Question 1

IX Study the following sentences from the story and choose the correct option.
1. Oh, hum! What a hard day it has been!
2. Ah, at last, they’ve stopped their chatter!
3. What should we do?
4. What should we name our child?
(i) Sentence 1. expresses a feeling of __________. (tiredness/joy)
(ii) Sentence 2. expresses a feeling of __________. (wonder/relief)
(iii) Sentences 3. and 4. ask __________. (answers/questions)

Accepted Answer

(i) Sentence 1 expresses tiredness because the phrase 'What a hard day it has been!' indicates fatigue.
(ii) Sentence 2 expresses relief as 'Ah, at last, they’ve stopped their chatter!' shows a feeling of relief that the noise has ended.
(iii) Sentences 3 and 4 ask questions as they begin with 'What should we...?', indicating they seek answers. — Sentence 1 uses 'hard day' indicating tiredness.
Sentence 2 uses 'Ah, at last' indicating relief.
Sentences 3 and 4 are interrogative sentences asking questions.

Question 2

X Punctuate the following sentences and write whether they are exclamatory or interrogative sentences.
1. Wow, what an intelligent man he is
2. Oh how big the hole is
3. Do you like to read comic books
4. What is your favourite story

Accepted Answer

1. Wow, what an intelligent man he is!
   - Exclamatory sentence (expresses strong feeling)
2. Oh, how big the hole is!
   - Exclamatory sentence
3. Do you like to read comic books?
   - Interrogative sentence (asks a question)
4. What is your favourite story?
   - Interrogative sentence — Exclamatory sentences express strong feelings and end with '!'.
Interrogative sentences ask questions and end with '?'.
Punctuation marks added accordingly.

Question 3

Let us listen
You will listen to a security guard making an announcement to the people in the neighbourhood. As you listen, fill in the blanks with only one word that you hear. (refer to page 38 for transcript)
The security guard announced that 1. ____________ has been happening in that area. He advised everyone to stay safe and the kids to tell the 2. ____________ as soon as they find anything different. They should not forget that 3. ____________ is the main thing. He asked them to call 4. ____________ when they need immediate help.

Accepted Answer

1. robbery
2. adults
3. safety
4. 100 — From the transcript on page 38:
- 'There are reports of robbery in our locality.'
- 'Children, you must inform any suspicious activity to adults immediately.'
- 'Always remember that safety is important.'
- 'Dial 100 in case of emergency.'

Question 4

II Discuss in pairs:
1. Why do you think it’s important for people to keep their house and themselves safe? Tick the suitable reasons.
(i) To be safe from injury
(ii) To keep family members and pets safe
(iii) To stop accidents from happening
(iv) To make sure they visit the doctor regularly
(v) To stop robbery
(vi) To pay the electricity bill
(vii) To save money
2. Now, use the given hints to share your reasons in complete sentences with your teacher and classmates.
• I think it’s important because ... /
• I feel it’s necessary as ... /
• The reason we need to look at safety is ...
3. Use the given hints to share three ideas on how people can keep their houses and themselves safe. Share with your classmates and teachers.
• I think they should … /
• I suppose they could … /
• They must … /
• They should … /
• How about … /
• It might be better to …

Accepted Answer

1. Suitable reasons to tick:
(i) To be safe from injury
(ii) To keep family members and pets safe
(iii) To stop accidents from happening
(v) To stop robbery

2. Sample sentences:
- I think it’s important because safety protects us from harm.
- I feel it’s necessary as it keeps our family and pets safe.
- The reason we need to look at safety is to prevent accidents and theft.

3. Ideas to keep safe:
- I think they should lock doors and windows.
- I suppose they could install alarms.
- They must be careful while using electrical appliances.
- They should avoid talking to strangers.
- How about keeping emergency numbers handy?
- It might be better to have regular safety drills. — The question encourages discussion and sharing ideas about safety.
The suitable reasons are those related to safety and protection.
The sentences use given hints to express opinions.
The ideas suggest practical safety measures.

Question 5

Let us write
The next day, the neighbour asked the man in the story about what had happened. As the man, tell the neighbour what had happened in your own words. Remember to include the following:
when ………….........…………………………………………………
where ………….........…………………………………………………
what ………….........…………………………………………………
how ………….........…………………………………………………
why ………….........…………………………………………………
You may begin this way:
My wife and I were about to go to sleep last night when we heard someone …

Accepted Answer

Sample answer:
My wife and I were about to go to sleep last night when we heard someone knocking loudly at the door. It was around 10 pm in our neighbourhood. We saw a stranger who looked worried and told us about suspicious activities nearby. We listened carefully and decided to inform the authorities. We did this because we wanted to keep our community safe. — The answer should include the five Ws: when, where, what, how, and why.
It should be written in the first person as the man telling the neighbour.
The sample answer demonstrates a coherent narrative including all points.

Question 6

Let us explore
1. Find out from your teacher or parents what you would do in the following situations.
Who will you call if …
• you see fire
• you see someone getting hurt
• you see a wounded animal
• you see someone suspicious
• you find a lost child
• you get lost

Accepted Answer

Sample answers:
- If you see fire, call the fire brigade (e.g., 101).
- If you see someone getting hurt, call an ambulance or emergency services.
- If you see a wounded animal, call animal rescue or a veterinarian.
- If you see someone suspicious, inform the police.
- If you find a lost child, contact the police or child welfare authorities.
- If you get lost, call a family member or emergency services for help. — The question asks for appropriate emergency contacts in various situations.
Answers should reflect common emergency numbers or responsible authorities.

Question 7

Find the right path for the kotwal to catch the thief.

Accepted Answer

To solve this maze or path puzzle, start from the kotwal's position and trace the path that leads to the thief without any dead ends or obstacles. The correct path is the one that connects the kotwal to the thief successfully.

(Note: Since the actual maze image is not provided here, the student is expected to visually find the path in the textbook.) — This is a maze or pathfinding exercise where the student visually identifies the correct route.
The solution involves careful tracing and elimination of wrong paths.

Question 8

What is a fable?

Accepted Answer

A short story featuring animals with human traits that teaches a moral lesson — A fable is a short story that usually features animals as characters who speak and behave like humans and ends with a clear moral or lesson.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a folk tale?

Accepted Answer

A story that explains natural phenomena or social customs and reflects cultural beliefs — Folk tales are stories that reflect the culture, beliefs, and traditions of a community and often explain natural phenomena or social customs.

Question 10

In the story 'A Bottle of Dew', what did Rama Natha believe would turn any object into gold?

Accepted Answer

A magic potion made from banana plant dew — Rama Natha believed in a magic potion that could turn any object into gold, which the sage said could be made by collecting dew from banana plants.

Question 11

Why did Rama Natha spend all his time trying to learn about the magic potion instead of taking care of his land?

Accepted Answer

Rama Natha believed that the magic potion could turn any object into gold, so he thought it was an easier way to become rich. For example, he ignored his land and focused on collecting dew for the potion. — Rama Natha was convinced that the magic potion would make him rich quickly, so he did not spend time on his land. This belief made him neglect his responsibilities.

Question 12

What instructions did the sage Mahipati give to Rama Natha to make the magic potion?

Accepted Answer

The sage told Rama Natha to plant banana plants and water them himself. He had to collect the morning dew from the leaves during winter and store five litres of dew. Then the sage would chant magic words to turn it into the potion. — The sage explained that Rama Natha must personally tend the banana plants and collect dew with his own hands, emphasizing hard work and patience.

Question 13

How did Rama Natha and Madhumati create wealth after meeting the sage?

Accepted Answer

After meeting the sage, Rama Natha started working hard on his land by planting banana plants and collecting dew. Madhumati helped by selling the bananas in the market. Together, their hard work created a huge plantation and earned them money. — The couple's combined effort in tending the plantation and marketing the produce led to their financial success, showing that hard work, not magic, created wealth.

Question 14

Why did the sage say there was no magic potion that could turn things into gold?

Accepted Answer

The sage said there was no magic potion because the wealth Rama Natha gained was from his own hard work on the plantation. The potion was a trick to teach Rama Natha the value of hard work and not to rely on magic. — The sage wanted Rama Natha to understand that effort and patience create real wealth, not magic. This lesson was important for Rama Natha's growth.

Question 15

What lesson does the story 'A Bottle of Dew' teach about wealth and success?

Accepted Answer

(a) Introduction: The story teaches that wealth and success come from hard work, not magic or shortcuts.

(b) Hard work: Rama Natha learned to take care of his land and plants himself.

(c) Patience: Collecting dew took six years, showing the importance of patience.

(d) Cooperation: Madhumati helped by selling bananas, showing teamwork.

(e) Conclusion: The story emphasizes that dedication and effort lead to real success and wealth, not relying on easy magic solutions. — This story highlights that true wealth is created through consistent effort and patience. Rama Natha's experience shows that shortcuts like magic do not work, and cooperation with others is important. The sage's trick was to teach this valuable life lesson.

Fables And Folk Tales

Fables And Folk Tales — Study Notes

Introduction to Fables and Folk Tales

The Fox and the Crow

The Story of the Monkey and the Crocodile

Practice Questions — Fables And Folk Tales

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