The Wise Man-I | Class 7 | Lesson 2 | Exercises Question Answer | MPBSE

“The Wise Man-I” is a lesson of Class 7 Textbook of MPBSE. Here all the Exercises Questions are done by teachers.

1. Comprehension:

A) Answer the questions given below:

Answers:

1. Why did the horse trainer and his wife decide to sell the horse?
   Answers: They decided to sell the horse because it ate too much fodder, and they could not afford to feed it.
2. Where did Bhola go to sell the horse?
   Answers: Bhola went to the market to sell the horse.
3. Whom did he meet first?
   Answers: He met a man with a donkey first.
4. Why did Bhola think of buying a sheep?
   Answers: Bhola thought of buying a sheep because he believed his wife would like to have a sheep in place of a donkey.
5. What did the girl having the green mangoes ask the horse trainer?
   Answers: The girl asked the horse trainer if the hen laid eggs.

B) Tick the correct answer [ 3 ] true/false.

B) Tick the correct answer true/false.

1. Bhola’s wife was Asha. False
2. Bhola spent little money for feeding his horse. False
3. His wife loved to eat mango chutney. True
4. The girl had a basket full of green mangoes. True
5. Bhola gave the sheep to the girl in exchange for her green mangoes. False

2. Word Power:

(A) Write one word for these:

1. One who trains a horse: Horse trainer
2. One who looks after sheep: Shepherd
3. One who rides and controls an elephant: Mahout
4. The person who controls wild animals in a circus: Ringmaster

(B) Match the two columns:

3. Grammar in Use:

Combine the pairs of sentences given below using “who”

(a) The girl is wearing a red sweater.

(b) The girl is Sarita.

Example. The girl who is wearing a red sweater is Sarita.

1. (a) The girl is wearing a red sweater.
   (b) The girl is Sarita.
   Answer: The girl who is wearing a red sweater is Sarita.
2. (a) The boy is wearing a blue cap.
   (b) The boy is the tallest boy in the class.
   Answer: The boy who is wearing a blue cap is the tallest boy in the class.
3. (a) Seema studies in class VIII.
   (b) Seema is the most brilliant student of the class.
   Answer: Seema, who studies in class VIII, is the most brilliant student of the class.
4. (a) John is a good storyteller.
   (b) John is telling an interesting story.
   Answer: John, who is a good storyteller, is telling an interesting story.
5. (a) Gurmeet helps the boy.
   (b) The boy is blind.
   Answer: Gurmeet, who helps the boy, is helping the boy who is blind.

4. Let’s Talk:

(i) Sit in groups of 4-5 and make a list of domestic animals and birds.

Answer: (i) list of domestic animals:

1. Cow
2. Buffalo
3. Goat
4. Horse
5. Dog

(ii) list of domestic birds:

1. Hen
2. Duck
3. Pigeon
4. Parrot
5. Turkey

(ii) Compare your lists and discuss about their usefulness

• Cow & Buffalo: Provide milk.
• Goat: Provides milk and meat.
• Horse: Used for transport and farming.
• Dog: Guards the house.
• Hen & Duck: Provide eggs and meat.
• Pigeon: Used for messaging in olden times and for companionship.
• Parrot: A pet bird for companionship.
• Turkey: Provides meat.

Ask the following questions and fill up the table.

1. Which is the most commonly seen bird in your neighbourhood?
2. How many birds visit your neighbourhood regularly?
3. Do you know their names? Write at least two.
4. Which animals are seen near or in your home?
5. How are these useful to you? Write two things.

5. Let’s Write:

Write a paragraph using the group of words given below.

1. The horse trainer, market, sell, horse, buy, donkey.
2. Bhola, exchange, donkey, sheep, hen
3. a girl, hen, buy, green, mango.

Bhola, the horse trainer, went to the market to sell his horse. He wanted to buy a donkey in exchange for the horse, as it was less expensive to feed. Bhola then decided to exchange the donkey for a sheep, thinking it would be more useful for his wife. Later, he met a boy carrying a hen and exchanged the sheep for the hen. Finally, Bhola came across a girl carrying green mangoes. Knowing his wife loved mango chutney, he exchanged the hen for the basket of green mangoes. This series of exchanges brought him satisfaction as he returned home with something his wife would enjoy.

(b) Write a paragraph about mangoes, using the following:

clues: shade, fruit, green, ripe, sweet, sour, jelly, jam, pickle, juice.

Mangoes are delicious fruits that grow on large trees providing ample shade. They are available in different varieties, both green and ripe. Green mangoes are usually sour and are often used to make pickles and chutneys. Ripe mangoes, on the other hand, are sweet and juicy, making them a favorite summer treat. Mangoes are used to prepare a variety of products like mango jelly, jam, and juice, which are loved by people of all ages. Whether green or ripe, mangoes remain a versatile and delightful fruit.

6. Let’s Do It:

(A) Read the following sentences and rewrite them using ‘should’:

B) Now write more sentences using “We should do” and “We should not do”.