Vocabulary
|
Word |
Antonym |
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ragged |
neat |
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anxious |
calm |
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timid |
bold |
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slippery |
rough |
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hastened |
delayed |
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trembling |
steady |
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aged |
young |
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poor |
rich |
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noble |
mean |
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glad |
sad |
Short Answer Type Questions
Q1. What might be the old woman’s fears as she waited for a long time at the crossing?
The old woman feared that she might fall or get hurt while crossing the slippery road. She was afraid of the fast horses and carriages.
Q2. How does the poet show the helplessness of the old woman? Support your answer with evidence from the poem.
The poet shows that the old woman was weak, lonely and afraid. She stood waiting for a long time, and no one cared or offered to help her.
Q3. Why does the boy decide to help the old woman? What does this tell us about him?
The boy helps the old woman because he thinks she is somebody's mother. This shows that he is kind, caring, thoughtful and respectful towards elders.
Q4. How was the boy’s approach towards the old woman different from that of the other boys in the group?
The other boys hurried away without helping her. The boy stopped, spoke kindly, held her hand and safely helped her cross the road.
Q5. Justify the appropriateness of the title of the poem.
The title is suitable because the old woman is not just an unknown person. She is someone's mother and deserves love, care and respect from everyone.
Q6. What does the poem suggest about the role of empathy and humanity in society?
The poem teaches that empathy and kindness make society better. Small acts of help can give comfort, hope and happiness to people in need.
LET'S WRITE
26 April 20xx, Saturday
8:00 p.m.
Dear Diary,
Today was a special day. While returning from school in the evening, I saw an old man standing near a busy road. He wanted to cross the road but was afraid because of the fast traffic.
I went to him, held his hand and helped him cross the road safely. He thanked me with a smile and blessed me. I felt happy and proud after helping him. I will always help people in need because kindness makes the world a better place.
