THE KITES : CLASS 6 : ENGLISH
VOCABULARY / NEW WORDS
Soar – fly high
Tug – pull sharply
Breeze – gentle wind
Plunge – fall suddenly
Swift – very fast
Strain – struggle, tension
Fray – fight or struggle
Hum – soft continuous sound
Dip – go down
Gleam – shine brightly
SHORT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q: What is the poem “The Kites” about?
A: The joy of flying kites.
Q: What do kites do in the sky?
A: They soar, dive, and dance with the wind.
Q: What does “soar” mean?
A: To fly high.
Q: What does “tug” mean?
A: A sharp pull.
Q: What is a breeze?
A: A gentle wind.
Q: What happens when the string breaks?
A: The kite falls down.
Q: What sound does the kite make?
A: A humming sound.
Q: What does the kite fight with?
A: The wind.
Q: What happens when the breeze slows?
A: The kite dips and flutters.
Q: What is the kite compared to?
A: Human life.
Q: What lesson does the poem teach us?
A: Life has ups and downs, like a kite.
Q: What does “plunge” mean?
A: To fall suddenly.
Q: What is the meaning of “gleam”?
A: To shine.
Q: Why do kites look beautiful?
A: Because they fly high and shine in the sunlight.
Q: What colour are kites usually?
A: Bright and colourful.
Q: What happens to an old kite?
A: It gets torn and drifts away.
Q: What is the poet’s feeling while watching kites?
A: Happiness and excitement.
Q: What does the kite’s movement show?
A: Freedom and energy.
Q: What is meant by “strain”?
A: Tension or struggle.
Q: What is meant by “fray”?
A: Fight or struggle.
Q: What does the kite do in strong wind?
A: It flies higher and dances.
Q: What does the kite do in weak wind?
A: It sinks and droops.
Q: What is the poet comparing human life with?
A: A kite’s flight.
Q: What is the central theme of the poem?
A: Life is full of ups and downs, enjoy it like a kite’s flight.
Q: Describe how a kite moves in the sky.
A: It soars high, dips low, plunges, and rises with the wind.
Q: What does the kite symbolize in the poem?
A: Human life, full of struggles and joys.
Q: How does the kite look in the blue sky?
A: Bright, shining, and beautiful.
Q: What happens to the kite in strong winds?
A: It flies faster, higher, and struggles with the wind.
Q: What happens when the wind slows?
A: The kite dips, flutters, and becomes weak.
Q: What happens if the kite’s string breaks?
A: It falls down and gets lost.
Q: What lesson about life does the poem teach?
A: Life has struggles, but we must face them bravely.
Q: What does the humming of the kite suggest?
A: The joy and energy of flying.
Q: How is the flight of the kite compared to human life?
A: Both have ups and downs, joy and struggle.
Q: What feelings do kites bring to children?
A: Excitement, happiness, and thrill.
Q: What do torn kites represent?
A: Failures and end of struggles in life.
Q: Why does the poet call kite-flying a “fight”?
A: Because kites struggle with the wind.
Q: How does a kite rise?
A: With the push of the wind.
Q: How does a kite fall?
A: When the wind weakens or the string breaks.
Q: What is the role of the breeze in kite-flying?
A: It helps the kite fly and dance.
Q: Why do kites look like stars in the sky?
A: They shine brightly against the blue background.
Q: How do children feel when their kite soars high?
A: Proud, happy, and excited.
Q: How do children feel when their kite falls?
A: Sad and disappointed.
Q: How is the string important in kite-flying?
A: It controls the kite’s movement.
Q: What happens when the string is too tight?
A: The kite strains and struggles.
Q: What happens when the string is loose?
A: The kite falls down.
Q: Why does the poet use action words like soar, dip, plunge?
A: To show the lively movements of the kite.
Q: How does the poem reflect nature?
A: Through wind, sky, and movement of kites.
Q: Why is kite-flying a symbol of freedom?
A: It shows joy, energy, and rising high without limits.
Q: What is the central message of “The Kites”?
A: Life is like a kite’s journey – enjoy the highs, accept the lows.
MCQs
The poem “The Kites” is about:
a) Birds
b) Kites
c) Clouds
d) Planes
Answer:b
The poet of “The Kites” is:
a) Harry Behn
b) Tagore
c) Sarojini Naidu
d) Wordsworth
Answer:a
“Soar” means:
a) Fall
b) Fly high
c) Run
d) Sit
Answer:b
A gentle wind is called:
a) Storm
b) Breeze
c) Hurricane
d) Tornado
Answer:b
The sound of the kite is a:
a) Roar
b) Hum
c) Shout
d) Cry
Answer:b
“Plunge” means:
a) Rise
b) Fall suddenly
c) Jump high
d) Sit quietly
Answer:b
What happens when the string breaks?
a) Kite falls
b) Kite shines
c) Kite rises
d) Kite stops
Answer:a
The kite fights with:
a) The wind
b) The sun
c) The moon
d) The rain
Answer:a
A torn kite represents:
a) Failure
b) Success
c) Joy
d) Freedom
Answer:a
The kite looks bright in:
a) Sunlight
b) Darkness
c) Rain
d) Fog
Answer:a
What helps a kite fly?
a) Wind
b) Rope
c) Sticks
d) Cloth
Answer:a
When the wind slows, the kite:
a) Dips
b) Rises
c) Flies fast
d) Breaks
Answer:a
The string controls:
a) The kite
b) The wind
c) The sun
d) The boy
Answer:a
The kite is compared to:
a) Human life
b) Bird
c) Moon
d) Star
Answer:a
A “tug” means:
a) Pull
b) Push
c) Cut
d) Break
Answer:a
A “gleam” means:
a) Shine
b) Fall
c) Hide
d) Run
Answer:a
The poem teaches us:
a) Life has ups and downs
b) Only joy
c) Only sorrow
d) Only flying
Answer:a
In strong wind, a kite:
a) Flies higher
b) Falls
c) Sleeps
d) Stops
Answer:a
In weak wind, a kite:
a) Sinks
b) Rises
c) Soars
d) Shines
Answer:a
The kite makes what sound?
a) Hum
b) Roar
c) Bark
d) Cry
Answer:a
Children feel happy when:
a) Kite soars
b) Kite falls
c) String breaks
d) No wind
Answer:a
Children feel sad when:
a) Kite falls
b) Kite shines
c) Kite soars
d) Kite hums
Answer:a
What does the kite’s struggle represent?
a) Life’s struggle
b) Play
c) Game
d) Air
Answer:a
The sky in the poem is:
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Grey
d) Yellow
Answer:a
The central idea of “The Kites” is:
a) Enjoy life
b) Fear life
c) Ignore life
d) Stop life
Answer:a
