Std-8-English-1.2-Androcles-and-the-Lion-2

Std. 8 English – 1.2 Androcles and the Lion

(1) Discuss with your benchmate and write down the names of any five stories of bravery that you have read/heard. Also name the brave hero/heroine of each story.

(2) Complete the facts about lions by choosing from the alternatives.
(1) Lions are called ______ of the jungle.
Options: emperor / lord / king
Ans. king
(2) Lions belong to the ______ family of animals.
Options: dog / cat / horse
Ans. cat
(3) Lions are ___________ animals.
Options: carnivorous / herbivorous / omnivorous
Ans. carnivorous
Explanation: Carnivorous animals eat the flesh of other animals.
(4) Male lions have a mane around their neck, but lionesses do not have it.
Options: Cub / Male / Female
Ans. Male
(5) A group of lions is called a _________.
Options: flock / herd / pride
Ans. pride
(6) Lions attack only when they are _________.
Options: tricked / awake / hungry
Ans. hungry