Who was Appu in the story?
- AJahnavi’s friend
- BA parrot
- ✓Jahnavi’s little brother
- DThe school teacher
Answer: C.
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MCQ
15 Q→02True / False [1-M]
14 Q→03Fill in the blank.
22 Q→04Question(1 Marks)
28 Q→05VSQ (2 Marks)
17 Q→06SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS(3 Mark)
6 Q→07LONG ANS. QUESTIONS(5 Mark)
10 Q→08Case based questions.
6 Q→Sample Questions
The Day the River Spoke questions
One sample from each question group in this chapter. Select any group above to see the full set with answer keys.
What did the River suggest Jahnavi should do first?
- ARun away from home
- ✓To attend the school
- CAsk her father again
- DWrite a letter to the teacher
Answer: B.
View full solution →What did Jahnavi promise to do when she grew up?
- ABecome a farmer
- ✓Become a teacher
- CTravel the world
- DBuild a big ship
Answer: B.
View full solution →Who visited Jahnavi’s house to talk about her education?
- AThe kingfisher
- BThe River
- ✓The teacher
- DHer elder brother
Answer: C.
View full solution →What did Jahnavi fear the most about going to school?
- AThe teacher might scold her
- BThe boys might make fun of her
- ✓Her parents will not allow her
- DShe might get lost
Answer: C.
View full solution →Jahnavi wanted to become a teacher.
The River promised to take Jahnavi to the sea.
The moon moves towards the river according to the River.
Jahnavi was ten years old in the story.
The River told Jahnavi to run away from home.
He placed the keys ___________ the mat before leaving. (preposition)
She drove slowly ___________ the sharp curve. (preposition)
After thoroughly wiping his shoes, he stepped ___________. (adverb)
We were just walking ___________, chatting. (adverb)
The helicopter was hovering ___________. (adverb)
How does the conversation between Jahnavi and the River make the story more appealing?
Why should Jahnavi follow the River’s advice?
Why did the River laugh when Jahnavi said she would be scared at school?
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?
Jahnavi was a bright young girl who lived with her parents and three brothers in a coastal village in India. Her parents worked on the farm. She had a dream.
What could that dream be?
What could that dream be?
What is the main message that the writer intends to convey?
How did the River know so much about Jahnavi?
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?
Read the words given in the box below. You will listen to five people speak about school life. As you listen, circle the words that are used by the speakers. There are two words you do not need
Read the highlighted words in the following lines from the text.
“She goes down towards the sea. I’ve seen her; she always takes the same way—over the mountains and down to the sea, like me!”
Prepositions are words that indicate the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other elements in a sentence. They show direction, location, time or logical relationships between ideas.
Now, fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given within the brackets.
Jahnavi takes the River’s advice and goes to school. On her fist day
1. _________ (at/in/on) school, Jahnavi stood nervously 2. _________ (in/ outside/above) the gate, clutching her bag close to her. The bell rang and she hurried 3. _________ (outside/through/inside) the bustling classroom. She found a seat 4. _________ (among/between/from) two friendly classmates. The teacher greeted them warmly and started the lesson 5. _________ (about/in/for) numbers. Jahnavi listened attentively, feeling excited 6. _________ (at/about/for) the new adventure ahead.
“She goes down towards the sea. I’ve seen her; she always takes the same way—over the mountains and down to the sea, like me!”
Prepositions are words that indicate the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other elements in a sentence. They show direction, location, time or logical relationships between ideas.
Now, fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given within the brackets.
Jahnavi takes the River’s advice and goes to school. On her fist day
1. _________ (at/in/on) school, Jahnavi stood nervously 2. _________ (in/ outside/above) the gate, clutching her bag close to her. The bell rang and she hurried 3. _________ (outside/through/inside) the bustling classroom. She found a seat 4. _________ (among/between/from) two friendly classmates. The teacher greeted them warmly and started the lesson 5. _________ (about/in/for) numbers. Jahnavi listened attentively, feeling excited 6. _________ (at/about/for) the new adventure ahead.
Now, fill in the blanks with suitable sound words from exercise (II).
The classroom grew (i) _______ as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers. As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) _______, the children (iii) _______, wondering what comments awaited. Someone (iv) _______ in frustration, and the (v) _______of the students steadily increased. Finally, when the teacher praised the students for their excellent performance, the students (vi) _______ with excitement.
The classroom grew (i) _______ as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers. As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) _______, the children (iii) _______, wondering what comments awaited. Someone (iv) _______ in frustration, and the (v) _______of the students steadily increased. Finally, when the teacher praised the students for their excellent performance, the students (vi) _______ with excitement.
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?)
Now, write a descriptive paragraph based on what you’ve observed. Highlight the colours, shapes textures, and unique details that made an impression on you.
What values did Jahnavi’s mother exhibit when she said that girls should learn as much as they want?
Janhavi asks the River for advice and the River gives advice. Read the given situations and work in pairs to ask for and give advice. Take turns to change your roles. Use the prompts given below.
1.Situation(i) : You wish to play football at school but it has an all-boys’ team only.
2. Situation (ii): You have been unable to score well in Mathematics due to nervousness during exams.
3. Situation (iii): You really enjoy music classes but do not get enough time to practise for it.
4. Situation (iv): You cannot see the blackboard clearly from the last bench.
1.Situation(i) : You wish to play football at school but it has an all-boys’ team only.
2. Situation (ii): You have been unable to score well in Mathematics due to nervousness during exams.
3. Situation (iii): You really enjoy music classes but do not get enough time to practise for it.
4. Situation (iv): You cannot see the blackboard clearly from the last bench.
You will once again listen to the five speakers. As you listen, match each statement 1-7 to each speaker (i)-(v). There are two statements that you do not need
1. Promotes active participation for all in school activities
2. Comments on how school makes learning Mathematics joyful
3. Believes in the power of education that leads to freedom of choice
4. Shares that school also means companionship
5. Understands that boys and girls have different abilities
6. Persuades the parent to grant permission to attend school
7. Believes that learning skills is not gender-based
1. Promotes active participation for all in school activities
2. Comments on how school makes learning Mathematics joyful
3. Believes in the power of education that leads to freedom of choice
4. Shares that school also means companionship
5. Understands that boys and girls have different abilities
6. Persuades the parent to grant permission to attend school
7. Believes that learning skills is not gender-based
The word ‘catamaran’ is used in the text. The word originates from Tamil language ‘kattu maram’ meaning ‘tied wood’.
Find out the meanings of these words. From which Indian language these words were borrowed. An example has been given.
1. karma (Sanskrit)
2. sahib
3. chutney
4. guru
5. verandah
6. jungle
7. areca
8. palanquin
Find out the meanings of these words. From which Indian language these words were borrowed. An example has been given.
1. karma (Sanskrit)
2. sahib
3. chutney
4. guru
5. verandah
6. jungle
7. areca
8. palanquin
There are a few words related to sound in the text. Pick the words from the text and write them next to the correct definition.
1. made a high-pitched piercing sound
2. to cause liquid to strike or fall on something
3. a low continuous background noise
4. cry with loud uncontrollable gasps
5. to make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving
6. took a short quick breath through the mouth due to surprise, pain or shock
7. shaking rapidly to make continuous short, sharp sounds
8. making a lot of noise
9. made a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness
1. made a high-pitched piercing sound
2. to cause liquid to strike or fall on something
3. a low continuous background noise
4. cry with loud uncontrollable gasps
5. to make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving
6. took a short quick breath through the mouth due to surprise, pain or shock
7. shaking rapidly to make continuous short, sharp sounds
8. making a lot of noise
9. made a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness
The Government has launched many schemes for the education of the girl child. Some of them are ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, ‘Balika Samridhi Yojana’, ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme-Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas’, etc.
Find out more such schemes from the internet or from your teacher and spread awareness in your neighbourhood.
Find out more such schemes from the internet or from your teacher and spread awareness in your neighbourhood.
“Can I do something?” asked Jahnavi. “Well, it’s up to you,” said the River. “Seems to me little girls can do as much as little boys—they swim as fast as little boys. You just slip along one morning and sit there in the school and listen to what’s going on, and maybe the teacher will let you stay.”
“I couldn’t,” gasped Jahnavi. “I couldn’t! They’d scare me! They’d chase me out.”
Q.1. Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason.
According to the River, there was no difference between girls and boys because __________.
Q.2. Identify whether the following statement is true or false.
The River encourages Jahnavi to have faith in herself and fulfill her desire to go to school.
Q.3. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
When the River suggests that Jahnavi should ‘slip along’, it means that she should move
(A). quickly $\qquad$ (B). casually $\qquad$ (C). quietly $\qquad$ (D). confidently
Q.4. What does the repetition of the phrase I couldn’t, tell us?
View full solution →“I couldn’t,” gasped Jahnavi. “I couldn’t! They’d scare me! They’d chase me out.”
Q.1. Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason.
According to the River, there was no difference between girls and boys because __________.
Q.2. Identify whether the following statement is true or false.
The River encourages Jahnavi to have faith in herself and fulfill her desire to go to school.
Q.3. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
When the River suggests that Jahnavi should ‘slip along’, it means that she should move
(A). quickly $\qquad$ (B). casually $\qquad$ (C). quietly $\qquad$ (D). confidently
Q.4. What does the repetition of the phrase I couldn’t, tell us?
“You shouldn’t cry, you know,” the voice went on. “And you really shouldn’t be scared, when you have been coming here to see me every day, well, almost everyday She was puzzled. It was such a voice, like the river. It couldn’t be the river! “Well, tell me all about it,” said the River, for it was the River. “I’ve got to hurry to reach the sea, you know. ”
Q.1. Complete the sentence with the correct option from those given in the brackets.
The tone of the River in the given extract is (assuring/ sympathising)
Q.2. Select a phrase from the extract which shows that Jahnavi was a frequent visitor to the spot.
Q.3. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
The use of an exclamation mark at the end of the line, ‘It couldn’t be the river!’ expresses
(A). excitement $\qquad$ (B). hesitation $\qquad$ (C). irritation $\qquad$ (D). disbelief
Q.4. Choose three qualities of the River highlighted in the extract from the words in the box given below.
affectionate forgiving thoughtful impatient
kind-hearted
View full solution →Q.1. Complete the sentence with the correct option from those given in the brackets.
The tone of the River in the given extract is (assuring/ sympathising)
Q.2. Select a phrase from the extract which shows that Jahnavi was a frequent visitor to the spot.
Q.3. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
The use of an exclamation mark at the end of the line, ‘It couldn’t be the river!’ expresses
(A). excitement $\qquad$ (B). hesitation $\qquad$ (C). irritation $\qquad$ (D). disbelief
Q.4. Choose three qualities of the River highlighted in the extract from the words in the box given below.
affectionate forgiving thoughtful impatient
kind-hearted
Read the poster and answer the questions that follow.
Q.1. What are the things you can observe in the poster?
Q.2. Why do you think the girls look happy?
Q.3. Dignity means ‘self-respect’. What is the relation between ‘dignity’ and ‘happiness’ ?
Q.4. How does a Nation prosper when its daughters are happy?
Q.1. What are the things you can observe in the poster?
Q.2. Why do you think the girls look happy?
Q.3. Dignity means ‘self-respect’. What is the relation between ‘dignity’ and ‘happiness’ ?
Q.4. How does a Nation prosper when its daughters are happy?
“I couldn’t,” gasped Jahnavi. “I couldn’t! They’d scare me! They’d chase me out.” The River laughed. “You? Scared?” the River said, “when you’re not afraid of the green lizard, or of the snake in the bamboo clump, (Jahnavi startled) or the big trains rattling past that bridge.” “Trains are noisy; I prefer ships,” said the River. Jahnavi never knew the snake lived in the bamboo clump.
Q.1. What did the River say Jahnavi was not afraid of in the bamboo clump?
Q.2. Jahnavi knew that the snake lived in the bamboo clump.
Q.3. What did the River liked?
(a) green lizard$\quad$(b) snake$\quad$(c) trains$\quad$(d) ships
Q.4. The River laughed and asked if Jahnavi was ____________ .
View full solution →Q.1. What did the River say Jahnavi was not afraid of in the bamboo clump?
Q.2. Jahnavi knew that the snake lived in the bamboo clump.
Q.3. What did the River liked?
(a) green lizard$\quad$(b) snake$\quad$(c) trains$\quad$(d) ships
Q.4. The River laughed and asked if Jahnavi was ____________ .
I am scared to go to school. And I’m so old now, they’ll never let me go. But I want to go. I want to learn to read like Ettan and Meena.” Jahnavi called her brother ‘Ettan’. Ettan means ‘Elder brother’, but his real name was Gopi. “I want to know why spiders are yellow in yellow flowers, why bamboo trees rustle, why the moon always comes from behind the hills, never the other way, why the baby fish in the field water become frogs, why…”
Q.1. Jahnavi called her brother ‘Ettan’, which means ______
Q.2. What is Jahnavi’s desire?
(a) To play with her friends $\quad$ (b) To learn how to swim
(c) To learn how to read $\quad$ (d) To watch TV
Q.3. Jahnavi’s brother’s real name is Ettan. (True/False)
Q.4. What does Jahnavi want to know about the baby fish in the field water?
View full solution →Q.1. Jahnavi called her brother ‘Ettan’, which means ______
Q.2. What is Jahnavi’s desire?
(a) To play with her friends $\quad$ (b) To learn how to swim
(c) To learn how to read $\quad$ (d) To watch TV
Q.3. Jahnavi’s brother’s real name is Ettan. (True/False)
Q.4. What does Jahnavi want to know about the baby fish in the field water?
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