Lesson 8 – A Great Leader
iron will: strong determination.
conference: a large formal meeting where people discuss important matters
bothered: worried extravagantly in a way that costs a lot of money
staunch followers: people who were firm and loyal in following him.
Things to do
1. Write the meaning of the following with the help of the passage:
(a) a man of iron will
Ans: a person with strong will and determination.
(b) loincloth
Ans: a dhoti worn above the knees.
(c) non-violence.
Ans: solving issues without hurting others.
2. From the passage, find the bigger words that include the words given here:
(a) loving
Ans: lovingly
(b) fashion
Ans: fashionable
(c) women
Ans: womenfolk
(d) great
Ans: greatness
3. Answer the following questions with “yes” or “no”.
(a) Did Gandhiji use any weapons?
Ans: No
(b) Did Gandhiji ever miss his prayers?
Ans: No
(c) Could Gandhiji afford fancy clothes?
Ans: Yes
(d) Did the King receive Gandhiji at his palace?
Ans: Yes
(e) Did Gandhiji change his style of dress for the reception?
Ans: No
4. Find and copy any two sentences containing “not” from the passage
Ans:
(i) Mahatma Gandhi did not use any arms and weapons like guns, rifles or bombs.
(ii) Could he not afford fancy, fashionable clothes?
5. With the help of your teachers and parents, gather some information about the great men and women of our country. Prepare a short speech about any one of them. Present it in the class. Two examples are given below:
Ans: Students should do this on their own.
