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Chapter 1 Three Questions
Once upon a time, there was a certain king who knew he would never fail if he knew the answers to his three questions. These questions were : What is the right time to begin something? Which people should he listen to? What is the most important thing for him to do?
To find the answers, he sent messengers throughout the kingdom, promising a large sum of money to the correct person. Many wise men came but failed because there were different answers to all the questions which made him dissatisfied with the answers. Then, he decided to get his answers from a hermit who was known for his wisdom. The hermit who lived in the woods, had never left the woods and had never met anyone but simple people. With this much information, he decided to dress up ordinarily to meet him. Before reaching his hut, the king left his horse with his bodyguard and went on alone. When he reached the hut, he saw the hermit digging the ground in front of his hut.
The hermit greeted the king and continued digging. He was an old and weak man. The king asked him the answers of his three questions. However, the hermit didn’t answer. He just kept on digging. The king then took his spade from him and dug. The hermit thanked him. After digging two beds, the king repeated his questions. However, instead of answering him, he asked for the spade so that he could dig. But the king did not give him the spade and continued to dig. The sun set. The king stood up and asked the hermit if he would answer his questions. If not, then he would go home. Then, someone came running. It was a bearded man, who had pressed his hands against his stomach, from where blood was flowing.
The king and the hermit treated him and then, the bleeding stopped. After regaining consciousness, the bearded man apologised to the king and explained who he was. Actually, the bearded man was the king’s enemy and sought revenge from him as the king had once seized his brother’s property and had put him to death. However, the king had saved his life, and so the man declared himself to be his most faithful servant.
After the conversation with the bearded man was over, he went to the hermit and repeated his questions. The hermit replied that the king had got his answers already, and to clear his doubts, he gave the answers. The most important time is ‘now’, the most necessary person is the person you are with at a particular moment, and the most important business is to do that person good.
- Chapter 2 A Gift of Chappals
- Chapter 3 Gopal and the Hilsa Fish
- Chapter 4 The Ashes that Made Trees Bloom
- Chapter 5 Quality
- Chapter 6 Experts Detectives
- Chapter 7 The Invention of Vita - Wonk
- Chapter 8 Fire Friend and Foe
- Chapter 9 A Bicycle in Good Repair
- Chapter 10 The Story of Cricket
Popular Questions of Class 7 English - Honeycomb
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What were the hermit’s answers to the three questions? Write each answer separately. Which answer do you like most, and why?
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How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man?
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Why did the king want to know answers to three questions?
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Imagine you are the king. Narrate the incident of your meeting the hermit. Begin like this: The wise men answered my questions, but I was not satisfied with their answers. One day I decided to go and meet the hermit...
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(i) Who was the bearded man?
(ii) Why did he ask for the king’s forgiveness? - Q:-
1. Match items in List A with their meanings in List B.
fainted: lost consciousnessA. B
(i) wounded. got up from sleep
(ii) awoke. give back(iii) forgive. small patches ofground for plants
(iv) faithful. severely injured
(v) pity. pardon
(vi) beds. loyal
(vii) return. feel sorry for
Use any three of the above words in sentences of your own. You may change the form of the word. - Q:-
(i) After a very long spell of heat, the weather is at last. (ii) We have no right to people who do small jobs.
(iii) Nitin has always his uncle, who is a self-made man.
(iv) The police are the matter thoroughly.
(v) If you want to go out, I will the children for you.
(vi) I promise to on your brother when I visit Lucknow next.
(vi) when you are crossing the main road. - Q:-
Why was the king advised to go to magicians?
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How does Ravi get milk for the kitten?
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Each of the following sentences has two blanks. Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of the word given in brackets.
He has to help me. Do you think
he will remember his ? (promise)
He has promised to help me. Do you think he will remember his promise?
(i) The said that only fresh evidence would make him change his .(judge)
(ii) I didn’t notice any serious of opinion among the debaters, although they from one another over small points. (differ)
(iii) It’s a fairly simple question to ,but will you accept my as final? (answer)
(iv) It isn’t that should always be the mother of invention. (necessary)
(v) Hermits are men. How they acquire their no one can tell. (wise)
(vi) The committee has to make Jagdish captain of the team. The is likely to please everyone. (decide)
(vii) Asking for is as noble as willingness to . (forgive)
Recently Viewed Questions of Class 7 English - Honeycomb
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Each of the following sentences has two blanks. Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of the word given in brackets.
He has to help me. Do you think
he will remember his ? (promise)
He has promised to help me. Do you think he will remember his promise?
(i) The said that only fresh evidence would make him change his .(judge)
(ii) I didn’t notice any serious of opinion among the debaters, although they from one another over small points. (differ)
(iii) It’s a fairly simple question to ,but will you accept my as final? (answer)
(iv) It isn’t that should always be the mother of invention. (necessary)
(v) Hermits are men. How they acquire their no one can tell. (wise)
(vi) The committee has to make Jagdish captain of the team. The is likely to please everyone. (decide)
(vii) Asking for is as noble as willingness to . (forgive) - Q:-
What were the hermit’s answers to the three questions? Write each answer separately. Which answer do you like most, and why?
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What suggestions were made in answer to the third question?
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What is the secret that Meena shares with Mridu inthe backyard
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In answer to the second question, whose advice did the people say would be important to the king?
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Discuss in small groups
1.If you want to give away something of your own to the needy, would it be better to ask your elders first?2.Is there someone of your age in the family who is very talkative? Do you find her/him interesting and impressive or otherwise? Share your ideas with others in the group.
3.Has Rukku Manni done exactly the same as the children? In your opinion, then, is it right for one party to blame the other?
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The king forgave the bearded man. What did he do to show his forgiveness?
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Speak to five adults in your neighbourhood. Ask them the following questions (in any language they are comfortable in). Then come back and share your findings with the class.
(i) Do they buy their provisions packed in plastic packets at a big store, or loose, from a smaller store near their house?
(ii) Where do they buy their footwear? Do they buy branded footwear, or footwear made locally? What reasons do they have for their preference?
(iii) Do they buy ready-made clothes, or buy cloth and get their clothes stitched by a tailor? Which do they think is better? - Q:-
Who does he say the kitten’s ancestors are? Do youbelieve him?
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(i) How did the spirit of the dog help the farmer first?
(ii) How did it help him next?