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In the quiet village of Majhergram, the days passed like gentle waves rolling over the fields of golden paddy. Among the villagers lived an elderly man named Ramkanta, known for his wisdom and kindness. Though his own family had long left for the city, Ramkanta stayed behind, tending to his small garden and watching over the village children as they played.
Ramkanta believed in the power of stories. Each evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, children would gather around him beneath the ancient neem tree. With a soft voice, he narrated tales of distant lands, heroes of old, and the mysteries of nature. His stories sparked imagination and taught lessons of courage, honesty, and compassion.
One monsoon evening, as the rain poured heavily, Ramkanta noticed a young girl sitting alone under the tree, shivering and drenched. She was new to the village, shy and afraid. Gently, Ramkanta invited her into his home, offering warm tea and a place by the fire. Through kindness and stories, he helped her feel at home, weaving the fabric of community and belonging.
In Majhergram, Ramkanta’s stories were more than just entertainment; they were threads that connected generations and hearts, reminding everyone that no matter where life takes us, the bonds of humanity remain strong.
Questions (1 mark each):
Comprehension (6 marks)
Where does the story take place?
a) A city
b) Majhergram village
c) A forest
d) A marketplace
Who is Ramkanta?
a) A young boy
b) An elderly man
c) A village chief
d) A teacher
What did Ramkanta do every evening?
a) Worked in the fields
b) Told stories to children
c) Went to the city
d) Slept early
What did Ramkanta believe stories could do?
a) Teach lessons and inspire imagination
b) Make children sleepy
c) Scare the children
d) Waste time
How did Ramkanta help the young girl?
a) Ignored her
b) Sent her away
c) Invited her home and gave tea
d) Told her to leave the village
What do the stories symbolize in the village?
a) Entertainment only
b) Connection and humanity
c) Wealth
d) Tradition only
Grammar (5 marks)
Identify the tense: Children would gather around him.
a) Present simple
b) Past simple
c) Past habitual (would + base verb)
d) Future simple
Pick the correct conjunction: Ramkanta was wise and kind.
a) Ramkanta
b) was
c) and
d) kind
Choose the correct pronoun: He helped her feel at home.
a) He
b) helped
c) her
d) home
Identify the article: He told stories beneath ___ ancient neem tree.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article
Choose the correct preposition: Stories are threads ___ generations.
a) on
b) between
c) that
d) for
Vocabulary (4 marks)
What does “drenched” mean?
a) Slightly wet
b) Very wet or soaked
c) Dry
d) Cold
What is a synonym for “kindness”?
a) Cruelty
b) Compassion
c) Anger
d) Laziness
What does “shy” mean?
a) Bold
b) Nervous or timid
c) Angry
d) Happy
What does “fabric” mean in the phrase “weaving the fabric of community”?
a) Cloth
b) A structure or connection
c) Money
d) Food
✅ Answer Key:
b) Majhergram village
b) An elderly man
b) Told stories to children
a) Teach lessons and inspire imagination
c) Invited her home and gave tea
b) Connection and humanity
c) Past habitual (would + base verb)
c) and
a) He
c) the
b) between
b) Very wet or soaked
b) Compassion
b) Nervous or timid
b) A structure or connection
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