READING COMPREHENSION

The dams not only save the water of our rivers for irrigation but they do other things as well. They control floods in the rivers. When there are floods, the gates of the dam opened and the water flows down the rivers and into the canals. The water does not overflow the banks. The dams also do other important things; for example, they make electricity. The water in the dams falls on giant wheels and turns them. The wheels turn machines which produce electric current. Some years ago, only the cities and the big towns in our country had electricity. But now-a-days a lot of it produced by the dams and supplied also to the villages. When more dams are built and more electricity is produced, it can be supplied even to small villages. This will give our villages not only light but also power for small industries.

The water does not overflow the …………………

READING COMPREHENSION

The dams not only save the water of our rivers for irrigation but they do other things as well. They control floods in the rivers. When there are floods, the gates of the dam opened and the water flows down the rivers and into the canals. The water does not overflow the banks. The dams also do other important things; for example, they make electricity. The water in the dams falls on giant wheels and turns them. The wheels turn machines which produce electric current. Some years ago, only the cities and the big towns in our country had electricity. But now-a-days a lot of it produced by the dams and supplied also to the villages. When more dams are built and more electricity is produced, it can be supplied even to small villages. This will give our villages not only light but also power for small industries.

……………………. is also produced from water.

READING COMPREHENSION

The dams not only save the water of our rivers for irrigation but they do other things as well. They control floods in the rivers. When there are floods, the gates of the dam opened and the water flows down the rivers and into the canals. The water does not overflow the banks. The dams also do other important things; for example, they make electricity. The water in the dams falls on giant wheels and turns them. The wheels turn machines which produce electric current. Some years ago, only the cities and the big towns in our country had electricity. But now-a-days a lot of it produced by the dams and supplied also to the villages. When more dams are built and more electricity is produced, it can be supplied even to small villages. This will give our villages not only light but also power for small industries.

Electricity is supplied to …………………..

READING COMPREHENSION

The dams not only save the water of our rivers for irrigation but they do other things as well. They control floods in the rivers. When there are floods, the gates of the dam opened and the water flows down the rivers and into the canals. The water does not overflow the banks. The dams also do other important things; for example, they make electricity. The water in the dams falls on giant wheels and turns them. The wheels turn machines which produce electric current. Some years ago, only the cities and the big towns in our country had electricity. But now-a-days a lot of it produced by the dams and supplied also to the villages. When more dams are built and more electricity is produced, it can be supplied even to small villages. This will give our villages not only light but also power for small industries.

For what purpose is the electricity used in villages?

READING COMPREHENSION

The dams not only save the water of our rivers for irrigation but they do other things as well. They control floods in the rivers. When there are floods, the gates of the dam opened and the water flows down the rivers and into the canals. The water does not overflow the banks. The dams also do other important things; for example, they make electricity. The water in the dams falls on giant wheels and turns them. The wheels turn machines which produce electric current. Some years ago, only the cities and the big towns in our country had electricity. But now-a-days a lot of it produced by the dams and supplied also to the villages. When more dams are built and more electricity is produced, it can be supplied even to small villages. This will give our villages not only light but also power for small industries.

Write the opposite of ‘light’.

READING COMPREHENSION

The dams not only save the water of our rivers for irrigation but they do other things as well. They control floods in the rivers. When there are floods, the gates of the dam opened and the water flows down the rivers and into the canals. The water does not overflow the banks. The dams also do other important things; for example, they make electricity. The water in the dams falls on giant wheels and turns them. The wheels turn machines which produce electric current. Some years ago, only the cities and the big towns in our country had electricity. But now-a-days a lot of it produced by the dams and supplied also to the villages. When more dams are built and more electricity is produced, it can be supplied even to small villages. This will give our villages not only light but also power for small industries.

Write the verb form of irrigation.

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Of all the creatures living on earth, none causes more harm to man than the rats and mice. Their high rate of breeding beats all efforts at controlling them. The damage done by them to agriculture alone is enormous. Grains of all sorts are their chief and favourite food. Grave havoc is also caused to all kinds of fruits and vegetables and to poultry and other domestic stock. They are also the cause of dangerous diseases. Tainted food causes disease to man and animal. Bubonic plague, the dreadful disease, is spread by rats. There are many kinds of rats and mice in India: first, those that live in fields, the common enemy of crops; the second, the wild species found in forests; and the last those which are household pests.

………………… cause the most harm to men.

READING COMPREHENSION

Of all the creatures living on earth, none causes more harm to man than the rats and mice. Their high rate of breeding beats all efforts at controlling them. The damage done by them to agriculture alone is enormous. Grains of all sorts are their chief and favourite food. Grave havoc is also caused to all kinds of fruits and vegetables and to poultry and other domestic stock. They are also the cause of dangerous diseases. Tainted food causes disease to man and animal. Bubonic plague, the dreadful disease, is spread by rats. There are many kinds of rats and mice in India: first, those that live in fields, the common enemy of crops; the second, the wild species found in forests; and the last those which are household pests.

Why is it difficult to control them?

READING COMPREHENSION

Of all the creatures living on earth, none causes more harm to man than the rats and mice. Their high rate of breeding beats all efforts at controlling them. The damage done by them to agriculture alone is enormous. Grains of all sorts are their chief and favourite food. Grave havoc is also caused to all kinds of fruits and vegetables and to poultry and other domestic stock. They are also the cause of dangerous diseases. Tainted food causes disease to man and animal. Bubonic plague, the dreadful disease, is spread by rats. There are many kinds of rats and mice in India: first, those that live in fields, the common enemy of crops; the second, the wild species found in forests; and the last those which are household pests.

……………… is the favourite food of rats.

READING COMPREHENSION

Of all the creatures living on earth, none causes more harm to man than the rats and mice. Their high rate of breeding beats all efforts at controlling them. The damage done by them to agriculture alone is enormous. Grains of all sorts are their chief and favourite food. Grave havoc is also caused to all kinds of fruits and vegetables and to poultry and other domestic stock. They are also the cause of dangerous diseases. Tainted food causes disease to man and animal. Bubonic plague, the dreadful disease, is spread by rats. There are many kinds of rats and mice in India: first, those that live in fields, the common enemy of crops; the second, the wild species found in forests; and the last those which are household pests.

‘Havoc’ means ………………….

READING COMPREHENSION

Of all the creatures living on earth, none causes more harm to man than the rats and mice. Their high rate of breeding beats all efforts at controlling them. The damage done by them to agriculture alone is enormous. Grains of all sorts are their chief and favourite food. Grave havoc is also caused to all kinds of fruits and vegetables and to poultry and other domestic stock. They are also the cause of dangerous diseases. Tainted food causes disease to man and animal. Bubonic plague, the dreadful disease, is spread by rats. There are many kinds of rats and mice in India: first, those that live in fields, the common enemy of crops; the second, the wild species found in forests; and the last those which are household pests.

.................plague is caused by …………………

READING COMPREHENSION

Of all the creatures living on earth, none causes more harm to man than the rats and mice. Their high rate of breeding beats all efforts at controlling them. The damage done by them to agriculture alone is enormous. Grains of all sorts are their chief and favourite food. Grave havoc is also caused to all kinds of fruits and vegetables and to poultry and other domestic stock. They are also the cause of dangerous diseases. Tainted food causes disease to man and animal. Bubonic plague, the dreadful disease, is spread by rats. There are many kinds of rats and mice in India: first, those that live in fields, the common enemy of crops; the second, the wild species found in forests; and the last those which are household pests.

Common enemy of crops lives in ………………….

READING COMPREHENSION

Of all the creatures living on earth, none causes more harm to man than the rats and mice. Their high rate of breeding beats all efforts at controlling them. The damage done by them to agriculture alone is enormous. Grains of all sorts are their chief and favourite food. Grave havoc is also caused to all kinds of fruits and vegetables and to poultry and other domestic stock. They are also the cause of dangerous diseases. Tainted food causes disease to man and animal. Bubonic plague, the dreadful disease, is spread by rats. There are many kinds of rats and mice in India: first, those that live in fields, the common enemy of crops; the second, the wild species found in forests; and the last those which are household pests.

The word ‘enormous’ means:

READING COMPREHENSION

Tilak was born on July 23,1856 in Maharashtra. After completing his schooling, he joined Deccan College in Pune. As a college student he enjoyed participating in discussions and debates and devoted ample time to physical exercise. He graduated in 1877. He established New English School in 1880 and taught mathematics at this school. To reach out to the masses, Tilak launched two journals—”KESARI” in Marathi and “MARATHA” in English in 1881-. Very soon he was addressed as Lokmanya which means respected one. He also wanted to bring in a social change in the country. He was against child marriage and advocated widow remarriage. He also felt that the women must be educated. Tilak became an important member of the Indian National Congress. He was accused of writing poems and articles and giving speeches that stirred a revolt. After the partition of Bengal in 1905, Tilak launched a new party called National Party and started working actively for the freedom of India. With all kinds of pressures, diabetes and old age, Tilak’s health began to fail. Finally on August 1, 1920-the nation lost its leader who had shown such grit and courage.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born on ………………..

READING COMPREHENSION

Tilak was born on July 23,1856 in Maharashtra. After completing his schooling, he joined Deccan College in Pune. As a college student he enjoyed participating in discussions and debates and devoted ample time to physical exercise. He graduated in 1877. He established New English School in 1880 and taught mathematics at this school. To reach out to the masses, Tilak launched two journals—”KESARI” in Marathi and “MARATHA” in English in 1881-. Very soon he was addressed as Lokmanya which means respected one. He also wanted to bring in a social change in the country. He was against child marriage and advocated widow remarriage. He also felt that the women must be educated. Tilak became an important member of the Indian National Congress. He was accused of writing poems and articles and giving speeches that stirred a revolt. After the partition of Bengal in 1905, Tilak launched a new party called National Party and started working actively for the freedom of India. With all kinds of pressures, diabetes and old age, Tilak’s health began to fail. Finally on August 1, 1920-the nation lost its leader who had shown such grit and courage.

He was born in ……………….

READING COMPREHENSION

Tilak was born on July 23,1856 in Maharashtra. After completing his schooling, he joined Deccan College in Pune. As a college student he enjoyed participating in discussions and debates and devoted ample time to physical exercise. He graduated in 1877. He established New English School in 1880 and taught mathematics at this school. To reach out to the masses, Tilak launched two journals—”KESARI” in Marathi and “MARATHA” in English in 1881-. Very soon he was addressed as Lokmanya which means respected one. He also wanted to bring in a social change in the country. He was against child marriage and advocated widow remarriage. He also felt that the women must be educated. Tilak became an important member of the Indian National Congress. He was accused of writing poems and articles and giving speeches that stirred a revolt. After the partition of Bengal in 1905, Tilak launched a new party called National Party and started working actively for the freedom of India. With all kinds of pressures, diabetes and old age, Tilak’s health began to fail. Finally on August 1, 1920-the nation lost its leader who had shown such grit and courage.

Which college did Tilak join?

READING COMPREHENSION

Tilak was born on July 23,1856 in Maharashtra. After completing his schooling, he joined Deccan College in Pune. As a college student he enjoyed participating in discussions and debates and devoted ample time to physical exercise. He graduated in 1877. He established New English School in 1880 and taught mathematics at this school. To reach out to the masses, Tilak launched two journals—”KESARI” in Marathi and “MARATHA” in English in 1881-. Very soon he was addressed as Lokmanya which means respected one. He also wanted to bring in a social change in the country. He was against child marriage and advocated widow remarriage. He also felt that the women must be educated. Tilak became an important member of the Indian National Congress. He was accused of writing poems and articles and giving speeches that stirred a revolt. After the partition of Bengal in 1905, Tilak launched a new party called National Party and started working actively for the freedom of India. With all kinds of pressures, diabetes and old age, Tilak’s health began to fail. Finally on August 1, 1920-the nation lost its leader who had shown such grit and courage.

Two journals launched by Tilak were:

READING COMPREHENSION

Tilak was born on July 23,1856 in Maharashtra. After completing his schooling, he joined Deccan College in Pune. As a college student he enjoyed participating in discussions and debates and devoted ample time to physical exercise. He graduated in 1877. He established New English School in 1880 and taught mathematics at this school. To reach out to the masses, Tilak launched two journals—”KESARI” in Marathi and “MARATHA” in English in 1881-. Very soon he was addressed as Lokmanya which means respected one. He also wanted to bring in a social change in the country. He was against child marriage and advocated widow remarriage. He also felt that the women must be educated. Tilak became an important member of the Indian National Congress. He was accused of writing poems and articles and giving speeches that stirred a revolt. After the partition of Bengal in 1905, Tilak launched a new party called National Party and started working actively for the freedom of India. With all kinds of pressures, diabetes and old age, Tilak’s health began to fail. Finally on August 1, 1920-the nation lost its leader who had shown such grit and courage.

Tilak was accused of:

READING COMPREHENSION

Tilak was born on July 23,1856 in Maharashtra. After completing his schooling, he joined Deccan College in Pune. As a college student he enjoyed participating in discussions and debates and devoted ample time to physical exercise. He graduated in 1877. He established New English School in 1880 and taught mathematics at this school. To reach out to the masses, Tilak launched two journals—”KESARI” in Marathi and “MARATHA” in English in 1881-. Very soon he was addressed as Lokmanya which means respected one. He also wanted to bring in a social change in the country. He was against child marriage and advocated widow remarriage. He also felt that the women must be educated. Tilak became an important member of the Indian National Congress. He was accused of writing poems and articles and giving speeches that stirred a revolt. After the partition of Bengal in 1905, Tilak launched a new party called National Party and started working actively for the freedom of India. With all kinds of pressures, diabetes and old age, Tilak’s health began to fail. Finally on August 1, 1920-the nation lost its leader who had shown such grit and courage.

After the partition of....... in ......, Tilak launched a new party called ...........

READING COMPREHENSION

Tilak was born on July 23,1856 in Maharashtra. After completing his schooling, he joined Deccan College in Pune. As a college student he enjoyed participating in discussions and debates and devoted ample time to physical exercise. He graduated in 1877. He established New English School in 1880 and taught mathematics at this school. To reach out to the masses, Tilak launched two journals—”KESARI” in Marathi and “MARATHA” in English in 1881-. Very soon he was addressed as Lokmanya which means respected one. He also wanted to bring in a social change in the country. He was against child marriage and advocated widow remarriage. He also felt that the women must be educated. Tilak became an important member of the Indian National Congress. He was accused of writing poems and articles and giving speeches that stirred a revolt. After the partition of Bengal in 1905, Tilak launched a new party called National Party and started working actively for the freedom of India. With all kinds of pressures, diabetes and old age, Tilak’s health began to fail. Finally on August 1, 1920-the nation lost its leader who had shown such grit and courage.

The word ……………………. in the passage means ‘not in favour of’.

READING COMPREHENSION

Newspaper reading has become a necessity in the modem times. Newspaper brings us news from every comer of the world. A newspaper caters to the needs of various sections of the society. A politician finds the views and reviews of others on the policy adopted by the Government or a political party. A businessman can find the trends of the market. A job seeker can find a suitable job through its columns. The matrimonial columns serve everybody. The movie and sports fans get the latest information from the newspaper. Newspapers also give weather forecast. In brief, daily newspaper contains all information that a man needs. It is a good watch dog of the government’s policies. The letters to editors bear information about current affairs.

Newspaper reading acquaints us with ………………… news.

READING COMPREHENSION

Newspaper reading has become a necessity in the modem times. Newspaper brings us news from every comer of the world. A newspaper caters to the needs of various sections of the society. A politician finds the views and reviews of others on the policy adopted by the Government or a political party. A businessman can find the trends of the market. A job seeker can find a suitable job through its columns. The matrimonial columns serve everybody. The movie and sports fans get the latest information from the newspaper. Newspapers also give weather forecast. In brief, daily newspaper contains all information that a man needs. It is a good watch dog of the government’s policies. The letters to editors bear information about current affairs.

We can express our views on different issues through:

READING COMPREHENSION

Newspaper reading has become a necessity in the modem times. Newspaper brings us news from every comer of the world. A newspaper caters to the needs of various sections of the society. A politician finds the views and reviews of others on the policy adopted by the Government or a political party. A businessman can find the trends of the market. A job seeker can find a suitable job through its columns. The matrimonial columns serve everybody. The movie and sports fans get the latest information from the newspaper. Newspapers also give weather forecast. In brief, daily newspaper contains all information that a man needs. It is a good watch dog of the government’s policies. The letters to editors bear information about current affairs.

Newspapers provide information about:

READING COMPREHENSION

Newspaper reading has become a necessity in the modem times. Newspaper brings us news from every comer of the world. A newspaper caters to the needs of various sections of the society. A politician finds the views and reviews of others on the policy adopted by the Government or a political party. A businessman can find the trends of the market. A job seeker can find a suitable job through its columns. The matrimonial columns serve everybody. The movie and sports fans get the latest information from the newspaper. Newspapers also give weather forecast. In brief, daily newspaper contains all information that a man needs. It is a good watch dog of the government’s policies. The letters to editors bear information about current affairs.

A businessman can find the trends of ……………………. from the newspaper.

READING COMPREHENSION

Newspaper reading has become a necessity in the modem times. Newspaper brings us news from every comer of the world. A newspaper caters to the needs of various sections of the society. A politician finds the views and reviews of others on the policy adopted by the Government or a political party. A businessman can find the trends of the market. A job seeker can find a suitable job through its columns. The matrimonial columns serve everybody. The movie and sports fans get the latest information from the newspaper. Newspapers also give weather forecast. In brief, daily newspaper contains all information that a man needs. It is a good watch dog of the government’s policies. The letters to editors bear information about current affairs.

Antonym of 'sections' is:

READING COMPREHENSION

Newspaper reading has become a necessity in the modem times. Newspaper brings us news from every comer of the world. A newspaper caters to the needs of various sections of the society. A politician finds the views and reviews of others on the policy adopted by the Government or a political party. A businessman can find the trends of the market. A job seeker can find a suitable job through its columns. The matrimonial columns serve everybody. The movie and sports fans get the latest information from the newspaper. Newspapers also give weather forecast. In brief, daily newspaper contains all information that a man needs. It is a good watch dog of the government’s policies. The letters to editors bear information about current affairs.

The word ‘various’ means:

READING COMPREHENSION

Newspaper reading has become a necessity in the modem times. Newspaper brings us news from every comer of the world. A newspaper caters to the needs of various sections of the society. A politician finds the views and reviews of others on the policy adopted by the Government or a political party. A businessman can find the trends of the market. A job seeker can find a suitable job through its columns. The matrimonial columns serve everybody. The movie and sports fans get the latest information from the newspaper. Newspapers also give weather forecast. In brief, daily newspaper contains all information that a man needs. It is a good watch dog of the government’s policies. The letters to editors bear information about current affairs.

Newspaper is a good watchdog of ………………….. policies.

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

The meadow offers surprises like:

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

If you have alert eyes and ears you

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

Who hops and runs when it is scared ?

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

The shape of the dandelion is:

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

An alert man can find – in the meadows:

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

Meadows are:

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

In a meadow, the birds make their nests in.

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

A meadow reveals

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

To have a glimpse of the surprises one should

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

You observe the rabbit only when he

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

What do you not see immediately in the meadows?

READING COMPREHENSION (seen)

Meadow Surprises

Walk across a green field, a park or even under a clump

of trees, and you will notice many wonderful things.

What are some of the surprises a meadow has for

Someone with a keen eye and a sharp ear?

Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look;

Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook.

You may see a butterfly: Rest upon a buttercup

And unfold its drinking straws: To sip the nectar up.

You may scare a rabbit: Who is sitting very still;

Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.

A dandelion whose fuzzy head: Was golden days ago

Has turned to airy parachutes: That flutter when you blow.

Explore the meadow houses, The burrows in the ground,

A nest beneath tall grasses, The ant’s amazing mound.

Oh! Meadows have surprises: And many things to tell;

You may discover these yourself, If you look and listen well.

LOIS BRANDT PHILLIPS

Who can feel the delight of the surprises that meadows offer?

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Nowadays, it......that the Vikings .... the America about 500 years before Columbus' arrival there in 1492.

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....... moment I have ever experienced was when I saw my 1-year-old son sitting on the windowsill of our flat on the third floor.

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Sandy got married when she was .... 16, and now, at the age of 36, she is ......a grandmother.

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John failed his exams because he was always out with his friends when he…………..

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Before she got that new job, Eda...... lots of good books, but now she just doesn't have the time.

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The man......briefcase is currently on fire is the same man......I argued with at the post office last week.

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.......on a chair every day, I am not used......, and so my leg muscles get sore when I do.

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......$100 for my US visa application, I was upset......that I'd been rejected for unspecified reasons.

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Mr. Berry feels that the world today is not......it was during his childhood.

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As she watched......get in the car and drive away, Miranda knew that......life would never be the same again.

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Don’t mix with the bad hats.

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We visit the shopping mall off and on.

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The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.

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I have clean hands, so why should I be afraid of any one.

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My friend was shedding crocodile tears.

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Politics ___________ been one of the debatable topics.

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A lot of startups ____________ started in the past few years.

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Neither Rishi nor Rhea ___________ helpful.

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Two-thirds of the pantry __________ full.

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The teacher said, “Gandhi ji was born in India."

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He said that she had been weeping for an hour.

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He said to me, “Please visit my company tomorrow".

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Everybody said, "How well she sings!"

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My co passenger wanted to know how long the journey would take.

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I said that I knew that man.

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He said, ‘Bravo! You have done well.’

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She said that she really liked that furniture.

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He said, ‘Rogue! You have deceived me.’

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The teacher said that the burglar had broken into the office.

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Laughter is the music of the soul.

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There was a loud "THUMP" coming from upstairs. "THUMP,THUMP, THUMP!"

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The leaves danced in the wind.

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His new girlfriend really is pretty ugly.

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If I can’t buy that perfect prom dress, I’ll die!

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Her hair was like gravy, running brown off her head and clumping up on her shoulders.

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We waste much time on trifles.

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She always cooks delicious food.

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Rita rescued three puppies.

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They say that you did that.

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The men had constructed the bridge.

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Faced with so many problems, I decided to get professional help.

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She arrived to work on time in spite of leaving home so late.

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Before taking any medicine, I always speak to my doctor.

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Mark has lived outside of his country for 14 years.

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In the morning it’s best to get up early.

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Having always been keen on caring for people, Susan decided to become a nurse.

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They were annoyed by the baby crying so loudly.

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Although injured, John managed to crawl to safety.

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I like the guy with the green shirt.

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I will be running for President.

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Deepa asked me to be ____________ (careless) when I go to the trip.

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Water in this region is ____________ (abundant) and dirty.

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The calculation made by him is ____________ (accurate).

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Philanthropy is a ____________ (vice) that is appreciated by mankind.

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Although the offer was a good one, he ____________ (accept) it.

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Such international aid agencies often work ____________ (against) each other.

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He asked the bishop to ____________ (praise) his sins.

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The book made me a ____________ (worse) person.

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The room has been decorated with ____________ (frightening) posters.

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Carmen talked to me in a ____________ (sour) tone.