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  Class 10 English Solutions Supplementary             Chapter 4 The Aged Mother The Aged Mother Textual Questions A. Rearrange the sentences given below in the correct sequence. 1. The son made up his mind to take back his mother home. 2. A farmer decided to leave his old mother on top of a mountain. 3. The governor realized his mistake and abolished the law. 4. Once in Shining, a cruel ruler declared that all old people must be put to death. 5. Using the clever idea of his mother, the farmer made a rope of ashes. 6. When the farmer bade farewell, she advised him to return home with the aid of twigs. 7. Filled with dread, he hid his mother in his home. 8. The mother dropped the small twigs as markers on the way to help her son return. Answer: 4,2,8,6,1, 7, 5,3 4. Once in Shining, a cruel ruler declared that all old people must be put to death. 2. A farmer decided to leave his old mother on top of a mountain. 8. The mother dropped the small twigs as markers on the way to help her son r

  Class 10 English Solutions Poem Chapter 4                 The Ant and the Cricket The Ant and the Cricket Textual Questions A. Based on your understanding of the poem, read the following lines and answer the questions given below. 1. A silly young cricket accustomed to sing Through the warm, sunny months of gay summer and spring. (a) What was the routine of the cricket? (b) Name the seasons mentioned here. Answer: (a) The routine of the cricket was to sing and dance all through the warm sunny months. (b) The seasons mentioned here are summer and spring. 2. Began to complain when he found that, at home, His cupboard was empty, and winter was come. (a) Who does he refer to? (b) Why was his cupboard empty? Answer: (a) ‘He’ refers to the cricket. (b) His cupboard was empty because the cricket didn’t lay aside anything for winter. 3. Not a crumb to be found On the snow-covered ground; (a) What couldn’t he find on the ground? (b) Why was the ground covered with snow? Answer: (a) He couldn’