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1. 1.

   Read the given passage carefully.

   This is the story of a boy called Kapila. He lost his parents at a very young age. When he was slightly older, he went to work with a farmer. Kapila's job was to look after the farmer's cows. The farmer had a son named Kasia who was the same age as Kapila The two boys soon became the best of friends.

   The duo would start from home early in the morning. The whole day they would tend the cattle and return home in the evening. In the afternoon, they would have their lunch under the shade of a tree. During the day Kapila would often play the flute for his friend, Kasia. The melodious notes emanating from Kapila's flute not only enchanted Kasia but also held the birds and animals in the vicinity, spellbound.

   One day, in the afternoon, Kapila started feeling drowsy. He told his friend "Kasia, I am feeling very sleepy. I'll lie down in the shade of the banyan tree and sleep for a while. Can you please look after the cows?"

   Kasia nodded and went along with the cows as they grazed around leisurely.

   An hour later, Kasia decided to return and wake up his friend. As he neared the banyan tree, he suddenly stopped and stood rooted to the spot. The scene that he was witnessing, sent a cold shiver down his spine. A large cobra had spread its hood and was protecting Kapila from the harsh rays of the sun.

   Read the questions and tick (√) the most appropriate options.

   1. About whom is the story?
      1. a cowherd
      2. Kapila
      3. Kasia
      4. All of these
   2. Who was the farmer's son?
      1. Kasia
      2. Kapila
      3. Both (a) and (b)
      4. a cowherd
   3. Who played the flute?
      1. Kasia
      2. Kapila
      3. the farmer
      4. Both (a) and (b)
   4. Who started feeling drowsy?
      1. Kasia
      2. cows
      3. Kapila
      4. the farmer
   5. What does 'rooted to the spot' mean?
      1. stood silently
      2. stood in one place out of the shock
      3. stood happily
      4. stood behind a root
   6. What was protecting Kapila from the harsh rays of the sun?
      1. a cow
      2. a tree
      3. an umbrella
      4. a cobra
2. 2.

   You have just joined a new school in a big city where your father has bought a new house. Your house is beautiful, your school is the best in the city, but you still miss your old school, friends and teachers. Make a diary entry about your feelings.

3. 3.

   Imagine, you have taken admission in a boarding school away from your city and you are feeling homesick. Describe your experience, feelings and how you try to overcome this feeling.

4. 4.

   Write the correct forms of comparative and superlative of the adjectives given in the brackets.

   1. My room is ______________ than my sister's room. (neat)
   2. A person with a good heart is the ______________. (wealthy)
   3. Her voice is ___________ than Manisha's. (sweet)
5. 5.

   Fill in the blanks with the participle adjectives formed from verbs given in the brackets.

   1. The film's story was not interesting and I was ______________ from start to finish. (bore)
   2. The sight of the empty mansion was _____________. (terrify)
   3. I am working on a very ____________ project at my work place. (challenge)
6. 6.

   How did Xhosa children acquire knowledge?