Worksheet Solutions: Thank God | English for Class 3 (Santoor) PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: What was the farmer's primary reason for choosing grapes instead of watermelons as a gift for the king?
(a) Grapes were easier to grow.
(b) Watermelons were too heavy for the journey.
(c) The farmer preferred grapes over watermelons.
(d) The king specifically requested grapes.
Ans: (b) Watermelons were too heavy for the journey.
The farmer chose grapes over watermelons because he considered the weight for the journey to the palace.

Q2: How did the farmer react when the king playfully threw grapes at him?
(a) He got angry and left.
(b) He thanked God each time.
(c) He ignored the king's actions.
(d) He threw grapes back at the king.
Ans: (b) He thanked God each time.
Instead of getting annoyed, the farmer expressed gratitude each time a grape hit him.

Q3: What did the farmer say when the king questioned his gratitude?
(a) He apologized for his reaction.
(b) He explained why he was grateful.
(c) He laughed at the king's confusion.
(d) He ignored the king's question.
Ans: (b) He explained why he was grateful.
The farmer explained that if he had brought watermelons, the playful antics would have been more painful.

Q4: What did the king do when he understood the farmer's wisdom?
(a) He scolded the farmer.
(b) He threw more grapes at the farmer.
(c) He praised the farmer's choice.
(d) He ignored the farmer.
Ans: (c) He praised the farmer's choice.
Impressed by the farmer's wisdom, the king commended his discerning choice.

Q5: What is the primary lesson taught by the story?
(a) Always bring gifts to the king.
(b) Be wise in decision-making and show gratitude.
(c) Avoid playful behavior in front of the king.
(d) Watermelons are better than grapes.
Ans: (b) Be wise in decision-making and show gratitude.
The story teaches us the importance of making thoughtful choices and being grateful in all circumstances.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The farmer chose to take ___________ instead of watermelons for the journey.
Ans: grapes
The farmer opted to transport grapes because watermelons were too heavy.

Q2: The king playfully threw grapes at the farmer, who responded with words of ___________.
Ans: gratitude
Instead of getting annoyed, the farmer expressed gratitude each time a grape hit him.

Q3: The farmer explained that bringing watermelons would have made the playful antics ___________.
Ans: more painful
If the farmer had brought watermelons, the playful grape-throwing would have been more uncomfortable.

Q4: The king, impressed by the farmer's ___________, commended his choice of grapes.
Ans: sagacity
The king admired the farmer's wisdom in choosing grapes over watermelons.

Q5: The story teaches us the importance of making ___________ choices and showing gratitude.
Ans: thoughtful
The narrative emphasizes the significance of prudent decision-making and expressing gratitude.

True or False

Q1: The farmer grew only watermelons on his farm.
Ans: False
The farmer grew a variety of fruits, including grapes and watermelons.

Q2: The farmer decided to take watermelons to the palace as a gift for the king.
Ans: False
The farmer chose grapes instead of watermelons for the journey.

Q3: The king scolded the farmer for his reaction to the playful grape-throwing.
Ans: False
The king praised the farmer for his wisdom and gratitude.

Q4: The moral of the story is to always bring gifts to the king.
Ans: False
The moral is to be wise in decision-making and show gratitude in all situations.

Q5: The king understood the farmer's explanation and appreciated his discerning choice.
Ans: True
Impressed by the farmer's wisdom, the king commended his choice of grapes over watermelons.