Chapter 2: Badal and Moti

Answer:
1. Who was Moti: Moti was Badal's beloved pet dog who accompanied him everywhere across the village fields.
2. Act of Loyalty: When Badal slipped on the muddy bank and fell near the swollen stream, Moti immediately barked loudly to alert village elders and firmly gripped Badal's shirt collar with his teeth to prevent him from being swept into deeper water until help arrived.

Antonyms:
• (a) Deep × Shallow
• (b) Faithful × Unfaithful / Disloyal
• (c) Brave × Cowardly / Timid.

Sentence: 'Moti was a faithful companion who protected the family every night.'

Pet Care Duties:
1. Nutritious Food & Fresh Water: Providing clean drinking water and healthy meals daily.
2. Shelter & Cleanliness: Giving pets a warm, dry sleeping space and regular baths.
3. Healthcare & Exercise: Taking them to veterinary doctors for vaccinations and taking them for regular walks.

Past Tense Forms:
• (a) Bark $\rightarrow$ Barked (e.g., Moti barked loudly to alert the villagers).
• (b) Jump $\rightarrow$ Jumped (e.g., Badal jumped across the stream).
• (c) Pull $\rightarrow$ Pulled (e.g., The boy pulled the stick).
• (d) Play $\rightarrow$ Played (e.g., Badal and Moti played in the mud).

True/False Evaluation:
• (a) False [F]: Moti was a faithful, brave pet dog, not a monkey.
• (b) True [T]: Badal slipped on the muddy bank and fell in.
• (c) False [F]: Moti barked loudly, caught Badal's shirt collar, and helped pull him out to safety.
• (d) True [T]: Badal's mother hugged Moti with tears of joy and fed him lovingly.

Step-by-Step Guide:
(a) Finding a Lost Pet:
• 1. Call out its name loudly and check familiar spots like parks, porches, and under cars.
• 2. Ask neighborhood friends, guards, and local shopkeepers if they saw it passing by.
• 3. Put up posters with its photo and a parent's phone number.

(b) Treating Stray Animals:
• We should treat stray animals with kindness, never throw stones at them, and provide clean water in earthen bowls, especially during hot summers.

Opposites (Antonyms):
• (a) Deep $\times$ Shallow
• (b) Safe $\times$ Dangerous / Unsafe
• (c) Fast $\times$ Slow
• (d) Loud $\times$ Quiet / Soft

Model Answer:
Badal was a young shepherd boy and Moti was his faithful pet dog. They went everywhere together, grazed sheep in the meadow, and protected each other from danger.

Model Answer:
When Badal fell into the rushing water and could not swim out, Moti barked loudly to alert the villagers and jumped in, holding Badal's shirt collar until help arrived.

Model Answer:
We have a community dog named Tommy. We provide clean drinking water in a bowl outside our gate, give him fresh chapatis, and never tease or throw stones at him.

Matching:
• (a) Dog — (2) Bark
• (b) Sheep — (1) Bleat
• (c) Horse — (3) Neigh.

Past Tense:
• (a) Bark — Barked
• (b) Jump — Jumped
• (c) Help — Helped
• (d) Fall — Fell.

Adjectives:
• (a) Moti: Brave, loyal, faithful.
• (b) River water: Deep, cold, flowing.
• (c) Badal: Kind, loving, caring.

Answers:
• (a) False: Moti stayed by Badal and saved him.
• (b) True: The villagers patted and praised Moti.
• (c) True: Faithful animals often protect humans.

Sentences:
• (a) Brave: The brave firefighter rescued the little kitten from the roof.
• (b) River: The villagers fetch clean water from the river.

Moral / Learning:
It teaches us that true friends never abandon each other during tough times. Even animals understand love and show immense loyalty when treated with kindness.

'Sh' Words:
1. Shepherd
2. Sheep
3. Shirt
4. Shout.