Chapter 3 - 

Dhyan Chand 

Activities

1. Let's find out how much  we have understood:

(a) With Which other sportspersons is Dhyan Chand compered?

Ans:- Dhyan Chand is compared to players like Pele and Muhammad Ali.

(b) Who were the leading masters of hocky when Dhyan Chand started his career? 

Ans:-  The Europeans and Americans were leading masters of hockey, when Dhyan Chand started his career.

(c) when did the turning point in Dhyan Chand s life come?

Ans:-The turning point came to Dhyan Chand life when he joined army at 16 years age.
or
   When Dhyan Chand 16 years old he joined army, that is the turning point came to his life.

(d) How did Dhyan Singh become Dhyan Chand?

Ans:- Dhyan Singh often practise under the moon for better lighting. So, his fellow players started calling him Dhyan Chand as Chand is the Hindi word for moon.

(e) Where did Dhyan Chand win the title '' hockey personality of the century? 

Ans:-Dhyan Chand won the title in Berlin.

(f) What is his birthday celebrated as?

Ans:-His Birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day

(g) Why was he given the nicknames 'The wizard' and 'The magician of hockey'?

Ans:- For his superb ball control he was given nicknames like 'The Wizard' and 'The Magician of Hockey'.



2. There are six paragraphs in the lesson. Read the following headings and match them with the respective paragraphs:

(a) Recognition and awards received by Dhyan Chand 
Ans:- Paragraph-6

(b) Dhyan Chand's achievement in the international arena
Ans:- Paragraph-1

(c) Dhyan Chand, an  international legend in hockey

Ans:- Paragraph-4

(d) Dhyan Chand's  s goals
Ans:- Paragraph-2                                                      

(e) Dhyan Chand s early life

Ans:- Paragraph-5

(f) How Dhyan Singh became Dhyan Chand 

Ans:- Paragraph-3


3. Match the following parts with the correct information the lesson:

(a) Dhyan Chand was born--- came in 1928

Ans:-  Dhyan Chand was born - in 1905

(b) He joined the British Indian Army-----India s second gold in hockey
Ans:- He joined the British Indian Army - at the age of 16

(c) The first gold medal for India----in 1905.

Ans:- The first gold medal for India - Came in 1928

(d) The 1932 Olympics brought ----- Dhyan Chands autobiography .

Ans:- The 1932 Olympics brought - India's second gold in hockey

(e) Goal is the name of------- at the age of 16

Ans:- Goal is the name of - Dhyan Chands autobiography 


4. Let s check how much we have understood the lesson. say whether the following Statementes about Dhyan Chand are true or false :

(a) Dhyan Singh came to be called Dhyan Chand.

Ans:- True

(b) Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad in 1905.

Ans:- True

(c) He was born in the month  of September.

Ans:- False

(d) Dhyan Chand was a football player .

Ans:- False

(e) India won the first gold medal in Hockey in 1928.

Ans:- True

(f ) Dhyan Chand scored a total of 600 goals in 20 matches.

Ans:- False


5. Arrange the letters to form words. You will find words from the lesson you have just read .

Stature  legends   practice   visibility   career
Now, pronounce the words correctly with the help of your teacher.

Stature - ষ্টোচাৰ
legends  - লেজেণ্ড
practice  - প্ৰেক্টিছ
visibility - ভিজিবিলিটি
career - কেৰিয়ৰ 



6. Work with a friend. consult a dictionary and match the words in column A with there meanings in column B. 

Hint: Look at the top or bottom margins of the dictionary pages to find out  the first word (entry) and the last word on that page. 

A
B
Fame

Stature


Legend


Visibility

wizard
The state of being known by many people

The importance and respect that a person has because of his her ability and achievement

A very famous person especially in a particular field


How far something can be seen

A person who is especially good at something




7.  Here is another exercise to practise the new words you have learned. say the words aloud and match the words in column A with there synonyms (words with similar meaning ) in column B. one is done for you: 

      A                     B  
famous               grand
greatest               sportsperson
joined                 well- known
player                 enlisted
splendid              biggest

Ans:- 
famous - well-known
greatest - biggest
joined - enlisted
player - sportsperson
splendid - grand



8. read the following information given in the lesson: (পাঠত দিয়া নিম্নলিখিত তথ্যবোৰ পঢ়া):
(a) Dhyan Chand joined the British Indian army at the age of 16.
(b) He attained international stature in the field of hockey .
(c) He won the tittle of '' hockey personality of the century''.

All these sentences talk about things that took already happened. When we talk about events or actions that took place at a definite time in the past, we use verbs in the simple past tense.                                                 


  
Now look at sentences (এতিয়া বাক্যবোৰ চাৱা)::
(a) Dhyan Chand remains the greatest hockey player off all time .
(B) Chand is a Hindi word for moon.
(c) we are reading an autobiography of Dhyan Chand.

When we talk about events or actions that take place in the present , we use the simple present and present continuous tense.


Here are some sentences that mentions events that have not yet happened.
(a) we are celebrating Dhyan Chand s birthday shortly.
(b) I shall buy a copy of the biography of Dhyan Chand.
(c) Dhyan Chand will remain a source of inspiration for all sportspersons.

When we talk about events or actions that will happen in the future, we use ‘ will or shall,’ or other verbs in the present tense. These verbs are used to talk about future time.


9. lets s revise what we have just learnt . in the table below, write down the verbs from the sentence you just read in the correct columns. one is done for you.


Simple past tense
Simple present tense

Present  continuous tense
future tense
Joined


Are reading





Now make a few sentences using these verbs.

10. The verb 'be' has the following forms:
note how these verbs are used in sentences:
(i) am : I am a student of class vi
(ii) is: He is my brother.
(iii) are :we are brothers.

All the above three sentences have the 'be' verb in the present form.
now look at these sentences.

(iv) was: I was absent yesterday.
(v) were : they were in the room.
These two sentences have the 'be'  verb in the past form.

11.  (a) Rewrite the passage given below by putting the verbs in there appropriate forms in the blanks. Remember the rules you have just learn:


(i) An inter-district football tournament was held at Barpeta ______ (play) the match . A large number of people_______ (watch) the match . They_______ (support) the local team. A section of the crowd________ (be) from Kokrajhar . They _______ (support) the Kokrajhar team loudly .

Ans:- An inter-district football tournament was held at Barpeta recently. Teams representing Kokrajhar and Barpeta were playing the match. A large number of people were watching the match. They were supporting the local team. A section of the crowd was from Kokrajhar. They were supporting the Kokrajhar team loudly.

(ii) The match ________ (start) at 3 p.m. within 10 minutes Ranjit Bharali _______ (score) a goal for Barpeta . There ________ (be) a loud cheer from the supporters of the Barpeta team. But there joy ________ (be) short lived . Within the next five minutes kokrajhar_________ (score) their first goal . The score________ (be) 1-1 at half time.

Ans:- The match started at 3 p.m. within 10 minutes Ranjit Bharali scored a goal for Barpeta . There
was a loud cheer from the supporters of the Barpeta team. But there joy was short lived . Within the next five minutes kokrajhar scored their first goal . The score was 1-1 at half time.

(b) Imagine you are one of the spectators watching the match . your friend Rajiv, an ardent football fan engages you in a telephonic conversations . Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation . one is done for you.

Rajiv : what is going on now?

 Mintu is kicking (kick) the ball. The crowd----------(cheer) loudly. He has scored the fist goal.
 
Ans:- Mintu is kicking (kick) the ball. The crowd is cheering loudly. He has scored the fist goal.
 
Rajiv :   Now what is the Kokrajher team ------------  (do)?
Ans:-Rajiv :   Now what is the Kokrajher team doing?

Rani : Aswini of Kokrajher team ------------ (run) to the centre . Now he------------ (kick) the ball while the centre forward of Barpeta ------------ (try) to stop the advance  
Ans:- Rani : Aswini of Kokrajher running to the centre . Now he is kiching  the ball while the centre forward of Barpeta is trying to stop the advance.

12.   Do you recognise the man in this picture ? His is Girish Sharma ,a champion para-badminton player , Find out more about Girish Sharma and complete the information on him for your class noticeboard.

Name:Girish Sharma
Birth: Rajkot, Rajashan 
Major achievement: Gold medal in paralympics Asia Cup for differently abled people 
Childhood:...................................................................................................................................................
Education......................................................................................................................................................
Other medals won:........................................................................................................................................

Ans:-Name:Girish Sharma
Birth: Rajkot, Rajashan 
Major achievement: Gold medal in paralympics Asia Cup for differently abled people
Childhood: Born in a railway employees family lost his leg in train accident at the age of 2
Education: Girish Sharma, a person who does not allow physical disability to come in the way of living his dreams. If you are determined, you can do anything. ... According to Tumro Makers, Girish, who lost a leg at the age of 2 in a train accident despite physical disability, took up badminton professionally at the age of 16, and never looked back.
Other medals won: 2 gold medals in national champion ship for disabled.

13. witch sport do you like the most ? Here are some sentences on Sachin Tendulkar , the world famous cricketer.
(a) My favourite player is Sachin Tendulkar.
(b) He plays cricket 
(c) He played for the Indian cricket team.
(d) He is magnificent batsman.
(e) He was awarded the Bharat Ratna by the Indian government.

Now write the name of your favourite player in the circle as shown Then write five words related to that person . Tell the class a few sentences about the person using the words you have written. You can write your sentences in the space below sharing them with the class.

14. Quiz Time:
Your teacher will hold a quiz to find out how much you learned from the lesson.
Here are the rules:
. You will be put in groups , A , B , C and so on.
. Your teacher will keep the score on the blackboard  .

. There will be one mark for each correct answer .
. The group with the highest score will be the winner.

Questions:

(i) When and where was Dhyan Chand born ?
Ans:- Dhayan Chand was born in 1905 in Allahabad.

(ii) When did the turning point of his life come ?
Ans:- Whwn he joined the British Indian Army.

(iii)  At what time of the day did  he prefer to do his practice sessions?
Ans:- At night after his duty hors.

(iv) What was his name before he was called Dhyan Chand ?
Ans:- His name was Dhyan Singh.

(v) Where did the indian Hockey team win the first gold medal in Berlin?
Ans:-In Amsterdam

(vi) Where were the 1932 Olympics held  ?
Ans:- In Los Angeles.

(vii)  What are the nicknames given to Dhyan Chand  ?
Ans:- Dhyan Chand led the team.

(viii) What are the incknames given to Dhyan Chand?
Ans:-The Wizard' and 'The Magician of Hocky'.

(ix)   How many goals  did he score during his sporting  career?
Ans:-570 Goals.

(X)  What is the name of Dhyan Chand s autobiography  ?
Ans:- Goal.

(xi)  Who honoured  him with the Padma  Bhushan in 1956  ?
Ans:- The Government of India.

(xii)  Whose birthday is celebrated as national sports day  ?
Ans:- The Birthday of Dhyan Chand.