Question 1

How many Friday matches will be played?
2. What was put up on the sports’ notice board?
3. Who will sponsor the kho-kho team’s refreshments?
4. Who will be the scorekeeper for chess?
5. Who will be the referee for kho-kho?
6. Which Friday periods are meant for kho-kho?

Accepted Answer

1. The number of Friday matches to be played depends on the schedule given in the sports notice board (not provided here). Usually, it would be the number of matches scheduled on Fridays.
2. The sports’ notice board had the schedule of matches and other related information.
3. The kho-kho team’s refreshments will be sponsored by the person or group mentioned on the notice board (not specified here).
4. The scorekeeper for chess will be the person assigned as per the notice board (not specified here).
5. The referee for kho-kho will be the person appointed as per the notice board (not specified here).
6. The Friday periods meant for kho-kho are the specific periods mentioned on the notice board (not specified here). — These questions are based on the sports notice board and schedule given in the text or image (img-4.jpeg). Since the exact details are not provided in the text, answers are based on typical understanding of such notices.

Question 2

Let us speak
Look at the situations given below. In pairs, take turns to use the three magic words—‘please’, ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry’—for the situations given below. Use the prompts given in the table to learn how to thank and apologise properly.

1. You are Vani—You want to request your friends to take you in their team during games period.
2. You are Somiwon—You want to tell Hitesh to help you with the cleaning of the classroom cupboard.
3. You are Sumit—You accidentally spilled water on Nupur’s desk.
4. You are Hitesh—You forgot to get Simran’s Art file to school.
5. You are Kriti—You spoke rudely to Nupur.
6. You are Mohan—You wish to thank Hitesh for helping you practice for the Inter-House speech competition.
7. You are Meher—You are grateful that Simran helped you understand a chapter taught at school when you were absent.
8. You are Rima—You are thankful to Gita for helping you collect the notebooks from the staff-room.

Accepted Answer

Students are expected to use polite expressions using 'please', 'thank you', and 'sorry' in the given situations. For example:
1. Vani: "Could you please take me in your team during games period?"
2. Somiwon: "Please can you help me with cleaning the classroom cupboard?"
3. Sumit: "I'm sorry, I accidentally spilled water on your desk."
4. Hitesh: "I'm very sorry for forgetting to bring your Art file, Simran."
5. Kriti: "I apologise. I was out of line when I spoke rudely to you, Nupur."
6. Mohan: "Thank you so much for helping me practice for the Inter-House speech competition."
7. Meher: "I truly appreciate your help with understanding the chapter, Simran. Thank you."
8. Rima: "I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me collect the notebooks, Gita." — The exercise aims to practice polite expressions in different social situations using 'please', 'thank you', and 'sorry'. Students should frame sentences accordingly.

Question 3

Let us write
Prabhat managed to change the scoreboard while Surya was looking elsewhere. Yet, he did not feel so happy that night. Unable to sleep, he decided to write down his feelings in his diary.

Complete the diary entry with the help of the phrases given in the box below.

Phrases:
I won the match
I do not feel happy about it
I will lose the match
I managed to change the scoreboard
I felt very happy
Everyone congratulated me after my win
Surya did not feel bad
He had fun playing with me

Diary entry:
Saturday
17 August 20XX
8:00 p.m.
Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but 1. _______________. He was playing very well and was getting the points easily. I was sure that 2. _______________. So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, 3. _______________. No one noticed the change and 4. _______________. What surprised me the most was that he said 5. _______________ and we should play again. How could he be so relaxed after losing a match? He should have been sad if not crying over his loss!
Though 6. _______________, I did not enjoy as I usually do. It really disturbed me that 7. _______________ about losing the match. It is still bothering me. Is it because I changed the score? I do not understand myself.

Let me sleep now. I feel that it may make me feel better.

Goodnight!

Accepted Answer

1. I do not feel happy about it
2. I will lose the match
3. I managed to change the scoreboard
4. I won the match
5. Surya did not feel bad
6. Everyone congratulated me after my win
7. I felt very happy — The diary entry is completed by logically placing the phrases from the box to reflect Prabhat's feelings and actions during and after the match. The sequence shows his guilt and confusion despite winning.

Question 4

THE WINNER

I Look at this picture.

1. What are these children doing?
2. Where do you think they are?
3. What is the time of the day?

II Discuss the given questions with your classmates and teacher. You may begin your sentences with—

I go to ...
I play with ...
The place I go to for playing ...
I like playing ...
Sometimes I come back ...

1. When do you go to play after school?
2. Who do you play with?
3. Where do you go to play in the evening?
4. Which games do you like playing?
5. When do you come back home?

Accepted Answer

1. The children are playing a game involving a ball, possibly cricket or football.
2. They are likely in a field or playground near a creek or open area.
3. The time of the day appears to be evening, as suggested by the lighting and setting.

For discussion questions:
1. Students can answer when they go to play after school, e.g., "I go to play at 4 p.m. after school."
2. They can mention friends or siblings they play with.
3. They can describe the place they go to play, such as a park or playground.
4. They can list their favorite games.
5. They can say when they return home after playing. — These questions encourage observation, description, and personal reflection about playing habits and environments.

Question 5

Let us discuss
I Read the given lines from the poem. Write the meaning of the lines by identifying the words/expressions in them.

1. next to the creek
Clue: a small body of water

2. I can’t even catch my breath
Clue: the child has been running

3. When blue dark turns to black
Clue: the colour of the sky changes

Accepted Answer

1. 'Next to the creek' means beside a small stream or narrow body of water.
2. 'I can’t even catch my breath' means the child is very tired from running and is breathing hard.
3. 'When blue dark turns to black' means when the sky changes from evening twilight to night. — The meanings are derived by understanding the clues and the context of the poem describing children playing outside as evening turns to night.

Question 6

Which of the following best defines 'friendly matches' as used in the context of sports?

Accepted Answer

Matches played without competition — 'Friendly matches' are games played without the pressure of competition or winning trophies. They focus on enjoyment rather than results.

Question 7

What does the term 'opponent' mean in the context of a game or sport?

Accepted Answer

Someone who you compete with — An opponent is the person or team you compete against in a game or sport.

Question 8

In a game, what does 'tally of marks' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Record of points in a game or match — 'Tally of marks' means keeping a record of points scored during a game or match.

Question 9

What does 'sporting spirit' mean in games?

Accepted Answer

Being fair and respecting each player in a game — Sporting spirit means playing fairly, respecting opponents and teammates, and accepting results gracefully.

Question 10

Why did Prabhat only play games he was sure to win?

Accepted Answer

Prabhat played games only when he was sure of winning because he could not bear losing. For example, he played badminton, which was his strong game, to avoid defeat. — Prabhat's fear of losing made him avoid games where he might lose. He preferred games like badminton where he was confident of winning, showing his obsession with victory.

Question 11

How did Surya's attitude towards playing games differ from Prabhat's?

Accepted Answer

Surya enjoyed playing games regardless of winning or losing. For example, even when he was losing at basketball, he kept smiling and having fun, unlike Prabhat who only wanted to win. — Surya focused on enjoying the game itself, showing a healthy sporting spirit, while Prabhat was obsessed with winning and often felt unhappy when losing.

Question 12

What lesson did Prabhat learn by observing Surya?

Accepted Answer

Prabhat learned that enjoying a game does not depend on winning or keeping score. He realized that playing for fun and trying his best is what matters. For example, he started playing hide and seek and joking while playing badminton. — Prabhat's change of heart showed the importance of sporting spirit and enjoying games for their own sake, not just for victory.

Question 13

Why was Prabhat unhappy even after winning the badminton match against Surya?

Accepted Answer

Prabhat was unhappy because he had cheated by changing the scoreboard to win. He did not feel the usual happiness since his victory was unfair. Also, Surya's relaxed attitude made him reflect on the true meaning of winning. — Winning by cheating did not bring Prabhat satisfaction. This shows that true happiness in sports comes from fair play and enjoyment, not just winning.

Question 14

Fill in the blank with the correct past perfect form of the verb: Prabhat ________ already ________ his homework before going to the badminton match. (finish)

Accepted Answer

had finished — The past perfect tense is used to show that an action was completed before another past action. Here, 'had finished' shows homework was done before going to play.

Question 15

Complete the sentence: Prabhat would play a game only if _______________.

Accepted Answer

he was sure of winning — Prabhat avoided playing games where he might lose, so he played only when confident of winning.

Sports and Wellness

Sports and Wellness — Study Notes

CHANGE OF HEART

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