Why was there less traffic in Paris as compared to Mumbai?

What is a peninsula? Which peninsulas have been mentioned in the text?

Mark the statements as (T) for true and (F) for false.

1. The airport is outside the city of Paris.

2. Paris is built on the banks of the River Seine.

3. France has snow-capped mountains, rivers, and plains.

4. Normandy and Brittany are separated from the rest of France by the sea.

5. Coastal France was not affected during World War II.

'Paris is a beautiful city'. Give two reasons to support this statement.

What are the two things that France is famous for?

How are the people of the peninsular region different from those in the rest of France?

Mention any five things about France that the author found interesting.

Is France a good country to live and work in? Pick a sentence from the passage that supports your answer. What effect does this have on the people?

Paris has great effect on the rest of France.

1. Pick out a sentence from the passage that supports this statement.

2. Can you think of a city in your state or country that has a similar effect?

Was the countryside in France as peaceful during World War II? Why?

Read this paragraph. Underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns.
The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, is a favourite place for adults and children. There are many big and small engines to explore. Coaches that were used by the maharajas are also on display. A toy train takes visitors around the outdoor museum. You will also see the first mono-rail locomotive and coach in working condition. Did you know that one of the first rail engines had solid rubber tyres?

Use suitable collective nouns from the help box to complete each phrase.
bunch bundle range regiment school swarm
1. a __________ of mountains                       3. A __________ of soldiers
5. a __________ of fish                                   2. A __________ of sticks
4. a __________ of keys                                 6. A __________ of bees

Circle the abstract nouns in the box.
faith                 chocolates       intelligence
cities                freedom          truth
courage           happiness        umbrella
sand                 hat                   sleep

Now complete this sentence.

Take turns to ask the questions below. Your partner will answer using an abstract noun from exercise C.

1. What was Birbal famous for?
   Birbal was widely known for his……………………..

2. What is the moral of the story 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf?
   No one believes a liar even when he's telling the ……………………

3. How did Rani Lakshmi Bai fight the British?
   She fought them with great ……………………….

4. Do you believe in me?
   I have complete ……………………. in you.

5. What is your history project about?
   It is about how the Indians got their __________ from the British.

6. Why are you smiling so much?
   I have received some good news, which is the reason for my………………………

Choose the correct nouns from the brackets to complete the sentences.

1. Where are the __________ for the sweets? (box/boxses/boxes)

2. Do you want to hear a funny __________? (stories/story/storeys)

3. Please give the gift to the two __________. (bous/boues/boies)

4. Suprlya wears beautiful __________             . (scarf/scarfs/scarves)

5. The tree that fell was about ten __________ tall. (foots/foot/feet)

6. Ask the __________ to come and sit here. (childs/children/childrens)

Imagine you visited Supriya in France. Write a letter to your grandparents in 70-80 words saying how you enjoyed your visit. You may use the points below and add two or three points of your own as well.
wonderful time in Paris-saw the Eiffel Tower-beautiful gardens-Iollipop­ shaped trees-went to the Louvre-went to a vineyard-ate lots of grapes­ ate cheese fresh from the dairy-visited Normandy- simple people there­ interesting museum-weather very good; cool, rainy, and no dust