A.1. You are good in sports and wish to become a successful sports person. Discuss with your partner and write down the qualities you should develop to achieve your dream.
To achieve the dream of becoming a successful sportsperson, we discussed and listed the following important qualities:
- Discipline – Regular practice and following a routine are key.
- Hard Work – Putting in consistent effort to improve skills.
- Perseverance – Never giving up, even after failures.
- Confidence – Believing in your abilities and staying positive.
- Team Spirit – Supporting and working well with others.
- Leadership – Guiding and inspiring teammates when needed.
- Patience – Staying calm and focused, especially under pressure.
- Respect for Rules – Playing fair and following game rules.
- Physical Fitness – Maintaining good health and stamina.
- Sportsmanship – Accepting wins and losses with grace.
A.2. Have you ever felt jealous of your best friend? Share any one experience with your partner.
A Time I Felt Jealous of My Best Friend:
Yes, I once felt jealous of my best friend during our annual school sports day. He won three medals in different events, while I didn’t win any. I felt sad and a little envious at first. But later, I realized how hard he had worked and felt proud of him. It also inspired me to practice more for the next time.
A.4. Tick (3) the appropriate answer.
(i) Rahul was jealous of Raj because he—
always won in cycling.
always stood first.
was good at heart.
Answer – always won in cycling.
(ii) Rahul dug a small pit on the path because he wanted to—
dirty the track.
hurt Raj.
win the race.
Answer – win the race.
(iii) Rahul worked hard for the term-end examination because—
he was competing with Raj.
the Principal had given him a warning.
he was feeling guilty.
Answer – the Principal had given him a warning.
A.5. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.
‘Do not worry. This is just a class test.’
(i) Who is the speaker of the above line? Whom is he talking to?
Answer – The speaker is Raj. He is talking to Rahul.
(ii) Why is the listener worried?
Answer – Rahul is worried because he scored very low marks in the class test and the Principal had warned him.
(iii) What does the statement tell you about the speaker’s character?
Answer – It shows that Raj is kind-hearted, supportive, and forgiving. He encourages and motivates his friend.
A.6. Complete the dialogue between Raj and Rahul, where Rahul apologises to Raj for his act.
Rahul: I am really sorry, Raj.
Raj: What are you sorry for?
Rahul: You don’t know but I had dug a pit where you were supposed to run.
Raj: Why did you do that?
Rahul: I wanted to win the race, but now I realise my mistake and apologise to you from the core of my heart.
Raj: I am happy that you have admitted your mistake. I forgive you. Let’s be friends again.
A.7. Answer the given questions.
(i) Why was Rahul not happy even after winning the race?
Answer – Because he had cheated and hurt his best friend, so he felt guilty.
(ii) Do you think Rahul deserved the trophy? Give a reason.
Answer – No, he did not deserve the trophy because he won by cheating.
(iii) What warning did the Principal give Rahul?
Answer – The Principal told Rahul that if he did not perform well in the term-end examination, he would be punished.
(iv) Why was everyone surprised to see the term-end examination result?
Answer – Because Rahul had not only improved but had topped the class, even beating Raj.
A.8. Match words having opposite meanings and fill in the blanks.
Matching:
- rivals – friends
- good – bad
- happy – sad
- hard – soft
- bitter – sweet
Fill in the blanks:
(i) The Principal congratulated Rahul for his good performance.
(ii) Shiela is very happy as her brother is coming from America today.
(iii) The mechanic hit the bolt hard with his hammer and broke it.
(iv) India and Pakistan are great rivals in cricket.
(v) Travelling in a ship was a bitter experience for Sunita, for she often suffered from sea sickness.
A.9. Work in pairs and find out the hidden names of the games played in Olympics. One has been done for you.:
- Trampolining
- Hockey
- Football
- Water Polo
- Gymnastics
- Judo
A.10. Work with your partner and correct the spellings of the words given and write them in the space provided.:
(i) teachor → teacher
(ii) jealos → jealous
(iii) determinned → determined
(iv) gilty → guilty
(v) biterly → bitterly
(vi) desserve → deserve
A.11. In the lesson, we have read about Rahul. He went to Raj and apologised to him from the core of his heart. ‘From the core of his heart’ is an idiomatic expression. It means ‘with an honest feeling’. With the help of your teacher, consult a dictionary and match the following idiomatic expressions with their meanings.
Idiomatic Expressions
Matching:
- at a stone’s throw – very near
- stone-hearted – cruel
A.12. Use in sentences:
(i) The new garment store is at a stone’s throw from my house.
(ii) Mr Pal is stone-hearted. He does not take care of his pets.
A.13. Homophones (words pronounced similarly):
- WoN → One
- MADe → Maid
- WHeTHeR → Weather
- PRINCIPAL → Principle
- No → Know
A.14. Life Skills
Have you ever cheated anyone to win a game? If yes, how did you feel afterwards? Could you gather courage to confess your fault to the person concerned? Share your experience, feelings and thoughts in the class.
Your own response goes here.
Example:
Yes, once during a class quiz, I looked at my friend’s paper to copy an answer. I felt very guilty afterward and told my teacher. She appreciated my honesty. I promised never to cheat again.
A.15. Value-Based Question
What does the word ‘Sportsmanship’ mean to you? Is it important to win every game you play or is fair participation enough? Discuss in the class.
Example response:
Sportsmanship means fair play, respect for others, and accepting both victory and defeat with grace. It is more important to participate fairly than to always win. Winning by cheating is not true victory.
A.16. Imagine you are Rahul. You are feeling sorry for what you did to defeat Raj. Write a letter to Raj apologising for your behaviour and asking him to be your best friend again.
Dear Raj,
I am really sorry for what I did during the sports day. I should never have tried to defeat you by digging that pit. It was a big mistake and I feel very guilty about it.
You have always been a good friend to me, and I let jealousy come in the way of our friendship. I apologise from the core of my heart and request you to forgive me. I promise to never repeat such behaviour again.
Please be my best friend again. I truly value our friendship.
Yours sincerely,
Rahul