A. Answer the following questions.
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Who took Ananya and Nikhil to the fair?
→ Their mother took them to the fair. -
What shows did they see there?
→ They saw the puppet show, the magic show, and the acrobats. -
At which stall did they win a prize?
→ They won a prize at the hoopla stall. -
On which ride did the children go last?
→ The children went on the giant wheel last. -
What strange thing happened after a while?
→ The giant wheel suddenly slowed down and stopped. -
Why were the children frightened?
→ They were stuck at the top of the giant wheel and didn’t know what would happen next. -
Why did Nikhil say, 'I want my mummy'?
→ He was scared and wanted the comfort and safety of his mother. -
Do you agree that Ananya and Nikhil were brave?
→ Yes, because even though they were scared, they stayed calm and followed the fireman’s instructions.
B. Reference to Context
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'We will sit here and wait,'
(a) Who said this and to whom?
→ Ananya said this to Nikhil.(b) In what situation was it said?
→ When the giant wheel stopped and they were stuck at the top.(c) Was this good advice?
→ Yes, it was calm and sensible advice during a scary moment.(d) What does this tell you about the speaker?
→ It shows that Ananya was brave, patient, and tried to stay calm. -
'Your mummy wants you, too. Look, she's waiting down below!'
(a) Who said this and to whom?
→ The fireman said this to Nikhil.(b) Why did he say it?
→ To encourage Nikhil to leave his seat and come down safely.(c) Do you think it was the right thing to say?
→ Yes, it helped comfort Nikhil and gave him the courage to move.(d) How did the listener react?
→ Nikhil opened his eyes, looked at the fireman and the people below, and then got on the platform.
C. Discuss these questions in class. (Suggested Answers)
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Who do you think is older—Ananya or Nikhil? Give reasons.
→ Ananya seems older because she stayed calmer, gave advice, and was the first to step onto the fireman’s platform. -
What do you do when you are frightened?
→ (This may vary, but a sample answer could be:)
I try to take deep breaths and stay calm. I may talk to someone I trust or think of something happy.
Words and Spelling
1. Give the plural forms of the following words:
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| child | children |
| man | men |
| woman | women |
| fireman | firemen |
| postman | postmen |
| policeman | policemen |
| foot | feet |
| tooth | teeth |
| goose | geese |
| footpath | footpaths |
| toothbrush | toothbrushes |
| gooseberry | gooseberries |
Word Building
1. Give the names of the following people:
(a) A person who works with or repairs machinery → Mechanic
(b) A person who cooks food at a restaurant → Chef
(c) A person who plays musical instruments → Musician
(d) A person who draws plans for constructing buildings → Architect
(e) A person who hosts a television programme → TV presenter
(f) A person who decides cases in a court of law → Judge
Creative Corner (Sample Answer)
Have you ever been to a fair? What can you see and do there? What are your favourite things at the fair?
Yes, I have been to a fair. It was colourful and full of excitement. I saw puppet shows, magic tricks, and funny clowns. I had popcorn and candy floss. My favourite ride was the merry-go-round. I also played games and won a soft toy. I had a lot of fun with my family.
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