Fables and Folk Tales (Unit -1)
A Bottle of Dew – Class 6 English Poorvi
Part 1 – Let Us Discuss & Think and Reflect
2. (a) Think of a time when you worked hard. What did you do then?
I worked hard for my examinations. I studied regularly, completed my homework, and revised all the lessons.
(b) How did it help you?
It helped me understand my subjects better and score good marks in the examination.
(c) How did it make you feel?
It made me feel happy, confident, and proud of my achievement.
1. What did Rama Natha believe?
Rama Natha believed that there was a magical potion that could turn any object into gold.
2. How did the sage help Rama Natha?
The sage helped Rama Natha by teaching him the value of hard work and patience through the task of collecting dew.
3. Do you think Rama Natha will be able to collect the dew? Give a reason.
Yes. If he works hard and follows the sage’s instructions, he will be able to collect it.
4. Why was Rama Natha angry?
Rama Natha was angry because the dew did not turn the copper vessel into gold.
5. How did Rama Natha and Madhumati create wealth?
They created wealth through hard work, banana cultivation, and selling bananas.
1. Think and Reflect Answers:
(i) .Rama Natha did not give up because he strongly believed in the magical potion.
(ii) Outcomes: People cheated him; Madhumati became worried.
(iii) True/False: True, False, True.
(b) (i) Correct order: B, A, D, C, E.
(ii) Fill in the blank: sprinkled.
(iii) He felt disappointed, shocked, and angry.
2. Answer the following questions
(a) What did the sage ask Rama Natha to do to make the magic potion?
The sage asked Rama Natha to plant banana trees, take care of them himself, and collect five litres of dew from the leaves during winter.
(b) Why did the sage ask Rama Natha to do everything himself?
The sage wanted Rama Natha to learn the value of hard work, patience, and self-reliance.
(c) How could Rama Natha have a big banana plantation after six years?
Rama Natha worked hard for six years, planted more banana trees, and carefully looked after them. As a result, he had a large banana plantation.
(d) How did the sage make Rama Natha believe that there is no magic potion?
The sage asked Rama Natha to sprinkle the collected dew on a copper vessel. When it did not turn into gold, he explained that there was no magic potion and that Rama Natha’s wealth came from his hard work.
(e) Fill in the ‘Before’ and ‘After’ table about Rama Natha
What he did before meeting the sage
What he did after meeting the sage
Before – He spent his time searching for the magic potion.
After – He planted banana trees and looked after them.
Before – He wasted a lot of money on people who cheated him.
After- He worked hard and collected dew from the banana leaves.
Part 2 – Let Us Learn, Speak and Write
Paragraph Answers:
huge, luck, difficult, promised, cheated, remember.
Homophones:
eye – organ used for seeing
you’re – short form of you are
due – expected at a particular time
sun – star giving light and heat
won – past tense of win
eight – number 8
sea – large body of salt water
Sample Sentences:
I can see the sea from my window.
The sun shines while my son plays.
I ate eight bananas.
One team won the match.
Matching:
The children submitted their work before the deadline.
He did not want to try rock climbing because of his fear of heights.
The children ran towards the gate as soon as the bell rang.
Nitin was late to school because there was a traffic jam
Banana Description:
A banana is a healthy fruit that gives us energy and is rich in vitamins. It tastes sweet and creamy. Its peel is yellow when ripe and it is good for health.
Extra Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What was Rama Natha searching for?
a) Gold coins
b) A magic potion
c) A treasure map
d) A diamond
Answer: b) A magic potion
2. Who guided Rama Natha in the story?
a) A merchant
b) A farmer
c) A sage
d) A king
Answer: c) A sage
3. What did the sage ask Rama Natha to plant?
a) Mango trees
b) Coconut trees
c) Banana plants
d) Neem trees
Answer: c) Banana plants
4. For how many years did Rama Natha work on the plantation?
a) Two years
b) Four years
c) Five years
d) Six years
Answer: d) Six years
5. What was the real secret of Rama Natha’s wealth?
a) Magic potion
b) Good luck
c) Hard work
d) Hidden treasure
Answer: c) Hard work
Short Answer Questions
1. Why was Rama Natha worried?
Rama Natha was worried because collecting five litres of dew seemed difficult and would take many years.
2. What did the sage ask Rama Natha to collect?
The sage asked Rama Natha to collect five litres of dew from banana leaves.
3. How did Madhumati help Rama Natha?
Madhumati helped by selling bananas and saving money earned from the plantation.
4. What happened when Rama Natha sprinkled the dew on a copper vessel?
Nothing happened. The vessel did not turn into gold.
5. What lesson did Rama Natha learn?
He learned that hard work and dedication bring success, not magic.
Long Answer Questions
1. Why did Rama Natha want the magic potion?
Rama Natha wanted the magic potion because he believed it could turn any object into gold. He thought it would make him rich without having to work hard.
2. Describe the advice given by the sage to Rama Natha.
The sage advised Rama Natha to plant banana trees, care for them himself, and collect five litres of dew from the leaves during winter. He told him that this dew would help make the magic potion.
3. How did Rama Natha and Madhumati become wealthy?
Rama Natha worked hard on the banana plantation for six years. Madhumati sold the bananas and saved the money. Their hard work and savings gradually made them wealthy.
4. How did the sage prove that there was no magic potion?
The sage asked Rama Natha to sprinkle the collected dew on a copper vessel. When it did not turn into gold, he explained that there was no magic potion. Their wealth came from hard work and not from magic.
5. What is the moral of the story “A Bottle of Dew”?
The story teaches that success comes through hard work, patience, and dedication. We should not depend on shortcuts or magic solutions. Honest effort always leads to real success.
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