1. Answer the following questions:
a) Which flower is compared to a friend in the poem?
Answer:- A rose is compared to a friend in the poem.
b) Which bird is mentioned as 'beautiful and wise' in the poem?
Answer:- An owl is mentioned as 'beautiful and wise' in the poem.
c) What does the poem say about a friend's heart?
Answer:- The poem says that a friend's heart remains strong until the end.
d) Why are friends important according to the poem?
Answer:- Friends are important because they give us love, support, companionship, and make our lives happier and more meaningful.
2. Which words from the poem rhyme with the ones given below?
end:
Answer:- friend
wise:
Answer:- dies
3. Write 'T' for the correct statement and 'F' for the incorrect statement in the space provided against each sentence:
a) The poet compares a friend to a rose.
Answer:- T
b) The gate mentioned in the poem is old.
Answer:- F
c) The owl in the poem is described as strong.
Answer:- F
4. Read the following explanations of the three stanzas of the poem. Identify and write the stanza number next to each explanation:
The poet has compared a friend to a heart that remains strong and still till the end. We meet many people in this world, yet we can rely on a few special ones, called friends. As we cannot survive without the heart, in the same way we cannot imagine our lives without a friend.
Answer:- Stanza 3
In the poem, the poet compares a friend not to any ordinary flower but with the queen of flowers - the rose. In our life, we meet many people, and some of them become our good friends. Here, the poet compares a true friend to a brand new gate which is always locked. We feel safe and secure when we are with a true friend.
Answer:- Stanza 1
An owl is considered to be the wisest of all the birds. It has a lot of qualities, making it unique. A friend is like an owl which has some special qualities like beauty and wisdom. It is also like an invisible spirit that stands beside us endlessly.
Answer:- Stanza 2
5. b) Fill in the blanks using appropriate determiners:
i) He has some books on this topic. (any/some)
ii) Do you have any idea? (any/many)
iii) We need some help. (some/many)
iv) He has a lot of things to discuss. (any/a lot of)
5. c) Complete the paragraph by choosing the appropriate determiners given in brackets:
Answer:- My friend has a lot of story books on her shelf. She reads some books before going to bed every night. She has a collection of many adventure and magic stories. I asked her if she has any comic book in her collection.
6. b) Let's practise a few more similes. Match Column 'A' with Column 'B'
i) as sweet as
Answer:- honey
ii) as wise as
Answer:- an owl
iii) as cunning as
Answer:- a fox
iv) runs like
Answer:- a cheetah
v) as deep as
Answer:- an ocean
vi) sparkle like
Answer:- diamonds
6. c) Fill in the blanks using words from the box to complete each simile:
i) Neha is a busy girl. She is as busy as a bee
ii) John is a cunning man. He is as cunning as a fox
iii) The mango is very tasty. It is as sweet as honey
iv) Sujit is a good athlete. He runs like a cheetah
v) Mrinalini is brilliant in her studies. Her achievements sparkle like diamonds
7.a) Now, write four sentences using these four words:
comrade: My comrade helped me complete the difficult task.
Partner:- Riya is my partner for the school project.
companion:- My sister is my best companion during long journeys.
mate:- My classmate helped me understand the lesson.
7. b) Dictionary work:
wise
Answer:- Intelligent, sensible
beautiful
Answer:- Pretty, attractive
strong
Answer:- Powerful, sturdy
unlatch
Answer:- Open, unfasten
8. Share your thought: In the poem, you have read:
"A friend is like a flower."
"A friend is like an owl."
"A friend is like a heart."
How will you describe your friend? Share in the class.
Answer:- I would describe my friend as kind, caring, trustworthy, and supportive. A true friend stands by us in difficult times and shares our happiness and sadness.
9. b) Now, take help of the words written in the box to complete the following acrostic poem:
Together we play
Others join in fun all day.
Games and laughter we share,
Everyone is happy here.
Time with friends is always fun,
Having joyful moments with everyone.
Enjoying their company each day,
Really makes us happy all day.
What is the word that you have got from the above acrostic poem?
Write it here:-
Answer:- TOGETHER
9.c Work in group
Choose any one of these two words- PATRIOT or LEADER. Now, write an acrostic poem.
Answer:-
Lead with courage and care,
Everyone deserves a share.
Always be honest and kind,
Different ideas keep in mind.
Encourage others to grow,
Respect everyone wherever you go.
12. b) Think and discuss:
i) What would you do if you were in Raktim's place?
Answer:- If I were in Raktim's place, I would give every student an equal opportunity to participate. I would listen to everyone's ideas and make the celebration a team effort.
ii) What values do you think are important for a team to work effectively?
Answer:- Cooperation, respect, equality, honesty, communication, responsibility, and unity are important values for a team to work effectively.
iii) If you were part of the class, what would you suggest for the Independence Day celebration?
Answer:- I would suggest organising patriotic songs, dances, speeches, a quiz on freedom fighters, a poster-making activity, and a small exhibition about India's freedom struggle.
12. c) Read the skit and find out the simile. Write it down in your notebook.
Answer:- "A true leader, like a candle in the dark, shines brighter and lights up surroundings."
13. c) Now, read the words in the box given below. Make two columns in your notebook under the title Column-1 'g' as in 'goat' and Column-2 'g' as in 'giraffe'. Write the words in the respective columns:
Answer:-
Column-1: 'g' as in 'goat'
group
begin
globe
game
guiding
ignore
slogan
Column-2: 'g' as in 'giraffe'
gemstone
encouraging
magic
ginger
genuine
geometry
18. a) Let's write:
You are Raktim/Mrinalini, the cultural secretary of your school. Your school is going to celebrate International Mother Language Day on 21" February. Design a poster for the event. Include the following details in your poster:
Name of the event
Date and Time
Venue
Names of different language activities to be conducted
A catchy slogan or tagline
Answer:-
INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
Celebrate the Beauty of Languages!
Date: 21st February
Time: 10:00 a.m. onwards
Venue: School Auditorium
Activities:
• Multilingual speeches
• Poetry recitation
• Storytelling
• Essay writing
• Language quiz
• Cultural performances
Slogan:
“Every Language is a Treasure, Every Voice Matters!”
Come and celebrate the richness of our mother languages!
Raktim/Mrinalini
Cultural Secretary
18. b) Write down a paragraph on 'The Importance of International Mother Language Day' in the space given below:
Answer:- The Importance of International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on 21st February to promote respect for languages and linguistic diversity. Our mother language connects us with our culture, traditions, history, and identity. It helps us express our thoughts and feelings clearly. This day also reminds us to respect people who speak different languages. We should protect and preserve our mother languages for future generations. Therefore, International Mother Language Day teaches us that every language is valuable and deserves respect.
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