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Togetherness

ACTIVITIES

1. Let’s See How Much We Have Understood

Answer the following questions

(তলৰ প্ৰশ্নবোৰৰ উত্তৰ কৰাঃ)

(a) Which flower is compared to a friend in the poem?

(কবিতাটোত কোনটো ফুলক বন্ধুৰ লগত তুলনা কৰা হৈছে?)

Ans: In the poem, a rose is compared to a friend.

(কবিতাটোত গোলাপক এজন বন্ধুৰ সৈতে তুলনা কৰা হৈছে।)

(b) Which bird is mentioned as ‘beautiful and wise’ in the poem?

(কবিতাটোত কোনটো চৰাইক ‘ধুনীয়া আৰু জ্ঞানী’ বুলি উল্লেখ কৰা হৈছে?)

Ans: The owl is mentioned as a bird that is beautiful and wise.

(কবিতাটোত ফেঁচাক ধুনীয়া আৰু জ্ঞানী চৰাই বুলি উল্লেখ কৰা হৈছে।)

(c) What does the poem say about a friend’s heart?

(এজন বন্ধুৰ হৃদয়ৰ বিষয়ে কবিতাটোৱে কি কয়?)

Ans: The poem says that a friend’s heart remains strong and faithful till the end.

(কবিতাটোৱে কয় যে এজন বন্ধুৰ হৃদয় শেষলৈকে শক্তিশালী আৰু বিশ্বাসী হৈ থাকে।)

(d) Why are friends important according to the poem?

(কবিতাটোৰ মতে বন্ধুবোৰ কিয় গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ?)

Ans: Friends are important because they stay beside us in both happy and difficult times. They care for us, support us and make our lives happier and more meaningful.

(বন্ধুবোৰ গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ, কাৰণ সুখ আৰু দুখ দুয়ো সময়তে তেওঁলোকে আমাৰ কাষত থাকে। তেওঁলোকে আমাৰ যত্ন লয়, সহায় কৰে আৰু জীৱনক অধিক সুখী আৰু অৰ্থপূৰ্ণ কৰি তোলে।)

2. Rhyming Words

Which words from the poem rhyme with the following?

Wise — ______
End — ______

Ans:

• Wise — dies
• End — friend

3. True or False

(a) The poet compares a friend to a rose.

Ans: T

(b) The gate mentioned in the poem is old.

Ans: F

(c) The owl in the poem is described as strong.

Ans: F

4. Match the Explanation with the Correct Stanza

(i) The poet compares a friend to a heart that remains strong till the end. We meet many people, but only a few become true friends whom we can always trust.

Ans: Stanza 3

(ii) The poet compares a friend to a rose and to a brand-new gate. A true friend makes us feel safe and secure.

Ans: Stanza 1

(iii) A friend is compared to a wise and beautiful owl and also to a ghost-like presence that always stays beside us.

Ans: Stanza 2

5. (b) Determiners

Fill in the blanks with the correct determiner

(i) He has ______ books on this topic. (any/some)

Ans: some

(ii) Do you have ______ idea? (any/many)

Ans: any

(iii) We need ______ help. (some/many)

Ans: some

(iv) He has ______ things to discuss. (any/a lot of)

Ans: a lot of

5. (c) Complete the Paragraph with Determiners

Ans:

My friend has a lot of storybooks on her shelf. She reads some books before going to bed every night. She has a collection of many adventure and magic stories. I asked her if she has any comic book in her collection.

6. (a) Similes from the Poem

A simile compares two different things using words such as ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Similes used in the poem:

1. A friend is like a flower.
2. A friend is like a rose.
3. A friend is like a brand-new gate.
4. A friend is like an owl.
5. A friend is like a ghost.
6. A friend is like a heart.

6. (b) Match the Similes

Column A	Column B
As sweet as	Honey
As wise as	An owl
As cunning as	A fox
Runs like	A cheetah
As deep as	An ocean
Sparkle like	Diamonds

Correct Matching:

1. As sweet as honey
2. As wise as an owl
3. As cunning as a fox
4. Runs like a cheetah
5. As deep as an ocean
6. Sparkle like diamonds

6. (c) Complete the Similes

Words: honey, fox, cheetah, bee, diamonds

(i) Neha is a busy girl. She is as busy as a ______.

Ans: bee

(ii) John is a cunning man. He is as cunning as a ______.

Ans: fox

(iii) The mango is very tasty. It is as sweet as ______.

Ans: honey

(iv) Sujit is a good athlete. He runs like a ______.

Ans: cheetah

(v) Mrinalini is brilliant in her studies. Her achievements sparkle like ______.

Ans: diamonds

7. (a) Synonyms of ‘Friend’

The word friend can be replaced by words such as:

• comrade
• partner
• companion
• mate

Complete the sentence:

Rahul is my friend.

Now use the synonyms in sentences:

(i) Comrade: Rahul is my comrade.

(ii) Partner: Rahul is my partner in class activities.

(iii) Companion: Rahul is my companion during school trips.

(iv) Mate: Rahul is my best mate.

7. (b) Dictionary Work

Find two synonyms for each word

Word	Two Synonyms
Wise	Clever, Intelligent
Beautiful	Pretty, Attractive
Strong	Powerful, Tough
Unlatch	Open, Unlock

7. (c) Crossword Puzzle

Across

1. Pretty — BEAUTIFUL
2. Fresh — NEW
3. Spirit — SOUL

Down

2. Finish — END
3. Strong — TOUGH
4. Partner — FRIEND
5. Intelligent — WISE
6. Shut — LOCKED

8. Share Your Thought

How will you describe your friend?

Ans: My friend is like a bright star because he always guides and supports me. He is kind, honest, caring and always stands by me in difficult times.

(মোৰ বন্ধু এটা উজ্বল তৰাৰ দৰে, কাৰণ তেওঁ সদায় মোক পথ দেখুৱায় আৰু সহায় কৰে। তেওঁ দয়ালু, সৎ আৰু যত্নশীল আৰু কঠিন সময়ত সদায় মোৰ কাষত থাকে।)

9. (b) Acrostic Poem

Complete the poem using the given words

Together we play.
Others join in fun all day.
Games and laughter we share.
Everyone is happy here.
Time with friends is always fun.
Having joyful moments with everyone.
Enjoying their company each day.
Really makes us happy all day.

The acrostic word is:

TOGETHER

9. (c) Write an Acrostic Poem

LEADER

L – Leads others with confidence.
E – Encourages everyone.
A – Acts with honesty and kindness.
D – Does the right thing.
E – Earns everyone’s trust and respect.
R – Remains ready to help others.

PATRIOT

P – Proud of the country.
A – Always respects the nation.
T – Tells the truth.
R – Respects all people.
I – Inspires others to serve.
O – Obeys the laws.
T – Thinks about the country’s progress.

10. Listening Activity

1. For whom is the classroom rearranged?

(কাৰ বাবে শ্ৰেণীকোঠাটো পুনৰ সজোৱা হৈছে?)

Ans: The classroom is rearranged for Pankaj.

(পংকজৰ বাবে শ্ৰেণীকোঠাটো পুনৰ সজোৱা হৈছে।)

2. Who takes the lead in making the classroom more welcoming?

Ans: Aditi takes the lead in making the classroom more welcoming.

(শ্ৰেণীকোঠাটোক অধিক আদৰণিমূলক কৰি তুলিবলৈ অদিতিয়ে আগভাগ লৈছিল।)

3. What changes did Aditi and her friends make in the classroom to help Pankaj?

Ans: Aditi and her friends moved the dustbin away from the entrance, rearranged the desks and created a clear and wider path for Pankaj.

(অদিতি আৰু তাইৰ বন্ধুবোৰে প্ৰৱেশদ্বাৰৰ পৰা ডাষ্টবিন আঁতৰাইছিল, ডেস্কবোৰ পুনৰ সজাইছিল আৰু পংকজৰ বাবে এটা পৰিষ্কাৰ আৰু বহল পথ তৈয়াৰ কৰিছিল।)

4. What theme is highlighted through the story of Aditi and her classmates?

Ans: The story highlights the values of inclusion, cooperation, kindness and unity.

(কাহিনীটোৱে অন্তৰ্ভুক্তি, সহযোগিতা, দয়া আৰু একতাৰ গুৰুত্ব দেখুৱাইছে।)

12. (b) Think and Discuss

(i) What would you do if you were in Raktim’s place?

Ans: If I were in Raktim’s place, I would guide the class responsibly, listen to everyone’s ideas and encourage all students to work together.

(মই ৰক্তিমৰ ঠাইত থাকিলে দায়িত্ববোধেৰে শ্ৰেণীটোক পথ দেখুৱালোঁহেঁতেন, সকলোৰে মতামত শুনিলোঁহেঁতেন আৰু একেলগে কাম কৰিবলৈ উৎসাহিত কৰিলোঁহেঁতেন।)

(ii) What values are important for a team to work effectively?

Ans: Cooperation, respect, responsibility, kindness, trust and unity are important values for a team to work effectively.

(সহযোগিতা, সন্মান, দায়িত্ববোধ, দয়া, বিশ্বাস আৰু একতা এটা দলে সফলভাৱে কাম কৰিবলৈ গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ।)

(iii) If you were part of the class, what would you suggest for the Independence Day celebration?

Ans: I would suggest organising a cultural programme based on India’s freedom struggle, including patriotic songs, speeches, dances and a short skit.

(মই ভাৰতৰ স্বাধীনতা সংগ্ৰামৰ ওপৰত ভিত্তি কৰি দেশপ্ৰেমমূলক গীত, বক্তৃতা, নৃত্য আৰু চুটি নাটকসহ সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন কৰাৰ পৰামৰ্শ দিলোঁহেঁতেন।)

12. (c) Find the Simile in the Skit

Ans:

“A true leader, like a candle in the dark, shines brighter and lights up the surroundings.”

This is a simile because a true leader is compared to a candle in the dark using the word ‘like’.