Rani Abbakka
Class 7 · English · 13 Questions
Solve the riddle given below and share your answer with your classmates and the teacher.
She was a queen who led the fight, She fought for her country and her right. With a shining sword in her hand, Her son on her back in a cloth band Remembered as a warrior grand, She died defending her beloved Motherland. Who is she?
Think of any other women warriors who made a significant contribution to India's struggle for Independence. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
Match the words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. vassal (n) | (i) extreme anger |
| 2. coronation (n) | (ii) take hold of suddenly or forcibly |
| 3. successor (n) | (iii) happen in a violent way |
| 4. rash (adj.) | (iv) acting or doing something without thinking about the consequences |
| 5. sovereign country (n) | (v) association or partnership |
| 6. league (n) | (vi) a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen |
| 7. wrath (n) | (vii) fearless |
| 8. seize (v) | (viii) capture |
| 9. resolve (n) | (ix) a country with a government having complete authority |
| 10. raged (v) | (x) a country/state that is controlled by a more powerful country and has to pay money when needed |
| 11. decisive (adj.) | (xi) a person who succeeds another |
| 12. apprehended (v) | (xii) take revenge for |
| 13. dauntless (adj) | (xiii) showing the ability to make decisions effectively |
| 14. avenge (v) | (xiv) determination |
Complete the table given below based on your understanding of the story. An example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1. Ullal had been captured by the Portuguese. | (i) Ullal had to pay a tribute to the colonial power. |
| 2. | (ii) Rani Abbakka's husband Veera Narsimha felt it was a hasty decision. |
| 3. Veera Narsimha ordered the soldiers to stop Rani Abbakka when she said she would not be frightened by the Portuguese. | (iii) |
| 4. Rani Abbakka addressed a meeting of rajas for their support, who felt they would be no match for the Portuguese army and their power. | (iv) |
| 5. | (v) Rani Abbakka in turn attacked the Portuguese Fort. |
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
Portuguese envoy: Our Governor has sent me to remind you that the annual tribute from Ullal is long overdue and...
Rani Abbakka: We are a sovereign country. We don't pay tribute to Portugal. And we don't take orders from the Portuguese!
Portuguese envoy: Your Majesty, you will regret your stand.
Abbakka ordered merchant ships to be built and in alliance with the Zamorin of Kozhikode, she defied the Portuguese and established a hugely profitable trading relation with Arabia.
Answer the following questions.
Fill in the blanks with 'ie' or 'ei' for the following words.
- c__ling 2. bel__ve 3. th__f 4. ach__ve 5. perc__ve
- prot__n 7. soc__ty 8. sh__ld 9. w__ght 10. fr__nd
Study the highlighted word in the following sentence from the text. '...; and Bangadi too may have to face their wrath.' Was the initial letter 'w' pronounced? There are many words in the English language where certain letters are not pronounced but are spelt. They are called 'silent letters'. For example: campaign, knowledge, pneumonia, honour, calm Now, find more words with silent letters.
Read the following expressions from the text. laughing stock, last laugh Use the dictionary page given below to find the meanings of the following. burst out laughing, don't make me laugh, laugh until you cry, have a good laugh. Now, use these expressions in sentences of your own.
Rewrite the following sentences in direct speech to indirect speech. Remember to make the necessary changes.
- The teacher said, 'Women of valour have made significant contributions throughout history.' The teacher remarked that ___.
- 'I enjoy reading historical novels,' said Smitha. Smitha shared that ___.
- The captain said to the coach, 'Our team won the championship last year.' The captain told the coach that ___.
- The class teacher said, 'Please turn off the lights when you leave.' The class teacher requested ___.
- 'Finish the work before dinner,' said mother to Ravi. Mother advised ___.
- The vet said to the pet owner, 'Take the dog for a walk.' The vet instructed ___.
Read the conversation between the Captain and the team. Captain: We need to focus on our strategy for the final match. Player: I have some ideas on how we can improve our strategy. Captain: Make sure to share those ideas with the team during practice.
Complete the following paragraph by transforming the dialogue in the indirect form of speech. The Captain remarked that 1. ___. To which one of the players replied that 2. ___. The Captain advised the player to 3. ___.
Some of the words from the story 'Rani Abbakka' are given in the table below. Work in pairs and pronounce these words by referring to the notes given below. Emphasise the highlighted syllable. Remember, single syllable (monosyllabic) words do not have any stress.
| Words | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. vassal (n) | va-sul (two syllables) | The /a/ sound in va is similar to van. The word vassal rhymes with apple. |
| 2. successor (n) | suhk·seh·suh (three syllables) | The /r/ sound in the end of the word is not pronounced. |
| 3. rash (adj.) | rash (monosyllabic) | The /a/ sound is similar to rat. |
| 4. league (n) | leeg (monosyllabic) | Use the long-ee sound, as in see d. |
| 5. wrath (n) | roth (monosyllabic) | The -w is silent. |
| 6. seize (v) | seez (monosyllabic) | Not to be confused with 'size'. |
| 7. resolve (n) | ri-zolv (two syllables) | The -s becomes the /z/ sound. |
India's past was heroic, and at present, the pace of her development is inspiring. Women play a significant role in it. These women are around us, inspiring us all the time. With these thoughts, write a conversation between two students, Pratap and Tarana, discussing the role played by women in forming India's identity as a strong nation.