Question

The elephant is the largest four –legged animal in the world. It is found in the forests of Asia

and Africa. Though not the tallest animal in the world, its huge size and weight makes it the

largest animal. A fully grown elephant is ten or eleven feet high. It has four strong pillar like

legs. It has a large head formed to its body by a short neck. For such a huge body. Its eyes are

small. It has a pair of ears like big fans. The most important of the body is its trunk which is

really a long nose. It reaches to the ground. It also servesas finger for picking up very small

things. It also serves as a hand for holding things like coconut leaves. It also serves as an arm for

lifting weights. The elephant can lift its trunk with water and then blow it into its mouth or over

its body. Adult elephants have tusks, its front teeth. As the back teeth of the elephant get worn

away, new ones appear. Elephants may look slow in moving, but they can walk fast as well as

long distances. They are good swimmers too. They can be tamed and trained. In olden days

they were used in warfare. Today they are used to pull down huge trees and to carry huge logs.

Questions:

A) Below you find a summary of the above passage. Fill in the blanks

with one word or phrase to complete it: (8x1=8M

Elephant is the largest but not the _______________ animal in the world. In such a huge body,

the ______________ are small but the ears are like ___________________. Its long trunk

serves the purpose of a ________________ and a _____________ and an________________. A

full grown elephant has two______________. They are used to _________________ trees and

carry heavy logs.

B) Complete the following sentences: (4x1=4M)

I) Elephants are found in __________.

II) Elephants have a short _____________ and _________eyes.

III) The tusks are __________​

Answer 1

Hey mate here's your answer -:

Elephant is the largest but not the tallest animal in the world. In such a huge body, the eyes are small but the ears are like big fans. It's long trunk serves the purpose of a finger and a hand and an arm. A full grown elephant has two tusks. They are used to pull down trees and carry heavy logs.

1. Elephants are found in forests of Asia.
2. Elephant has a short neck and small eyes.
3. The tusks are front teeth.