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Still singing Inside

Let’s Begin with a Thought

1. Have you ever felt very sad, scared, or lonely? What helped you feel better?

Ans: Yes, I have. Talking to my parents and friends and listening to my favourite songs helped me feel better.

(হয়, মই কেতিয়াবা দুখী, ভয় খোৱা বা অকলশৰীয়া অনুভৱ কৰিছোঁ। মোৰ মাক-দেউতাক আৰু বন্ধুৰ সৈতে কথা পতা আৰু প্ৰিয় গীত শুনাই মোক ভাল অনুভৱ কৰাত সহায় কৰে।)

2. What helped you smile again or feel strong inside?

Complete the sentence:

“When I feel sad, I find hope in ______.”

Ans: When I feel sad, I find hope in my family and friends.

Example: My parents encourage me and help me stay positive.

3. Why do some people write diaries? What do they write about?

Ans: People write diaries to express their thoughts, feelings and personal experiences. They may write about their daily activities, happy moments, problems, dreams, fears and memorable events.

(মানুহে নিজৰ চিন্তা, অনুভৱ আৰু ব্যক্তিগত অভিজ্ঞতা প্ৰকাশ কৰিবলৈ দিনলিপি লিখে। তেওঁলোকে দৈনন্দিন ঘটনা, সুখৰ মুহূৰ্ত, সমস্যা, সপোন, ভয় আৰু স্মৰণীয় ঘটনাৰ বিষয়ে লিখে।)

4. Have you ever written your feelings in a diary or notebook?

Ans: Yes, I have written my feelings in a diary. Writing them down helps me feel relaxed and organised.

Now, Talk in Pairs

1. Have you ever seen a fire or read about one in the news?

Ans: Yes, I have read about fires in the news.

2. What damage can fire cause to people and things?

Ans: Fire can injure people, destroy houses and buildings, damage forests and cause serious loss of life and property.

3. What safety steps can we follow if there is a fire?

Ans:

1. Stay calm and alert others.
2. Call the fire brigade or emergency services.
3. Leave the building through the nearest safe exit.
4. Never use a lift during a fire.
5. Stay low and cover your nose and mouth if there is smoke.
6. Follow the instructions of adults or emergency workers.

ACTIVITIES

1. Read Nimi’s Diary and Answer the Questions

(a) What caused the fire in Nimi’s house?

Ans: A short circuit caused the fire in Nimi’s house.

(নিমিৰ ঘৰত শ্বৰ্ট চাৰ্কিটৰ বাবে জুই লাগিছিল।)

(b) Which poem helped Nimi hold on to hope?

Ans: Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” helped Nimi hold on to hope.

(এমিলি ডিকিনছনৰ “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” কবিতাটোৱে নিমিক আশা ধৰি ৰাখিবলৈ সহায় কৰিছিল।)

(c) Why do the nights feel the hardest for Nimi?

Ans: The nights feel hardest for Nimi because everything becomes quiet and the memories of the fire return to her mind, making her feel sad and disturbed.

(নিমিৰ বাবে ৰাতিবোৰ আটাইতকৈ কঠিন লাগে, কাৰণ চাৰিওফাল শান্ত হোৱাৰ লগে লগে অগ্নিকাণ্ডৰ স্মৃতিবোৰ তাইৰ মনলৈ ঘূৰি আহে আৰু তাইক দুখী কৰি তোলে।)

(d) “Maybe that’s where I can begin.” What does this tell you about Nimi’s thoughts or feelings?

Ans: The line shows that Nimi is slowly becoming hopeful. She wants to move forward and begin rebuilding her life with courage and hope.

(কথাষাৰিয়ে বুজায় যে নিমি লাহে লাহে আশাবাদী হৈ উঠিছে। তাই সাহস আৰু আশাৰে পুনৰ জীৱন গঢ়িবলৈ আৰম্ভ কৰিব বিচাৰিছে।)

(e) Have you ever been in a situation where you felt everything was lost? What helped you feel hopeful again?

Ans: I have not faced such a serious situation, but whenever I feel very sad or disappointed, my family and friends encourage me and help me regain hope.

(f) What do you think will happen when Nimi and her mother visit the bank and the school?

Ans: Nimi and her mother will probably complete the necessary formalities, seek help and make arrangements to rebuild their lives and continue Nimi’s education.

(নিমি আৰু তাইৰ মাকে প্রয়োজনীয় কাগজ-পত্ৰৰ কাম সম্পূৰ্ণ কৰিব, সহায় বিচাৰিব আৰু পুনৰ জীৱন আৰম্ভ কৰাৰ লগতে নিমিৰ শিক্ষা চলাই নিয়াৰ ব্যৱস্থা কৰিব।)

2. Words Describing Feelings

Word	Meaning	Similar/New Word
Hollow	Empty inside, as if nothing is there	Lonely
Devastated	Extremely sad and shocked	Heartbroken
Disoriented	Confused about what is happening	Confused

3. How Can We Face Difficult Situations?

Ans:

1. Courage can come from hope, family, friends and self-confidence.
2. People rebuild their lives by accepting the situation, staying positive and taking one step at a time.
3. Friends, family members, poems and inspiring stories can give us emotional strength during difficult times.

4. Words with the Same Spelling and Pronunciation but Different Meanings

Word	Meaning 1	Meaning 2
Bear	A large animal	To endure
Break	To separate into pieces	A pause
Close	To shut	Nearby
Can	To be able to	A metal container
Bat	A flying mammal	A cricket bat
Park	A public green place	To leave a vehicle
Light	Brightness	Not heavy
Watch	A timepiece	To look carefully

5. Fire Safety

(a) If there is a fire at school, you should ______.

Ans: If there is a fire at school, you should leave the building calmly through the nearest safe exit.

(b) If there is smoke in the room, you shouldn’t ______.

Ans: If there is smoke in the room, you shouldn’t panic, hide or remain inside unnecessarily.

(c) To help my friends during a fire, I should ______.

Ans: To help my friends during a fire, I should guide them towards a safe exit and alert an adult.

(d) To keep calm, I should ______.

Ans: To keep calm, I should take slow breaths and carefully follow safety instructions.

5. (c) Give Advice Using ‘Should’ and ‘Shouldn’t’

(i) I always feel tired these days. What should I do?

You should get enough sleep, eat healthy food and take proper rest.

You shouldn’t stay awake late at night or overwork yourself.

(ii) I have a terrible toothache. What should I do?

You should visit a dentist.

You shouldn’t eat too many sweets or ignore the pain.

(iii) Nimi is nervous about going to school alone. What is your advice?

She should talk to her mother, teacher or a trusted person and try to stay confident.

She shouldn’t lose hope or let her fear stop her from going to school.

5. (d) Give Advice in Another Situation

Before an Examination

Ans: You should study regularly and revise your lessons properly. You should get enough sleep and remain calm. You shouldn’t waste time or worry too much before the examination.

7. Pronouns

Rewrite or complete the sentences with the appropriate pronouns

(a) My mother cried.

Ans: Who cried when the fire started?

(b) Nimi lost her books and playthings in the fire.

Ans: What did Nimi lose in the fire?

(c) Nimi went to the bank and the school.

Ans: Where did Nimi go after the fire?

(d) She saw the house catching fire.

Ans: She herself saw the house catching fire.

(e) I composed the poem.

Ans: I myself composed the poem.

(f) He cleaned the room.

Ans: He himself cleaned the room.

(g) My belongings and my brother’s belongings were not saved.

Ans: Neither my belongings nor my brother’s belongings could be saved.

(h) The firefighters wrapped the survivors in blankets.

Ans: Each survivor was wrapped in a blanket.

(i) The rooms were in flames.

Ans: Every room was in flames.

(j) All family members shared their stories.

Ans: Each family member shared a story.

8. (a) Diary Writing

A Family Holiday

Date: 10 July 2026
Place: Shillong
Time: 9:00 p.m.

Dear Diary,

Today I went on a wonderful family holiday to Shillong. In the morning, we visited a beautiful waterfall and enjoyed the cool, fresh air. I felt very happy and excited to spend time with my family.

Then we went boating on a peaceful lake and took many photographs. After lunch, we visited a beautiful garden and bought a few souvenirs. Later, we tasted some delicious local food before returning to our hotel.

Today has been one of the happiest days of my life. I hope tomorrow will be even more exciting.

Goodnight,
[Your Name]

10. (a) ‘Hope is the Thing with Feathers’

(i) What does the poet compare ‘hope’ to in the poem?

Ans: The poet compares hope to a little bird with feathers.

(কবিয়ে আশাক পাখি থকা এটা সৰু চৰাইৰ সৈতে তুলনা কৰিছে।)

(ii) Where does the poet say the bird of hope lives?

Ans: The poet says that the bird of hope lives in the human soul.

(iii) In what kind of situation does the poet say ‘hope’ is present?

Ans: The poet says that hope remains present even during storms, hardships and the most difficult times.

(iv) How does the poet describe the power of hope in storms and hard times?

Ans: The poet says that hope continues to sing even during storms and difficult times. Its song is heard most sweetly when life becomes hard.

(কবিয়ে কৈছে যে ধুমুহা আৰু কঠিন সময়তো আশা থমকি নৰয়। বৰং কঠিন সময়ত আশাৰ সুৰ অধিক মধুৰভাৱে অনুভৱ হয়।)

(v) Find the line that shows the strength of hope.

Ans:
“And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –”

This line shows that hope becomes especially powerful during difficult times.

(vi) Has the poet ever lost hope according to the poem?

Ans: No. According to the poem, hope has always remained with the poet, even during the most difficult circumstances.

11. (b) Word Power – Hope

(i) What does ‘hope’ mean?

Ans: Hope means a feeling of expectation and confidence that something good will happen.

(ii) Give a synonym of ‘hope’.

Ans: Expectation / Optimism

(iii) Give an antonym of ‘hope’.

Ans: Despair

10. (c) Discover a Poet’s Word

(i) Find the unusual word that means ‘coldest’.

Ans: The word is “chillest.”

(ii) Why do you think the poet used this unusual word?

Ans: The poet used the word “chillest” to create a stronger poetic image of extreme cold, loneliness and hardship.

(iii) What feeling or image does it give you?

Ans: It creates the image of a very cold, lonely and difficult place where hope still survives.

11. Nimi Finds Comfort in the Poem

(i) What is hope compared to?

Ans: Hope is compared to a small bird.

(ii) Why does the poet use a bird when talking about hope?

Ans: The poet uses a bird because a bird keeps singing even in difficult conditions, just as hope continues to give comfort and courage during hard times.

(iii) What does hope feel like for you? Give an example.

Ans: For me, hope feels like a light shining in the darkness. For example, when I prepare sincerely for an examination, I remain hopeful that I will do well.

(iv) Hope is not the same for everyone. What is it like for you?

Ans: For me, hope is the inner strength that encourages me to keep trying even when life becomes difficult.

(v) Complete the sentence: “Hope is ______.”

Ans: Hope is a rainbow after the rain.

Another example:

Hope is a new sunrise after a dark night.

12. (c) Subjects and Verbs

Write a creative sentence using the correct verb form.

Ans: Nimi and I found a magical rainbow that sang happy songs.

13. Dialogue to Comfort Someone

Nimi and Her Mother

Nimi: Mum, I feel so sad. We have lost our home and my books.

Mother: I know, Nimi. But we are together, and that is the most important thing.

Nimi: Will everything become all right again?

Mother: Yes, it will. We will rebuild our lives one step at a time.

Nimi: Thank you, Mum. I will stay hopeful and help you.

Mother: That’s my brave girl. Together, we can overcome this difficult time.

17. (b) ‘Be’ Verbs

Underline or identify the ‘be’ verbs:

(i) It is 3 in the morning, and everything feels so quiet.

Be verb: is

(ii) After the fire was out, the firefighters left.

Be verb: was

(iii) Maybe tomorrow will be a little easier.

Be verb phrase: will be

(iv) It is still there somewhere inside me, soft like a bird, still singing.

Be verb: is

(v) What do you notice about their use?

Ans: These forms of the verb ‘be’ show different times.

• is — present tense
• was — past tense
• will be — future tense

(‘is’ বর্তমান কাল, ‘was’ অতীত কাল আৰু ‘will be’ ভৱিষ্যত কাল বুজাবলৈ ব্যৱহাৰ কৰা হয়।)

21. Complete with the Correct Form of ‘Be’

(a) Nimi ______ upset after the fire.

Ans: was

(b) Her memories ______ still with her.

Ans: are

(c) The family ______ staying with relatives now.

Ans: is

(d) Tomorrow ______ a new beginning.

Ans: will be

(e) Hope ______ like a bird inside her.

Ans: is

24. Silent Letter Hunt

Find and list three words with silent letters from the lesson/diary.

Ans:

1. Night — gh is silent.
2. Would — l is silent.
3. Could — l is silent.