Chapter 1 " Who did Patrick's homework"
1. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really? (2)
Ans: Patrick thought that his cat was playing with a little doll. It was, in fact, a very small-sized man, an elf.
2. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish? (2)
Ans: Patrick had saved the tiny man’s life from the cat by not handing him back to the cat. So he promised to fulfil one wish of Patrick.
3. What was Patrick’s wish? (3)
Ans: Patrick hated doing homework. His greatest wish was that the little man should do all his homework till the end of the session.
4. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework? (5, 6)
Ans: The little man needed Patrick’s help in maths, English and history.
5. How did Patrick help him? (7)
Ans: Patrick sat beside the little man and guided him. He brought books from the library and read out to him.
6. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework – the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answer. (9, 10)
Ans: It was Patrick himself who actually did all the homework. He had to help the elf again and again with guidance and books.
A House, A Home Summary In English
Poet :- Lorraine M. Halli
A house is made of brick and stone and hard wood. It includes glass windows and very often a yard. There are a few other things also like the tiled floors, plastered walls and many doors.
However, all these things do not really make a home. It is a loving family which makes a real home. In such a family people care for each other and work unselfishly.
Chapter 2 How the Dog Found Himself
Working With the Text (Page21)
Discuss these questions in pairs before you write the answers.
1. Why did the dog feel the need for a master? (1,2)
Ans: The dog was sick and tired of going about alone in search of food. And he did not feel safe. So he decided to have a master.
2. Who did he first choose as his master? Why did he leave that master? (3)
Ans: The dog first chose a wolf as his master. But he found the wolf afraid of the bear. So he left the company of the wolf.
3. Who did he choose next? (3)
Ans: Next, the dog chose a bear as his master, because he was stronger than the Wolf.
4. Why did he serve the Lion for a long time? (4)
Ans: The dog served the Lion for a long time because he had no complaint against him. Secondly, he felt safe and secure. No other wild animal dared to displease him.
5. Who did he finally choose as his master and why? (9, 10)
Ans: The dog finally chose a man as his master. Even the lion was afraid of man. So the dog was convinced that man was the strongest creature on earth.
B.A summary of the story is given below. Fill in the blanks to complete it taking appropriate phrases from the box.
This is the story of___________ , who used to be___________ . He decided to find a
master___________ . First he found ______________ , but the wolf was afraid of
_________ . The dog thought that the bear was______________ . After some time the
dog met__________ who seemed the strongest. He stayed with the lion for a long
time. One day he realised that the lion was _________________ . To this day, the dog
remains man’s best friend.
Ans. This is the story of a dog, who used to be his own master. He decided to find a master, stronger than anyone else. First, he found a wolf but the wolf was afraid of the bear. The dog thought that the bear was the strongest of all. After some time the dog met a lion, who seemed the strongest. He stayed with the lion for a long time. One day he realised that the lion was afraid of man. To this day, the dog remains man’s best friend.
Poem 2
The Kite Summary In English
Poet:- Harry Behn
A new kite is wonderful to watch. Diving and dipping in the blue sky it moves its tail with a noise. It soars high with the wind. At this time it sails like a ship with only one sail. It rides on the current of air just as the ship rides on the waves of the ocean. When the wind falls it seems to rest. When the string which holds the kite goes slack, the master of the kite winds back the string. The kite comes back to the earth. It is there again in the sky when a new wind blows filling the wings of the kite with the air again.
However, when the string of the kite is caught in a tree, the kite flaps. It soon turns into a very torn and dirty thing.
Chapter 3 "Taro's Reward"
Date: 1 Sep 2021
Working With the Text (Page 34)
A Answer the following questions.
1. Why did Taro run in the direction of the stream? (5)
Ans: Taro ran in the direction of the stream because he was thirsty. Secondly, he had never before heard the sound of falling water in that area:
2. How did Taro’s father show his happiness after drinking sake? (7)
Ans: Sake gave warmth as well as energy to the old man. Taro’s father stopped shivering and started dancing. In this way, he showed his happiness.
3. Why did the waterfall give Taro sakeand others water? (12)
Ans: The waterfall obliged Taro and changed water into sake. The reason was that he was a thoughtful son. He served his old parents sincerely. Sake was the reward for his goodness. Other people were just greedy. So they got only plain water.
4. Why did the villagers want to drown Taro? (10, 11)
Ans: The villagers went to the waterfall to collect sake. But they got only plain cold water. They thought that Taro had tricked them. So they looked for Taro to punish him.
5. Why did the Emperor reward Taro? (13)
Ans: The Emperor of Japan rewarded Taro for being good and kind towards his parents. This was Emperor’s way to encourage all children to respect, obey and serve their parents.
B. Mark the right item.
1. Taro earned very little money because
(i)he didn’t work hard enough.
(ii)the villagers didn’t need wood.
(iii)the price of wood was very low.
2.Taro decided to earn extra money
(i)to live a more comfortable life.
(ii)to buy his old father some sake.
(iii)to repair the cracks in the hut.
3. The neighbour left Taro’s hut in a hurry because
(i)she was delighted with the drink.
(ii)she was astonished to hear Taro’s story.
(iii)she wanted to tell the whole village about the waterfall.
Ans. 1. (iii), 2. (ii), 3. (iii)
The Quarrel Summary In English
Poet ;- Eleanor Farjeon
The poet quarrelled with his brother on some very petty matter. It was so petty that now he does not remember what it was. One thing led to another. Both of them felt that they were right. It had started as something small. It had become big in the end. So they began to hate each other. The afternoon became very tense and unpleasant for both of them.
Then suddenly, the poet’s brother patted him on the back. He said that the two of them could not go along like that for a long time. It would be difficult to pass the night in that manner. He said that it was his mistake, Just then the poet felt that his brother was right. In fact he himself was wrong.
Chap 4 An Indian Woman. In Space : Kalpana Chawla
Answer the following questions.
1. Where was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian-American? (3)
Ans: Kalpana Chawla was born at Kamal, in Haryana. She was born in India, but married an American and became a naturalised citizen. So she is called an Indian- American.
2. When and why did she go to the U.S? Who did she marry? (2, 3)
Ans: Kalpana went to the U.S. for higher studies in aeronautical engineering. There she married the flight instructor Harrison.
3.How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea that she could be an astronaut? (3)
Ans: Kalpana had already got a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering before she went to the U.S. She earned her PhD in aerospace engineering. In 1994 she was selected by NASA for training as an astronaut. She was encouraged by the people around her.
4. What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the journalist? (6)
Ans: An astronaut needs to know a lot about biology and aeronautical engineering. He/ she must have a wide knowledge of science subjects.
5. Describe Kalpana Chawla’s first mission in space. (5)
Ans: Kalpana’s first mission in the space shuttle, Columbia, was nearly 16 days long. She went around the earth 252 times. Among her colleagues were a Japanese and Ukranian astronauts. They performed so many experiments.
6. What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her that success is possible? (7)
Ans: Kalpana Chawla, a girl from a small town, touched the skies. In her message to college students of Chandigarh, from space, she said that it was always possible to realise one’s dream. One could certainly get success provided one had the vision and the courage.
B. Read the newspaper report to find the following facts about the Columbia’s ill- fated voyage.
1. Date and place of lift off:_____________________________________________________
2. Number of astronauts on board:_______________________________________________
3. Number of days it stayed in space:_____________________________________________
4. Number of experiments done by scientists:_______________________________________
5. Date of return journey: ______________________________________________________
6. Height at which it lost contact:_________________________________________________
Ans:
1 .16 January 2003
2. Seven
3 .About 16 days eighty experiments
4 .1 February 2003 6. 200,000 feet
Beauty Poem Summary
The poet is trying to say in this poem that beauty is in everything. All the small things we do or the environment around us, everything has beauty in it. Everything has its own importance. All things are beautiful in their own unique way. Sunlight has its own beauty. Beauty can be seen in the growing corns, people who are working and dancing for getting good harvest. Beauty is not only seen but can also be heard or felt. For instance, when night falls, wind blows slowly, the sound of rainfall, or when a singer sings. They all give pleasure to the mind and make it feel happy.Beauty is not just outside, it is within. Beautiful is the self. Our good deeds, happy thoughts please everyone are all beautiful.Our dreams are also beautiful as they give us reason to advance and work with zeal. Beauty is in your style of work, the way you take rest and sleep.Beauty is everywhere. It is in attitude, the way we look at things. Actually everything is beautiful in its own unique manner, the need is to feel it.
Chapter 5 A Different Kind of School
Working With the Text (Page 62)
A. Put these sentences from the story in the right order and write them out in a paragraph. Don’t refer to the text.
I shall be so glad when today is over.
Having a leg tied up and hopping about on a crutch is almost fun, I guess.
I don’t think I’ll mind being deaf for a day—at least not much.
But being blind is so frightening.
Only you must tell me about things.
Let’s go for a little walk.
The other bad days can’t be half as bad as this.
Ans: Let’s go for a little walk. Only you must tell me about things. I shall be so glad when today is over. The other bad days can’t be half as bad as this. Having a leg tied up and hopping about on a crutch is almost fun, I guess. I don’t think I’ll mind being deaf for a day, at least not much. But being blind is so frightening.
B. Answer the following questions:
1. Why do you think the writer visited Miss Beam’s school? (1)
Ans: The writer had heard much about Miss Beam’s new teaching method. So he visited her school to see the new play-way method personally.
2. What was the ‘game’ that every child in the school had to play? (9)
Ans: Every child in the school had to play the role of being blind, deaf, dumb, injured and lame once in a term. It was a sort of game and training.
3. “Each term every child has one blind day, one lame day …”. Complete the line. Which day was the hardest? Why was it the hardest? (9, 11, 15)
Ans: “… one injured day and one dumb day.” Being blind was the hardest day. The student felt that he/she was going to be hit by something every moment.
4. What was the purpose of these special days? (5, 9)
Ans: The purpose of these special days was to give the children a personal taste of misfortune. They learnt to help the needy in society. Such training made them good citizens.
Pact with the sun
Chapter 1
Date: 5 Sep 2021
1. How did the two baby-birds get separated?
Ans: The two baby birds lived in a tall tree with their mother. One day a big storm blew. The tree came down. The mother bird was killed. The strong wind blew the two chicks away to the other side of the forest at a little distance from each other. Thus they got separated from each other.
2.Where did each of them find a home?
Ans: One of the young birds came down near a cave. A gang of robbers lived there. The other bird landed outside the ashram of a rishi at a little distance.
3.What did the first bird say to the stranger?
Ans: The first bird saw the stranger (the King). He called the robbers to hurry up and rob the man of his jewels and his horse. Indirectly he asked the stranger to leave the place at once.
4. What did the second bird say to him?
Ans: The second bird welcomed the king to the ashram. He requested the stranger to drink water, take rest and make himself comfortable. He added that his brother lived in the company of robbers, so he talked like them.
5.’ How did the rishiexplain the different ways in which the two birds behaved?
Ans: The king told the rishi about the different behaviour of the two birds. The rishi explained that the first bird repeated the words of the robbers. The second bird repeated what he had always heard at the ashram. Their different ways were the results of their company.
6. Which one of the following sums up the story best?
(i) A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
(ii)One is known by the company one keeps.
(iii)A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Ans: (ii) One is known by the company one keeps.
Chapter 2 The Friendly Mongoose
1. Why did the farmer bring a baby mongoose into the house?
Ans: The farmer had a small son. He wanted to have a pet to give company to his child. So he brought home a baby mongoose to play with the child.
2. Why didn’t the farmer’s wife want to leave the baby alone with the mongoose?
Ans:The farmer’s wife did not trust even her pet mongoose. She did n’t want to leave her son alone with an animal.
3. What was the farmer’s comment on his wife’s fears?
Ans: The farmer understood why his wife was afraid of leaving the baby alone with the mongoose. Therefore, he tried to remove her fear. He said that the mongoose was a friendly animal, as sweet and gentle as their own baby.
4. Why did the farmer’s wife strike the mongoose with her basket?
Ans: The farmer’s wife returned home with a heavy basket. She noticed blood on the face and paws of the mongoose. She had no doubt that the mongoose had killed her son. So in anger she hit the animal with the basket. The poor mongoose died on the spot.
5. Did she repent her hasty action? How does she show her repentance?
Ans: The farmer’s wife saw the snake tom into pieces. Her own son was safely asleep. She realised her mistake. She felt very sorry. She touched the mongoose and cried. She saw the painful result of her hasty action.
Chapter 3 The Shepherd’s Treasure
1. The shepherd had n’t been to school because
(i)he was very poor.
(ii)there were very few schools in those days.
(iii)he wasn’t interested in studies.
Choose the right answer.
Ans: (ii) There were very few schools in those days.
2.Who visited the shepherd one day. and why?
Ans: The shepherd soon became famous for his wisdom and friendly nature. The king of Iran heard about him and visited him. He was riding a mule and dressed like a shepherd.
3.Why did the other governors grow jealous of the shepherd?
Ans: The common shepherd was appointed the governor of a small district. He was loved and honoured by the people. His fame spread far and wide. So the governors of other provinces grew jealous of him.
4.Why was the new governor called to the palace?
Ans: The jealous governors poisoned the king’s ears against the new shepherd-governor. They reported that the new governor was dishonest, and he always carried his ill-gotten treasure in an iron chest. So the king called him to the palace to see that treasure.
5. Why was everyone delighted to see the iron chest on the camel’s back?
Ans: Those who were present in the palace, thought that the iron-box contained valuables. If their report proved true, the king would dismiss the shepherd. So they were delighted. They waited anxiously to see the contents of the box.
6. (i) What did the iron chest contain?
(ii)Why did the shepherd always carry it?
(iii)Is it an example of the shepherd’s humility or wisdom or both?
Ans: (i) The iron chest contained only an old blanket.
(ii)The shepherd always carried his blanket in the box because it was his oldest and time-tested friend. It would protect him in case the king took away his post and power.
(iii)Yes, it is an example of the shepherd’s humility as well as wisdom.
7. How did the king reward the new governor?
Ans:The king was highly pleased with the new governor’s humility and honesty. He rewarded him with a promotion. He made him the governor of a much bigger province the same day.
Chapter 4 The Old-Clock Shop
1. What made Ray think the visitor was not really a shopper?
Ans: Ray was deaf and dumb, but a good judge of men. His old wise eyes told him that the new visitors to his shop at that late hour, was not a shopper or customer. There was no friendliness in his eyes.
2. Why do you think he had come to the shop?
Ans: The visitor had not come to the shop to buy anything. Perhaps his intention was to loot the owner of his cash. He was in dire need of money.
. How did Ray communicate with him?
Ans: Ray could neither speak nor hear. So he communicated with his customer by writing his message on a notepad. The visitor also wrote his reply on paper.
4. What do you think the man said to his friend who waited at the door?
Ans: The older man pointed to his ears and shook his head from side to side. Thus he conveyed to his younger companion that the shop owner could neither hear ‘ nor speak.
5. Raypeople in exchange for their old watches and clocks?
Ans: Ray was not a pawnbroker, a person who lends money on security of some item. He did not lend money on interest. He was, however, kind and helpful. He could n’t say ‘No’ to the needy people.
6. “The watch was nothing special and yet had great powers.” In what sense did it have ‘great powers’?
Ans: The watch was just ordinary. But it had the power to pull a person out of a bad situation. The older man got the money he needed without hurting Ray. The generous shopkeeper also escaped physical injury. In this sense the watch had great powers.
7. Do you think the man would ever come back to pick up the watch?
Ans:No, it is very unlikely that the older man would ever come back to pick up his watch. He had, after all, got a price higher than the watch was worth for.
8. When did “the unfriendly face” of the visitor turn truly friendly?
Ans: The unfriendly face of the visitor turned friendly when he got a fifty dollar note for his ordinary watch. He felt obliged and happy.
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