Activity - 4  Fast Finger First

9. Read the paragraph and answer the questions :
★ Vikas : Hello, good morning and welcome everyone, Today, at our 'Smit Vidyalaya', we have the 4th annual Smart student of the school contest. Our English teacher Mr. Parmar is the host of this competition and with him, the scorer is Mr. Bright, his own laptop, Our principal Mr. Sharma is the expert. Today we have nine contestants. They have computer screens in front of them. All of us are eagerly awaiting the start. So, let's not waste time.

(1) Who is introducing the participants?
Ans: Vikas is introducing the participants.

(2) What is the name of Vikas' School?
Ans: The name of Vikas' school is 'Smit Vidyalaya'.

(3) Who is the anchor or host of the competition?
Ans : Mr. Parmar is the host of the competition.

(4) Which subject does Mr. Parmar teach?
Ans : Mr. Parmar teaches English. 

(5) Where does Mr. Parmar works?
Ans : Mr. Parmar works at 'Smit Vidyalaya,

(6) _____ is the scorer. 
(A) Mr. Bright 
 (B) Mr. Patel 
(C) Mr. Sharma 
(D) All the them.
Ans: (A) Mr. Bright

(7) What is the role of Mr. Sharma in the competition? 
(A) Scorer 
(B) Expert 
(C) Contestant
(D) Teacher
Ans: (B) Expert

(8) How many contestants are there in the competition?
Ans : There are nine contestants in the competition.

★ Parmar: Thank you, Vikas, Hey ! Everyone, welcome again, and all the best to the participants. Contestants: Thank you, sir. Mr. Parmar : The first round is "Fast Finger First" round. OK, ready ?1 will give you a question on your computer. You will get maximum 7 seconds. The contestant with the quickest finger will come to this smart seat. Your time starts now. 

(1) ______says thank you.
(A) Mr. Parmar
(B) Mr. Shah
(C) Mr. Sharma
(D) Mr. Patel
Ans: (A) Mr. Parmar

(2) Whom does Mr Parmar wish all the best?
Ans: Mr. Parma wishes all the best to the participants.

(3) What is the name of the first round?
Ans: The name of the first round is "Fast Finger First".

(4) What is the rule of the first round?
Ans: A question is given on the computer and in maximum 7 seconds, contestants have to give answers, The contestant with the quickest finger will come to the smart seat.

(5) What is the maximum time to answer the question?
(A) 2 seconds
(B) 5 seconds
(C) 7 seconds
(D) 10 seconds
Ans: (C) 7 seconds

(6) Where will Mr. Parmar give the question?
Ans: Mr. Parmar will give the question on the contestants' computer.

(7) Which word in the paragraph means participants?
Ans: Contestants.

★ Arrange the following words in correct order to make a sentence. (A) best (B) friends (C) Trees (D) are (E) our (Contestants, select their answers,) The correct order is CDEAB.
Mr. Parmar : OK. The time is up. Let's see who is the quickest ? And she is Nandita Gosai. She took only 3 seconds. Welcome Nandita, come to this smart seat. Nandita: Oh! Thank you, sir. I am so lucky.

(1) Here, order means...........
(A) clear
(B) sequence
(C) answer
(D) command
Ans: (B) sequence

(2) How many words were given to make the sentence ?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Ans: (D) 5

(3) Who won the first round?
(A) Nandita
(B) Vikas
(C) Mr. Bright
(D) Miss Tick Tick
Ans: (A) Nandita

(4) How many seconds did Nandita take to give the correct answer ?
Ans: took 3 seconds

(5) Who came to the smart seat? Why?
Ans: Nandita came to the smart seat because she gave the quickest answer in the first round.

(6) Why was Nandita lucky?
Ans: Nandita was lucky because she came to the smart seat.

★ Mr. Parmar: Are you ready? Nandita : Yes sir, but I want to say something.
Mr. Parmar: Yes, sure.
Nandita: Sir, last year, I tried hard but couldn't reach here.
Mr. Parmar : Right, you have got a chance. OK.
Now let's have the rules. I will ask you six questions, Each correct answer will bring you a gift and the six correct answers will get you a scholarship. You will get ₹ 200 every month, Here is Miss Tick Tick, It will give you only one minute for the first three questions, There are three helplines. You can use any two of them. Ready!

(1) Did Nandita try before?
Ans: Yes, Nandita tried before.

(2) How many questions will Mr. Parmar ask?
Ans: Mr. Parmar will ask six questions.

(3) Each correct answer will bring for the contestant a____
(A) gift 
(B) test
(C) scholarship 
(D) fellowship
Ans: (A) gift

(4) How will the contestant get a scholarship?
Ans: The contestant will get a scholarship if he/she gives six correct answers.

(5) If the contestant gives six answers correctly, what will he / she get?
Ans: If the contestant gives six answers correctly he/she will get a scholarship.

(6) How much amount will be given as the scholarship?
Ans: Scholarship amount is Rs.200 every month.

(7) Who is Miss Tick Tick?
Ans: Miss Tick Tick is a stop watch,

(8) How many seconds will the contestant get for the first three questions ?
Ans: The contestant will get sixty seconds for the first three questions.

(9) How many helplines are there in the competition?
Ans: There are three helplines in the competition.

(10) How many helplines can the participant use?
Ans: The participant can use any two helplines.

★ 
Nandita : Yes, Sir.
Mr. Parmar: The first question on your screen is:
1. Who wrote the poem 'Grammata'? Here are the options. (A) Karshandas Manek (B) Kalapi (C) Umashankar Joshi (D) Premanand
Nandita: Sir, it is "B" Kalapi.
Mr. Parmar: Are you sure?
Nandita: Yes sir.
Mr. Parmar: Is it your final fix? Nandita: Yes sir.
Mr. Parmar: So, let's see. Mr. Bright, please show the right answer. (Computer shows the answer) And yes, you are right. It is B. You win the first gift. Kalapi wrote this Gujarati poem.

(1) Name the three helplines.
Ans: The three helplines are Hello Help, Expert Advice and Student Support.

(2) The name of the poem in the question is'
(A) Gram
(B) Grammitra
(C) Grandma
(D) Grammata
Ans: (D) Grammata

(3) Who is the poet of Grammata'? 
Ans: The poet of Grammata' is Kalapi.

(4) In which language is the poem 'Grammata' written?
Ans: The poem 'Grammata ‘is written in Gujarati.

★ Mr. Parmar: Now, the second question: 2. Which seat touches Gujarat?
(A)The Arabian Sea (B) The Aral Sea (C) The Red Sea (D) The Yellow Sea
Nandita: Oh, l am confused, It may be either B or C.
Mr. Parmar: Miss Tick Tick is going fast, If you are not sure, you have helplines. Nandita: Yes sir, helpiine, please, I want to take "Hello Help". I want to call my aunty.
Mr. Parmar: OK. Ms Tick Tick, please stop. Nandita, dial the number. (Nandita dials the number)

(1) Question 2 is about the of Gujarat.
(A) land 
(B) mountain 
(C) sea 
(D) desert
Ans:-(C) sea

(2) Which helpline does Nandita use for question 2?
(A) Hello Help 
(B) Expert Advice 
(C) Students Support 
(D) All of them
Ans:-(A) Hello Help

(3) To whom does Nandita make a call to get help for question 2?
Ans : Nandita makes a call to her aunty to get help for question 2.

(4) Why does Nandita take help? 
Ans : Nandita takes help because she was confused between the options Band C.

(5) Nandita is her aunt's____
(A) nephew
(B) niece
(C) cousin
(D) daughter
Ans:-(B) niece

★ Nandita: Hello ! Aunty.
Aunty: Yes.
Nandita : Hello aunty, I am Nandita. I am participating in the "Smart student of school" contest. I want your help. I am at 2nd question, And I have only one minute, My time will start when I start to ask you the question. OK?
Aunty: OK, Nandu, I am ready. Tell me.
Nandita: Which sea touches Gujarat? (A) The Arabian Sea (B) The Aral Sea (C) The Red Sea (D) The Yellow Sea

(1) Nandita is participating in the_______
(A) Best student
(B) Smart student 
(C) Curious student of school contest. 
(D) Most students
Ans:-(B) Smart student

(2) How much time does Nandita have to answer the question?
Ans: Nandita has only one minute to answer the question.

(3) When will Nandita's time start ? 
Ans: Nandita's time will start when she starts asking the question to her aunty.

(4) Which sea do you think is the answer?
Ans: The Arabian Sea is the answer. 

(5) Which option shows the name of the seas?
(A) Red and Blue 
(B) Blue and Yellow 
(C) Red and Yellow 
(D) Blue and Black
Ans:-(C) Red and Yellow

★ Aunty: I think it's A or B.
Nandita: Fast aunty fast.
Aunty:OK, You have to choose A (Phone cuts)
Nandita: Oh ! I think aunty puts stress on option A.
Mr. Parmar: Miss Tick Tick is going, Give me your final fix.
Nandita: Sir, My final fix is A.
Mr. Parmar : OK, Let's ask Mr. Bright (Computer shows answer) And yes, your aunty is right, You win another gift.
Nandita: Oh! l can't believe this. Thank you sir. Thank you aunty.
Mr. Parmar : OK, Nandita keep it up. Now this is the third question, After this Miss Tick Tick will not disturb you. OK, Let's see.
The amount of water flowing into a tank doubles every minute. The tank is full in an hour, When was the tank half full? (A) 58 minutes (B) 30 minutes (C) 59 minutes (D) 31 minutes
Nandita: I know the answer.
It is C. 59 minutes.
Mr. Parmar: Yes, you are quite right. Nandita you win another gift. Now you are free from Miss Tick Tick, I want to say something about you to the audience, Nandita is a good player of hockey. She won the player of the match award in the last inter school hockey tournament. Let's clap for that. Nandita: Thank you, Sir.

(1) After how many questions does Nandita become free from Miss Tick Tick?
Ans: Nandita becomes free from Miss Tick Tick after three questions.

(2) Question 3 is related to_____
(A) Mathematics 
(B) Science 
(C) General Knowledge 
(D) Social Science
Ans:-(A) Mathematics

(3) How many gifts does Nandita win?
Ans: Nandita wins three gifts.

(4) Which game does Nandita like ? 
Ans: Nandita likes hockey.

(5) Which award did Nandita win in the last inter school hockey tournament?
Ans: Nandita won the player of the match award in the last inter school hockey tournament.

★ Mr. Parmar:OK, Let's go on. The question is. 4. Which gas do trees breathe in? (A) Oxygen ( B) Carbon Dioxide (C) Nitrogen (D) Methane
Nandita: I think it is B.
Mr. Parmar: Is that your final answer ?
Nandita: Yes sir, I want to go with option B.
Mr. Parmar : Let's see, Oops ! This is a wrong answer. You lose the game. The Correct answer is A, ( Oxygen )
Nandita: Oh !
Mr. Parmar : Don't worry. Well played, Nandita. Take your seat, Now other contestants keep your fingers on the buzzer. Here comes the next question for "Fast Finger First" round.

(1) Question - 4 is about____
(A) animals 
(B) birds 
(C) seas
(D) trees
Ans: (D) trees

(2) All the options of question - 4 are
(A) gases
(B) liquids
(C) solids
(D) metals
Ans:-(A) gases

(3) Why does Nandita lose the game ?
Ans: Nandita loses the game because she gives the wrong answer of the 4th question.

(4) How many answers did Nandita give correctly?
Ans: Nandita gave three answers correctly.

(5) The contestants were ready to keep their fingers on the 
(A) computer
(B) buzzer
(C) keyboard
(D) dial
Ans:-(B) buzzer

10. Match 'A' with 'B':

A

B

(1) competition

(A) participant

(2) scholarship

(B) knowledgeable person

(3) expert

(C) contest

(4) contestant

(D) anchor

(5) host

(E) fund for education

Answer

(1)-(C)

(2)-(E)

(3)-(B)

(4)-(A)

(5)-(D)

11. Say whether the following statements are true (T)/ false (F): 
(1) Mr. Parmar is the host of the competition.
Ans: T

(2) Mr. Bright is the expert of the competition.
Ans: F

(3) The first round is "Fast Finger First" round.
Ans: T

(4) The contestant with the quickest finger will come to the smart seat.
Ans: T

(5) Nandita Gosai is the winner of the first round.
Ans: T

(6) Mr. Parmar will ask eight questions to Nandita.
Ans: F

(7) After the third question, Miss Tick Tick will not disturb Nandita to answer.
Ans: T

(8) Nandita is a good player of hockey.
Ans: T

(9) Meerabai wrote the Gujarati poem 'Grammata'.
Ans: F

(10) There is a helpline through which a contestant can talk to a person.
Ans: T

12. Fill in the blanks with the correct question word:
(1) Who is the bowler? (Who / When)

(2) How does he throw the ball to the fielder? (How /Who)

(3) Why do players play the match? (What /Why)

(4) How is the ball ? Is it red? (How /What)

(5) Why did the umpire give out? (Where / Why)

(6) When did the batsman leave the field? (When / Who)

(7) Whose bat is broken on the field ? (Who / Whose)

(8) When does your mother get up in the morning? (Who / When)

(9) When does your father return to home daily? (When / What)

(10) From whom does he learn English? (whom/ whose)

(11) Who works in the cold? (Whom/Who)

(12) Why did Neti eat in a hotel last night? (Which / Why)

(13) Which book is yours? (Which / Whose)

(14) Why are they crying? (Why / What)

(15) How many pens do you buy every year? (How much / How many)

(16) How much water is there in the glass? (How much / Howmany) 

(17) When does your father sleep every night? (When / What)

(18) Whose father is a doctor? (Which / Whose)

(19) Which day is today? (Which / Who)

(20) With whom does Neti play carrom? (whose / whom)

Activity - 5

13. Prepare your timeline and write five sentences about yourself:
Time line
Years           Events
2006 -- Born at Ahmedabad
2010 -- Went to school
2014 -- Stood first in the class
2016 -- Won 100m race
Ans:-
1) I was born in 2006 in Ahmedabad.
2) I went to school for the first time in 2010. I used to enjoy the school.
3) I was very happy when I stood first in the class in 2014. I felt proud.
4) In 2016, I participated in a competition and won 100 m. race.

14. Write options for the given MCQS:
(1) How many districts are there in Gujarat?
(A) 20
(B) 31 
(C) 32 
(D) 33

(2) Which is the largest city in the state of Gujarat?
(A) Surat 
(B) Ahmedabad 
(C) Rajkot 
(D) Gandhinagar

(3) Which is the longest river in Gujarat ?
(A) Narmada 
(B) Tapi 
(C) Sabarmati 
(D) Vishwamitri

(4) Who discovered America?
(A) Columbus 
(B) Vasco de Gama 
(C) Amerigo Vespucci 
(D) Abraham Lincoln

(5) Where was Kaniyalal Munshi born?
(A) Ahmedabad 
(B) Surat 
(C) Baroda 
(D) Bharuch

15. Frame questions for the options given below:
(1) Which is the longest river in Gujarat?
(A) The Tapi 
(B) The Mahisagar 
(C) The Narmada 
(D) The Vatrak

(2) Who is the first Indian to go to the Moon?
(A) Kalpana Chawla 
(B) Sunita Williams 
(C) Rakesh Sharma 
(D) Yuri Gagarin

(3) Which of the following is the biggest in size?
(A) Computer 
(B) Laptop 
(C) Tablet 
(D) Mobile

(4) Who founded 'Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan'?
(A) Premanand 
(B) Narshinh Mehta 
(C) Kanaiyalal Munshi 
(D) Umashankar Joshi

(5) Which is a renewable source of energy? 
(A) Solar Energy 
(B) Oil 
(C) Petrol 
(D) Coal

(6) A liquid fuel used to fill in vehicles,
(A) CNG 
(B) PNG 
(C) LPG 
(D) Petrol 

(7) Where was Gandhiji born?
(A) Porbandar 
(B) Ahmedabad 
(C) Karamsad
(D) Nadiad

(8) Which is the largest city in the state of Gujarat?
(A) Junagadh 
(B) Ahmedabad 
(C) Surat 
(D) Kutch