English Summary - ABC

Summary: The poem ' The Green Grass Growing All Round'  is a cumulative, rhythmic nursery rhyme that describes a natural scene in layers. It begins with a tree standing on the ground, surrounded by green grass, and then adds more elements step by step: a limb on the tree, a bough on the limb, a nest on the bough, and finally, eggs in the nest. Each verse builds on the previous one, emphasizing the interconnectedness of nature, while the repeated line about the 'green grass growing all around' creates a soothing, circular rhythm that reinforces the beauty and continuity of the natural world. Exercises A. Questions Look carefully at the five stanzas of the poem again. 1. Which lines are repeated in each stanza? Answer: The lines that are repeated in every stanza are: “The [new item] … the prettiest [item] you ever did see;” “And the green grass growing all around, And the green grass growing all around.” Also, parts of the previous items’ description are repeated, e.g., “...

Summary: The story is about a clever and brave young man named Amin, who sets out from a Persian city in search of work, carrying only a raw egg and a lump of salt. One evening, while crossing a stony plain, he encounters a terrifying Ghul, a giant demon as tall as a tree. Despite having nothing to defend himself, Amin faces the Ghul boldly and uses his wit to challenge the demon. He tricks the Ghul into trying to crush an egg and a lump of salt, pretending they are stones, making the demon believe that Amin is incredibly strong. The Ghul, intrigued and confused, invites Amin to his cave. While at the cave, Amin pretends to sleep and listens carefully for the Ghul’s snores. Seizing the opportunity, Amin hides a sack of rice in his bed so that when the Ghul strikes the bed, he believes he is hitting Amin. Using clever deception, Amin convinces the Ghul that even the blows of a huge stick felt like gentle taps, frightening the demon so much that he runs away. When the Ghul returns with...

Summary: The poem ' The Letter'  vividly captures the innocent joy and meticulous care of a child as they write a letter to their mother, the person they love most. The child begins by thoughtfully noting the date and address, and addresses the letter warmly with 'Dearest Mummy,' showing affection right from the start. Every action in the letter-writing process is described with attention to detail: the child writes slowly to keep the handwriting neat, carefully uses pink blotting paper to dry the ink, and continues writing on the next page until all thoughts are expressed. To conclude the letter, the child adds ten kisses, symbolizing love and affection, before preparing the envelope and placing a stamp. Finally, with excitement and a sense of accomplishment, the child runs to the post-box and sends the letter, reflecting both the care and anticipation involved in sending a heartfelt message. The poem beautifully conveys themes of love, thoughtfulness, and the simple p...

Summary:  Postbox Number by Nicholas Horsburgh is a short story about Mr Broadman, the headmaster of St George’s School, who suffers constant problems with mail delivery because many nearby places share the name “George.” He repeatedly receives letters and parcels meant for a bakery, a cycle repair shop, and a beauty salon. Tired of the confusion, Mr Broadman applies for a postbox number. However, delays and misunderstandings continue, and he later discovers that the postbox number and key were sent to the postbox itself. After finally receiving another key, the problem is resolved, and his mail is no longer mixed up with that of the other “Georges.” Exercises A. Questions 1. What was Mr Broadman's problem? Answer:  Mr Broadman’s problem was that he kept receiving letters and parcels meant for other places with the name “George” because there were many “Georges” in the same area. 2. How many Georges were there? Answer: There were five Georges: St George’s School, St George...

Summary: The poem “Picnic Time” by Colin Ash beautifully captures the excitement and simple pleasures of spending a day outdoors on a picnic. It portrays a joyful occasion when friends gather together to enjoy each other’s company and the beauty of nature. The poem describes a variety of activities that make a picnic special, from running, skipping, and dancing in green meadows to getting drenched playfully in a brook. It emphasizes moments of relaxation as well, such as sipping warming tea, reading a storybook, and watching clouds float peacefully across the sky. The poem also highlights the importance of friendship, laughter, and sharing, showing that a picnic is a time for jokes, cheerful conversation, and harmony, leaving no space for quarrels or sadness. It even extends the joy of giving to nature, as the poet mentions sharing daily bread with birds at dusk. Finally, the poem ends on a comforting note, as everyone returns home, tired but happy, ready to rest and dream of the da...