Wisdom Paves the Way
Class 8 · English · 21 Questions
Why do we seek advice of the elderly in our family? Share your thoughts with your classmates and teacher.
Knowledge is about learning facts and information, while wisdom is about using that knowledge with good judgement. Work in pairs. Read the following situations and classify each one as either 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'.
Complete the following sentences with suitable reasons. One example has been done for you.
Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.
Dev Datt: Ten days are but a short span in the grand scheme of things. We may still have many more roads to wander before we find employment befitting all four of us.
Ram Datt: If only we could secure an audience with the King of Ujjain. I am confident he would recognise our talents and appoint us to his service.
Shiv Datt: I share your belief.
Dev Datt: Indeed, we ought to be united in this hope. That is why we press on towards Ujjain.
Har Datt: (Pausing thoughtfully) Gaining an audience with the King is no simple task. We need to devise a strategy.
Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.
KING : (To the four men) You have demonstrated remarkable intelligence and the ability to see beyond the obvious. Such minds are rare and highly valued in my court. I extend to you the honour of becoming my advisers. Your counsel shall guide my decisions, and your wisdom shall be a beacon for my kingdom. What do you say to my offer?
RAM DATT: (Stepping forward) Your Highness, it is an honour we had not dared to dream of.
What does the dusty road leading to Ujjain tell us about the challenges of the young men's journey?
Why did the merchant become suspicious of the four men? What does this tell us about him?
How do the four young men's observations about the camel serve as a turning point in the play?
Why did the King believe the four young men and not the merchant?
How does the capability of the four young men make them suitable to become advisors?
Why does the merchant feel ashamed for accusing the four young men of stealing his camel? Explain in your own words.
Complete the sentences by filling in the noun form of the textual words given in the brackets.
Match the expressions in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.
Now, make sentences using any five of the expressions from Column 1.
Match the highlighted words in the sentences in Column 1 with the functions they express in Column 2.
Complete the following story with modal verbs in the box given below by using the clues from the functions given within brackets.
An old man, known for his wisdom, lived in a small village. One day, a young boy asked him, 'How 1. ____ (ability) I become wise like you?' The old man smiled and said, 'Wisdom 2.____ (necessity) be earned through patience. You 3. ____ (suggestion) listen, more than you speak.' The boy thought for a while and replied, 'It 4. ____ (weak possibility) take years, but I'll try.' The old man nodded. 'You 5.____ (obligation) learn from your mistakes too. Wisdom 6. ____ (possibility) come slowly, but it always arrives for those who seek it.' The boy knew he 7. ____ (ability) become wise if he followed the old man's advice.
Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs. You may take clues from the highlighted words.
You will listen to four people sharing their thoughts on why they enjoy witty characters in stories. As you listen, match statements 1–6 given below to the speakers (i)–(iv). There are two statements you do not need.
You have observed that the kutcha road leading to your colony is in a very bad condition due to heavy rains. The potholes are dangerous for people and can lead to accidents. They also serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes as there is stagnant water all around. Write a letter of complaint to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation or the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat to look into the matter and take necessary action.
Staging a play requires creativity, organisation, and teamwork. Present the enactment of the play 'Wisdom Paves the Way' with the help of the steps you have just read. Ensure you use the correct intonation and sentence stress.