English Made Easy

  Funny Poem- The Crocodile by Roald Dahl After you have watched the video and understood the poem well, do try these comprehension questions. The answers are below so you can check your progress as well.  QUESTIONS ●1. Would it be true to say that Crocky- Wock was wicked? ●2. How many children does he like to eat for lunch every Saturday? ●3. Why does he smear the boys with mustard? ●4. Why does he not smear the girls with mustard? ●5. What does he smear the girls with? ●6. How many children has Crocky-Wock eaten so far- a few or many? ●7. What colour was Crocky-Wock? ●8. Were his teeth visible when he entered the room? ANSWERS ●1. Crocky-Wock was wicked. ●2. Crocky-Wock likes to eat six juicy children for lunch every Saturday. ●3. He smears the boys with mustard to make them hot. ●4. He does not smear the girls with mustard because mustard does not taste good with plaits and curls. ●5. He smears the girls with butterscotch and caramel. ●6. Crocky-Wock has eaten a few childre...

  Leisure  How do you spend your free time? How much free time do you have? Are you one of those many people who have no time to stop and admire nature? Here’s an interesting poem written by W H Davies, in which he criticizes all those who have no time to admire the beauty of nature. According to him, your life is not worthwhile if you are always rushing about from one place to another, always worried about the things you need to do, and taking care of various responsibilities. The poem Leisure, by W. H. Davies, has seven rhyming couplets. It is a short poem and one that is easy to understand. Questions 1. Which animals are known to stare a lot? 2. Which animals hide their nuts in grass? 3. ‘Full of care’ means        a) full of joy          b) full of worry Answers 1.  1.   Sheep and cows stare a lot. 2.    Squirrels hide their nuts in grass. 3.    Full of ...

  Here are the questions and answers for easy access QUESTIONS Would it be right to say that the king was conceited? Which word in the passage means ‘a covered passage with arches on one or both sides?’ Why did the king want to conquer God? Find a word in the passage which means the opposite of ‘real’. What was brightly colored and had a thousand eyes? Why did the king order for some thick blankets? Why did the king’s soldiers laugh? ANSWERS The king was conceited and thought only about himself.  An arcade is a covered passage with arches on one or both sides. The king wanted the priests to place statues of him on the altars of the churches. However, the priests refused to do that, saying that God was greater than the king. Hence the king decided to conquer God.  The opposite of ‘real’ is ‘artificial.’ The king’s ship was brightly coloured and had a thousand eyes.  The king ordered for some thick blankets to keep the mosquitoes away.  The king’s soldiers laughed...

IN THE DARK TOWER (Adapted from KIDNAPPED by R.L. Stevenson)   “Bring me the chest that’s at the top of the stairs,” he said. “Can I have a light, Sir?” said I. “No,” said he, very cunningly. “ There will be no lights in my house.” Out I went into the night. It had become darker than ever. I was glad to feel along the wall till I came to the door at the far end of the unfinished wing. I opened the door and stepped into the tower.  It was so dark inside, it seemed I could hardly breathe.  I began to feel my way in the dark. The steps were steep and narrow, but regular and solid. I kept close to the tower side and felt my way in the pitch darkness with a beating heart.  The house of Shaws stood full five storeys high. As I advanced, it seemed to me the stair grew airier. A sudden streak of lightning showed me that the steps were of unequal length. I got down on my hands and knees. As slowly as a snail, feeling every inch before me, and testing every stone, I continued ...