Class 8: - Unit -5 – Supplementary - When Instinct works – Anna sewell

 

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 :

1. 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.
2. How was the weather?
   The weather was very windy with dry leaves blowing and it seemed it would rain.
3. Describe the bridge.
   The bridge was low and flat with sturdy rails on both sides and crossed the river just above the water level.
4. 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.
5. 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

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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

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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. 

1. 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.
   ✅
2. 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.
   ❌
3. Middle-left image – A woman is talking on the phone while driving.
   ❌ Don’t – Using a mobile phone while driving is unsafe.
   ❌
4. Middle-right image – A man is wearing a seatbelt while driving.
   ✔️ Do – Always wear a seatbelt for safety.
   ✅
5. Bottom-left image – People are forcefully boarding an overcrowded bus.
   ❌ Don’t – It's dangerous to enter or travel on an overcrowded vehicle.
   ❌
6. 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.
   ✅

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✅ Final Marking:

Image Position	Mark
Top-left	✅
Top-right	❌
Middle-left	❌
Middle-right	✅
Bottom-left	❌
Bottom-right	✅