Worksheet Solutions: Don't Tell - 1 | English for Class 3 PDF Download

Q1: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the main theme of the poem "Don't Tell"?
(a) Friendship
(b) Patience and Encouragement
(c) Adventure
(d) Fear
Ans: (b)
The poem revolves around the themes of patience and encouragement, highlighting the importance of adults supporting children's dreams and abilities.

(ii) Who is the author of the poem "Don't Tell"?
(a) Irene Yates
(b) William Shakespeare
(c) Emily Dickinson
(d) Robert Frost
Ans: (a)
Irene Yates is mentioned as the author of the poem in the summary.

(iii) What does the young child in the poem want to prove to the adults?
(a) That he is a giant on the inside
(b) That he is afraid of adults
(c) That he can't do anything
(d) That he dislikes grownups
Ans: (a)
The child wants to show the adults that despite his small size, he is capable of performing tough tasks.

(iv) What do adults in the poem do that affects the child's confidence?
(a) Encourage the child
(b) Ignore the child
(c) Discourage the child
(d) Challenge the child
Ans: (c)
The adults' lack of belief in the child's abilities leads to the child feeling discouraged.

(v) What is the poem "Don't Tell" trying to teach?
(a) Selfishness
(b) Encouragement and Patience
(c) Dishonesty
(d) Fear
Ans: (b)
The poem conveys the importance of encouraging and being patient with children, allowing them to pursue their dreams.

Q2: True/False Questions

(i) The young child in the poem feels confident because adults encourage him.
Ans: False

(ii) Irene Yates is known for her works in adult fiction.
Ans: False

(iii) The poem suggests that adults should discourage children from pursuing their dreams.
Ans: False

(iv) The child in the poem believes he can only achieve great things once he is fully grown up.
Ans: True

(v) The poem "Don't Tell" is written from the perspective of an adult.
Ans: False

Q3: Fill in the Blanks

(i) One can learn from the Don't Tell summary that the poet is trying to teach encouragement and ________.
Ans: Patience

(ii) Children lose confidence if the people they look up to do not believe in their ________.
Ans: Abilities

(iii) Every child should be encouraged to pursue his or her ________ job.
Ans: Dream

(iv) Irene Yates is an author of ________ books.
Ans: Children's

(v) The young child wants to prove to adults that he is a ________ on the inside.
Ans: Giant

Q4: Answer the following Questions 

(i) What is the name of the girl in the story? 
Ans: Meena

(ii) How old was Meena? 
Ans: Twelve

(iii) How was Meena climbing the hill? 
Ans: Slowly

(iv) How old was Meena’s brother? 
Ans: Four