English Question Answers Chapter 1.3 – The Wild Boar and the Fox Class 6 Maharashtra Board

3. Listen carefully and answer the questions orally using only one word or phrase.

(1) One day a wild boar was sharpening his tusks against the bark of a tree. What was the boar doing?

➤ Sharpening his tusks.

(2) He was doing it carefully. How was he doing it ?

➤ Carefully.

(3) There lived a fox in the same forest. Who lived in the same forest ?

➤ A fox.

(4) When the fox saw the wild boar, he decided to tease him. Who saw the wild boar? What did he decide to do ?

➤ The fox saw him and decided to tease him.

(5) But the boar did not pay any attention to him. Did the boar pay any attention to him ?

➤ No, he ignored him.

4. Match the Words in ‘A’ and ‘B’

5. Guess the Speaker – Wild Boar or Fox?

✔ “I have invited some friends for a party this evening. I must tidy up the house before 4.00 pm.” → Fox
✔ “I have to catch a 7.00 am train tomorrow. I need to pack my bag tonight.” → Wild Boar
✔ “These ants are so stupid. All the time they are busy collecting food.” → Fox
✔ “Sister, thank you for the laddoos. Now, give me a hammer so that I can break them.” → Wild Boar

6. Animal Idioms – Learn the Following

✔ As sly as a fox → Very clever and tricky
✔ As quiet as a mouse → Very silent
✔ As strong as an ox → Very strong
✔ As brave as a lion → Very courageous
✔ As busy as a bee → Always working
✔ As proud as a peacock → Feeling very important

7. Find Suitable Objects for Action Words

8. Answer the ‘Why’ Questions

✔ Why are you reading this story?

➤ I like it. / It is interesting.

✔ Why are you crying?

➤ I am sad. / I hurt my knee.

✔ Why are you laughing?

➤ The joke was funny. / My friend said something silly.

✔ Why are you sitting on the table?

➤ There is no chair. / I am playing a game.

✔ Why are you shouting?

➤ I am excited. / I want someone to hear me.

9. Complete the ‘Why’ Questions Based on the Situation