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Strength Lies in Our Unity

Let’s Talk

(i) Have you ever been in such a situation?

(তুমি কেতিয়াবা এনে পৰিস্থিতিত পৰিছানে?)

Ans: Yes, I have. Once, after a storm, a tree fell across the road. The people nearby worked together to remove it.

(হয়, মই এনে পৰিস্থিতিত পৰিছোঁ। এবাৰ ধুমুহাৰ পিছত এজোপা গছ ৰাস্তাত পৰি গৈছিল। ওচৰৰ মানুহবোৰে একেলগে কাম কৰি গছজোপা আঁতৰাইছিল।)

(ii) Why didn’t anybody come forward to lift the tree at first?

(প্ৰথমতে গছজোপা তুলিবলৈ কোনো আগবাঢ়ি নাহিল কিয়?)

Ans: At first, everyone thought that the tree was too heavy to move alone, so nobody came forward to help.

(প্ৰথমতে সকলোৱে ভাবিছিল যে গছজোপা অকলে আঁতৰাবলৈ বহুত গধুৰ, সেয়েহে কোনো আগবাঢ়ি অহা নাছিল।)

(iii) Why did people decide to help the boy in moving the tree?

(মানুহবোৰে ল’ৰাটোক গছজোপা আঁতৰাবলৈ সহায় কৰাৰ সিদ্ধান্ত কিয় ল’লে?)

Ans: They saw the boy trying to move the tree alone and realised that the work could be done easily if everyone worked together.

(তেওঁলোকে ল’ৰাটোক অকলে গছজোপা আঁতৰাবলৈ চেষ্টা কৰা দেখি বুজি পালে যে সকলোৱে একেলগে কাম কৰিলে কামটো সহজে কৰিব পৰা যাব।)

(iv) If you were there, what would you have done, and why?

(তুমি যদি তাত থাকিলা হেঁতেন, কি কৰিলা হেঁতেন আৰু কিয়?)

Ans: I would have helped the boy and encouraged others to join because teamwork makes difficult tasks easier.

(মই ল’ৰাটোক সহায় কৰিলোঁহেঁতেন আৰু আন লোককো যোগ দিবলৈ উৎসাহিত কৰিলোঁহেঁতেন, কাৰণ দলীয় কামে কঠিন কাম সহজ কৰি তোলে।)

ACTIVITIES

1. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False

(a) People speak different languages in our country.

Ans: T

(b) The beauty of a rainbow comes from a single colour.

Ans: F

(c) The strength of our nation lies in our diversity.

Ans: T

(d) Our differences are blessings for us.

Ans: T

(e) Every state does not have its unique language, attire and music.

Ans: F

2. Think and discuss a situation where we show unity in diversity

Ans: We show unity in diversity when people from different religions, languages and cultures celebrate national festivals like Independence Day and Republic Day together. We also show unity when we support our country together during national events and sports competitions.

(বিভিন্ন ধৰ্ম, ভাষা আৰু সংস্কৃতিৰ মানুহে স্বাধীনতা দিৱস আৰু গণৰাজ্য দিৱসৰ দৰে ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় উৎসৱ একেলগে উদযাপন কৰিলে আমি বৈচিত্ৰ্যৰ মাজত ঐক্য দেখুৱাওঁ। জাতীয় অনুষ্ঠান আৰু খেলৰ সময়তো আমি দেশক একেলগে সমৰ্থন কৰোঁ।)

3. Answer the following questions

(a) What examples are given in the lesson to show India’s diversity?

(ভাৰতৰ বৈচিত্ৰ্য দেখুৱাবলৈ পাঠটোত কি কি উদাহৰণ দিয়া হৈছে?)

Ans: The lesson shows India’s diversity through its different languages, festivals, traditional dresses, customs, food, art, music and landscapes. It also mentions the Himalayas, deserts, coconut-fringed shores, green hills and valleys.

(পাঠটোত বিভিন্ন ভাষা, উৎসৱ, পৰম্পৰাগত সাজ-পাৰ, ৰীতি-নীতি, খাদ্য, শিল্প, সংগীত আৰু ভূ-দৃশ্যৰ জৰিয়তে ভাৰতৰ বৈচিত্ৰ্য দেখুওৱা হৈছে। ইয়াত হিমালয়, মৰুভূমি, নাৰিকল গছেৰে আৱৰা উপকূল, সেউজীয়া পাহাৰ আৰু উপত্যকাৰ কথাও উল্লেখ আছে।)

(b) How is a rainbow used as a symbol in the passage?

(অনুচ্ছেদটোত ৰামধেনুক কেনেদৰে প্ৰতীক হিচাপে ব্যৱহাৰ কৰা হৈছে?)

Ans: The rainbow is used as a symbol of unity in diversity. Just as many different colours together make a beautiful rainbow, people of different cultures, languages and beliefs together make a strong and beautiful nation.

(ৰামধেনুক বৈচিত্ৰ্যৰ মাজত ঐক্যৰ প্ৰতীক হিচাপে ব্যৱহাৰ কৰা হৈছে। যেনেদৰে বিভিন্ন ৰং মিলি এখন সুন্দৰ ৰামধেনু সৃষ্টি কৰে, তেনেদৰে বিভিন্ন সংস্কৃতি, ভাষা আৰু বিশ্বাসৰ মানুহে মিলি এখন শক্তিশালী আৰু সুন্দৰ দেশ গঢ়ি তোলে।)

(c) What does the phrase ‘unity in diversity’ mean in the context of the passage?

Ans: ‘Unity in diversity’ means living together peacefully and harmoniously despite differences in language, culture, religion, traditions and beliefs.

(‘বৈচিত্ৰ্যৰ মাজত ঐক্য’ বুলিলে ভাষা, সংস্কৃতি, ধৰ্ম, পৰম্পৰা আৰু বিশ্বাসৰ পাৰ্থক্য থাকিলেও শান্তি আৰু সম্প্ৰীতিৰে একেলগে বাস কৰাক বুজায়।)

(d) How does strength come from togetherness?

Ans: Strength comes from togetherness because when people support and help one another, their combined efforts make it easier to overcome difficulties and achieve common goals.

(একতাৰ পৰা শক্তি আহে, কাৰণ মানুহে পৰস্পৰক সহায় আৰু সমৰ্থন কৰিলে মিলিত প্ৰচেষ্টাৰে সমস্যা সহজে সমাধান কৰিব পাৰে আৰু একেলগে লক্ষ্য পূৰণ কৰিব পাৰে।)

(e) How can you promote ‘unity in diversity’ in your school?

Ans: I can promote unity in diversity by respecting everyone equally, making friends with students from different backgrounds, taking part in cultural programmes and encouraging cooperation and inclusion.

(মই সকলোকে সমান সন্মান কৰি, ভিন্ন পটভূমিৰ শিক্ষাৰ্থীৰ সৈতে বন্ধুত্ব কৰি, সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠানত অংশ লৈ আৰু সহযোগিতা আৰু অন্তৰ্ভুক্তিক উৎসাহিত কৰি বিদ্যালয়ত বৈচিত্ৰ্যৰ মাজত ঐক্য গঢ়ি তুলিব পাৰোঁ।)

(f) If you notice people being mocked for their language or culture, how would you respond to it?

Ans: I would politely stop such behaviour and explain that every language and culture deserves respect. I would encourage everyone to treat others with kindness and understanding.

(মই বিনম্ৰভাৱে এনে আচৰণ বন্ধ কৰিবলৈ ক’ম আৰু প্ৰতিটো ভাষা আৰু সংস্কৃতি সন্মানৰ যোগ্য বুলি বুজাম। লগতে সকলোকে সদয়তা আৰু বুজাবুজিৰে আনক ব্যৱহাৰ কৰিবলৈ উৎসাহিত কৰিম।)

4. Match Column A with Column B

Column A	Column B
Our differences are blessings	that make us richer as a community.
India is truly	a land of colours and contrasts.
Every state is a world in itself	with its unique language, attire, art and music.
Strength does not come from isolation	but from togetherness.

Ans:

1. Our differences are blessings that make us richer as a community.
2. India is truly a land of colours and contrasts.
3. Every state is a world in itself with its unique language, attire, art and music.
4. Strength does not come from isolation but from togetherness.

5. (a) Metaphor

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which one thing is directly compared to another without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Examples:

1. Life is a book.
2. Time is a thief.
3. The camel is the ship of the desert.

5. (b) Identify the metaphorical sentences

(i) He is a very brave fighter.

Ans: Not a metaphor.

(ii) He is a lion in the fight.

Ans: M

(iii) My friend is a night owl.

Ans: M

(iv) She runs as fast as a cheetah.

Ans: Not a metaphor. It is a simile.

(v) She is very beautiful.

Ans: Not a metaphor.

(vi) The world is a stage.

Ans: M

6. (a) Think and answer

(i) What kind of exclusion is seen in both situations?

Ans: The type of exclusion seen in both situations is social exclusion, where some people are unfairly left out or treated differently.

(দুয়োটা পৰিস্থিতিত সামাজিক বৰ্জন দেখা গৈছে, য’ত কিছুমান লোকক অন্যায়ভাৱে আঁতৰাই ৰখা বা বেলেগ ব্যৱহাৰ কৰা হয়।)

(ii) Do you think that in both situations, the students and community people will be able to foster the values of unity and respect for diversity?

Ans: No, I do not think so. Excluding people prevents the development of unity, respect and inclusion.

(নহয়, মই তেনেকুৱা নাভাবোঁ। মানুহক বাদ দিলে ঐক্য, সন্মান আৰু অন্তৰ্ভুক্তিৰ মূল্যবোধ গঢ়ি নুঠে।)

(iii) Why is it important to include everyone with their differences rather than avoiding them?

Ans: It is important to include everyone because every person deserves equal respect and opportunities. Inclusion helps people learn from one another and creates a fair, peaceful and harmonious society.

(সকলোকে অন্তৰ্ভুক্ত কৰাটো গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ, কাৰণ প্ৰতিজন মানুহ সমান সন্মান আৰু সুযোগৰ যোগ্য। অন্তৰ্ভুক্তিয়ে পৰস্পৰৰ পৰা শিকিবলৈ সহায় কৰে আৰু এখন ন্যায়সংগত, শান্তিপূৰ্ণ আৰু সম্প্ৰীতিৰ সমাজ গঢ়ি তোলে।)

(iv) What small steps can you suggest to make Arjun and the children of the community feel included?

Ans:

For Arjun:

• Communicate with him using sign language.
• Invite him to take part in games and school activities.
• Encourage and support him.
• Treat him equally.

For the children of the community:

• Encourage them to mix with children from other communities.
• Let them participate in festivals and cultural activities.
• Respect their language and customs.
• Build friendships through games and group activities.

6. (b) Steps to promote inclusion and unity

Situation A	Situation B
Try to interact with Arjun.	Allow children to mix with children from other communities.
Encourage him to participate in school activities.	Invite them to participate in festivals of other communities.
Invite him to play with others.	Show interest in their language and customs.
Treat him equally.	Respect every culture and language.

7. Prefix and Suffix

A prefix is added before a root word.

Example: un + happy = unhappy

A suffix is added after a root word.

Example: care + ful = careful

7. (b) Complete the words

Column A – Prefix	Column B – Suffix
Antibiotic	Management
Un + happy = Unhappy	care + ful = Careful
Inter + national = International	educate + tion = Education
Mis + understand = Misunderstand	back + ward = Backward
Super + market = Supermarket	hope + less = Hopeless
Im + possible = Impossible	child + hood = Childhood
Ir + regular = Irregular	comfort + able = Comfortable

8. (a) Structure of a Paragraph

The main elements of a paragraph are:

1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting ideas
3. Link among sentences
4. Conclusion

8. (b) Rearrange the jumbled sentences

Topic: Independence Day Celebration

On 15th August, Model Grammar School at Morigaon celebrated Independence Day. The Inspector of Schools of Morigaon was invited to hoist the National Flag. After hoisting the National Flag, the Inspector of Schools, in his brief and impressive speech, recalled the great days of the Nationalist Movement. Other dignitaries who were invited to the ceremony included the Vice Chairman of the Tiwa Autonomous Council and the Chairperson of the All Tiwa Women Association. The function ended with a vote of thanks by the Vice Principal of the school.

9. Solve the riddle

One alone might quickly fall,
Many together can stand tall,
Let’s hold hands and never break,
Strength is something we must make.

Ans: UNITY

10. (a) Same word used in different contexts

Match

Noun: India won the match by 10 runs.
Verb: Her shoes match her dress perfectly.

Other examples:

Bank

• Noun: He sat on the bank of the river.
• Verb: I will bank on you for my work.

Park

• Verb: Please park your car here.
• Noun: The children are playing in the park.

Nail

• Noun: I broke my nail.
• Verb: He will nail the picture to the wall.

10. (b) Use each word as a noun and a verb

Bear

Noun: We saw a bear in the zoo.
Verb: I cannot bear the pain.

Watch

Noun: My father bought me a new watch.
Verb: Please watch the movie carefully.

Run

Noun: She went for a morning run.
Verb: The children run very fast.

Ring

Noun: She wore a gold ring.
Verb: Please ring the bell.

Bow

Noun: The gift was tied with a red bow.
Verb: We should bow before our elders.

Train

Noun: The train arrived on time.
Verb: The coach will train the players.

Tear

Noun: A tear rolled down her cheek.
Verb: Do not tear the pages of the book.

11. (c) Modal Verbs

Words: Could, can’t, might, would, will, should

(a) The bus ______ be here by now. That’s what the schedule says.

Ans: should

(b) When I was six, I ______ play the violin, but I haven’t practised since then, so I ______ play anymore.

Ans: could, can’t

(c) You ______ feed the cat at least twice a day.

Ans: should

(d) She ______ study hard if she wants to pass the exam.

Ans: should

(e) I ______ rather stay at home than go out and have dinner in a restaurant.

Ans: would

(f) The sky is cloudy. It ______ rain now.

Ans: might

11. (d) Match the situations correctly

Column A	Correct Sentence
a. You want to borrow a book from your friend.	C. May I borrow this book from you?
b. There are dark clouds in the sky.	E. It might rain.
c. The coach will explain the rules of the game.	A. You must not touch the ball with your hands.
d. Asking someone to pass the pepper.	F. Could you pass the pepper, please?
e. Predicting what may happen in a treasure hunt story.	B. The boy might find the hidden treasure at the end of the story.
f. Advising someone to wash hands before eating.	D. You ought to wash your hands before eating.

Correct Matching:

a–C, b–E, c–A, d–F, e–B, f–D

12. (a) Expressions of Agreement and Disagreement

Examples:

• That’s a good idea.
• Indeed, you’re right.
• I disagree with you.
• I completely agree.

12. (b) Classify the expressions

Agreeing	Disagreeing
Of course…	I’m afraid, I don’t…
I support…	You have a point, but…
Yes, maybe you’re right.	I disagree with you…
Truly…	Yes, but I…
	I don’t agree.

19. (c) Identify the errors and rewrite correctly

(i) Every morning bring a new hope.

Correct: Every morning brings a new hope.

(ii) The committee decide to meet tomorrow.

Correct: The committee decides to meet tomorrow.

(iii) Neither Tarali nor Arnav are participating.

Correct: Neither Tarali nor Arnav is participating.

(iv) Neither the pen nor the papers is available.

Correct: Neither the pen nor the papers are available.

19. (d) Make two sentences using ‘either…or’

(i) Either he or she cooks dinner.

(ii) Either the coach or the players are responsible.

The verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it.