(c) People mistook the shining stone as diamond
Subject : ENGLISH - II
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow :
The king of kings, Emperor Akbar, who ruled over India was a great lover of arts, sciences, literature and music One
day, on a fine morning, he was walking in his vast garden. His gaeden was lined with trees that produced the tastiest and juciest
fruits in the whole kingdom. There were flowers of all shapes and sizes in his garden. He had his most trusted minister Birbal
with him.
But the great Emperor Akbar did not have peace of mind, the quality without which no one, not even the king of kings,
can appreciate beauty
Wise Birbal, noticing this, asked Akbar, O great and powerful King, what is troubling you? You do not seem to be your
usual self, for my king never fails to enjoy the beauty of the greatest kingdom this earth has never seen"
ACTIVITY 1
Describe the following person / thing in a single sentence :
(a) Emperor Akbar
(b) Birbal -
(c) The garden -
ACTIVITY 2
Write the Antonyms of the following words:
i) Usual
ii) Greatest :
iu) Beautiful
ACTIVITY 3
Imagine you have entered a beautiful mansion like Belle in The Beauty and The Beast. Write five sentences stating your
experiences :
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Answers
Answer:
Act- 1
a) Emperor Akbar was a great lover of art, science, literature and music.
b)Birbal was Akbar's most trusted and wise minister.
c) The garden was lined with trees that produced the tastiest and juciest fruits in the kingdom.
Act- 2
I) usual -- unusual
ii) Greatest -- smallest
iii) Beautiful-- ugly
Act-3
1) When I entered a beautiful mansion I was astonished to see the mansion.
2) It was really nice because of its abundance,wealth.
3) I saw a beautiful garden full of flowers specially Rose .
4) But when I went to pluck one of that roses a hideous beast appeared into me.
5) In fear I got fainted.
Answer:
Activity 1
(a) Emperor Akbar, who ruled over India was considered the king of kings and was a great lover of arts, sciences, literature and music.
(b) Birbal, a wise man, was the most trusted minister of Emperor Akbar.
(c) The garden was lined with trees that produced the tastiest and juiciest fruits in the whole kingdom, and there were flowers of all shapes and sizes in this garden.
Activity 2
(i) Usual - Unusual
(ii) Greatest - Insignificant
(iii) Beautiful - Ugly
Activity 3
I came across the mansion in the middle of nowhere after I lost my way through the forest and was in awe at the sheer size of the structure from the inside. It looked dusty as if not a single soul lived there, and yet it was so regal and stunning. I stepped further into the dwelling as the door creaked and closed behind me. I couldn't help but be fascinated by the carvings on the doors, the alluring patterns of the floor, and scenic scenes painted across the ceiling. I wanted to explore the mansion further but I heard a deep growl coming from somewhere deep inside the building and decided not to test my luck and slowly retreated to the path in the forest.