Comprehension

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1. Why were students waiting at the library entrance?

Because the librarian could not find the register to issue books.

2. What did Kabir do while waiting in line?

He wrote down the names of students in order of arrival.

3. What happened when the register was found?

Kabir gave the list to the librarian so books could be issued quickly.

4. What was the result of using Kabir’s list?

The line moved smoothly and students returned to class on time.

5. What suggestion did the librarian make later?

To keep spare paper near the desk for busy mornings.

6. How did Kabir feel at the end of the story?

He felt proud that his idea helped others.

7. Which event happened before Kabir wrote the list of names?

Kabir noticed that students were waiting because the librarian could not find the register.

Vocabulary

What does the word “register” mean in the story?
A) A storybook
B) A record book for names
C) A classroom rule
D) A school bag

B – A register is used to record names and information.

What does “fairly” suggest about the way books were issued?
A) Quickly but carelessly
B) In the correct order for everyone
C) Only to older students
D) Without rules

B – Fairly means everyone was treated equally in order.

Which word best replaces “smoothly” in the story?
A) Slowly
B) Easily
C) Loudly
D) Suddenly

B – Smoothly means the process happened easily without problems.

Inference

1. What does Kabir’s action show about how he thinks in difficult situations?

It shows he stays calm and looks for practical solutions that help everyone, not just himself.

Author's Purpose

1. Why does the author include the librarian’s suggestion about spare paper?

To show that Kabir’s idea can be used again in the future.

Grammar

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

It is a verb because it shows an action or doing word.

2. What kind of sentence is “Kabir felt proud”?

It is a statement sentence because it tells something.

Writing

1. In about 70–90 words, explain how Kabir’s idea made a difference in the library.

Kabir’s idea made a difference because it helped the librarian organise students quickly when the register was missing. By writing the names in order, he made sure everyone was treated fairly and no time was wasted. This allowed students to receive their books and return to class without delay. His thoughtful planning showed that simple actions, when done calmly and responsibly, can solve problems and improve shared spaces for everyone.

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Theme: Planning, Initiative, Cooperation

Intermediate: The Library List

One Monday morning, Kabir visited the school library to return a book he had finished over the weekend. Near the entrance, he noticed several students waiting quietly because the librarian was searching for a missing register. Without the register, new books could not be issued, and the line was growing longer.

Kabir remembered that his class monitor often helped teachers organise materials during busy times. He wondered if a simple system could make the process faster. Taking a sheet of paper from his notebook, he carefully wrote down the names of students in the order they had arrived. When the librarian found the register a few minutes later, Kabir handed over the list so the issuing could begin quickly and fairly.

The line moved smoothly, and students returned to class on time. Later that day, the librarian thanked Kabir for thinking ahead and suggested keeping spare paper near the desk for future busy mornings. Kabir felt proud that a small idea had helped many people stay organised.