Question

The teamwork and
perseverance of were
magnificent.(Fill in the blank)
spider
ants



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Answer 1

Answer:

We went to a rocky beach and saw the spread of the majestic ocean and the rocks alongside, carved, sculpted and shaped by the water. Water is so gentle, rock so hard, yet, as the water flows over it every day, for years, the rock gives in. It takes the shape that the water commands. Our problems are so colossal and we are so small, yet if we persist...

We saw a small bits of grass peeping through the small cracks in a concrete pavement. It left us thinking : however impossible things may look, there is always an opening....

We saw a tree bare of all leaves in the cold winter months. We thought its chapter was over. But three months passed, spring set in and the tree was back to its green majesty once again, full of leaves, flowers, birds and life. What if we too had the conviction that, however difficult things are right now, it will not remain so for ever. Remember, this too shall pass.

We saw an army of ants lugging a fly which was at least ten times the ant's size. The ants organized themselves around the fly, lified it on frail feelers and carried it to quite a distance. Their teamwork and perseverance were impressive. What if we too are consistent, organized, focussed. Spider webs are delicate, yet very strong. A rainbow colours the entire sky.

A2. Complete : (2)

(1) Bits of grass leaves us thinking that _________

(2) If we have the conviction, then _________

(3) The rock is formed by _________

(4) Ants teach us_____________

Ans.

(i) Bits of grass leave us thinking that however impossible things may look, there is always an opening.

(ii) If we have the conviction, then difficult things too shall pass.

(iii) The rock is formed by the command of water.

(iv) Ants teach us teamwork and perseverance.

A3. Frame meaningful sentences with the given words: (2)

impressive, passion.

Ans. (i) Impressive: My friend had an impressive look at the meeting when we met first time.

(ii) Passion: My sister has a passion for new designed fashioned clothes.

A. 4. Past perfect tense.

(a) Choose the sentence with Past Perfect Tense from the sentences given below.

(i) The ants had organized themselves around the fly.

(ii) The ants organized themselves around the fly.

(iii) The ants have organized themselves around the fly.

Ans. (i) The ants had organized themselves around the fly.

(b) A rainbow colours the entire sky. (Begin the sentence with ‘The entire sky...’)

Ans. The entire sky is coloured by a rainbow.

A. 5. Personal response.

How has Nature inspired you?

Without nature we are nothing. We can imagine a peaceful world without human beings but we cannot imagine a world without trees, rivers, mountains and each and every aspects of nature. We should protect and preserve our nature.

Q. I (B) Read passage and complete the activities given below: 10

B1. Guess and Write: Complete the following: (2)

(i) Strong physical, mental and technical qualities helped her ___________

(ii) A never say-die attitude helped her _______________

(iii) Author had high regard for Indian sportswomen because ____________

(iv) Her performance is more creditable because _________________

Ans.

(i) Strong physical, mental and technical qualities helped her to be the best in the world.

(ii) A never say - die attitude helped her not to give up easily even when the odds are against her.

(iii) The author had high regard for Indian Sports Women because they face a lot more challenges compared to men.

(iv) Her performance is more creditable because the game is physically so demanding.

For Indian badminton, it is one of the best occasions in recent times to raise a toast. For Saina Nehwal, personally, it has been three great weeks of consistent performance. Basically there are three aspects that go into the making a badminton star like in most other sports - technical, physical and mental. Abundance of all three attributes is vital to be among the best in the world. She has it all. That is the major difference between her and the other Indian girls. Most often, they have just two of these qualities.

B. 2. Web,

Complete the following web.

Ans. Qualities of Saina

B. 3. Phrases

Write from the passage, phrases that mean:

(i) to cheer someone for a great achievement.

(ii) to give one an over someone else.

Ans. (i) to raise a toast.

(ii) to give an edge over others.