The Old Stag — NCERT Solutions

Sample sentences for each adverb of manner:

1. badly — The boy fell badly while playing football.
2. cheerfully — The children cheerfully sang the morning prayer.
3. quietly — The cat quietly crept up to the mouse.
4. carefully — She carefully carried the glass of water.
5. fast — The cheetah runs very fast.
6. loudly — The teacher spoke loudly so that everyone could hear.

Note: Students may write their own sentences. These are sample answers.

This is a creative writing activity based on the pictures provided. Since the images cannot be seen, students should observe each picture carefully and write suitable dialogues. Below are sample dialogues based on the hints given in the text:

Panel 1 (Monkeys deciding to fast):
Monkey 1: 'Let us fast today. We will not eat anything at all!'
Monkey 2: 'Yes! That is a great idea. We will show how strong our willpower is!'

Panel 2 (Monkeys seeing food / temptation):
Monkey 1: 'Look at all those ripe bananas! They smell so good!'
Monkey 2: 'Let us all peel just one... it will be sunset soon.'

Panel 3 (Monkeys giving in):
Monkey 1: 'Mmm... just one bite!'
Monkey 2: 'Well... maybe fasting takes more self-control than we thought!'

Note: Students should use the hint phrases already given in the text ('Let us all peel', 'will be sunset soon', 'Mmm... just one bite!', 'Well... maybe fasting takes more self-control than we thought!') and add their own creative dialogues for the earlier panels.

This is a personal writing activity. A sample completed paragraph is given below. Students should fill in the blanks with details about their own best friend.

Sample Answer:

My best friend's name is Riya.
She is a girl. She is 9 years old. She studies in class 4. There are four members in her family. Her hobbies are reading books, painting, and playing badminton. She wants to be a doctor. When we are together, we play games, share our tiffin, and laugh a lot. She is my best friend because she is always kind, helpful, and honest. She makes me feel happy whenever I am sad.

Note: Students must use correct pronouns (he/his for a boy, she/her for a girl) while filling in the blanks.

I would feel sad and a little guilty. It would not be fair if some friends did not get enough jalebis while others had too many. I would feel that we should have shared equally from the beginning so that everyone could enjoy them.

After some time, the bowl of jalebis will become empty. If everyone keeps taking more and more without thinking about others, the jalebis will finish very quickly and some people will not get any at all.

It is important to share because sharing makes everyone happy. When we share, no one feels left out or sad. Sharing also shows that we care for others and are not selfish. It helps us build good friendships and teaches us to think about the needs of others, not just our own.

We can make sure there are enough jalebis for everyone by taking only our fair share and not being greedy. We should wait for our turn and check if everyone has received some before taking more. We can also divide the jalebis equally among all friends so that everyone gets the same amount.

This is a creative activity. Below is a sample thank you message that the old stag might write:

Front of the Card: Draw a picture of the stag standing on the hillock, surrounded by his friends — rabbits, birds, deer, and other animals — in a lush green forest.

Inside the Card:

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for all the love and care you showed me when I was ill. Your visits made me feel less lonely, and the fresh leaves you brought kept me going. When you realised that your visits were harming the hillock, you made a great sacrifice by staying away so that the grass could grow back. That truly showed how much you care — not just for me, but for nature too.

Your kindness and wisdom have taught me that true friendship means thinking about others and making the right choices, even when it is difficult.

I am grateful to have friends like you.

With love and gratitude,
Your friend,
The Old Stag