GSEB Class 9 English Solutions Chapter 1 Cheetahs Tears

(A) Read the passage.

One day, Rosy went to a grocery shop to buy a packet of bread. When she saw that the shopkeeper was busy with some other customers, she stole some toffees from a jar. When she got back home, her mother asked her where she had got the toffees from. Rosy told her mother the truth. Her mother said, “It's really very bad to steal. The shopkeeper might not be looking at you, but dishonesty destroys faith in people. So, one should never steal or lie.” Rosy understood the words of her mother and went back to the shop to return the toffees to the shopkeeper. Rosy: I am sorry for what I did.

Collect stories or incidents on the importance of honesty and share them in the class.

My father came home by rickshaw. He paid the fare and entered the house. He realized he had forgotten his mobile in the rickshaw. Father ran back to the gate, but the rickshaw had already left. Father had not seen the vehicle number also. He was very upset. Later, when we were having our dinner, the doorbell rang. I opened the door. A man was standing there. He said that he was a rickshaw driver. He had found a mobile in his rickshaw. He called up the last few numbers that father had called up. At last, someone from father's office told him father's name and gave him our address. So he had come to return the mobile. We all were very happy to see his honesty.

Father tried a taxi to reach my uncle's house. When we reached there, we paid the fare and took our luggage. The taxi left. When we reached uncle's house, mother realized that we had left one suitcase in the taxi! We thought since we had pasted our name, address, and phone numbers on each suitcase, the taxi driver might see it and call us. But the whole day passed, and we got no call. We had lost our suitcase! My faith and trust in people was shaken. I wish people would understand the importance of honesty.

(B) Read the following information about the Zulu tribe.

Location: KwaZulu – Natal province of South Africa
Population: 9.2 million
Language: IsiZulu, Zulu, English
Religion: Mixture of traditional beliefs and Christianity
Rites: Birth, puberty, marriage and death
Clothing: Beads, amabheshu, goat skin band, isidwaba
Food: Vegetables and fruits, boiled meat, grains and insects
Sports: Soccer, swimming, maphakathi
Crafts & hobbies: Weaving, beads-work, crafts-making, pottery

Now write about the Zulu tribe. You can begin like this: Zulu is a well-known African tribe. This tribe is mainly found in the KwaZulu – Natal province of South Africa. The Zulu population is about 9.2 million. The languages spoken there are IsiZulu, Zulu, and English. They follow Christianity, but also have traditional beliefs. They perform many rites at the time of birth, puberty, marriage, and death. The Zulu tribe usually wears things made from beads, amabheshu, goat skin band, and isidwaba.

Their food consists mainly of vegetables and fruits, boiled meat, grains, and insects. They like to play soccer, swimming, and maphakathi. They also do a lot of weaving, beads-work, crafts-making, and pottery.

Vocabulary

Question 1. Fill in the blanks using the words given in the brackets.
(What a shame!, Bravo!, Well done!, Congratulations!, Alas!, Best of Luck!)
(1) Vibhuti copied answers in the examination.
(2) Jatin bandaged an injured dog on the street.
(3) Karim is going to appear for the interview for the post of the General Manager.
(4) Dipti scored 92% in the final exam.
(5) Naren completed his homework very well.
(6) Khushali failed in the last test.
Answer:
(1) Vibhuti copied answers in the examination. -What a shame!
(2) Jatin bandaged an injured dog on the street. -Well done!
(3) Karim is going to appear for the interview for the post of the General Manager. -Best of Luck!
(4) Dipti scored 92% in the final exam. - Congratulations!
(5) Naren completed his homework very well. - Bravo!
(6) Khushali failed in the last test. -Alas!
In simple words: Read the situation and choose the most suitable emotional or congratulatory phrase from the given options to complete each sentence.

Exam Tip: Understand the context of each sentence (e.g., success, failure, bad deed) to pick the most appropriate phrase. Words like "Bravo!" and "Congratulations!" are for achievements, while "Alas!" and "What a shame!" are for negative situations.

Question 2. Replace the underlined words with the words having the opposite meanings from the brackets.
(large, easy, beautiful, comfortable, sad, wicked, lazy)
(1) When the captain and the team got down from the train, a small crowd gathered to welcome them. When the captain and the team got down from the train, a large crowd gathered to welcome them.
(2) When the question paper is difficult, the students seem happy. When the question paper is easy, the students seem happy.
(3) He is very noble so people hate him. He is very wicked so people hate him.

Last week, I travelled by the Rajdhani Express in the AC coach. My journey was quite comfortable.

(5) Bindu is happy because she got less marks in the test. Bindu is sad because she got less marks in the test.
(6) Some active citizens do not use dustbin to dump rubbish at public places. Some lazy citizens do not use dustbin to dump rubbish at public places.
(7) The ugly sight of nature always attracts us. The beautiful sight of nature always attracts us.
Answer:
(1) When the captain and the team got down from the train, a small crowd gathered to welcome them. When the captain and the team got down from the train, a large crowd gathered to welcome them.
(2) When the question paper is difficult, the students seem happy. When the question paper is easy, the students seem happy.
(3) He is very noble so people hate him. He is very wicked so people hate him.

Last week, I travelled by the Rajdhani Express in the AC coach. My journey was quite uncomfortable.

(5) Bindu is happy because she got less marks in the test. Bindu is sad because she got less marks in the test.
(6) Some active citizens do not use dustbin to dump rubbish at public places. Some lazy citizens do not use dustbin to dump rubbish at public places.
(7) The ugly sight of nature always attracts us. The beautiful sight of nature always attracts us.
In simple words: For each sentence, swap the underlined word with a word from the given list that means the opposite. Make sure the new word fits naturally in the sentence.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the context of the sentence to choose the most fitting antonym from the provided options. Reading the sentence aloud with the new word helps ensure it sounds correct.

Question 3. Select the proper words from the brackets and use them at the correct places
(herd, meadows, sparkled, envied, habitat, stains, wicked, tribe)
(1) The Giant was so wicked that he didn't allow the children to play in his garden.
(2) Yesterday, Raj's pen leaked in his pocket, so his shirt had blue stains.
(3) All the members of the tribe decided to send Edie out of the village for his misdeed.
(4) Nirali's papa bought her a bicycle, so her younger brother envied her.
(5) If you visit any village in monsoon, you will find lush green meadows.
(6) Krishna played on his flute and within a minute, a herd of his cows rushed to him.
(7) Dipti was thinking how to get rid of the situation. Suddenly, her eyes sparkled with an idea.
Answer:
(1) The Giant was so wicked that he didn't allow the children to play in his garden.
(2) Yesterday, Raj's pen leaked in his pocket, so his shirt had blue stains.
(3) All the members of the tribe decided to send Edie out of the village for his misdeed.
(4) Nirali's papa bought her a bicycle, so her younger brother envied her.
(5) If you visit any village in monsoon, you will find lush green meadows.
(6) Krishna played on his flute and within a minute, a herd of his cows rushed to him.
(7) Dipti was thinking how to get rid of the situation. Suddenly, her eyes sparkled with an idea.
In simple words: Read each sentence carefully and pick the correct word from the list in brackets that best completes the meaning of the sentence.

Exam Tip: Consider the context and meaning of each sentence to choose the most suitable word. Some words might sound similar, but only one will fit the exact meaning required.

Comprehension

Question 1. What do you feel when you read these sentences? Write Well done! or How sad! or What a shame!. Follow the example.
Example: The female cheetah crawled silently, leapt and caught a deer. - How sad!
(1) Edie decided to steal a cheetah - cub.
(2) Edie threw his net over the cubs and caught them.
(3) But alas! The mother cheetah could not find her young ones.
(4) Shanno took the cubs on his shoulder and returned them to the mother.
(5) She could not find her dear babies.
(6) The Zulu hunters decided to drive Edie away from their village.
Answer:
Example: The female cheetah crawled silently, leapt and caught a deer. - How sad!
(1) Edie decided to steal a cheetah - cub. -What a shame!
(2) Edie threw his net over the cubs and caught them. - How sad!
(3) But alas! The mother cheetah could not find her young ones. - How sad!
(4) Shanno took the cubs on his shoulder and returned them to the mother. -Well done!
(5) She could not find her dear babies. - How sad!
(6) The Zulu hunters decided to drive Edie away from their village. - Well done!
In simple words: Read each statement and decide if it describes a good action, a sad event, or a shameful act. Then, write the appropriate feeling next to it.

Exam Tip: Understand the moral implications or emotional impact of each action described in the sentence to correctly assign "Well done!", "How sad!", or "What a shame!".

Question 2. Arrange the following phrases in a sequence that can show how Edie's thought of an easy way to hunt resulted in catching the cubs. Write the number of each phrase in the brackets.
(1) seeing deer
(2) cubs got meal
(3) thought about a hunter like the cheetah
(4) used a net
(5) saw a female cheetah crawling
(6) decided to catch and train
(7) envied the cubs
(8) leapt and caught the deer
(9) easy way to get deer
(10) caught the cubs
Answer:
(1) seeing deer [1]
(9) easy way to get deer [2]
(5) saw a female cheetah crawling [3]
(8) leapt and caught the deer [4]
(2) cubs got meal [5]
(7) envied the cubs [6]
(3) thought about a hunter like the cheetah [7]
(6) decided to catch and train [8]
(4) used a net [9]
(10) caught the cubs [10]
In simple words: Put the events in the order they happened, showing how Edie thought of a simple hunting method and then captured the cubs.

Exam Tip: Carefully re-read the story to identify the chronological order of Edie's thoughts and actions related to hunting and capturing the cubs. Look for keywords that indicate sequence, like "first," "then," "after," etc.

Question 3. Now write down the most important eight phrases which tells the story about the stains on the cheetah's cheeks. Start from the mother cheetah's return for the stream.
(1) The mother cheetah returned from the stream.
(2) She did not find her cubs.
(3) She looked all around.
(4) She became angry and jumped wildly.
(5) Alas! She could not find her dear babies.
(6) She became sad and started crying.
(7) She cried for the whole night till the next evening.
(8) The mother cheetah had stains on her face.
Answer:
(1) The mother cheetah returned from the stream.
(2) She did not find her cubs.
(3) She looked all around.
(4) She became angry and jumped wildly.
(5) Alas! She could not find her dear babies.
(6) She became sad and started crying.
(7) She cried for the whole night till the next evening.
(8) The mother cheetah had stains on her face.
In simple words: Write the eight main parts of the story, in order, that explain how the mother cheetah's tears caused stains on her face after her cubs were taken.

Exam Tip: Focus on the emotional journey of the mother cheetah and the direct actions that lead to the "stains on her cheeks." Ensure the points are clear, concise, and in correct order.

4. Answer the questions.

Question 1. Which sentences in the text show that Edie was a lazy hunter?
Answer: Edie's thoughts, "These deer are really wonderful, but I have to run a lot to catch one of them. Can't there be an easy way to get one?" show that he was a lazy hunter.
In simple words: Edie's wish for a simple way to hunt, avoiding hard work, shows he was a lazy hunter.

Exam Tip: When asked to identify evidence from text, quote or accurately paraphrase the specific lines that support your answer.

Question 2. Edie decided to catch a cub. Why?
Answer: Edie decided to catch a cub and train it to hunt for him, so he would not have to work hard himself.
In simple words: Edie wanted to capture a cub to teach it to hunt for him, making his own life easier.

Exam Tip: Clearly state Edie's intention and the reason behind it, focusing on his desire for convenience and lack of effort.

Question 3. Why was it safe for Edie to steal a cub?
Answer: It was safe for Edie to steal a cub because he knew that a cheetah never attacks a man, so he felt no personal danger.
In simple words: Edie felt safe stealing a cub because he knew cheetahs don't attack humans.

Exam Tip: State the direct reason for Edie's sense of security, which comes from his knowledge of cheetah behavior towards humans.

Question 4. How did Edie catch the cubs?
Answer: Edie threw a net over the cubs and caught them, securing them for his plan.
In simple words: Edie used a net to trap and catch the cubs.

Exam Tip: Describe the specific method Edie used to capture the cubs, as stated in the text.

Question 5. How did the mother cheetah react when he didn't find her young ones?
Answer: First, she became angry and jumped wildly. Then she became sad and started crying, and she cried for the whole night until the next evening.
In simple words: The mother cheetah got angry and jumped wildly when she couldn't find her cubs, then she became sad and cried all night until the next morning.

Exam Tip: Detail the sequence of emotions and actions of the mother cheetah, from anger to sadness and prolonged crying.

Question 6. "I hate you. You are wicked and lazy." Who said this and to whom?
Answer: These words were said by Shanno to Edie, expressing strong disapproval of his actions.
In simple words: Shanno said these harsh words to Edie.

Exam Tip: Identify both the speaker and the recipient of the quote accurately from the story.

Question 7. How, according to Shanno, did Edie bring dishonour to the Zulu tribe?
Answer: A Zulu hunter hunted with his own strength and skill. But Edie was lazy and wicked. He stole the cubs and broke the rules of the tribe. Thus, he brought dishonour to the whole tribe.
In simple words: Shanno said Edie shamed the tribe by being lazy, wicked, stealing cubs, and breaking their hunting rules.

Exam Tip: Explain the specific actions and character traits of Edie that, according to Shanno, violated the tribe's values and led to dishonour.

Question 8. What was the result of the long weeping of the mother cheetah?
Answer: The tribesmen decided to drive away Edie from their village forever. Also, the long weeping of the mother cheetah had stained her face forever.
In simple words: The mother cheetah's long crying caused dark stains on her face, and it also led to the tribesmen banishing Edie from the village.

Exam Tip: Provide both direct and indirect consequences of the mother cheetah's weeping, including its physical impact and its role in the tribe's decision.

Question 9. What is the message of the story 'Cheetah's Tears'?
Answer: The message of the story 'Cheetah's Tears' is that, like human beings, even animals have feelings. They love their young ones and can cry when they lose them, showing their deep emotional bonds.
In simple words: The story teaches that animals, like people, have feelings and feel deep sadness when they lose their babies.

Exam Tip: Focus on the main moral or lesson conveyed by the story, emphasizing the shared emotional capacity between humans and animals, especially parental love.

Question 5. Read the facts about the cheetah from the text and complete the table.
Answer:

Exam Tip: When completing tables from text, make sure to extract precise information for each category and present it clearly and concisely in the correct cell.

Question 6. Complete the statements using appropriate words or group of words from the text.
(1) Edie wanted an easy life.
(2) Edie envied the cheetah cubs because they got their food without any effort.
(3) Edie thought that he would train the cubs to hunt for him and his life would be very comfortable then.
(4) The mother cheetah went on crying until her tears made dark stains on her cheeks.
(5) According to Shanno, a hunter must hunt with his own strength and skill.
(6) Edie had brought dishonour to the whole tribe by stealing the cubs and breaking the rules of the tribe.
Answer:
(1) Edie wanted an easy life.
(2) Edie envied the cheetah cubs because they got their food without any effort.
(3) Edie thought that he would train the cubs to hunt for him and his life would be very comfortable then.
(4) The mother cheetah went on crying until her tears made dark stains on her cheeks.
(5) According to Shanno, a hunter must hunt with his own strength and skill.
(6) Edie had brought dishonour to the whole tribe by stealing the cubs and breaking the rules of the tribe.
In simple words: Fill in the missing parts of each sentence using specific words or groups of words taken directly from the story.

Exam Tip: Read each statement carefully and recall the exact phrasing used in the text to complete it correctly. Avoid adding or changing words.

7. Discuss these with your friends and teacher in the class : (You may use mother tongue.) (Classroom discussion)

(1) What do you think about 'earning without effort'?
(2) Do you justify Edie's act of catching the cubs? Why?
(3) Every tribe has its own traditions. Find out some traditions of the adivasis of the Dangs and Panchmahals.
(4) What would you like to be – Edie or Shanno? Give reasons for your choice.
(5) What would you have done if you were Edie?

Language Practice

1. Read the following story and notice the underlined words.

A group of frogs was travelling through the jungle, when two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep it was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump out of the pit with all of their efforts. The other frogs kept telling them not to try, as they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs followed what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the group of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He began jumping even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog explained to them that he was deaf he thought they were encouraging him to jump out of the pit all the time.

Use the underlined words to answer these questions in full sentences. Encircle that word in the answer.
Example : Did two frogs fall into a pit? Answer: Yes, two frogs (fell), into a pit.

Question 1. Did both the frogs try to jump out?
Answer: Yes, both the frogs (tried) to jump out.
In simple words: Yes, both frogs made an attempt to jump out.

Exam Tip: For 'yes/no' questions, provide a clear 'yes' or 'no' followed by a complete sentence using the relevant action verb from the question, ensuring it's in the correct tense.

Question 2. Did the other frogs keep telling the two frogs not to try?
Answer: Yes, the other frogs (kept) telling the two frogs not to try.
In simple words: Yes, the other frogs continued to tell them not to try.

Exam Tip: Confirm the action of the other frogs and use the past tense of the main verb in your answer.

Question 3. Did the second frog stop jumping?
Answer: No, the second frog (continued) to jump. OR No, the second frog (did not stop) jumping.
In simple words: No, the second frog kept jumping without stopping.

Exam Tip: Clearly state whether the action stopped or continued, using the appropriate past tense verb.

Question 4. Did the second frog listen to what the other frogs said?
Answer: No, the second frog (did not listen) to what the other frogs said.
In simple words: No, the second frog did not pay attention to what the other frogs were saying.

Exam Tip: Directly answer the 'did' question with a 'yes' or 'no' and support it with the correct action or lack thereof from the story.

Question 5. Did the second frog explain that he was deaf?
Answer: Yes, the second frog (explained) that he was deaf.
In simple words: Yes, the second frog told them that he couldn't hear.

Exam Tip: State the 'yes' or 'no' and then confirm the frog's action, using the past tense verb 'explained'.

2. Work in pairs and complete these :
dialogues using was / wasn't or were / weren't.

Example: A: Where were you in the evening yesterday after school hours? B: I was at my cousin's house.

Question (1) A : Where were you at 9.00 in the morning yesterday? B : I was in bed as it was Sunday.
Answer: B: I was in bed as it was Sunday.
In simple words: Complete the dialogue by using 'was' or 'wasn't' correctly for the singular subject 'I' and 'it'.

Exam Tip: Remember to use 'was' for singular subjects (I, he, she, it) and 'were' for plural subjects (you, we, they) in past tense questions and statements.

Question (2) A: Were you present in the classs yesterday? B: Yes, I was.
Answer: B: Yes, I was.
In simple words: Complete the dialogue by using 'was' correctly to match the singular subject 'I' in the answer.

Exam Tip: When answering a 'Were you...' question with 'Yes, I...', always use 'was' as the auxiliary verb.

Question (3) A: Was Sardar Patel the first Prime Minister of India? B: No, he wasn't. It was Jawaharlal Nehru.
Answer: B: No, he wasn't. It was Jawaharlal Nehru.
In simple words: Complete the dialogue by using 'wasn't' for the negative answer and 'was' to state the correct Prime Minister.

Exam Tip: For historical facts, use 'was' or 'wasn't' for singular subjects and provide the accurate information if the initial statement is incorrect.

Question (4) A : Was Yuvraj Singh a part of the Indian cricket team during the World Cup 2015? B: No, he wasn't.
Answer: B: No, he wasn't.
In simple words: Complete the dialogue by using 'wasn't' correctly for the negative answer about the singular subject 'he'.

Exam Tip: When answering a negative 'Was he...' question, 'wasn't' is the correct short form.

Question (5) A : Was there power cut at your place yesterday? B: No, there wasn't. In fact, we watched a movie last night.
Answer: B: No, there wasn't. In fact, we watched a movie last night.
In simple words: Complete the dialogue using 'wasn't' to show there was no power cut, as confirmed by watching a movie.

Exam Tip: The phrase "there was/were" uses 'was' for singular nouns (power cut) and 'were' for plural nouns.

Question (6) A : Were there guests at your home last Sunday? B: Yes, there were. They were my s brother's friends.
Answer: B: Yes, there were. They were my brother's friends.
In simple words: Complete the dialogue using 'were' for the plural subject 'guests' and 'they'.

Exam Tip: Use 'were' when the subject is plural, like "guests" or "they," in both questions and answers.

Question (7) A: Were you a part of the school's cultural programme last year? B:Yes, I was. I performed a folk dance.
Answer: B:Yes, I was. I performed a folk dance.
In simple words: Complete the dialogue using 'was' to affirm participation in the cultural program.

Exam Tip: When answering a 'Were you...' question in the affirmative, use 'Yes, I was.'

Question (8) A : Was Sanskrit compulsory for you in class 8? B: Yes, it was.
Answer: B: Yes, it was.
In simple words: Complete the dialogue using 'was' to confirm that Sanskrit was a mandatory subject.

Exam Tip: For questions about 'it' (referring to a subject), use 'was' for the singular subject.

3. Ask these questions to your teacher. Write the action and main information from your teacher's answers.

Examples:
(i) When did India become an independent s nation? Answer: India became an independent nation in 1947.
(ii) What did you teach in the last class? Answer: I taught English and Maths.

Question 1. Who was India's first Prime Minister?
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first Prime Minister.
In simple words: Jawaharlal Nehru held the position of India's first Prime Minister.

Exam Tip: When asked about a historical figure's title, provide the full name and title clearly.

Question 2. Who was India's first President?
Answer: Rajendra Prasad was India's first President.
In simple words: Rajendra Prasad became India's first President.

Exam Tip: State the name of the individual who held the specified position in Indian history.

Question 3. When did Gujarat become a separate S state ?
Answer: Gujarat became a separate state in 1960.
In simple words: Gujarat achieved its status as a distinct state during the year 1960.

Exam Tip: Provide the exact year when Gujarat was established as a separate state.

Question 4. When did you join this school?
Answer: I joined this school in 2002.
In simple words: I started attending this school in 2002.

Exam Tip: Provide a specific year for when one joined the school. This is a personal question, so a direct year is best.

Question 5. When did you reach the school yesterday?
Answer: I reached school at 8 o'clock yesterday.
In simple words: I arrived at school yesterday at 8 AM.

Exam Tip: Specify the exact time of arrival at school on the previous day.

Question 6. What time did you return home yesterday?
Answer: I returned home at 3 o'clock.
In simple words: I came back home at 3 PM yesterday.

Exam Tip: State the precise time of returning home yesterday.

Question 7. Did you visit any new place during your last summer vacation?
Answer: Yes, I visited a new place during my last summer vacation.
In simple words: Yes, I went to a new location during my last summer break.

Exam Tip: A simple 'yes' followed by confirmation of the action is sufficient for such a question.

Question 8. What places did you visit during last vacation?
Answer: I visited Jaipur during my last summer vacation.
In simple words: I traveled to Jaipur on my previous summer break.

Exam Tip: Name a specific place that was visited during the last vacation period.

Question 9. With whom did you go there ?
Answer: I went there with my family.
In simple words: I traveled to that location with my family members.

Exam Tip: Identify the companions who joined the trip.

Question 10. How long did you stay there?
Answer: I stayed there for five days.
In simple words: My visit lasted for five days.

Exam Tip: State the duration of the stay in terms of days or weeks.

Question 11. What did you see there?
Answer: I saw the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and other historical sites.
In simple words: I visited Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and other important places.

Exam Tip: List a few notable attractions or sights observed at the visited place.

Question 4. (A) Read the sentences and questions in pair. Look at the figure.
Did play played
Did come came
Question 1. Did you play football yesterday in the morning?
Question 2. Did Jay come late to school last Monday?
Answer:
Question 1. Did you play football yesterday in the morning? We played football yesterday in the morning.
Question 2. Did Jay come late to school last Monday? Jay came late to school last Monday.
In simple words: For each question, change the verb from its base form to its past tense form to create a full answer.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the auxiliary verb "did" in the question, which indicates that the main verb in the answer should be in its simple past tense form.

Question 3. Did you watch the movie last week?
Answer: I watched the movie last week.
In simple words: Yes, I saw the film last week.

Exam Tip: Ensure the verb in your answer is in the correct past tense form, matching the "did" in the question.

Question (B) Now fill in the blanks to complete the sentences and questions.
Did sing - sang
Did see - saw
(1) Did the yellow bird sing a song yesterday morning? The yellow bird sang a song yesterday morning.
(2) Did you see my brother during recess? I saw your brother during recess.
(3) Did you hear the terrifying noise last night? I heard the terrifying noise last night.
(4) Did you visit the fun fair last Sunday? I visited the fun fair last Sunday.
(5) Did you attend the Panchayat meeting last weekend? I attended the Panchayat meeting last weekend.
Answer:
(1) Did the yellow bird sing a song yesterday morning? The yellow bird sang a song yesterday morning.
(2) Did you see my brother during recess? I saw your brother during recess.
(3) Did you hear the terrifying noise last night? I heard the terrifying noise last night.
(4) Did you visit the fun fair last Sunday? I visited the fun fair last Sunday.
(5) Did you attend the Panchayat meeting last weekend? I attended the Panchayat meeting last weekend.
In simple words: Complete each sentence by using the past tense form of the verb provided, based on whether the question used "Did sing" or "Did see".

Exam Tip: Remember that 'did' in a question requires the main verb in the answer to be in its simple past tense form (e.g., 'sing' becomes 'sang', 'see' becomes 'saw', 'hear' becomes 'heard', 'visit' becomes 'visited', 'attend' becomes 'attended').

(C) Work in pairs. Ask your partner these questions and gather the ? information about your friend. Then present it to your class.

Name of your friend:

Question (1) In which year were you born?
Answer: He/She was born in 2010.
In simple words: State the year your friend was born.

Exam Tip: Provide a realistic birth year. This is a simple factual answer about one's personal information.

Question (2) At what age did you start going to school?
Answer: I started going to school at the age of 5.
In simple words: State the age at which you began attending school.

Exam Tip: Give a common age for starting school. This is a personal factual answer.

Question (3) What was your first school's name?
Answer: The name of his / her first school was Sunshine Public School.
In simple words: State the name of your first school.

Exam Tip: Provide a plausible name for a primary school. This is a personal factual answer.

Question (4) What games did you play in school at that time?
Answer: He/She played hide-and-seek and kho-kho.
In simple words: State some games you used to play during your school days.

Exam Tip: Name common games played by children in school. This is a personal factual answer.

Question (5) Who was your best friend then?
Answer: His/Her best friend was Riya.
In simple words: State the name of your closest friend during that period.

Exam Tip: Provide a common name for a friend. This is a personal factual answer.

Question 5. (A) Work in pairs and complete the sentences given below. Use the negative forms of the underlined words.
Example : I liked the food but I didn't like the service of this hotel.
(1) I enjoyed the movie but I didn't enjoy the songs.
(2) She found her phone but she didn't find her keys.
(3) My father brought a cake but he didn't bring cold drinks.
(4) My sister sang the prayer song very well but she didn't sing the welcome song so well.
(5) The principal announced the exam dates but he didn't announce the dates for vacation.
(6) Our school won the cricket match but it didn't win the hockey match.
(7) The school required teaching staff but it didn't require administrative staff.
(8) The police caught the thieves but it didn't catch their leader.
(9) Asma drank the glass of milk but she didn't drink the syrup.
(10) Dishaan finished his drawing homework but he didn't finish his Maths homework.
Answer:
(1) I enjoyed the movie but I didn't enjoy the songs.
(2) She found her phone but she didn't find her keys.
(3) My father brought a cake but he didn't bring cold drinks.
(4) My sister sang the prayer song very well but she didn't sing the welcome song so well.
(5) The principal announced the exam dates but he didn't announce the dates for vacation.
(6) Our school won the cricket match but it didn't win the hockey match.
(7) The school required teaching staff but it didn't require administrative staff.
(8) The police caught the thieves but it didn't catch their leader.
(9) Asma drank the glass of milk but she didn't drink the syrup.
(10) Dishaan finished his drawing homework but he didn't finish his Maths homework.
In simple words: For each sentence, use the opposite (negative) form of the underlined verb to complete the second part of the statement, keeping the meaning logical.

Exam Tip: To form the negative past tense, use 'didn't' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., 'didn't like', 'didn't enjoy').

Question (B) Work in pairs. Ask your partner these questions and complete the table given below. Your partner will answer in 'Yes' or 'No'. Write the responses in the table below.

Exam Tip: Fill in the table consistently with 'Yes' or 'No' for each activity, providing a complete record of your partner's responses.

Question 1. Did you take breakfast yesterday?
Answer: Yes, I took breakfast yesterday.
In simple words: Yes, I had my breakfast yesterday.

Exam Tip: When answering 'did you' questions, always start with 'Yes, I did' or 'No, I didn't' followed by the full sentence.

Question 2. Did you say your prayers yesterday?
Answer: No, I didn't say my prayers yesterday.
In simple words: No, I did not pray yesterday.

Exam Tip: Use the negative form of the verb correctly when the answer is 'No'.

Question 3. Did you play cricket yesterday?
Answer: Yes, I played cricket yesterday.
In simple words: Yes, I played cricket yesterday.

Exam Tip: Remember to use the past tense of the main verb (e.g., played) when answering about past actions.

Question 4. Did you read newspapers yesterday?
Answer: No, I didn't read newspapers yesterday.
In simple words: No, I did not read any newspapers yesterday.

Exam Tip: Practice forming negative sentences in the simple past tense.

Question 5. Did you visit your friend yesterday?
Answer: Yes, I visited my friend yesterday.
In simple words: Yes, I went to see my friend yesterday.

Exam Tip: Ensure consistency in tense when answering questions about past events.

Question 6. Did you go to the market yesterday?
Answer: Yes, I went to the market yesterday.
In simple words: Yes, I visited the market yesterday.

Exam Tip: The past tense of "go" is "went". Use it correctly in your answers.

Question 7. Did you watch a film yesterday?
Answer: No, I didn't watch a film yesterday.
In simple words: No, I did not see a movie yesterday.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the auxiliary verb 'did' for past tense questions, and its negative form 'didn't'.

Question 8. Did you fight with your sister yesterday?
Answer: Yes, I fought with my sister yesterday.
In simple words: Yes, I had an argument with my sister yesterday.

Exam Tip: Recognize and use the correct irregular past tense forms of verbs, such as 'fought' for 'fight'.

Question 6. Complete the conversations using the appropriate forms of the verbs given in the brackets.
Answer:
(1) What did you do on the weekend?
I went to watch a movie.
It was fantastic.
(2) How was your weekend?
It was great!
I met some friends on Saturday and we went for shopping. We also visited a fun fair. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
(3) What did you do on Saturday night?
I had guests at home and I cooked dinner for them. Then we watched a programme on TV. And what did you do on the weekend?
In simple words: The conversations about weekend activities are completed by using the correct past tense forms of the verbs given.

Exam Tip: Always read the context carefully to determine the correct tense (past, present, or future) and form of the verb needed to complete conversations accurately.

Question 7. Work in a group of four or five. Sort out which actions and activities given in the box match with the situations given. Frame sentences as given in example.
Answer: This activity requires students to categorize various actions and activities into different situations like 'On a picnic', 'To the market', and 'To the museum'. They must then frame sentences based on these categories, following the provided example format.
In simple words: Students need to sort activities into groups like "picnic," "market," or "museum," and then create sentences for each, just like the example shows.

Exam Tip: When categorizing activities, consider the typical items or experiences associated with each location or event to ensure accurate placement. Pay attention to how the example sentences are structured to replicate the format.

Question 9. Frame a question for each of the answers given below. Use the question prompts given in the brackets for each statement.
Answer:
Example: The principal declared a holiday in the morning. (Who, What, When)
Who declared a holiday in the morning?
What did the principal declare in the morning?
When did the principal declare a holiday?
(1) Bhaskar sent an SMS to his friend an hour ago. (When, Whom, What)
When did Bhaskar send an SMS to his friend?
Whom did Bhaskar send an SMS an hour ago?
What did Bhaskar send to his friend an hour ago?
(2) Juhi drank orange juice for breakfast this morning. (Who, What, When)
Who drank orange juice for breakfast this morning?
What did Juhi drink for breakfast this morning?
When did Juhi drink orange juice?
(3) Mihir had lunch in the college canteen in the afternoon. (Who, What, When)
Who had lunch in the college canteen in the afternoon?
What did Mihir have in the college canteen in the afternoon?
When did Mihir have lunch in the college canteen?
In simple words: For each sentence and the given question words, create a question that can be answered by the original sentence.

Exam Tip: When framing questions, use the provided prompt words (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) to target specific information in the answer and ensure grammatical correctness.

Question 9. Frame a question for each of the answers given below. Use the question prompts given in the brackets for each statement.
Answer:
(4) Dolly's father bought a new car last week. (Who, What, When)
Who bought a new car last week?
What did Dolly's father buy last week?
When did Dolly's father buy a new car?
(5) The meeting ended very late yesterday. (What, When)
What ended very late yesterday?
When did the meeting end yesterday?
(6) The police went on a search operation at midnight. (Who, What, When)
Who went on a search operation at midnight?
What did the police do at midnight?
When did the police go on a search operation?
(7) The train got delayed by six hours. (What, How many)
What got delayed by six hours?
By how many hours was the train delayed?
(8) The Prime Minister announced a new life insurance policy this morning. (Who, What, When)
Who announced a new life insurance policy this morning?
What did the Prime Minister announce this morning?
When did the Prime Minister announce a new life insurance policy?
In simple words: Create a question for each part of the sentence using the 'Who, What, When, How' prompts given.

Exam Tip: Practice framing questions that are concise and directly target the information requested by the question prompt, ensuring the answer clearly flows from the original statement.

Question 1. You have found a baby monkey whose mother is missing. How will you help it? Read the suggestions and write what you will do.
Answer:
(1) First, I will put it at a safe place.
(2) Then I will give it some food.
(3) Thereafter, I will make it drink some water.
(4) Meanwhile, I will protect it from dogs.
(5) Then I will search for its mother.
(6) When the mother will see her baby, she is sure to run to it and hold it.
(7) I will feel happy to see the mother and the baby united.
In simple words: I would first secure the baby monkey, give it food and water, keep it safe from dogs, and then search for its mother, hoping for a happy reunion.

Exam Tip: When outlining a plan of action, structure your points logically and sequentially, clearly stating each step you would take.

Question 2. Read the facts about the tiger. Understand them with the help of your teacher. Then write a paragraph including all the details.
Answer: The tiger is a mammal that gives birth to cubs. It is a carnivore, meaning it eats meat. Tigers have a life span of 10-15 years. They have a long, thick, reddish coat with a white belly and a white and black tail. Their head and body measure about 1.5m to 1.8m, and their tail is 0.6m to 0.9m long. An adult tiger weighs between 100 and 300 kg. Tigers live in various habitats, from the Siberian Taiga to Indian forests and tropical mangroves. Their scientific name is Panthera Tigris. Tigers live alone and are not found in herds or families. They roam over a territory of up to 100 sq. km. Tigers attack their prey by knocking it down with their body weight and then biting its neck to kill it.
In simple words: The tiger is a meat-eating mammal that lives alone for 10-15 years. It has a reddish coat with black and white markings, measures up to 1.8m long, and weighs 100-300 kg. Tigers hunt by knocking prey down and biting the neck.

Exam Tip: When writing a descriptive paragraph based on facts, ensure all provided details are included and presented in a coherent, organized manner, covering physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior.

Question 3. Write about ten sentences on 'A Day in the Life of a Tribal (an adivasi).
Answer: A tribal person lives in a forest, and their day starts very early at dawn. They get up to eat and then head to the forest to collect wood, fetch fruits, or hunt animals. Some tribal people go to their small fields to grow crops or vegetables. A few might also take their cattle to graze. The women in the tribe also help the men with their work. In the evening, the community gathers to enjoy music and dance. They have their meals and then go to bed early, completing their day.
In simple words: A tribal day starts early in the forest, with people gathering food, hunting, or farming. Women help, and in the evening, they enjoy music and dance before resting.

Exam Tip: When describing a day in the life, focus on key activities from morning to evening, ensuring the sentences are clear and provide a comprehensive overview of daily routines.

Question 4. Gather information about any animal around your residence and fill the details in the table:
Answer:
Name: Bozo
Type: Alsatian (also known as the German Shepherd dog)
Size: Height: Male: 60-65 cm, Female: 55-60 cm
Weight: Male: 30-40 kg, Female: 22-32 kg
Habitat: It is known to belong to Germany.
It is a big dog that needs space to exercise and play. Therefore it needs plenty of room and a garden or yard in which he is more likely to be active. It can also be kept in an apartment.
Life span: 9-13 years
Life: They are used to track criminals, patrolling troubled areas and detection and holding of suspects. However, some keep them as pets also. They are also used as guide dogs by the blind.
In simple words: Bozo is a German Shepherd, a large dog needing lots of space. Males are 60-65cm, 30-40kg; females 55-60cm, 22-32kg. They live for 9-13 years and are used for police work, as pets, or guide dogs.

Exam Tip: When presenting information about an animal, include specific details on its type, physical characteristics (size, weight), origin, habitat needs, lifespan, and common uses or behaviors, organizing it clearly.

Question 1. Who was Edie?
Answer: Edie was a Zulu hunter.
In simple words: Edie was a hunter from the Zulu tribe.

Exam Tip: For direct questions about characters, always state their identity clearly and concisely.

Question 2. What did Edie see?
Answer: Edie saw a herd of deer grazing in the meadow.
In simple words: Edie saw a group of deer eating grass in the field.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to descriptive details in the text, such as 'herd' and 'meadow', to provide a complete answer.

Question 3. What did Edie think when he saw the deer?
Answer: Edie thought that he had to run a lot to catch one of those deer and wondered if there was an easy way to get a deer.
In simple words: Edie thought catching deer was hard work and wished for an easier method.

Exam Tip: When asked about a character's thoughts, rephrase their internal monologue into a clear, concise statement.

Question 1. How did a female cheetah catch a deer?
Answer: A female cheetah crawled silently closer to the grazing animals and then she leapt and caught a deer.
In simple words: The cheetah crept quietly, then jumped to catch the deer.

Exam Tip: Describe the sequence of actions clearly and accurately as presented in the passage.

Question 2. With whom did the cheetah enjoy the meal?
Answer: The cheetah enjoyed her meal with her two cubs.
In simple words: The cheetah ate her food with her two young ones.

Exam Tip: Identify all characters involved in the action to give a complete answer.

Question 1. Why did Edie envy the cubs?
Answer: Edie envied the cubs because they got their food without any effort.
In simple words: Edie felt jealous of the cubs because they got food easily.

Exam Tip: Link the character's emotion (envy) directly to the specific reason provided in the text (getting food without effort).

Question 2. What idea did Edie get?
Answer: Edie got the idea to have a hunter like the mother cheetah to hunt his food.
In simple words: Edie thought of using a cheetah like the mother to hunt for him.

Exam Tip: Focus on the core idea conceived by the character, expressing it clearly and succinctly.

Question 1. Why did Edie think of catching a cheetah-cub?
Answer: Edie thought of catching a cheetah-cub so that he could train it to hunt for him.
In simple words: Edie wanted to catch a cheetah cub to teach it to hunt prey for him.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the character's intention and the purpose behind their actions.

Question 2. Why was Edie pleased with his idea?
Answer: Edie was pleased with his idea because he thought that he would have to only order the cub to hunt a deer for him and thus his life would be very comfortable.
In simple words: Edie liked his idea because it meant he would live an easy life, just telling the cub what to hunt.

Exam Tip: Explain the direct consequence or benefit that the character anticipated from their plan, which made them happy.

Question 3. What did Edie decide to do?
Answer: Edie decided to follow the cubs and steal one.
In simple words: Edie chose to track the cubs and take one for himself.

Exam Tip: State the character's final decision or course of action as mentioned in the text.

Question 1. Why was it not dangerous for Edie to steal a cub?
Answer: From his experience Edie knew that a cheetah never attacks a man and so it was not dangerous to steal a cub.
In simple words: Edie knew cheetahs don't attack humans, so he felt safe taking a cub.

Exam Tip: Connect the character's previous knowledge or experience to their decision, explaining why they felt safe.

Question 2. What did the mother cheetah do in the evening?
Answer: In the evening, the mother cheetah hid her cubs in a thick bush and left for a stream.
In simple words: The mother cheetah concealed her cubs in dense bushes and then went to a stream in the evening.

Exam Tip: Detail the mother cheetah's actions, including where she hid her cubs and her destination, as described in the text.

Question 3. What happened when the mother cheetah left for a stream?
Answer: When the mother cheetah left for a stream, Edie picked up his net and spear and ran into the bush to catch a cub.
In simple words: When the mother cheetah went away, Edie quickly grabbed his hunting tools and rushed into the bush to catch a cub.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the event that occurred immediately after the mother cheetah left, focusing on Edie's actions.

Question 1. How many cubs did Edie see?
Answer: Edie saw two tiny cubs.
In simple words: Edie spotted two small cubs.

Exam Tip: Provide a direct and numerical answer to 'how many' questions.

Question 2. Why could the cubs not run away?
Answer: The cubs could not run away because they were too young.
In simple words: The cubs were too small to escape.

Exam Tip: State the reason clearly and directly as provided in the narrative.

Question 3. How did Edie catch the cheetah-cubs?
Answer: Edie threw the net over the cubs, caught them, dragged them and hid them under a big basket.
In simple words: Edie used a net to catch the cubs, then pulled them along and hid them in a large basket.

Exam Tip: Describe the method used for capture in a step-by-step manner, covering all actions from trapping to hiding.

Question 4. Why did Edie catch both the cubs?
Answer: Edie caught both the cubs because he thought that it was better to have two slaves than one.
In simple words: Edie took both cubs, thinking two slaves were better than one.

Exam Tip: When explaining character motivations, directly quote or paraphrase their reasoning from the text.

Question 1. What was the reaction of the mother cheetah when she found her cubs missing?
Answer: When the mother cheetah found her cubs missing, she became angry and jumped wildly.
In simple words: The mother cheetah got very mad and leapt about wildly when she found her babies gone.

Exam Tip: Focus on the immediate emotional and physical responses of the character when asked about their reaction.

Question 2. What happened to the mother cheetah at last?
Answer: At last, the mother cheetah was so sad that she began crying and cried for the whole night till the next evening.
In simple words: The mother cheetah became very sad and cried continuously from that night until the following evening.

Exam Tip: Describe the extended emotional state and actions of the character, indicating the duration of their distress.

Question 1. Who was Shanno? What were his qualities?
Answer: Shanno was a wise old man, who loved animals and knew all about them.
In simple words: Shanno was an old, smart man who really liked animals and understood them well.

Exam Tip: When asked about a character's qualities, list specific traits or actions that demonstrate those qualities.

Question 2. What did Shanno do?
Answer: Shanno took his strong club and came out of his hut.
In simple words: Shanno grabbed his powerful stick and stepped outside his home.

Exam Tip: Focus on the immediate and decisive action taken by the character in response to the situation.

Question 3. What did Shanno know when he found out the cubs?
Answer: When Shanno found out the cubs, she knew that it was Edie's wicked idea.
In simple words: Shanno realized that Edie was behind the wicked plan when he saw the cubs.

Exam Tip: Explain the insight or understanding the character gained once they observed the crucial evidence.

Question 4. What happened at night?
Answer: At night, the mother cheetah cried so loudly that she was heard by a wise man in the village.
In simple words: The mother cheetah's loud crying at night was heard by a smart village man.

Exam Tip: Describe the key event that occurred during the specified time, focusing on its impact or what it led to.

Question 5. Who was angry with Edie?
Answer: Shanno was angry with Edie.
In simple words: Shanno felt upset with Edie.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific character who displayed the emotion mentioned in the question.

Question 1. What did all the members of the tribe decide?
Answer: All the members of the tribe decided to drive away Edie from their village forever.
In simple words: The entire tribe chose to expel Edie from their village permanently.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the collective decision made by the group, including the action and its duration.

Question 2. What did Shanno do for the cubs?
Answer: Shanno took the cubs on his shoulders and returned them to their mother.
In simple words: Shanno carried the cubs on his back and gave them back to their mother.

Exam Tip: Describe the specific helpful action performed by the character for the cubs.

Question 3. What was the result of the long weeping of the mother cheetah?
Answer: As a result of the long weeping, the mother cheetah had stained her face forever.
In simple words: Her continuous crying caused permanent dark marks on the mother cheetah's face.

Exam Tip: Identify the direct and lasting consequence of the action described in the question.

Question 1. Why was Shanno angry with Edie?
Answer: Shanno was angry with Edie because he was wicked and lazy and he had broken the rules of their tribe and brought dishonour to the whole tribe.
In simple words: Shanno felt angry because Edie was mean and lazy, broke tribe rules, and shamed everyone.

Exam Tip: Provide a comprehensive explanation by listing all the reasons for Shanno's anger as stated in the text.

Question 2. According to Shanno, what must a hunter do?
Answer: According to Shanno, a hunter must hunt with his own strength and skill.
In simple words: Shanno believed a hunter should use their own power and ability to hunt.

Exam Tip: When stating someone's opinion or belief, attribute it correctly and clearly convey the main point.

Question 1. What is the height and weight of the cheetah?
Answer: The cheetah is 100 cm tall and weighs 65 kg.
In simple words: Cheetahs are 100 centimeters in height and weigh 65 kilograms.

Exam Tip: For specific factual questions, provide precise numerical data as given in the source.

Question 2. What is a cub's weight?
Answer: A cub weighs 300 gram.
In simple words: A baby cheetah (cub) weighs 300 grams.

Exam Tip: Be precise with units of measurement when giving quantitative information.

Question 3. What is a cheetah's age of maturity?
Answer: A cheetah's age of maturity is 2 years.
In simple words: Cheetahs become fully grown at 2 years old.

Exam Tip: State factual information clearly, directly referencing the age or period of development.

Question 4. How will you identify a cheetah?
Answer: A cheetah has isolated black spots on his body.
In simple words: You can tell a cheetah by the unique black spots spread out on its fur.

Exam Tip: Focus on unique physical characteristics mentioned in the text for identification questions.

Question 1. What do you know about the cheetah's speed?
Answer: The cheetah is the fastest animal on the earth and its top speed can be around 100 km per hour.
In simple words: Cheetahs are the quickest animals globally, able to run up to 100 kilometers per hour.

Exam Tip: Provide both the superlative (fastest) and the specific speed data when discussing an animal's speed.

Question 2. How far can the cheetah leap?
Answer: A cheetah can take a leap as long as 25 metres.
In simple words: Cheetahs can jump a distance of up to 25 meters.

Exam Tip: Quote the numerical value directly when answering questions about specific measurements like distance.

Question 3. How does the cheetah kill its prey?
Answer: The cheetah creeps silently behind the prey and then leaps up to catch it.
In simple words: Cheetahs sneak up quietly on their prey, then jump quickly to catch them.

Exam Tip: Describe the hunting technique in sequence, highlighting key actions like creeping and leaping.

Question 4. Why do cubs and young cheetahs sometimes die?
Answer: The cheetah does not preserve its prey and hence, sometimes the cubs and young cheetahs die.
In simple words: Baby cheetahs and young ones sometimes die because the mother cheetah does not save her prey.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the cause-and-effect relationship, linking the mother's behavior to the cubs' fate.

Question 5. Why is the cheetah called a solitary creature?
Answer: The cheetah is called a solitary creature because it does not live in groups or herds.
In simple words: Cheetahs are known as solitary animals because they live alone, not in groups.

Exam Tip: Define 'solitary' by explaining the cheetah's social behavior, or lack thereof, as described in the text.

Question 6. When does the cheetah family separate?
Answer: A cheetah family separates as soon as the cubs mature.
In simple words: Cheetah families split up once the young cubs become adults.

Exam Tip: State the specific condition or stage of development that triggers the family separation.

(13) Diet: Medium-sized bucks are its main food. It also catches hares and large birds. The female gives birth to 2 to 4 cubs at a time. They are very beautiful with long silver-grey fur. The mother calls them by giving a high-pitched whistle like a bird.

Question 1. What does a cheetah eat?
Answer: A cheetah consumes medium-sized bucks, hares, and large birds.
In simple words: Cheetahs primarily eat mid-sized deer, rabbits, and big birds.

Exam Tip: Remember to specify all types of prey mentioned in the passage for a complete answer.

Question 2. What do you know about the cubs ?
Answer: The cubs are very beautiful with long, shiny silver-grey fur.
In simple words: Baby cheetahs have lovely, soft, long hair that is silver-grey.

Exam Tip: Focus on physical descriptions provided in the text when asked about features of the cubs.

Question 3. How does the mother call the cubs?
Answer: The mother calls her cubs by making a high-pitched, sharp whistle, similar to a bird.
In simple words: The mother cheetah uses a loud, bird-like whistle to call her babies.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to unique communication methods described for animals in the passage.

(14) Habitat: Cheetahs usually live in open forests. Presently they are found mainly in Africa. We had a lot of cheetahs in India. But the last one was shot by hunters around 1950.

Question 1. Where do the cheetahs usually live?
Answer: Cheetahs typically reside in open forests.
In simple words: Cheetahs generally live in open areas within forests.

Exam Tip: Directly extract habitat information from the provided text for accuracy.

Question 2. Where are the cheetahs presently found?
Answer: Currently, cheetahs are found primarily in Africa.
In simple words: Nowadays, most cheetahs live in Africa.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between historical and current locations when answering questions about habitats.

B. Use the set of words in your own sentences.

Question 1. herd - graze
Answer: Ramu took his group of cows to eat grass in the field.
In simple words: Ramu led his cattle to feed in the field.

Exam Tip: When forming sentences, make sure both words are used correctly and naturally within the context.

Question 2. deer - meadow
Answer: The deer are eating grass in the grassy field.
In simple words: The deer are feeding in the open field.

Exam Tip: Ensure your sentence shows an understanding of both words, especially how 'deer' relates to 'meadow'.

Question 3. suddenly - leapt
Answer: The police officer unexpectedly jumped from behind the tree and caught the thief.
In simple words: The policeman quickly sprang from behind the tree to catch the thief.

Exam Tip: Use adverbs like 'suddenly' to show an action happening quickly and without warning.

Question 4. crawl - silently
Answer: The lion moved quietly on its belly and caught the goat.
In simple words: The lion crept without a sound and captured the goat.

Exam Tip: Combine the verb and adverb to convey both the action and the manner of its execution clearly.

Question 5. tiny - sparkle
Answer: The small kitten's eyes shone brightly in the darkness.
In simple words: The little cat's eyes glittered in the dark.

Exam Tip: When describing objects, use adjectives like 'tiny' to provide specific details.

Question 6. lucky - train
Answer: Sindhu was fortunate to receive instruction from an expert like Gopichand.
In simple words: Sindhu was lucky to get coached by an expert like Gopichand.

Exam Tip: Use 'lucky' to describe good fortune and 'train' to describe teaching a skill.

Question 7. envy - comfortable
Answer: Everyone felt jealous of Varun because he enjoyed a very easy life.
In simple words: Everyone wished they had Varun's easy life.

Exam Tip: Explain both words in your sentence, showing how 'envy' relates to someone's 'comfortable' situation.

Question 8. experience - wise
Answer: As you grow older, you gain knowledge from your past events and become insightful.
In simple words: Getting older and living more makes you smarter.

Exam Tip: Connect 'experience' directly to the development of 'wisdom' in your sentence.

Question 9. disappeared - followed
Answer: The police officer pursued the thief, but he vanished behind a thick bush.
In simple words: The policeman chased the thief, but the thief disappeared behind a bush.

Exam Tip: Use verbs that clearly show actions and their outcomes, like 'followed' and 'disappeared'.

Question 10. drag - lazy
Answer: Mother pulled Mohan out of bed because she realized he was unwilling to move.
In simple words: Mom made Mohan get out of bed because he was being lazy.

Exam Tip: Pair words to show a cause-and-effect relationship, such as 'lazy' leading to being 'dragged'.

Question 11. wicked - hate
Answer: People disliked the king because he was malicious.
In simple words: People hated the king because he was bad.

Exam Tip: Show how a negative characteristic like 'wicked' can cause a strong negative emotion like 'hate'.

Question 12. habit - dishonour
Answer: His poor custom of taking things that don't belong to him has brought shame to the family.
In simple words: His bad stealing habit shamed his family.

Exam Tip: Clearly link the 'habit' to the resulting 'dishonour' in your sentence.

Question 13. maintain - distance
Answer: When operating a vehicle, you must keep a safe gap from other vehicles.
In simple words: When driving, always keep a safe space from other cars.

Exam Tip: Emphasize the importance of 'maintaining distance' for safety.

Question 14. cause - death
Answer: The police have uncovered the reason for the demise of the well-known actor.
In simple words: The police found out what caused the actor's death.

Exam Tip: Use 'cause' to indicate the reason behind an event, such as 'death'.

Question 15. drive away - group
Answer: The principal requested the attendant to make the collection of yelling students leave.
In simple words: The principal told the peon to send the noisy students away.

Exam Tip: Illustrate how 'drive away' can be used to disperse a 'group' of people.

Question 16. instead of-hunt
Answer: The king decided to go for hunting in the forest instead of staying in the castle.
In simple words: The king chose to go hunt in the forest instead of doing something else.

Exam Tip: Ensure the sentence clearly shows a choice made 'instead of' another action, involving 'hunting'.

C. Write who said to whom the following sentences.

Question 1. These deer are really wonderful but I have to run a lot to catch one of them.
Answer: This sentence was uttered by Edie to himself.
In simple words: Edie spoke these words to himself.

Exam Tip: When identifying speakers, check if the statement is an internal thought or directed to someone else.

Question 2. Can I be lucky as these beautiful cubs ?
Answer: This thought was expressed by Edie to himself.
In simple words: Edie asked this question to himself.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to reflective questions to determine if a character is speaking to themselves.

Question 3. Ah! It is always better to have two slaves instead of one !
Answer: This remark was made by Edie to himself.
In simple words: Edie said this to himself.

Exam Tip: Exclamations or rhetorical statements often indicate internal monologue or self-talk.

Question 4. Everybody of our tribe will hate you because you are lazy and wicked, too.
Answer: This statement was conveyed by Shanno to Edie.
In simple words: Shanno said this to Edie.

Exam Tip: Identify key characters involved in a dialogue to correctly assign who said what to whom.

Question 5. You have brought dishonour to the whole tribe.
Answer: This accusation was stated by Shanno to Edie.
In simple words: Shanno told Edie that he had shamed the tribe.

Exam Tip: Look for direct address and consequences to identify the speaker and listener.

Question 6. You have broken the rules of our tribe.
Answer: This declaration was made by Shanno to Edie.
In simple words: Shanno informed Edie that he had violated tribal rules.

Exam Tip: Sentences outlining rules or violations typically indicate a stern address from one character to another.

Question 7. We know that a hunter must hunt with his own strength and skill.
Answer: This principle was articulated by Shanno to Edie.
In simple words: Shanno explained this to Edie about hunters.

Exam Tip: Statements expressing collective knowledge or moral principles are often spoken by authoritative figures.

Question 8. But you are a lazy hunter.
Answer: This critical observation was communicated by Shanno to Edie.
In simple words: Shanno told Edie that he was a lazy hunter.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to direct criticisms, which clearly indicate who is speaking to whom.

D. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct words from the brackets.

(1) (meadow, grazing, herd) Long long ago a Zulu hunter was sitting under a tree. His name was Edie. He saw a large herd of deer grazing in the lush green meadow.
In simple words: A long time ago, a hunter named Edie saw many deer eating grass in a green field.

Exam Tip: When filling blanks, select words that make logical and grammatical sense within the sentence's context.

(2) (crawling, leapt, closer) Suddenly, he saw a female cheetah crawling silently closer to the grazing animals. Then she leapt and caught a deer.
In simple words: All at once, he watched a female cheetah quietly move towards the animals and then jump to catch a deer.

Exam Tip: Consider the sequence of actions and choose verbs that best describe the movement and outcome.

(3) (effort, brightened, envied) Edie's eyes brightened. They sparkled with an idea. He envied the cubs. “Can I be lucky as these beautiful cubs ? They got their food without any effort.”
In simple words: Edie's eyes lit up. He had an idea and wished he was like the cubs who got food easily without trying.

Exam Tip: Select words that describe emotions and physical reactions fitting the narrative.

(4) (comfortable, steal, pleased) My life will be very very comfortable then. He was quite pleased with his own idea. He decided to follow the cubs and steal one.
In simple words: He thought his life would become very easy. He was happy with his plan and decided to follow the cubs and take one.

Exam Tip: Choose words that convey feelings and intentions, as well as actions, within the story.

(5) (experience, steal, attacks) From his experience Edie knew that a cheetah never attacks a man. Therefore it was safe to steal a cub.
In simple words: Edie knew from his past observations that cheetahs don't attack people, so taking a cub was safe.

Exam Tip: Understand how past knowledge influences characters' decisions and perceived safety.

(6) (bright, tiny, young) He saw two tiny cubs. They looked at him with their bright eyes. They were too young to run away. Edie threw the net over them and the cubs were caught.
In simple words: He saw two small baby cubs. They had shining eyes and couldn't run away, so Edie caught them with his net.

Exam Tip: Use descriptive adjectives to paint a clear picture of the characters and their surroundings.

(7) (dragged, hid, instead of) It is always better to have two slaves instead of one ! He dragged them with him and hid them under a big basket.
In simple words: He thought having two helpers was better than one! So he pulled them along and concealed them under a large basket.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to words indicating actions like movement and concealment in the narrative.

(8) (wildly, angry, returned) The mother cheetah returned after a while. She did not find her cubs. She looked all around. First of all she became angry and jumped wildly.
In simple words: The mother cheetah came back, couldn't find her babies, looked everywhere, got very mad, and jumped excitedly.

Exam Tip: Choose words that express strong emotions and reactions to a challenging situation.

(9) (alas, sniffed, sad) She sniffed all around. But alas! She could not find her dear babies. At last, she became sad and started crying.
In simple words: She smelled everywhere. Sadly, she couldn't find her beloved babies. So, she felt very sorrowful and began to weep.

Exam Tip: Use interjections like 'alas' to show sorrow and despair in a narrative.

(10) (wicked, immediately, wise) He immediately took his strong club and came out of his hut. This old man, Shanno was very wise. He loved animals and knew all about them. When Shanno found out the hidden cubs, he knew that it was Edie's wicked idea.
In simple words: He quickly grabbed his club and came out. Shanno, a very smart old man who loved animals, realized Edie's bad plan when he found the hidden cubs.

Exam Tip: Select words that describe character traits like 'wise' and swift actions like 'immediately'.

(11) (lazy, tribe, strength) Everybody of our tribe will hate you because you are lazy and wicked, too. We know that a hunter must hunt with his own strength and skill.
In simple words: Everyone in our community will dislike you because you are idle and evil. A hunter needs their own power and ability.

Exam Tip: Understand how cultural values, like 'strength' and 'skill' in hunting, relate to community judgment.

(12) (dishonour, thief, lazy) But you are a lazy hunter. You are a thief. You have broken the rules of our tribe. You have brought dishonour to the whole tribe.
In simple words: You're an idle hunter and a criminal. You broke our community's rules and brought shame to everyone.

Exam Tip: Use strong words to express condemnation and the negative impact of actions on a group.

(13) (weeping, drive away, stained) All the members of the hunter tribe got together. They decided to drive away Edie from their village forever. Shanno took the cubs on his shoulders and returned them to their mother. He saw that the long weeping of the mother cheetah had stained her face forever.
In simple words: All the hunters gathered. They decided to banish Edie from their village. Shanno carried the cubs back to their mother. He noticed the cheetah's long cries had left permanent marks on her face.

Exam Tip: Connect cause and effect, such as 'weeping' leading to 'stained' cheeks, and collective decisions like 'drive away'.

(14) (isolated, clusters, lighter) The cheetah has a lighter body and its legs are longer than the leopard's. It has isolated black spots whereas the leopard has clusters of spots.
In simple words: Cheetahs have a more slender build and longer legs compared to leopards. They have scattered black spots, while leopards have groups of spots.

Exam Tip: When comparing animals, note specific physical characteristics like 'body weight', 'leg length', and 'spot patterns'.

(15) (creeps, preserve, leaps) It creeps silently behind the prey and then leaps up to catch it. It does not preserve its prey. This sometimes causes death of cubs and young cheetah.
In simple words: It moves quietly behind its target, then jumps to capture it. It doesn't save its food, which can sometimes cause baby cheetahs to die.

Exam Tip: Describe the hunting method and the consequences of not 'preserving' food for survival.

(16) (groups, solitary, mature) The cheetah is a solitary creature. It does not live in groups or herds. A family separates as soon as the cubs mature.
In simple words: The cheetah is an animal that lives alone. It does not stay in groups or large numbers. A family breaks apart when the babies become adults.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between individual and 'group' living habits for animals, and note stages like 'mature'.

Cheetah's Tears Summary In Gujarati

કેટલાય સમય પહેલાં એક ઝલ શિકારી એક ઝાડ નીચે બેઠો હતો. તેનું નામ ઇદી હતું. તેણે હરણના એક મોટા ટોળાને લીલાછમ બીડમાં ચરતું જોયું. તેણે મનમાં વિચાર્યું, “આ હરણ ખરેખર અદ્ભુત હોય છે, પણ તેમાંના એકને પકડવા માટે મારે ખૂબ દોડવું પડે. તેને પકડવા માટે કોઈ સહેલો રસ્તો ન હોઈ શકે?” એકાએક તેણે એક માદા ચિત્તાને ચરતાં પ્રાણીઓ તરફ ચૂપચાપ સરકતી જોઈ.

પછી તે કૂદી અને હરણને પકડી પાડ્યું. થોડી વાર પછી તેનાં બે બચ્ચાં ઝાડીમાંથી બહાર આવ્યાં. તેઓ સૌએ તેમનું ભોજન માણ્યું. ઇદીની આંખમાં ચમક આવી. એમાં એક યુક્તિ ઝબૂકી. તેને બચ્ચાંની અદેખાઈ આવી, “આ રૂપાળાં બચ્ચાં માફક હું નસીબદાર થઈ શકે ખરો? તેમને તો કોઈ શ્રમ વિના તેમનો ખોરાક મળી ગયો. મારે તેમની મા જેવો શિકારી હોય, તો?" તેને વિચાર આવ્યો.

તેણે એક નાના બચ્ચાને પકડી તેને પોતાના માટે શિકાર કરવાની તાલીમ આપવાનું નક્કી કર્યું. પછી માત્ર આટલું જ કહીશ, “ચાલ વહાલા, જા અને મારે માટે એક હરણ મારી લાવ. આહ! પછીથી મારું જીવન ખૂબ આરામદાયક બની જશે." પોતાના આ વિચારથી એ ખૂબ ખુશ થઈ ગયો. બચ્ચાંનો પીછો કરી તેણે એકને ચોરી લાવવાનું નક્કી કર્યું. – ચિત્તો કદી માણસ પર હુમલો નથી કરતો એમ એ અનુભવથી જાણતો હતો. તેથી બચ્ચે ચોરી લાવવાનું સલામત હતું. સાંઝ

સુધી ચિત્તાના કુટુંબનો પીછો કરતો રહ્યો. માએ પોતાનાં બચ્ચાંને ગાઢ ઝાડીમાં છુપાવ્યાં અને ઝરણા તરફ ઉપડી, શિકારીએ પોતાની જાળ અને ભાલો ઉઠાવ્યાં અને ઝડપથી ઝાડીમાં દોડી ગયો. તેણે નાનકડાં બે બચ્ચાં જોયાં. તેઓ તેની (શિકારી) સામે ચમકતી આંખે જોઈ રહ્યાં. તેઓ એટલાં નાનાં હતાં કે દોડી જઈ શકે નહિ. ઇદીએ તેમના પર જાળ પાથરી અને બચ્ચાં પકડાઈ ગયાં. તેને તો એક જ બચ્ચાની જરૂર હતી પણ તેણે વિચાર્યું, “આહ! એકને બદલે બે ગુલામો હોય તે સારું.” તેણે તે બંનેને પોતાની સાથે ઘસડ્યાં અને એક મોટા ટોપલા નીચે છુપાવ્યાં.

થોડી વાર પછી મા પાછી આવી. તેણે બચ્ચાં જોયાં નહિ. તેણે બધી બાજુ જોયું. પહેલાં તો તે ખૂબ ધૂંઆપૂંઆ થઈ ગઈ અને પછી જોરથી કૂદી. તે બધે જ સુંધી વળી. પણ અરેરે! તેને પોતાનાં પ્રાણપ્રિય બચ્ચાંનો પત્તો લાગ્યો નહિ. છેવટે તે ઉદાસ થઈ ગઈ અને રડવા લાગી. તે આખીયે રાત રડતી રહી, રડતી રહી, તે એક બીજા દિવસની સાંઝ સુધી રડી. તેના ગાલ પર આંસુના કાળા ડાઘ પડી ગયા ત્યાં સુધી તેણે રડ્યા જ કર્યું. તે હજી (પણ) રડતી હતી. રાત્રે ચિત્તામાં એટલું મોટેથી રડી કે ગામમાં રહેતા એક ડાહ્યા માણસે તે (રડવાનો અવાજ) સાંભળ્યો. જે બન્યું હતું તે આ વૃદ્ધને સમજાઈ ગયું. તેણે તરત જ હાથમાં પોતાની ડાંગ લીધી અને તેની ઝૂંપડીમાંથી બહાર આવ્યો. આ વૃદ્ધ શત્નો

ખૂબ સમજદાર હતો. તેને પ્રાણીઓ પ્રત્યે અપાર પ્રેમ હતો અને પ્રાણીઓ વિશે બધું જાણતો હતો. શત્નોએ ત્યારે એ સમજી ગયો કે આ દુષ્ટ (નિર્દય) કામ ઇદીનું જ હતું. તે ઇદી પર ખૂબ ાચડાયા. ત તના ઝૂપડા પર દોડી ગયો અને ત્રાડ નાખી, “ઇદી હું તને ધિક્કારું છું! આપણી

જમાતનો દરેક જણ તને ધિક્કારશે કારણ કે તું એદી તો છે જ પણ દુષ્ટ પણ છે. આપણે જાણીએ છીએ કે શિકારીએ પોતાની તાકાત અને આવડતનો ઉપયોગ કરીને જ શિકાર કરવો જોઈએ. પણ તું આળસુ શિકારી છે. તું ચોર છે. તેં આપણી જમાતના નિયમોનો ભંગ કર્યો છે. તેં આખી જમાતને બદનામ કરી છે.”

શિકારી જમાતના બધા લોકો એકઠા થયા. તેમણે ઇદીને કાયમને માટે ગામમાંથી હાંકી કાઢવાનો નિર્ણય કર્યો. શત્નોએ બચ્ચાંને પોતાને ખભે ઊંચક્યાં અને તેમને તેમની મા પાસે પહોંચતાં કર્યા. તેણે જોયું કે ખૂબ લાંબા સમય સુધી રડવાથી માના ચહેરા પર કાયમને માટે કાળા ડાઘ થઈ ગયા હતા.

ચિત્તા વિશે હકીકતઃ

ઊંચાઈઃ 100 સેન્ટિમીટર

વજનઃ 65 કિલોગ્રામ

જન્મ સમયે વજન 300 ગ્રામ

પુખ્ત થવાની ઉંમર : 2 વર્ષ

ઓળખઃ ચિત્તાનું શરીર હલકું હોય છે અને તેના પગ દીપડા કરતાં લાંબા હોય છે. ચિત્તાને છૂટાછવાયા

કાળા ડાધ હોય છે, જ્યારે દીપડાને ડાઘનાં ઝૂમખાં હોય છે. નિવાસસ્થાન : ચિત્તા, સામાન્ય રીતે ખુલ્લા જંગલમાં રહેતા હોય છે. હાલમાં તો મુખ્યત્વે આફ્રિકામાં જોવા મળે છે. ભારતમાં પણ ઘણા ચિત્તા હતા. પણ ભારતના છેલ્લા ચિત્તાને 1950ની આસપાસ શિકારીઓએ ગોળીએ મારેલો.

આદતોઃ ધરતી પરનું સૌથી ઝડપી પ્રાણી છે. વધારેમાં વધારે 100 કિલોમીટરની ગતિ હોઈ શકે. પણ આટલી ગતિ બહુ થોડા અંતર માટે જાળવી શકે છે. કોઈ વાર તે આશરે 25 મીટર લાંબો કૂદકો મારી શકે છે. શિકારની પાછળ તે ચૂપચાપ સરકે છે અને પછી તેને પકડવા છલાંગ મારે છે. તે તેનો શિકાર સાચવી રાખતો નથી. આથી કેટલીક વાર બચ્ચાંનું કે નાના ચિત્તાઓનું મોત થાય છે. ચિત્તો એકલવાયું પ્રાણી છે. તે સમૂહમાં રહેતો નથી. બચ્ચાં પુખ્ત થતાં જ કુટુંબ વિખરાઈ જાય છે.

ખોરાક મધ્યમ કદનાં કાળિયાર એ તેનો મુખ્ય ખોરાક છે. તેઓ સસલાં અને મોટાં પક્ષીઓ પણ મારે છે.

બચ્ચાં માદા ચિત્તા એક વખતે એકસાથે 2થી 4 બચ્ચાંને જન્મ આપે છે. લાંબી રૂપેરી રુવાંટીથી બચ્ચાં બહુ સુંદર લાગે છે. પક્ષીની પેઠે તીવ્ર સિસોટી જેવો અવાજ કરી મા બચ્ચાંને બોલાવે છે.

Word Meanings

Idioms And Phrases

(1) instead of Ramu wanted to buy a tractor instead of a trailer.
In simple words: 'Instead of' means choosing one thing over another. For example, Ramu chose to buy a tractor and not a trailer.

Exam Tip: Clearly show the alternative choice when using "instead of" in a sentence.

(2) all around The little boy looked all around the garden for his dog.
In simple words: 'All around' means in every direction. The boy searched everywhere in the garden for his dog.

Exam Tip: Use "all around" to describe a wide area or complete coverage of a space.

(3) to break rules The prince broke the rules of his family and married a poor girl.
In simple words: 'To break rules' means to not follow the set guidelines. The prince did not follow his family's rules by marrying a poor girl.

Exam Tip: When using "to break rules," show a clear act of defiance or non-compliance.

(4) to get together The children got together to plan for a picnic.
In simple words: 'To get together' means to meet or gather. The children met up to plan their picnic.

Exam Tip: "To get together" implies a social gathering or meeting for a common purpose.

(5) to drive away The rich man drove away the hungry beggar.
In simple words: 'To drive away' means to make someone leave. The wealthy man made the hungry beggar go away.

Exam Tip: Use "to drive away" to describe an action that causes someone or something to depart.