The Snail Additional questions and answers

Ch 8 – The Snail Additional questions and answers

Content Structure

Additional questions and answers
- A. Multiple choice questions & answers (MCQs)
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. True or false
- D. Complete the sentences
- E. Questions and Answers
Grammar
- A. Change the sentences into questions
- B. Transform the sentences from statement to question

Additional questions and answers

A. Multiple choice questions & answers (MCQs) [1 mark each]

1. Where does the snail stick easily?
(a) Wall
(b) Grass
(c) Leaf
(d) All of the above

Ans: (d) All of the above

2. What is the meaning of the “treasure” according to the poem?
(a) A box
(b) Gold and silver
(c) His shell
(d) Relatives

Ans: (c) His shell

3. Where does the snail take shelter when it is in danger?
(a) Shell
(b) Water
(c) Hole
(d) House

Ans: (a) Shell

4. What protects the snail during a storm?
(a) His shell
(b) A tree
(c) A rock
(d) A hole

Ans: (a) His shell

5. What scares the snail?
(a) Falling
(b) Losing his shell
(c) Being touched
(d) Loud sounds

Ans: (c) Being touched

6. Where does the snail rest?
(a) Garden
(b) Ground
(c) Shell
(d) Wall

Ans: (c) Shell

7. What quality of the snail is shown when it sticks strongly to a surface?
(a) Laziness
(b) Strength and confidence
(c) Fearfulness
(d) Carelessness

Ans: (b) Strength and confidence

8. What does the snail stick to?
(a) Water
(b) Air
(c) Different surfaces
(d) Other animals

Ans: (c) Different surfaces

9. What are the snail’s feelings about being alone?
(a) Sad and angry
(b) Happy and satisfied
(c) Tired and bored
(d) Scared and nervous

Ans: (b) Happy and satisfied

B. Fill in the blanks [1 mark each]

1. The snail dwells __________ (alone/family/friends).
Ans: The snail dwells alone.

2. The snail sticks close to fruit or a ____________ (roof/wall/well).
Ans: The snail sticks close to fruit or a wall.

3. The snail sticks to any surface without fear of ____________ (falling/sticking/breaking).
Ans: The snail sticks to any surface without fear of falling.

4. The shell allows the snail to ______________ (bite/hide/ride).
Ans: The shell allows the snail to hide.

5. The snail sticks ____________ to a wall. (wide/close/near)
Ans: The snail sticks close to a wall.

6. Danger is imminent during a _____________(storm/thunder/sky).
Ans: Danger is imminent during a storm.

7. The snail carries its ___________ (shell/body/food) everywhere he goes.
Ans: The snail carries its shell everywhere he goes.

C. True or false [1 mark each]

1. The snail sticks close to the roof of the house. (False)
S/S: The snail sticks close to grass, a leaf, a fruit, or a wall.

2. The shell protects the snail all kinds of danger.(True)
S/S: The shell protects the snail from all kinds of danger, such as storms, and provides him with a safe and secure shelter.

3. The snail depends on others for his safety. (False)
S/S: The snail depends only on himself for safety and protection.

4. The snail lived alone everywhere and never complained. (True)
S/S: The snail lived alone, always depending on himself, and never complained about living alone.

5. The snail was not pleased about his treasure.(False)
S/S: The snail was well satisfied to be his own whole treasure.

D. Complete the following sentences [1 mark each]

1. The snail hides safely inside its shell.
2. The snail sticks close to walls and doesn’t fear falling.
3. When danger is near, the snail quickly hides inside its shell.
4. If the snail feels a small touch, it quickly pulls into its shell.
5. The snail’s shell is its treasure.
6. The shell protects the snail from the danger.
7. The snail shows us that quietness can also be a form of strength.

E. Questions and Answers [5 marks each]

1. How is the snail’s life shown in the poem?
Ans: The poet shows the simple and peaceful life of a snail that moves across grass, leaves, fruits, or walls without any fear of falling. Its shell is described as a treasure house that keeps it safe and protects it from storms, bad weather, and all kinds of danger. It always lives alone and never complains about being alone.

2. How did the snail take care of himself and stay happy?
Ans: The snail was satisfied with itself because it lived alone in its strong shell and never complained about being alone. It knew it had to take care of itself by staying safe inside its shell when danger came. Even when life was difficult, it stayed happy because it understood that complaining would only make it feel sad.

3. Why does the snail hide inside his shell?
Ans: The snail shrinks into its shell because it is safe and protects it from storms, bad weather and all kinds of danger. It trusts its shell to keep it safe and to provide comfort and security, so it does not feel any fear while hiding inside it.

4. What does the poet show about the snail’s way of living?
Ans: The poem “The Snail,” written by William Cowper, describes the private life of a snail. It protects itself during times of danger by hiding inside its shell and lives alone without complaining. Through this poem, the poet helps us closely observe how the snail lives quietly, safely, and independently within its small world.

5. Why is the snail not afraid of falling, and what does it show about it?
Ans: The snail is not afraid of falling because it can stick tightly to many surfaces like walls, fruits, leaves, and grass. Wherever it moves, it holds on strongly with its body. This shows that the snail is brave, steady, and very careful in keeping itself safe.

6. How does the snail react quickly and protect himself?
Ans: The snail is a very sensitive creature that can feel even the slightest touch and quickly pulls its whole body into its strong shell, covering itself tightly. Its quick reaction shows its strength, alertness, and how much it cares about its own safety and comfort.

Grammar

A. Change the following sentences into questions [1 mark each]

1. Akbar ruled India.
Ans: Did Akbar rule India?

2. The tall girl is her sister.
Ans: Which girl is her sister?

3. His father is eighty years old.
Ans: How old is his father?

4. He wants two boys to complete the work.
Ans: How many boys does he want to complete the work?

5. She was reading then.
Ans: What was she doing then?

6. He waited for you for two hours.
Ans: How long did he wait for you?

7. The children are playing in the park.
Ans: Where are the children playing?

8. He will come at 4 PM.
Ans: When will he come?

9. He returns home on Saturday.
Ans: When does he return home?

10. It is my favorite pen.
Ans: Which is your favorite pen?

B. Transform the following sentences from statement to question [1 mark each]

1. St: Everybody wants to be happy.
Qn: Who wants to be happy?

2. St: Everybody knows him.
Qn: Who knows him?

3. St: She writes a letter every Sunday.
Qn: What does she write every Sunday?

4. St: This river flows into the sea.
Qn: Where does this river flow?

5. St: All the students attended the meeting.
Qn: Who attended the meeting?

6. St: Nobody can lift this heavy stone.
Qn: Can anybody lift this heavy stone?

7. St: He completed his work before sunset.
Qn: When did he complete his work?

8. St: They celebrated the festival with great joy.
Qn: How did they celebrate the festival?

9. St: The cat sleeps on the sofa.
Qn: Where does the cat sleep?

10. St: The sun rises in the east.
Qn: Where does the sun rise?