2.1: The Brother

Question a: Warm-up: Do as directed.

Answer:

  • Family: mother, father, brother, sister
  • Friend: clever, helpful, kind, funny

Question c: Use the words given below and frame the sentences.

(smile, brother, river, sea)

Answer:

  • smile: A warm smile can make anyone feel happy.
  • brother: My brother always helps me with my homework.
  • river: The boat sailed slowly down the river.
  • sea: The sea looks very beautiful during the sunset.

Question d: Discuss and write the answers of the following questions.

1. Which line do you like the most from the poem? Why? Answer: I like the line “You stand beside through loss and gain” the most. I like it because it shows that a true brother will always support you, whether you are winning or losing.

2. Which qualities of a brother are described in the poem? Answer: The poem describes a brother as someone who is loving, supportive, strong, and a constant companion in both good and bad times.

Question e: Complete the following lines.

Answer:

  1. When days are dark and nights are long,
  2. Through storm and sun, we walk as one.
  3. Together strong, you and me.
  4. In every tear and every smile,

Question f: Identify the rhyming words in the poem and write them.

Answer: Here are the rhyming pairs from the poem:

  • deep – keep
  • one – sun
  • pain – gain
  • smile – worthwhile
  • sea – me
  • long – strong

Question g: Read the poem and complete the following.

Answer:

  1. The name of the poem is The Brother.
  2. The poet of the poem is Amanjeet Singh.
  3. The poem is about the beautiful, strong, and unbreakable bond of love shared between siblings.
  4. The figure of speech used in the poem is Simile and Metaphor.
  5. The message of the poem is that a brother’s love and support give us strength, and nothing can break this pure bond.

Question h: Tell your friend, what will your brother do?

Answer:

  • If I get first rank in the class: My brother will be very proud of me, hug me, and maybe give me a special gift!
  • If I fall while playing: My brother will quickly run to help me get up, wipe my tears, and make sure I am not hurt.

Question i: Underline the groups of words which indicate Simile.

(A Simile compares two different things using the words “like” or “as”)

Answer:

  1. She is as brave as a lion.
  2. He runs like the wind.
  3. The moon is like a silver ball.

Question j: Find and write the examples of ‘Simile’ from the poem.

Answer:

  • Like rivers flow to the sea”.

Question k: Find and write the examples of ‘metaphor’ from the poem.

(A Metaphor compares two things directly WITHOUT using “like” or “as”)

Answer:

  • “You, my brother, my moon and sun.”

Question l: Create a birthday card for your brother.

Answer:

(You can draw a colorful card in your notebook and write this inside!)

Happy Birthday, Dear Brother! 🎉 Thank you for always being my protector, my best friend, and my guide. I hope your special day is as wonderful as you are! Lots of love!

Question m: Write down the qualities of your brother in the petals.

(Draw a flower/Rakhi like in the book and write these inside the petals)

Answer: Caring, Strong, Helpful, Loving, Brave, Funny.

Question n: Write an essay on ‘My Brother’ using the following points.

(Introduction of your brother, How he cares for you, How he supports you, How you enjoy your time together)

Answer: My brother’s name is Rohan, and he is two years older than me. He is my best friend and my biggest supporter. He cares for me a lot; whenever I am sad or hurt, he is always the first one to cheer me up. If I find my homework difficult, he sits patiently with me and supports me until I understand it perfectly. We enjoy our time together by playing cricket in the evening, watching our favorite cartoons, and sharing funny jokes. Having a brother like him makes my life full of joy, and I feel very lucky to have him.

Word Section

English WordMarathi PronunciationMarathi Meaning
Laughterलाफ्टरहास्य, हसणे
Shadowशॅडोसावली
Deepडीपखोल
Bondबॉन्डबंध, नाते
Shareशेअरवाटून घेणे, सामायिक करणे
Throughथ्रूमधून, द्वारे
Stormस्टॉर्मवादळ
Hiddenहिडनलपलेला, गुप्त
Painपेनवेदना, दुःख
Tearटिअरअश्रू
Smileस्माईलस्मितहास्य
Presenceप्रेझेन्सउपस्थिती
Worthwhileवर्थव्हाइलमोलाचा, सार्थक
Flowफ्लोवाहणे, प्रवाह
Togetherटुगेदरएकत्र
Strongस्ट्रॉंगमजबूत, बलवान
Strengthस्ट्रेंथताकद, सामर्थ्य
Hopeहोपआशा
Time and Spaceटाइम अँड स्पेसकाळ आणि अवकाश
Breakब्रेकतोडणे; विश्रांती
Pureप्युअरशुद्ध
Forceफोर्सशक्ती, बल

Example Sentences

  • Laughter makes everyone happy. → हास्य सर्वांना आनंदी करते.
  • A tree gives us shadow. → झाड आपल्याला सावली देते.
  • The river is very deep. → नदी खूप खोल आहे.
  • Friendship creates a strong bond. → मैत्री एक मजबूत बंध निर्माण करते.
  • We should share our happiness with others. → आपण आपला आनंद इतरांबरोबर वाटून घ्यावा.
  • The train passed through the tunnel. → रेल्वे बोगद्याच्या मधून गेली.
  • The storm damaged many trees. → वादळामुळे अनेक झाडांचे नुकसान झाले.
  • The treasure was hidden in a cave. → खजिना गुहेत लपवला होता.
  • His leg was in pain. → त्याच्या पायाला वेदना होत होत्या.
  • A tear rolled down her cheek. → तिच्या गालावरून अश्रू ओघळला.

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