Listening Skills Worksheet

Listening Skills                                            M.M. 10

Time allowed 20 minutes

Worksheet 1

Q1. Why did Suruci instruct Dhruva to get down from his father’s lap? (1)

a.       As he was her step son

b.      As only her son could have that privilege

c.       As he was Suniti’s son

d.      All of the above

 

Q2. Why Dhruva’s mother couldn’t help him? (1)

a.       As she was not favoured by the king

b.      As she was a maid

c.       As she herself was afraid of the king

d.      As she was hated by Suruci

3. Fill in the blanks with the exact word: (4)

a. Dhruva’s mother was silent a few moments. Finally she said,”Great sages knew God. They find Him in the _____________________ of the forest, during meditation.”

b. When Dhruva refused the sage’s suggestion to return home, Narada became convinced of his _____________ determination.

c. When Dhruva saw the Lord, he became filled with divine _______________.

d. Dhruva then returned home to his father and mother who were _________________ to see him.

 

Worksheet 2

1.     Put the following in order as per the audio: (1)

a.     I’m grateful for the rice and dahl I eat.

b.     I’m grateful for the sunshine

c.      I’m grateful for the holy river where I bathe

Options - 

i.                    a,b,c

ii.                  b,a,c

iii.                b,c,a

iv.               a,c,b

 

2.      Put the following in order: (1)

a.     One day he wanted something very special to offer Lord Vishnu.

b.     He pictured himself making Sweet Rice.

c.      He then added rice and continued to stir.

d.     In the large pot, he stirred the milk as it gradually began to boil.

Options - 

i.                    a,b,c,d

ii.                  a,d,c,b

iii.                a,b,d,cs

iv.               a,c,b,d

 

3.     Fill in the blanks with the exact word: (2)

When the ___________________ Brahmin arrived, Lord Vishnu said, “Welcome to your _________ home in Vaikuntha.