: For interrogative sentences, indicate who posed the question and who received it.

Question 4. "It's an elephant.” Bhupen — Amit
Answer: Bhupen said, "It's an elephant," and Amit listened to him.
In simple words: Bhupen said this, and Amit heard it.

Exam Tip: Always specify the speaker and the person who heard the statement.

Question 1. Assam has a lot of trees because it has...
(a) a lot of rain and many animals
(b) a lot of elephants and a small state
(c) a lot of rain and fertile soil. (√)
Answer: (c) a lot of rain and fertile soil.
In simple words: Assam has many trees because it receives abundant rain, and its soil is rich.

Exam Tip: Look for the most comprehensive and accurate reason provided in the text when choosing an option.

Question 2. The cry of elephant is called ..........
(a) bow...bow
(b) trumpet (√)
(c) trempate
Answer: (b) trumpet
In simple words: The loud sound an elephant makes is called a trumpet.

Exam Tip: Match specific animal sounds with their correct descriptive terms.

Question 3. Which part of the elephant Is the most powerful?
(a) trunk (✔)
(b) tongue
(c) nose
Answer: (a) trunk
In simple words: An elephant's trunk is its strongest and most useful body part.

Exam Tip: Focus on identifying key physical attributes or abilities described for animals.

Question 4. Bhupen made a loud sound with ..........
(a) a gun
(b) a big balloon
(c) a paper bag (√)
Answer: (c) a paper bag
In simple words: Bhupen made a loud noise using a paper bag.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific object used by characters to perform actions.

Question 5. Amit lives in ..........
(a) Gujarat (√)
(b) Assam
(c) Gujarat and Assam
Answer: (a) Gujarat
In simple words: Amit's home is in Gujarat.

Exam Tip: Be careful to differentiate between where a character lives and where they are visiting.

Question 6. The soil in Assam is ..........
(a) glossy
(b) fertile (✔)
(c) infertile
Answer: (b) fertile
In simple words: The ground in Assam is very rich and good for growing plants.

Exam Tip: Select adjectives that accurately describe features mentioned in the text.

Question 7. Assam gets a lot of ..........
(a) sunlight
(b) cold
(c) rain (√)
Answer: (c) rain
In simple words: Assam receives a large amount of rainfall.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific climatic conditions mentioned for a given location.

Question 8. .......... is famous for lions.
(a) Gir (√)
(b) Kaziranga
(c) Dangs
Answer: (a) Gir
In simple words: The Gir forest is well-known because it is home to lions.

Exam Tip: Match famous places with their most well-known animal inhabitants.

Question 9. .......... is a sanctuary in Assam.
(a) Gir
(b) Kaziranga (√)
(c) Corbett
Answer: (b) Kaziranga
In simple words: Kaziranga is a protected area for wildlife located in Assam.

Exam Tip: Remember specific names of sanctuaries and their geographical locations.

Question 10. Bhupen and Amit were walking along the river.
(a) Ganga
(b) Tapi
(c) Brahmaputra (√)
Answer: (c) Brahmaputra
In simple words: Bhupen and Amit were walking beside the Brahmaputra river.

Exam Tip: Identify specific geographical features mentioned in the story accurately.

Question 11. Bhupen was ..........
(a) afraid (√)
(b) happy
(c) sad
Answer: (a) afraid
In simple words: Bhupen felt scared during that situation.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to character emotions as they are described in the narrative.

Question 12. Amit was ..........
(a) afraid
(b) enjoying (√)
(c) worrying
Answer: (b) enjoying
In simple words: Amit was having a good time and finding the situation interesting.

Exam Tip: Contrast the reactions of different characters to the same event.

Question 13. .......... disappeared into the forest.
(a) Amit
(b) Bhupen
(c) The elephant (√)
Answer: (c) The elephant
In simple words: The elephant moved away and vanished into the jungle.

Exam Tip: Identify which character or animal performed a specific action, like disappearing.

Question 14. The elephant thought that the boys had ..........
(a) a paper bag
(b) a gun (√)
(c) a balloon
Answer: (b) a gun
In simple words: The elephant believed the boys were carrying a weapon.

Exam Tip: Understand the misinterpretations or perceptions described in the story.

Question 1. Which tree leaves are glossy ?
Answer: The leaves of the banana plants are glossy.
In simple words: Banana plant leaves look shiny.

Exam Tip: When asked about specific details like "which tree," ensure your answer clearly names the plant.

Question 2. What did Bhupen tell about Assam ?
Answer: Bhupen mentioned that Assam receives a significant amount of rain, its soil is very fertile, and therefore it contains many dense forests.
In simple words: Bhupen said Assam gets a lot of rain, has rich soil, and many thick forests.

Exam Tip: For questions about descriptions of places, include all relevant details provided in the text.

Question 3. Amit was excited because ..........
Answer: Amit was very excited because he heard the loud trumpet sound of an elephant.
In simple words: Amit felt excited because he heard the elephant's trumpet.

Exam Tip: Always provide the specific reason for a character's emotion, as stated in the story.

Question 4. What did Bhupen pull out of his pocket ?
Answer: Bhupen took out a big brown paper bag from his pocket.
In simple words: Bhupen pulled a large brown paper bag from his pocket.

Exam Tip: Focus on the exact item mentioned in the story for 'what' questions.

Question 5. The elephant trumpeted loudly because ..........
Answer: The elephant trumpeted loudly because it heard the voices of Bhupen and Amit and also smelled them.
In simple words: The elephant trumpeted because it heard and smelled the boys.

Exam Tip: List all the sensory inputs or reasons given for an animal's reaction.

Question 6. What did the elephant mistake the sound of the paper bag for?
Answer: The elephant mistook the loud sound of the paper bag for the noise of a gun.
In simple words: The elephant thought the paper bag's noise was a gun.

Exam Tip: Explain both what the sound was and what it was mistakenly identified as.

Question 7. Whose sense of hearing was sharper ? How did you know ?
Answer: The elephant's sense of hearing was much sharper. We know this because it could hear the boys' voices from a great distance.
In simple words: The elephant could hear better because it heard the boys from far away.

Exam Tip: To prove a point, always back it up with evidence from the passage.

Question 8. Which part of India is Assam in ?
Answer: Assam is located in North-East India.
In simple words: Assam is in the northeast part of India.

Exam Tip: For geographical location questions, specify the region clearly.

Question 9. List out seven things related to a forest.
Answer: Things related to a forest include rivers, trees, bushes, creepers, various animals, different birds, and tiny insects.
In simple words: Forests have rivers, trees, bushes, vines, animals, birds, and insects.

Exam Tip: When listing items, try to be comprehensive and use a clear, separated format (like commas).

Question 10. What is Gir famous for?
Answer: Gir is well-known for its lions.
In simple words: Gir is famous for its lions.

Exam Tip: Identify the primary characteristic or feature a place is known for.

Question 11. Where can we see the one-horned rhino ?
Answer: We can observe the one-horned rhino in Kaziranga.
In simple words: You can see one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga.

Exam Tip: Specify the exact location mentioned for sighting particular animals.

Question 12. Which river is mentioned in the lesson ?
Answer: The Brahmaputra river is mentioned in the lesson.
In simple words: The Brahmaputra river is talked about in the lesson.

Exam Tip: Name the specific geographic feature mentioned in the text.

Question 13. Why was Bhupen worried?
Answer: Bhupen was worried because the elephant was acting angry.
In simple words: Bhupen was scared because the elephant seemed angry.

Exam Tip: Connect a character's emotion directly to the cause mentioned.

Question 14. What did the elephant do when he heard the boys ?
Answer: When the elephant heard the boys, it trumpeted loudly.
In simple words: The elephant made a loud trumpeting sound when it heard the boys.

Exam Tip: Describe the immediate action taken by an animal in response to a stimulus.

Question 1. What is the average weight of the elephant ?
Answer: The average weight of the elephant is 4989 kg.
In simple words: An elephant usually weighs about 4989 kg.

Exam Tip: Extract numerical facts precisely from the provided text for such direct questions.

Question 2. How many hours does an elephant spend for eating?
Answer: An elephant spends 16 hours a day just for eating.
In simple words: Elephants spend 16 hours a day eating food.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to specific numbers and units mentioned in the passage.

Question 3. How much food does an elephant take in a day?
Answer: An elephant takes 224 kg of food daily.
In simple words: An elephant eats 224 kg of food every day.

Exam Tip: Remember to include both the quantity and the unit (e.g., kg) in your answer.

Question 4. What does an elephant eat?
Answer: An elephant eats various things like grass, leaves, fruits, and tree barks.
In simple words: Elephants eat grass, leaves, fruits, and tree bark.

Exam Tip: List all the food items mentioned in the passage clearly.

Question 5. What are the unique facts about an elephant ?
Answer:

• An elephant has poor eyesight.
• It can smell things from 3 to 5 km away.
• It has the largest brain among all animals.

Exam Tip: When asked for "unique facts," present them as a clear list or bullet points for readability.

Question 6. How many years can an elephant live ?
Answer: An elephant can live for up to 70 years.
In simple words: Elephants can live for as long as 70 years.

Exam Tip: State the maximum age or lifespan given in the text.

Question 7. Which words describe an elephant's sounds ?
Answer: Words that describe an elephant's sounds are grunts, purrs, bellows, whistles, and trumpeting.
In simple words: Elephants make sounds like grunts, purrs, bellows, whistles, and trumpets.

Exam Tip: List all the specific sound descriptions mentioned in the passage.

Question 8. Who trains an elephant ?
Answer: A mahout is the person who trains an elephant.
In simple words: An elephant trainer is called a mahout.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific term used for a person with a particular role.

Question 1. Maria sees an accident. — Oh, God!
Answer: Maria, witnessing an accident, would likely exclaim, "Oh, God!"
In simple words: Maria would say "Oh, God!" if she saw an accident.

Exam Tip: Choose the expression that best conveys shock or distress for an accident.

Question 2. Leela sees a beautiful flower. — How beautiful!
Answer: Leela, upon seeing a beautiful flower, would probably say, "How beautiful!"
In simple words: Leela would say "How beautiful!" when seeing a nice flower.

Exam Tip: Select the expression that shows admiration for beauty.

Question 3. Aasha gives a good idea. — What a wonderful idea!
Answer: Aasha, after presenting a good idea, might be met with the response, "What a wonderful idea!"
In simple words: Aasha's good idea would be met with "What a wonderful idea!"

Exam Tip: Use the expression that signifies appreciation for a novel suggestion.

Question 4. Jigar wins the race. — Bravo!
Answer: Jigar, having won the race, would be praised with, "Bravo!"
In simple words: People would say "Bravo!" when Jigar wins the race.

Exam Tip: "Bravo!" is commonly used to applaud a victor or a strong performance.

Question 5. Zoya sees a dinosaur's picture. — So Huge
Answer: Zoya, upon seeing a picture of a dinosaur, would probably say, "So huge!"
In simple words: Zoya would say "So huge!" when she saw a dinosaur picture.

Exam Tip: Choose the expression that reflects awe at something's immense size.

Question 1. How many months are there in a year? — 12
Answer: There are 12 months in a year.
In simple words: One year has twelve months.

Exam Tip: Basic time conversions are common knowledge and require accurate recall.

Question 2. How many days are there in a week ? — 7
Answer: There are 7 days in a week.
In simple words: One week has seven days.

Exam Tip: Simple calendar facts should be stated clearly.

Question 3. How many hours are there in a day? - 24
Answer: There are 24 hours in a day.
In simple words: One day has twenty-four hours.

Exam Tip: Remember standard units of time for daily activities.

Question 4. How many weeks are there in a year ? - 52
Answer: There are 52 weeks in a year.
In simple words: One year has fifty-two weeks.

Exam Tip: Be precise with numerical facts related to time.

Question 5. How many minutes are there in an hour ? - 60
Answer: There are 60 minutes in an hour.
In simple words: One hour has sixty minutes.

Exam Tip: Basic time conversions are crucial for accurate responses.

Question 1. How many cups of ice-cream are there in the picture ?
Answer: There are three cups of ice-cream shown in the picture.
In simple words: The picture shows three ice-cream cups.

Exam Tip: For visual count questions, just state the number observed.

Question 2. How much ice-cream is there in the second cup ?
Answer: There is 200 ml of ice-cream in the second cup.
In simple words: The second cup holds 200 ml of ice-cream.

Exam Tip: Read specific labels or quantities directly from the image.

Question 3. How much money will you pay for the third cup ?
Answer: I will pay Rs. 10 for the third cup of ice-cream.
In simple words: The third ice-cream cup costs Rs. 10.

Exam Tip: Note down the price associated with the specific item requested.

Question 1. How many bottles are there in the picture?
Answer: There are three bottles visible in the picture.
In simple words: The picture shows three bottles.

Exam Tip: Provide a direct count for "how many" questions based on the visual.

Question 2. How much cold drink is there in the first bottle ?
Answer: There is 200 ml of cold drink in the first bottle.
In simple words: The first bottle has 200 ml of cold drink.

Exam Tip: Carefully read the volume labels for each item.

Question 3. How much money will you pay for the second bottle ?
Answer: I will pay Rs. 40 for the second bottle.
In simple words: The second bottle costs Rs. 40.

Exam Tip: Match the price to the corresponding bottle as indicated by the image data.

Question 1. How many books are there on the shelf?
Answer: There are five books arranged on the shelf.
In simple words: Five books are on the shelf.

Exam Tip: Count carefully for questions asking "how many."

Question 2. How much do they cost ?
Answer: They cost a lot of money.
In simple words: The books are very expensive.

Exam Tip: If a specific price is not given and "a lot" is stated, use that phrase.

Question 1. How many apples are there in the basket ?
Answer: There are ten apples placed in the basket.
In simple words: Ten apples are in the basket.

Exam Tip: Count the items accurately from the visual information.

Question 2. How much do they cost ?
Answer: They cost a lot of money.
In simple words: The apples are very expensive.

Exam Tip: Use the general phrase if no exact price is provided.

Question 1. You are talking with your friend and your mobile phone rings.
Answer: When your mobile phone rings while you're talking to a friend, you would typically say, "I am sorry."
In simple words: If your phone rings during a chat, say "I am sorry."

Exam Tip: Choose the most polite and appropriate expression for interrupting a conversation.

Question 2. You win a prize.
Answer: Upon winning a prize, a common reaction is, "Wow! I can't believe it!"
In simple words: When you win a prize, you'd exclaim, "Wow! I can't believe it!"

Exam Tip: Use an expression that conveys surprise and excitement for a positive event.

Question 3. You can't understand what your friend is saying.
Answer: If you cannot understand your friend, you should say, "Pardon."
In simple words: If you don't understand, say "Pardon."

Exam Tip: "Pardon" is a polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said.

Question 4. Your father introduces you to his friend. You shake hands with him.
Answer: When introduced to your father's friend and shaking hands, you would say, "Nice to meet you."
In simple words: Say "Nice to meet you" when you meet your father's friend and shake hands.

Exam Tip: This is a standard and polite greeting for a new acquaintance.

Question 5. Your sister is leaving for school to take part in a debate.
Answer: As your sister leaves for a debate, you would wish her, "Best of luck!"
In simple words: Wish your sister "Best of luck!" for her debate.

Exam Tip: "Best of luck" is the ideal expression for wishing success in a competition.

Question 6. You are thirsty. What will you tell your mother ?
Answer: If you are thirsty, you would tell your mother, "I need water badly."
In simple words: Tell your mother, "I need water badly," if you are thirsty.

Exam Tip: State your need directly and clearly to your parent.

Question 7. Your naughty friend is pinching you.
Answer: If a naughty friend pinches you, you would exclaim, "Ouch!"
In simple words: If a friend pinches you, say "Ouch!"

Exam Tip: "Ouch!" is a universal expression for sudden pain.

Question 8. You heard that India has lost the cricket match.
Answer: If you heard India lost a cricket match, you would express sadness with, "Alas!"
In simple words: If India loses a match, you might say "Alas!"

Exam Tip: "Alas!" is a suitable expression for regret or sadness.

Question 9. You see the Taj Mahal.
Answer: Upon seeing the Taj Mahal, you would likely exclaim, "How wonderful!"
In simple words: When you see the Taj Mahal, you would say, "How wonderful!"

Exam Tip: "How wonderful!" expresses awe and admiration for something beautiful.

Question 10. Your school wins the trophy.
Answer: If your school wins a trophy, you would cheer with, "Hip! Hip! Hurrah!"
In simple words: When your school wins a trophy, you'd cheer, "Hip! Hip! Hurrah!"

Exam Tip: This is a traditional cheer for celebration and victory.

Activity 10.

Question 1. You are talking with your friend and your mobile phone rings.
Answer: I am sorry.

Exam Tip: When interrupted, politely say sorry to acknowledge the break in conversation.

Question 2. You win a prize.
Answer: Wow! I can't believe it!

Exam Tip: Use exclamations like "Wow!" to show strong surprise or joy for positive events.

Question 3. You can't understand what your friend is saying.
Answer: Pardon.

Exam Tip: "Pardon" is a polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said because you didn't hear or understand.

Question 4. Your father introduces you to his friend. You shake hands with him.
Answer: Nice to meet you.

Exam Tip: Always use "Nice to meet you" when introduced to new people as a gesture of courtesy.

Question 5. Your sister is leaving for school to take part in a debate.
Answer: Best of luck!

Exam Tip: Offer good wishes or support to friends and family before important events like debates.

Question 6. You are thirsty. What will you tell your mother ?
Answer: I need water badly.

Exam Tip: Express your needs directly and clearly to ensure you get what you require.

Question 7. Your naughty friend is pinching you.
Answer: Ouch!

Exam Tip: "Ouch!" is a common and appropriate interjection for sudden pain or discomfort.

Question 8. You heard that India has lost the cricket match.
Answer: Alas!

Exam Tip: "Alas!" is used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment in formal or literary contexts.

Question 9. You see the Taj Mahal.
Answer: How wonderful!

Exam Tip: Use "How wonderful!" to express admiration or delight at seeing something beautiful or impressive.

Question 10. Your school wins the trophy.
Answer: Hip! Hip! Hurrah!

Exam Tip: "Hip! Hip! Hurrah!" is a traditional cheer used to express enthusiasm and congratulations.

Question (A) Make the name of a month using those letters of the alphabet which don't appear here.
Answer: JUNE

Exam Tip: When solving alphabet puzzles, systematically list all missing letters and then try to form words.

Question (B) Make the name of a bird using those letters of the alphabet which don't appear here.
Answer: CROW

Exam Tip: For letter puzzles, first identify the missing letters and then brainstorm common words, especially animal names, that can be formed.

(C) Learn to make 'word cones'. Every top to bottom should consists of complete:
Answer: words, consisting of letters rearranged from the previous word, with one letter dropped every time.
Example:
TAIL
LIT
I
(1) CHART
CHAT
HAT
AT
A
(2) TWINE
WINE
WIN
IN
I
(3) MADAM
ADAM
DAM
AM
A

Exam Tip: To create word cones effectively, always start with the longest word and remove one letter at each step, forming a new valid word with the remaining letters.

Activity 11.

(A) See the picture carefully. Answer the questions given below:

Question 1. How many faces are there in the picture ?
Answer: 32

Exam Tip: Optical illusions often hide multiple images; observe closely to find all elements.

Question 2. How many young ladies' faces are there in the picture ?
Answer: 8

Exam Tip: Pay attention to specific features that differentiate categories, such as hairstyle or facial contours for "young ladies."

Question 3. How many young men's faces are there in the picture ?
Answer: 12

Exam Tip: Be systematic in counting to avoid missing faces in complex illusion images.

Question 4. How many old-men's faces are there in the picture ?
Answer: 4

Exam Tip: Old men's faces often have distinct features like beards or deeper lines; focus on these details.

Question 5. How many strange faces are there in the picture ?
Answer: 8

Exam Tip: "Strange" faces might be those that don't fit neatly into other categories or appear distorted; look for unusual shapes.

(B) Project Work.

Let's Learn More

1. Read the following paragraphs from the lesson.

Amit was in Assam. He was staying with his friend, Bhupen. Amit: Assam is so beautiful, isn't it? It has forests and rivers. Your forests have thick bushes, long creepers, thick trees, short trees and tall trees, too. The leaves of the banana plants are glossy. Do ants skate on them ?

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. Which tree leaves are glossy?
Answer: The leaves of the banana plants are glossy.

Exam Tip: For direct questions, always extract the specific detail from the passage to ensure accuracy.

Question 2. List out seven things related to a forest.
Answer: Rivers, trees, bushes, creepers, animals, birds, insects.

Exam Tip: When asked to list items from a passage, read carefully and identify all mentions of the requested category.

Answer the question selecting the correct option.

Question 1. The leaves of the banana plant are ..........
A. glossy
B. broad
C. smooth
D. Green
Answer: (A) glossy
In simple words: The banana leaves have a shiny surface.

Exam Tip: Refer back to the passage for specific descriptive words to select the correct option.

Amit: Why are all the trees so tall ? Bhupen: They are tall because we get a lot of rain. The soil is very fertile. We have thick forests. Amit: We have tall trees in the Dangs, too. We also have forests.

Answer the following question.

Question. What did Bhupen tell about Assam ?
Answer: Bhupen said that Assam gets a lot of rain, the soil is fertile and so they have thick forests.

Exam Tip: Summarize the key facts about Assam mentioned by Bhupen, focusing on its climate, soil, and vegetation.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The soil in Assam is ..........
A. infertile
B. fertile
C. wet
D. dry
Answer: (B) fertile
In simple words: The ground in Assam is very good for growing things.

Exam Tip: Always double-check descriptive words used in the passage to confirm the correct option.

Question 2. The soil in Assam is fertile because
A. it gets a lot of sunlight
B. it gets less sunlight
C. it gets a lot of rain
D. it gets less rain
Answer: (C) it gets a lot of rain
In simple words: The soil is productive because Assam receives plenty of rainfall.

Exam Tip: Identify cause-and-effect relationships mentioned in the text to answer "because" questions accurately.

Bhupen : Gujarat is famous for the lions, isn't it? Amit: Yes, we have a lion sanctuary. We also have a wild ass sanctuary, sloth bear sanctuary and many bird sanctuaries as well. Are there wild animals in Assam ? Bhupen : Oh, yes. Our Kaziranga is famous for the one-horned rhino. It is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has elephants, wild buffaloes and swamp deer. Next week, some of us from our school are going to camp in Kaziranga. We'll see elephants and other animals.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What is Gir famous for?
Answer: Gir is famous for lions.

Exam Tip: Note specific places and what they are known for, as these are common recall questions.

Question 2. Where can we see the one-horned rhino ?
Answer: We can see the one-horned rhino in Kaziranga.

Exam Tip: Remember the locations associated with specific animals or features mentioned in the text.

Question 3. Which sanctuaries does Gujarat have ?
Answer: Gujarat has lion sanctuary, wild ass sanctuary, sloth bear sanctuary and many bird sanctuaries.

Exam Tip: When listing, ensure you include all types of sanctuaries mentioned for the given place.

Question 4. Which animals are found in Kaziranga ?
Answer: One-horned rhino, elephants, wild buffaloes and swamp deer are found in Kaziranga.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the specific animals listed for each wildlife area to provide a complete answer.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. Where is the lion sanctuary?
A. Rajaji National Park
B. Corbett
C. Kaziranga
D. Gir
Answer: (D) Gir
In simple words: The Gir Forest is where you can find lions.

Exam Tip: Associate specific animals with their known habitats mentioned in the text for accurate answers.

Question 2. Kaziranga is famous for
A. one-horned rhino
B. lions
C. sloth bear
D. birds
Answer: (A) one-horned rhino
In simple words: Kaziranga is well-known for its one-horned rhinos.

Exam Tip: Note the primary attractions or unique features associated with each mentioned sanctuary.

Question 3. Which of the following is found in Kaziranga ?
A. wild buffaloes
B. wild ass
C. sloth bear
D. lions
Answer: (A) wild buffaloes
In simple words: Wild buffaloes are one of the animals that live in Kaziranga.

Exam Tip: Recall the specific animals listed as residents of Kaziranga in the passage.

Amit: Will it be a real camp ? Will you stay in tents and cook your own food ? Bhupen : Yes, we will. Can you join us ? Amit: Yes ! Why not ? It will be a memorable experience for me. Bhupen : We will enjoy trekking. We will sing, dance and enjoy the bonfire. Do join us. Amit: I like it.

Answer the following question.

Question. What will they enjoy at the camp?
Answer: They will enjoy trekking, singing, dancing and bonfire.

Exam Tip: List all recreational activities mentioned as planned for the camp to fully answer the question.

Answer the question selecting the correct option.

Question. It will be a ............ experience for Amit.
A. thrilling
B. exciting
C. memorable
D. good
Answer: (C) memorable
In simple words: Amit thought the trip would be something special he would always remember.

Exam Tip: Look for descriptive adjectives used by characters to describe their feelings about future events.

The next week, Amit and Bhupen joined the camp. On the first day, they went out together to explore the forest. They saw many birds, insects and animals. During the night, they lost their way, but soon they got back on track. Those moments were really thrilling for them.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What did the boys do on the first day?
Answer: On the first day, the boys went out together to explore the forest.

Exam Tip: Focus on the specific actions performed by the characters on a given day, as mentioned in the passage.

Question 2. What did the boys see in the forest ?
Answer: The boys saw birds, insects and animals in the forest.

Exam Tip: List all the different types of living creatures the boys observed during their exploration.

Question 3. Which moments were thrilling for the boys ?
Answer: The boys lost their way in the forest during the night and those were thrilling moments for them.

Exam Tip: Identify events described with strong emotional adjectives like "thrilling" to pinpoint significant moments.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. Which word in the passage means 'to walk around' ?
A. thrilling
B. track
C. joined
D. explore
Answer: (D) explore
In simple words: The word 'explore' means to travel around a place to learn more about it.

Exam Tip: Understand synonyms for verbs of movement to correctly interpret meanings in context.

Question 2. When they lost their way, it was
A. thrilling
B. exciting
C. frightening
D. boring
Answer: (A) thrilling
In simple words: Getting lost made the situation very exciting for them.

Exam Tip: Relate the emotional response described in the passage to the options provided.

On the second day, it was late in the evening. The boys were a long way off from the camp. They were walking along the Brahmaputra river. They could hear the cries of animals all around them. Bhupen : Walk fast. We must get to the camp quickly. (They heard the trumpet of elephants. Amit was excited.) Amit: (In an excited voice) Do you think we'll see any elephants ? Bhupen: Wait.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. Which river is mentioned in the lesson ?
Answer: The Brahmaputra river is mentioned in the lesson.

Exam Tip: Note specific geographical features like rivers when they are mentioned in a story.

Question 2. Amit was excited because ...
Answer: Amit was excited because he heard the trumpet of an elephant.

Exam Tip: Identify the direct cause for a character's emotional reaction, often found in the sentence immediately preceding or following the emotion.

Question 3. What could the boys hear ?
Answer: The boys could hear the cries of animals all around them.

Exam Tip: Extract details about sensory experiences (what they saw, heard, smelled) as they appear in the text.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. Which words in the passage means 'far off' ?
A. around them
B. walking along
C. a long way off
D. get quickly
Answer: (C) a long way off
In simple words: "Far off" means quite a distance away.

Exam Tip: Focus on phrases that describe distance or separation to find synonyms for "far off."

Question 2. What did the boys hear ?
A. trumpet of elephants
B. cries of wolves
C. sounds of birds
D. sound of flowing water
Answer: (A) trumpet of elephants
In simple words: The boys heard the loud sound made by the elephants.

Exam Tip: Carefully read the sentence describing what the boys heard to select the correct sound and animal.

Suddenly, Bhupen stopped and held up his hand. They stood still and listened. Thump... thump... thump. A big animal was coming towards them. "It's an elephant!" Bhupen whispered. They walked quickly on the grass and hid behind a big tree. A big black creature with white tusks, thick legs, big ears, small eyes, a long trunk was coming towards them. It was coming closer and closer.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What did the boys do ?
Answer: The boys walked quickly on the grass and hid behind the tree.

Exam Tip: Describe the immediate actions taken by the characters in response to the approaching animal.

Question 2. Describe the elephant.
Answer: The elephant was big, with white tusks, thick legs, big ears, small eyes and a long trunk.

Exam Tip: Include all physical characteristics mentioned in the passage when asked to describe an animal or object.

Answer the question selecting the correct option.

Question 1. Which word in the passage means 'animal' ?
A. trunk
B. tusks
C. creature
D. thump
Answer: (C) creature
In simple words: 'Creature' is another word for an animal.

Exam Tip: Look for general terms that refer to living beings as a synonym for "animal."

Amit: Bhupen, it's an elephant! What a big creature it is! I can't believe it! It's a dream! I have never seen a living elephant in my life. Can I see it from very near? Bhupen: Please, keep distance from the elephant. Bhupen was worried. There was a large elephant about thirty feet away. "He's angry. Shhhhhh” Bhupen whispered. The elephant heard their voices. He smelled them, too. He put his long trunk up in the air and trumpeted loudly. Bhupen and Amit could not move a bit. Bhupen was afraid, but Amit wasn't. He was enjoying himself.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What did the elephant do when he heard the boys?
Answer: When the elephant heard the boys, he trumpeted loudly.

Exam Tip: Directly state the elephant's action immediately after it heard the boys' voices.

Question 2. Why was Bhupen worried ?
Answer: Bhupen was worried because the elephant was angry and it was just thirty feet away.

Exam Tip: Explain both the elephant's mood and its proximity as reasons for Bhupen's concern.

Question 3. Whose sense of hearing was sharper ? How do you know?
Answer: The elephant's sense of hearing was sharper because he heard the voices of the boys from far away.

Exam Tip: Compare the sensory abilities of different characters based on actions described in the passage.

Question 4. The elephant trumpeted loudly because ...
Answer: The elephant trumpeted loudly because he heard the voices of Bhupen and Amit and smelled them too.

Exam Tip: Connect the elephant's reaction to both its auditory and olfactory senses as described in the text.

Question 5. Why was Amit enjoying himself ?
Answer: Amit was enjoying himself because he had never seen a living elephant in his life.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific personal reason that explains Amit's unique emotional response to the situation.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. Which word in the passage means 'spoke softly' ?
A. heard
B. worried
C. trumpeted
D. whispered
Answer: (D) whispered
In simple words: To 'whisper' means to talk very quietly.

Exam Tip: Choose the verb that describes speaking in a low, hushed tone.

Question 2. Bhupen was
A. excited
B. not excited
C. afraid
D. not afraid
Answer: (C) afraid
In simple words: Bhupen felt scared by the situation.

Exam Tip: Identify the emotional state of Bhupen as directly stated or implied by his actions in the passage.

Question 3. Amit was
A. worried
B. enjoying himself
C. happy
D. afraid
Answer: (B) enjoying himself
In simple words: Amit found the experience quite fun and interesting.

Exam Tip: Contrast Amit's reaction with Bhupen's to highlight his unique perspective.

Question 4. The elephant was .......... away.
A. thirty feet
B. thirty metres
C. thirty kilometres
D. thirty centimetres
Answer: (A) thirty feet
In simple words: The elephant was about thirty feet away from them.

Exam Tip: Extract specific numerical details like distances directly from the passage for accuracy.

Question 5. Which word is used for the sound made by the elephant?
A. worried
B. trumpeted
C. whispered
D. heard
Answer: (B) trumpeted
In simple words: Elephants make a loud sound called a trumpet.

Exam Tip: Learn specific animal sounds, as they are often tested in vocabulary sections.

Slowly the elephant came towards them. Now he was twenty-five feet away. He was shaking his head in anger. “He's going to attack us,” Bhupen whispered to Amit. “We must do something.” Bhupen pulled out a big brown paper bag from his pocket. There were some sweets in it. He threw away the sweets on the grass. He started to blow into the bag. Soon the bag was like a big balloon. He hit it hard with his hand.

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What did Bhupen pull out of his pocket ?
Answer: Bhupen pulled out a big brown paper bag from his pocket.

Exam Tip: Focus on the specific object retrieved from the pocket, as mentioned in the narrative.

Question 2. What did Bhupen say about the elephant ?
Answer: Bhupen said that the elephant was going to attack them.

Exam Tip: Quote or paraphrase Bhupen's direct statement regarding the elephant's intention.

Answer the questions selecting the correct options.

Question 1. The elephant was
A. trumpeting in anger
B. shaking his head in anger
C. running in anger
D. walking in anger
Answer: (B) shaking his head in anger
In simple words: The elephant was moving its head in a frustrated way.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific gesture the elephant made to show its frustration or anger.

Question 2. The bag was like
A. a big mask
B. a big gun
C. a big balloon
D. a big paper
Answer: (C) a big balloon
In simple words: After being blown into, the bag puffed up like a large balloon.

Exam Tip: Look for similes or direct comparisons used in the passage to describe objects.

What a loud sound it was! It echoed in the forest. The elephant stopped, trumpeted angrily and turned away. He walked quickly through the tall grass and soon disappeared into the forest. What a useful trick! Both the boys felt relieved. “He thought we had a gun," said Bhupen, laughing softly. “Yes,” said Amit. They walked towards the camp. After some time, Bhupen said, “Look, those are the lights of our camp.” What a thrilling experience it was!

Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What did the elephant mistake the sound of the paper bag for ?
Answer: The elephant mistook the sound of the paper bag for a gun.

Exam Tip: Understand the misinterpretation in the story, specifically what sound was confused with another.

Question 2. How do you know the sound was loud ?
Answer: The sound was loud because It echoed in the forest.

Exam Tip: Look for descriptive words or effects mentioned in the text that indicate the intensity of a sound.

Question 3. What did the elephant do ?
Answer: The elephant stopped, trumpeted angrily and turned away. He walked quickly through the tall grass and disappeared into the forest.

Exam Tip: List the sequence of the elephant's actions after the loud sound to provide a complete answer.

Question 1. Which word in the passage means 'idea' ?
A. echoed
B. trick
C. experience
D. softly
Answer: (B) trick
In simple words: In the story, the word that means 'a thought or plan' is 'trick'.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to context clues when identifying synonyms in a passage; they often reveal the true meaning.

Question 2. The boys felt
A. happy
B. sad
C. excited
D. relieved
Answer: (D) relieved
In simple words: After a stressful situation, the boys experienced a sense of comfort and ease.

Exam Tip: Understand the emotional shifts in characters to correctly identify their feelings at different points in the narrative.

Question 3. The elephant thought that the boys had a
A. balloon
B. bag
C. gun
D. stick
Answer: (C) gun
In simple words: The elephant incorrectly believed that the boys possessed a weapon, like a gun.

Exam Tip: Focus on character perception versus reality, especially when an animal reacts based on a misunderstanding.

Question 4. The boys had a ..........experience.
A. thrilling
B. exciting
C. happy
D. sad
Answer: (A) thrilling
In simple words: The boys had a very exciting and suspenseful adventure.

Exam Tip: Choose adjectives that best capture the overall mood and intensity of the experience described in the story.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the brackets.
Answer:
(1) Nitin won the race. He is **happy**.
(2) Mona is alone at home. She is **lonely**.
(3) I have got good marks. I am **satisfied**.
(4) Anand cheated in the test. He is feeling **guilty**.
(5) Father was **surprised** when he saw me at his office.
(6) This is a **lonely** place.
(7) Manu is **confident** that he will win the race.
(8) Are you **confident** that you can eat 10 ice-creams.
(9) Jaymin is **bored** of playing cricket.
(10) Father is **happy** that I have won the match.
(11) Anil has got less marks. He is **sad**.
(12) This is a **thick** book.
(13) He saw the unfair treatment. He was **angry**.
(14) The forest has many **wild** animals.
(15) She moved to a new city and felt **lonely**.
In simple words: For each sentence, pick the best word from the list to describe the feeling or state. Make sure the word fits what is happening in the sentence.

Exam Tip: When filling in blanks, always read the entire sentence to understand the context and ensure the chosen word makes logical sense, especially with emotions.

3. Fill in the blanks with 'How many' or 'How much'.
Answer:
(1) **How many** pencils do you want?
(2) **How much** water is there in the river?
(3) **How much** tea will you bring?
(4) **How many** boys are there in the class?
(5) **How much** sugar is there in the cup?
(6) **How much** is this packet of sweets?
(7) **How many** balloons are there?
(8) **How much** petrol is there in the can?
(9) **How many** books can you read in a day?
(10) **How much** is this ice-cream?
(11) **How many** days are there in a week?
(12) **How much** money do you want?
(13) **How many** chocolates can you eat?
(14) **How much** is the cost of this dress?
(15) **How much** butter is there in the packet?
In simple words: Use 'How many' for things you can count, like pencils or balloons. Use 'How much' for things you cannot easily count individually, like water, sugar, or money.

Exam Tip: Remember the rule for countable versus uncountable nouns when deciding between "How many" and "How much."

4. Read the passage and answer the questions.

People worship King Mahabali because he was a very just, kind and popular king. People were happy. They loved and worshipped him like God. The gods did not like this. They took away his kingdom and removed him from there. But the king loved his people very much. He said to the gods, “Please allow me to see my people.” The gods granted his wish. So King Mahabali visits his people once in a year. People celebrate this visit as Onam.

Question 1. What did the Gods not like ?
Answer: The deities did not approve that people adored King Mahabali and revered him as a divine being.
In simple words: The Gods were not pleased that people loved King Mahabali and worshipped him like a deity.

Exam Tip: When asked about what a character (or group) did not like, clearly state their specific disapproval as mentioned in the text.

Question 2. What did the Gods do?
Answer: The deities seized the monarch's realm and displaced him from that location.
In simple words: The Gods took King Mahabali's kingdom away and made him leave.

Exam Tip: For action-oriented questions, list the key actions taken by the specified characters directly from the passage.

Question 3. King Mahabali was a .......... king.
Answer: King Mahabali was a fair, benevolent, and well-liked ruler.
In simple words: King Mahabali was a just, kind, and popular king.

Exam Tip: Use descriptive adjectives from the passage to characterize individuals or things accurately.

Question 4. Which word in the passage means 'allowed' ?
A. worshipped
B. granted
C. celebrated
Answer: (B) granted
In simple words: In the text, the word 'granted' means the same as 'allowed'.

Exam Tip: To find a synonym in a passage, look for words that fit the context of "allowed" or "given permission."

Question 5. People celebrate the king's visit as
Answer: Individuals commemorate the monarch's arrival as Onam.
In simple words: People celebrate the king's annual visit as Onam.

Exam Tip: Ensure your answer clearly states the name of the celebration mentioned in the passage.

5. What will you say in the following situations ? Use the expressions given in the brackets.

Question 1. Your friend has caught a chain-snatcher.
Answer: When your friend catches someone stealing a chain, you would exclaim "Well done!"
In simple words: Bravo!

Exam Tip: Use expressions that convey strong approval or admiration for a brave or successful action.

Question 2. You have forgotten to do your homework.
Answer: If you forgot to complete your school work, you would say "Oh dear!"
In simple words: Oh, no!

Exam Tip: Select an expression that reflects regret or dismay about a forgotten task.

Question 3. You are pushed by a friend.
Answer: If a friend pushes you, you would cry out "Ow!"
In simple words: Ouch!

Exam Tip: Choose an exclamation that indicates sudden pain or discomfort.

Question 4. Anuj is going for a match.
Answer: When Anuj departs for a game, you would wish him "Good luck!"
In simple words: Best of luck!

Exam Tip: Offer a standard phrase of encouragement and good wishes for a competition.

Question 5. You have won the first prize in a competition.
Answer: Upon winning the top award in a contest, you would express "Amazing! I find this hard to believe!"
In simple words: Wow! I can't believe it!

Exam Tip: Use an expression that conveys intense excitement and disbelief at achieving a significant success.

Question 6. You hear about your friend's accident.
Answer: Learning about your friend's mishap, you would utter "Oh dear!"
In simple words: Oh, God!

Exam Tip: Choose an expression that signifies shock, concern, or distress upon hearing bad news.

Question 7. India lost the match by 1 run.
Answer: If India loses the game by one point, you would lament "Oh no!"
In simple words: Alas!

Exam Tip: Use an expression that indicates sadness or disappointment for a close loss.

Question 8. You are lost in a jungle.
Answer: If you are disoriented in a forest, you would exclaim "Oh dear!"
In simple words: Oh, God!

Exam Tip: Pick an expression that conveys fear, desperation, or a plea for help in a dangerous situation.

Question 9. You are watching the sunset.
Answer: Observing the evening sun, you would remark "How lovely!"
In simple words: How beautiful!

Exam Tip: Use an expression that clearly conveys appreciation for something aesthetically pleasing.

Question 10. Your cousin introduces you to a friend.
Answer: When your relative introduces a new acquaintance, you would say "Pleased to meet you."
In simple words: Nice to meet you.

Exam Tip: Use a polite and standard greeting when introduced to someone new.

Question 11. Mother has given you a good suggestion.
Answer: After your mother offers a great piece of advice, you would think "What a fantastic thought!"
In simple words: What a wonderful idea!

Exam Tip: Choose an expression that indicates strong approval and enthusiasm for a good idea.

Question 12. You slipped and fell down. You have hurt your hand.
Answer: If you fall and injure your hand, you would cry out "Ow!"
In simple words: Ouch!

Exam Tip: Select an exclamation that expresses immediate physical pain.