How was the path cleared for romi to continue his journey towards his home ?
Answers
Answer:
FRAME SENTENCE:
1. Cautious-careful:
One should be cautious, while driving a vehicle.
2. Risk taker-one who takes risk:
In a circus, the drill master is a risk taker in controlling the
ferocious animals.
3. Clattering-rattling sound:
There was a clattering of pans in the kitchen as the cat
jumped inside.
4. Stretched-to extend:
We stretched our legs, while performing Yoga.
5. Daring-boldness:
He made a daring attack when the thieves entered the bank.
II. ANSWERS IN SHORT:
1. How did the weather worsen the fire?
It was a hot and dusty afternoon in the middle of May. It had
not rained for several weeks. The grass had turned completely brown
and the leaves were covered with dust. The wind was strong and it
worsened the forest fire which spread fast.
2. Why was Romi in a hurry to get home?
Ans: Romi was in a hurry to get home because his father was not
well. The doctor had given him some medicines which he had to take
to his father. Even after knowing that there was a forest fire
spreading he decided to go home peddling through the forest.
3. What was the effect of the forest fire on different animals?
Hares were leaping across the path Monkeys ran chattering
across the road excitedly. Even smaller birds- parrots, jungle crows,
magpies, and owls were coming out of their bushes and nests with
their cries.
4. What kind of boy was Romi?
Romi was a risk taker and caring person. He took the risk of
going home in spite of the opportunity he had to stay at his friends
place. He helped Teju whom he did not know very well, thinking that
he could not leave someone in danger.
5. What brought Romi and Teju closer?
Romi did not know Teju very well before. But the fact that
both were able to cross all hurdles together and move out of the
forest to safety is evident that Romi and Teju became closer.
UNIT :4 FORCES OF NATURE
SECTION-3 THE FOG
- William Henry davies
I. ANSWER IN SHORT:
1. How does the fog make ‘men of boys, And giants of tall men’?
Ans: The fog blocks peoples vision. Determining the size of the
person, whether he is a boy or a man becomes impossible. Boys seem
like men and tall men seem like giants. This is how the fog makes ‘men
of boys, and giants of tall men’.
2. How could a blind man escort the poet through the fog?
Ans: A blind man could escort the poet through the fog because he
knew his way. It might be that the blind man had walked the path for
many years and he knew the way in his mind. the poet says that it
does not matter whether the person is visually challenged or not; all
that matters is a little trust and the drive to help others.
3. What is the setting of the poem?
Ans: The setting of the poem shows a traveller walking at right along
a deserted street. He is alone and lost. The fog adds on to his
difficulties and he cannot find his way. A blind man shows up and
guides him through.
4. What important lesson does the poem teach?
Ans: The important lesson that the poet teaches is – it is find our
way in life. Help comes from the most unexpected people, so we
should always help others when they are in need. Only then can we
expect the same help for ourselves.
5. Pick two similes in the poem and explain the points of comparison.
Ans: The two similes that have been used in the poem is
1. Like burning balls of lead:
Burning balls of lead here refers to the eyes of the poet. His
vision was obscured by the thick fog. His eyes were also burning.