TERM I –
ENGLISH
PROSE :
1 SEA TURTLES
Put a (√ )
for the correct and a ( X) for the incorrect statements.
1.
Turtles are different from tortoises. (✓)
2.
Turtles are sea animals. (✓)
3.
There are seven kinds of sea turtles in
the world. (✓)
4.
Sea turtles are very small. (✗)
5.
Turtles come ashore to lay eggs. (✓)
6.
Sea turtles come to rest on land. (X)
7.
Olive Ridleys are the only sea turtles
seen on Indian shores. (X)
Are these statements right?
Discuss with your partner and (√) them if they are correct. Correct them if
they are wrong. Share your answers in class.
1.Female Olive Ridleys come ashore at night
to lay eggs. (✓)
2. The eggs of an Olive Ridley are in the
shape and size of a cricket ball. (X)
3. Ridleys come to lay their eggs in the
month of January. (✓)
4. The turtles use their flippers and make a
hollow for their nests. (✓)
5. The hatchlings use a tiny egg-tooth to
come out of the eggs. (✓)
A. Choose the correct
answers. You may choose more than one answer if needed.
1. The ___________________ is a biological relative
of tortoises.
a. sea turtle
b. fish
c. reptile
2.In India’s coastal waters we can see a species of
___________________.
a. tortoises
b.
sea turtles
c. dolphin
3.Sea turtles come to the shore to___________________.
a. visit their
birth place
b. lay eggs
c. go back to
sea
4.It is a problem for sea turtles to come ashore because
___________________.
a.
they find it difficult to walk on sand
b. they don’t know their way to
the shore
c. animals and people hunt them
5.A turtle’s flippers help it to ___________________.
a. swim
b. dig a nest
c. climb
6.A sea turtle camouflages its nest by tossing sand on it
to ___________________.
a. hide its
eggs from predators
b. incubate eggs in the warmth of the sun
c. keep the
hatchlings safe
B. Find any five words
related to sea from the text (Sections I & II). Write them below. Then use
the words to frame sentences of your own.
eg: beach
– We like to play in the sandy beach.
Ocean -
ocean is bigger than sea
Hatchling -
Hatchlings are the small ones of turtles
Boat - Boats sail in the sea.
Sea food - Fish , crab and prawns are some of
the sea food.
C. Fill in the blanks with
words that convey the correct meaning of the sentences.
1.Tiny hatchlings fall _________ (pray / prey) to
many predators. Ans:
prey
2.Sea turtles live their _________ (hole /
whole) life in the sea . Ans: whole
3. The turtles come ashore only during the
_________ (night / knight). Ans: night
4. The predators follow the _________ (sent /
scent) of the turtles to eat their eggs. Ans: scent
5. The female turtles lay eggs and go back to the
_________ (see / sea). Ans: sea
D. Use the clues and fill in
the crossword puzzle.
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1.
This word rhymes with seen. |
4. Sounds
like hair |
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2. This animal has two horns and a spotted coat. |
5. Shines
brightly |
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3. This is a huge sea
animal. |
6. Rhymes with load |
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C H
D E E R A
S U N R O A D
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G. Make meaningful sentences
from the table given below.
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A turtle |
live in the sea. is huge. have a connection with the land. are found in coastal waters. are wonderful creatures. has flippers to swim. |
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Turtles |
1.
A turtle is huge.
2.
Turtles live in the
sea.
3.
Turtles have
connection with the land.
4.
Turtles are found in
coastal waters.
5.
Turtles are
wonderful creatures.
6.
A turtle has
flippers to swim.
H. Write a suitable sentence
for the pictures given below.
Ramu breaks the glass.
Peter goes to school.
Sheela buys a new bag
I. Match the two halves of
the sentences and read them.
1. Sea turtles -
threaten the survival of sea turtles.
2.
Hatchling
-uses its front flippers to swim.
3.
A turtle
- come ashore to lay eggs.
4.
Many factors -
cut open the leathery egg shell
Answer:
1. Sea turtles -
come ashore to lay eggs.
2. Hatchling -
cut open the leathery egg shell.
3. A turtle -uses
its front flippers to swim.
4. Many factors -
threaten the survival of sea turtles.
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Similarities |
Differences |
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Both belong to the reptile
family. |
Tortoises are land animals,
whereas turtles are sea animals. |
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Both have a long lifespan. |
Tortoises use tiny feet to
walk, whereas turtles use flippers to swim. |
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Both are cold-blooded. |
Tortoises eat grass, weeds,
and flowers, whereas turtles eat insects and bugs. |
K. Write a paragraph from the
contents of the table given above. Frame sentences with these words – but, as
well as, whereas.
|
eg. A turtle as well as a tortoise belongs to the reptile
family. |
A turtle, as well as a tortoise,
belongs to the reptile family. Both have a long lifespan, but a tortoise
usually lives on land, whereas a turtle is a sea animal. A tortoise uses tiny
feet to walk, whereas a turtle has flippers to swim in the water. Their diet is
also different, as a tortoise eats grass, weeds, and flowers, whereas a turtle
feeds on insects and bugs.
L. Describe the picture in
about fifty words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words / phrases
given below.
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Many sea animals wonders ocean fishes different colours sizes varieties rare species deep sea under the sea |
Title: Wonders of the Deep
Sea
The ocean is home to many sea
animals, including fishes of different colors, sizes, and varieties. The deep
sea holds rare species that are fascinating to explore. Under the sea, one can
witness the wonders of marine life, where creatures of all shapes and colors
thrive in their natural habitat.
