Ncert english solutions it so happened supplementary reader class 8 Solutions for Chapter 3 chapter 3 the selfish giant

(i) The Giant saw a most wonderful sight. What did he see?

3. (i) When spring came, it was still winter in the garden. What does winter stand for or indicate here?

5. The Giant lay dead, all covered with white blossoms. What does this sentence indicate about the once selfish Giant?

3. Describe the first meeting of the little boy and the Giant.

2. Why was it still winter in one corner of the garden?

(ii) What did he realise on seeing it?

2. Is there something like this garden near where you live? Would you like one (without the Giant perhaps) and why? What would you do to keep it in good shape?

1. The little child’s hands and feet had marks of nails. Who does the child remind you of? Give a reason for your answer.

5. What effect did the linnet’s song have over Hail and the North Wind?

(ii) Winter has been presented like a story with its own characters and their activities. Describe the story in your own words.

4. Describe their second meeting after a long interval.

2.On one occasion the children said: “How happy we are here!”

Later they said: “How happy we were there!”

What are they referring to in both the cases?

1. Why is the Giant called selfish?

4. Was the Giant happy or sad over the state of the garden?