Unit -5 – Supplementary - When
Instinct works – Anna sewell
A. Comprehension
1. Choose the best option
1. The season mentioned in
the story is --------.
a)
spring b) autumn c) summer d) winter
2. In one low part of the
road the --------- was halfway up to black beauty’s knees.
a)
the river b) dust c) water d) leaves
3. The bridge was broken in
the ---------.
a) front b) rear c) middle d) up
4. The instinct in ---------
had often saved the lives of men.
a)
girls b) animals c) birds d) boys
5. Black beauty dared not
move even to the sharp snap of the -----------.
a) stick b) thread c) whip d) kick
Answer :
1.
The season
mentioned in the story is – b) autumn
2.
In one low
part of the road the – c) water was halfway up to Black Beauty’s knees.
3.
The bridge
was broken in the – c) middle
4.
The instinct
in – b) animals had often saved the lives of men.
5.
Black Beauty
dared not move even to the sharp snap of the – c) whip
2. Match the following
Man at the toll gate - had
many stories to tell.
Bridge - wise.
John - have special knowledge
Black beauty - flashing a
torch.
Animals - sturdy rail
Answer :
|
A |
B |
|
Man at the toll gate |
flashing a torch |
|
Bridge |
sturdy rail |
|
John |
had many stories to tell |
|
Black Beauty |
wise |
|
Animals |
have special knowledge |
3. Fill in the blanks.
1. Suddenly an_______ tree
came crashing down and fell right in front of us.
2. Just then, the man at the
toll gate on the other side ran out, _______ a torch.
3. He told that the bridge
had just broken due to the _______.
4. Even when John tried to
_______ him forward Beauty did not move.
5. We were saved because
Beauty had known that something was _______ with the bridge.
flood,
lead, wrong, oak, flashing
Answer :
1.
Suddenly an oak tree came
crashing down and fell right in front of us.
2.
Just then,
the man at the toll gate on the other side ran out, flashing a torch.
3.
He told that
the bridge had just broken due to the flood.
4.
Even when
John tried to lead him forward Beauty did not move.
5.
We were saved
because Beauty had known that something was wrong with the bridge.
4. Based on your
understanding of the story write the answers for the following questions in a
sentence or two.
Answer :
- Did Black Beauty like to pull
the cart?
Yes, Black Beauty liked to pull the new cart as it was light and easy to roll. - How was the weather?
The weather was very windy with dry leaves blowing and it seemed it would rain. - Describe the bridge.
The bridge was low and flat with sturdy rails on both sides and crossed the river just above the water level. - What was the alternate plan
suggested by John to reach the wooden bridge?
John suggested they return to four cross ways and take a longer route, about six miles, to reach the bridge again. - Why was Black Beauty reluctant
to cross the bridge?
Black Beauty sensed that something was wrong with the bridge and instinctively refused to cross it.
5. Write the answers for the
following questions in 100 words.
Answer :
1.
What did the
man at the toll gate on the other side tell them?
The man at the toll gate came running with a
torch and shouted for them to stop. He warned that the middle part of the
wooden bridge had been broken and washed away by the flood. If they had moved
further, they would have fallen into the river and drowned. His timely warning
confirmed Black Beauty’s instinct that something was wrong with the bridge.
2.
Was Black
Beauty afraid to cross the bridge?
Yes, Black Beauty was afraid to cross the
bridge. Though he was whipped and urged forward, his strong instinct told him
that something was not safe. He stopped abruptly and refused to move forward
even when John tried to lead him. His instinct saved all their lives.
3.
What did John
think about human’s attitude towards animals?
John believed that many people did not treat
animals properly or form a bond with them. He felt that animals had special
knowledge or instinct that could save lives. He admired animals and felt people
should take better care of them and treat them with kindness and understanding.
4.
What would
have happened to all the three if Black Beauty had not been wiser?
If Black Beauty had not sensed the danger
and refused to move forward, all three of them—Master, John, and Black
Beauty—would have fallen into the river as the bridge was broken in the middle.
They could have drowned in the floodwater.
5.
Where did
John take Black Beauty and what did he give her?
John took Black Beauty to the stable after
the journey. He gave her a good supper and made a thick, warm bed of straw for
her to rest. He treated her with love and gratitude for saving their lives, and
Black Beauty felt thankful for the care and rest.
6. How will you take care of
your pets? Write about it in fifty words.
I will take care of my pets
by feeding them on time and giving them clean water. I will keep them clean and
healthy by regular grooming and visits to the vet. I will play with them, show
them love, and never hurt or neglect them. They are part of my family.
Step to Success
Coding – Decoding verbal
reasoning.
1. In a certain code
language, if Violet is called as Green, Green is called as Red, Red is called
as Brown, Brown is called as
Orange, Orange is called as Yellow, Yellow is called as Blue
and Blue is called as Indigo,
then what is the colour of human blood in that language?
a.
Red b. Blue c. Green d. Violet e. Brown
2. In a certain code
language, if Pen means Eraser, Eraser means Book, Book means Scale,
Scale means Sharpener,
Sharpener means Duster and Duster means Table, then what is
the name of the object that
is used to clean the black board in that language?
a. Duster b. Sharpener c. Table d. Scale e. Book
3. In a certain code
language, if Bread is called Butter, Butter is called Milk, Milk is called
Shirt, Shirt is called Shoe,
Shoe is called Bicycle, Bicycle is called Watch, Watch is called
Aeroplane and Aeroplane is
called Ship, then which of the following indicates time in that
language?
a.
Watch b. Bicycle c. Milk d. Ship e. Aeroplane
Answer:
1. What is the colour of
human blood in that language?
- Real colour of blood = Red
- Code: Red is called Brown
✅ Answer: e. Brown
2. What is the name of the
object used to clean the blackboard in that language?
- Real object used = Duster
- Code: Duster is called Table
✅ Answer: c. Table
3. Which of the following
indicates time in that language?
- Real object that indicates time = Watch
- Code: Watch is called Aeroplane
✅ Answer: e. Aeroplane
Connecting to Self
Put a tick mark for the do's and put a wrong mark for dont's.
- Top-left image – A traffic officer is helping children
cross at a zebra crossing.
✔️ Do – Always cross the road at the zebra crossing with guidance.
✅ - Top-right image – A man is taking a selfie in front of a
moving train.
❌ Don’t – It's extremely dangerous to take selfies near railway tracks.
❌ - Middle-left image – A woman is talking on the phone while
driving.
❌ Don’t – Using a mobile phone while driving is unsafe.
❌ - Middle-right image – A man is wearing a seatbelt while
driving.
✔️ Do – Always wear a seatbelt for safety.
✅ - Bottom-left image – People are forcefully boarding an
overcrowded bus.
❌ Don’t – It's dangerous to enter or travel on an overcrowded vehicle.
❌ - Bottom-right image – Children are crossing the road using
the pedestrian signal and zebra crossing.
✔️ Do – Always use the zebra crossing and obey pedestrian signals.
✅
✅ Final Marking:
|
Image Position |
Mark |
|
Top-left |
✅ |
|
Top-right |
❌ |
|
Middle-left |
❌ |
|
Middle-right |
✅ |
|
Bottom-left |
❌ |
|
Bottom-right |
✅ |
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