AN ALIN HAND CHAPTER 1 THE T INY TEACHER 7th class

  

1.How long does it take for a grub to become a complete ant?

Answer:The grubs take in three to six weeks to become cocoons and then to be a complete ant.

2.Why do the worker ants carry the grubs about?

Answer:The grubs are carried about daily for airing, exercise and sunshine.

3.What jobs are new ants trained for?

Answer:The new ants learn their duties from old ants as workers, soldiers, builders, cleaners, etc.

4.Name some other creaturers that live in anthills?

Answer: We can learn from the tiny ants the lessons of hard work, sense of duty and discipline, cleanliness, loyalty and care for the young ones. These lessons are necessary for the happiness and smooth working of the society.

5. Mention three things we can learn from the ‘tiny teacher’. Give reasons for choosing these items

Answer: We can learn from the tiny ants the lessons of hard work, sense of duty and discipline, cleanliness, loyalty and care for the young ones. These lessons are necessary for the happiness and smooth working of the society.

 2.Complete the following  poem with world from the box below.Then recite the poem.

Solders live in barracks

And bird in __________

Much lick a snake that rests

In a ____________. No horse is able

To sleep except in a ___________

And dog live well

Mind you only in a ____________

To say he to an ant if you will

You may have to climb an ______________

 

Answer:

(a) nests
(b) hole
(c) stable
(d) kennel
(e) anthill.

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