West Bengal State Board Book Class 6 English full Book Solution
Chapter 3 Solution – The Rainbow
Activity 1
Tick the correct alternative:
(a) Ships
sail on the (i) pond (ii) lake (iii) sea
Answer:
(iii) sea
(b) Clouds
are prettier than (i) rain and sky (ii) boats and ship (iii) rivers and seas
Answer: (ii) boats and ship
(c) The poet
talks about a bow that bridges (i) heaven (ii) sea (iii) river
Answer:
(i) heaven
(d) The poet
mentions that road is from (i) sky to earth (ii) earth to river (iii) earth to
sky
Answer: (iii) earth to sky
Activity 2
Complete the following with
information from the text:
(a) Boats
sail on _________ Answer:
the rivers.
(b) The
sailing boats and ships are less beautiful than _____ Answer: clouds.
(c) Bridges
are built over _______ Answer:
the rivers.
(d) The bow
builds _______________ Answer:
a road from earth to sky.
Activity 3
Answer the following question:
Boats and ships
sail on the water, while clouds sail across the sky. State the difference in
their manner of sailing.
Answer: Human beings navigate boats and ships, whereas
the movement of clouds in the sky is a natural phenomenon.
Activity 4
Fill in the following chart with
information from the text:
| What | Where |
|---|---|
| (a) Boats sail | On the rivers |
| (b) Clouds sail | across the sky |
| (c) The bow | Bridges heaven |
| (d) The bow | over tops the trees |
Activity 5
Answer the following question in
complete sentences:
(a) What is
prettier than boats, ship and clouds?
Answer: A rainbow is prettier than boats, ships and
clouds.
(b) What are
the clouds compared to?
Answer: Ships and boats are compared to the clouds.
(c) How do
you think the rainbow builds a road from the earth on the sky?
Answer:
I think the rainbow builds a road from the earth to the sky, as it is over the
top of the trees.
(d) Which,
according to the poet, is the prettiest of all objects mentioned in the poem?
Answer:
According to the poet, the rainbow is the prettiest of all objects mentioned.
Activity 6(a)
Pick out the countable and
uncountable nouns and fill in the table:
| Countable Noun | Uncountable Noun |
|---|---|
friends waves |
night sky sea |
Activity 6(b)
Circle the collective nouns and
underline the abstract nouns in the following sentences:
(i) The
fleet move across the ocean.
Answer:
Fleet – Collective Noun.
(ii) Honesty
is the best policy.
Answer: Honesty – Abstract Noun.
(iii) A
troop came marching on.
Answer:
Troop – Collective Noun.
(iv) The old
man is known for his wisdom.
Answer: Wisdom – Abstract Noun.
Activity 6(c)
Fill in the blanks with the correct
form of the given verbs in the brackets:
(i) She
_______________ singing a song. (be)
Answer: She is singing a song.
(ii) My
father _______________ his work last night. (Do)
Answer:
My father did
his work last night.
(iii) They
_____________ to the playground. (go)
Answer: They went to the playground.
(iv) The
football match ______________ seen by many people. (be)
Answer: The football match was seen by many people.
Activity 7(a)
Fill in the blanks with appropriate
words from the help box:
(i) She has
a _______________ blue skirt.
Answer:
She has a pretty blue skirt.
(ii)
_______________ help us to cross rivers.
Answer:
bridges help us to cross rivers.
(iii) Ships
________________ across the ocean.
Answer:
Ships sail across the ocean.
(iv) We must
plant tress to save our ______________.
Answer:
We must plant tress to save our earth.
Help Box: sail, pretty, bridges, earth
Activity 7(b)
Make meaningful sentences of your
own with the following words:
build :
________________________________
Answer: build : The construction crew will build a new
school in the neighborhood.
across :
_________________________________
Answer:
across : He waved as he saw his friend from across the crowded room.
bridge :
__________________________________
Answer: bridge : They paused on the bridge to admire the
tranquil river below.
road :
_____________________________________
Answer:
road : She walked down the road, lost in thought.
Activity 8(a)
After a heavy shower, we often see that a rainbow appears in the sky. Write a paragraph in about sixty words describing the scene as you see it. Use the following hints:
Answer:
After a heavy shower, typically in the late
afternoon, I often witness a mesmerizing sight in the sky. It usually occurs at
a tranquil, open place, and when the rain clouds have dissipated, leaving
behind a clear, cloudless sky. The rainbow emerges like a vibrant, delicate
arc, gracefully stretching across the heavens. Its colors, from violet to
indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red, form a stunning spectrum against
the azure backdrop. This natural marvel never fails to evoke a sense of awe and
wonder, making me appreciate the beauty of the world around us.
Activity 8(b)
Suppose you are standing on a bridge looking down. Write a paragraph in about sixty words describing the things that you see below.
Answer:
From my vantage point on the bridge, I peer down and observe a bustling scene below. The water flows steadily beneath me, its surface reflecting the dappled sunlight. A mix of people and vehicles move along the road that parallels the riverbank. Ducks glide gracefully on the water’s surface, while pedestrians stroll along the scenic promenade. It’s a snapshot of everyday life, framed by the sturdy steel girders of the bridge, and it reminds me of the continuous flow of existence.