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Samacheer Class 6 English - I Dream of Spices

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What is the lesson 'I Dream of Spices' about?
A boy named Raj is sent by his mother to buy spices from the market, and the lesson playfully introduces the many spices used in Indian kitchens.
What is the theme of the lesson?
The theme is the richness and everyday importance of Indian spices, woven into a simple incident from family life.
Why did Raj's mother send him to the market?
She sent him to buy the spices she needed for cooking.
What does the lesson tell us about spices?
It shows how central a variety of spices are to Indian cooking and daily life, presenting them in a way that makes the reader notice and value them.
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Q.2Where did Raj’s mother send him?v
Answer:

Raj's mother sent him to Muthu's shop to purchase specific items. This indicates that Muthu's shop is a local establishment where household necessities, particularly spices and other ingredients, can be bought. It sets the scene for Raj's errand and the subsequent events in the story.

Q.4What did mother ask Raj to buy?v
Answer:

Mother asked Raj to buy cinnamon, betel leaves, and ginger, and garlic. These are specific ingredients, likely for cooking or traditional purposes. The request highlights the importance of these spices in their household and sets a clear objective for Raj's shopping trip.

Q.5What did Raj buy?v
Answer:

Raj bought sesame seeds, onions, tomatoes, and pickles. This list of items differs from what his mother asked him to buy, suggesting a potential misunderstanding or a deviation from the original instructions. The mention of "B. Choose the correct answers" indicates this is part of a question set.

Q.1Mother called …………………….v
  1. A. Muthu
  2. B. Raj
  3. C. Ram
Answer:

b) Raj

Q.2Mother did not ask for …………………….v
  1. A. cinnamon
  2. B. cardamom
  3. C. betel leaves
Answer:

b) cardamon

Q.3Raj did not buy …………………….v
  1. A. onions and sesame
  2. B. ginger and garlic
  3. C. tomato and pickles
Answer:

Raj did not buy ginger and garlic. This is indicated by the correct answer choice 'b' provided after the question. The subsequent text, "Appreciating the Poem (Text Book Page No. 148) C. Find an example of alliteration in the poem. seasame – seeds what – want ginger – garlic E. Tell the story of the poem in three or four sentences with the help of the pictures given below," suggests that this question is part of a larger exercise involving comprehension and literary analysis of a poem.

2Writing3 questions
Q.1My mother would say; “Little boy Raj… Go to Muthu’s a. Who would say to go to the shop?v
Answer:

a. Raj's mother would say to go to the shop. b. She calls Raj "Little boy." This shows a term of endearment used by the mother, indicating a close and affectionate relationship. The phrase sets a familiar and gentle tone for the interaction.

Q.2And so I go to the shops singing all the way a. Who goes to shops?v
Answer:

a. Raj goes to the shops. b. He goes singing all the way. This description portrays Raj as a cheerful and happy child, enjoying his errand. His singing suggests a lighthearted attitude towards his task, making the journey to the shop a pleasant experience for him.

Q.3When Muthu asks me what I’d want I rattle off a list; “Seasame seeds, onions tomatoes, and pickles? a. What does Muthu ask?v
Answer:

Muthu asks Raj what he would want.
b. List the things he bought?
Seasame seeds, onions, tomatoes, and pickles.