Comprehension

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1. What problem does Arjun notice after school?

A classroom light is still on in an empty room.

2. What is the effect of the light being on?

Electricity is being wasted.

3. What action does Arjun take first?

He goes inside and switches the light off.

4. What happens after he switches it off?

He informs the security guard about the empty classroom.

5. What is the result the next day?

The school reminds students to switch off lights when leaving.

6. How does this action help the school?

It saves electricity and protects shared resources.

7. How does the story show cause and effect?

Arjun’s actions lead to awareness and energy saving.

Vocabulary

What does the word “paused” most nearly mean in the story?
A) Ran quickly
B) Stopped for a moment
C) Looked away
D) Sat down

B – Paused means he stopped briefly before acting.

What does “wasted” refer to in the story?
A) Used carefully
B) Saved for later
C) Used without need
D) Shared equally

C – Electricity is used even though no one is in the room.

Which word best replaces “reminded” in the story?
A) Ignored
B) Warned
C) Helped
D) Told again

D – Reminded means told again so students remember.

Inference

1. What does Arjun’s decision to inform the security guard show about his thinking?

It shows that Arjun wants the problem to be properly noticed and prevented in the future, not just solved once.

Author's Purpose

1. Why does the author describe what happens the next day?

To show the wider result of Arjun’s action.

Grammar

1. How do we know that the word “switched” is a verb in the story?

It is a verb because it is an action or doing word. Arjun did the action of switching the light off.

2. In the sentence “The empty room was quiet,” which word is a describing word (adjective)?

Empty – It is an adjective because it describes the room.

Writing

1. In about 50 - 70 words, explain how Arjun’s action helped others.

Arjun helped others by switching off the classroom light when no one was inside. This saved electricity and stopped energy from being wasted. He also told the security guard, so adults could remind all students to be careful. Because of Arjun’s action, the school became more aware about saving power. His small choice helped everyone learn to be more responsible.

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Theme: Responsibility, Awareness, Community

Beginner: The Missing Light

One evening after school, Arjun saw that a classroom light near the corridor was still on. The room was empty, but the light continued to shine. Many students walked past without paying attention.
Arjun paused, then went inside and switched the light off. The corridor became slightly darker, but energy was no longer being wasted. Later, he informed the security guard about the empty classroom with the light on.
The next day, the school reminded all students to switch off lights when leaving a room. A small action helped save electricity and protect shared resources.