Chapter – 2 : How the Little Kite learned to fly

By – Katharine Pyle
I.) Word Meaning :-
1. nodded – lower and raise one’s head slightly and briefly,
especially in greeting or to give someone a signal.
2. tranquil – peaceful
3. stirred – blended
4. whirling – characterized by rapid movement round and
round
II.) Answer these :-
1. What could the little kite not do?
Ans – The little kite could not fly in the sky like the other
kites.
2. What was the big kite’s advice to her?
Ans - The big kite advanced her to keep trying and trying or
she would never learn to fly at all.
3. Why did the little kite react to this?
Ans – The little kite felt scared and frightened on seeing the
big kite fly. She trembled and shook but wanted to give
herself a trail.
4. Why did the big kite fly away?
Ans – The big kite flew away because the sky was clear and it
wanted to fly and enjoy.
5. What did the little kite see as it flew?
Ans – As the little kite flew, she saw far below on the ground
boys like small spots moving round.
6. What is the message of the poem?
Ans – The message of the poem is that if we try to do
anything with determination we can do it. The little kite was
scared in the beginning but when it tried with bravery, it
could also fly like the other kites.
III.) Reference to the context :-
1. “I can never do it.”
a) Who is the speaker of this line?
Ans – The little kite is the speaker of this line.
b) What could the kite not do?
Ans – It could not fly like the other kites could.
c) What was the apprehension?
Ans – It was apprehensive that if it would try to fly, it would
fall down.

IV) Frame Sentences :-

1. trembling –
2. thrilled –
3. pride –
 Home Assignment
Practice Paper (Formal letter)
1. You cannot attend the school for a couple of days due to
some family function. Write an application to your Principal
expressing your inability to attend the school and apply for
leave.
2. You are Surinder/Savita, a resident of H.N – 130, Jyoti
Nagar, Phagwara Railway Station, Complaining about the lack
of essential facilities and sanitation of the station.

 Paragraph Writing :
a) How you can spend time during the lock down time.
(What are the ways to spend the time)

 How people across the world are spending their days at

home.