: Activity 1 :
Tick the correct alternative :
(i) When the warm sun has returned again, it is nice to
(a) sing out loud
(b) visit the still wood
(c) sail down the river
Ans : (b) visit the still wood
(ii) The sapling draws its sustenance from
(a) the blue sky
(b) rainwater
(c) earth’s loosened mould
Ans : (c) earth’s loosened mould
(iii) The birds
(a) glance quick in the bright sun
(b) sit on the branches of the trees
(c) peck at the grains from the ground
Ans : (a) glance quick in the bright sun
(iv) The green slope throws its shadow upon
(a) the mountain
(b) the hollows of the hills
(c) the sand dunes
Ans : (b) the hollows of the hills
: Activity 2 :
Complete the following sentences with information from the text :
(a) Spring is the season of blossoming of flowers.
(b) The coming-on of storms is foretold by marry-folded dark clouds.
(c) The birds move along the forest opening.
(d) The bright sunset fills the silver woods with light.
: Activity 3:
Answer the following questions :
Why do you think the poet ‘‘Loves the season well ? “
Ans: Because it is only one beauty which looks in natural spring season. It is just different enjoys to walk un forest during the spring season .The flowers glades are teeming with green leaves and In this season it is harvested .Birds also sing sweet songs and so The poet loves the season well.
: Activity 4 :
Fill in the chart with informa
tion from the text :
Who | Did what |
i) The first flower | springs in the forest. |
ii) The forest glades | are shining with bright. |
iii) The saplings | make its living from the loosen art mould. |
iv) The drooping trees | roam through stricken heart with winters cold. |
: Activity 5 :
Answer the following questions :
a) Why is it sweet to visit the wood during springtime ?
Ans: yes it is very sweet to walk in the wood during springtime because there is enjoyment to feel peaceful our body and mind .Flowers blossom in such situation. The trees are filled with leaves .The flowers glades are teeming with its shine forms. During this all birds are their wings look with multi coloured hence it is sweet to visit the wood at the time of spring season .
b) What does winter’s cold do to the tree?
Ans: Whenever winter’s cold falls hardly there are likely stricken towards hearts with chilly cold and so they fully wither.
c) What time of the Day do you think it is when “ The green slope throws its shadows in the hollows of the hills ?”
Ans: It’s sunset Day (period ) when the green slope throws it’s shadows in the hollows of the hills.
(d) Why do you think the poem is titled “An April Day”? Suggest an alternative title.
Ans: Because the poem describes a day in the month of April.
An alternative title may be “Sweet Spring”.