Questions And Answers For Poems.docx

1. Suggest two things that are red from the poem. sunburn and brick 2. What feeling does red express? It shows bravery. 3. What happens when one is angry? Your face turn red. 4. What happens when you cut your hand? It bleeds. 5. Why is red a ‘show-off’? because it is a bright colour. 6. Name one red thing that is not mentioned in the poem. strawberry. 7. Do you think colours should be celebrated ? Why? Yes, because they represent important things in our lives. 8. In your opinion, what can one do to minimise negativity in life? Stay positive and seek for help when needed. 9. State two messages you get from the poem. a) Life is colourful. b) Colours are fun. 10. What will happen if we only live in a world with black and white as colours? It will be boring.

1. What kind of person is the persona’s dad? Brave 2. Name two things dad is not afraid of. ghosts and skeletons 3. What does ‘telly’ refer to? television 4. What will happen if a wolf-man come to get dad? He could defeat them. 5. What is that one thing that dad is afraid of? Spider 6. Who helps dad when there is a spider in the bathroom? Mom 7. Who is the persona? a child. 8. What kind of person is Mom? brave. 9. What kind of person is the persona? funny/curious 10. Why do you think most kids see their parents as heroes? Because the adults care about their children and do many things that the kids cannot do. 11. Do you think the mom is be afraid of something too? Why? Yes, everyone has their own weaknesses. 12. If you are the persona, what will you do when your dad see a spider?

Help him get rid of the spider. 13. Do you think dad will still be a good father? Why? Yes, because he still takes care of his child and help his child with many other things. 14. In your opinion, how is the relationship between the dad and the persona? They are close to each other. 15. Which is it important for a family to help one another? So that all family members have someone to turn to when they are in danger.

1. What happens to the action man? Its arm is broken 2. What is the condition of the porridge pan? It is unwashed/dirty. 3. What happens to the envelope? The gum is gone. 4. What does the phrase ‘toothless stapler’ mean? The stapler has no staple. 5. What happens to the liquid paper? It has dried up. 6. Why do you think the starter motor remains inert? It has broken. 7. What happens if someone uses a tyre with thread that is worn? It is dangerous and may cause accident. 8. Why do you think the garden is overgrown with weeds? No one uses the garden anymore/No one stays there anymore. 9. What would you do if you see a hungry stray on the street? Feed them/bring them to animal shelter. 10. Less and less people like to go to the library these days. Why? Because people can access to a lot of things using the internet at home. 11. What is the mood of the persona? sad/disappointed. 12. What does the person forget to send?

A stamped addressed reply/ A return letter 13. In your opinion, how can we make the chromium trim shine again? Wash and polish it. 14. Suggest two things that can cheer the person up. i. Share their sadness with someone. ii. Listen to some happy music. 15. If you could give an advice to your younger self, what would that be? Don’t give up easily when there is a challenge/ Be brave/ Help people/ Don’t be afraid to make mistakes/etc

1. From the line ‘ your face is clean for once’ , what can you say about ‘you’ he/she always has dirty face. 2. What do you think ‘you’ would normally do with his/her luncheon money? spend it on food/snacks/soft drinks. 3. Who is ‘dear’? A child 4. What normally happens to the school books when the child comes home? The child will drop the school books everywhere. 5. In your opinion, how would the child’s clothes look like after a normal school day? dirty / creased/ stained. 6. Who is the persona? A parent. 7. Why does the persona ask if the child is struck by lightning? The persona is surprised by how the child acts. 8. How do you think the persona feel when the child comes back home? shocked/surprised. 9. What might be the reason the child is acting nice that day? The child does not want the parent to get mad at him/her because he has brought back the report card. 10. Predict the child’s result. Not good. 11. If you were the child, would you have done the same thing? why Yes, because I do not want to get punished. No, because my parents would not be mad as long as I try my best.

12. Suggest two ways to make sure we do well in school. a) Pay attention in class. b) Get good sleep at night. 13. Describe the relationships between the child and the parent. They are close to each other as they spend a lot of time together.