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What did King Akbar want Birbal to do with the line?
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?
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?
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?
How did King Akbar react to Birbal's solution?
Which of these actions describes something that Birbal did?
Which of these actions describes something that Birbal did?
Flashcards
looked
looked
The past simple form of the verb 'look' is 'looked'. This means to use your eyes to see something.
thought
thought
The past simple form of the verb 'think' is 'thought'. This means to use your mind to consider something.
drew
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
laughed
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said
said
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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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