Test: The Winner - Class 6 MCQ

In the poem "The Winner" by Georgia Heard, the poet describes children playing ball in the evenings. They play next to a creek in their neighbor’s field, running fast and enjoying their time. The poem focuses on the joy and energy of childhood play, which is why "children" is the right answer.

In the poem, as night comes, the grass feels cold under the children's feet, which makes it uncomfortable. The poet uses the word "aches" to show that the cold grass is causing discomfort to their feet, especially after playing.

In the poem, the game ends when the sky changes from blue to black, signaling that night has arrived. This transition from evening to night marks the end of the game, as it becomes too dark to continue playing.

In the poem "The Winner" by Georgia Heard, the children are playing ball in the evening next to a creek, which is a small stream of water. The poet specifically mentions that they are playing in their neighbor's field, next to the creek. This makes option B the correct choice.

In the poem, the night is described as "winning" because it brings an end to the game. As the sky turns dark and the children feel the cold grass under their feet, it becomes too dark to continue playing, so the night "wins" by ending the game.

In the poem, the speaker mentions, "I can't even catch my breath," which shows that they are running so fast that they feel out of breath and tired. Even though the game is fun, the speaker feels physically exhausted from all the running.

In the poem, as night approaches, the poet says, "trees creep close." This suggests that the trees seem to get closer as it becomes darker, creating a slightly spooky feeling as the light fades and night takes over.

The poem describes children playing ball in the evening, which is indicated by the mention of "Evenings" in the first line. As the day transitions to night, the sky changes and the game ends, marking the evening time.

In the poem, the speaker says, "I can't even catch my breath," which means they are running so fast that they feel out of breath and are unable to breathe normally. This shows the excitement and physical exertion of the game.

The poem emphasizes the joy and freedom of childhood moments, while also suggesting that these moments are brief, as night eventually takes over and the game ends.