PRACTICE COMPREHENSION #2
1. One sunny morning, Ravi was playing in his backyard when he stumbled upon something
unusual. It was a seed, but not like any seed he had seen before. This one was shiny and
golden, and it glimmered in the sunlight as if it held a secret. Ravi held it up to the light, his
mind racing with curiosity. "What kind of seed is this?" he wondered aloud. He decided to
plant it and find out.
2. Ravi found a small pot, filled it with rich soil, and carefully placed the golden seed in it. He
covered it with soil and gently watered it. Day after day, he tended to the pot, making sure it
had enough sunlight and water. He even talked to the seed, hoping it might grow faster. Just
as he was beginning to lose hope, something incredible happened. One morning, Ravi woke
up to find a tiny sprout emerging from the soil. But this was no ordinary sprout.
3. The plant grew rapidly, and within a week, it stood tall and proud in its pot. Its leaves were
unlike any Ravi had ever seen. They were vibrant shades of blue, green, and purple, and they
sparkled as if tiny jewels were embedded in them. The stem shimmered like silver, and a
sweet, enchanting fragrance filled the air around it. Ravi was mesmerized. He leaned in to take
a closer look, and to his amazement, the plant spoke!
“Thank you, Ravi,” the plant said in a soft, melodious voice. Ravi jumped back; his eyes wide
with shock. “Did... did you just talk?” he stammered.
“Yes,” replied the plant, swaying gently as if it were nodding. “I am a magic plant, and I’ve
been waiting for someone kind and curious like you to find me. In return for your care, I will
share stories of faraway lands and enchanted forests.”
4. Ravi’s fear quickly turned into excitement. Every day after school, he would sit by the plant,
listening to its marvellous tales. The plant spoke of golden castles floating on clouds, rivers
that sang songs, and forests where the trees danced under the moonlight. Ravi’s imagination
soared, and he felt as if he were visiting these magical places himself.
5. One day, Ravi decided to share the plant’s stories with his friends. He invited them over, and
together they sat around the plant, listening in awe. Word spread quickly, and soon, people
from the neighbourhood began visiting Ravi’s backyard to see the magic plant. Some brought
notebooks to jot down the stories, while others simply sat, spellbound by the plant’s
enchanting voice.
6. Despite all the attention, Ravi never let the plant feel neglected. He made sure it was watered,
got enough sunlight, and was safe from harm. In return, the plant grew even more beautiful,
its leaves shimmering brighter with every passing day. But as time went on, the plant began to
look weary. Its voice grew softer, and its leaves started to lose their sparkle.
“What’s wrong?” Ravi asked, his voice filled with concern. “Are you sick?”
“No, dear Ravi,” the plant replied gently. “I have shared all the stories I know. It is time for me
to rest and pass on my magic.”
“Pass on your magic?” Ravi repeated, confused.
“Yes,” said the plant. “Take one of my leaves and plant it in the soil. A new magic plant will
grow, and it will share new stories with the world. But remember, the magic will only work if
the new caretaker is as kind and curious as you.”
7. Ravi carefully plucked a shimmering leaf and planted it in a new pot, just as the plant had
instructed. He continued to care for the original plant, even as it slowly faded. One day, a new
sprout emerged from the pot where Ravi had planted the leaf. This sprout was just as magical
as the first plant had been, but its stories were different—new tales of wonder and mystery.
8. Ravi smiled, knowing that the magic of the seed would live on. He decided to teach others
how to care for the magic plant and share its stories. Soon, the neighbourhood was filled with
vibrant, shimmering plants, each telling unique tales. Ravi had not only uncovered the secret
of the golden seed but had also spread its magic far and wide, making the world a little more
enchanting for everyone.
1. Fill in the Blanks
1. Ravi found a ______ seed in his backyard.
2. The magic plant leaves sparkled like ______.
3. The plant stories were about ______ lands and enchanted ______.
4. Ravi planted a shimmering ______ to grow a new magic plant.
2. True or False
1. The golden seed grew into a tree within a day.
2. The magic plant told Ravi stories of real events in history.
3. Ravi shared the plant’s stories with his friends and neighbours.
4. Ravi neglected the plant when more people came to see it.
3. Rearrange the Story in Sequence
Rearrange these sentences to match the order of events in the story:
_ Ravi carefully planted a shimmering leaf from the old plant.
_ A magical plant with sparkling leaves grew in Ravi’s pot.
_ Ravi shared the plant’s stories with friends and neighbours.
_ Ravi found a golden seed in his backyard.
_ The plant told Ravi it was time to pass on its magic.
4. Question and Answers
1. What was unique about the seed Ravi found?
2. How did the plant thank Ravi for his care?
3. Why did the plant begin to fade?
5. Synonyms
1. strange (Paragraph 1)
2. shimmered (Paragraph 3)
3. interested (Paragraph 2)
4. magical (Paragraph 6)
