The Day the River Spoke Question Answer Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 1
Let Us Discuss (Page 3)
1. What was Jahnavi’s dream? Was it important to her? Why?
Ans :- Jahnavi’s dream was to go to school and learn. It was very important to her because she wanted to read, ask questions, and understand the world around her.
2. Do you think the river can help her in fulfilling her dream? How?
Ans :- Yes, the river encourages her to believe in herself and try, which gives her the courage to go to school.
Ans :-
...why the moon always comes from behind the hills?
It goes down towards the sea. I’ve seen; it always takes the same way- over the mountains and down to the sea, like me!
“Can I do something?”
…little girls can do as much as little boys.
“What are ships?”
Big boats, so big that they can take hundreds of people, and they sail along the sea with lights that shine all night.
Will they come here?
No, they won’t. They’re too big. Chandu’s catamaran is good enough for me. He can take you to see a ship someday.
II Answer the following questions.
1. Why does the writer describe different aspects of nature in great detail at the beginning of the story? Why do you think the writer does this?
Ans :- The writer describes the kingfisher’s blue wings, the green lizard, and the river to create a beautiful picture and show Jahnavi’s love for nature. It makes the story enjoyable.
2. How did the River know so much about Jahnavi?
Ans :- The River knew so much about Jahnavi because she visited it nearly every day, talking and sharing her thoughts. It observed her and saw she was not afraid of lizards or other creatures.
3. Jahnavi says, “And I’m so old now, they’ll never let me go.” What can you infer about Jahnavi and the school from this line?
Ans :- Jahnavi thinks she is too old (almost 10) to start school, and perhaps her family or the school will not allow older students. She feels she has missed her chance.
4. Why did the River laugh when Jahnavi said she would be scared at school?
Ans :- The River laughed because Jahnavi is brave with lizards and spiders but scared of school. It finds this funny since she is usually fearless.
5. Why should Jahnavi follow the River’s advice?
Ans :- Jahnavi should follow the River’s advice because it encouraged her to be brave and take the first step towards her dream of going to school and learning new things.
6. How does the conversation between Jahnavi and the River make the story more appealing?
Ans :- The talking river makes the story exciting and magical. It reveals Jahnavi’s hopes and fears, keeping us eager to know what happens next.
7. What is the main message that the writer intends to convey?
Ans :- The writer teaches us to be brave and pursue our dreams, like going to school. It also shows that girls can do anything boys can if they try well.
I. You have learnt that naming words are called nouns and only proper nouns begin with a capital letter. Why has the author used a capital letter for the ‘River’ even when it is a common noun? (Clue: Has the River been given qualities of a human being?)
Answer:
In real life, rivers do not speak, but in this story, the author personifies the river to show that it acts like a human being. The author uses a capital “R” for the River because the River acts like a person, it talks and helps Jahnavi.
III.
Answer:
Word meanings and languages they are borrowed from.
1. Karma- Action or deed; what you do comes back to you
(Sanskrit)
2. Sahib- Respectful way to address a man (Urdu)
3. Chutney- Spicy sauce (Hindi)
4. Guru- Teacher or spiritual guide (Sanskrit)
5. Verandah- Roofed open area outside a house (Hindi)
6. Jungle- thick forest (Hindi)
7. Areca- Nut tree (Malayalam)
8. Palanquin- (Palki) A covered seat carried on poles by men, used in olden times for traveling (Sanskrit)
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