Samacheer Kalvi Class 6 English Solutions Term 1 Poem 2 Trees

Warm Up (Text Book Page No. 123)

 

Look at the Picture. (Text Book Page No. 123)

 

Have you seen the Adyar Banyan Tree? Would you like to visit that place? Why?
Answer: Yes, I have seen the Adyar Banyan Tree. I would definitely like to visit that place again. This is because the tree offers a home to many birds and animals. It's truly amazing how one tree can support so much life. I also love playing there with my friends.
In simple words: Yes, I have seen the tree. I want to visit it because it helps many birds and animals, and I can play with friends there.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing a place, always mention what you liked about it and why it's special.

 

Vocabulary (Text Book Page No. 126)

 

A. Find the describing words given in the poem.

Answer:The describing words found in the poem are: Small, Largest, Huge, Tall, Kind, Short, and Good. Finding these words helps us understand the poem's details better.
In simple words: The words like 'Small', 'Largest', 'Huge', 'Tall', 'Kind', 'Short', and 'Good' are the describing words from the poem.

🎯 Exam Tip: When searching for words in a grid, look horizontally, vertically, and diagonally for word patterns.

 

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 126)

 

B. Answer the Following.

 

a. What does the peepul do?
Answer: The peepul tree moves gently in the wind. This tree is known for its leaves that shake easily, even with a small breeze.
In simple words: The peepul tree shakes and trembles when the wind blows.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that 'quivers' means to shake with a slight, rapid motion.

 

b. How does the coconut tree grow?
Answer: The coconut tree grows very high up and stands straight. These tall trees often provide delicious coconuts.
In simple words: Coconut trees get very tall and stand up straight.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing growth, use words like 'tall,' 'straight,' or 'strong' as appropriate.

 

c. What does the tamarind give?
Answer: The tamarind tree provides us with a nice and comfortable shade. Its dense leaves create a cool spot to rest.
In simple words: The tamarind tree gives us a cool and enjoyable shady spot.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the main benefit mentioned, like 'pleasant shade' for the tamarind tree.

 

d. What is as sharp as a blade?
Answer: The leaf of the Date tree is as sharp as a knife blade. Date palm leaves have pointy edges that can be quite sharp.
In simple words: A Date tree's leaf is very sharp, just like a blade.

🎯 Exam Tip: When comparing, state both things clearly: 'the Date's leaf' and 'as sharp as a blade'.

 

e. What does the teak tree give us?
Answer: The teak tree gives us wood that is very helpful. Teak wood is famous for being strong and durable, often used to make furniture.
In simple words: The teak tree provides us with good and useful wood.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to state the product given by the tree, like 'useful wood' for teak.

 

Creative Writing

 

C. Read the acrostic poem on 'Friend'. Write an acrostic poem like this on 'Tree'.
Answer: Here are the acrostic poems for 'Friend' and 'Tree':

In simple words: Read the poem about 'Friend'. Then, make your own poem for the word 'Tree', with each line starting with a letter from 'Tree', just like the example.

🎯 Exam Tip: For acrostic poems, ensure each line starts with the correct letter and relates to the main topic.

 

Appreciating the Poem (Text Book Page No. 126)

 

D. Work in Pairs. A rhyme is a repetition of the same sound in two or more words. Usually, they come at the end of lines in poems and songs. Eg. tower - power; king - sing. Discuss with your partner and pick out the rhyming words in the poem.
Answer: The rhyming words found in the poem are:
- trees - breeze
- tall - small
- shade - blade
- wood - good. Rhyming words make poems sound nice and have a musical feel.
In simple words: The poem has words that rhyme. These are 'trees' and 'breeze', 'tall' and 'small', 'shade' and 'blade', and 'wood' and 'good'.

🎯 Exam Tip: To find rhyming words, listen for similar sounds at the end of words, especially in poetry.

 

6th English Guide Trees Additional Appreciation Questions

 

1. The Banyan is the largest of trees, The peepul quivers in the breeze, a. Which is the largest of trees?
Answer: The Banyan tree is known as the biggest of all trees. This giant tree can spread out very wide.
In simple words: The Banyan tree is the largest among all trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the lines carefully, as the answer is often directly stated in the text.

 

b. How does the breeze affect the trees?
Answer: The Peepul tree shakes fast when the wind blows. You can see its leaves moving rapidly with even a gentle breeze.
In simple words: The wind makes the Peepul tree shake very fast.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the movement using words like 'shakes quickly' or 'quivers' to show understanding.

 

2. The Peepul quivers in the breeze a. What is the Peepul?
Answer: The Peepul is a type of tree. It is known for its heart-shaped leaves that flutter easily.
In simple words: The Peepul is a kind of tree.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always give a direct and simple answer when asked to identify something.

 

b. What does it do in the breeze?
Answer: It shakes gently in the breeze. The leaves of the Peepul tree move a lot even with a little wind.
In simple words: It trembles and shakes when the wind blows.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use active verbs to describe the action, such as 'quivers' or 'shakes'.

 

3. The Coconut grows up straight and tall a. How does the Coconut grow up?
Answer: The Coconut tree grows in a very tall and straight manner. It reaches high into the sky.
In simple words: Coconut trees grow very straight and reach a great height.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the key characteristics mentioned, like 'straight' and 'tall' for coconut trees.

 

4. The Date s leaf is as sharp as a blade, a. How is the Date's leaf?
Answer: The leaf of the Date tree is very sharp. It has pointy edges like a blade.
In simple words: The Date tree's leaf is very sharp.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use strong adjectives to describe features like 'very sharp'.

 

5. The Mango gives us fruit that is good a. What does the Mango give us?
Answer: The Mango tree provides us with delicious fruit. These fruits are often sweet and juicy.
In simple words: The Mango tree gives us fruit.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the main product the tree offers, in this case, 'fruit'.

 

b. How is the fruit?
Answer: The fruit is good to eat. Mangoes are known for their sweet taste and often enjoyed by many.
In simple words: The fruit is nice and good to eat.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use simple descriptions to talk about the quality of the fruit, such as 'good'.

 

Trees Summary in English

The Banyan is the largest of all other trees. The peepul shakes quickly in the wind. The coconut grows up straight and tall. The Neem tree's fruits are very small in size. The Tamarind gives us enjoyable shade. The Date's leaf is as sharp as a blade. The Teak tree gives us useful wood. The mango gives us fruit that is good.

 

Trees Summary in Tamil

ஆலமரம் மற்ற எல்லா மரங்களிலும் மிகப் பெரியது. அரசமரம் காற்றில் விரைவாக நடுங்குகிறது. தென்னைமரம் நேராகவும் உயரமாகவும் வளர்கிறது. வேம்பு மரத்தின் பழங்கள் அளவு மிகச் சிறியவை. புளியமரம் நமக்கு மகிழ்ச்சியான நிழலைத் தருகிறது. பேரிச்சமர இலை பிளேடு போல கூர்மையானது. தேக்கு மரம் எங்களுக்கு பயனுள்ள மரத்தை தருகிறது. மாம்பழம் நமக்கு நல்ல பழத்தை தருகிறது.

 

Trees About the Author in English

Sara Coleridge, an English author and translator, was born on December 23, 1802, in the United Kingdom. She was the only daughter of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his wife Sara Fricker. Sara took up the task of editing her father's works, notably "Essay on Rationalism", 2nd edition of "Biographia Literaria". She died of breast cancer in London on 3 May 1852.

 

Trees About the Author in Tamil

ஆங்கில எழுத்தாளரும் மொழிபெயர்ப்பாளருமான சாரா கோல்ரிட்ஜ், இங்கிலாந்தில் 1802-ஆம் ஆண்டு டிசம்பர் 23 ஆம் நாள் பிறந்தார். சாமுவேல் டெய்லர் கோல்ரிட்ஜ் மற்றும் அவரது மனைவி சாரா டிரைக்கரின் ஒரே மகள் தான் இவர். சாரா தனது தந்தையின் படைப்புகளாக, குறிப்பாக "பகுத்தறிவு பற்றிய கட்டுரை", "பயோகிராஃப்பியா லிட்ரரியா" வில் இரண்டாம் பதிப்பையும் எடிட் செய்யும் பணியை எடுத்துக் கொண்டார். இவர் லண்டனில் மார்பக புற்றுநோயால் மே 3, 1852-இல் இறந்தார்.