New Words and Meanings – The Wise Parrot
"The Wise Parrot" with their meanings in English and Hindi.
| Word | Meaning (English) | अर्थ (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet | Peaceful, calm | शांत, स्थिर |
| Merchant | Trader, shopkeeper | व्यापारी |
| Cage | Enclosure for birds/animals | पिंजरा |
| Entertained | Amused, gave enjoyment | मनोरंजन किया |
| Longed | Wished, desired | तरसा, इच्छा की |
| Far-off | Distant, far away | दूरस्थ, बहुत दूर |
| Beloved | Dear, precious | प्रिय |
| Tender | Soft, delicate | कोमल |
| Bear | Tolerate, endure | सहन करना |
| Greetings | Salutations, good wishes | शुभकामनाएं |
| Flight | Group of flying birds | पक्षियों का झुंड |
| Distressed | Troubled, upset | व्याकुल, दुखी |
| Wonder | Astonishment, amazing thing | आश्चर्य |
| Perch | A place where bird rests | डंडा, बैठने की जगह |
| Sorrow | Sadness | दुख |
| Suddenly | Unexpectedly | अचानक |
| Gently | Softly, smoothly | धीरे से |
| Windowsill | Ledge at the bottom of a window | खिड़की की चौखट |
| Stirred | Moved slightly | हिला, हलचल की |
| Escape | To get free | भागना, निकलना |
| Sharp | Intelligent, quick | तेज, चतुर |
| Relatives | Family members or kind | रिश्तेदार, संबंधी |
| Describe | Explain, tell | वर्णन करना |
| Warm | Slightly hot, cozy | गरम, गुनगुना |
| Open sky | Free space in the air | खुला आसमान |
🌟 Let Us Think – Questions & Answers 🌟
A. Answer the following questions.
Q1. Why did the merchant keep the parrot in a cage of gold?
Ans: The merchant kept the parrot in a cage of gold because he loved the bird and wanted to keep it safe and close to him.
Q2. What made the parrot a favourite pet of the merchant?
Ans: The parrot was bright, talkative, and entertained the merchant with stories and songs.
Q3. What message did the parrot ask the merchant to convey to its friends?
Ans: The parrot asked the merchant to greet its friends in the jungle and tell them that it sends greetings from its golden cage.
Q4. What happened after the merchant gave message to the parrots?
Ans: One parrot from the forest dropped to the ground as if it had died, which shocked the merchant.
Q5. How did the parrot escape from the cage?
Ans: The pet parrot pretended to be dead, and when the merchant placed it outside on the windowsill, it quickly flew away into the open sky.
B. Think and Discuss
Q6. If you were the merchant, how would you respond to the parrot's request for freedom?
Ans: I would set the parrot free because true love means giving freedom and happiness.
Q7. Can you think of a real-life situation where intelligence is more useful than strength?
Ans: Intelligence is more useful while solving complex problems or escaping danger where strength is not enough.
Q8. Which parrot from the chapter was actually 'wise' according to you? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: The pet parrot was wise because it learned from its forest friend and cleverly escaped from the cage.
📖 Let Us Learn
A. Fill in the Blanks
Q9. Complete the paragraph using the given phrases:
(stand upright, all over, look after, stepped out, went away, came across, about to)
One winter morning, as I stepped out of my home, I saw that the snow was all over the place. While walking uphill towards my shop, I came across a small puppy. Its leg was injured and it was about to collapse. Being in pain, it was unable to stand upright. So, I decided to look after it. With good care, all its pain went away.
B. Complete the Sentences
Q10. Use the correct collective nouns (pack, bouquet, army, flock, bunch, flight, swarm):
- A flight of parrots came to the forest.
- I saw a flock of sheep in the fields.
- A pack of wolves was howling loudly.
- We gave a bouquet of flowers to the chief guest.
- A swarm of bees hovered around the flowers.
- An army of ants is moving towards the anthill.
- I helped my mother find a bunch of keys.
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