THE ANT AND THE CRICKET
Comprehension Answers
Q1. The cricket says, “Oh! what will become of me?” When and why?
Ans. When winter comes and he finds no food or shelter because he wasted summer singing.
Ans. When winter comes and he finds no food or shelter because he wasted summer singing.
Q2. (i) Find in the poem the lines that mean the same as "Neither a borrower nor a lender be" (Shakespeare)
Ans. Lines similar to Neither a borrower nor a lender be: “But we ants never borrow; we ants never lend.”
Q2. (ii) What is your opinion of the ant's principles?
Ans. Opinion on ant’s principles: They are wise and practical, though seem strict.
Q3. Why is dance appropriate?
Ans. Used sarcastically; cricket spent summer singing, so now must amuse himself without help.
Q4. (i) Which lines in the poem express the poet's comment? Read them aloud.
Ans. Poet’s comment: “Folks call this a fable. I’ll warrant it true: Some crickets have four legs, and some have two.”
Q4. (ii) Write the comment in your own words.
Ans. The lesson applies to both animals and humans; many people also fail to plan ahead.
