chapter 1.6
1. Rearrange the good qualities in each set, so that the first letter of each of the words should make a meaningful word. Join the sets and get a message.
Set 1 : Understanding / Adaptable / Tolerant / Neat / Encouraging / Resourceful.
The word is – _____
Ans: Nature
Set 2 : Selfless / Inspiring
The word is – _____
Ans: Selfless
Set 3
Youthful / Modest
The word is – _____
Ans: My
Set 4 : Affectionate / Compassionate / Empathetic / Earnest / Honest / Reliable / Trustworthy
The word is – _____
Ans: Teacher
The message is _____ _____ _____ _____
Ans: Nature is my Teacher.
2. Various aspects of Nature have special features that make them differ from one another.
For example,
Birds : appearance, shape, colour, size, food habits, habitat, sound etc.
Write such special features of each of the following.
Land
Ans: Topography, Fertility, Location
Water
Ans: Salinity, Temperature, Taste
Trees
Ans: Size, Foliage, Shape
Animals
Ans: Appearance, Food habits, Habitat
Insects
Ans: Appearance, Life cycle, Physical structure
Q1. How does the Hibiscus flower make the most of its short life span ?
Ans: The hibiscus flower smiles with the sun and dances with the wind and by next evening it dries and falls off. Although it comes to life only for a day it spreads beauty and joy and does so in full splendour. Hence it makes the most of its short life span.
Q2. What role does nature play in our lives?
Ans: Nature relaxes us and enhances our well being. It soothes and nurtures us as well as fulfills and motivates us. It also whispers and commands.
Q3. Guess the meaning of : splendour
Ans: magnificent appearance.
Q4. Who is stronger – water or rocks? Justify your response .
Ans: The water is stronger than the rocks because, by persistently flowing over the rocks everyday, it is able to carve, sculpt and shape the rocks as it desires.
Q5. What teaches us that hard times do not last forever? How?
Ans: A tree that is bare of all leaves in the cold winter months is once again full of leaves, fruits and flowers as spring sets in, thereby teaching us that hard times do not last forever.
1. What things in nature teach us the following :
(a) Nothing is impossible to achieve ______.
Ans: small bits of grass peeping through small cracks in a concrete pavement.
(b) Problems are not permanent ______.
Ans: A tree bare of all leaves in winter getting leaves again in sprin
(c) Be humble and adjust ______.
Ans: Water.
(d) Make the best use of time and opportunity ______.
Ans: Hibiscus flower.
(e) Be persistent ______.
Ans: Water sculpting rock.
(f) Many hands make work light ______.
Ans: Ants.
(g) Delicate structures are not a sign of weakness ______.
Ans: Spider web.
2. Read the questions from the lesson. What do they imply?
(a) Are you listening?
Ans: Listen to the message given by nature through the smallest of things.
(b) What if we too lived our lives, however short, to its fullest?
Ans: We must live our lives to the fullest irrespective of its span. Life would be different and we would be happier if we did so.
(c) What if we too are consistent, organised, focused ?
Ans: If we are consistent, organised and focused nothing will seem impossible. Even a herculean task will become a child’s play for us.
(a) How should you deal with difficulties and problems?
Answer:
We should face difficulties with courage and patience. Giving up should never be an option. Staying hopeful and believing that tough times won’t last forever helps us stay strong and move forward.
(b) ‘An oyster turns a grain of sand into a pearl.’ What can we learn from this example?
Answer:
This shows that even something irritating or painful, like a grain of sand, can be turned into something beautiful, like a pearl. In the same way, we can use our problems as chances to improve ourselves and grow stronger.
(c) How does nature succeed in its ‘Alchemy’? What can it turn a small person into?
Answer:
Nature has a magical way of teaching deep lessons through simple things. If we observe and learn from it, we can become wiser and better people. Nature helps transform ordinary individuals into extraordinary ones by inspiring positive change.
(d) Which two aspects of nature teach us to accept change and adjust according to the situation?
Answer:
Water and clouds are great examples from nature. Water takes any shape and flows wherever it needs to, while clouds constantly change their form. They teach us to be flexible and adjust ourselves when life changes.
(e) Why does the writer begin by quoting the lines from William Blake’s poem (Auguries of Innocence)?
Answer:
The writer starts with lines from Blake’s poem to show that small things in nature hold big meanings. It helps set the theme of the lesson — that nature can teach us valuable lessons, but only if we are open and ready to learn from it.
8. (A) Pick out from the lesson 10 examples of each.
Concrete Nouns (that you can touch or see)
For example, sand
(1) rocks
(2) plant
(3) flower
(4) grass
(5) leaves
(6) birds
(7) ant
(8) water
(9) butterfly
(10) caterpillar
Abstract Nouns (that which you cannot touch or see)
For example, infinity
(1) eternity
(2) imagination
(3)passion
(4) perseverance
(5) alchemy
(6) alchemy
(7) moment
(8) majesty
(9) awe
(10) wellbeing
(B) Underline the verbs in the sentences below and say whether they are Transitive (needing an Object) or Intransitive (need not have an Object).
(1) One can witness and experience the beauty of Heaven.
Ans: can witness – transitive
can experience – transitive
(2) It leaves me in complete awe.
Ans: leaves – transitive
(3) Nature soothes and nurtures.
Ans: soothes – intransitive
nurtures – intransitive
(4) It withers completely.
Ans: withers – intransitive
(5) The flower comes to life only for a day.
Ans: comes – intransitive
(6) A rainbow colours the entire sky.
Ans: colours – transitive
(7) It smiles and dances.
Ans: smiles – intransitive dances – intransitive
Answer by Dimpee Bora
