CBSE Class 5 English Robinhood And Little John Worksheet

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Unit-8 Robinhood and Little John - Worksheet-8

Give meanings of:

Question 1. horn -
Answer: a loud instrument or signal, such as a hunting horn
In simple words: a horn is a tube that makes a loud sound when blown.

Exam Tip: Learn each meaning with a short sentence of your own.

Question 2. pace -
Answer: the speed at which someone walks or moves
In simple words: pace is how fast you go.

Exam Tip: Pace can also mean a single step.

Question 3. retorted -
Answer: replied quickly and sharply, often to an unkind remark
In simple words: retorted means answered back quickly.

Exam Tip: Think of a quick answer to a teasing remark.

Question 4. earnestly -
Answer: in a serious and sincere way
In simple words: earnestly means truly and seriously.

Exam Tip: Earnest means serious; earnestly is its adverb.

Question 5. reeling -
Answer: staggering or swaying from a blow or shock, as if about to fall
In simple words: reeling means moving unsteadily.

Exam Tip: Picture a person who has been hit and nearly falls.

Question 6. to find (his) footing -
Answer: to get a firm position so as not to slip or fall
In simple words: to find your footing means to stand steady again.

Exam Tip: Use it with words like slip, balance or stand.

Make meaningful sentences

Question 1. retorted
Answer: When the boy teased me, I retorted with a funny reply.
In simple words: Use retorted to show someone answered back quickly.

Exam Tip: Use the past tense form, retorted.

Question 2. earnestly
Answer: She earnestly promised to finish her homework on time.
In simple words: Earnestly shows that someone means what they say.

Exam Tip: Place earnestly before the verb it describes.

Question 3. surrounded
Answer: The players were surrounded by a crowd of cheering fans.
In simple words: Surrounded means something is on all sides.

Exam Tip: Remember the word is surround plus ed.

Question 4. exciting
Answer: The story about the brave archer was very exciting.
In simple words: Exciting describes something that makes you feel thrilled.

Exam Tip: Use exciting for things and excited for people.

Answer the following

Question 1. Who said this and who was it said to? Why were these lines spoken?
a. "..... I hope you know how to swim."
Answer: Robin Hood said these words to Little John during their meeting near the stream. He spoke them to test whether Little John could swim, as the two were about to cross the water and face each other.
In simple words: Robin asked if Little John could swim before they went into the water.

Exam Tip: Always name the speaker, the listener and the reason.

b. "..... he is a brave man and brave men we must respect."
Answer: These words were spoken by Robin Hood about Little John, after Little John showed great courage. Robin praised him because a brave man deserves respect from everyone.
In simple words: Robin admired Little John for his bravery.

Exam Tip: Link the quote to the act of bravery that caused it.

c. "From today, I'll do whatever you say."
Answer: Little John said this to Robin Hood after he lost the contest and admitted that Robin was the better man. He promised to follow Robin's lead from then on.
In simple words: Little John agreed to obey Robin from that day.

Exam Tip: Look for the change in the character's attitude.

Question 2. Give three examples from the story to show that Robin was a fair and just man?
Answer: a. Robin treated Little John with respect after the contest and did not hold the defeat against him.
b. Robin shared what he had with the poor and treated everyone in his band equally.
c. Robin accepted Little John as a friend and made him a member of his band, judging him by his bravery.
In simple words: Robin was kind, equal to everyone and treated people justly.

Exam Tip: Support each example with an event from the story.

Question 3. From the story, do you think Robin was a good leader? Give reasons for your answer?
Answer: Yes, Robin was a good leader. a. He was brave and led by example. b. He respected the skills of others, such as Little John. c. He was fair and kind to the poor and to his men. d. His men trusted him and obeyed him willingly. e. He made wise decisions to protect his band. f. He treated everyone equally.
In simple words: A good leader is brave, fair and respected by his people.

Exam Tip: Give at least three reasons, each with an example.

Grammar

I. Use the words in brackets in the right form to complete the sentences.

Question 1. The phone was not working all day. Were you able to call the whole day? Yes, in fact, we ______ (talk) after the phone started working.
Answer: talked
In simple words: Use the past simple for an action that happened and finished.

Exam Tip: Check whether the action is finished or still going on.

Question 2. Sania had an interview on Monday. Will she able to pass the interview? Her interview was quite good because she ______ (prepare) for it for a month.
Answer: had been preparing
In simple words: Use had been with -ing to show an action that continued up to a point in the past.

Exam Tip: Look for words like for a month to choose this tense.

Question 3. All the boys were playing in the ground. Why was Ahmed's clothes torn? He came into the house an hour later with his clothes torn. I knew that they ______ (fight).
Answer: had been fighting
In simple words: The fighting went on for a while before the knowing happened.

Exam Tip: Past perfect continuous shows an earlier ongoing action.

Question 4. A group of travellers had been travelling since many hours. They were exhausted at the end of the journey, as they ______ (travel) for many days.
Answer: had been travelling
In simple words: They had been travelling for days before they became tired.

Exam Tip: Use had been plus the -ing form for a long action before another past event.

Question 5. Raju was running very fast. Was he out of breath? He was out of breath because he was ______ (run) the whole day.
Answer: had been running
In simple words: He had been running all day, so he was tired.

Exam Tip: Keep the form had been with the -ing verb.

Complete the sentences with the right phrases. Choose the answers from the table. (go; and see a football match; on a picnic; for a walk; and see a rainbow; and see a dentist; with my parents)

Question 1. It is healthy to ______.
Answer: go for a walk
In simple words: Walking is good for your health.

Exam Tip: Use go with activities.

Question 2. The children were excited in the classroom to ______.
Answer: go on a picnic
In simple words: The children were happy about the trip.

Exam Tip: Read the whole sentence to check the meaning.

Question 3. After the rainfall I was eager to ______.
Answer: go and see a rainbow
In simple words: After rain, a rainbow can appear in the sky.

Exam Tip: Rain often brings rainbows.

Question 4. The crowd was overjoyed to ______.
Answer: go and see a football match
In simple words: The crowd was very happy to watch the game.

Exam Tip: Overjoyed means extremely happy.

Question 5. Due to severe toothache I had to ______.
Answer: go and see a dentist
In simple words: A dentist treats teeth problems.

Exam Tip: Choose the person who can help the problem.

Question 6. Yesterday, I felt happy to ______.
Answer: go with my parents
In simple words: You feel happy when you go out with family.

Exam Tip: Add with my parents at the end.

Vocabulary

A. Complete these phrases with the right collocation of the verb pay. Choose your answers from the box: attention, visit, compliment, price.

Question 1. To call a doctor when someone is sick at home - pay a ______.
Answer: visit
In simple words: A doctor visits the sick person at home.

Exam Tip: Pay a visit means go to see someone.

Question 2. To face the consequences of his rude speech delivered earlier - pay the ______.
Answer: price
In simple words: He must accept the result of his action.

Exam Tip: Pay the price means suffer the result.

Question 3. To listen to or note something or be vigilant - pay ______.
Answer: attention
In simple words: Pay attention means watch and listen carefully.

Exam Tip: Think of attention in class.

Question 4. To appreciate one's capabilities - pay a ______.
Answer: compliment
In simple words: A compliment is a kind praise.

Exam Tip: Pay a compliment means praise someone.

B. Complete the sentences with the right phrases from exercise A. You may have to change the form of the verb in some places.

Question 1. Ram liked my new suit and he ______ said Omair with a smile.
Answer: paid me a compliment, said Omair with a smile
In simple words: Ram praised the suit.

Exam Tip: Paid is the past form of pay.

Question 2. I heard that my neighbour is ill. Don't you think we should ______? asked my sister.
Answer: pay a visit
In simple words: We should go and see the sick neighbour.

Exam Tip: Use should with the base form of the verb.

Question 3. "Rina ______ in computer class or I will send you out," said the teacher angrily.
Answer: pay attention
In simple words: The teacher wants Rina to listen carefully.

Exam Tip: Use the base form after the word Rina.

Question 4. I lied to my father and now I will have to ______.
Answer: pay the price
In simple words: I will face the result of my lie.

Exam Tip: Pay the price means face the result.

Spelling

I. Complete the words with the help of the clues provided in the sentences.

Question 1. The patient looks old and weak, but he is having an iron will to fight the illness.
Answer: iron
In simple words: An iron will means a very strong determination.

Exam Tip: Check the clue in the sentence before writing.

Question 2. I love her dress. It is soft and ______. But I cannot think of wearing this type of clothes.
Answer: flexible
In simple words: Flexible means soft and able to bend easily.

Exam Tip: Read the clue again to confirm the spelling.

Question 3. I could not drink the water because the ______ that the waiter gave me was dirty.
Answer: glass
In simple words: The glass of water was dirty.

Exam Tip: Glass ends in -ss.

Question 4. My cousin's house is just down the hill. If you go straight and turn right it is the 2nd building to the left.
Answer: hill
In simple words: The house is at the bottom of a slope.

Exam Tip: Hill starts with h.

Question 5. I love sitting by the river side near my home. The sound of flowing water gives soothing feeling.
Answer: river
In simple words: A river is a natural stream of flowing water.

Exam Tip: Flowing water points to a river.