Class 7 English The Tiny Teacher
Comprehension Check
How long does it take for a grub to become a complete ant?
it takes about two to three weeks for a grub to become a complete ant.
Why do the worker ants carry the grubs about?
Worker ants carry the grubs about for airing, exercise, and sunshine. This helps in the development and well-being of the grubs.
What jobs are new ants trained for?
New ants are trained for various duties, such as workers, soldiers, builders, cleaners, and other roles within the ant colony.
Name some other creatures that live in anthills.
some other creatures that live in anthills are beetles, lesser breeds of ants, and greenfly.
Mention three things we can learn from the ‘tiny teacher’. Give reasons for choosing these items.
Three things we can learn from the ‘tiny teacher’ (ants) are:
Hard work
Sense of duty and discipline
Care for the young ones
Class 7 English The Tiny Teacher extra question answers
Which insect is considered the smallest but wisest?
Answer: Ant
What happens to the queen ant’s wings after its “wedding” flight?
Answer: They are bitten off by the queen.
What is the role of the soldier ants in the colony?
Answer: Guarding the grubs.
How long do the cocoons remain without food or activity?
Answer: Two to three weeks.
How do the new ants learn their duties?
Answer: By receiving instructions from old ants.
Why do ants allow other creatures to live in their nests?
Answer: To receive sweet juices.
What role does the greenfly play in the anthill?
Answer: It provides honeydew to the ants.
What can humans learn from ants?
Answer: Hard work and discipline.
According to the passage, have humans utilized their learning as effectively as ants?
Answer: No, humans have not utilized their learning effectively.
How do ants communicate with each other?
Answer: By touching their feelers or antennae.
Where do ants live?
Answer: Nests or anthills.
What happens to the queen ant’s wings after its “wedding” flight?
Answer: They are bitten off by the queen.
Why do ants allow other creatures to live in their nests?
Answer: To receive sweet juices.
According to the story, what can humans learn from ants?
Answer: Hard work and discipline
