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1.Who was Rip Van Winkle?
2.What were Rip's habits?
Ans: Rip was very lazy and avoided work. He did not take care of his farm; his fences were falling, his cow went astray, and weeds grew. He would often walk into the forest with his dog, Wolf, to avoid working.
3.What did Rip do one day when he went into the mountains?
4.How did the children in the village react to Rip Van Winkle?
Ans: The children in the village loved Rip. They shouted with joy whenever they saw him because he would play with them, teach them to fly kites, shoot marbles, and tell them long stories.
5.Who called out to Rip Van Winkle?
6.What did the old man ask Rip to do?
7.What did Rip see when he reached the place with the barrel?
8.How did Rip react when he met the old man?
Ans: The only sound was the noise of the balls, which echoed in the mountains like thunder.
Ans: Rip felt frightened when the men stared at him with a fixed gaze.
Ans: The old man made Rip drink the contents of the barrel, which made him fall into a deep sleep.
Ans: Rip could not find his dog, Wolf, and he searched for him by whistling and shouting, but the dog was nowhere to be seen.
Ans: After waking up, Rip began to descend the mountain to return to his village.
Ans: The villagers were surprised because they had never seen him before, and he looked very strange with a long white beard and a wrinkled face.
Ans: Rip noticed that his beard had grown a foot long and it was all white.
Ans: Rip had been away for twenty years.
Ans: An old woman recognized Rip and welcomed him back, calling him an old neighbour.
Ans: Rip was astonished when he found out that his beard had become long and white, showing that many years had passed.
20. Circle the correct meaning of the given words:
| Word | Correct Meaning (Circled) |
|---|---|
| idled away | ⚪ wasted ✅ rested ⚪ admired |
| constant | ⚪ coffee ✅ steady ⚪ construct |
| companion | ⚪ dog ⚪ stranger ✅ partner |
| realise | ✅ to understand ⚪ to set free ⚪ real |
| descend | ⚪ to not send ⚪ to be decent ✅ to move down |
| barrel | ✅ a wooden container ⚪ a musical instrument ⚪ a bag |
| contents | ⚪ to be happy ✅ the ingredients ⚪ the index of a book |
21. Match the words in the box with their meanings:
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grizzled | with grey hair |
| stroked | to rub gently |
| astonished | to be very surprised |
| familiar | known to you |
| foothills | near the lower part of a mountain |
23.Let’s Read – Say whether the following sentences are True or False:
1. Rip was kind to children. – True24. Complete the following sentences:
(i) Rip's village was situated at the foothills of the Kaatskill mountains.
(ii) The children of the village loved him because he played with them, taught them to fly kites, shoot marbles, and told them long stories.
(iii) Wolf was his constant companion.
(iv) The villagers stared at him because he looked old, had a long white beard, and they did not recognize him.
(v) The old woman who recognised Rip was his old neighbour.
25. What kind of a man was Rip Van Winkle?
(i) He was a kind neighbour.
(ii) He was a good-natured and helpful man.
(iii) He was loved by the children.
(iv) He was very lazy and did not work on his farm.
26.Vocabulary Building
1. Pick out the names of the games mentioned in the story:
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Flying kites
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Shooting marbles
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Ninepins
Other words from the box that are not mentioned in the story:
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Chess ❌
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Mountain-climbing ❌
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Shooting ❌
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Skipping ❌
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Hopping ❌
27. Complete the paragraph using describing words:
Words to use:
long-sleeved, high-heeled, well-dressed, open-mouthed, sweet-looking, odd-looking, part-time
Paragraph:
Mrs Das has a part-time job in a clothes shop. Yesterday, an odd-looking woman walked Into the shop. She was wearing high-heeled shoes. A dog was with her. “I want a shirt for my dog, please,” she said. “For your dog?” asked Mrs Das, open-mouthed in surprise. “Yes,” replied the woman. “I want him to be well-dressed for my next party.”
28. Silent Letters
What is common?
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(i) knee, knife, knot, know – All have a silent "k" at the beginning.
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(ii) neighbour, daughter, fight, straight – All have a silent "gh".
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(iii) honest, honour, hour, heir – All have a silent "h" at the beginning.
More silent letter words:
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gnat – silent "g"
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tongue – silent "u"
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chalk – silent "l"
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whistle – silent "t"
29. Opposites Table (from paragraph)
| Word | Opposite (from paragraph) |
|---|---|
| awake | asleep |
| wake up | fall asleep |
| get up | lie down |
| lazily | quickly |
30. Fill in the blanks using the words in the previous questions
(a) Get up quickly and you will be late for school.
(b) Shh! The baby is sound asleep, don't make a noise or she will wake up.
(c) Are you still awake? You should be asleep now or you will not be able to get up in the morning for school.
31.Let's Talk
1. Imagine you are Rip’s neighbour — Speak to Rip after 20 years
Here’s a sample dialogue you can use:
Neighbour:
"Guess what happened on the day you left. When you didn’t come home in the evening, your wife was very angry and worried. The villagers searched for you everywhere in the forest, but no one could find you.
After a few years, everyone thought you were gone forever.
Your children have grown up now! Your daughter is married, and your son works on a farm nearby.
Many of your old friends are no longer here, but there are new families in the village.
The village has changed a lot — we now have a school, a post office, and even a small market!
We missed your stories and your laughter. It’s really good to see you again, Rip!"
Rip (student acting as Rip):
"Twenty years! I can’t believe it. It feels like I just slept through one night… Everything has changed!"
32. Who walks to school most often? Put them in order
Let’s rank the students from most often to least often walk to school:
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Arjun – “I always walk to school.”
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Nazim – “I usually walk to school.”
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Mini – “I sometimes walk to school.”
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Anu – “I don’t usually walk to school.”
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John – “I never walk to school.”
32. Write about yourself using the following expressions
(i) I always complete my homework on time.
(ii) I usually play in the park after school.
(iii) I often help my mother in the kitchen.
(iv) I sometimes watch cartoons before dinner.
(v) I rarely fuss over food.
33. Use the following clues to complete the exercise
(i) Write three new things you have done in the last three years
(a) I have started reading storybooks.
(b) I have learned to ride a bicycle.
(c) I have visited a new city with my family.
(ii) Write three things you have not done in the last three years
(a) I have not played cricket in a tournament.
(b) I have not traveled by airplane.
(c) I have not eaten Chinese food.
