Lesson 3: The Rainbow

(a) Ships sail on the (iii) sea

(b) Clouds are prettier than (ii) boats and ships

(c) The poet talks about a bow that bridges (i) heaven

(d) The poet mentions that the road is from (iii) earth to sky

(a) Boats sail on the rivers.

(b) The sailing boats and ships are less beautiful than the clouds that sail across the sky.

(c) Bridges are built over the rivers.

(d) The bow builds a road from earth to sky.

(a) What is prettier than boats, ships and clouds?
The rainbow, which the poet calls "the bow that bridges heaven," is prettier than boats, ships, and clouds.

(b) What are the clouds compared to?
The clouds are compared to sailing boats and ships.

(c) How do you think the rainbow builds a road from the earth to the sky?
The rainbow builds a road from the earth to the sky metaphorically. Its arc shape starts from one point on the horizon (earth) and curves up high into the sky, appearing like a colorful, magical pathway connecting the two.

(d) Which, according to the poet, is the prettiest of all objects mentioned in the poem?
According to the poet, the rainbow is the prettiest of all objects mentioned in the poem.

(i) The fleet moves across the ocean. (Collective Noun: fleet)

(ii) Honesty is the best policy. (Abstract Noun: Honesty)

(iii) A troop came marching on. (Collective Noun: troop)

(iv) The old man is known for his wisdom. (Abstract Noun: wisdom)

(i) She is singing a song.

(ii) My father did his work last night.

(iii) They go to the playground.

(iv) The football match was seen by many people.

(i) She has a pretty blue skirt.

(ii) Bridges help us to cross rivers.

(iii) Ships sail across the ocean.

(iv) We must plant trees to save our earth.

build: We need to build a strong community.

across: He swam across the entire lake.

bridge: The new bridge will connect the two towns.

road: This road leads to the main city.

In the late afternoon, just after a heavy shower, the sky became surprisingly clear. As I looked out of my window, I saw a magnificent rainbow arching across the sky. It was a perfect semi-circle with vibrant bands of violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. It seemed to build a magical bridge from one end of the town to the other. Seeing such a beautiful sight filled my heart with joy and wonder.

Standing on the old wooden bridge, I looked down at the scene below. A gentle river flowed peacefully, its clear water sparkling in the sunlight. Small fish darted around the mossy stones near the bank. A few colorful boats were tied to a post, bobbing slightly with the current. I could see the reflection of the green trees and the blue sky on the water's surface, making it a perfectly serene and beautiful view.