| Book Name | : Blossom |
| Subject | : English |
| Class | : 6 (Madhyamik) |
| Publisher | : Prof. Nabanita Chatterjee |
| Chapter Name | : The Adventurous Clown (2nd Chapter) |
Activity 1
Rearranges the following sentences in the order and put the numbers in the given boxes. One is done for you:
- Tuffy jumped at the reins.
- The toy clown wanted to be a hero.
- The farmer was terribly angry.
- There was a grand race between two wooden horses and carts driven by wooden farmers.
- He found the little corner of the toy shelf to be dull.
- The card turned over.
Answer
(2) The toy clown wanted to be a hero – 1
(5) He found the little corner of the toy shelf to be dull – 2
(4) There was a grand race between two wooden horses and carts driven by wooden farmers – 3
(1) Tuffy jumped at the reins – 4
(6) The card turned over – 5
(3) the farmer was terribly angry – 6
Activity 2
Fill in the blanks with words given in the Help Box. There is one extra word:
Tuffy, the clown lived in a ____. He wished to do something ____. His friend, Timothy, felt that the clown always ____. But Tuffy thought that the adventures were always ____.
Help Box: Exciting, grumbled noble, toyshop, dull
Answer
Tuffy, the clown lived in a Toyshop. He wished to do something Noble. His friend, Timothy, felt that the clown always Grumbled. But Tuffy thought that the adventures were always Exciting.
Activity 3
Answer the following question:
“Adventures are always exciting” – Why do you think Tuffy said so?
Answer
Tuffy said so because he felt bored and unfulfilled in his current toy shop environment and wanted to be a hero, seeking excitement and recognition.
Activity 4
Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements in the given boxes. Give supporting statements for each of your answers:
(a) The farmer called the toy clown silly.
______________
(b) Tuffy threw all the water at the farmer.
______________
(c) The sailor doll could not cook in peace.
______________
(d) Three goldfish were swimming in a big bowl of water.
______________
Answer
(a) True – Because the farmer fell down from the cart because of Tuffy.
(b) False – Because he threw all the water at the window of the sailor doll.
(c) True – Because Tuffy threw water at the window.
(d) False – Two goldfish were swimming in the bowl.
Activity 5
Answer The following questions:
- What did Tuffy do when he got upset?
- How did the toy clown out the fire?
- Why was the sailor doll angry?
- What real adventure did Tuffy find at last?
Answer
- When Tuffy got upset, he ran out and sat down in a toy farm, wiping his tears.
- Tuffy put out the fire in the doll’s house by using a ladder to reach the window and throwing water from a bucket at the flames.
- The sailor doll was angry because Tuffy interrupted him while he was cooking and threw water at him, thinking he was putting out a fire.
- Tuffy found a real adventure when he saw a small doll falling into a bowl of water with two goldfish swimming in it, and he decided to rescue her.
Activity 6
Fill in the chart with information from the text
| Cause | Effect |
| (a) ____ | The little doll began to cry |
| (b) The little doll companies to the policeman about Tuffy | ____ |
| (c) Timothy dropped the key to the floor of the room | ____ |
| (d) ____ | Tuffy decided never to leave the toy shelf again. |
Answer
- The small doll banged her head against the table.
- The policemen locked Tuffy in a room in the police station.
- Tuffy unlocked the door with it.
- The shelf was so peaceful.
Activity 7
Answer the following question in complete sentences:
- Why did Tuffy put the little net in the water?
- What made the little doll think that Tuffy was not a hero?
- How was Tuffy released from the police station?
- Why did Timothy blush?
Answer
- Tuffy put the little net in the water to try and rescue the small doll whom he thought was in danger of drowning.
- The little doll thought that Tuffy was not a hero because she was actually enjoying swimming with the goldfish every night, and Tuffy’s attempt to catch her in the net disrupted her fun and made her bump her head.
- Timothy, the toy dog, released Tuffy from the police station by bringing the key to the locked room and giving it to Tuffy through the window.
- Timothy blushed because Tuffy thanked him and called him a hero for saving him from the police station, showing his humility and modesty.
Activity 8
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the given verbs in the brackets:
- ____ your work now. (do)
- The door ____ opened. (be)
- Usually, Pulak ____ his work well. (do)
- I ____ working. (be)
Answer
- Do your work now. (do)
- The door is opened. (be)
- Usually, Pulak does his work well. (do)
- I am working. (be)
Activity 9
Make meaningful sentences of your own with the following words:
- fiercely : _______
- bump : _______
- drowning : _______
- nasty : _______
Answer
- The tiger growled fiercely, showing its teeth to protect its cubs.
- Be careful not to bump the delicate vase while rearranging the furniture.
- The lifeguard quickly responded to the drowning child and brought them safely to the shore.
- He regretted making that nasty comment and apologized to his friend immediately.
Activity 10 (a)
Write a paragraph in about sixty words on `A boat journey’ using the following hints:
moonlit night – four friends – boat on a wide river- rippling of the – water- dark forest on either side-thrill of the journey
Answer
On a serene moonlit night in West Bengal, four friends set out on a boat journey along a wide river. The rhythmic rippling of the water beneath their boat created a peaceful ambience. The journey was accompanied by the enchanting sights of the dark forests on either side, adding an element of mystique to their adventure. Excitement and thrill filled their hearts as they explored the beautiful landscapes and treasured the memories made on this memorable boat trip.
Activity 10 (b)
Suppose you spent a night with Tuffy in the toy shop. Write a short paragraph in about sixty words describing your experience.
Answer
Spending a night with Tuffy in the toy shop was an enchanting experience. The toy shop transformed into a magical world as the moonlight filtered through the windows, casting a dreamy glow on the toys. Tuffy’s yearning for adventure inspired me, and we explored every corner of the toy shop together. The camaraderie with the other toys and the tales they shared filled the night with joy and laughter. It was a night of whimsy and wonder, etching memories that would forever hold a special place in my heart.
