Paper Boats” by Rabindranath Tagore:

 “Paper Boats” by Rabindranath Tagore:

A. Answer the questions

1. What does the speaker load his boats with?

The speaker loads his paper boats with shiuli flowers from his garden.

2. What does he hope will happen to the load he puts on the boats?

He hopes that the flowers will be carried safely to land during the night.

3. What are the clouds compared to?

The clouds are compared to boats with white bulging sails.

4. What does the speaker dream of? How does the load on the boat change from the earlier one?

A- The speaker dreams that his paper boats sail under the night stars, and fairies replace the flowers with baskets full of dreams.

B. Answer with reference to the context

1. “In big black letters I write my name and the name of the village where I live.”

a. What is the speaker playing with?

The speaker is playing with paper boats.

b. What does he write his name on?

He writes his name on the paper boats.

c. Why do you think he writes the name of his village as well?

He writes the name of his village so that whoever finds the boat will know where he comes from.

2. “I know not what playmate of mine in the sky sends them down the air to race with my boats!”

a. How old do you think the speaker is?

The speaker seems to be a young child.

b. What does the playmate send down from the sky?

The playmate sends down the clouds from the sky.

c. Why do you think the speaker imagines a race?

The speaker imagines a race because the clouds seem to move with his paper boats.

3rd The Rabbit Poem ( Back Exercise)

“The Rabbit”:

A. Answer the following questions

1. What is the speaker doing? Is she alone?

* The speaker is hiding under a thick grapevine. She is not alone because a rabbit comes near her.

2. What comes out of the grass, where the speaker is hiding?

* A little gray rabbit comes out of the grass.

3. How do the speaker and the rabbit react to seeing each other?

* The rabbit looks hard at the speaker. The speaker also looks back very hard at the rabbit. 

4. How does the speaker describe the eyes of the rabbit?

* The speaker describes the rabbit’s eyes as big, still, and bursting out of the rim.

B. Answer with reference to context

1. *“He hopped his way through the melon bed

And sat down close by a cabbage head.”*

a. Who hopped his way through the melon bed?

* The rabbit hopped his way through the melon bed.

b. Where does the speaker meet him?

* The speaker meets the rabbit near a cabbage head in the garden.

2. *“He sat down close where I could see

And his big still eyes looked hard at me.”*

a. Who is the speaker talking about?

* The speaker is talking about the rabbit.

b. Why are ‘his eyes’ looking hard at the speaker?

* His eyes are looking hard at the speaker because the rabbit has noticed her and is curious .

English Revision 3rd

Section A: Reading 

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below:

Cats are soft and playful animals. They have sharp claws which help them to catch mice. Cats can see clearly in the dark. Their whiskers help them to feel their way in tight places. Kittens are very small and weak when they are born. Cats like to drink milk and sleep in warm places.

1. Which body part helps cats to catch mice?

2. How can cats see clearly?

3. Cats are ________ and ________ animals.

4. Kittens are ________ and ________ when they are born.

5. Write the opposites of the given words from the passage:

a) dull – _______________

b) cold – _______________

* Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below:

Rahul was walking to school when he saw an old man trying to cross the road.

The traffic was heavy, and the man looked worried. Rahul quickly went to him and held his hand. He carefully helped the man cross the busy street. The old man smiled and thanked Rahul warmly. Rahul felt proud and happy for doing a good deed. He reached school a little late but did not mind. Helping others made his day bright and joyful.

Answer the following questions:

What was the old man trying to do?

How did Rahul help the old man?

Why did Rahul feel happy at the end?

Find and write:

a) One Adverb: __________

b) One  Noun : __________ 

c)  Plural of school : __________

d) Opposite of “sad”: __________

Section B: Grammar 

1. Fill in the blanks with is / am / are / was / were:

a) He _____sleeping on his bed.

b) We ___ late yesterday.

c) He ___ playing in the park.

2. Underline the adverb in each sentence:

a) Children cry loudly.

b) Neha keeps her things nicely.

c) Radha speaks politely.

c) He runs quickly.

d) The sun shines brightly.

3.( Possession) Rewrite using ’s: 

a) The bag of Neha → __________

b) The toys of children → __________

c) The pencil of students ->_________

4.   Change the verb in brackets into the past tense: 

a) He _________(kick) the ball quickly.

b) They _________(eat) mangoes yesterday. 

c) We ___________ ( watch) a movie yesterday.

5.  Fill in the blanks with can, cannot, should, or should not: 

a) We ___ speak politely.

b) We ________ make a noise in the class.

6. Prepositions 

Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions (in, on, under, behind):

a) The boy is standing ___ the door.

b) The cat is ________ the table.

Section C: Writing

1. Factual Description 

Write a paragraph on “The Postman”

2. Application to  principal for one day’s leave as you are not feeling well. 

Section D: Literature.   

1.Where is the first child sitting? 

2.What happens each time the speaker reads? 

3.What does the narrator's second picture show? 

4.Which four days of the week are named on Vikings Gods?

5.Why does the second child get irritated?

6.Complete the poem 

Each time I read ______________

On some quaint person ______________

Section E: Spelling Section (5 Marks)

Fill the missing letters 

C_RG_

GN_M_S

M_ST_RPI_CE 

M_GNIFIC_NT 

      B. Circle the correct spellings

Sttlements       Settlments     Settlements 

Monasteries      Monsteries      Monastries

Raided                Rided.             Raded

Blind People

1. Blind people cannot see with their eyes.

2. They use their other senses like hearing and touch.

3. Some blind people use a white cane to walk safely.

4. Many read and write using Braille.

5. Some blind people have guide dogs to help them.

6. They can do many things like cooking, working, and singing.

7. They are strong and brave.

8. We should always be kind and helpful to them.

9. We must not make fun of anyone with a disability.

10. Blind people teach us to never give up.

Grandparents

1. I love my grandparents very much.

2. They are kind, loving, and caring.

3. My grandfather tells me interesting stories.

4. My grandmother cooks delicious food.

5. They teach me good manners and values.

6. I like spending time with them every day.

7. They help me with my homework sometimes.

8. They tell me about their life in the old days.

9. I feel happy and safe when I am with them.

10. Grandparents are a blessing to every family.

HUMAN RIGHTS

CIVICS SENSE

GRAMMAR RULES

SPELLING RULES

Why " You" always takes "have"?

“You” is one or “you” is more,  

But “have” is what we’re looking for!  

No matter who the “you” may be,  

It takes “have” as rule you’ll see!

CAPITALIZATION RULES

“I” stands tall, it’s proud and grand,  

It doesn’t blend—it takes a stand!  

Whether I run or I eat pie,  

You'll always see a big bold I!

Wh Words

L 5 Nina and Buggy 4 th

Chapter Summary

The story centers on Nina, a nine-year-old girl who seems ordinary but possesses a unique ability: she can sense the true nature of people by their "glow"—a perception of colors around them that reflect kindness, anger, or even evil.

Nina is a genius at chess and enjoys watching YouTube videos, but she always feels different because of her special power.

She often tries to hide her talent to fit in with others, even acting like everyone else, though she continues to see the world differently.

Nina’s unusual ability sometimes brings her trouble, as people misunderstand her, including her parents and teachers.

Her best friend, Buggy, is the only one who understands her for who she really is, appreciating her bravery and loyalty beyond her appearance or unique gift.

The story explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the importance of seeing people for who they truly are, not just how they appear on the outside.

Exercise Answers for "The Story" (Nina's Chapter)

A. Answer the questions briefly.

What kind of clothes did Nina wear?

Nina wore regular, everyday clothes like other children her age.

Why does the narrator say that 'grown-ups can be pretty daft'?

The narrator says 'grown-ups can be pretty daft' because they often do not notice important things about children or understand how they really feel.

What special powers does Nina have?

Nina can see a colored "glow" around people that reveals their true nature or feelings, such as kindness, anger, or evil.

Do you think Nina's parents know about her powers? How can you tell?

Nina's parents do not know about her powers. This is clear because they treat her like any ordinary child and get confused or worried when she behaves differently.

What was the reaction of Nina's parents to her behaviour?

Nina’s parents were confused, sometimes worried, and often did not understand the real reasons for her actions.

B. Answer with reference to the context.

1. "But her powers also got Nina into trouble. Big, big trouble."

a. Who is Nina? What are her powers?

Nina is a nine-year-old girl who can sense the true nature of people by seeing a colored "glow" around them.

b. How do her powers get her into trouble? Describe an instance.

Her powers get her into trouble when she reacts strongly to someone’s "bad" glow—for example, by avoiding or accusing someone others think is nice, causing misunderstandings.

c. What do Nina's parents do to get her out of trouble?

Her parents usually try to defend Nina or explain away her behavior, though they do not really understand it.

2. "But Nina was also Buggy’s hero and understood that he was brave and loyal and hugely clever."

a. Who is Buggy?

Buggy is Nina’s best friend.

b. Who has the golden glow?

Buggy is described as having the golden glow, showing his good qualities.

c. Describe the person being spoken about.

Buggy is brave, loyal, and clever, even if he sometimes seems ordinary to others.

d. What does this person think of Nina?

Buggy admires Nina, understands her special talent, and values her for who she is.

C. Think and answer.

Do you think Nina's powers are useful? If so, how? If not, why? In your opinion, what would have been a better power?

Nina’s powers are useful because they help her understand people better and keep herself (and others) safe from those with bad intentions. However, they also make her stand out, leading to misunderstandings. A less obvious but equally helpful power, such as the ability to heal or comfort others, might have been easier for her to handle.

Nina learned to hide her powers. Should she have done anything else instead? What would you suggest?

Besides hiding her powers, Nina could have slowly tried explaining her gift to people she trusts, like Buggy or a caring adult, so she does not feel so alone.

Do you think the ways in which Nina and Buggy are similar to each other? If yes, in what ways? If no, does the difference make them better friends?

Nina and Buggy are similar because both are loyal, brave, and understand each other deeply. Their differences also make their friendship stronger, as they complement and support each other throughout challenges.