Maths Story from India - Birbal and Akbar

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What did King Akbar want Birbal to do with the line?

Erase it completely
Make it longer
Make it shorter without rubbing the ends (correct)
Draw another line above it

What method did Birbal use to prove that King Akbar's line was shorter?

He erased the line.
He drew a circle around the line.
He measured both lines with a ruler.
He drew a longer line underneath. (correct)

Which of the following was NOT a verb mentioned in the story?

Drew
Made
Sang (correct)
Thought

How did King Akbar react to Birbal's solution?

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Which of these actions describes something that Birbal did?

<p>He found an answer to a tricky problem. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

looked

The past simple form of the verb 'look' is 'looked'. This means to use your eyes to see something.

thought

The past simple form of the verb 'think' is 'thought'. This means to use your mind to consider something.

drew

The past simple form of the verb 'draw' is 'drew'. This means to create a picture or line with a pencil or chalk.

laughed

The past simple form of the verb 'laugh' is 'laughed'. This means to make a sound when you are happy or amused.

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said

The past simple form of the verb 'say' is 'said'. This means to speak words.

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Study Notes

Maths Story from India

Birbal, a wise Indian man, solved tricky problems for King Akbar.
King Akbar asked Birbal to shorten a line on the floor without erasing the ends.
Birbal drew a longer line underneath, making the original line appear shorter.
King Akbar was impressed by Birbal's clever solution.

Verbs in the Story

Past Simple Verbs: look, think, draw, laugh, make, say.

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Explore the clever tale of Birbal, a wise man who cleverly solved a problem posed by King Akbar involving geometry and perspective. This story not only teaches a mathematical concept but also showcases the wit of Birbal. Test your understanding of the past simple verbs used within the narrative.