The Wise Parrot

The Wise Parrot:-

Think and discuss:-

Q1:- If you were the merchant, how would you respond to the parrot’s request for freedom?

Ans:- If I were the merchant, I’d pause and reflect—not just on the parrot’s words, but on its silence. A golden cage may glitter, but it’s still a cage. I’d realize that love isn’t about possession; it’s about understanding and respect.

Q2 :- Can you think of a real-life situation where intelligence is more useful than strength?

Ans:- Imagine a student who’s being bullied. Instead of retaliating physically, they report the incident, gather evidence, or use humor and confidence to defuse the situation. That’s intelligence at work—solving a problem without escalating it.

Or think of a workplace conflict: a smart employee might resolve tension by understanding personalities, using empathy, and proposing a win-win solution. No shouting, no force—just wisdom.

Q3 :- Which parrot from the chapter was actually ‘wise’ according to you? Give reasons for your answer.

Ans:- The jungle parrot gave the signal, but the caged parrot decoded it, acted on it, and changed its fate. That makes it the wisest of all.

Grammar :-

Fill in the blanks with suitable phrases given in the box to make a meaningful paragraph.

stand upright, all over, look after, stepped out, went away, came across, about to

One winter morning, as I …….. of my home, I saw that the snow was ……… the place. While walking uphill towards my shop, I ……… a small puppy. Its leg was injured and it was........... collapse. Being in pain it was unable to ……… . So, I decided to take it home and ……… it. With good care, all its pain …….. .

a. stepped out

b. all over

c. came across

d. about to

e. stand upright

f. look after

g. went away

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