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The Mountain and The Squirrel
LESSON 7
| WORD | MEANING |
| Mountain (মাউন্টেন) | পৰ্বত |
| Squirrel (স্কুইৰেল) | কেৰ্কেটুৱা |
| Quarrel (কুৱাৰেল) | কাজিয়া |
| Former (ফৰমাৰ) | আগৰজন |
| Prig (প্ৰিগ) | অভিমানী |
| Doubtless (ডাউটলেচ) | নিঃসন্দেহে |
| All sorts (অল চৰ্টচ) | সকলো ধৰণৰ |
| Weather (ৱেদাৰ) | বতৰ |
| Together (টুগেদাৰ) | একেলগে |
| Sphere (স্ফিয়েৰ) | গোলক, ক্ষেত্ৰ |
| Disgrace (ডিচগ্ৰেচ) | লাঞ্ছনা |
| Occupy (অকুপাই) | দখল কৰা |
| Large (লাৰ্জ) – প্ৰকাণ্ড | ডাঙৰ, প্ৰকাণ্ড |
| Spry (স্প্ৰাই) | চঞ্চলতা |
| Deny (ডিনাই) | নাকচ কৰা, অস্বীকাৰ কৰা |
| Squirrel track (স্কুইৰেল ট্ৰেক) | কেৰ্কেটুৱা অহা যোৱা কৰা ৰাস্তা |
| Talent (টেলেন্ট) | প্ৰতিভা |
| Differ (ডিফাৰ) | পৃথক |
| Crack (ক্ৰেক) | ফাট, ভঙা |
| Nut (নাট) | বাদাম |
Class 6 English Questions And Answers
Q. 1. Did you like the poem? Write three words you connect with each object you found in the poem. One has been done for you.
| Squirrel | Mountain | Forest |
| tree | ||
| nut | ||
| climb |
Answer—
| Squirrel | Mountain | Forest |
| tree | vey big | Tree |
| nut | large | pretty |
| climb | climb | squirrel |
Q. 2. Read the poem once again and answer the following questions :
(a) Why did the mountain call the squirrel “Little prig”?
Answer— The mountain called the squirrel “Little prig” because they had a quarrel.
(b) What did the squirrel say to the mountain?
Answer— The squirrel said to the mountain that he can’t carry a forest on his back like the mountain but the mountain also can’t crack a nut like him.
(c) What are the main differences between the mountain and the squirrel?
Answer— The main differences between the mountain and the squirrel are as follows-
| Mountain | Squirrel |
| The mountain is very big | The squirrel is very small |
| The mountain can’t move | The squirrel can climb trees |
| The mountain has a forest on its back | The squirrel has no such forests on its back. |
| The mountain can’t crack a nut | The squirrel can crack a nut. |
(d) “If I’m noy so large as you
You are not so small as I,
And not half so spry:
I’ll not deny you make
A very pretty squirrel track.”
Who said these lines and to whom?
Answer— The squirrel said these lines to the mountain.
(e) The word ‘former’ means the first one out of two, and the word ‘latter’ means the second one out of two. “And the former called the latter Little prig” – who is the ‘former’ and who is the ‘latter’ in the poem?
Answer— The mountain is the ‘former’ and the squirrel is the ‘latter’ in the poem.
(f) Write down the lines from the poem that mean the following:
(i) The squirrel is not as big as the mountain and the mountain is not even half as energetic as Bun.
Answer— If I’m not so large as you,
You are not so small as I,
And not half so spry:
(ii) Everyone is unique in their own way. People have different skills and everything is put very wisely.
Answer— Talents differ; all is well and wisely put.
(iii) To make a year and a revolution around the sun all types of things and weather must be taken into consideration.
Answer— But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together
To make up a year
And a sphere.
Q. 3. Read the following lines:
But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together
To make up a year,
And a sphere.
Why does the poet talk about a year and a sphere?
Answer— The poet talks about a year and a sphere because to make a year and a sphere all types of things and weather must be taken into consideration.
Q. 4. Here are some sentences related to the poem. Which sentences are true, and which are not true? Correct the ones which are wrong and write the correct sentences in your notebook.
(a) The mountain called the squirrel ‘Little prig’.
Answer— True. No need to change. The mountain called the squirrel ‘Little prig’.
(b) The squirrel told the mountain that it wasn’t a disgrace to be small.
Answer— True. No need to change. The squirrel told the mountain that it wasn’t a disgrace to be small.
(c) The mountain is not as spry as the squirrel.
Answer— True. No need to change. The mountain is not as spry as the squirrel.
(d) The squirrel can carry a forest on his back.
Answer— False. The squirrel can’t carry a forest on his back.
Q. 5. Discuss in groups and share your answers with the class.
(a) What was the cause of the fight between the mountain and the squirrel. Why do you think so?
Answer— The main cause of the fight between the mountain and the squirrel is regarding their size and ability.
(b) Tell your friends two things you like about the squirrel and two things you dislike about the mountain.
Answer— The two things I like about the squirrel are
- He thinks each and everyone in the world have different talents.
- His intelligence
The two things I don’t like about the mountain are
- His mindset is not broad as his body.
- His habit of neglecting others.
Q. 6. Have you heard the folk tale about an old man and his wife? They were quarelling about whose work was harder. Read and enjoy the story!
Once upon a time there was an old man who lived with his wife on a farm. One day they had a big quarrel. The old man said, “keep quiet, woman! You are so lucky. you do easy work, you get time to rest and to enjoy yourself with your friends.” The old lady was very angry. “How dare you say that! I do such hard work! I work from morning till night cleaning the house, cooking food for you, washing your clothes, feeding the animals. Try doing it one day!” So the old man and the old lady decided to change places for one day. The old man stayed at home to do house work, and his wife went to the paddy field with the plough and the bullocks.
What do you think happened that day? Whose work was easier? Think of an ending of the story. Discuss your thoughts with the friend next to you and share it with the class.
Answer— I think that day they had a quarrel and none of them could do their work perfectly. The old man couldn’t do the house hold works properly and got very tired doing the work. The old lady also couldn’t plough. She got very tired and felt thirsty. After completing her work she came home very tried and drank a few glasses of water to become normal. Then they both understand that none of work is easy. They continued to do their own work and lived happily.
| Sl. No. | Contents (Class 6 English) |
| Chapter 1 | The Rainbow |
| Chapter 2 | Tom Sawyer |
| Chapter 3 | Dhyan Chand |
| Chapter 4 | Use of ICT |
| Chapter 5 | A Holiday in Delhi |
| Chapter 6 | Pollution |
| Chapter 7 | The Mountain And The Squirrel |
| Chapter 8 | I Love My Country |
Q. 7. Now try and change the following sentences from direct to indirect speech.
(i) Anurag said to Anu, “You are a lazy girl.”
Answer— Anurag told Anu that she was a lazy girl.
(ii) Anu said to Anurag, “You are doubtless very smart.”
Answer— Anu told Anurag that without doubt he was very smart.
(iii) He said to her, “I play cricket.”
Answer— He told her that he played cricket.
(iv) She replied, “I don’t play cricket.”
Answer— She replied that she didn’t play cricket.
(v) She added, “I dance Bihu.”
Answer— She added that she danced Bihu.
(vi) He said to her, “I don’t dance Bihu.”
Answer— He told her that he didn’t dance Bihu.
(vii) Arun said, “A lazy girl cannot dance.”
Answer— Arun told that a lazy girl could not dance.
(viii) Anurag said, “I agree with you.
Answer— Anurag told that he agreed with him.
Q. (8) You know that we have names for people who do different kinds of work. For example, you are a student because you study in school. Do you know other such names? Fill in the table below with appropriate names.
| (i) Who serves us food in a restaurant? | Waiter |
| (ii) Who takes care of sick or injured people? | |
| (iii) Who teaches us in school? | |
| (iv) Who operate the controls of an aircraft? | |
| (v) Who takes care of our teeth? | |
| (vi) Who puts out fires? |
Answer—
| (i) Who serves us food in a restaurant? | Waiter |
| (ii) Who takes care of sick or injured people? | Doctor |
| (iii) Who teaches us in school? | Teacher |
| (iv) Who operate the controls of an aircraft? | Pilot |
| (v) Who takes care of our teeth? | Dentist |
| (vi) Who puts out fires? | Fireman |
Q. 9. What would you like to be when you grow up? Think of five reasons why you have chosen this profession and share them with the class.
Answer— I would like to be a doctor when I grow up. Here are five reasons why I have choosen the profession-
- To provide healthcare services to the poor for free.
- To provide medical services in remote and rural areas.
- To explore science
- To educate people about health care.
- To earn a good salary.
Q. 10. The picture given below show people practising different occupations or profession. Read and complete the sentences with appropriate words.
(a)
(i) Terang is a ____ . He grows ____ and vegetables. He supplies food to the people living in towns and cities.
Answer— Terang is a farmer . He grows fruits and vegetables. He supplies food to the people living in towns and cities.
(ii) Reshma is a ____ . People get their grocery supplies from her shop.
Answer— Reshma is a grocer. People get their grocery supplies from her shop.
(iii) Robert is a ____ He drives the car of Governor. He is very honest and hardworking.
Answer— Robert is a driver. He drives the car of Governor. He is very honest and hardworking.
(iv) Neboli is a ____ . She flies the aeroplane to different parts of the country. She is very careful because the lives of the passengers depend upon her.
Answer— Neboli is a pilot . She flies the aeroplane to different parts of the country. She is very careful because the lives of the passengers depend upon her.
(v) Akhilesh is a____ . He is very brave. He guards our borders against enemies.
Answer— Akhilesh is a soldier . He is very brave. He guards our borders against enemies.
(vi) Mrs. Agarwal is a famous____ . She is a hard-working woman. She employs over a hundred people in her industrial company.
Answer— Mrs. Agarwal is a famous industrialist. She is a hard-working woman. She employs over a hundred people in her industrial company.
(vii) Tina is an ____ . She works in a firm that designs houses and factories.
Answer— Tina is an architect . She works in a firm that designs houses and factories.
(b) Fill in the gaps in the sentences below using the information given above. Use although where needed:
(i) Although Mr. Shekhar Sharma is the Governor, when he is in hi car, his life depends on the ____ .
Answer— Although Mr. Shekhar Sharma is the Governor, when he is in hi car, his life depends on the driver.
(ii) ____ Terrang is not as rich or powerful as Mr. Sharma, Mrs. Agarwal and Tina, they will get food to eat only if farmers like ____ grow crops in the fields.
Answer: Although Terrang is not as rich or powerful as Mr. Sharma, Mrs. Agarwal and Tina, they will get food to eat only if farmers like to grow crops in the fields.
(iii) __ Akhilesh is not a General, the people of the country are safe because of ____ like him.
Answer— Although Akhilesh is not a General, the people of the country are safe because of soldiers like him.
(iv) Grocers like ____ can do business only because farmers like ____ produce things which she sells in her ____ .
Answer: Grocers like Reshma can do business only because farmers like Terang produce things which she sells in her shop .
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