Madhya Pradesh Board Class 6 English Reader Solutions Chapter 11 Rain in Summer

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Word Power

1. Match the column ‘A’ with ‘B’.

Answer:
(i) → (f)
(ii) → (d)
(iii) → (j)
(iv) → (a)
(v) → (h)
(vi) → (c)
(vii) → (g)
(viii) → (b)
(ix) → (i)
(x) → (e)

Comprehension

Answer these questions.

Question 1.
Why does the poet welcome rain?
Answer:
The poet welcomes rain because he has got tired of the dust and heat of summer.

Question 2.
What is meant by ‘clatters along the roof?
Answer:
Clatters along the roof means the sound of hoofs when the horses run swiftly on the ground.

Question 3.
Why does the rain water have to struggle to come out of the spout?
Answer:
The spout is overflowing with water. Therefore, the rain water has to struggle for coming out of the spout.

Question 4.
How does the rainwater flow down the gutter?
Answer:
When the rain water swiftly comes into the gutter, it makes a sound of roaring like a broad and mighty river.

Rain in Summer Word Meanings

Fiery – as hot as fire, तपती हुई। Broad – wide, चौड़ी, Narrow – of lesser width, तंग। Clatters – jingles, झनझनाना, Gushes – comes out, निकलना, Struggles – make an effort, संघर्ष करना। pout – pipe, मोरी, Tide – flow of water, बहाव।