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Read and Understand

A. The following sentences have some errors. Correct the sentences by replacing the
underlined words with those from the poem.

1. I must not open my window.

When going to read.

2. I must brush my bath flannel.

And iron all I know.

B. Write Yes for correct and No for incorrect sentences.

1. A wise child must do whatever he/she wants to do.

2. A wise child must not shout like a demon.

3. According to the poet, a wise child must dislike what is noble.

4. The poet wants to say that a wise child would keep good health.

C. Answer these questions.

1. What should a child do to be happy and quick on his/her toes?

2. How should a child sit, stand and walk, according to the poet?

3. How should a child take a bath?

4. Mention any three things that a child must not do. (Stanza 4)

5. ‘And mean all my prayers.’ What do you understand from this line at the end of
the poem?

Think and Answer • Critical Thinking

I must love what is noble

And do what is kind,

I must strengthen my body

And tidy my mind!

A. Explain the lines given above.

Do you think it is important to do so?

B. If the poet does all that he has explained in the poem, how will he benefit? (Last stanza)

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