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Match the event in Column A with the consequence in Column B.
A | B |
|---|---|
| a. The dog chased the hare. |
| b. Grandpa had an encounter with an ostrich. |
| c. The ostrich made a retreat. |
| d. So, Grandpa decided to do the journey on foot. |
| e. Grandpa fell on the ground. |
A | B |
|---|---|
| b. Grandpa had an encounter with an ostrich. |
| d. So, Grandpa decided to do the journey on foot. |
| a. The dog chased the hare. |
| e. Grandpa fell on the ground. |
| c. The ostrich made a retreat. |
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Why did Grandpa decide to go through the ostrich camp?
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Unlock now 🔓… and it was during that period that he had his now-famous encounter with the ostrich. My childhood was frequently enlivened by this oft-told tale of his…
a. What is the famous encounter?
b. Why does the author say his childhood was enlivened by the tale that his grandpa often told him?
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Unlock now 🔓Why did Grandpa ‘keep a good look-out’ while crossing the ‘camp’?
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Unlock now 🔓… before I even had time to realize what had
happened, the big bird was
upon me. I thought the end had come.
Instinctively I raised my hands to protect my
face. But the ostrich did not strike.
a. What does Grandpa mean by ‘the end was near’? Why did he think so?
b. Why did the ostrich not strike?
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Unlock now 🔓Describe Grandpa’s feelings on seeing the dog.
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Unlock now 🔓There is a proverb on the habit of ostriches –‘ ostrich policy’. What does it mean? Should we adopt this in our lives?
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Unlock now 🔓Imagine you are chased by a dog or any other animal. What will you do in such a situation?
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Unlock now 🔓When a person encounters a dangerous situation, s/he prepares herself/himself to face it. What qualities help her/him? Does experience help a person? How?
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Pick out from this lesson some words that mean the same as:
a. movement _______________________________
b. surprise _______________________________
c. anger _______________________________
a. movement: darting, bounding, charging
b. surprise: startled, unexpected
c. anger: infuriated
For every word you can complete with ‘able’, you catch a fish. Make one list of that you catch, and another list of those that are left in the pond. Check your answers in a dictionary.
a. t b. lov c. poss
d. sens e. valu f. st
g. terr h. reason i. incred
j. vis
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1. Fire breaks out in the school. | |
2. There is an earthquake when you are in class. | |
3. There is a bus accident. | |
4. A neighbouring building collapses. |
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- Manner/behaviour
- Any other feature that you like/dislike about him/her
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“While engaged in the laying of a new railway line, I had a miraculous escape from an awful death.”
What was the narrator’s grandfather’s job?
From what did the grandfather have a miraculous escape?
How did he usually travel to his work site?
“While engaged in the laying of a new railway line, I had a miraculous escape from an awful death.”
What was the narrator’s grandfather’s job?
From what did the grandfather have a miraculous escape?
How did he usually travel to his work site?
1. The narrator's grandfather was engaged in the job of laying a new railway line.
2. The grandfather had a miraculous escape from an awful death caused by an ostrich attack.
3. He usually travelled to his work site on horseback.
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“This short-cut went through an ostrich farm or ‘camp’, as it was called. On arrival at the ‘camp, I climbed through the wire fencing and, keeping a good look-out, dodged across the open spaces between the thorn bushes.”
Where did the grandfather’s short-cut go through?
What did he do on arrival at the ostrich farm?
What was he vigilant about while inside the farm?
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About the Author - Grandpa Fights an Ostrich | My English Folder CourseBook | Class 5 Literature | English
Ruskin Bond is an acclaimed Indian author of British descent who is renowned for his contributions to children's literature in India. Born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, he spent his early years in different parts of India including Dehradun, Shimla, and Jamnagar. His works encompass a wide spectrum of genres and themes, ranging from the Indian independence movement to nature and the Himalayas.
Bond's literary journey began with his first novel, "The Room on the Roof," which won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. Over several decades, he has authored over a hundred books, including several short stories, novellas, vignettes, essays, poems, and children's books. His popular works include "The Blue Umbrella", "A Flight of Pigeons", "Rusty, the Boy from the Hills", and "Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra".
In recognition of his contributions to literature, Bond was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992, the Padma Shri in 1999, and the Padma Bhushan in 2014. Despite his significant achievements in literature, Bond is noted for his simple lifestyle in his hill-side home in Landour, Mussoorie where he continues to write, surrounded by his beloved nature.
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1. The Importance of Being Prepared🎒:
In the story, Grandpa goes to the ostrich camp without any self-defence tools. When the ostrich attacks, he is entirely unprepared, leading ....
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1. Grandpa's Adventure Begins🚶♂️:
Our story starts when Grandpa is working in East Africa and has to walk to work due to his horse's injury. He decides to take a shortcut.....
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"I had a miraculous escape from an awful death."
This line sets the tone for the entire story and highlights the dangerous and life-threatening situation the narrator's grandfather found himself in. It grabs the reader's attention and creates suspense.
"In an instant my dog gave chase. I tried calling him back even though I knew it was hopeless."
This line reveals the ..............................
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Encounter – meet someone or experience something unexpectedly
I had an unexpected encounter with an old friend at the grocery store.
Frequently – regularly, often
She frequently visits her grandparents on the weekends.
Enlivened – made more interesting
The lively music..................................
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