| Book Name | : Blossom |
| Subject | : English |
| Class | : 6 (Madhyamik) |
| Publisher | : Prof. Nabanita Chatterjee |
| Chapter Name | : I will go With My Father A – Ploughing (9th Chapter) |
Activity 1
Choose the correct from the given alternative and fill in the blanks:
- The child will go with the father to the ____ for ploughing. (field/sea/hills)
- The child will sing to the horses along with the ____. (lark/wren/gull)
- The father sings the seed song while ____. (reaping/sowing/harvesting)
- Reaping will be done by the father when the field is ____. (red/brown/green)
Answer
- The child will go with the father to the field for ploughing.
- The child will sing to the horses along with the lark.
- The father sings the seed song while sowing.
- Reaping will be done by the father when the field is brown.
Activity 2
Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
- ____ will come flocking after the child.
- The plough song will ____.
- The child will go ____ for sowing.
- The reapers are tan-faced because ____.
Answer
- Rooks, crown and seagull.
- bless the cleaving share.
- with his father to the field.
- they work under the heat of the sun.
Activity 3
Answer the following question:
Why will the father and the child sing while ploughing, sowing and reaping?
Answer
The father and the child will sing while ploughing, sowing and reaping because all the natural objects are brimming with joy at this auspicious moment.
Activity 4
| Names of birds | Actions |
| (a) | Flocking |
| (b) | Blocking |
| (c) | Singing |
Answer
(a) Rooks, crown seagull
(b) Rooks, crown, starlings
(c) Lark, finch and wren
Activity 5
Answer the following question in complete sentences:
- What are the three stages of farming?
- What are the different colours of the field at different stages of farming ?
- What song do the wise men know?
- At what stage of farming is the scythe required?
Answer
- The three stages of farming are ploughing, sowing, and harvesting or reaping.
- The three different colours of the field are green, red and brown.
- The wise men know the seed song that their father sings.
- At the stage of reaping the crops, a scythe is required.
Activity 6 (a)
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles and prepositions:
We went ____ the park and had ____ picnic. I played ____ slide and had ____ chocolate. Then we took ____ walk.
Answer
We went to the park and had a picnic. I played on the slide and had a chocolate. Then we took a walk.
Activity 6 (b)
Identify the types of sentences given below:
- Can we go there?
- What fun they had!
- She was not well.
- Sit down.
Answer
- Can we go there? – This is an interrogative sentence, as it asks a question.
- What fun they had! – This is an exclamatory sentence, as it expresses strong emotions or excitement.
- She was not well. – This is a declarative sentence, as it makes a statement.
- Sit down. – This is an imperative sentence, as it gives a command or instruction.
Activity 7 (a)
Find the synonyms of the following words or expressions from the poem :
- gathering in a group
- not foolish
- persons who plant seeds
- thing used to reap corn
Answer
Synonyms from the poem:
- gathering in a group – flocking, blocking (used for both birds and people)
- not foolish – wise
- persons who plant seeds – sowers
- thing used to reap corn – scythe
Activity 7 (b)
Match the following words in column A with their opposites in column B:
| A | B |
| (i) patient (ii) wise (iii) slow (iv) joys |
sorrows fast impatient unwise |
Answer
| A | B |
| (i) patient (ii) wise (iii) slow (iv) joys |
impatient unwise fast sorrows |
Activity 8 (a)
Write a story in about sixty words based on the following hints:
an old farmer calls his lazy sons — asks them to dig up treasure stored in the field — sons dig up the field but find no treasure — farmer asks them to sow seeds — a rich harvest — sons understand the value of hard work
Answer
An old farmer, tired of his son’s laziness, told them about hidden treasure in the field. Eagerly, they dug tirelessly, but nothing surfaced. Disappointed, the farmer asked them to sow seeds. With dedication, they tended the land, and a bountiful harvest flourished. Realizing the fruits of hard work, the sons transformed into diligent men, understanding the true treasure lay in the toil of labour.
Activity 8 (b)
Write a short paragraph in about sixty words describing your favourite season. Use the following hints:
name of the season—flowers and fruits—vegetables—festivals—why you enjoy it
Answer
My favourite season is spring. It brings a burst of colourful flowers and ripe fruits, along with a variety of fresh vegetables. The season is alive with joyful festivals celebrating renewal and new beginnings. I enjoy spring for its pleasant weather, vibrant landscapes, and the sense of rejuvenation it brings after the winter.
