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:
- When days are dark and nights are long,
- Through storm and sun, we walk as one.
- Together strong, you and me.
- 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:
- The name of the poem is The Brother.
- The poet of the poem is Amanjeet Singh.
- The poem is about the beautiful, strong, and unbreakable bond of love shared between siblings.
- The figure of speech used in the poem is Simile and Metaphor.
- 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:
- She is as brave as a lion.
- He runs like the wind.
- 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 Word | Marathi Pronunciation | Marathi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Laughter | लाफ्टर | हास्य, हसणे |
| Shadow | शॅडो | सावली |
| Deep | डीप | खोल |
| Bond | बॉन्ड | बंध, नाते |
| Share | शेअर | वाटून घेणे, सामायिक करणे |
| Through | थ्रू | मधून, द्वारे |
| Storm | स्टॉर्म | वादळ |
| Hidden | हिडन | लपलेला, गुप्त |
| Pain | पेन | वेदना, दुःख |
| Tear | टिअर | अश्रू |
| Smile | स्माईल | स्मितहास्य |
| Presence | प्रेझेन्स | उपस्थिती |
| Worthwhile | वर्थव्हाइल | मोलाचा, सार्थक |
| Flow | फ्लो | वाहणे, प्रवाह |
| Together | टुगेदर | एकत्र |
| Strong | स्ट्रॉंग | मजबूत, बलवान |
| Strength | स्ट्रेंथ | ताकद, सामर्थ्य |
| Hope | होप | आशा |
| Time and Space | टाइम अँड स्पेस | काळ आणि अवकाश |
| Break | ब्रेक | तोडणे; विश्रांती |
| Pure | प्युअर | शुद्ध |
| Force | फोर्स | शक्ती, 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.