TN Board Class 6 English The Crocodile
Choose the rhyming words from the box and write them in the correct blanks.
file din caws nail while paws mail thin
1. claws, jaws, __________ , __________
2. grin, in, __________ , __________
3. crocodile, Nile, __________ , __________
4. tail, scale, __________ , __________
claws, jaws, paws, pause
grin, in, thin, while
crocodile, Nile, scale, file
tail, scale, mail, nail
C. Read these lines and answer the questions given below.
1. How cheerful he seems to grin Who does ‘he’ refer to?
In the line “How cheerful he seems to grin,” ‘he’ refers to the crocodile.
2. And pour the water of the Nile What does the Nile refer to? Where is it?
The Nile” in the line “And pour the water of the Nile” refers to the Nile River. The Nile River is a major river in northeastern Africa.
3. And welcomes little fishes in With gently smiling jaws! Who welcomes the fish? Why?
The crocodile welcomes the little fishes with its gently smiling jaws,so that it can catch and eat them.
4. Which line tells you that the crocodile is hungry?
The line that suggests the crocodile is hungry is “And welcomes little fishes in.
Share your answers with your partner.
1. What is the poem about?
The poem is about describing the behavior and appearance of a crocodile in a playful manner.
2. How does the crocodile’s tail look?
the crocodile improves its shining tail, suggesting it looks attractive and polished.
3. What does ‘improve his tail’ mean?
Improve his tail” means making the crocodile’s tail look better.
4. Why does he welcome little fishes?
The crocodile welcomes little fishes to catch and eat them.
5. Which line talks about the crocodile’s mouth and his shape?
The line “With gently smiling jaws” talks about the crocodile’s mouth .
