A. Answer the following questions.

  1. Who took Ananya and Nikhil to the fair?
    → Their mother took them to the fair.

  2. What shows did they see there?
    → They saw the puppet show, the magic show, and the acrobats.

  3. At which stall did they win a prize?
    → They won a prize at the hoopla stall.

  4. On which ride did the children go last?
    → The children went on the giant wheel last.

  5. What strange thing happened after a while?
    → The giant wheel suddenly slowed down and stopped.

  6. Why were the children frightened?
    → They were stuck at the top of the giant wheel and didn’t know what would happen next.

  7. Why did Nikhil say, 'I want my mummy'?
    → He was scared and wanted the comfort and safety of his mother.

  8. 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

  1. '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.

  2. '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)

  1. 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.

  2. 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:

SingularPlural
childchildren
manmen
womanwomen
firemanfiremen
postmanpostmen
policemanpolicemen
footfeet
toothteeth
goosegeese
footpathfootpaths
toothbrushtoothbrushes
gooseberrygooseberries

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.