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In the heart of rural Bengal, there was a small village named Sundarpur, where the rhythm of life followed the changing seasons. The villagers, mostly farmers, lived close to nature and shared a deep respect for their traditions. Among them was a young boy named Rajib, whose curiosity about the world beyond the village was insatiable.
Rajib spent hours listening to stories told by the village elders about distant cities, great rivers, and ancient temples. Though his family had little money, Rajib dreamed of becoming a teacher and bringing knowledge to his village. He believed education could break the cycle of poverty and open doors to new opportunities.
Every evening, after finishing his daily chores, Rajib would sit under the banyan tree with a worn-out book in hand, studying by the faint light of a lantern. His determination inspired other children to follow his example, and soon a small group gathered to learn from him.
One day, the village faced a severe drought. Crops withered, and the river ran dry. Many families considered leaving Sundarpur, but Rajib encouraged them to stay hopeful and work together to find solutions. His belief in unity and education strengthened the community's spirit.
Through collective efforts and persistence, the villagers dug wells and adopted new farming techniques. Gradually, life returned to normal, and Sundarpur flourished once again. Rajib’s dream of transforming his village through knowledge was becoming a reality, proving that even the smallest spark can ignite great change.
✅ Questions (1 mark each):
Comprehension (6 marks)
What was the name of the village?
a) Nischindipur
b) Sundarpur
c) Shantiniketan
d) Haridwar
What was Rajib’s dream?
a) To become a farmer
b) To become a doctor
c) To become a teacher
d) To travel abroad
How did Rajib study every evening?
a) Under a street lamp
b) Under the banyan tree by lantern light
c) In a school building
d) In his room with electricity
What natural disaster affected the village?
a) Flood
b) Drought
c) Earthquake
d) Cyclone
How did the villagers respond to the crisis?
a) They left the village
b) They gave up hope
c) They dug wells and adopted new techniques
d) They blamed Rajib
What qualities of Rajib helped the village?
a) Wealth and power
b) Determination and belief in education
c) Anger and stubbornness
d) Laziness and silence
Grammar (5 marks)
Identify the tense: Rajib encouraged them to stay hopeful.
a) Present perfect
b) Past simple
c) Present continuous
d) Past perfect
Choose the correct passive voice: Villagers dug wells.
a) Wells are dug by villagers.
b) Wells were dug by villagers.
c) Wells have been dug by villagers.
d) Wells dug by villagers.
Pick the correct conjunction: Rajib studied and inspired others.
a) Rajib
b) studied
c) and
d) others
Identify the pronoun in: He believed education could break poverty.
a) education
b) break
c) He
d) poverty
Choose the correct preposition: Dreamed ___ becoming a teacher.
a) for
b) of
c) at
d) by
Vocabulary (4 marks)
What does “insatiable” mean?
a) Easily satisfied
b) Impossible to satisfy
c) Lazy
d) Uninterested
What is the synonym of “persistence”?
a) Giving up
b) Patience and perseverance
c) Anger
d) Forgetfulness
What is the opposite of “hopeful”?
a) Positive
b) Desperate
c) Optimistic
d) Confident
What does “ignite” mean here?
a) To put out
b) To start or cause something
c) To break
d) To hide
✅ Answer Key:
b) Sundarpur
c) To become a teacher
b) Under the banyan tree by lantern light
b) Drought
c) They dug wells and adopted new techniques
b) Determination and belief in education
b) Past simple
b) Wells were dug by villagers.
c) and
c) He
b) of
b) Impossible to satisfy
b) Patience and perseverance
b) Desperate
b) To start or cause something
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