BHAVYA SRI ACADEMY

  Vocation. Comprehension.  1. Profession: What are the three professions the speaker observes?  Hawker, Gardener, Watchman  2. Time: When does the speaker see the hawker?  Morning  3. Freedom: What aspect of the hawker's life does the speaker envy?  Freedom of movement  4. Task: What does the gardener do with his spade?  Digs  5. Worry: Who doesn't tell the gardener what to do?  Nobody  6. Sun: What does the speaker wish for the gardener in relation to the sun?  Doesn't get bothered by the sun  7. Time: When does the speaker see the watchman?  Evening  8. Feeling: What does the speaker describe about the lane?  Dark  9. Light: What object is described with a red eye?  Street lamp  10. Activity: What does the watchman do with his lantern?  Swings it  11. Companion: Who walks beside the watchman?  His shadow  12. Sleep: Does the speaker think the watchman ever sleeps?  No  13. Desire: What does the speaker wish for in relation to all three professions?  Freedom 

  Factual: How old was Gandhi when his father left for Rajkot?  a) 5 years old  b) 7 years old  c) 9 years old  d) 12 years old Which school did Gandhi attend after the primary school?  a) High school  b) Rajkot School  c) Suburban School  d) Rajasthanik School Rational: Based on the passage, why did Gandhi avoid company in school?  a) He was a bully.  b) He preferred playing alone.  c) He was very shy and reserved.  d) He was focused solely on studies. Why did the teacher try to prompt Gandhi during the spelling test?  a) To help him understand the word.  b) To encourage him to participate.  c) To make him copy the spelling from another student.  d) To test his knowledge of synonyms. Influential: What message does the incident with Shravana Pitribhakti Nataka convey about Gandhi's values?  a) The importance of following school rules.  b) The power of perseverance and dedication.  c) The importance of respecting elders and family.  d) The value of curiosity and independent learning

The Honest Woodcutter Deep within a dense forest, lived a poor woodcutter named Kai. One day, while chopping wood by the river, his axe accidentally slipped and fell into the water. Dejected, Kai realized he could not afford to replace it and his livelihood was gone. He sat on the riverbank, head hung low, lamenting his misfortune. Suddenly, a beautiful voice echoed from the river. A graceful woman emerged, shimmering with otherworldly light. She introduced herself as the River Spirit and inquired about Kai's sorrow. Kai, hesitant at first, poured out his heart about his lost axe. Touched by his honesty, the River Spirit dived into the water and resurfaced holding three axes. One was made of gold, another of silver, and the last one, simple but sturdy, looked familiar. "Choose one, woodcutter," she said. Tempting as the gold and silver were, Kai recognized his own worn axe and, with deep gratitude, chose that one. Impressed by his honesty, the River Spirit smiled and vani

  A lonely crow, famished and thirsty, spotted a water pot hanging from a tree. But the neck was too narrow for his beak to reach the water. Dejected, he noticed pebbles scattered nearby. With a clever idea, he dropped the pebbles one by one into the pot, causing the water level to rise gradually until it reached his beak. He quenched his thirst, proving that even the smallest efforts, combined with wit, can lead to success. MCQs: What is the main challenge the crow faces?  a) Finding food  b) Finding water  c) Reaching the water  d) Making friends What does the crow's action of dropping pebbles demonstrate?  a) Laziness  b) Strength  c) Creativity  d) All of the above What is the moral lesson of the story?  a) Sharing is caring.  b) Size doesn't matter.  c) Wit can overcome obstacles.  d) Don't trust strangers. If the crow had given up and flown away, what would have likely happened?  a) He would have found another water source easily.  b) He would have become stronger and

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