I. A. Fill in the blanks.

1. A rich collection of brief stories and the first fables is __________________.

2. The ancient language of India is __________________.
3. The largest found epic in the world literature is __________________.
4-5. The two great Indian dramatists who is called the Indian Shakespeare are
_____________and_______________.
6. The great Indian poet, dramatist and the writer of the story Cabuliwallah is __________________.
7. The reincarnation of Vishnu is called __________________.
8. The story that recounts the adventures of Rama and Sita is __________________.
9. The writer of the story Shakuntala is __________________.
10. The literature of India is often called as __________________.

B. Describe the following characters.

1. Rama-
2. Raksha-
3. Lakshman-
4. Rahmun-
5. Mini-

II. A. Use appropriate punctuation marks in the following sentences.

1. Did you understand why I was upset

2. The girls father sat in the corner
3. He neither smile spoke nor looked at me
4. Rhys said I am a strong person
5. What a day

B. Underline the correct form of the noun.

1. They displayed different (fish, fishes).

2. We received early (advice,advices) from PAG-ASA.
3. Shall we visit foreign (land, lands)?
4. Give him some (paper, papers).
5. We need some (wood, woods).

III. Answer the following questions.

1. How did Kaekeyi blackmail Dasa-ratha in order to remove Rama from the Kingdom? Who will take the place of
Rama?

2. What disrupted the peaceful life that Rama, Sita, and Lakshman live in the forest? How did Rama responded?

3. If you were a parent, would you tolerate your child’s curiosity? Why? Why not?

4. Is it true that as people grow old, friendship disappears? Why? Why not?