GIIS, Bangalore
Session 2021-22
We Nurture Global Citizens
Topic
In the Bazaars of Hyderabad
(Answer key)
Assignment
No.
7
Grade
VII
Subject
English
Date
8.9.2021
Name
I)
II)
Word Meaning: (Refer to the text for the meanings)
1.
Wares
2.
Tunics
3.
Brocade
4.
Jade
5.
Vendors
6.
Frail
7.
Citron
8.
Aeons
9.
Chaplets
10.
Garnered
Answer the following questions briefly. (Reading )
2. a. Answers may vary.
Pigeons which are tamed and kept as pets are made to wear bells. The bells are
used to beautify/identify them.
b. Happy occasions: crown for the bridegroom and garlands for the bed.
Sad occasion: white blossoms for the dead.
c. precious stones—amber and jade
musical instruments—cithar, sarangi and drum
spices—saffron
cereals—rice and lentil
fruit—citron, pomegranate and plum
clothes—turbans and tunics