Question bank

Chapter-1   Adventure of Tom Thumb
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Who was Tom Thumb?
2. What did Tom Thumb say to his father?
3. Why did two men want to have Tom Thumb?
4. Why did two robbers curse Tom Thumb?
5. How did Tom Thumb manage to come out of the cow's stomach?
6. How did Tom Thumb trick the wolf?
7. How did the parents of Tom Thumb react after seeing him again?
Q-2 Who said to whom and why?
1. “But Tom, it can be dangerous.”
2. “Don't worry about the cart! You go on and cut wood. I will bring the cart for you in the afternoon!”
3. “That cart is going by itself.”
4. “You little thing. How can you possibly help us rob the rich parson of his money?”
5. “Don't bring me any more hay.”
6. “Cut the wolf's stomach. I am trapped inside its stomach!”
Q-3 Rewrite the following sentences using the words given, without changing their meanings.

(1) We were pleased by the news. (pleasing)

(2) Mom didn't allow my little sister to work in the kitchen. (let)

(3) Would you please shift to one side? (mind)

(4) The place was quite horrifying for us. (horrified)

(5) It was difficult for her to go to work with her fractured leg. (difficulty)

(6) He wasn't intelligent enough to be a lawyer. (foolish)

(7) Our teacher advised us to study regularly. (suggested)

(8) We should not touch electrical wires with wet hands. (avoid)

(9) It is my pleasure to talk to you. (talking)

(10) They asked him to wash the clothes. (made)

(11) It took her many days to complete the project. (spent)

Q-4

Explain the adventures that Tom Thumb experienced in the story.

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Q-5

Rewrite the sentences as per given example.

1. Fast driving is dangerous. 

It is ………………………………………………………………….

2. She was too proud to admit her mistake. 

She was so……………………………………………………….

3. They let him play cricket. 

He was allowed ………………………………………………

4. The room was full of people. 

There were ……………………………………………………..

5. Whose mischief was this? 

Who ………………………………………………………………

6. Watching too much TV is bad for your eyes. 

It is …………………………………………………………..……

Q-6

A parson is a person who preaches in a church or any other holy place. What are the following persons called?

1. A person who does not believe in God

2. A person who loves and collects books

3. A person who regards the whole world as his country

4. A person who leaves his own country and goes to live in another

5. A person who is unable to pay his debts

6. A person who looks at the darker side of things

7. The one, who offers one's services

8. The one who has a lot of experience in any field

Chapter-2   Rikki - Tikki- Tavi
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Describe Rikki-tikki-tavi.
2. What had happened to Rikki-tikki?
3. Who saved Rikki-tikki-tavi and how?
4. Did Teddy and Rikki-tikki become friends? Give reason for your answer
5. Why were Darzee, the tailor-bird, and his wife sad?
6. How did Rikki-tikki save Teddy from Nag?
7. Why were Nag and Nagaina hidden in the bathroom?
8. What lesson do you get from the story?
Q-2 Explain the given lines with reference to the context
1. He bit, but did not bite long enough.
2. Teddy's mother picked him up from the dust and hugged him.
3. Nag coiled himself down, coil by coil, and fell asleep.
4. Rikki-tikki had the right to be proud of himself.
Q-3 Classify each sentence below as an independent clause or a dependent clause.
1. If you study hard ________________________________________________
2. After months of illness ________________________________________________
3. I like cakes ________________________________________________
4. Pritesh hit the ball ________________________________________________
5. Whoever will speak the truth ________________________________________________
6. Whatever makes us happy ________________________________________________
7. She went there ________________________________________________
8. The actor received many awards ________________________________________________
9. When the guests arrive ________________________________________________
10. Because it was raining ________________________________________________
Q-4

Complete each sentences below by using an independent clause.

1. When the teacher came,

2. Until the sun rises,

3. Wherever you go for vacation,

4. How you do things,

5. If you play in rain,

6. Since I don't like dishonest people,

7. While mother cooked food,

8. As Suman was not feeling well,

9. Before it starts raining again,

10. Since the shopkeeper was dishonest,

Q-5

A wisp of grass means a small strand of grass. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

A ___________________________of sugar

A ___________________________of butter

A ___________________________of furniture

A ___________________________of sand

A ___________________________of kindness

A ___________________________of gold

A ___________________________of hair

A ___________________________of marble

Q-6

Here are some facts about adaptation in animals. There is one mistake in each of the facts. Correct the mistake and rewrite each sentence.

• Antarctic seals, have warm fur and a thick layer of blubber for insulation.

• Camel's thick eyebrows shield the eyes from a desert sun.

• Spotted coat camouflages giraffes between the trees.

• A lion's rough tongue is designed to peel skin of pray animal away from flesh.

• Penguins have thick skin and lots of fat under there skin to keep warm in cold weather.

Chapter-2   Special Olympics - (Poem)
Q-1

Answer the following questions:

1. What is the moral of the poem?

2. Who were the competitors in the 'Special Olympics'?

3. State the line which reflects that the competitors were helpful to one another in spite of the competition.

4. How do you think the special competitors prepare themselves for the Olympics?

5. Each of the competitors deserves a gold medal. Give reason.

6. State the condition of the small boy when he fell down.

Q-2

Explain the following lines with reference to the context:

1. “The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them 

The hundred-yard dash was the race to be run”

2. “But the smallest among them, he stumbled and staggered 

And fell to the asphalt instead”

3. “The eight other runners pulled up on their heels 

The ones who had trained for so long to compete”

4. “And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces 

Said more than these words ever will.”

Q-3

Find pairs of rhyming words from the poem and write.

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Q-4

Complete the spellings using '-er', '-or' or 'ir'.

1. spectat___ __

2. d ___ ___t

3. Eff___ ___t

4. che___ ___

5. stagg ___ ___

6. runn ___ ___

7. silv ___ ___

8. govern___ ___

Q-5

Complete the table given below. 
Chapter-3   Spirit Of Adventure
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. How did the boys land up on the Island?
2. What strategy did the boys make to stick together?
3. Who according to you was the deserving leader: Jack or Ralph?
4. What problems according to the author did they face?
5. What according to Jack, was the idea of survival on the Island?
6. Ralph sensed danger from Jack after some time. What made him feel so?
7. How did the remaining boys reach home?
Q-2 Explain the given lines with reference to the context.
1. “To me rescue and shelter are more important. Jack doesn't seem to agree.”
2. “Every time the wind blows it bellows out. The little children are scared.”
3. “He has started tormenting threatening the boys.”
4. “I hold the breadth. They are frantic. They don't want to give up upon their wild search.”
5. “When I get up. I find myself at the feet of a Naval Captain.”
Q-3 Correct the sentences with respect to the use of one.
1. One in every four child in our class is below average.
2. One must always respect ones parents.
3. I don't like these shoes. I liked the one's that we saw at the supermarket.
4. Would you like to have one cup of coffees?
5. Do you like this dress or that ones?
6. My house is the ones at the corner
7. She is one of those girl who is an all rounder.
8. My children are grown-up. Ones in seventeen years old and the elder ones is eighteen
Q-4

Match the movement words with their meanings.
Chapter-3   Adventure Of Isabel - (Poem)
Q-1

Read the lines given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Isabel, Isabel didn't worry, Isabel didn't scream or scurry. She washed her hands and she straightened her hair up, Then Isabel quietly ate the bear up. 

a. Who did Isabel meet? 

b. Was Isabel afraid? How can you tell? 

c. Which two words were used for describing the bear. 

d. What did Isabel do?

2. The witch's face was cross and wrinkled, The witch's gums with teeth were sprinkled. “Ho ho, Isabel!” the old witch crowed “I'll turn you into an ugly toad!” 

a. How did the witch look? 

b. What did the witch decide to turn Isabel into? 

c. What did Isabel do to the witch?

3. She nibbled the zwieback that she always fed off, And it was gone, she cut the giant's head off. 

a. Who did Isabel meet? 

b. What are the meanings of the words 'nibbled' and 'zwieback'? 

c. What happened to the giant? 

d. Who did Isabel meet soon after?

4. The doctor's talk was of coughs and chills And the doctor's satchel bulged with pills. The doctor said unto Isabel, “Swallow this, it will make you well.”

a. Find the words from the stanza that mean the same: i. Shoulder bag ii. Hump 

b. What did the doctor do with Isabel? 

c. Was Isabel really ill? 

d. Did Isabel do as the doctor said?

Q-2

Answer the following questions:

1. Who all did Isabel meet ?

2. How did Isabel react when she meet the bear?

3. Describe how the giant looked.

3. Describe how the giant looked.

5. Do you believe all that is said in the poem?

Q-3

Write the antonyms of the given words from the poem.

Ravenous ______________________

Cross ______________________

Horrid ______________________

Cruel ______________________

Rage ______________________

Calmly ______________________

Q-4

Write two simpler synonyms for each of the words given below. One is done for you.

Enormous  huge  big

Glad ______________________ ______________________

Wicked ______________________ ______________________

Hideous ______________________ ______________________

Nibbled ______________________ ______________________

Satchel ______________________ ______________________

Chapter-4   The Neighbours
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. How did Zalela and Mei Ling become friends?
2. What present did Mei Ling’s parents gave her and what was the occasion?
3. Why did Zalela mother forbid her to play with Mei Ling?
4. Zalela came home running and started washing her knee. What was the reason behind it?
5. Explain the situation when Johan and Koreng bumped into each other. What was the outcome?
6. What happened after Mei Ling had tied the dog in the yard?
7. Were the girls able to find the Johan? What did they do?
8. What replacement did Mei Ling get as a pet from Zalela's mother?
Q-2 Who said this to whom?
1. “But what's wrong with that? I don't play with it.”
2. “Indeed, playing with that dog! Both of you know it's against our religion.”
3. “Well, of course, she'd be angry if Johan chased the cat into her house and then broke her vase”
4. “What'll we do now?”
5. “Of course I do. But you know that we are not allowed to meet.”
6. “No he isn't. He's still alive. We will find him.”
Q-3 Change each of the following sentences into the passive voice
1. My sister was doing her homework.
2. The clerk was typing the letter.
3. The boy was watching the movie.
4. The mechanic was repairing the car.
5. The teacher was checking the answer sheets.
6. They were planting some trees in the park.
7. They were painting the roof with different colours.
8. I was helping the old man cross the road.
9. The girl was playing the guitar.
10. The dog was barking at the thief.
Chapter-5   Mowgli Learns The Jungle Law
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Why was Mowgli the favourite student of Baloo?
2. What things had Mowgli learnt so far?
3. Why did Baloo want to teach Mowgli all the laws of the jungle?
4. What are the different 'Master-Words'?
5. “Say the word for the Hunting-people then-great scholar!” Explain the meaning
6. How can you say that Baloo was very protective of Mowgli?
7. Had Mowgli learnt all the jungle laws properly? Give the reason providing reference from the text.
8. Why did Mowgli make faces at Baloo?
Q-2 Explain the following with reference to the context.
1. “But Mowgli, as a mancub, had to learn a great deal.”
2. “None of the jungle people like being disturbed, and every one is ready to fly at an intruder.”
3. “A man's cub is a man's cub and he must learn all the Law of The Jungle.”
4. “ Its Better that he is bruised from head to toe by me who loves him than be harmed by.”

5. Explain the different laws as mentioned in the story.

Q-3 Complete each of the sentences using 'going to' or 'will' with the verb in the bracket.

(1) She ______________________________ 15 next week. (to be)

(2) They ______________________________ a new computer. (to get)

(3) I think my father ______________________________ this shirt. (to like)

(4) My sister ______________________________ a new house. (to buy)

(5) The guests ______________________________ at about 6 o'clock in the evening. (to arrive)

(6) ______________________________ you ______________________________ me with the bags? (to help)

(7) By 2020, more people ______________________________ in green organic homes. (to live)

(8) We are ______________________________ a get-together this Monday. (to arrange)

(9) We ______________________________ to Europe in June. (to fly)

(10) Look at the sky! It ______________________________ soon. (to rain)

Q-4

Complete these collective nouns from the words given in the box:

1. An _____________________of tiger

2. A _____________________ of crocodiles

3. A _____________________ of snakes

4. A _____________________ of cubs

5. A _____________________ of ducks

6. A _____________________ of elephants

7. A _____________________ of owls

8. A _____________________ of parrots

9. A _____________________ of lions

10. A _____________________ of wolves

11. A _____________________ of bear

12. A _____________________ of owls

Chapter-5   The Rainy Day - (Poem)
Q-1

Read between the lines and fill up the blanks.

1. The rain is referred as__________________.

2. The poem gives a message that___________________.

3. The words which mean the same as 'boring' and 'sleepy' from the poem are_______________________ respectively.

Q-2

Answer the following questions:

1. Explain the following lines: 

“The vine still clings to the mouldering wall, 

But at every gust the dead leaves fall, 

And the day is dark and dreary.”

2. What thoughts of the poet cling to the wall?

3. What does the poet mean when he says that his life is dark and dreary?

4. Describe the state of the mind of the poet in the third stanza.

5. “Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.” Do you agree to it? Say yes or no. Explain with a reason.

6. How can one overcome the sad and gloomy days in one's life?

Q-3

Find the words in the poem that are the antonyms of the following words:

(a) calm

(b) start

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

A person who loves books____________________________

(i)

optimist

(ii)

bibliophile

(iii)

amateur

Q-2 

A person who is a professional dancer, singer, etc.____________________________

(i)

artiste

(ii)

scientist

(iii)

performer

Q-3 

A false idea or belief____________________________

(i)

pessimism

(ii)

hedonism

(iii)

fallacy

Q-4 

Which never dies____________________________

(i)

immortal

(ii)

mortal

(iii)

psychic

Q-5 

A person who believes in God ____________________________

(i)

anarchist

(ii)

anarchist

(iii)

a theist

Chapter-6   The Story Of Louis Pasteur
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What happened when one day Louis was playing with his friends?
2. What did Louis study after completing his schooling?
3. Explain the process of pasteurization.
4. Name the animal diseases which Pasteur studied.
5. How did Louis work over the theory of curing rabies?
6. What happened on the 6th of July in 1885?
7. Was Louis successful in treating the boy?
8. What did the government of Paris do to honour Pasteur?
Q-2 Give one word for each of the following:
1. Heat treatment for wine, milk, etc. _________________________
2. The germs of certain diseases which are too small to be seen _________________________
3. A disease that can also affect men _________________________
4. Instrument required to see small micro-organisms or certain bacteria _________________________
Q-3 Write true or false
1. The mad wolf was suffering from a disease called rabies.
2. After Louis had left school, he trained himself as a doctor
3. Heat treatment of wine, beer, milk etc is called as fermentation.
4. Pasteur inoculated animals by removing the infected parts of rabbits suffering from rabies and by treating these parts.
5. The Indian Government founded the Pasteur Institute.
Q-4

What all did Louis discover? Write in a chronological order.

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Q-5

Change the verbs given in the brackets into the correct form of past perfect tense.

(1) When we __________________(finish) eating dinner, we went out for a movie

(2) The teacher told us that she __________________ (prepare) the test sheets two days ago.

(3) Chris __________________(own) this house for three years before he __________________(sell) it.

(4) I __________________(be) to this amusement park some days ago.

(5) John __________________(save) a lot of money before __________________(buy) the gift for his parents.

(6) The boss__________________(tell) us that he__________________(hire) some new staff for sales department.

(7) Renee __________________(not/use) email before, so I taught her how to use it.

Q-6

Make sentences in the past continuous tense using the verbs given in the brackets.

(1) Jane __________________(rehearse) for her school play.

(2) I _________(watch) T.V. while my brother __________________(study) in his room.

(3) The kids __________________(play) football when suddenly it started to rain.

(4) We __________________(watch) a horror movie when we heard a voice.

(5) When Shane and her friend __________________(go) out, they forget to switch off the lights.

(6) We __________________(not/waste) time. We __________________(prepare) for the exam.

(7) He __________________(work) on a report at four.

(8) I called my parents but they__________________(attend) some guests.

Q-7

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

(1) Rachel showed Phoebe the purse which she had just __________________________________. 

(a) bought 

(b) buys 

(c) buying

(2) It became hot when the sun __________________________________. 

(a) rises 

(b) rise 

(c) rose

(3) If it rains, then our trip __________________________________. 

(a) will be cancelled 

(b) had cancelled 

(c) was cancelled

(4) As Bhawna is ill, she __________________________________. 

(a) will take rest 

(b) took rest 

(c) takes rest

Chapter-7   The Unlucky Weaver
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What type of clothes did the weaver weave? How was his quality as compared to the one that was woven by the other weavers of the locality?
2. Was the weaver successful in the other city for his weaving? Explain.
3. The weaver heard some voices while returning to his house. What were they?
4. How much amount did the weaver earn the second time? Was he able to take the coins to his house?
5. Write about the conversation between the weaver and destiny in short.
6. Explain the scenario at the two merchants.
Q-2 Explain the following with reference to the context:
1. “His wife, however, did not want to leave, for there was no assurance of a better life somewhere else.
2. Now that he was rich again, he decided to return home to his wife.”
3. "I am Destiny! I have taken the gold coins from you as you did not need the money for your living.
4. The weaver thought, "The second merchant is not rich, but he leads a life which is better than the first merchant, who is very rich."
5. “His wish was granted, and Somilaka returned home with some money that made his wife happy.
Q-3 Which lines in the story tell you that:
1. The weaver was unlucky
2. The weaver was hard - working.
3. The weaver was not destined to earn more than he needed
4. Somilaka accepted his fate.
Q-4

Match the statements with the correct subordinating conjunctions.
Q-5

Find the antonyms or the synonyms of the words in the brackets from the word box and complete the sentences.

(1) Our teacher is ________________ (bias) towards every student.

(2) One should study ________________ (stupidly).

(3) The store may not be ________________ (close) today.

(4) Jane and her friends got ________________ (early) for the movie.

(5) The weather is very ________________ (moist) today.

(6) You must rehearse your dialogues ________________ (well).

(7) It took great ________________ (boldness) to get India’s independence.

(8) Monica goes for a ________________ (walk) daily in the evening.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Bruno likes to eat cookies _________________ milk.

(i)

and

(ii)

or

(iii)

for
Q-2 Many people enjoy their holidays by the lakeside _________________ at an island.

(i)

or

(ii)

but

(iii)

and
Q-3 Shane didn't like staying up late at night _________________ getting up late in the morning.

(i)

or

(ii)

yet

(iii)

nor

Q-4 Sanjana is meek _________________ a very bold gir

(i)

and

(ii)

yet

(iii)

but

Q-5 He reads the book _________________ listen to music together.

(i)

but

(ii)

or

(iii)

and

Chapter-7   Solitude - (Poem)
Q-1

Read the lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own.

(a) What does the poet want to say in these lines? 

(b) What is meant by the phrase “sad old earth?” 

(c) Does the world laugh with us in our happiness?

2. Sing, and the hills will answer, Sigh, it is lost on the air; The echoes bound to a joyful sound, But shirk from voicing care. 

(a) Who is the poet of the poem? 

(b) What is lost in the air and why? 

(c) How does echo change accordingly?

3. Be glad, and your friends are many; Be sad, and you lose them all, There are none to decline your nectar'd wine, But alone you must drink life's gall.

(a) Your mood defines your number of friends. How? 

(b) What is the meaning of “nectar'd wine?” 

(c) What does a person drink alone? Give reason.

4. Succeed and give, and it helps you live, But no man can help you die. 

(a) What truth of life has been defined in these lines? 

(b) “Succeed and give” is important. Do you agree? 

(c) Give the opposite of 'succeed'.

5. There is room in the halls of pleasure For a large and lordly train, But one by one we must all file on Through the narrow aisle of pain.

(a) How is 'life' defined in the above stanza? 

(b) Find the word from the passage which means the same as 'walkway'. 

(c) What is 'the narrow aisle of pain'?

Q-2

Answer the following questions:

1. Explain the significance of the title of the poem “Solitude”?

2. Why does the world laugh with us but never share our sorrows?

3. How can you say that Nature reverts to our own actions?

4. In what ways do people play two different roles in our life?

5. What type of people claim to be your friends?

6. Explain the significance of lines “But one by one we must all file on, through the narrow aisle of pain”.

7. The earth's laughter is very important. Explain with a favourable reason.

Q-3

State whether each of the following statements is true or false.

1. Till people eat together, they stay together.

2. The echo bounds to the both sorrow and joyful sounds.

3. One doesn't have to drink life's gall alone.

4. The room of life is always filled with pleasure.

5. The people take part in one's happiness and leaves in sadness.

Q-4

Write the rhyming words from the poem.

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Q-5

There are some pairs of words in the poem that are opposite in nature. Find and write them.

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Q-6

Write the synonyms and the antonyms of these words from the poem.

1. Sad _____________________ ____________________

2. Answer _____________________ _____________________

3. Seek _____________________ _____________________

4. Woe _____________________ _____________________

5. Decline _____________________ _____________________

6. Narrow _____________________ _____________________

Q-7

Choose the best option that fits the analogy in each question.

1. Lift: Impose :: Lower: 

(a) Sink                  (b) Raise                 (c) Welfare

2. Parched: Dehydrated :: Damp: 

(a) Drenched               (b) Wet               (c) Soothing

3. Blade: Edge :: Car: 

(a) Propeller                   (b) Modem                  (c) Bumper

4. Bad: Worst :: Little: 

(a) Least                  (b) Less                  (c) More least

5. Church: Cathedral :: Symphony: 

(a) Musical                    (b) Orchestra                    (c) Audience

Chapter-8   An Ill-Mannered Crow
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What was the condition of Caesar when he was first found by the grandfather and the author? How did they aid him?
2. Did Caesar get back to his place after he had recovered? Give the reason.
3. What chaos started around the house due to Caesar?
4. How did Caesar trouble other pets around the house?
5. What happened during the visit of Aunt Maebal?
6. What things did he start stealing from the neighbour's houses? Which one was his favourite among them?
7. What was the reason behind Caesar's another accident? What happened after it?
Q-2 State true or false.
1. Grandfather fed Caesar by opening his beak gently with a pencil to allow him to swallow.
2. After getting recovered, the crow went back to his place.
3. Everyone in the house accepted Caesar’s stay with them.
4. Caesar showed anger when it was tried to put in a cage.
5. Caesar learned to talk like ‘hello, hello’ or ‘kiss, kiss’.
6. Aunt Maebel was always good with pets.
7. Caesar helped everyone, even the neighbours.
8. Caesar died because of a stick flung towards him.
Q-3 Explain the following with reference to the context.
1. We varied this diet with occasional doses of my Grandfather's plum wine.
2. “That crow will ruin us," grumbled my Grandmother, picking marigolds off the carpet.”
3. Caesar, having grown used to living with humans on equal terms, had become snobbish.
4. Toothbrushes sales went up and so did grandfather’s blood pressure.
5. He grew weaker day by day, refusing to eat.
Q-4

Match the following idioms with their meanings. 
Q-5

Identify the subject and the object complement in each of the following sentences.

1. I am the team leader.

2. My sister looked happy.

3. We painted our house blue.

4. We should be kind to animals.

5. We should keep our surroundings clean.

6. The class elected Neil their monitor.

7. Our visit made grandma happy.

8. This storybook is interesting.

9. My father's favourite pastime is reading books.

10. My brother has become a doctor.

11. The movie seems interesting.

12. The most interesting place in the city is the museum.

Q-6

List the things that Caesar did that troubled everyone around.

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Q-7

Fill in the blanks with the correct idioms. 

Goose bumps, Under the wings of (someone), lame lack , Kill two birds with one stone, Eagle's Eye, The early bird catches the worm 

1. Rhea's mother __________________. While helping Rhea with her number problems, she also taught her counting.

2. The best way to avoid being a __________________ is by not speaking when you don't know the facts.

3. A true leader has an __________________ to work for the welfare of his country.

4. The Prime Minister's speech on Independence Day was so energetic that we had ________________.

5. If you don't study for the exams beforehand, then you can't excel. That's why it is said __________________.

6. It was so kind of the zoo authorities to keep the homeless pups __________________ .

Q-8

In each of the sentences, the underlined word is wrong. Find the error and rewrite the sentence after rectifying it.

1. Hannah was quite surprising when she heard about her promotion.

2. Always see to your left and then right while cross the road.

3. Yesterday I saw the blind man were trying to cross the road himself.

4. Sue had been working in this factory since one year.

Chapter-9   Tansen-The Great Musician
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Who was Tansen?
2. What happened when Swami Haridas was travelling through the forest along with his disciples?
3. What was the dying wish of Tansen's father Mukandan Misra?
4. Explain the journey of Tansen in Gwalior with Muhammad Ghaus.
5. With what plan did the courtiers come up to defeat Tansen?
6. Why was Tansen afraid of singing Raga Deepak? What idea did he come up with to save himself?
7. What were the consequences after Tansen had sung Raga Deepak in the court? Explain.
8. For how long did Tansen serve in Akbar’s kingdom? What other achievements did he have his name?
Q-2 Who said to whom and why?
1. “Don't be afraid, Tigers are not always dangerous. Let us look for this one.”
2. “Your son is very naughty. He is also very talented.”
3. “Very well, my lord, but give me time to prepare myself.”
4. “Perhaps our daughter, Saraswati, and her friend, Rupvati, could do it.”
Q-3 State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Tansen was an obedient child.
2. Tansen could imitate the voices of different birds and animals.
3. Swami Haridas punished Tansen for frightening him and his disciples with the tiger's voice.
4. Tansen lived with Swami Haridas learning music, and became a great dancer.
5. Akbar was so impressed by Tansen that he insisted him to join his court.
6. Singing Raga Deepak was powerful enough to dry up the air and leading to the death of the singer
7. Rupvati alone began to sing Raga Megh.
8. Tansen died before the year 1585.
Q-4 Correct these sentence fragments by adding the missing parts.
1. Travelled all around the country
2. The red car
3. The famous dancer from South
4. The rain
5. Walked with difficulty
6. As you want
7. Played many games
8. Since it was very hot
9. May I
10. Go to the moon
Q-5

If the group of words is a sentence, write 'S'. If it is a fragment, write 'F'. 

1. The butterfly in the garden.

2. The sweet little child.

3. This cake tastes delicious.

4. Every day in the evening.

5. They ran.

6. This is a beautiful place.

6. This is a beautiful place.

8. My very intelligent sister.

9. I asked my friend to help me with some Math sums.

10. Whenever father goes on a trip.

Q-6

Choose the correct missing words from the box to complete these proverbs. Use these proverbs in sentences.

1. Like mother like __________________________________.

2. Let bygones be __________________________________.

3. Jack of all __________________________________ , of none.

4. Make hay, while the __________________________________ shines.

5. Two __________________________________ don't make a right.

6. When in __________________________________, do as the __________________________________ do.

7. No man is __________________________________.

8. Birds of a feather __________________________________ together.

Chapter-9   The Acorn And The Pumpkin - (Poem)
Q-1

Read each stanza and answer the questions that follow.

1. "What could He mean who made us all? He's left this pumpkin out of place. If I had order'd in the case, Upon that oak it should have hung– A noble fruit as ever swung 

i. Who is 'He' in the first line? 

ii. Why is the pumpkin said to be out of place? 

iii. What is the mood of the speaker in the above lines?

2. The more I think, the more I wonder To see outraged proportion's laws, And that without the slightest cause; God surely made an awkward blunder." 

i. Who is wondering and why? 

ii. Explain- outraged proportion's laws.

iii. Do you think God really made a blunder? 

iv. Which words in the lines mean the opposite of: happy, largest?

3. "O! O!" he cried; "I bleed! I bleed! And this is what has done the deed! But, truly, what had been my fate, Had this had half a pumpkin's weight! I see that God had reasons good, And all His works were understood." 

i. Why did he cry – “I bleed! I bleed!”? 

ii. What incident has been talked about here? 

iii. Do you think the speaker is realizing his mistake? Why? 

iv. Give the meanings of – fate, deed.

Q-2

Which lines in the poem tell you the given facts?

1. The speaker of the poet thought himself to be superior than God.

2. The person got tired of too much thinking.

3. The speaker realized his mistake.

4. There is a reason behind everything in this world.

Q-3

Find and write the pairs of rhyming words from the poem.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter-10   The Fun They Had
Q-1 Read the questions and answer them.
1. What did Tommy find? What did Tommy's grandfather tell them about it?
2. Who was County Inspector? Why did Margie's mother call him?
3. What did the Inspector tell about Margie to her mother?
4. What did Tommy tell Margie about the type of teachers and schools from old times?
5. Why did the old schools seem to be funny to the children?
6. Does Margie like school? Give instances from the story.
7. Margie seemed to be getting interested in reading the book Tommy had. How can you say that?
8. Give the character sketch of Tommy and Margie.
Q-2 Mark the following statements as true or false.
1. The words in the book were moving.
2. Tommy and Margie are brother and sister.
3. The mechanical teacher gave Margie geography test.
4. The overall pattern of Margie's performance was not good.
5. Tommy was sure that a man as smart as the mechanical teacher.
6. In olden times, the kids went to the special kinds of buildings to study.
7. According to the mother, a teacher has to be adjusted to fit the mind of each student.
8. Tommy threw away the book before going to school.
9. The screen lit up with the arithmetic lesson.
10. Margie didn't think about the old type of schools and paid full attention to the lessons.
Q-3 Arrange the following events from the story into correct order.
1. She hoped that they would take the teacher away.
2. Margie went to the school room which was right next to her bedroom.
3. They turned the pages, which were yellow and wrinkled and found them funny to read.
4. The mother sent for the County Inspector.
5. Margie asked Tommy how a man could be a teacher?
6. Tommy told that his father knew as much as his teacher.
7. She kept on thinking about how the kids must have loved the school in old days.
8. Margie wrote a diary entry about a real book Tommy found.
9. Tommy found the book in his house.
10. Margie asked Tommy if she could read his book after school.
Q-4

Write the meanings of the following IT jargons.

1. Bit : ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Buffer : _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Cache : ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Cookie : ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Broadband : ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Domain : ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter-11   A Different Kind Of School
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. Describe Miss Beam according to the author.
2. What was the aim of Miss Beam's school?
3. What did the author see outside the window? How did he feel?
4. What was the important part of Miss Beam's school?
5. What conversation did the bandaged girl and the author have?
6. When the girl with a bandage on her eyes was describing the gardener of their school what was he doing? What was his name and why did he seem so old to the speaker?
Q-2 State true or false:
1. Miss beam was an eccentric lady.
2. Everyone in the school was either blind or deaf or dumb etc.
3. The author was surprised at knowing about lame day or blind day.
4. These special days were important part of the system to exercise the will power of students
5. The girl with curly red hair on the crutches was Millie.
6. Millie was the Head Girl.
Q-3 Who said to whom and why?
1. She's is not lame. This is only her lame day.
2. Don't you ever peep ?
3. Let's go for a little walk. Only you must tell me about things.
4. What is the girl wearing?
Q-4 Complete the sentences with the correct quantifiers

(1) How ____________________ time is required to complete this project? (many/much)

(2) The teacher gave____________________ work for the holidays. (a lot of/ so much)

(3) It is said that a ____________________ knowledge is a dangerous thing. (little/less)

(4) Hurry up. We have ____________________ time to reach the station. (few/little)

(5) I have gone to that shop a ____________________ times. ( few/ many)

(6) ____________________ bones are there in a human body? (How much/How many)

(7) I have seen ____________________ beautiful cards in this gallery shop. (some/few)

(8) Sam doesn't have ____________________ extra pencils with him. (much/any)

(9) Would you like ____________________ more coffee? (some/any)

(10) You can come and meet Mr. Sourabh at ____________________ time. (some/any)

Q-5

What qualities in Miss Beam's school do you like the most? List with suitable reasons to support your answer.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q-6

Complete the sentences with the correct quantifiers.

(1) How ____________________ time is required to complete this project? (many/much)

(2) The teacher gave____________________ work for the holidays. (a lot of/ so much)

(3) It is said that a ____________________ knowledge is a dangerous thing. (little/less)

(4) Hurry up. We have ____________________ time to reach the station. (few/little)

(5) I have gone to that shop a ____________________ times. ( few/ many)

(6) ____________________ bones are there in a human body? (How much/How many)

(7) I have seen ____________________ beautiful cards in this gallery shop. (some/few)

(8) Sam doesn't have ____________________ extra pencils with him. (much/any)

(9) Would you like ____________________ more coffee? (some/any)

(10) You can come and meet Mr. Sourabh at ____________________ time. (some/any)

Q-7

Find out the meanings of the pairs of homophones given in the box and then complete the sentences correctly. Write the correct form of the homophone in each sentence.

1. Everyone __________ as it rained heavily after so much heat.

2. Alka won the 1st prize for playing the _________ very beautifully and passionately.

3. You're a child. So you shouldn't ________ in elders' matter.

4. The accused _________ from the country after he was sentenced to severe punishment.

5. After applying the ointment, _________ a clean bandage over the wound.

6. Can you help me solve this _______________?

7. The audience was_________ after witnessing such a wonderful performance.

8. The villagers kept sharpening their ________ to fight against wild animals.

9. I woke up in the morning feeling ________ and tired.

10. The village women carry their _________at a long distance to fetch water.

Chapter-11   Don’t Give Up - (Poem)
Q-1

Read these lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. If you've tried and have not won, Never stop for crying; All's that's great and good is done Just by patient trying. 

i. Why is it important to be patient and keep trying? 

ii. Is it true that one should stay patient during the failure? 

iii. What should be done if we fail sometimes at something?

2. Though the sturdy oak has known Many a blast that bowed her, She has risen again, and grown Loftier and prouder 

i. What is the meaning of the line 'many a blast that bowed her?' 

ii. What characteristics of the oak tree are shown in the poem? 

iii. How does the oak inspire a person to rise high?

3. If by easy work you beat, Who the more will prize you? Gaining victory from defeat,—That's the test that tries you!

i. Defeat is the test that defines our performance. How can you say that? 

ii. Find the words from the stanza which mean the same as: conquest, simple. 

iii. What is more important- completing an easy task or gaining victory after defeat?

Q-2

Answer the following questions in brief.

1. Explain the significance of the title of the poem.

2. How does patience help to achieve success in life?

3. What message do birds give while flying high in the sky?

4. The oak tells us to stay strong in the times of despair. Explain.

5. What does the poet want to say when he says that victory gained from defeat is the best one can have?

6. If a person tries to break you down, what should be done?

7. Crying doesn't help us in any way. Explain with the reference to the poem.

8. Write the rhyming words from the poem.

Q-3

State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. A person should not be patient if he loses the first time.

2. As the birds fly high, they keep on becoming stronger.

3. The oak grows stronger and prouder each time it is bent down.

4. Easy winning gives happiness.

5. We pass the test if we gain victory from defeat.

Q-4

The word 'patient' has been used as an adjective. Its noun form is 'patience'. Write the noun form of each of the following words:

1. Virtuous ___________________________

2. Active ___________________________

3. Chosen ___________________________

4. Envious ___________________________

5. Alive ___________________________

6. Pleasant ___________________________

7. Lost ___________________________

8. Inventive ___________________________

Q-5

Write the adjective form of each of the following nouns.

1. Ease ___________________________

2. Strength ___________________________

3. Belief ___________________________

4. Care __________________________

5. Breadth ___________________________

6. Creation ___________________________

7. Devotion ___________________________

8. Confidence ___________________________

Chapter-12   The Devoted Friends
Q-1 Answer the following questions:
1. What was the idea of the Water-rat about love and friendship?
2. Who started narrating the story to The Water-rat and with what purpose?
3. Describe little Hans. Who was his close friend?
4. What problems did little Hans face during the winters?
5. What was the excuse given by the Miller for not helping Little Hans during winters?
6. Did the Miller actually intend to give his wheelbarrow to little Hans or it was just a way to get all his work done by Hans?
7. What happened when little Hans went to call the doctor?
8. Was the Miller repentant after the death of Little Hans? Give instances from the story.
9. “One always suffers for being generous.” Who said this line? Did the speaker really mean it?
10. What was the moral of the story that annoyed the Water-rat?
Q-2 Explain the following with the reference to context.
1. “I know nothing about the feelings of parents,” said the Water-rat, “I am not a family man”.
2. Hans never troubled his head about these things, and nothing gave him greater pleasure than to listen to all the wonderful things the Miller used to say about the unselfishness of true friendship.
3. "If poor Hans is in trouble, I will give him half my porridge, and show him my white rabbits."
4. “I do not think it is much to ask of you, considering that I am going to give you my wheelbarrow; but of course if you refuse I will go and do it myself.”
5. He consoled himself by the reflection that the Miller was his best friend.
6. His body was found the next day by some goatherds, floating in a great pool of water, and was brought back by them to the cottage.
7. “The fact is that I told him a story with a moral.”
Q-3 Write true or false for each the following statements.
1. The little ducks looked exactly like yellow canaries.
2. The little ducks paid no attention to whatever their mother told them to do.
3. Little Hans had a great many friends, but the most devoted friend of all was big Hugh the Miller.
4. The neighbours were always jealous that the rich Miller gave little Hans many things in return, like milch cows, flock of woolly sheep etc.
5. According to the Miller, he didn't invite Hans to his house as it would drive him of envy on seeing upon his luxury.
6. The Miller promised to Hans to give his wheelbarrow which was in a very good condition.
7. Little Hans refused to mend the Miller barn-roof confidentl
8. The doctor rode off to the Miller's house with Hans
9. The Water-rat ran off as soon as he realized that the story was all about moral
Q-4

Write three sentences, each having the given punctuation mark. 

(1) Exclamation mark (!)

(2) Apostrophe ('s)

(3) Comma (,)

(4) Hyphen (-)

(5) Semi-colon (;)

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 _________ studying tomorrow, I'm going to sleep till late in the morning.

(i)

Beside

(ii)

Besides

Q-2 My great grandfather __________ from Punjab.

(i)

emigrated

(ii)

immigrated
Q-3 The teacher will be late. We should __________ with the morning prayer ourselves.

(i)

proceed

(ii)

precede
Q-4 Since you didn't answer my call, I ___________ that you didn't want to come to play.

(i)

implied

(ii)

inferred

Q-5 You should learn to ___________ sometimes. You cannot please everyone all the time.

(i)

descent

(ii)

dissent

Q-6 Roy went to art and craft expo to buy some____________.

(i)

stationary

(ii)

stationery

Q-7 Every child should ___________ with his parent whenever in problem.

(i)

counsel

(ii)

council
Q-8 She forgot her wallet into her house. Now she feels _____________ in front of her friend.

(i)

embarrassed

(ii)

ashamed