Rama to the Rescue

Note: The images cannot be seen, but based on context the three helpers are typically a Police Officer, a Doctor/Nurse, and a Firefighter.

1. Police Officer (Kotwal/Thanedar): A police officer helps us when there is a crime, theft, or any law-and-order problem. We can call them when we are in danger or when someone is behaving suspiciously.

2. Doctor/Nurse: A doctor or nurse helps us when we are sick or injured. They provide medical treatment and save lives during emergencies.

3. Firefighter: A firefighter helps us when there is a fire. They rescue people trapped in burning buildings and put out fires to prevent further damage.

Correct Option: 2. save someone

The word 'rescue' means to save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation. For example, a firefighter rescues people from a burning building.

The phrases that describe those who need to be rescued are:

1. A man stuck in a building on fire. ✔ — He is in immediate danger and needs to be saved.
2. A woman buying vegetables in the market. ✗ — She is doing a normal, safe activity and does not need rescue.
3. A dog who has hurt its leg. ✔ — The dog is injured and needs help/rescue.
4. A tree being cut down in a forest. ✗ — A tree is not a living being that can be 'rescued' in the usual sense; it is not in a dangerous situation requiring rescue.

Sample Answer:

In Hindi, a policeman is called 'Sipahi' or 'Daroga' (for a sub-inspector). In Tamil, he is called 'Kaavaalar'. In Telugu, he is called 'Police Constable' or 'Rakshaka'. In Marathi, he is called 'Shipayi'.

*(Students should share the word used in their own regional language with their teacher and classmates.)*

Sample Answers:

1. If the problem is small (like finding something I lost), I will try to solve it myself. If the problem is serious (like a fire or a stranger at the door), I will immediately call a trusted adult or emergency services for help.

2. The best way to deal with a problem is (iii) Think quickly about ways to solve the problem.

Reason: Being worried and giving up (option i) or feeling angry (option ii) does not help solve the problem — it only wastes time and makes things worse. Thinking quickly and calmly, as the man in the story does, helps us find a smart solution. Staying calm and using our mind is always the best approach in a difficult situation.

1. The characters are: husband, wife, children ← Odd one out.
*(The story features the husband and wife as the main characters. Children are not mentioned as characters in the story.)*

2. Who entered the house? guest, robber, Kotwal ← Odd one out.
*(A guest and the Kotwal are people who come with good intentions. The robber/thief is the one who entered the house illegally and is therefore the odd one out in terms of intent — though the thief is actually the one who entered. Alternatively, 'Kotwal' is the odd one out as he is the law enforcer, not someone who 'entered' the house like the thief did.)*

Most appropriate answer: The robber is the odd one out in question 2, as the guest and the Kotwal are welcome visitors, while the robber entered without permission.

1. The man tells his plan to his wife. — False
*(The man does NOT tell his plan to his wife directly. He speaks loudly, pretending to have a conversation, so that the thief can hear him. His wife understands and plays along.)*

2. The thief wants to know where they kept their jewels. — True
*(The thief listens carefully to the man and his wife's conversation because he wants to find out where they have hidden their jewels/valuables.)*

Activity-based answer:
This is a classroom activity. Students should practise calling out the name 'Rama' in three different volumes:
- Softly: in a low, quiet whisper — 'Rama...'
- Loudly: in a clear, firm voice — 'Rama!'
- Very loudly: in a strong, urgent shout — 'RAMA!!'

This activity helps students understand how the wife in the story cleverly used her voice to signal the kotwal without alerting the thief too soon.

Sample Answer (Prediction):
I think that when the wife calls out 'Rama' very loudly, the kotwal Rama will hear his name and come running to the house. He will find the thief inside and catch him. The thief will be arrested and taken away. The man and his wife will be safe, and their cleverness will be praised by everyone in the village.

Correct Matches:

| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. wonder | (vi) a feeling of surprise |
| 2. yard | (iii) an area outside a building |
| 3. chatter | (iv) talk for a long time about unimportant things |
| 4. instead | (i) in place of someone or something |
| 5. closely | (ii) carefully |
| 6. perhaps | (v) maybe |

Sample Story Map (based on the story):

- Characters: A man, his wife, a thief (robber), Rama the kotwal (village policeman)
- Setting: A house in a village, at night
- Problem: A thief breaks into the man and wife's house at night while they are in bed.
- Plan: The man cleverly speaks loudly to his wife about calling 'Rama' — first softly, then loudly, then very loudly — so the thief thinks they are talking about their money, but actually they are planning to call the kotwal.
- Solution: The wife calls out 'Rama' very loudly. The kotwal Rama hears his name, runs to the house, finds the thief, and catches him.
- Result/Ending: The thief is caught and taken away. The man and his wife are safe. Their cleverness saved them.

(i) The man says the first line because he notices that his wife is awake and staring at something (or looking in a particular direction) instead of sleeping. He is curious and concerned about what she is watching or listening to, so he asks her what the matter is.

(ii) Correct Option: D. be silent
The word 'Ssssh' is a sound used to tell someone to stop talking and be quiet so that they can listen carefully. Here, the wife uses it to signal to her husband to stop speaking and listen to the suspicious noise.

(iii) We can tell that the wife was listening carefully because:
- She noticed the noise of someone trying to get in and immediately alerted her husband.
- She also noticed when the noise stopped ('the noise has stopped'), which means she was paying close attention to every sound. The pauses shown by '...' in her speech also suggest she was concentrating hard and speaking cautiously.

(i) The villagers caught the thief and took him to the kotwal (Rama, the village policeman/law enforcer).

(ii) Correct Option: A. surprise
The words 'Oh, Oh!' express Rama's surprise at discovering that a thief had actually dug a hole to enter the house. It shows his astonishment at the method used by the thief.

(iii) We can tell that the kotwal was good at his job because:
- He was alert and on duty at night, patrolling the village.
- He responded immediately when he heard his name being called — he ran to the house without delay.
- He quickly assessed the situation and identified exactly how the thief had entered ('Some thief has dug his way into this house'), showing his experience and sharp observation skills.

The man and his wife were not able to fall asleep because they heard a suspicious noise — someone was trying to break into their house. The sound of someone attempting to get in kept them awake and alert, filled with fear and worry about what was happening outside.

The thief wished that the man and his wife would reveal where they had hidden their jewels or valuables. He was listening carefully to their conversation, hoping they would mention the hiding place of their money or jewels.

No, it did not happen. Instead of revealing the location of their valuables, the man cleverly used the conversation to signal the kotwal. The wife called out 'Rama' loudly, and the kotwal came and caught the thief. So the thief's wish was not fulfilled — he was caught instead.

The man and his wife got help from the kotwal through a clever plan:

1. The man spoke loudly (pretending to talk to his wife) about calling 'Rama' — first softly, then loudly, and then very loudly.
2. The thief thought they were talking about where to hide their money, but actually the man was instructing his wife on how to call the kotwal.
3. Following the plan, the wife first called 'Rama' softly, then loudly, and finally very loudly.
4. The kotwal Rama heard his name being called loudly, understood someone needed help, and ran to the house immediately.
5. He found the thief and caught him.

Thus, through their quick thinking and clever use of the kotwal's name as a signal, the couple managed to get help without directly confronting the thief.

Sample Answer:

Yes, I strongly believe that cleverness can help us solve our problems.

In the story, the man and his wife were in a very dangerous situation — a thief had broken into their house at night. They could not shout for help directly because the thief was right there and might have harmed them. Instead of panicking, the man used his intelligence to devise a clever plan. He spoke in a way that the thief misunderstood, while his wife understood the real message. This clever thinking helped them get the kotwal's help without putting themselves in greater danger.

This shows that when we stay calm and think smartly, we can find solutions even in the most difficult situations. Cleverness, combined with courage, is a very powerful tool for solving problems.

The highlighted contracted words and their full (expanded) forms are:

- I'm = I am (the letter 'a' is missing)
- It's = It is (the letter 'i' is missing)
- They're = They are (the letters 'a' and 'e' are missing; 'are' is shortened)

The missing letters are marked by an apostrophe (').

Full sentences with expanded forms:
1. I am feeling so sleepy.
2. It is a thief.
3. They are awake.

| S. No. | Contracted Word | Expanded Form | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | what's | what is | What is your name? |
| 2. | I'll | I will | I will finish my homework tonight. |
| 3. | I'd | I would / I had | I would like a glass of water. |
| 4. | we'll | we will | We will go to the park tomorrow. |
| 5. | that's | that is | That is a beautiful painting. |
| 6. | we're | we are | We are going to the library. |
| 7. | don't | do not | Please do not make noise in class. |
| 8. | you'll | you will | You will do very well in the exam. |
| 9. | must've | must have | He must have left early this morning. |

Correct Option: are going on at the time of speaking

Explanation: All five sentences use the structure 'is/am/are + verb + ing', which is the present progressive (continuous) tense. This tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now, at the moment of speaking. For example, 'I am feeling so sleepy' means the feeling of sleepiness is happening at this very moment.

Answers:

1. I am studying in Grade 6.
2. My friend is reading a story book.
3. We are playing a board game.
4. I am learning a new language.
5. The teachers are sitting in the staff room.
*(Note: 'sitting' — double the 't' before adding 'ing' as the word ends in consonant-vowel-consonant)*
6. My mother is cooking food in the kitchen.

Note: The image cannot be seen, but based on common park/playground scene descriptions, the answers are:

1. Govind and Anu are playing football.
2. Pema is picking / is drawing / is painting flowers.
3. Anil is reading / is checking the score card.
4. The mother is reading a book.
5. The dog is trying to catch the ball.
6. The birds are flying in the sky.

Completed Table:

| S. No. | Sentence | Question | Word (Adverb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | I'd better listen closely. | How does he listen? | A. closely |
| (ii) | When he's in the house, I'll call out softly to him. | How does she call out? | B. softly |
| (iii) | Then I'll call out very loudly. | How does she call out? | C. very loudly |

Concept: Words that give more information about the verb — such as *how*, *when*, *where* — are called adverbs. Here, 'closely', 'softly', and 'loudly' are adverbs of manner (they tell us *how* the action is done).

Answers:

1. He solved the mathematics problem quickly.
2. The car moved smoothly along the highway.
3. The musician played the guitar beautifully.
4. Shobha danced gracefully.
5. Rohit left the house hurriedly.

*(The two extra/unused words from the box are: warmly and funnily)*

Answers:

1. Once upon a time in a small forest, animals lived peacefully.
2. The wise old tortoise moved slowly but always won the race against the proud rabbit.
3. The ants worked tirelessly, gathering food for the winter.
4. The kind-hearted lion ruled the jungle honestly.
5. The birds sang sweetly, making everyone in the forest happy.

*(The two extra/unused words from the box are: brightly and angrily)*

(i) Sentence 1 expresses a feeling of tiredness.
*('Oh, hum! What a hard day it has been!' — the speaker is exhausted after a long, tiring day.)*

(ii) Sentence 2 expresses a feeling of relief.
*('Ah, at last, they've stopped their chatter!' — the speaker is relieved that the noise/talking has finally stopped.)*

(iii) Sentences 3 and 4 ask questions.
*('What should we do?' and 'What should we name our child?' are both interrogative sentences that seek information or answers.)*

Answers:

1. Wow, what an intelligent man he is! — Exclamatory sentence
*(It expresses a strong feeling of admiration/surprise, so it ends with an exclamation mark.)*

2. Oh, how big the hole is! — Exclamatory sentence
*(It expresses a strong feeling of surprise at the size of the hole, so it ends with an exclamation mark.)*

3. Do you like to read comic books? — Interrogative sentence
*(It asks a question, so it ends with a question mark.)*

4. What is your favourite story? — Interrogative sentence
*(It asks a question seeking information, so it ends with a question mark.)*

Answers (based on the transcript provided on page 38 of the textbook):

1. robbery / theft / stealing *(something suspicious/criminal has been happening in that area)*
2. adults / parents / elders *(kids should tell the adults/parents)*
3. safety *(safety is the main thing)*
4. 100 / the police / emergency services *(call 100 or the police when they need immediate help)*

Note: Students should listen to the actual audio/transcript on page 38 and fill in the exact words they hear. The above are suggested answers based on context.

Activity-based answer:

This is a speaking and listening activity. Students should:
1. Listen carefully to the teacher pronounce each contraction.
2. Repeat each contraction clearly after the teacher.
3. Remember: contracted forms are used while speaking, and expanded forms are used while writing.

Quick Reference — Contractions and their Expanded Forms:
- I'll = I will
- that's = that is
- it's = it is
- we'll = we will
- don't = do not
- they're = they are
- I'm = I am
- you're = you are
- I'd = I would / I had
- we're = we are
- he's = he is / he has
- what's = what is
- can't = cannot
- won't = will not
- I've = I have
- wouldn't = would not
- shouldn't = should not
- didn't = did not

Suitable reasons (tick these):

✔ (i) To be safe from injury
✔ (ii) To keep family members and pets safe
✔ (iii) To stop accidents from happening
✗ (iv) To make sure they visit the doctor regularly — *This is about health, not directly about keeping the house safe.*
✔ (v) To stop robbery
✗ (vi) To pay the electricity bill — *This is a financial responsibility, not a safety measure.*
✗ (vii) To save money — *This is about finances, not directly about safety.*

Sample Answers:

- I think it's important to keep our house safe because it protects us and our family members from injury and harm.
- I feel it's necessary to be safe as accidents can happen at any time, and being prepared helps us avoid them.
- The reason we need to look at safety is to stop robbery and make sure our belongings and loved ones are protected.

Sample Answers (Three Ideas):

1. I think they should always lock their doors and windows before going to sleep at night. This is the simplest and most effective way to prevent a thief from entering.

2. I suppose they could install a security camera or a doorbell camera outside their house so they can see who is at the door before opening it.

3. They must keep emergency numbers (like the police — 100, fire brigade — 101, and ambulance — 108) saved on their phone so they can call for help immediately in case of any danger.

Sample Answer (Narrative from the man's point of view):

My wife and I were about to go to sleep last night when we heard someone making a strange noise outside our house. My wife was the first to notice it. She hushed me and told me to listen carefully. We soon realised that someone was trying to break into our house!

We were very frightened, but I knew I had to think quickly. I could not shout for help directly because the thief was already inside and might have harmed us. So I came up with a clever plan. I spoke loudly to my wife, pretending we were having a normal conversation. I told her that if she heard any noise, she should first call out 'Rama' softly, then loudly, and finally very loudly.

My wife understood the plan immediately. She played along beautifully. She first called 'Rama' softly, then a little louder, and finally shouted 'RAMA!' at the top of her voice.

Rama, our village kotwal, was on his nightly rounds. When he heard his name being called so loudly, he ran straight to our house. He quickly saw that a thief had dug a hole and entered our home. He caught the thief right there and then!

The villagers helped take the thief away. My wife and I were so relieved. It was a frightening night, but our quick thinking saved us. I am so grateful to Rama for responding so promptly!

Answers:

| Situation | Who to Call / What to Do |
|---|---|
| You see fire | Call the Fire Brigade — 101. Move away from the fire, alert nearby adults, and do not try to fight the fire yourself. |
| You see someone getting hurt | Call Ambulance — 108 or Emergency — 112. Stay with the person and keep them calm until help arrives. |
| You see a wounded animal | Call a local animal shelter, veterinarian, or animal helpline (e.g., SPCA or local animal rescue). Do not try to handle the animal yourself as it may be scared and bite. |
| You see someone suspicious | Inform a trusted adult immediately and call the Police — 100. Do not confront the suspicious person yourself. |
| You find a lost child | Take the child to the nearest police station or call Police — 100. Stay with the child and keep them calm. |
| You get lost | Stay in one place, do not panic. Approach a police officer, shopkeeper, or a trusted adult (like a woman with children). Call your parents or a trusted adult if you have a phone. |

Important Emergency Numbers in India:
- Police: 100
- Fire Brigade: 101
- Ambulance: 108
- All-in-one Emergency: 112