TERM I - Unit 1- Poem -The Crocodile

 

Unit 1- Poem -The Crocodile

B. Choose the Rhyming Words

1. claws, jaws, paws, caws
2. grin, in, thin, din
3. crocodile, Nile, file, while
4. tail, scale, nail, mail

C. Read these lines and answer the questions.

1. Who does ‘he’ refer to?
• ‘He’ refers to the crocodile.
2. What does the Nile refer to? Where is it?
• The Nile refers to the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world. It is located in Africa.
3. Who welcomes the fish? Why?
• The crocodile welcomes the fish to eat them.

4.       Which line tells you that the crocodile is hungry?

• "And welcomes little fishes in, with gently smiling jaws!"

D. Answer the Following.

1. What is the poem about?
• The poem describes a crocodile, highlighting its deceptive appearance and hunting technique.
2. How does the crocodile’s tail look?
• The crocodile’s tail looks shiny and golden.
3. What does ‘improve his tail’ mean?
• It means the crocodile keeps his tail clean and shiny.
4. How does he spread his claws?
• He spreads his claws neatly.
5. Why does he welcome little fishes?
• He welcomes them to eat them.
6. Which line talks about the crocodile’s mouth and his shape?
• "And welcomes little fishes in, with gently smiling jaws!"

E.What does the poet say about the crocodile? Write in your own words. (in about fifty words)

The poet describes the crocodile as a cunning and deceptive creature. He highlights how the crocodile improves its shining tail and golden scales by pouring the water of the Nile. It appears cheerful and welcoming, spreading its claws neatly, but in reality, it lures little fishes with a smile only to eat them.