Dhyan Chand: Class-vi: Lesson-3 (Assam)

Here is a story about Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest hockey players the world has seen.

Dhyan Chand was one of the eminent Indian sports personalities who achieved world fame. Dhyan Chand attained international stature in the field of hockey and counted among the greatest sports legends.

Based on the theme 'sports', this lesson is the biography of the famous hockey player, Dhyan Chand.

Let's go to know the questions and answers.

Questions no-1.

Let's find out how much we have understood:

(a) With which other sportspersons is Dhyan Chand compared?

Answer: Pele and Muhammad Ali.

(b) Who was the leading master of Hockey when Dhyan Chand started his career?

Answer: The Europeans and Americans were the leading masters of hockey.

Answer: The turning point of his life came when he joined the British Indian Army at the age of 16.

(d) How did Dhyan Singh become Dhyan Chand?

Answer: He preferred to do his practice sessions at night after his duty hours. He often waited for the moon to come out so that the visibility in the field improved. His practice sessions coincided with the rising of the moon and so, Dhyan Singh came to be called Dhyan Chand by his fellow players.

(e) Where did Dhyan Chand win the title "hockey personality of the century"?

Answer: In 1936 Berlin Olympics Dhyan Chand won the title of "hockey personality of the century".

(f) What is his birthday celebrated as?

Answer: As National Sports Day.

(g) Why was he given the nicknames 'The Wizard' and 'The Magician of Hockey'?

Answer: He was given the nickname 'The Wizard' and 'The Magician of Hockey' for his superb ball control. In his twenty-three years sporting career, he scored a total of 570 goals in 15 matches.

Questions no-2.

There are six-paragraph in the lesson. Read the following headings and match them with the respective paragraphs:

(a) Recognition and awards received by Dhyan Chand.

Answer: Sixth

(b) Dhyan Chand's achievement in the international arena.

Answer: First

(d) Dhyan Chand's early life.

Answer: second

(e) Dhyan Chand's goals.

Answer: Fifth

(f) How Dhyan Singh became Dhyan Chand.

Answer: Third

Questions no-3.

Match the following parts with the correct information from the lesson:

(a) Dhyan Chand was born: came in 1928.

(b) He joined the British Indian Army: India's second gold in hockey.

(d) The 1932 Olympics brought: Dhyan Chand's autobiography.

(e) The goal is the name of: at the age of 16.

Answer:

(a) Dhyan Chand was born: ---in 1905.

(b) He joined the British Indian Army: --- at the age of 16.

(d) The 1932 Olympics brought:-- India's second gold in hockey.

(e) The goal is the name of:--Dhyan Chand's autobiography.

Questions no-4.

Let's check how much we have understood the lesson. Say whether the following statements about Dhyan Chand are true or false:

(a) Dhyan Singh came to be called Dhyan Chand.

(b) Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad in 1905.

(d) Dhyan Chand was a football player.

(e) India won the first Gold medal in Hockey in 1928.

(f) Dhyan Chand scored a total of 600 goals in 20 matches.

Answer:

(a) true

(b) true

(d) false

(e) true

(f) false

Questions no-5.

Arrange the letters to form words. You will find words from the lesson you have just read.
stautre, ledgens, praticec, visilibity, ceraer

Answer:

Stature, legends, practice, visibility, career

Questions no-6.

Work with a friend. Consult a dictionary and match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.

'A' 'B'

fame:- a person who is especially good at something

stature:- the state of being known by many people

legend:- the importance and respect that a person has because of his or her ability and achievement

visibility:- a very famous person especially in a particular field

wizard:- how far something can be seen

Answer:

Fame------ the importance and respect that a person has because of his or her ability and achievement.

Stature---- the state of being known by many people.

Legend---- a very famous person especially in a particular field.

Visibility-- how far something can be seen.

Wizard---- a person who is especially good at something.

Questions no-7.

Here is another exercise to practice the new words you have learned. Say the words aloud and match the words in column A with their synonymous in column B.

'A' 'B'

famous--------------grand

greatest------------sportsperson

joined--------------well-known

player--------------enlisted

splendid------------biggest

Answer:

Famous --well- known

Greatest-- biggest

Joined-- enlisted

Player-- sportsperson

Splendid--grand

Questions no-9.

Let's revise what we have just learned. In the table below, write down the verbs from the sentences you just read in the correct columns. One is done for you.

(a) Simple Past Tense

(b) Simple Present Tense

(d) Future Tense

Now make a few sentences using these verbs.

Answer:

(a) Simple Past Tense

Example: I read this book yesterday.

(b) Simple Present Tense

Example: I read in class vi.

Example: I am reading a book.

(d) Future Tense

Example: I shall read in the evening.

Questions no-10.

The verb 'be' has the following forms:

Be verb:--

Present forms:- am- is- are

Past forms:- was- were

Now how these verbs are used in sentences:

(i) am: I am a student of class vi

(ii) is: He is my brother.

(iii) are: We are brother.

All the above three sentences have the 'be' verb in the present form.

Now, look at these sentences.

(vi) was: I was absent yesterday.

(v) were: They were in the room.

These two sentences have the 'b' verb in the past form.

Questions no-11.

(a) Rewrite the passages given below by putting the verbs in their appropriate forms in the blanks. Remember the rules you have just learned: are used in sentences:

(i) An inter-district football tournament was held at Barpeta recently. Teams representing Kokrajhar and Barpeta ---(play) the match. A large number of people----- (watch) the match. They--- (support) the local team. A section of the crowd----(be) from Kokrajhar. They----( support) the Kokrajhar team loudly.

(ii) The match ----(start) at 3pm. Within 10 minutes Ranjit Bharali ----(score) a goal for Barpeta. There ---(be) a loud cheer from the supporters of the Barpeta team. But their joy---(be) short-lived. Within the next five minutes Kokrajhar ---(score) their first goal. The score (be) 1-1 at half time.

Answer:

(i) An inter-district football tournament was held at Barpeta recently. Teams representing Kokrajhar and Barpeta played the match. A large number of people watched the match. They supported the local team. A section of the crowd was from Kokrajhar. They supported the Kokrajhar team loudly.

(ii) The match started at 3pm. Within 10 minutes Ranjit Bharali scored a goal for Barpeta. There was a loud cheer from the supporters of the Barpeta team. But their joy was short-lived. Within the next five minutes, Kokrajhar scored their first goal. The score was 1-1 at half time.

(b) Imagine you are one of the spectators watching the match. Your friend Rajiv, an ardent football fan engages you in a telephonic conversation. Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation. One is done for you.

Answer:

Rajiv: What is going on now?

Rani: Mintu is kicking the ball. The crowd is cheering loudly. He has scored the first goal.

Rajiv: Now what is the Kokrajhar team doing?

Rani: Aswini of the Kokrajhar team is running to the center. Now he is kicking the ball while the center forward of Barpeta is trying to stop the advance.

Questions no-13.

Now write the name of your favorite player in the circle as shown. Then write five words related to that person. Tell the class a few sentences about the person using the words you have written. You can write your sentences in the space below before sharing them with the class.

Sachin Tendolkar:- India

- Cricket

- Bharat Ratna

- Batsman

- magnificent

(a) My favorite player is Sachin Tendulkar.

(b) He plays cricket.

(d) He is a magnificent batsman.

(e) He was awarded the Bharat Ratna by the Indian government.

Questions no-14.

Quiz Time:
Your teacher will hold a quiz to find out how much you learned from the lesson.

Here are the rules:

(i) You will be put in groups A, B, C, and so on.

(ii) Your teacher will keep the score on the blackboard.

(iii) There will be one mark for each correct answer.

(vi) The group with the highest score will be the winner.

Questions:

(i) When and where was Dhyan Chand born?

(ii) When did the turning point of his life come?

(iii) At what time of the day did he prefer to do practice sessions?

(iv) What was his name before he was called Dhyan Chand?

(v) Where did the Indian Hockey team win the first gold medal for India?

(vi) Where were the 1932 Olympics held?

(vii) Who led the Indian team to win the third gold medal in Berlin?

(viii) What are the nicknames given to Dhyan Chand?

(ix) How many goals did he score during his sporting career?

(x) What is the name of Dhyan Chand's autobiography?

(xi) Who honored him with the Padma Bhushan in 1956?

(xii) Whose birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day?

Answer:

(i) In August 1905, in Allahabad.

(ii) when he joined the British Indian Army.

(iii) At night after his duty hours.

(iv) Dhyan Singh.

(v) In Amsterdam.

(vi) In Los Angeles.

(vii) Dhyan Chand

(viii) The Wizard

(ix) 570 goals.

(x) Goal

(xi) The government of India.

(xii) Dhyan Chand's.

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Dhyan Chand: Class-vi: Lesson-3 (Assam)