Read the incomplete sentences. Discuss with your friends and complete them.
Madhu shared his food with the old man because ____
Madhu shared his food with the old man because he felt sorry for him and wanted to be kind.
Madhu was happy because ____
Madhu was happy because the old man granted him a wish to ask for anything from the banyan tree.
After eating fruits, Madhu asked for savouries because ____
After eating fruits, Madhu asked for savouries because he got bored eating only fruits and wanted to eat something different.
Madhu asked for water because ____
Madhu asked for water because he suddenly got hiccups while eating and was desperate for water to stop them.
Explanation
(1) The chapter states that 'Madhu felt sorry for him and shared his food with him.' This shows Madhu's kind and generous nature. (2) The chapter mentions that after the old man's blessing, 'Madhu felt very happy' because he could wish for different types of food from the tree. (3) The chapter shows that 'After some time, he got bored. Then he thought of colourful fruits.' and later 'He got bored eating only fruits. He asked for savouries.' (4) The chapter describes that 'As he was eating, he suddenly got hiccups. He wanted water.' and 'He was now desperate for water.'