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1. 1.

   Have you heard the word 'potager'? If not, use a dictionary to find out what it means. Then discuss with your partner how you can contribute in making the earth greener. Also, discuss how important it is to do so.

2. 2.

   Consult Encyclopaedia Britannica to find out about any two types of speciality gardens. Also, name a few types of plants that people usually grow in such gardens.

3. 3.

   Why do you think the word 'today' has been written with a hyphen? Also, why are seasons like 'spring', 'summer', 'fall' are written with a capital letter?

4. 4.

   Complete the sentences in your own words by referring to the story.

   1. Hal and Mab complained to their mother of _________________.
   2. Hal and Mab couldn't play with Roly-Poly because _________________.
   3. Hal and Mab were disappointed to see beans in the package brought by their father because _________________.
   4. Hal said that it was a long game because _________________.
   5. The garden game was about ___________________.
   6. Daddy spoke about children having fun while doing a lot of hard work because __________________.
   7. Hal decided to grow corn because ___________________.
   8. Daddy explained how plants eat and drink water through ___________________.
5. 5.

   Why were Hal and Mab unhappy at the beginning of the story?

6. 6.

   Describe the incident in your own words when Mab tripped over Roly-Poly. What does the relation with Roly-Poly and interest in gardening tell us about the family?