English Poem 7 The Od Brown Horse (NB Work)

 

7 The Old Brown Horse

Poet’s Name: W.F.Holmes

Q 1 Word Meanings

1. weary- very tired

2. dashing – moving quickly

3. shaggy – long and untidy

4. trim – thin and healthy

5. trot – to move with quick short steps

6. wearily – in a tired way

Q 2 Dictionary Activity

1. fence - a barrier made of wire or wood enclosing an area.

2. lame - walking with difficulty because of an injured leg or foot.

3. quite - to a certain extent, completely.

4. friendly - kind or pleasant to others.

Q 3 Make Sentences

1.      Fence – The dog jumped over the fence.

2.      Lame – His excuse was lame.

3.      Quite – She is quite tall.

4.      Friendly – The cat is very friendly.

Q4. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow.

A. ‘Well, folks, I’ve had my………… world go by’

1) Who says these words?
A1) These words are said by the old brown horse.

2) To whom does he seem to say these words?
A2) He seems to say these words to the people passing by the field.

3) Why is he simply watching the world go by?
A3) He is simply watching the world go by because he is old, tired, and cannot work anymore.

4) What does ‘I’ve had my day’ mean?
A4) ‘I’ve had my day’ means that his good and useful days are over.

 

B. ‘Then the old brown …………………the kindly touch’

1) Where is the old brown horse standing?
a1) The old brown horse is standing near the fence in the field.

2) What does the ‘kindly touch’ refer to?
A2) The ‘kindly touch’ refers to a person gently touching the horse with love.

3)  How does the old horse feel?
A3) The old horse feels happy and comforted.

4) Why do you think the horse gives a little sigh?
A4)  The horse gives a little sigh because he feels thankful for the kindness shown to him.

Q5. Answer the following questions in one sentence.

1) What did the horse do when he was young?
A1) When the horse was young, he trotted through the woods and lanes with his master.

2) Why does nobody look at the lame and half-blind horse?
A2) Nobody looks at the lame and half-blind horse because people now travel in motor cars and do not need horses anymore.

3) Why is the old horse sad?
A3) The old horse is sad because he feels useless and forgotten.

4) What does the poet ask the readers to do if they pass by the field one day?
A4) The poet asks the readers to stop for a while and speak kindly to the old brown horse if they pass by the field one day.

5) What would you do if you saw the old brown horse near the fence?
A5)  If I saw the old brown horse near the fence, I would pat him gently and say kind words to make him happy.

 

HOTS:

1.      1) What difference does the horse notice between his past and present  life?

Ans.- In the past, the horse was young, trim, and full of energy. He used to trot happily with his master through the woods and lanes. Now he is old, weary and lame, and spends his time watching the World go by.

2.      2)What message does the poem give us about kindness towards animals?

Ans.- The poem teaches us to be kind and compassionate towards old and tired animals. A small act of kindness, like a gentle word or touch, can make them feel loved and happy again.